Make a difference in North Strathclyde

Meet the North Strathclyde Area Support Team (AST)

Your North Strathclyde AST is here to support you every step of the way.

Covering Argyll & Bute, East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Inverclyde, Renfrewshire and West Dunbartonshire, our team brings together staff and volunteers who make sure Panel Members feel connected, confident and supported.

From wellbeing and learning, to practical guidance and local knowledge, the North Strathclyde AST ensures you have the people and resources you need to make a difference.

Once appointed, you’ll also have access to our Regional Hub – your one-stop space for updates, tools and support throughout your volunteer journey.

Where hearings take place

Hearings can be held online or in-person, you will be notified of this when allocated a hearing by the Resource Allocation Team. 

There are four hearing centres in North Strathclyde:

Dumbarton Hearing Centre, 55 Church Court, G82 1SU

Greenock Hearing Centre, 1/3 Brisbane Street, PA16 8LH

Lochgilphead Hearing Centre, 55 Church Street, G82 1SU

Paisley Hearing Centre, 10 Glen Lane, PA3 2HU

When hearings take place

As a volunteer Panel Member, you are required to attend two sessions per month. You can keep CHS up to date with your availability.

Inspired to volunteer in North Strathclyde?

We are recruiting in Argyll & Bute and Inverclyde in September 2025.