Scottish Communities Climate Action Network (SCCAN)’s purpose is to inspire and promote, connect and support community-led action in Scotland to address the Climate Emergency. Please see our website: https://www.scottishcommunitiescan.org.uk/ Would you like to help take climate action to the next level? We have a new volunteer role available with our Events working groups! You would be helping once a week with the following: -Events organizing and facilitating -Taking part in regular events working group meetings -Contacting potential speakers and facilitators -Promoting events by writing blog posts and promoting on social media. -Compile a report on the event. As a volunteer led organisation, our capacity to offer thorough training on events coordination is limited so we would expect you to have some experience or to be adaptable. There will be some initial training on the way SCCAN operates. The start date is flexible to suit your availability. Our events and meetings are currently done online through zoom. Commitment could range from once / week to twice a month. If interested, please drop us an email at info@scottishcommunitiescan.org.uk

Real Life Options currently have an opportunity to get involved as a Community Volunteer. This is a great way to meet new people, develop insights, gain experience and enjoy knowing that you are making a positive difference to people living within your community. Volunteer roles are varied and dependent on the needs of the people we support. We try to match volunteers to people with similar interests and provide opportunities for volunteers to utilise existing skills and knowledge. · Chatting to and befriending people we support · Home checks to make sure vulnerable people are safe and well · Everyday practical household tasks · Provide information and support to allow people to make informed choices about their lives · Assist with shopping · Support with correspondence · Provide transport · Support with social outings · Assisting with pet care · Assist with food preparation · Prescription collections · Support with Gardening and some physical tasks. · Get involved with Social Events and being vital in improving the social lives of the people we support We really appreciate that volunteers donate their time for free so in return for at least two hours volunteering each week, we’ll provide full training and development with a support network to mentor you in your role. You’ll be one of the team and have access to our Real Rewards programme.

Real Life Options currently have an opportunity to get involved as a Community Volunteer. This is a great way to meet new people, develop insights, gain experience and enjoy knowing that you are making a positive difference to people living within your community. Volunteer roles are varied and dependent on the needs of the people we support. We try to match volunteers to people with similar interests and provide opportunities for volunteers to utilise existing skills and knowledge. · Chatting to and befriending people we support · Home checks to make sure vulnerable people are safe and well · Everyday practical household tasks · Provide information and support to allow people to make informed choices about their lives · Assist with shopping · Support with correspondence · Provide transport · Support with social outings · Assisting with pet care · Assist with food preparation · Prescription collections · Support with Gardening and some physical tasks. · Get involved with Social Events and being vital in improving the social lives of the people we support We really appreciate that volunteers donate their time for free so in return for at least two hours volunteering each week, we’ll provide full training and development with a support network to mentor you in your role. You’ll be one of the team and have access to our Real Rewards programme.

We are looking for new Trustees to support our activities. Known as Giraffe (due to our social enterprise cafe) the organisations support people over 16 years old from all over Perth and Kinross and beyond. We are looking for Trustees from any background to support our social aims, help drive strategy and oversee our wonderful organisation as it moves to the next exciting stage(s) of it development.

Pillar Kincardine is a local Mental Health charity whose mission is to improve the lives of adults living in Kincardine and Mearns seeking help to cope with emotional, social or mental health challenges. We’re looking for a proactive individual with fundraising/grant application skills to sit on the Board of Trustees and ensure the organisation has appropriate fundraising/grant controls and strategies in place to sustain its future development. Duties of the Fundraising Trustee include: • Development and implementation of the organisation’s funding strategy • Income generation and event planning - supporting the organisation to identify fundraising opportunities. • Identify potential funding streams and assist in applications for additional funding through grants, bursaries, and charitable donations. • Contributing to strategic development of the organisation • Raising the profile of Pillar Kincardine as valuable community resource Ideal volunteer will be passionate about ensuring Pillar’s continued capacity to provide locally accessible services for people living with long term mental health conditions. Pillar Kincardine offers a needs led service furnishing individuals with the range of skills and opportunities they need to self-manage their mental health and establish meaningful community connections through a variety of professionally designed and facilitated community groups and projects. Interest in the challenges facing people living with long term mental health conditions. Meetings held in Stonehaven approximately 6 weekly for a couple of hours Support Good support/training provided to all volunteers. All help greatly appreciated. For more information or to request an application form please contact: Gillian Grochla (Service Manager) on 01569 767 222 or email gillian.grochla@pillarkincardine.org.

Forth Valley Top Toes provides a personal foot care service for clients who are unable to provide their own personal foot care. This project supports the work of NHS podiatry services, allowing them to focus on quality care for those who really need it. Good foot care can reduce the risk of falls among vulnerable older people. Clients will be given their own set of clippers at first appointment and will bring with them to each subsequent appointment. Key tasks: · Set up sterile treatment room with appropriate equipment. · Check and clean plinth. · Show client into treatment room. · Complete health and well-being checklist with each client · Remove client’s footwear (where requested by client) · Clean toenails with sterile antiseptic wipes · Clean and check the client’s set of nippers for cleanliness and suitability for use. · Cut toenails using client’s own set of clippers. · Give foot care and emollient advice. · Update client’s personal record booklet · Dispose of wipes, clippings etc. in appropriate bin. Skills, Experience, Personal Qualities Required: Volunteers are aged 18 years and over and will have excellent communication skills, good hand to eye coordination, good hand strength and dexterity; be compassionate and understanding, trustworthy; able to observe strict confidentiality. Induction training and nail cutting training (provided by NHS Forth Valley) must be completed before volunteering. PVG membership is required for this role.

Teviot & Liddesdale Community Fund Pot B Assessment Panel provides an exciting new opportunity to join a small community led team responsible for assessing SBC’s Community Fund applications and making funding recommendations to Teviot & Liddesdale Area Partnership for approval. Role Description : We are looking to form a mixed group of committed and energetic people to join a new panel that will consist of experienced and non-experienced grant assessors. The core role of panel members is to: • Scrutinise funding applications submitted to the Teviot & Liddesdale Community Fund Pot B using the assessment matrix provided. • Bring any skills, experience, specialist knowledge, and expertise they may add to the scrutiny work of the Panel. • Attend and constructively participate in all assessment meetings of the Panel • Attend additional meetings e.g. working groups or evidence gathering sessions as required. • Prepare for each meeting by reading the agenda, papers and additional information to familiarise yourself with the issues to be covered during the meeting. Please note that we are looking to form a mixed group of experience and, non-experienced people in grant making decisions who: • Have a genuine interest in the voluntary sector, as well as an interest in the positive development of communities across Teviot & Liddesdale. • Can communicate effectively and have good interpersonal skills. • Can be an independent voice alongside Community Councillors, SBC Officials, Elected Councillors and other members of the panel, to provide constructive feedback. • Have the willingness to work as part of a team and ability to listen to the views of all other panel members. Working alongside eight Community Council ward representatives, this is an important and challenging role, offering a chance to contribute the Teviot & Liddesdale Area Partnership by examining grant applications to ensure consistency of assessment against approved processes and criteria, value for money and the potential to achieve positive outcomes for the benefit of the community. The Panel aims to contribute to the open, accountable and transparent decision making in relation to Teviot & Liddesdale Community Fund Pot B. Eight spaces on the panel have been allocated to Community Council ward areas and recruitment for up to five additional panel members is now open. Closing date for applications: 06/10/2021 Online application form: https://scotborders.citizenspace.com/customer-communities/tlap-recruitment

Agape Wellbeing is a community-based Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) in East Kilbride, operating under a Christian ethos and offering services to promote positive wellbeing within the town. Focussing on mental health, social prescribing, and young families, we also have a small retail outlet next door to our community hub, providing volunteering and work experience opportunities . Agape Wellbeing is seeking to recruit suitably experienced and qualified people onto our Board of Trustees. In an increasing challenging financial environment, we are seeking to increase our working partnerships, improve our effectiveness, continue to develop creative approaches to meet need and increase our unrestricted income. To help achieve this, we are seeking new volunteer Board Trustees, particularly those with an appropriate level of the following knowledge, skills or experience: Finance / audit / accounting Human Resources Health and Social Care Digital Marketing These roles will play an important part in supporting and overseeing the development of Agape Wellbeing and will share responsibility for its success, including financial viability and compliance with all relevant regulations. You will help us shape the future of our innovative charity. This important role involves sharing responsibility for Agape Wellbeing’s governance and strategy and ensuring the charity and social enterprise is administered effectively and in accordance with law. For more information visit: oscr.org.uk/guidance-and-forms/guidance-and-good-practice-for-charity-trustees To apply for this role, please upload a covering letter (maximum 2 sides of A4) and CV to heathermalloch@agapewellbeing.com Closing date for applications is Friday 14th May 2021 at noon. Interviews will take place, via video conference on Friday 21st May 2021 and evening of Tuesday 25th May and will be conducted by a small panel of current Board Trustees.

Aberdeen in Recovery (AiR) was granted Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) charitable status in March this year. We are now looking to find talented, passionate and skilled people to fill some vacant seats on our Board of Trustees to help us grow and develop our innovative and solution focused new charity. This is a unique opportunity to help lay the foundations to ensure AiR has a long-term future as a charity with solid processes in place to ensure it meets its mission of: “To be a bridge from ‘dependence’ to ‘independence’ for the individual seeking to recover from problematic substance use and addictive behaviours”. This is such an exciting and invigorating prospect for individuals to get involved and be participant in the tsunami of change which is now gaining momentum and being driven by “Experts by Experience” and the vibrant Lived Experienced Communities which are blossoming, not only locally but are now established as a national phenomena. Since its conception, AiR and its members have worked tirelessly to establish and build collaborative relationships with professional services and third sector support agencies. We have consistently driven the message that individuals who have personal lived/living experience of active substance use, including Family members who have been affected by the addictive behaviours of a loved one, and the Recovery Communities they represent have something valid, essential and extremely beneficial to bring to described Recovery Orientated Systems of Care (ROSC). We can provide existing services and clinical structural systems with resources, skills and capabilities that they, no matter how much effort, time and money they invest, will never be able to offer or provide. So, it gives the greatest of pleasure to see this is now recognised on the highest levels that “Recoverists” can productively contribute to the design, development and delivery of truly person-centred ROSC. This being evidenced by the vision, philosophy and content of the Scottish Governments “Rights, Respect and Recovery” Drug and Alcohol Strategy. We also believe it is reaffirmed by the recent success in being granted funding from the Government’s National Development Fund, with our principle partner Alcohol and Drugs Action (ADA), for our ‘Recovery Peer Pathway’ joint two-year project. This collaborative venture will build on three years of pilot work to further establish and build proactive and productive Developmental Pathways within ADA and their Volunteer network while in synergy with AiR membership for individuals who desire to initiate change in their behaviours and outlook as they progress on their recovery journeys within, and imperatively out-with, statutory and formal support services. We believe that the blue sky thinking behind this project categorically and emphatically fits with the expectations, outcomes and concepts of the above Government policy. So, if you have lived experience, or a stakeholder interest, and a passion for recovery and are willing to give of yourself that another may learn, you will not find a better opportunity to indulge your appetite than from within Aberdeen in Recovery. For more information please contact Dermot Craig, Recovery Community Development Manager at E Mail: dermot@aberdeeninrecovery.org or tel.: 01224 638342 / Mobile: 07751 213108.

Aberdeen Climate Action is an organisation run by volunteers passionate about raising awareness of climate change, its causes and encouraging positive action to reduce carbon emissions and create a sustainable lifestyle. We are looking for others to join our organisation and help us with our valuable work in the North East. We organise Climate Week, North East, which is a week of events put on by a collaboration of organisations throughout the city and shire. We need help organising this and our regular climate conversation café’s, and one off events, talks etc. We need people with all sorts of different talents – the most important aspect is the fact that you are willing to muck in and ‘do’. Good support is provided to all new volunteers e.g.: volunteers will have a mentor, who will be on hand to give support, advice and assistance, as needed. If you’re interested just come along to our meetings and you can meet us all and see for yourself. A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference. For more details please contact: Alison Stuart (Director and Chair) email: alison@aberdeenclimateaction.org / Tel: 07779279583

Our food banks provide three-day emergency food parcels for people in crisis, working in partnership with organisations across the community.  We are committed to ensuring anybody visiting a food bank is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity.  Volunteers take time to share a warm drink, discuss food requirements, offer a listening ear and, when appropriate, signpost people for further support and help. As a Food bank centre helper you will play a vital role giving direct support to people who use food banks, meeting and greeting people coming into the food bank, packing their food parcels, making them feel comfortable and providing further signposting support where appropriate. In this role you can make a real difference to people’s lives providing vital help and support to those in crisis in your local community. Key task • Welcome clients to the foodbank centre • Receive vouchers, check validity, and prepare food parcels according to the standard packing lists • Make refreshments and tidy up as required during the session • Offer a listening ear and signpost clients, as required, to further support, using information from the signposting folder/leaflets • Offer prayer to clients, when appropriate (if a volunteer is happy to do so) • Work under the guidance of the session leader and report any health & safety or safeguarding concerns to the project manager/session supervisor

There are an estimated 300 million children in the world for whom walking with shoes is a rarity. This makes them extremely vulnerable to infection by parasites, such as hookworm; while injuries to the feet and ankles can lead to ulcers and other conditions which are almost always left untreated. Without shoes, many children are not permitted to attend school. www.salsshoes.com To support this charity you can recycle shoes that your children have outgrown. They need to be in a reasonable condition Details on where to send them to can be got at info@salsshoes.com where you will get and address and details of postage price

Visit http://glenburnheritage.org.uk/glenburn-buddies-history-skills to learn more and complete the application form The Glenburn Buddies History Skills Project is looking for participants to learn how to carryout historical research over a 10 week period. Ideally you will live in Glenburn/ the Paisley South Area or participating in other groups supported by Renfrewshire Councils Great Places Scheme. This project is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Renfrewshire Council’s Great Place Scheme. The Great Place Scheme aims to promote Renfrewshire as a cultural destination by celebrating Renfrewshire’s community heritage.

Sported supports over 3,000 amazing community groups that use the power of sport to transform the lives of disadvantaged young people. We support sporting groups in and around Aberdeen City. Our volunteers are carefully matched with a Sported member clubs within their locality, who they then support on a one-to-one basis to help them with the business side of their affairs. We support groups who are utilising sport to bring about real social difference throughout the UK so you’ll be paired with a group that are doing really inspiring work. These groups are doing incredible work but require some guidance around the business side of their organisation in order to survive and thrive. If you’ve got over 5 years in a range of business areas including the following then we’d love to hear from you: *Fundraising *Marketing *Business Planning *Impact & Evaluation *Governance *Finance *Strategic Planning This is a great opportunity to make a lasting impact on a community group in your area. If you enjoy working with people and have a desire to make a difference then please does get in touch. Good support is provided to all volunteers. Sported volunteers are given full induction training prior to starting volunteering and will be supported by a Volunteer Services team to assist them in their role. For more information please contact Dee Pearson , Development Officer – Scotland at email: d.pearson@sported.org.uk or tel.: 07825 819333.

-Could you be our volunteer lead? Your next volunteering opportunity to make a mark in your community is here. We want to hear from you if you can support our volunteers in developing our Edible Community Garden. -Cultivate your Community! Cultivate Aberdeen has a clear vision to create kind, confident, and connected communities through the power of food growing. How that vision manifests means different things to many people, it belongs to our community and it belongs to you; come and join the conversation and food revolution. Cultivate Aberdeen is a grassroots volunteer-led charity working to provide sustainable practice education and facilities to communities across Aberdeen and as we start to move out of the recent lockdowns we have a renewed sense of purpose to highlight the benefits of community green spaces for the benefit of mental health and wellbeing, nutrition and reducing food-insecurity, and in promoting sustainability to protect our planet and its wildlife. The Volunteer Lead will lead on all aspects of volunteer wellbeing, including developing a strategy to recruit, reward, and retrain volunteers across Aberdeen. Volunteers are the lifeblood of our organisation and as such we’re seeking someone to coordinate, support, and empower our incredible team as a single contact. -Your New Role: Reporting to our Executive Chairman and our Board of Trustees, you will be responsible as the single contact for volunteers to: • Support and develop an exciting volunteer strategy • Increase the diversity of volunteers, be a first point of contact for volunteers, and report to the Board on volunteer wellbeing • Develop and conduct an annual survey of volunteers to understand where we are performing well and where it could improve • Help coordinate volunteers to support our activities, managing rotas/emailing monthly volunteer activities across our sites The role requires a commitment of around 2-5 hours per week which may increase during our key volunteering and fundraising events. You may need to be available to attend meetings at evenings and weekends. -Who You Are: We are looking for someone with good people management skills, ability to manage a team of volunteers, project management skills and experience, ability to work in a team and collaborate with others, and good communications skills. It is essential you have experience of working with volunteers and managing a team. We’re looking to hear from people of all backgrounds so please get in contact and share your skills with us. -What You’ll Get Joining Cultivate Aberdeen: • A friendly and welcoming induction course and a variety of training opportunities • An opportunity to get new and relevant professional experience • A chance to broaden your professional network • Meet new people, connections, friends, and colleagues • Play an important part in delivering our vision for communities in Aberdeen • Social opportunities to meet the diverse and friendly bunch who volunteer for Cultivate Aberdeen • Ongoing friendly support and training -To Apply: For an application form email: recruitment@cultivateaberdeen.co.uk or phone: 01224 034591. Further details are also available at: https://www.cultivateaberdeen.co.uk/were-recruiting-volunteer-lead/

The Moray Wellbeing Hub is looking to add to its Experteer group as part of leading its innovative work. Experteers support our core of directors to develop our organisation, increase our financial stability, grow and develop our human resources, give strong leadership on our values, moving on to identifying new areas of development. This team aims to be greater than the sum of its parts, representing a diverse range of life experiences, interests and core skills. Recruitment will be from the existing Moray Wellbeing Hub Champions and advertised widely to encourage new Champions to join and consider the role. It is also an excellent space for interested individuals to explore the potential of becoming a director before taking on legal and other responsibilities. Currently, a particular priority is the recruitment of volunteer Experteers who possess a skill set and experience in finance, audit, accountancy and/or risk management.

The role varies, but can include: administrative tasks such as writing up notes or inputting data; communications and social media; organising, promoting and running events; desk research on particular issues or themes; facilitating discussions or workshops; gathering stories; liaising with public sector representatives.

Living Well North Edinburgh is looking for Tai Chi Qigong instructor to run a small weekly class in their centre in West Pilton. The class would be a part of a wider community programme. We are looking for an experienced instructor, but would also be happy with someone who is still in training.

Fresh (Fitness, Recovery, Exercise, Safe, Health) Community Wellness - help in the community through providing wellness walks and chat safe space sessions, activities that connect with nature, fun litter picks, easy exercise education and fun fitness, befriending and mentoring to encourage those who may not currently be connected in the community, with gentle motivation from friendly community volunteers. As well as the inclusion of lived experience. To help in this important work we are currently seeking people to assist as Wellness & Nature Enthusiast Volunteer Leaders. Enthusiasm to help run the area ‘hub’, promote, look after guests and volunteers, work with our Committee to further benefit parks and communities in Aberdeen. Good support and relevant training is provided to all volunteers. Training offered for induction then optional specialisms as per individual. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. A fantastic opportunity to help and all assistance is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact us at email: admin@freshcommunitywellness.com

Fresh (Fitness, Recovery, Exercise, Safe, Health) Community Wellness - help in the community through providing wellness walks and chat safe space sessions, activities that connect with nature, fun litter picks, easy exercise education and fun fitness, befriending and mentoring to encourage those who may not currently be connected in the community, with gentle motivation from friendly community volunteers. As well as the inclusion of lived experience. To help in this important work we are currently seeking people to assist as Wellness & Nature Enthusiast Volunteer Leaders. Enthusiasm to help run the area ‘hub’, promote, look after guests and volunteers, work with our Committee to further benefit parks and communities in Aberdeen. Good support and relevant training is provided to all volunteers. Training offered for induction then optional specialisms as per individual. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. A fantastic opportunity to help and all assistance is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact us at email: admin@freshcommunitywellness.com

Fresh (Fitness, Recovery, Exercise, Safe, Health) Community Wellness - help in the community through providing wellness walks and chat safe space sessions, activities that connect with nature, fun litter picks, easy exercise education and fun fitness, befriending and mentoring to encourage those who may not currently be connected in the community, with gentle motivation from friendly community volunteers. As well as the inclusion of lived experience. To help in this important work we are currently seeking people to assist as Wellness & Nature Enthusiast Volunteer Leaders. Enthusiasm to help run the area ‘hub’, promote, look after guests and volunteers, work with our Committee to further benefit parks and communities in Aberdeen. Good support and relevant training is provided to all volunteers. Training offered for induction then optional specialisms as per individual. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. A fantastic opportunity to help and all assistance is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact us at email: admin@freshcommunitywellness.com

Fresh (Fitness, Recovery, Exercise, Safe, Health) Community Wellness - help in the community through providing wellness walks and chat safe space sessions, activities that connect with nature, fun litter picks, easy exercise education and fun fitness, befriending and mentoring to encourage those who may not currently be connected in the community, with gentle motivation from friendly community volunteers. As well as the inclusion of lived experience. To help in this important work we are currently seeking people to assist as Wellness & Nature Enthusiast Volunteer Leaders. Enthusiasm to help run the area ‘hub’, promote, look after guests and volunteers, work with our Committee to further benefit parks and communities in Aberdeen. Good support and relevant training is provided to all volunteers. Training offered for induction then optional specialisms as per individual. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. A fantastic opportunity to help and all assistance is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact us at email: admin@freshcommunitywellness.com

Fresh (Fitness, Recovery, Exercise, Safe, Health) Community Wellness - help in the community through providing wellness walks and chat safe space sessions, activities that connect with nature, fun litter picks, easy exercise education and fun fitness, befriending and mentoring to encourage those who may not currently be connected in the community, with gentle motivation from friendly community volunteers. As well as the inclusion of lived experience. To help in this important work we are currently seeking people to assist as Wellness & Nature Enthusiast Volunteer Leaders. Enthusiasm to help run the area ‘hub’, promote, look after guests and volunteers, work with our Committee to further benefit parks and communities in Aberdeen. Good support and relevant training is provided to all volunteers. Training offered for induction then optional specialisms as per individual. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. A fantastic opportunity to help and all assistance is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact us at email: admin@freshcommunitywellness.com

Fresh (Fitness, Recovery, Exercise, Safe, Health) Community Wellness - help in the community through providing wellness walks and chat safe space sessions, activities that connect with nature, fun litter picks, easy exercise education and fun fitness, befriending and mentoring to encourage those who may not currently be connected in the community, with gentle motivation from friendly community volunteers. As well as the inclusion of lived experience. To help in this important work we are currently seeking people to assist as Wellness & Nature Enthusiast Volunteer Leaders. Enthusiasm to help run the area ‘hub’, promote, look after guests and volunteers, work with our Committee to further benefit parks and communities in Aberdeen. Good support and relevant training is provided to all volunteers. Training offered for induction then optional specialisms as per individual. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. A fantastic opportunity to help and all assistance is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact us at email: admin@freshcommunitywellness.com

Fresh (Fitness, Recovery, Exercise, Safe, Health) Community Wellness - help in the community through providing wellness walks and chat safe space sessions, activities that connect with nature, fun litter picks, easy exercise education and fun fitness, befriending and mentoring to encourage those who may not currently be connected in the community, with gentle motivation from friendly community volunteers. As well as the inclusion of lived experience. To help in this important work we are currently seeking people to assist as Wellness & Nature Enthusiast Volunteer Leaders. Enthusiasm to help run the area ‘hub’, promote, look after guests and volunteers, work with our Committee to further benefit parks and communities in Aberdeen. Good support and relevant training is provided to all volunteers. Training offered for induction then optional specialisms as per individual. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. A fantastic opportunity to help and all assistance is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact us at email: admin@freshcommunitywellness.com

Fresh (Fitness, Recovery, Exercise, Safe, Health) Community Wellness - help in the community through providing wellness walks and chat safe space sessions, activities that connect with nature, fun litter picks, easy exercise education and fun fitness, befriending and mentoring to encourage those who may not currently be connected in the community, with gentle motivation from friendly community volunteers. As well as the inclusion of lived experience. To help in this important work we are currently seeking people to assist as Wellness & Nature Enthusiast Volunteer Leaders. Enthusiasm to help run the area ‘hub’, promote, look after guests and volunteers, work with our Committee to further benefit parks and communities in Aberdeen. Good support and relevant training is provided to all volunteers. Training offered for induction then optional specialisms as per individual. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. A fantastic opportunity to help and all assistance is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact us at email: admin@freshcommunitywellness.com

Volunteers required for the Three Villages Hall

Volunteers required for the Three Villages Hall

There are an estimated 300 million children in the world for whom walking with shoes is a rarity. This makes them extremely vulnerable to infection by parasites, such as hookworm; while injuries to the feet and ankles can lead to ulcers and other conditions which are almost always left untreated. Without shoes, many children are not permitted to attend school. www.salsshoes.com To support this charity you can recycle shoes that your children have outgrown. They need to be in a reasonable condition Details on where to send them to can be got at info@salsshoes.com where you will get and address and details of postage price

At Community Food Initiatives North East we are currently looking for volunteers who can take on some key roles within our charity, focusing on developing our current structures to meet the changing needs of our disadvantaged and vulnerable beneficiaries. This includes the opportunity to join our great volunteer team as a Fundraising Committee Member. Fundraising is key to our work; we aim to continually innovate and expand our offering to ensure our disadvantaged communities are never left behind. We would like someone to assist on our fundraising committee to identify new ideas and opportunities to maximise local fundraising efforts, help to plan and coordinate group fundraising activities, promote fundraising events and initiatives in the local community and will commit to our vision of a UK without food insecurity and poverty. A fantastic opportunity to volunteer at an award winning charity and social enterprise. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. For more information and to discuss further please contact Kevin Mathew, FareShare Sustainability Development on email KMathew@cfine.org

Help us keep a track of our centre membership records, recruit new members and send reminders to those whose fees are due. Use your imagination to come up with new ideas on how to grow our membership base. This is a great opportunity to develop your IT skills and gain experience in an administrative position, while helping the local community/a successful and vibrant community centre. All volunteers are greatly appreciated and provided with excellent support. Please contact us to find out how you can help, join our fantastic team of volunteers and make a real difference in the community: Email: volunteerinchgarth@gmail.com / Tel: 01224 325191 / Website: http://www.inchgarth.org/

Four Pillars is a Grampian only based LGBT+ Charity that looks after the community in relation to their mental, emotional, physical and sexual health. As a volunteer you will be at the heart of this unique service that looks to work with individuals on reducing risky sexual behaviour and STI/HIV transmissions whilst protecting the whole person. There are many different roles within Four Pillars and what kind of role you play is entirely up to you and your skills. For more information please contact Deejay Bullock at E Mail: deejay@fourpillarsuk.org or tel.: 01224 211963.

Do you have bike repairor upcycling skills? Support our Bike technicians and Project Coordinator with the delivery of the Community Tracks Inverclyde programme! Our aim is to support and encourage local people to choose sustainable transport measures and encourage healthier lifestyles, while also supporting the provision of practical activities for local people in relation to bicycle recycling, maintenance and refurbishment. Tasks •To help sort, build and refurbish bikes donated to the project - with reuseable parts where possible •To assist in the day to day running of the bike workshop •Learn to use existing and future mechanical skills and experience to diagnose faults, assess viability of repairs, while helping to undertake safety checks and refurbishments •Assist with pop-up bike events within the wider Inverclyde area •To interact with local people, local businesses and community groups to promote cycling and training opportunities •Ensure that H&S protocols are followed at all times •Contribute towards the development of good working practices and external bike events •Ensure that equipment is stored safely, kept clean and in safe working order. •Volunteers may be required to undertake other duties and responsibilities not set out in this role description. It's a great way to meet new people and develop your skills! Start date dependent on covid-19 guidelines - but hopefully start anytime.

We need volunteers to help us re-distribute food from the Stirling Community Food Hub to help divert food from going to waste. We need people who can come in and work in the hub in central Stirling 3 hours in the mornings. (If you are a driver, we can use your help at night. You can drive our electric van!)

Fresh (Fitness, Recovery, Exercise, Safe, Health) Community Wellness - help in the community through providing wellness walks and chat safe space sessions, activities that connect with nature, fun litter picks, easy exercise education and fun fitness, befriending and mentoring to encourage those who may not currently be connected in the community, with gentle motivation from friendly community volunteers. As well as the inclusion of lived experience. To help in this fantastic and important work we are currently seeking people to assist with a wide range of roles. This includes helping as: -Gardening, Tidying & Nature Enthusiast Volunteers -Handy Person/Upcycling Outdoor Items Volunteers -Community Walks Volunteers and Walk Leaders -Community Garden Painting Volunteers -Community Improvement Volunteers -Community Gardeners -Helping with practical tasks e.g.: joinery, painting -Phone or Internet Initial Befriending Volunteers -Fundraiser/Events/Awareness Volunteers -Admin. Volunteers -Welfare Outreach Assistants -Committee Member and Governance Volunteers -Design Volunteers -PR, Presentations & Networking Volunteers -Home Based Wellness Assistants -Video, Film & Music Social Issues Volunteers -Social Media Volunteers -Befriending and Wellness Volunteers -Wellness & Nature Enthusiast Volunteer Hub Leaders Good support and relevant training is provided in all roles to all volunteers. Training offered for induction then optional specialisms as per individual. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. A tremendous opportunity to help, make a real difference in the community and be part of a great, welcoming voluntary group. All assistance is greatly appreciated. For more information about any of our volunteer roles please email us at: admin@freshcommunitywellness.com Further details are also available via our websites and social media at www.freshcommunitywellness.com , https://twitter.com/FreshCWellness and https://www.facebook.com/freshcommunitywellness

Fresh (Fitness, Recovery, Exercise, Safe, Health) Community Wellness - help in the community through providing wellness walks and chat safe space sessions, activities that connect with nature, fun litter picks, easy exercise education and fun fitness, befriending and mentoring to encourage those who may not currently be connected in the community, with gentle motivation from friendly community volunteers. As well as the inclusion of lived experience. To help in this fantastic and important work we are currently seeking people to assist with a wide range of roles. This includes helping as: -Gardening, Tidying & Nature Enthusiast Volunteers -Handy Person/Upcycling Outdoor Items Volunteers -Community Walks Volunteers and Walk Leaders -Community Garden Painting Volunteers -Community Improvement Volunteers -Community Gardeners -Helping with practical tasks e.g.: joinery, painting -Phone or Internet Initial Befriending Volunteers -Fundraiser/Events/Awareness Volunteers -Admin. Volunteers -Welfare Outreach Assistants -Committee Member and Governance Volunteers -Design Volunteers -PR, Presentations & Networking Volunteers -Home Based Wellness Assistants -Video, Film & Music Social Issues Volunteers -Social Media Volunteers -Befriending and Wellness Volunteers -Wellness & Nature Enthusiast Volunteer Hub Leaders Good support and relevant training is provided in all roles to all volunteers. Training offered for induction then optional specialisms as per individual. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. A tremendous opportunity to help, make a real difference in the community and be part of a great, welcoming voluntary group. All assistance is greatly appreciated. For more information about any of our volunteer roles please email us at: admin@freshcommunitywellness.com Further details are also available via our websites and social media at www.freshcommunitywellness.com , https://twitter.com/FreshCWellness and https://www.facebook.com/freshcommunitywellness

Fresh (Fitness, Recovery, Exercise, Safe, Health) Community Wellness - help in the community through providing wellness walks and chat safe space sessions, activities that connect with nature, fun litter picks, easy exercise education and fun fitness, befriending and mentoring to encourage those who may not currently be connected in the community, with gentle motivation from friendly community volunteers. As well as the inclusion of lived experience. To help in this fantastic and important work we are currently seeking people to assist with a wide range of roles. This includes helping as: -Gardening, Tidying & Nature Enthusiast Volunteers -Handy Person/Upcycling Outdoor Items Volunteers -Community Walks Volunteers and Walk Leaders -Community Garden Painting Volunteers -Community Improvement Volunteers -Community Gardeners -Helping with practical tasks e.g.: joinery, painting -Phone or Internet Initial Befriending Volunteers -Fundraiser/Events/Awareness Volunteers -Admin. Volunteers -Welfare Outreach Assistants -Committee Member and Governance Volunteers -Design Volunteers -PR, Presentations & Networking Volunteers -Home Based Wellness Assistants -Video, Film & Music Social Issues Volunteers -Social Media Volunteers -Befriending and Wellness Volunteers -Wellness & Nature Enthusiast Volunteer Hub Leaders Good support and relevant training is provided in all roles to all volunteers. Training offered for induction then optional specialisms as per individual. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. A tremendous opportunity to help, make a real difference in the community and be part of a great, welcoming voluntary group. All assistance is greatly appreciated. For more information about any of our volunteer roles please email us at: admin@freshcommunitywellness.com Further details are also available via our websites and social media at www.freshcommunitywellness.com , https://twitter.com/FreshCWellness and https://www.facebook.com/freshcommunitywellness

Fresh (Fitness, Recovery, Exercise, Safe, Health) Community Wellness - help in the community through providing wellness walks and chat safe space sessions, activities that connect with nature, fun litter picks, easy exercise education and fun fitness, befriending and mentoring to encourage those who may not currently be connected in the community, with gentle motivation from friendly community volunteers. As well as the inclusion of lived experience. To help in this fantastic and important work we are currently seeking people to assist with a wide range of roles. This includes helping as: -Gardening, Tidying & Nature Enthusiast Volunteers -Handy Person/Upcycling Outdoor Items Volunteers -Community Walks Volunteers and Walk Leaders -Community Garden Painting Volunteers -Community Improvement Volunteers -Community Gardeners -Helping with practical tasks e.g.: joinery, painting -Phone or Internet Initial Befriending Volunteers -Fundraiser/Events/Awareness Volunteers -Admin. Volunteers -Welfare Outreach Assistants -Committee Member and Governance Volunteers -Design Volunteers -PR, Presentations & Networking Volunteers -Home Based Wellness Assistants -Video, Film & Music Social Issues Volunteers -Social Media Volunteers -Befriending and Wellness Volunteers -Wellness & Nature Enthusiast Volunteer Hub Leaders Good support and relevant training is provided in all roles to all volunteers. Training offered for induction then optional specialisms as per individual. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. A tremendous opportunity to help, make a real difference in the community and be part of a great, welcoming voluntary group. All assistance is greatly appreciated. For more information about any of our volunteer roles please email us at: admin@freshcommunitywellness.com Further details are also available via our websites and social media at www.freshcommunitywellness.com , https://twitter.com/FreshCWellness and https://www.facebook.com/freshcommunitywellness

Fresh (Fitness, Recovery, Exercise, Safe, Health) Community Wellness - help in the community through providing wellness walks and chat safe space sessions, activities that connect with nature, fun litter picks, easy exercise education and fun fitness, befriending and mentoring to encourage those who may not currently be connected in the community, with gentle motivation from friendly community volunteers. As well as the inclusion of lived experience. To help in this fantastic and important work we are currently seeking people to assist with a wide range of roles. This includes helping as: -Gardening, Tidying & Nature Enthusiast Volunteers -Handy Person/Upcycling Outdoor Items Volunteers -Community Walks Volunteers and Walk Leaders -Community Garden Painting Volunteers -Community Improvement Volunteers -Community Gardeners -Helping with practical tasks e.g.: joinery, painting -Phone or Internet Initial Befriending Volunteers -Fundraiser/Events/Awareness Volunteers -Admin. Volunteers -Welfare Outreach Assistants -Committee Member and Governance Volunteers -Design Volunteers -PR, Presentations & Networking Volunteers -Home Based Wellness Assistants -Video, Film & Music Social Issues Volunteers -Social Media Volunteers -Befriending and Wellness Volunteers -Wellness & Nature Enthusiast Volunteer Hub Leaders Good support and relevant training is provided in all roles to all volunteers. Training offered for induction then optional specialisms as per individual. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. A tremendous opportunity to help, make a real difference in the community and be part of a great, welcoming voluntary group. All assistance is greatly appreciated. For more information about any of our volunteer roles please email us at: admin@freshcommunitywellness.com Further details are also available via our websites and social media at www.freshcommunitywellness.com , https://twitter.com/FreshCWellness and https://www.facebook.com/freshcommunitywellness

Fresh (Fitness, Recovery, Exercise, Safe, Health) Community Wellness - help in the community through providing wellness walks and chat safe space sessions, activities that connect with nature, fun litter picks, easy exercise education and fun fitness, befriending and mentoring to encourage those who may not currently be connected in the community, with gentle motivation from friendly community volunteers. As well as the inclusion of lived experience. To help in this fantastic and important work we are currently seeking people to assist with a wide range of roles. This includes helping as: -Gardening, Tidying & Nature Enthusiast Volunteers -Handy Person/Upcycling Outdoor Items Volunteers -Community Walks Volunteers and Walk Leaders -Community Garden Painting Volunteers -Community Improvement Volunteers -Community Gardeners -Helping with practical tasks e.g.: joinery, painting -Phone or Internet Initial Befriending Volunteers -Fundraiser/Events/Awareness Volunteers -Admin. Volunteers -Welfare Outreach Assistants -Committee Member and Governance Volunteers -Design Volunteers -PR, Presentations & Networking Volunteers -Home Based Wellness Assistants -Video, Film & Music Social Issues Volunteers -Social Media Volunteers -Befriending and Wellness Volunteers -Wellness & Nature Enthusiast Volunteer Hub Leaders Good support and relevant training is provided in all roles to all volunteers. Training offered for induction then optional specialisms as per individual. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. A tremendous opportunity to help, make a real difference in the community and be part of a great, welcoming voluntary group. All assistance is greatly appreciated. For more information about any of our volunteer roles please email us at: admin@freshcommunitywellness.com Further details are also available via our websites and social media at www.freshcommunitywellness.com , https://twitter.com/FreshCWellness and https://www.facebook.com/freshcommunitywellness

Fresh (Fitness, Recovery, Exercise, Safe, Health) Community Wellness - help in the community through providing wellness walks and chat safe space sessions, activities that connect with nature, fun litter picks, easy exercise education and fun fitness, befriending and mentoring to encourage those who may not currently be connected in the community, with gentle motivation from friendly community volunteers. As well as the inclusion of lived experience. To help in this fantastic and important work we are currently seeking people to assist with a wide range of roles. This includes helping as: -Gardening, Tidying & Nature Enthusiast Volunteers -Handy Person/Upcycling Outdoor Items Volunteers -Community Walks Volunteers and Walk Leaders -Community Garden Painting Volunteers -Community Improvement Volunteers -Community Gardeners -Helping with practical tasks e.g.: joinery, painting -Phone or Internet Initial Befriending Volunteers -Fundraiser/Events/Awareness Volunteers -Admin. Volunteers -Welfare Outreach Assistants -Committee Member and Governance Volunteers -Design Volunteers -PR, Presentations & Networking Volunteers -Home Based Wellness Assistants -Video, Film & Music Social Issues Volunteers -Social Media Volunteers -Befriending and Wellness Volunteers -Wellness & Nature Enthusiast Volunteer Hub Leaders Good support and relevant training is provided in all roles to all volunteers. Training offered for induction then optional specialisms as per individual. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. A tremendous opportunity to help, make a real difference in the community and be part of a great, welcoming voluntary group. All assistance is greatly appreciated. For more information about any of our volunteer roles please email us at: admin@freshcommunitywellness.com Further details are also available via our websites and social media at www.freshcommunitywellness.com , https://twitter.com/FreshCWellness and https://www.facebook.com/freshcommunitywellness

Fresh (Fitness, Recovery, Exercise, Safe, Health) Community Wellness - help in the community through providing wellness walks and chat safe space sessions, activities that connect with nature, fun litter picks, easy exercise education and fun fitness, befriending and mentoring to encourage those who may not currently be connected in the community, with gentle motivation from friendly community volunteers. As well as the inclusion of lived experience. To help in this fantastic and important work we are currently seeking people to assist with a wide range of roles. This includes helping as: -Gardening, Tidying & Nature Enthusiast Volunteers -Handy Person/Upcycling Outdoor Items Volunteers -Community Walks Volunteers and Walk Leaders -Community Garden Painting Volunteers -Community Improvement Volunteers -Community Gardeners -Helping with practical tasks e.g.: joinery, painting -Phone or Internet Initial Befriending Volunteers -Fundraiser/Events/Awareness Volunteers -Admin. Volunteers -Welfare Outreach Assistants -Committee Member and Governance Volunteers -Design Volunteers -PR, Presentations & Networking Volunteers -Home Based Wellness Assistants -Video, Film & Music Social Issues Volunteers -Social Media Volunteers -Befriending and Wellness Volunteers -Wellness & Nature Enthusiast Volunteer Hub Leaders Good support and relevant training is provided in all roles to all volunteers. Training offered for induction then optional specialisms as per individual. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. A tremendous opportunity to help, make a real difference in the community and be part of a great, welcoming voluntary group. All assistance is greatly appreciated. For more information about any of our volunteer roles please email us at: admin@freshcommunitywellness.com Further details are also available via our websites and social media at www.freshcommunitywellness.com , https://twitter.com/FreshCWellness and https://www.facebook.com/freshcommunitywellness

There are an estimated 300 million children in the world for whom walking with shoes is a rarity. This makes them extremely vulnerable to infection by parasites, such as hookworm; while injuries to the feet and ankles can lead to ulcers and other conditions which are almost always left untreated. Without shoes, many children are not permitted to attend school. www.salsshoes.com To support this charity you can recycle shoes that your children have outgrown. They need to be in a reasonable condition Details on where to send them to can be got at info@salsshoes.com where you will get and address and details of postage price

To support/coach/deliver sports sessions to young people.

This initiative is about planting varieties of apple trees in any suitable space available. The blossoms are excellent for honey bees which are under threat. Apple varieties that are under threat of being lost are also maintained. Any fruit is to be made available for communities to use as they wish. Fruit may be used for eating directly, for cooked products and for cider making. Any profit from apples cropped will be returned to the community as well. Volunteers are needed to assist the project by : • Digging a hole. • Partly backfill with compost. • Place the apple tree, tree support and protection as required into the hole. • Complete backfill and water as appropriate. • Label with apple variety, its primary use, name of volunteer, date planted. • Feel good for helping the bees, the planet and our communities. Initially we are looking at two sites: 1. Grove Nursery at Hazelhead. 2. Cove Woodland Trust, South Cove Road. More sites will be developed across Aberdeen and the North East and other volunteering and job opportunities may arise as the project develops. All aspects of grafting, pruning etc. can be arranged for volunteers showing the correct aptitudes. A fantastic opportunity to help an exciting initiative. All help greatly appreciated. For more details please contact Brian Allan, Volunteer & Funding Co-ordinator at E Mail: brianaltenscc2@gmail.com or Tel.: 07751275757.

Inchgarth Community Centre provide a great programme of activities for the community with the fantastic help of volunteers. Inchgarth has over 170 sessions of activity per week-serving every age group and section of the community. Inchgarth Community Centre currently has amazing opportunities for people to join our team of volunteers. People can assist in roles such as: Additional Support Needs Volunteers, Cafe Bar assistants, After School Gaming club supervisors, MS group helpers, befriending, foodbank volunteers and Brain Injury Group Helpers. All volunteers are greatly appreciated and provided with good support. Please contact us to find out how you can help, join our great team of volunteers and make a real difference in the community: Email: volunteerinchgarth@gmail.com / Tel: 01224 325191 / Website: http://www.inchgarth.org/

We are always looking for new classes and group opportunities. Here are some ideas we would love to see becoming reality at Inchgarth Community Centre. If you would like to pass on your knowledge, skills or special gifts please contact us to make it happen! *Cooking class tutor *Computer class tutor *Mobile phone class tutor *Sports tutor (football, tennis, badminton, etc) *Music tutor *Dance tutor *Fitness gym instructor *Gentle exercise instructor for 60+ This is a great opportunity to gain experience as a volunteer tutor and develop your communication and organisational skills. All volunteers are greatly appreciated and provided with excellent support. Please contact us to find out how you can help, join our fantastic team of volunteers and make a real difference in the community: Email: volunteerinchgarth@gmail.com / Tel: 01224 325191 / Website: http://www.inchgarth.org/

Northfield Community Centre is a popular and dynamic community centre and registered charity with a range of activities to support people and the community. Our popular P1 to P7’s group (over 50 members) has been running for over 30 years now with the fantastic help of volunteers. We now need / have exciting volunteer opportunities for new people to assist volunteering at the group to keep it going. Activities the children/young people at the group take part in include arts and crafts, play etc. This is a great, enjoyable opportunity which also provides brilliant experience for volunteers. All volunteers are provided with excellent support and any relevant training e.g.: first aid, health and hygiene, basic child protection. All help is greatly appreciated and makes areal difference. If there is anyone out there who would like to help out on a Thursday night from 5.00pm till 7.30pm at Northfield Community Centre, Byron Square, please contact Jacqui Innes, Centre Coordinator at E Mail: jacqui@northfieldcommunitycentremc.org or call 01224 695416.

Peoples Health Trust (PHT) Peoples Health Trust: Community Conversation Project. Duties will involve door knocking within the local community to raise awareness of the project and services provided. Accompany staff to visit residents involved with the Peoples Health Trust Community Conversation project at home and in community settings. Assisting to organise and facilitate community forum meetings. Support community projects involved with the community conversations project

>Who we are: The African Council is an independent voluntary organisation with a mission to promote the social and economic welfare of African People. We celebrate the best in African culture(s), history and values. We promote the attainment of education and life skills especially among Africans. We also advance active citizenship among Africans through engagement in civic and political process, institutions and leadership. >Some of our projects: 1. Employment/Enterprise coaching events • The event seeks to provide coaching and empowerment for Africans through education, guidance and support, to increase Africans involvement in employment, enterprise and entrepreneurship opportunities. 2. Civic and Political structures coaching events • The event seeks to provide coaching that encourages and provides guidance to Africans, to increase involvement and participation of Africans in civic and political life in Scotland, 3. Engagement events • Our engagement events seek to understand the challenges and barriers that Africans face in participating in all areas of Scottish life and ways to mitigate these challenges. >Volunteering Opportunities: Volunteers are vital for delivering the African Council's projects and services. We are looking for volunteers to join our team and we currently have volunteering opportunities available in the following areas: 1. Website Support 2. Corporate Communications 3. Social Media Management 4. Legal 5. Digital marketing and advertising 6. Event planning, support and management 7. Research 8. Administration 9. Help desk >Benefits of volunteering with the African Council include: 1. Opportunities to learn new skills 2. Employability training 3. Meet new people 4. Networking opportunities 5. Flexible working times 6. Develop your skills and talent and turn it to something employers will be excited about 7. Boost your CV with relevant work experience\n8. Fun hangouts, as well as, 9. Satisfaction of being a part of team that will make a significant difference in Scotland Fantastic opportunities to help at a very exciting time in the development of the African Council. All help is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact Ca-ananay Maduka, Volunteer Coordinator at E Mail: info@africancouncil.org.uk or Tel.: 01224 579218.

Mearns FM is continually on the look out for some fresh new voluntary talent. What do you get? Some real hands on experience of working in a professional environment. You’ll be taught the art of radio presentation. You’ll see every aspect of how a radio station is operated. We’ll also help you get a foot into the industry, and you’ll get the opportunity to be a part of a hardworking and committed team of volunteers. Further permanent or temporary studios could be established anywhere in K & M with internet access if volunteers in that location wish to organise one. No previous Broadcasting experience is required and training is provided. We transmit programmes made by other community organisations. They must however meet Ofcom guidelines.

Mearns FM is continually on the look out for some fresh new voluntary talent. What do you get? Some real hands on experience of working in a professional environment. You’ll be taught the art of radio presentation. You’ll see every aspect of how a radio station is operated. We’ll also help you get a foot into the industry, and you’ll get the opportunity to be a part of a hardworking and committed team of volunteers. The whole variety of tasks involved in running a totally volunteer based Community Radio Station with established studios in Stonehaven and Portlethen. Further permanent or temporary studios could be established anywhere in K & M with internet access if volunteers in that location wish to organise one. No previous Broadcasting experience is required and training is provided. We transmit programmes made by other community organisations. They must however meet Ofcom guidelines.

The woodlands in and around Forres are highly valued community assets. Forres Community Woodlands Trust aims to utilise the potential of these woodlands to provide a wide range of community benefits. These include providing local people and visitors to the area with ready access to special places to enjoy peace and quiet, healthy exercise, education and recreation. Our vision, therefore, is to maintain and enhance the Trust’s woodlands as bio-diverse habitats which provide recreational and educational opportunities. Our volunteer activities take place mostly in our FCWT woods, that is either Sanquhar Wood or Muiry. On average we meet one Saturday morning each month from 10 to 12 o'clock and we carry out maintenance work, for example removing young foreign species with loppers and hand saws like rhododendron, sitka spruce or Douglas fir or we plant trees or cut back bracken. Our aim is to remove as many foreign species as possible and replace them with native trees.

Wild Things is a local environmental charity in Moray currently undertaking a conservation project removing giant hogweed and Japanese Knotweed from along the banks of the river Findhorn. These are invasive non-native species which cause huge amounts of damage to the local environment and we have been doing well at keeping them at bay the last couple of years. This year however, due to the situation, we have not been able to work with many people and as such, we are in desperate need of more adult volunteers. We are looking for adult volunteers. We provide full PEE and training. The work is a physically a bit tough and both the chemical used to treat it (glyphosate) and the chemical produced by the plant itself are dangerous (hence the PPE and training). The work can also be quite fun and enjoyable as there is a huge feel-good factor for the positive environmental impacts and a team-spirit working with other volunteers. We are currently heading out every thursday and individuals can sign up through our website www.wild-things.org.uk or specifically https://wild-things.org.uk/our-events/habitat-restoration-project/ What does a day out on our Habitat Restoration Project involve? Conservation volunteering could be: Digging up giant hogweed Pulling up Himalayan balsam Spraying giant hogweed with herbicides Spraying Japanese knotweed with herbicides Clearing paths Surveying for invasive non native plants Fresh air and exercise Good company An opportunity to explore local habitats and the plants and animals that live there These invasive non-native species (INNS) overwhelm the native flora and fauna, limiting biodiversity and threatening the unique but vulnerable habitats around the river which are host to a wide variety of enigmatic species such as Atlantic salmon, otter and osprey. In addition, giant hogweed is a highly toxic plant and is a human health concern, limiting the public’s access to and enjoyment of the river. Your work and energy will help Wild Things! support the return of native species along the banks of the River Findhorn.

If you want to give back to your community this is a great way to do it. The Moray Firth Credit Union is seeking people who are interested in the exciting opportunity to serve on their Board. Some longstanding Board members shielded and subsequently retired during ‘lockdown’ in March 2020. The Credit Union has a long history of serving the local community. Formerly the Forres Area Credit Union until 2020) it was set up in 1995 as a response to high unemployment in the Forres area when a nearby Fabrication Yard closed. Today, the main office of the ‘Savings & Loans Co-operative’ is located at 53 High Street Forres, though plans are in the works to to expand and set up ‘satellite’ collection points in other places in Moray as this social enterprise develops. During COVID, the Credit union has remained open for business to support those people who use the credit union as thier bank and have hosted 'zooms' every fortnight with current Board members to keep abreast of new developments. If you have an interest in people, community or even if you want to learn more about the unique role a credit union plays in the lives of the people and communities they serve, (and have some spare time) the Moray Firth Credit Union would be delighted to hear from you. For a Board of Directors Pack please call 01309 676735 or email maggie@morayfirthcreditunion.co.uk for further information and an application. All volunteers are asked to join the Credit Union if they are not already a member.

Volunteers required to help with the vegetable gardens which the Trust have created at Talla na Mara

As part of the regeneration of the Lews Castle Grounds, The Stornoway Trust would like to gather information from the various users of the Grounds. They are looking for volunteers to help conduct a series of surveys that would take place in the grounds at set times of day. This is expected to start in June/July 2021, this timing is subject to change. • Using handheld devices, ask a set of questions to Castle Grounds users • To work to a pattern provided by the trust (morning and afternoon sessions) • Be helpful and polite • Communicate clearly • Attend training, as required • Adhere to covid19 safety rules These surveys will take place within the grounds at two locations. One near the Woodlands Centre and one near the Sunken Garden. Each survey will last around 5 minutes and are aiming for 10+ surveys per session. Each session is estimated to last an hour. The aim is to conduct surveys over a range of weeks and at different times of day so, a flexible approach is essential. A commitment of one hour or several hours over several weeks will be greatly appreciated

The McSence Group is an award winning Community Business and Social Enterprise formed in 1988 comprising of five companies providing a wide range of services focused on three key – Property, Care and Training. McSence wishes to recruit a number of voluntary Directors/Trustees to the Board and are particularly interested in hearing from committed individuals with experience in one of the following areas: Finance; Adult Social Care, Sales & Marketing, Operational Management and community involvement & development. Interested candidates are invited to contact the chief executive David Maxwell for an informal discussion by email at davidcmacwell@mcsence.co.uk or alternatively by phone on 0131 454 1503. Application packs containing further information and detailing how to apply can be obtained by emailing recruitment@mcsence.co.uk At present meetings are carried out remotely until government restrictions are eased.

As a big and vibrant community centre, we offer a large range of activities for all ages, and welcome charities that help may different kind of people throughout the years. In this we rely strongly on fundraising and good relationships with Aberdonian Businesses. That's why we need Fundraiser Volunteers who will manage our relationships with local and city wide businesses, seek both public and private donations and sponsorship, as well as any other interesting opportunities. This is a great opportunity for you to develop your Communication skills & gain experience in Fundraising. All volunteers are greatly appreciated and provided with excellent support. Please contact us to find out how you can help, join our fantastic team of volunteers and make a real difference in the community: Email: volunteerinchgarth@gmail.com / Tel: 01224 325191 / Website: http://www.inchgarth.org/

NHS Grampian is always recruiting members of the public to be part of the NHS Grampian Public Involvement Network. The NHS Grampian Public Involvement Network is a group of patients, carers and members of the public from across Grampian who have an interest in health and health services. Members are also sent regular updates and notice of other opportunities to get involved with NHS Grampian e.g.: focus groups, local events. A great opportunity to be involved and help develop the NHS in Grampian. For more details please contact: NHS Grampian Public Involvement Team e-mail.: gram.involve@nhs.scot tel.: 01224 558098 Web: www.nhsgrampian.org/involvingyou

Pillar Kincardine are keen to appoint a Company Secretary to support our Board of Trustees in ensuring the charity can continue to improve the lives of adults living in Kincardine and Mearns seeking help to cope with emotional, social and mental health challenges. While the Board takes its duties and responsibilities very seriously, it is very friendly, mutually supportive and prefers to be as informal as the business allows. Duties of the Company Secretary include: • Support the chairman in ensuring the board functions efficiently and effectively. • Set dates / invitations for meetings and AGM’S • Prepare and distribute agenda prior to board meetings and AGM • Prepare minutes from each meeting in a timely manner, accurately recording the decisions, commitments and major points discussed, ensuring actions are assigned by the committee to appropriate individuals. • Ensure the organisation remains compliant with the Pillar Articles of Association and all applicable legal and statutory requirements. • Ensure that all board members are registered with Companies House Pillar Kincardine offers a needs led service furnishing individuals with the range of skills and opportunities they need to self-manage their mental health and establish meaningful community connections through a variety of professionally designed and facilitated community groups and projects. Interest in the challenges facing people living with long term mental health conditions. Good support/training provided to all volunteers. All help greatly appreciated. For more information or to request an application form please contact: Gillian Grochla (Service Manager) on 01569 767 222 or email gillian.grochla@pillarkincardine.org.

*Are you passionate about animal welfare? Join our growing team of volunteer Home Visitors and play a vital role in supporting owners and pets in your local area who are facing an emergency situation.* Pet Fostering Service Scotland (PFSS) provides short-term, emergency foster care for pets whose owners are facing one of the following situations: *Ill health *Temporary homelessness *Domestic abuse Every year we provide temporary foster care for around 200 pets across Scotland – but we want to be able to support even more. Our volunteer Home Visitors play a vital role in delivery of our service by visiting potential volunteer pet foster carers to assess their house, home situation and the fosterer. This opportunity is home based with travel to other local locations to carry out home visits. Travel can be by public transport or car and travel expenses will be provided. You will be contacted by PFSS when there is a need for a home visit in your area. The main tasks are: *Contact the potential fosterer and arrange a time for the home visit to take place *Carry out the home visit following the guidelines provided by PFSS. *Complete the home visit report and return a copy to the Home Visit Coordinator Full training and support is provided to all volunteers. Includes: *Handbook for the role, induction and informal training either face to face or over the phone when starting in role. *Ongoing support provided and informal update training as required. If you are an animal lover who wants to develop new skills and be part of a team making a difference to pets and owners in Aberdeen and/or Aberdeenshire then we'd love to hear from you! For more information please contact us at E Mail: volunteering@pfss.org.uk or Tel 0355 811 9909 (then choose option 8 then 1 after the welcome message).

There are an estimated 300 million children in the world for whom walking with shoes is a rarity. This makes them extremely vulnerable to infection by parasites, such as hookworm; while injuries to the feet and ankles can lead to ulcers and other conditions which are almost always left untreated. Without shoes, many children are not permitted to attend school. www.salsshoes.com To support this charity you can recycle shoes that your children have outgrown. They need to be in a reasonable condition Details on where to send them to can be got at info@salsshoes.com where you will get and address and details of postage price

We have exciting opportunities at HALLA – Harlaw Area Lifelong Learning Association to help in the community as a Development Volunteer. This can involve aspects such as looking at the learning needs of people around the Kaimhill School area, encouraging volunteering with the charity/association, help develop new programmes and classes at the Kaimhill Learning Centre, help prepare funding proposals and applications, act as a ‘face’ of the charity/Learning Centre and help with room bookings at the Learning Centre. A fantastic opportunity to assist in the positive development of the Kaimhill community. Good support is provided to all volunteers e.g.: board members and part time admin. worker will always be there to help. All help is greatly appreciated. Please contact us on email: sandratindall.halla@gmail.com or tel.: 01224 861129 for further details.

They are looking for Support Volunteers to assist and support their participants with the activities they want to get involved in. This could be going with them to the local swimming baths; attending a local football match; taking part in local interest groups such as arts & crafts, music, wellbeing, or just having a blether. They are creating community groups across Fife which will provide individuals who need that wee bit of support to access opportunities that they are interested in and want to get involved with. They want to create an environment to share similar interests, ideas, skills, memories and for participants to take ownership of what they create. By doing this they will ensure that social exclusion and loneliness does not have an effect on their participants and that they are in control of their lives. Support Volunteers can assist participants with their interests and introduce activities and ideas, as well as provide some much-needed support. They will follow covid-19 guidance and volunteers and participants safety is their number one priority. Employment opportunities could also be offered in the future. If you want to join them please take a look at www.peaceofmind.scot to find out more.

Community Shopping Volunteers wanted to do a weekly shop for older and vulnerable people shielding in the Giffnock, Clarkston and Newton Mearns areas of East Renfrewshire. Commitment of one supermarket shop per week on a Monday or a Wednesday. Volunteers with their own car or bicycle required as deliveries are made direct to the customers home. COVID safe procedures in place

Food and Fun was introduced by the Council as a pilot to deliver free meals and activities to children in key areas of Aberdeen during school holiday periods and has been rolled out on a permanent basis. Over Christmas, as an extension of the project, special events were hosted for young people to enjoy the festivities – from ice skating and crafts to a disco and visit to Santa. For everyone involved in Food and Fun there’s a busy period ahead. The main aim is to ensure children continue to be fed, recognising the importance of school meals during term time for a large number of families, and also to provide the opportunity to take part in physical activity in a nurturing environment. The initiative has been recognised with awards – but the reward and motivation for the many people who have put their heart and soul into developing the programme is in the positive impact there is on children, families and communities. When we talk about our purpose – about caring for our city and our people – we think Food and Fun is a shining example that we can all be incredibly proud of. Many participants obtain great life skills which has assisted them in securing other opportunities as well as the personal development and satisfaction that this also brings. All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated. To volunteer / for more information please contact Martin Smith, Locality Inclusion Manager at E Mail: martinsmith@aberdeencity.gov.uk or Tel.: 01224 788538.

Barvas Foodbank (on the Westside of the island) are looking for volunteers who can help pack and deliver food parcels and also volunteers that would be able to be at the container at certain times to accept food donations

The Aberdeen City Youth Council is the official voice of young people in Aberdeen. It works with many bodies in the city to improve representation of young people in the Aberdeen. It is made up of young people, aged between 14-25 years, from different areas and interest groups in Aberdeen. Youth Councillors are committed to involving and consulting young people and believe young people should have a voice at local, citywide, national and international levels. Opportunities exist to participate in various ways. 1. Youth Action Committee 2. Mentoring Scheme 3. Scottish Youth Parliament 4. Ongoing youth related events. Looking for young people interested in youth issues and democracy. Contact for further details.

CFINE are looking for volunteer drivers for our latest initiative, ‘Tuk In Community Café’ (3-wheel electric vehicle). ‘Tuk In’ is a method of delivering low cost, tasty, healthy food to communities with high instances of food poverty. By taking advantage of surplus food redirected from landfill the café will work to ameliorate food poverty, make available CFINE services, and play a part in developing communities. All help is greatly appreciated. If you are interested, email Sean on smcveigh@cfine.org or call on 01224 596156

Inchgarth Community Centre provide a fantastic programme of activities for the community with the help of tremendous volunteers. Right now, we have opportunities for people to volunteer as helpers at the Phoenix Club and Pensioners Club (including volunteer drivers to help in driving our minibus for club members on a rota basis). We are also looking for people with DIY skills for some small, odd jobs around the centre. All volunteers are greatly appreciated and are provided with good support. Please contact us to find out how you can help, join our great team of volunteers and make a real difference in the community: Email: volunteerinchgarth@gmail.com / Tel: 01224 325191 / Website: http://www.inchgarth.org/

Northfield Community Centre is a popular and dynamic community centre and registered charity with a range of activities to support people and the community. Northfield Community Learning Association is looking for people who like to support the local community, families/children. All volunteers are provided with excellent support and any relevant training e.g.: first aid, health and hygiene, basic child protection. A great and enjoyable opportunity to help and make a difference in the local community. All help is greatly appreciated For further details please contact: Jacqui Innes Tel No: 01224 695416 E Mail: jacqui@northfieldcommunitycentremc.org

Community volunteers are needed to provide services that support people in their local area to lead the life they choose.Key tasks are many and varied and will depend on the needs of your local area. However tasks may include volunteering in a local cafe, hub or club, chatting and providing companionship to individuals, offering dementia friendly support, simple everyday practical tasks such as food preparation, assisted shopping, providing transport and/or social outings, helping with care of pets, delivering books and collecting prescriptions. This is ideal if you want a flexible volunteering opportunity to suit your availability, make new friends, develop your skills/experience and contribute to the work of the charity by helping your local community. You’ll need to have a friendly personality with an ability to observe and identify areas of concern. You’ll have good communication and listening skills with a non-judgemental attitude towards an individual’s circumstances and a willingness to ensure confidentiality. Supporting Clients at the daily lunch club in the Isleburgh Hall

Dunbar Day Centre is a thriving charity located in the centre of Dunbar which, on a weekly basis, supports up to 70 people from the local district either at the centre or in their own home. “We are looking for people who can form a refreshed team of up to 12 trustees. We have a need for skills that will enable us to manage finances, comply with regulatory bodies including the Care Inspectorate and to ensure that we do all that we can to support our incredible staff. We are determined that Dunbar Day Centre’s reputation for excellent local support will grow – not only in the work we do within the centre but also in our plans for community outreach”.

Our Language Cafes are friendly and informal weekly sessions where we invite everyone to chat in English and learn from each other about living in the UK. So far we have had over 25 different nationalities, aged be-tween 20 to 70+, with a variety of professions and educational levels. Every person attending our sessions is invited to enjoy an informal and welcoming environment that promotes tolerance and integration. Cafetistas come to learn about Aberdeen, meet people who share their circumstances and meet volunteers who would encourage them to improve their English and learn more about the UK. Every week we speak about a different topic or run an activity to encourage cafetistas to improve their language and personal skills and integrate into their community, whether in Aberdeen or Aberdeenshire. *What are the benefits of being our volunteer at the Language Cafes: *You will learn about different cultures and use your personal and life skills to interact and help people who are settling in an unfamiliar environment. * You will exercise your existing capabilities and knowledge on varied topics whilst learning about new subjects and cultures. *You will learn about creative ways in which you can engage, encourage and motivate people. * You will have a positive and long lasting impact on cafetistas as well as in your community by supporting an environment of tolerance, respect and open interaction. *You will learn and practise your leading and problem solving skills as well as your creativity and adaptability. *We would like to invite volunteers who can: *Attend at least two language cafes every month over an extended period of time. This helps to support consistency and creates a solid relationship with our cafetistas and with GREC. * Research and share information with our cafetistas. * Act as moderators and lead activities with other volunteers and cafetistas during our sessions. * Create a welcoming environment by tolerating and respecting every-one attending our Language Cafes. * Ensure that everyone is given an opportunity to communicate and share their opinions during the sessions. We acknowledge our volunteers as the true foundation of the Language Cafes. A fantastic opportunity to help – with all help greatly appreciated. For more information please get in touch with Adriana via email at: language-cafe@grec.co.uk or tel.: 01224 595505.

We need Volunteer Shift Leaders to Organise, Coordinate, lead, and work with other volunteers in re-distributing food from the Stirling Community Food Hub and to help divert food from going to waste. We need people who can come in and work in the hub in central Stirling 3 hours in the mornings.

We're looking for local volunteers to come and help at our Jupiter Wood Recycling Project where we're building: homes for nature, raised beds, benches and other items out of recycled wood for community projects. In our polytunnel workshop we are transforming recycled and donated timber into usable items for community projects. We're creating bird boxes, hedgehog homes, raised beds for growing vegetables, benches, shelters, mud kitchens, desks, shelves and many more. We will provide training and support but some skills in using tools and/or woodwork would be desirable. All sessions are running with reduced numbers and with COVID safety measures in place due to current guidelines. Speak to us in advance to find out what our volunteers are currently doing, how to take part and to book your space.

Tillydrone Community Campus is a new £6million facility that opened in late August 2019. The facility has many opportunities for the community to engage with in developing it as centre that Tillydrone can be proud of. This can be in participating or organising groups / activities, accessing the library, Food Store or using the Café. We are looking for volunteers to assist the cook in charge of the café. This will involve; food prep, customer care, serving, operating a till and coffee machine, clearing tables and helping wipe down the kitchen at the end. Whilst volunteering you will be directed by the cook on charge with myself and a colleague having overall responsibility for the volunteers in the Campus. The interaction between those coming into the Campus and the Café cannot be overstated as this is one of the first interactions, they will have on entering the building. It is an opportunity to present the Campus in a positive welcoming light. We offer an induction, regular meetings (to assist in developing the opportunity and provision) and all the training that you might need for the opportunity to be fulfilling for you. A fantastic opportunity to help at the Tillydrone Community Campus. All help is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact Graham Donald, Community Development Worker at E Mail: GrDonald@aberdeencity.gov.uk or telephone: 01224 522192 / 07917 305803.

Tillydrone Community Campus is a new £6million facility that opened in late August 2019. The facility has many opportunities for the community to engage with in developing it as centre that Tillydrone can be proud of. This can be in participating or organising groups / activities, accessing the library, Food Store or using the Café. We are looking for volunteers to assist the Lighthouse in operating the Food Store which consists of two main tasks; engage with customers and filling food bags. The engagement part is crucial in building up a relationship which leads to further discussions with a view to exploring what else might be going on in the individual’s life. Whilst the position might not be able to directly influence what else is going on in someone’s life it is an opportunity to sign post and support. Opening Hours just now are for a couple of hours on a Monday afternoon; however it is anticipated that this will extend to three afternoons during the week. We offer an induction, regular meetings (to assist in developing the opportunity and provision) and all the training that you might need for the opportunity to be fulfilling for you. A fantastic opportunity to help at the Tillydrone Community Campus. All help is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact Graham Donald, Community Development Worker at E Mail: GrDonald@aberdeencity.gov.uk or telephone: 01224 522192 / 07917 305803.

The Lunnasting Public Hall is on the look out for anyone wishing to volunteer at various events. These include - Sunday Teas, Take Away Nights, Helping to maintain the building. Bar work and various other events.

Our Home Visitors play a vital role in delivery of our service by visiting potential volunteer pet foster carers to assess their house, home situation and the fosterer. You will be contacted by PFSS when there is a need for a home visit in your area. Main tasks: Contact the potential fosterer and arrange a time for the home visit to take place Carry out the home visit following the guidelines provided by PFSS. Complete the home visit report and return a copy to the Home Visit Coordinator

Sported supports over 3,000 amazing community groups that use the power of sport to transform the lives of disadvantaged young people. We support sporting groups in and around Aberdeen City. Our volunteers are carefully matched with a Sported member clubs within their locality, who they then support on a one-to-one basis to help them to attract investment into their organisation. We support groups who are utilising sport to bring about real social difference throughout the UK so you’ll be paired with a group that are doing really inspiring work. These groups are doing incredible work but require some guidance around fundraising in order to make them more sustainable and increase their capacity. If you’ve got over 5 years in a range of fundraising then we’d love to hear from you: This is a great opportunity to make a lasting impact on a community group in your area. If you enjoy working with people and have a desire to make a difference then please does get in touch. Good support is provided to all volunteers. Sported volunteers are given full induction training prior to starting volunteering and will be supported by a Volunteer Services team to assist them in their role. For more information please contact Dee Pearson , Development Officer – Scotland at email: d.pearson@sported.org.uk or tel.: 07825 819333.