Make a difference in Lanarkshire & Dumfries and Galloway

Meet the Lanarkshire & Dumfries and Galloway Area Support Team (AST)

Your Lanarkshire & Dumfries and Galloway AST is here to support you every step of the way.

Covering Dumfries and Galloway, North and South Lanarkshire, 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 Lanarkshire & Dumfries and Galloway 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 six hearing centres in Lanarkshire & Dumfries and Galloway:

Bellshill Hearing Centre, 70 North Road, ML4 1EN

Cumbernauld Hearing Centre, 2nd Floor, Carron House Town Centre, G67 1ER

Dumfries Hearing Centre, 99 George Street, DG1 1EA

Hamilton Hearing Centre, Hamilton House, Hamilton Business Park, Caird Park, ML3 0QA

Lanark Hearing Centre, South Lanarkshire Council Offices, South Vennel, ML11 7JT

Stranraer Hearing Centre, 10 Market Street, DG9 7RF

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 Lanarkshire & Dumfries and Galloway?

We are recruiting in Dumfries and Galloway and South Lanarkshire in September 2025.