To assist the Rangers in conserving, enhancing and promoting the appropriate use and enjoyment of the area. Duties include habitat improvement and restoration, Removal of invasive and non-native species, Practical maintenance on fences, signposts, gates and paths and opportunities to be involved in species surveying and recording. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors on a variety of tasks.

Following a four-year refurbishment, we opened our brand-new museum exhibition, shop, and café in July 2021. This is an exciting time to join us as we welcome visitors into the new museum for the 2022 season. The gardening volunteers are a friendly team of volunteers who work all year round to maintain the extensive gardens around the David Livingstone Birthplace. They play an important role in making the grounds accessible, attractive, and enjoyable for the wide range of people that visit the grounds. Key activities include grass cutting, weeding, hedge trimming, tidying the grounds, planting, and leaf clearance.

Clean Up Aberdeen is part of Keep Scotland Beautiful's national mass-engagement campaign Clean Up Scotland. Litter picking clean ups are a great way of bringing people together. Young and old alike can roll up their sleeves together to show that they care about their neighbourhood. Everyone can take part from individuals to schools, community groups and businesses. Clean Ups are great fun and make a noticeable difference to areas. Environmental Services can lend you litter picking tongs, high viz vests, gloves and black bags and will uplift the collected rubbish. All you have to do is pick and bag the litter. For more details, or to get help organising an event call 01224 219281, or email cleanaberdeen@aberdeencity.gov.uk You can also register a Clean Up of your local community with friends and family, work colleagues or your community group at: http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/planning_environment/environmental/environmental_health/enh_litter_clean_up.asp

Help look after the Water of Leith. Volunteers carry out practical conservation tasks along the river and walkway in conjunction with City of Edinburgh Council Natural Heritage Service. This could be a river clean-up, tree or wildflower planting, meadow cutting, invasive plant control (May-July), vegetation control, footpath maintenance. Children of all ages are welcome if supervised by an adult.

Woodcraft Folk are looking for group leaders and helpers for our Glasgow Kelvingrove groups. There are 4 groups for children and young people of differing age ranges from under 6's to 13-16's . The groups meet one evening a week in term time but may organise day trips and camps in school holidays. Our groups aim to develop children and young people's confidence and awareness of the world. We promote big ideas like equality, co-operation and environmental sustainability through fun activities. We do a wide range of activities including games, craft, exploring nature, bushcraft, drama, discussions and songs. As well as weekly group nights we take part in day events and camps with groups from across Scotland. If you are interested in joining our friendly team of volunteers please get in touch with Fleur Gayet, Scottish Officer by emailing scotland@woodcraft.org.uk or phoning 07833 051 557. We will provide induction information, taster sessions and training opportunities.

Tayside Re-users regularly receives donations of bicycles. Some require repair before they are ready for resale in our shop. We have a dedicated repair area and this has repair equipment and supplies of spare parts. This opportunity would suit someone who has a passion for bikes, experience of bike repairs and able to carry out basic repairs to bikes to give them a new lease of life.

RSPB is the largest nature conservation charity in Europe and they are looking for Volunteer Fundraisers in Fife to raise money for RSPB Scotland through their pin badge scheme. They will support you to place pin badge boxes in your chosen venue, which can be anything from shops, to garden centres, tourist attractions and pubs. Once a box has been placed, to ensure we follow charity fundraising regulations, the boxes must be visited and the money from them banked at least once a month. You will then report the income on our user-friendly online system and place an order for any additional stock you may need. Simple! One great aspect of this volunteering role is its flexibility and it can be easily done at a time and location that suits you best, usually it takes only 2 hours a month! It is a really important and rewarding role, a volunteer can raise thousands of pounds a year to support our conservation projects just by managing a few pin badge boxes!

Supporting writing and editing grant applications, funding-related administrative tasks, researching and liaising with suitable funders, attending our fortnightly funding working group meeting.

Do you have spare time and you'd like to give back to the community? Community First are calling out for help. We have various volunteering opportunities for individual - Grocery Shop Assistant - Kitchen Help - Baker - Social Media - Stockroom Assistant - Clothing Shop Assistant - General Assistant - Waiter/Waitress Interested and keen to learn more, get in touch for a chat.

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 our Volunteering Team by emailing volunteer@aberdeenclimateaction.org or telephone: 07500 808 521.

Aberdeen Climate Action is an organisation ran 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 small organisation and help us in 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. There is scope for people to contribute their talents in the area they feel most confident with general volunteer roles, alongside more specialist ones. It is crucial role in our organisation but can be done by more than one person if it’s more than you want to do alone! If you’re interested just come along to our meetings and you can meet us all and see for yourself. Tasks can include assisting with: • Create publicity materials for ACA events • Create educational materials for workshops, talks and stalls • Create educational videos etc. • Liaise with publicity/ social media team to ensure there is appropriate publicity of Events A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference. For more details, please contact our Volunteering Team by emailing volunteer@aberdeenclimateaction.org or telephone: 07500 808 521.

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

**All our volunteering activities are outdoors and managed carefully with covid in mind** Are you passionate about cycling and walking? Could you inspire young people to cycle or walk more? Volunteer with I Bike! I Bike is a really fun and rewarding project to volunteer with that offers plenty of opportunities to get outdoors for cycling-related activities, boost the CV, gain experience of work with children and young people, meet new people and learn new skills. Good training and support is provided to all volunteers including an online Welcome Session, Child Protection Training, Cycling Skills and Bike Repairs. For most activities you don't have to own a bike to join in - bikes and helmets can be provided depending on availability. I Bike aims to help children and young people become more active through taking part in cycling and walking activities. You would be volunteering alongside a dedicated I Bike Officer in schools, supporting activities for children such as learn to cycle, playground cycle skills, led bike rides, led walks, bike maintenance and much more! What could be better than helping children to ride their bike without stabilisers for the first time? Hear from some of our fantastic volunteers via our website link below. We advocate for volunteering for all - please talk to us if you have any accessibility requirements or other specific requirements.

Love being outdoors? Love your local woodland? Join the Mauldslie Woods Volunteering Team. Come along and carry out a variety of practical woodland conservation and management tasks, whilst having fun, learning new skills and meeting new people. The group meet on Mauldslie Bridge in Carluke at 10.15am and the group runs until 3.00pm. Dates for 2020 here: http://www.locator.org.uk/events/mauldslie-woods-volunteer-team

This conservation opportunity takes place every other Thursday, predominantly at South Haugh and occasionally at Low Parks, Udston & Glenlee Woods and Westburn. The volunteers will be undertaking a series of conservation tasks including woodland management, removal of invasive plant species, tree thinning, litter picking, path maintenance and much more. Please feel free to come along and join in. Volunteers should dress for the weather, sturdy footwear required. Bring a packed lunch. We’ll supply tea/coffee/biscuits. Contact Melanie Craig, Countryside Ranger on 07795 453 443.

Mainly bases at Kingussie Allotments, Am Fasgadh and the new Aviemore hospital in the future. We are seeking some people interested in gardening tasks to work alongside service users throughout the year. We would also like to find someone who would be interested in setting up and managing our social media including uploading pictures, posting about events.

Litter isn’t nice. It spoils the places we live, work and visit. It devalues our beautiful country. Clean Up Scotland is our campaign to tackle litter. Whether you are an individual, member of a community, school or a business, we can all work together to improve our environment. Through Clean Up Scotland, we raise awareness of our litter problem, take action and inspire others to do the same. We can help you to organise a litter pick, find a litter pick happening near you or nominate someone for our Clean Up Scotland Hero award. If you are a business, we can organise volunteering activities and CSR days, or you can support our campaign financially, knowing that your money will make a real difference to our environment. Together we can make a difference.

How would you like to be part of a charity with a difference? ‘Reusables’ is a charity shop run by Community Gift Exchange (CGX) where we believe everyone has a gift or skill to share. Little or no experience? All the better! CGX aims to equip people with the skills they need to go onto sustainable employment or further training (see also training details for further info). We want to help you realise your goals no matter how small or big! We value our Volunteers so much that we offer everyone who gives their time a free hearty, home-made lunch. Past and current volunteers particularly appreciate making new friends and being part of a genuinely inclusive community. The Reuseables shop operates on the ethos that all efforts should be made to save perfectly good items from going to waste. We would love you to be part of this effort! What might I be expected to do in this role? ● Organising stock into boxes and onto shelves by product type ● Picking out stock that would be a good fit for the Reusables shop ● Creating a buffer stock area to help the retail team stock the shop ● Possibility of moving stock to and from the shop We value creativity so if you have a particular interest or passion (eg books) let us know and we can tailor the role to suit you! CGX have conducted and implemented a Covid-secure Risk Assessment and follow government guidelines. The safety and wellbeing of our volunteers and staff is our highest priority.

We have lots of opportunities for you to get involved with Balmedie Beach Wheelchairs. Our volunteers have a wide variety of roles. You could be welcoming our wheelchair users and giving advice about the chairs, looking after equipment, keeping the Bunker tidy and decorated, clearing the boardwalk, fund raising, helping administrate the project and lots more. If you have a morning or afternoon spare that can really help us, and of course you can get more involved if you have more time. Come and join our friendly group and help keep the beach wheelchairs running. We are always looking for new volunteers.

Do you love being outdoors? Are you passionate about nature? Could you help us inspire the next generation about the wonders of wildlife? Then this could be the role for you! Wildlife Watch is the junior branch of The Wildlife Trusts and the UK’s leading environmental action club for kids. There are hundreds of local Watch groups where young people get stuck into environmental activities. Here at Scottish Wildlife Trust's Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre in Grangemouth we are recruiting new Wildlife Watch Leaders for our junior club for ages 8-13. As well as assisting with the running of sessions, volunteer leaders will also have the opportunity to get involved in planning and preparing for sessions - a great chance to share your experience and creativity!

We are a young democratically run organisation that needs to grow. At the moment we are a small group working at projects that reduce waste and we intend that Aberdeen and Shire become zero waste areas. That is, that everything we use becomes part of a circular economy and is not discarded needlessly to be tipped or burned. Currently, our main projects are :- *Go Green Café *Trash to Treasure *Men's Sheds *Planting Fruit Trees for Community Benefit These worthy projects are undertaken alongside family and work commitments but we need to do more if we are to make inroads to the waste we generate each day. That presents exciting opportunities for volunteers. Our next step then, is for more 'Trustees' to join with us to take on an officer of the board role, or to become an ordinary member and help steer the way forward to a successful reduction of waste to zero. If you’re/for more information then please do get in touch with Brian Allan at email brianaltenscc2@gmail.com or tel.: 07751275757.

Where2 today have an allotment at Skye of Curr near Dulnain Bridge and would like your to get it establish. Every Wednesday - 10.30am – 1.30pm Main tasks are digging - planting -watering - composting - pruning - weeding - general gardening -helping to tidy the allotment. Please contact Victoria Fuller - email: volunteering@ct4u.co.uk - Office: 01479 810004 - Mob: 07563 804 774 - www.ct4u.co.uk

Responsible for recording and receiving any furniture, brick-a-brac and electrical equipment. Making sure it is stored safely and securely. Helping move stock from warehouse to shop floor.

Passionate about a fairer, greener, healthier and more democratic food system? Become a Good Food Nation Ambassador! Scottish Government has committed to new legislation on Scotland’s food system – but it was delayed as a result of COVID-19 pandemic. We need your help to fight for this new law to drive change in our food system. Scotland boasts an incredible larder of food and drink – but what is the truth behind the marketing? The Scottish Food Coalition and A Greener Hawick believe that our food system needs to be fairer, greener healthier and more democratic – that our capacity to feed ourselves should not be compromised for private profit. At the start of the new parliament we are recruiting a Good Food Nation Ambassador to engage with the Hawick community, increase awareness and momentum and campaign for brighter future for Scotland’s food system. Contacting candidates via phone, email or social media and ask them what they will do to address the challenges in our food system. Organising workshops to support local people to helping to ‘debunk’ questions, and supporting people to get their voices heard. Collecting stories from your community to illustrate the change we need to see in our food system. Working with existing local networks, with support from the Scottish Food Coalition, to publicise issues and recommendations locally, via social media, websites, press etc.

WDCS Shorewatch programme is looking for dedicated volunteers to carry out 10 minute whale and dolphin monitoring surveys ('Shorewatch') from designated watching sites along the Scottish Coastline., and at points in Caithness. Volunteers will be trained to identify common whale, dolphin and porpoise species found in Scottish waters, use specialised watching equipment and record presence and absense sightings data. The programme aims to provide long term, regular and year-round monitoring at sites of particular interest. With the aim of learning more about how whales and dolphins use these areas; highlighting any changes in distribution and behaviour. By collecting information to help WDCS understand more about whales and dolphins locally, volunteers will be actively contributing to their protection.

The Ecology Centre are an ecological charity based at Kinghorn Loch. We host a number of volunteering activities, and our main day is Wednesday where we host a shared lunch for up to 30 volunteers. Using produce sourced mainly from our garden and working in a professional kitchen, you will be working with our facilities supervisor, creating many different meals from soups, tray bakes and puddings. We also require help on a Thursdays preparing our meal for our dementia friendly sessions. With additional baking being produced for us in our Café. If you feel that you can help out you will be very welcomed, no skills are needed as fully training will be given including basic food hygiene certification. We start working in the kitchen at 10AM and work through until 1400, however the amount of time you spend with us is solely down to you.

This is an exciting role for you to use your love of working with people to empower the community, and to drive a groundswell of community action on climate change. You will work with volunteer hosts who will invite 8 – 12 friends and family to attend a Climate Conversation online or in their home. At these events, you will present to them about climate change (using our prepared scripts), the urgency for action and facilitate discussion that leads to a commitment to take more effective action. Our mission is to create the social climate for effective climate action in Scotland.

This is an exciting role for you to use your love of working with people to empower the community, and to drive a groundswell of community action on climate change. You will work with volunteer hosts who will invite 8 – 12 friends and family to attend a Climate Conversation online or in their home. At these events, you will present to them about climate change (using our prepared scripts), the urgency for action and facilitate discussion that leads to a commitment to take more effective action. Our mission is to create the social climate for effective climate action in Scotland. Key Responsibilities Imparting the urgency and scale of climate change to the people invited by the friends and family of each host Inspiring attendees to commit to taking effective action on climate change Attending monthly Ongoing Facilitator Training (1 hour?) Recruiting more people to join as hosts and facilitators Administration and record keeping of your Conversations Maintaining our a host database and your own activity spreadsheet Evaluating Conversations and providing feedback for improvement

Make new friends, broaden your horizons, have fun, transform lives and help beat poverty with us. If you can spare a couple of hours or more and would like to give volunteering with Oxfam a try, we would love to hear from you.

The Spey Fishery Board, working in partnership with Scottish Natural Heritage, is on its last year of completing a 4-year project to remove Invasive Non-Native Species from our waterways. By volunteering you could help us remove plants like Japanese Knotweed, Himalayan Balsam and Giant Hogweed from our waterways or perhaps you could monitor a mink raft in order to help with the management of this marauding mammal. If you have other skills that could help then we want to hear from you too! Volunteers can expect to work alongside project staff and other likeminded people and motivated volunteers may receive training in First Aid, Pesticide Application and Brush cutter use. There will also be the opportunity to pick up bushcraft skills and drink plenty of tea!

Various volunteer roles are available: Kitchen Assistants. Front of house service assistants. Collection Driver. DIY jobs. Event Staff.

The Volunteer Ranger positions at Bowhill House and Grounds will involve working closely with the Learning and Engagement Ranger to help complete general maintenance tasks, improve estate infrastructure and complete Environmental Surveys. Role description: Working as part of a small team of volunteers led by the Learning and Engagement Ranger you will have opportunity to help with a variety of tasks on the Bowhill Estate. This will range from maintaining and expanding an extensive walks network, improving the interpretation offering on the walks, general maintenance of the woodlands including cutting back of rhododendron and clearing of storm damaged branches. There will also be opportunity to have some involvement in monitoring of flora and fauna on the estate.

We are looking for someone to take responsibility for managing our website. The role will involve reviewing our existing website (on Wordpress) and ensuring that it is regularly backed up and kept up to date and secure as well as regularly refreshed with new content. Here is our website: https://www.scottishcommunitiescan.org.uk/ Setting a strategic plan for the different web pages. Monitor and suggest ways to increase engagement on all pages.

This is an opportunity for someone with passion, commitment and drive to make a big difference to the way Scotland/your locality responds to climate change. The Scottish Communities Climate Action Network (SCCAN) is partnering with Climate for Change (C4C) to launch a brand new climate engagement program for Scotland – Climate Conversations. You will be one of our first facilitators and help SCCAN kickstart our program in Scotland. This is an exciting role for you to use your love of working with people to empower the community, and to drive a groundswell of community action on climate change. You will work with volunteer hosts who will invite 8 – 12 friends and family to attend a Climate Conversation online or in their home. At these events, you will present to them about climate change (using our prepared scripts), the urgency for action and facilitate discussion that leads to a commitment to take more effective action. Our mission is to create the social climate for effective climate action in Scotland. Key Responsibilities - Imparting the urgency and scale of climate change to the people invited by the friends and family of each host - Inspiring attendees to commit to taking effective action on climate change - Attending monthly Ongoing Facilitator Training (1 hour?) - Recruiting more people to join as hosts and facilitators - Administration and record keeping of your Conversations - Maintaining our a host database and your own activity spreadsheet - Evaluating Conversations and providing feedback for improvement

This is an opportunity for someone with passion, commitment and drive to make a big difference to the way Scotland/your locality responds to climate change. The Scottish Communities Climate Action Network (SCCAN) is partnering with Climate for Change (C4C) to launch a brand new climate engagement program for Scotland – Climate Conversations. You will be one of our first facilitators and help SCCAN kickstart our program in Scotland. This is an exciting role for you to use your love of working with people to empower the community, and to drive a groundswell of community action on climate change. You will work with volunteer hosts who will invite 8 – 12 friends and family to attend a Climate Conversation online or in their home. At these events, you will present to them about climate change (using our prepared scripts), the urgency for action and facilitate discussion that leads to a commitment to take more effective action. Our mission is to create the social climate for effective climate action in Scotland. Key Responsibilities - Imparting the urgency and scale of climate change to the people invited by the friends and family of each host - Inspiring attendees to commit to taking effective action on climate change - Attending monthly Ongoing Facilitator Training (1 hour?) - Recruiting more people to join as hosts and facilitators - Administration and record keeping of your Conversations - Maintaining our a host database and your own activity spreadsheet - Evaluating Conversations and providing feedback for improvement

This is an opportunity for someone with passion, commitment and drive to make a big difference to the way Scotland/your locality responds to climate change. The Scottish Communities Climate Action Network (SCCAN) is partnering with Climate for Change (C4C) to launch a brand new climate engagement program for Scotland – Climate Conversations. You will be one of our first facilitators and help SCCAN kickstart our program in Scotland. This is an exciting role for you to use your love of working with people to empower the community, and to drive a groundswell of community action on climate change. You will work with volunteer hosts who will invite 8 – 12 friends and family to attend a Climate Conversation online or in their home. At these events, you will present to them about climate change (using our prepared scripts), the urgency for action and facilitate discussion that leads to a commitment to take more effective action. Our mission is to create the social climate for effective climate action in Scotland. Key Responsibilities - Imparting the urgency and scale of climate change to the people invited by the friends and family of each host - Inspiring attendees to commit to taking effective action on climate change - Attending monthly Ongoing Facilitator Training (1 hour?) - Recruiting more people to join as hosts and facilitators - Administration and record keeping of your Conversations - Maintaining our a host database and your own activity spreadsheet - Evaluating Conversations and providing feedback for improvement

ABOUT CLACHWORKS Clachworks is a new social enterprise that plans to open a socially inclusive space for making and remaking in Inverness. We believe that the tools, skills and resources needed to create and repair things shouldn’t cost the earth, and should be accessible to all. As such, we have plans to open a tool library, makerspace, repair café, community garden and cafe. ABOUT THE BOARD Clachworks is registered as a community interest company and is governed by a (voluntary) Board of Directors which exists to support the financial viability of Clachworks, whilst ensuring that it meets its social aims. It works closely with the Managing Director (currently working on a voluntary basis), and will support our Volunteer Coordinator and future staff members. The Board currently comprises three individuals with a combined background in project management; mechanics; craft; research; teaching; and community event organising. Clachworks is in its ‘start up’ phase and is yet to begin operating. Over the past year the Board’s energy has been focused on developing an outline business plan and fundraising strategy; conducting market research and community consultations; and negotiating the intended premises. We are nearing the conclusion of these negotiations and hope to be in the space by late Spring 2022. As a fellow company director, joining at a crucial stage of the organisation, you will play an integral role in turning our vision into a reality. We’re looking to recruit up to three more directors who would be able to share their experience and expertise in at least some of the following areas: · Business and entrepreneurial development · Financial management · Fundraising strategy and corporate sponsorship · Health & Safety · Building Management · Training & Skills Development · PR & Publicity This list is not exhaustive and we welcome applications from people who may have skills outside of these specific areas. BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES Statutory duties of a Board are: To ensure that the organisation has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction. To ensure that the organisation complies with its governing documents and relevant legislation. To ensure that the organisation prepares reports, annual returns and accounts as required by law. To ensure that the organisation has good governance. To protect the assets of the organisation and ensure sound investment of its funds. To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation. To ensure that the community interest company is financially stable. To ensure that the stated community interests are met. Training in board responsibilities and governance can be provided. Particular qualities we are looking for in Board members: Essential: Commitment to the Clachworks vision. Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort, and participate actively in the work of the Board. Willingness to be available to staff for advice and enquiries on an ad-hoc basis. Ability to work effectively as a member of a team. Good, independent judgement. Ability to think creatively. Ability to galvanise external relationships and build support for Clachworks. Experience and knowledge of EDI / Equalities. Experience in organisational development and strategic planning. Desirable: Knowledge and skills in one or more areas of Board governance. Knowledge of Inverness and surrounding areas. Experience in community development. Interest in craft / DIY. Interest in degrowth and decoloniality. Ability to speak second language, including Gaelic. Experience of business development and financial management. Experience in ethical fundraising. Experience in ensuring institutional accessibility (physical and cultural). Time Commitment Clachworks is in its ‘start up’ phase and as such there is lots of work to be done. We ask all Board members to ensure that they are able to offer at least 8 – 10 hours per month, attending regular meetings and undertaking additional work independently. Clachworks also welcomes applications from people with additional capacity who may like to be more fully involved in the project. Time commitment is a big question for most people when thinking about joining a board of directors. We hope that the time you give to Clachworks will be rewarding and beneficial to you, however, we will do our best to make sure the role can work around your life, work and other commitments. Please download the application pack from our website for further details.

New citizen science project recording the presence and abundance of marine species present on the rocky shore to allow for long-term monitoring of this habitat. We have partnered with NatureScot, along with other voluntary organisations around Scotland, to contribute to a growing database on the health of coastal intertidal habitats. This is the first year the BMR has been involved with the programme. From this year we are aiming to obtain a baseline of data and will achieve this through undertaking rocky shore intertidal assessments at 4 study sites (St Abbs, Coldingham Bay, Milldown & Killiedraughts beach). Intertidal rocky shore community monitoring will be undertaken four times per year to gain insight into the seasonal changes of fauna and flora present in the reserve. Each year we aim to build upon the data, creating a long-term data set of (potentially) changing diversity. Analysis of the presence and abundance of fauna and flora can be compared to the temperature logging records to reveal any (potential) relationships. Data collected will also be fed back to NatureScot and shared with the relevant organisations.

New citizen science project recording the presence and abundance of marine species present on the rocky shore to allow for long-term monitoring of this habitat. We have partnered with NatureScot, along with other voluntary organisations around Scotland, to contribute to a growing database on the health of coastal intertidal habitats. This is the first year the BMR has been involved with the programme. From this year we are aiming to obtain a baseline of data and will achieve this through undertaking rocky shore intertidal assessments at 4 study sites (St Abbs, Coldingham Bay, Milldown & Killiedraughts beach). Intertidal rocky shore community monitoring will be undertaken four times per year to gain insight into the seasonal changes of fauna and flora present in the reserve. Each year we aim to build upon the data, creating a long-term data set of (potentially) changing diversity. Analysis of the presence and abundance of fauna and flora can be compared to the temperature logging records to reveal any (potential) relationships. Data collected will also be fed back to NatureScot and shared with the relevant organisations.

New citizen science project recording the presence and abundance of marine species present on the rocky shore to allow for long-term monitoring of this habitat. We have partnered with NatureScot, along with other voluntary organisations around Scotland, to contribute to a growing database on the health of coastal intertidal habitats. This is the first year the BMR has been involved with the programme. From this year we are aiming to obtain a baseline of data and will achieve this through undertaking rocky shore intertidal assessments at 4 study sites (St Abbs, Coldingham Bay, Milldown & Killiedraughts beach). Intertidal rocky shore community monitoring will be undertaken four times per year to gain insight into the seasonal changes of fauna and flora present in the reserve. Each year we aim to build upon the data, creating a long-term data set of (potentially) changing diversity. Analysis of the presence and abundance of fauna and flora can be compared to the temperature logging records to reveal any (potential) relationships. Data collected will also be fed back to NatureScot and shared with the relevant organisations.

Main duties: 1. To provide excellent Customer Service 2. To process sales and take cash and card payments 3. To sort, price and merchandise donations 4. Keeping Shop area clean and tidy 5. Keeping Back Store area clean and tidy 6. To provide information relating to Baby to Teen and its Services 7. To comply with Baby to Teen Policy and procedures 8. To represent Baby to Teen in a professional way To find out more about our campaigns click on the I WANT TO VOLUNTEER it will take you to our facebook page where you could message the team. Our email address is baby2teen@outlook.com or come along to the shop for a chat.

**All our volunteering activities are outdoors and managed carefully with covid in mind** Are you passionate about cycling? Do you have an interest in bike maintenance? Volunteer with I Bike! I Bike is a really fun and rewarding project to volunteer with that offers plenty of opportunities to get outdoors for cycling-related activities, boost the CV, gain experience of work with children and young people, meet new people and learn new skills. In Aberdeen, we're particularly looking for people who are interested in bike maintenance. Maybe you want to improve your existing skills, get some practice alongside others or put your expertise to good use! Training and support is provided for all levels. I Bike is a schools programme which aims to help children and young people become more active through taking part in cycling and walking activities. You would be volunteering alongside a dedicated I Bike Officer in schools. Our maintenance sessions are called Dr Bike where we set up a workshop in the school grounds to fix children's bikes. But there are plenty of other activities we run for children such as learn to cycle, playground cycle skills, led bike rides, led walks and much more! Hear from some of our fantastic volunteers via our website link below. We advocate for volunteering for all - please talk to us if you have any accessibility requirements or other specific requirements.

**All our volunteering activities are outdoors and managed carefully with covid in mind** Are you passionate about cycling and walking? Could you inspire young people to cycle or walk more? Volunteer with I Bike! I Bike is a really fun and rewarding project to volunteer with that offers plenty of opportunities to get outdoors for cycling-related activities, boost the CV, gain experience of work with children and young people, meet new people and learn new skills. Good training and support is provided to all volunteers including an online Welcome Session, Child Protection Training, Cycling Skills and Bike Repairs. For most activities you don't have to own a bike to join in - bikes and helmets can be provided depending on availability. I Bike aims to help children and young people become more active through taking part in cycling and walking activities. You would be volunteering alongside a dedicated I Bike Officer in schools, supporting activities for children such as learn to cycle, playground cycle skills, led bike rides, led walks, bike maintenance and much more! What could be better than helping children to ride their bike without stabilisers for the first time? Hear from some of our fantastic volunteers via our website link below. We advocate for volunteering for all - please talk to us if you have any accessibility requirements or other specific requirements.

Tayside Re-Users try their best to avoid ditching furniture in landfill. Some of the household goods we receive require upholstering to make them suitable for resale in our shop. We have a dedicated area for upholstery but the ideal volunteer would be looking to develop their existing upholstery skills.

As an environmental charity, we aim to keep as much as we can out of landfill. One of our main areas of work is recycling electrical goods. This involves recording incoming goods, cleaning and repair and PAT Testing. This role would suit someone who is familiar with the workings of white goods and able to carry out repairs. If you are interested in a diverse role which can help the community, this one is for you!

Tayside Re-Users believes that it is important to challenge the ideals of our ‘throw-away’ society by showing that second-hand goods are just as acceptable as new ones. We are looking for an experienced electrician to help us by testing and repairing appliances before they are re-sold to the community.

Murton Trust is a registered charity and Murton Farm, Tea Room and Nature Reserve is also a popular visitor attraction based 2 miles outside of Forfar, Angus and currently has opportunities for anyone interested in volunteering. Do you have a few hours to spare? Would you like to get involved in helping Murton Trust? As an adult volunteer with us you can share a particular skill you have whether that be organisational providing office support, photography social media, estate management & animal handling. However experience or specific skill set is not needed as we will provide training to volunteers. If you have the ability to work independently this is highly advantageous however should you require a bit of support this is also available for limited number of people too. If you are interested or would like to find out more please get in touch.

Murton Trust is a registered charity and Murton Farm, Tea Room and Nature Reserve is also a popular visitor attraction based 2 miles outside of Forfar, Angus and our volunteer programme is for anyone aged 14 and over. We have many young volunteers who help at weekends and in the holidays when they can. Are you 14-8yrs with a few hours to spare? Would you like to get involved in helping Murton Trust? As a youth volunteer with us you can gain experience in visitor management, general estate maintenance and animal handling husbandry. If interested or want to find out more please get in touch.

Calling for volunteers who enjoy #alinecommunitywoodland! We now have 420 tree seedlings to plant! We need to get them in the ground as soon as possible. Can you contribute some time to help with this? Get in touch by messaging here, find us on Facebook or via the website. http://alinewoodland.org/

REAP is currently looking for 2 or 3 volunteers to help support upcoming gardening sessions at their Maryhill Therapeutic Garden in Elgin. Working alongside the REAP team, volunteers will help participants get involved in gardening activities, helping people to build their skills, confidence, and wellbeing. Therapeutic gardening is the use of garden space to improve and build resilience in mental health; to increase physical activity; develop social skills and encourage a healthier diet. REAP’s aim is to help participants improve their mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing through gardening and socialising in a beautiful, peaceful environment. Sessions are returning soon on February 11th and will run on a weekly basis on Tuesday afternoons 2-5pm or Friday mornings 10-12:30pm. Volunteers can help people take part in various gardening activities such as sowing seeds, learning about composting and harvesting vegetables to take home. There’s also a chance to socialise during the tea breaks! Volunteers will also be supported in their development by being offered training relevant to the project. If you are a friendly, patient person, able to engage with a wide variety of people, and can volunteer outside in a practical way, have an interest in gardening ( food growing or ornamental 😊 ), or even have skills that could help build a new garden bench!) please do get in touch with REAP, who will be very happy to tell you more about how to get involved. Tel 01542 888070

We are looking for personable and outgoing volunteers to join our Zero Waste Cafe team. Cafe volunteers are the first people that visitors see when coming in to our space. Cafe volunteers are essential for welcoming new people to our Zero Waste Hub as well as serving a variety of drinks and delicilous food made in-house by our cooking volunteers.

West Dunbartonshire has some beautiful areas we can all enjoy, can you spare a few hours to help us keep them clean and tidy? In partnership with colleagues at Scottish canals, our team of litter pickers do just that across stretches of the Forth and Clyde Canal in Clydebank, every week. Pickers collect litter and separate the materials, allowing for re-cycling. If you care about the appearance of the Canal or would like to maybe start a local litter-pick closer to home, this is a volunteering opportunity for you. Training and equipment will be provided.

The Moray Way Association runs an annual walking and outdoor festival each June. It has been growing year by year and we are finding that we need some help keeping up to date with bookings and coordinating information between attendees and event providers. We are a small group who are getting spread a bit too thin and would appreciate the help of someone who likes to make things come together. This can be done from anywhere with Internet access. We start taking bookings in spring and it reaches its busiest at the beginning of the Festival and we would like someone some help to manage our online bookings for this. As events happen outdoors, sometimes we need help with informing people of last minute changes. If you have an interest in any aspect of the outdoors you might enjoy helping other people to get out there and enjoy it too!

The Moray Way Association runs an annual walking and outdoor festival each June. It has been growing year by year and we are finding that we need some help keeping up to date with bookings and coordinating information between attendees and event providers. We are a small group who are getting spread a bit too thin and would appreciate the help of someone who likes to make things come together. This can be done from anywhere with Internet access. We start taking bookings in spring and it reaches its busiest at the beginning of the Festival and we would like someone some help to manage our online bookings for this. As events happen outdoors, sometimes we need help with informing people of last minute changes. If you have an interest in any aspect of the outdoors you might enjoy helping other people to get out there and enjoy it too!

The Moray Way Association runs an annual walking and outdoor festival each June. It has been growing year by year and we are finding that we need some help keeping up to date with bookings and coordinating information between attendees and event providers. We are a small group who are getting spread a bit too thin and would appreciate the help of someone who likes to make things come together. This can be done from anywhere with Internet access. We start taking bookings in spring and it reaches its busiest at the beginning of the Festival and we would like someone some help to manage our online bookings for this. As events happen outdoors, sometimes we need help with informing people of last minute changes. If you have an interest in any aspect of the outdoors you might enjoy helping other people to get out there and enjoy it too!

The Moray Way Association runs an annual walking and outdoor festival each June. It has been growing year by year and we are finding that we need some help keeping up to date with bookings and coordinating information between attendees and event providers. We are a small group who are getting spread a bit too thin and would appreciate the help of someone who likes to make things come together. This can be done from anywhere with Internet access. We start taking bookings in spring and it reaches its busiest at the beginning of the Festival and we would like someone some help to manage our online bookings for this. As events happen outdoors, sometimes we need help with informing people of last minute changes. If you have an interest in any aspect of the outdoors you might enjoy helping other people to get out there and enjoy it too!

The Moray Way Association runs an annual walking and outdoor festival each June. It has been growing year by year and we are finding that we need some help keeping up to date with bookings and coordinating information between attendees and event providers. We are a small group who are getting spread a bit too thin and would appreciate the help of someone who likes to make things come together. This can be done from anywhere with Internet access. We start taking bookings in spring and it reaches its busiest at the beginning of the Festival and we would like someone some help to manage our online bookings for this. As events happen outdoors, sometimes we need help with informing people of last minute changes. If you have an interest in any aspect of the outdoors you might enjoy helping other people to get out there and enjoy it too!

The Moray Way Association runs an annual walking and outdoor festival each June. It has been growing year by year and we are finding that we need some help keeping up to date with bookings and coordinating information between attendees and event providers. We are a small group who are getting spread a bit too thin and would appreciate the help of someone who likes to make things come together. This can be done from anywhere with Internet access. We start taking bookings in spring and it reaches its busiest at the beginning of the Festival and we would like someone some help to manage our online bookings for this. As events happen outdoors, sometimes we need help with informing people of last minute changes. If you have an interest in any aspect of the outdoors you might enjoy helping other people to get out there and enjoy it too!

The Moray Way Association runs an annual walking and outdoor festival each June. It has been growing year by year and we are finding that we need some help keeping up to date with bookings and coordinating information between attendees and event providers. We are a small group who are getting spread a bit too thin and would appreciate the help of someone who likes to make things come together. This can be done from anywhere with Internet access. We start taking bookings in spring and it reaches its busiest at the beginning of the Festival and we would like someone some help to manage our online bookings for this. As events happen outdoors, sometimes we need help with informing people of last minute changes. If you have an interest in any aspect of the outdoors you might enjoy helping other people to get out there and enjoy it too!

volunteers to assist with maintenance and practical tasks at Dunnet Forest, Caithness. This is a community woodland supported by volunteers. The green Gym meets Thursdays weekly.

Why we want you: We are looking for enthusiastic, outgoing individuals who can engage with our visitors while they are out and about on the Mousa RSPB reserve to enhance the visitor experience. The role holder will aid visitors with wildlife identification and give information on how the reserve is managed and the special species that live there. The role is also about encouraging people to give nature a home where they live and answering any general questions visitors have about Mousa, wildlife and the RSPB work across Shetland and further afield. What's in it for you: The chance to pass on your passion for nature to enthuse others. An incredible place to volunteer with travel costs covered by RSPB. An induction to the reserve, the RSPB, its vision and ways of working. An opportunity to become part of a friendly, supportive team. Regular line management support. Relevant training. An RSB uniform and name badge. References if appropriate. Appropriate training and equipment will be provided and expenses will be reimbursed where necessary. The RSPB is the country's largest nature conservation charity, inspiring everyone to give nature a home. Online link to apply: https://volunteer.rspb.org.uk/opportunities/29945-visitor-engagement-volunteer-on-reserves-live-interpretation-volunteer-rspb-mousa-2022-03-25

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. There is scope for people to contribute their talents in the area they feel most confident with general volunteer roles, alongside more specialist ones. This includes publicity and media and volunteers assisting in this are crucial in our organisation. 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 our Volunteering Team by emailing volunteer@aberdeenclimateaction.org or telephone: 07500 808 521.

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 small organisation and help us in 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. There is scope for people to contribute their talents in the area they feel most confident with general volunteer roles, alongside more specialist ones. Tasks can include: • Organise CWNE meetings and sub meetings • Attend meetings and take minutes and circulate them • Deal with email queries re climate week and create links with relevant organisations. • Chase up action points from meetings and ensure people are doing what is needed • Keep an eye on progress and encourage tasks to be completed by deadlines • Coordinate publicity of CWNE events • Help with publicity as required • Organise creation of posters, flyers, brochures for CWNE events • Create working documents and ensure information is inputted i.e. Climate Week events spreadsheet. • Research in relevant areas i.e. to find new partners for Climate Week • Remind Chair of action points • Researching potential funding avenues for CWNE events and organisation and pass info onto funding team • Be main point of contact and a conduit for relevant information to and from the CWNE Steering Group It is crucial role in our organisation but can be done by more than one person if it’s more than you want to do alone! If you’re interested just come along to our meetings and you can meet us all and see for yourself. Contact us for more details. A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference. For more details, please contact our Volunteering Team by emailing volunteer@aberdeenclimateaction.org or telephone: 07500 808 521.

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 to help in administration duties 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. There is scope for people to contribute their talents in the area they feel most confident with general volunteer roles, alongside more specialist ones. Administrator volunteers are crucial in our organisation. 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 our Volunteering Team by emailing volunteer@aberdeenclimateaction.org or telephone: 07500 808 521.

Aberdeen Climate Action is an organisation ran 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 small organisation and help us in 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. There is scope for people to contribute their talents in the area they feel most confident with general volunteer roles, alongside more specialist ones. It is crucial role in our organisation but can be done by more than one person if it’s more than you want to do alone! If you’re interested just come along to our meetings and you can meet us all and see for yourself. Can include assisting with tasks such as: • Organise meetings • Attend meetings and take minutes and circulate them • Deal with email queries in relation to ACA generally and climate week and be able to pass on emails to relevant people. • Chase up action points from meetings and ensure people are doing what is needed • Create working documents and ensure information is inputted i.e. Climate Week events spreadsheet. • Research in relevant areas i.e. to find new partners for Climate Week or new businesses/ services for Sustainability Portal etc. • Help organise ACA climate week events by speaking to relevant venues and gaining speakers for events etc. • Remind Chair of action points • Help with ACA projects by • Researching potential funding avenues and passing info onto funding team • Being a conduit for relevant information to and from the group. A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference. For more details, please contact our Volunteering Team by emailing volunteer@aberdeenclimateaction.org or telephone: 07500 808 521.

**All our volunteering activities are outdoors and managed carefully with covid in mind** Are you passionate about cycling and walking? Could you inspire young people in Aberdeen to cycle or walk more? Volunteer with I Bike! I Bike is a really fun and rewarding project to volunteer with that offers plenty of opportunities to get outdoors for cycling-related activities, boost the CV, gain experience of work with children and young people, meet new people and learn new skills. Good training and support is provided to all volunteers including an online Welcome Session, Child Protection Training, Cycling Skills and Bike Repairs. For most activities you don't have to own a bike to join in - bikes and helmets can be provided depending on availability. I Bike aims to help children and young people become more active through taking part in cycling and walking activities. You would be volunteering alongside a dedicated I Bike Officer in schools, supporting activities for children such as learn to cycle, playground cycle skills, led bike rides, led walks, bike maintenance and much more! What could be better than helping children to ride their bike without stabilisers for the first time? Hear from some of our fantastic volunteers via our website link at https://ibike.sustrans.org.uk/home/volunteers/ We advocate for volunteering for all - please talk to us if you have any accessibility requirements or other specific requirements. A fantastic opportunity to help. All volunteers make a real difference and are greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Anna Whealing, Project Officer, I Bike Volunteering, Sustrans Scotland at email: Anna.Whealing@sustrans.org.uk

Gomde Scotland is woodland hermitage and sanctuary, providing a secluded, peaceful retreat environment for the practice of meditation. People who come to visit and/or stay here, can benefit from the tried and tested methods of meditation and find ways to be healthier and happier. This charity, based on a fifty acre woodland between Findhorn Bay and Inverness, require volunteers to help with the constructing of accommodation for guests and volunteers. Skills in either building, carpentry, plumbing or electrics hugely welcome. Volunteers are welcome to stay onsite 25 hours per week for room and board. If local person is not staying, but would like to volunteer, the role is flexible and can be from 1 to more days per week.

Aberdeen Multicultural Centre (AMC) is an outcome driven, user led charity, committed to making a positive impact on the lives of wider communities in Aberdeen. AMC encourages co-operation and integration amongst diverse community groups. AMC’s vibrant aims are to support communities from social, economic, welfare & environmental perspectives. AMC has run Climate Change projects for the last five years aimed at awareness raising and changing behaviours in relation to home energy efficiency, active travel, food waste, recycling and home gardening amongst diverse communities in Aberdeen. AMC has become cultural hub of communities in Aberdeen. AMC has been organising different cultural events such as International Mother Language Day, Aberdeen Mela- One World Day, Multicultural Burns Night etc. AMC also involved in different sports & physical activities such as Multicultural Football Festival, Multicultural Bike Rally, Wellbeing & Mindfulness Meditation Sessions, Relaxation & Chair base exercises for BAME older people etc. Post Covid-19 recovery stage we are looking to go back to our normal operations and activities. Planning ahead we need a grant proposal writing volunteer’s support to our team. A fantastic and exciting opportunity to assist in the continued successful development of Aberdeen Multicultural Centre and make a real difference for people and communities. All help is greatly appreciated. For further information please contact Ahashan Habib, Centre Manager at E Mail: a.habib@abmc.org.uk or tel. 01224 561992.

We are seeking Trustees to join our charity Temple Old Kirk Friends. The charity is committed to bringing the beautiful Temple Old Kirk and kirkyard alive by raising money for conservation and involving local people and others interested in history, the environment and genealogy. Becoming an Old Kirk Friends Trustee means sharing your time and helping run the charity, joining in the fund-raising and taking part in workshops and events. It means being part of a dedicated group of Trustees and volunteers. In return know you are making a difference to our heritage and developing and abiding fascination with the richness found on the site of an Old Kirk.

This is an opportunity for someone with passion, commitment and drive to make a big difference to the way Scotland/your locality responds to climate change. The Scottish Communities Climate Action Network (SCCAN) is partnering with Climate for Change (C4C) to launch a brand new climate engagement program for Scotland – Climate Conversations. You will be one of our first facilitators and help SCCAN kickstart our program in Scotland. Facilitators are our agents of change. As a facilitator you will be part of a team that together will inspire hundreds of people throughout Scotland to stand up on climate change and move society and our leaders to action. This is an exciting role for you to use your love of working with people to empower the community, and to drive a groundswell of community action on climate change. You will work with volunteer hosts who will invite 8 – 12 friends and family to attend a Climate Conversation online or in their home. At these events, you will present to them about climate change (using our prepared scripts), the urgency for action and facilitate discussion that leads to a commitment to take more effective action. Our mission is to create the social climate for effective climate action in Scotland. Key Responsibilities  Imparting the urgency and scale of climate change to the people invited by the friends and family of each host  Inspiring attendees to commit to taking effective action on climate change  Attending monthly Ongoing Facilitator Training (1 hour?)  Recruiting more people to join as hosts and facilitators  Administration and record keeping of your Conversations  Maintaining our a host database and your own activity spreadsheet  Evaluating Conversations and providing feedback for improvement

Birch Tree Garden is a new community project offering fresh fruit and vegetables to the food poor in the community. They also provide training days for locals within the Falkirk area, which will include gardening rural skills (preparing a fleece to wool/felt), wood crafts, willow weaving, basket weaving, coppicing, wellbeing, cookery, animal husbandry, admin skills, and basic stock keeping and bookkeeping. As the organisation is new, the volunteer roles are quite informal. There are various volunteer opportunities available, such as: - Decorating - Cleaning - Gardening - Litter-picking - Erecting fencing - Building poultry housing and enclosures - Helping in the shop/café area - Animal husbandry Interested persons are asked to get in touch with Carol to discuss which role they are interested in taking on, or specific skills they have that may come in handy. Carol can be contacted by telephone at 07428 241052 or by email at info@birchtreefarmfalkirk.com

Our events volunteers would commit a couple hours every two weeks to the following activities • Setting up and attending event meetings • Facilitating and note taking • Tidying up notes • Event planning • Eventbrite • Delivering the event • Emails prior & post (w evaluation google form survey) to attendees and reports • Send recordings/pictures and reports • Feedback forms

This is an opportunity for someone with passion, commitment and drive to make a big difference to the way Scotland/your locality responds to climate change. The Scottish Communities Climate Action Network (SCCAN) is partnering with Climate for Change (C4C) to launch a brand new climate engagement program for Scotland – Climate Conversations. You will be one of our first facilitators and help SCCAN kickstart our program in Scotland. Facilitators are our agents of change. As a facilitator you will be part of a team that together will inspire hundreds of people throughout Scotland to stand up on climate change and move society and our leaders to action. Position Summary This is an exciting role for you to use your love of working with people to empower the community, and to drive a groundswell of community action on climate change. You will work with volunteer hosts who will invite 8 – 12 friends and family to attend a Climate Conversation online or in their home. At these events, you will present to them about climate change (using our prepared scripts), the urgency for action and facilitate discussion that leads to a commitment to take more effective action. Our mission is to create the social climate for effective climate action in Scotland. Key Responsibilities  Imparting the urgency and scale of climate change to the people invited by the friends and family of each host  Inspiring attendees to commit to taking effective action on climate change  Attending monthly Ongoing Facilitator Training (1 hour?)  Recruiting more people to join as hosts and facilitators  Administration and record keeping of your Conversations  Maintaining our a host database and your own activity spreadsheet  Evaluating Conversations and providing feedback for improvement

Location: Online/ face to face, all across Scotland Time required: 4 hours per week Commitment: Minimum 6 months Online Training provided This is an opportunity for someone with passion, commitment and drive to make a big difference to the way Scotland/your locality responds to climate change. The Scottish Communities Climate Action Network (SCCAN) is partnering with Climate for Change (C4C) to launch a brand new climate engagement program for Scotland – Climate Conversations. You will be one of our first facilitators and help SCCAN kickstart our program in Scotland. Facilitators are our agents of change. As a facilitator you will be part of a team that together will inspire hundreds of people throughout Scotland to stand up on climate change and move society and our leaders to action. About Climate Conversations Since 2015, Climate for Change has pioneered the Climate Conversations model. Using a party-plan model of small gatherings in people’s homes, a facilitator leads a discussion about climate change. Each Conversation generates leads for at least one more, resulting in built-in growth. This is a unique model within the climate movement that allows both deep engagement and exponential growth. C4C’s 2020 Impact Report demonstrates Climate Conversations is a uniquely powerful engagement tool within the climate movement, successful in reaching audiences that others have historically found challenging – especially the “wavering middle” – and in educating and empowering thousands of individuals to take action on climate. Further information is available at C4C’s website: www.climateforchange.org.au Position Summary This is an exciting role for you to use your love of working with people to empower the community, and to drive a groundswell of community action on climate change. You will work with volunteer hosts who will invite 8 – 12 friends and family to attend a Climate Conversation online or in their home. At these events, you will present to them about climate change (using our prepared scripts), the urgency for action and facilitate discussion that leads to a commitment to take more effective action. Our mission is to create the social climate for effective climate action in Scotland. Key Responsibilities  Imparting the urgency and scale of climate change to the people invited by the friends and family of each host  Inspiring attendees to commit to taking effective action on climate change  Attending monthly Ongoing Facilitator Training (1 hour?)  Recruiting more people to join as hosts and facilitators  Administration and record keeping of your Conversations  Maintaining our a host database and your own activity spreadsheet  Evaluating Conversations and providing feedback for improvement Main Beneficiary or Client Group Communities Please provide a more specific client description (if appropriate) Key Selection Criteria  Passion for solving climate change  Positive attitude, responsible and reliable  Able to foster a welcoming and positive atmosphere  Enjoy working with, supporting and empowering people  Confident with leading a group discussion independently  Engaging communication skills  Professional administration and organisation skills  Connection with a local community group is desirable but not essential. Maybe this is a way to start one if there isn’t already a group in your area  Be or become a member of SCCAN. We welcome both individuals and organisations. You can join here via short form: https://www.scottishcommunitiescan.org.uk/join-us/

Sorting. Tagging, pricing stock. Serving customers on the till. Merchandising and window dressing. Social media, photography. Upcycling projects

The Aberdeen City Council Ranger Service is expanding its highly successful volunteer ranger programme. We are recruiting committed and enthusiastic individuals to assist the Ranger Service at a variety of sites around the city. The work involved is varied and, where possible, tailored to the volunteer's interests. This would be a perfect opportunity for people wanting to develop their CV, to get out and learn more about the landscape, wildlife of local area or even just wanting to get out and enjoy some practical work in an interesting setting. We do ask that where possible volunteers commit to joining as many work days as they can, these will normally run once or twice a week through the year and will allow us to help you develop your skills and explore your interests. However if you only want to work in your local area, or if you are only interested in certain volunteer tasks, we are happy to only contact you when a relevant opportunity arises. We are also happy for people to join one of our sessions on a “taster” basis before committing long term. If you are interested in using this opportunity towards a John Muir Award, Duke of Edinburgh Award, Saltire Award or any other qualification please just let us know and we can see what we can do to help. Young people aged under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. We are a recipient of the Volunteer Friendly Award national quality standard - all volunteers are therefore guaranteed an extremely good welcome and experience volunteering with us. For an informal chat and further details please contact: Duncan McNeill (Countryside Ranger) at Email: countrysideranger@aberdeencity.gov.uk / Tel: 01224 326429.

Litter isn’t nice. It spoils the places we live, work and visit. It devalues our beautiful country. Clean Up Scotland is our campaign to tackle litter. Whether you are an individual, member of a community, school or a business, we can all work together to improve our environment. Through Clean Up Scotland, we raise awareness of our litter problem, take action and inspire others to do the same. We can help you to organise a litter pick, find a litter pick happening near you or nominate someone for our Clean Up Scotland Hero award. If you are a business, we can organise volunteering activities and CSR days, or you can support our campaign financially, knowing that your money will make a real difference to our environment. Together we can make a difference.

How would you like to be part of a charity with a difference? ‘Reusables’ is a charity shop run by Community Gift Exchange (CGX) where we believe everyone has a gift or skill to share. Little or no experience? All the better! CGX aims to equip people with the skills they need to go onto sustainable employment or further training (see also training details for further info). We want to help you realise your goals no matter how small or big! We value our Volunteers so much that we offer everyone who gives their time a free hearty, home-made lunch. Past and current volunteers particularly appreciate making new friends and being part of a genuinely inclusive community. The Reuseables shop operates on the ethos that all efforts should be made to save perfectly good items from going to waste. We would love you to be part of this effort! What might I be expected to do in this role? • Assisting in the day-to-day running of the CGX Charity Shop. • Recording sales and refunds, • Handling cash and card payments. • Assisting customers and providing excellent customer service. • Creating displays for visual merchandising. • Organising and pricing of stock. We value creativity so if you have a particular interest or passion (eg books) let us know and we can tailor the role to suit you! CGX have conducted and implemented a Covid-secure Risk Assessment and follow government guidelines. The safety and wellbeing of our volunteers and staff is our highest priority.

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.

Help us keep Rosewell looking beautiful by helping to maintain our community planters and green spaces. Opportunities also available in our sensory garden at The Steading. Supported by our Community Activities Assistant you will work with a team of volunteers headed up by a lead volunteer. You will be involved in planning and taking part in activities dependant on the season. This will include weeding, planting, pruning, watering, feeding and general maintenance in the various areas around the village and in The Steading including our Sensory Garden and vegetable patch.

Tayside Re-users uses databases to record and manage the sales of goods and stock movements from collection to sale as well as calculating the savings in weight and CO2 of items which would otherwise be thrown into landfill. This role will involve transferring information from accompanying documentation to the database and then filing the documentation. This role will give you the skills and experience you need to work in many organisations.

Tayside Re-Users need volunteers who can fix furniture. Furniture repairers play an important role in ensuring that many items which would otherwise be thrown away are recycled and sold in their shop. If you have a background in furniture repair or joinery, this role is perfect for you! Or come and learn some new skills in sanding, painting and varnishing.

Tayside Re-users receives donations from many sources and often these need to be collected - from our Hub, recycling centres, businesses and members of the public. Sold items also need to be delivered to the customer. As a Van & Warehouse Assistant, you help the Van Driver by collecting items from donors and making deliveries to customers. This involves handling heavy items such as furniture or white goods either on or off a van, into storage or into the sales area while keeping areas safe and tidy. You will need a good level of fitness for this role.

Connecting the Grassroots; Be part of a Global Movement by Taking Action Locally. Board Member Transition Town Forres For over a decade, Transition Town Forres (TTF) has been helping our local community increase ways of sustainable living. By initiating projects such as a thriving community garden, as well as providing opportunities for reskilling and recycling, TTF also promotes ways we can all address the Climate Emergency, including our dependence on fossil fuels. TTF works to strengthen a localised economy and by doing so, makes our communities more self-reliant and people more connected. Currently, a priority of TTF is to develop their board of trustees, and specifically, they are seeking someone to join the Board who has a skill set and experience in finance/accountancy/business management to serve for an initial one-year period. This is an exciting time to join TTF as it embarks upon another important milestone, in securing a community asset transfer of the building in which it operates on Bogton Road, Forres. Applications are welcomed from individuals who understand the challenges faced by small nonprofits, want to make a difference in their local community, and have a commitment to the Transition Towns movement and what it seeks to achieve. Trustee meetings take place 12 times a year and last approximately 1.5 hours. If unable to commit to being a board member, short-term (3-6 months) pro bono arrangements are welcomed, as well. For more information and an informal chat about the role, please contact Kelly Warren, ttforres@gmail.com

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.

Clachworks is opening a tool library which will allow members of the public to access a variety of tools at an affordable cost. This will also extend the life of the tools, meaning less tools are sent to landfill. Through the tool library we can reduce the overall consumption and waste of goods and facilitate a transition to a circular economy. We have a lot of tool donations coming in and need people to clean and repair them ready for loaning to the public. There is the potential for this to become a paid role. We are also looking for qualified PAT Testers.

Clachworks is opening a tool library which will allow members of the public to access a variety of tools at an affordable cost. This will also extend the life of the tools, meaning less tools are sent to landfill. Through the tool library we can reduce the overall consumption and waste of goods and facilitate a transition to a circular economy. We have a lot of tool donations coming in and we need qualified PAT testers to ensure the safety of the tools before we loan them to the public. There is the potential for this to become a paid role. We are also recruiting tool repair and maintenance technicians.

Castlebank Horticultural Centre sits within the historic Castlebank Park, on the banks of the Clyde in Lanark. Lanark Community Development Trust are looking for an enthusiastic individual to facilitate the maintenance and propagation from their rose collection. There is an opportunity for the development of the rose garden - including for the introduction of new plants and cultivars. Castlebank volunteers are supported by a dedicated team of staff and volunteers. Together, both staff and volunteers will propagate and grow a wide range of heirloom vegetables, herbs, rare edible plants, herbaceous, perennials, alpines, succulents, trees and shrubs for education and the restoration of historic Castlebank Park. The volunteer position would be ideal for an experienced gardener who is enthusiastic about roses and is looking to use their skills and knowledge to help out in the community. The volunteer will work with the Trusts' Educational Gardener, Stuart and fellow volunteers to maintain and develop the rose garden and herbaceous borders in the historic Castlebank Park terraced gardens. Specific tasks and duties: - Leading maintenance of the rose gardens including educating volunteers, dead heading, organic spraying, feeding, pruning etc. - Helping to maintain and develop herbaceous borders - Helping to maintain infrastructure

Castlebank Horticultural Centre sits within the historic Castlebank Park, on the banks of the Clyde in Lanark. Lanark Community Development Trust are looking for an enthusiastic individual to facilitate their plant propagation activities to provide their garden with healthy, pesticide free, organically grown plants and seedlings. Castlebank propagation volunteers are supported by dedicated team of staff and volunteers. Together, staff and volunteers grow a wide range of heirloom vegetables, herbs, rare edible plants, herbaceous, perennials, alpines, succulents, trees and shrubs for education and the restoration of historic Castlebank Park. This volunteer position would be ideal for a person looking to gain valuable experience prior to entering a career in horticulture - or for an experienced gardener looking to use their skills to help out in the community. The volunteer would work with their Educational Gardener, Stuart and fellow volunteers to produce quality, organic seedlings, herbs and other plants for growing on in the Education Gardens and Castlebank Park, and to sell at Castlebank Horticultural Centre events to raise funds for ongoing projects. Volunteers also help maintain and improve the propagation area including infrastructure and gardens. Specific tasks and duties: - Propagating by seed, cutlings, division and transplanting - Watering, fertilising, weeding and plant detailing - Helping to maintain infrastructure and propagation surrounds

Lil is a community interest company that literally stands for Lower Impact Living. We are looking for more volunteers to help us in our zero waste, zero fuss and 100% feel good mission. We're looking for volunteers who we would train towards working solo in the Lil Hub retail arm. Key tasks include: - Communicating with the public - Handling money and app based checkout - Fulfilling in person and online orders - Following laid out practises to meet hygiene, environmental health and trading standards.

Volunteers can be involved with gardening tasks, designing new areas of garden development, planning and running events. We are always keen to build on volunteer’s interests, skills and experience and therefore encourage suggestions and ideas and volunteers from all walks of life. It is not expected new volunteers to be an expert, or even to have any previous gardening experience. We welcome an array of skills.

Do you like to garden and build things? Would you like to learn about growing fruit and vegetables? Do you have a few hours free each week to develop The Heugh Community Growing Garden? We are in the early stages of developing the old Tranent Gasworks site on The Heugh into a community growing garden and a resource for the local community. We are looking for volunteers to help with rubbish clearing, tree-felling, ground digging, pathworks, building raised beds and growing.

We are on the look-out for budding gardeners to help transform our Sensory Garden and outdoor space at the Aberdeen Science Centre. An ideal opportunity for those who are interested in gardening; those who enjoy the outdoors; or want to be a bit more active, helping in the local community and supporting a local charity create an inspiring outdoor space and sensory garden for visitors. We are flexible with times and working days, as long as you are keen to get stuck-in, we want to hear from you! Please contact us at email: volunteer@asc.scot for more details. Further information is also available on our website at https://aberdeensciencecentre.org/garden-volunteer/

Organise donated food stock, ensuring it is stored appropriately and distributed between our shelves and our partners. Record where food is going, take some round to local hostels. Help us make new connections with charities across the city to better distribute the food.

**All our volunteering activities are outdoors and managed carefully with covid in mind** Are you passionate about cycling and walking? Could you inspire young people to cycle or walk more? Volunteer with I Bike! I Bike is a really fun and rewarding project to volunteer with that offers plenty of opportunities to get outdoors for cycling-related activities, boost the CV, gain experience of work with children and young people, meet new people and learn new skills. Good training and support is provided to all volunteers including an online Welcome Session, Child Protection Training, Cycling Skills and Bike Repairs. For most activities you don't have to own a bike to join in - bikes and helmets can be provided depending on availability. I Bike aims to help children and young people become more active through taking part in cycling and walking activities. You would be volunteering alongside a dedicated I Bike Officer in schools, supporting activities for children such as learn to cycle, playground cycle skills, led bike rides, led walks, bike maintenance and much more! What could be better than helping children to ride their bike without stabilisers for the first time? Hear from some of our fantastic volunteers via our website link below. We advocate for volunteering for all - please talk to us if you have any accessibility requirements or other specific requirements.

ABOUT RSPB The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is the UK's largest nature conservation charity. Originally set up in 1889, they began working on their nature reserve at Loch Leven in 1967. You can join their fantastic team of volunteers who are helping to inspire everyone to give nature a home and secure a healthy environment for wildlife. You will gain skills that give you an invaluable insight into the RSPB's essential work. 'SCHOOLS ON RESERVES' PROGRAMME Each of the RSPB's reserves offer school groups the opportunity to book outdoor sessions in which they learn about and are inspired by the beautiful and amazing wildlife on the reserve. The RSPB's 'Schools on Reserves' programme aims to give school children the chance to experience nature first-hand, and by helping the group you can be part of that exciting journey of discovery. You can share in the excitement by becoming a volunteer helping in the delivery of our education programme to visiting schools. Typical activities range from hands on exploration of meadows, woods and ponds to playing environmental games. THE ROLE As a Schools on Reserve Leader you can help inspire school children, giving them the chance to experience nature first-hand. By being part of that exciting journey of discovery you will help the Learning Officer in making sure children get the most out of their visit. You will be leading the delivery of high-quality learning activities to school children who are visiting the site with their school. This includes: - Engage with the participants to inspire them about wildlife. - Facilitate the participants' learning during the activity. - Assist with equipment and resource maintenance. - Assist with feedback and evaluation. - Attend an initial induction and training session and participate in occasional skills development opportunities. This opportunity runs during school term time, during the day each week day (dependent on school bookings). ESSENTIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE - A keen interest in wildlife, conservation and the environment. - An enthusiasm for outdoor education and willingness to learn new skills. - A resourceful and flexible approach to be able to cope with a wide variety of ages and abilities of children. - The confidence and ability to lead or facilitate a fun and active day's education programme with a group of students and their teacher. - Ability to communicate effectively with children of differing needs and levels of understanding. - Self-motivated with ability to work as part of a team and alone. DESIRABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE - Field teaching experience would be an advantage. - Some ecological knowledge of habitat types would be an advantage. - Some knowledge of the local history of the area would be an advantage. NOTE: If you are interested in supporting rather than leading education sessions, please ask Sarah about Volunteer Learning Support opportunities by emailing: sarah.cooper1@rspb.org.uk

Start your day knowing that you’re making a real difference to people’s lives and volunteer with a great team of people who are working to support greater independence and opportunity for people with learning disabilities and autism. Real Life Options is looking for an volunteer who is enthusiastic about gardening and willing to share their enthusiasm with residents and staff. Currently, they would like to create a space for residents to enjoy and grow their own vegetables but also want to look at expanding the garden in more creative ways. Do you think you may be able to help? Some of the main gardening tasks can include: • Planting Pruning Sowing Seeds Weeding • Edging Borders, Digging Ground Clearance Grass Cutting The Volunteer Gardener role offers: • Opportunities to learn new gardening skills and gain more gardening experience. • Creating a haven for residents that have learning disabilities. • Opportunities to make new friends. • Satisfaction of helping to maintain the gardens. • Assisting staff and becoming part of care friendly team that help vulnerable people.

**All our volunteering activities are outdoors and managed carefully with covid in mind** Are you passionate about cycling and walking? Could you inspire young people to cycle or walk more? Volunteer with I Bike! I Bike is a really fun and rewarding project to volunteer with that offers plenty of opportunities to get outdoors for cycling-related activities, boost the CV, gain experience of work with children and young people, meet new people and learn new skills. Good training and support is provided to all volunteers including an online Welcome Session, Child Protection Training, Cycling Skills and Bike Repairs. For most activities you don't have to own a bike to join in - bikes and helmets can be provided depending on availability. I Bike aims to help children and young people become more active through taking part in cycling and walking activities. You would be volunteering alongside a dedicated I Bike Officer in schools, supporting activities for children such as learn to cycle, playground cycle skills, led bike rides, led walks, bike maintenance and much more! What could be better than helping children to ride their bike without stabilisers for the first time? Hear from some of our fantastic volunteers via our website link below. We advocate for volunteering for all - please talk to us if you have any accessibility requirements or other specific requirements.

**All our volunteering activities are outdoors and managed carefully with covid in mind** Are you passionate about cycling and walking? Could you inspire young people to cycle or walk more? Volunteer with I Bike! I Bike is a really fun and rewarding project to volunteer with that offers plenty of opportunities to get outdoors for cycling-related activities, boost the CV, gain experience of work with children and young people, meet new people and learn new skills. Good training and support is provided to all volunteers including an online Welcome Session, Child Protection Training, Cycling Skills and Bike Repairs. For most activities you don't have to own a bike to join in - bikes and helmets can be provided depending on availability. I Bike aims to help children and young people become more active through taking part in cycling and walking activities. You would be volunteering alongside a dedicated I Bike Officer in schools, supporting activities for children such as learn to cycle, playground cycle skills, led bike rides, led walks, bike maintenance and much more! What could be better than helping children to ride their bike without stabilisers for the first time? Hear from some of our fantastic volunteers via our website link below. We advocate for volunteering for all - please talk to us if you have any accessibility requirements or other specific requirements.

**All our volunteering activities are outdoors and managed carefully with covid in mind** Are you passionate about cycling and walking? Could you inspire young people to cycle or walk more? Volunteer with I Bike! I Bike is a really fun and rewarding project to volunteer with that offers plenty of opportunities to get outdoors for cycling-related activities, boost the CV, gain experience of work with children and young people, meet new people and learn new skills. Good training and support is provided to all volunteers including an online Welcome Session, Child Protection Training, Cycling Skills and Bike Repairs. For most activities you don't have to own a bike to join in - bikes and helmets can be provided depending on availability. I Bike aims to help children and young people become more active through taking part in cycling and walking activities. You would be volunteering alongside a dedicated I Bike Officer in schools, supporting activities for children such as learn to cycle, playground cycle skills, led bike rides, led walks, bike maintenance and much more! What could be better than helping children to ride their bike without stabilisers for the first time? Hear from some of our fantastic volunteers via our website link below. We advocate for volunteering for all - please talk to us if you have any accessibility requirements or other specific requirements.

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ReBOOT has been going strong as a social enterprise since 1997 – and offers a complete computer recycling service that has been massively reducing the environmental impact of waste electronics in Moray, by reusing and recycling donated technology. Refurbished computers and other devices are also donated back to people or community groups who may struggle to afford a device or sold to the community at affordable prices in our shop. We are also now producing some nifty creative products with our plastics recycling, too. Volunteers are at the core of our success and now, we are looking for 4-5 new people to join our team. You don’t need a background in computers to volunteer all we ask is that you are able to give a minimum 4-hour time commitment during ReBOOT’s hours of operation. This can be any day or days, Monday to Thursday, 9.30- 3.30pm. Initially we’d like you to volunteer on a regular basis, so you can see what’s involved and find a role that’s right for you. Anything that is not reused or rebuilt is recycled, so the type of activities you'd be undertaking whilst volunteering can include: Testing hardware, refurbishing devices or sorting and stripping devices into recyclable components Assist in the loading/unloading and packaging of pallet shipments in the warehouse Help keep an asset log up to date Joining the crew on the van to pick up donations Driving the Van ( Over 25’s only ) What We Can Offer You: We are a friendly bunch – we want our volunteers to make connections, make friends and know that what they do and the time they give, really matters. We offer a full induction and further training opportunities if desired. Learn about the recycling industry and social enterprises. Gain skills, experience and enjoy it while you do it. Help reduce waste and help the planet! If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact: info@reboot-forres.co.uk

Gain practical experience in facilitating behaviour change towards low carbon living. Our waste projects are funded by the City of Edinburgh Council and aim to support residents across the city to reduce waste, prevent food waste, encourage reuse and recycling. Our projects aim to improve communities by addressing recycling participation, litter and fly-tipping in a creative and engaging manner. Volunteers are regularly provided a list of upcoming events and tasks and can opt in to those they would like to get involved with.

We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to help assist the Head Gardener manage the garden at Moat Brae, National Centre for Children's Literature.

Supporting a local charity aimed at inclusiveness and working to promote, sustain and increase individual education and access to local, fresh grown produce. To help alleviate food poverty, to promote healthy living and access to outdoor spaces and to enhance community cohesiveness. To support and empower those who are impacted by health. Various roles are available depending on preference. We have a wide list of opportunities from helping in the gardens, becoming a lead volunteer, mentoring other volunteers, helping out at activities and open days in the community gardens, being involved in the online presence of the charity eg taking pictures and possibly helping with IT. We are also involved with several other initiatives and we are happy to discuss volunteer involvement in these areas too, where appropriate.

Supporting a local charity aimed at inclusiveness and working to promote, sustain and increase individual education and access to local, fresh grown produce. To help alleviate food poverty, to promote healthy living and access to outdoor spaces and to enhance community cohesiveness. To support and empower those who are impacted by health. Various roles are available depending on preference. We have a wide list of opportunities from helping in the gardens, becoming a lead volunteer, mentoring other volunteers, helping out at activities and open days in the community gardens, being involved in the online presence of the charity eg taking pictures and possibly helping with IT. We are also involved with several other initiatives and we are happy to discuss volunteer involvement in these areas too, where appropriate.

Supporting a local charity aimed at inclusiveness and working to promote, sustain and increase individual education and access to local, fresh grown produce. To help alleviate food poverty, to promote healthy living and access to outdoor spaces and to enhance community cohesiveness. To support and empower those who are impacted by health. Various roles are available depending on preference. We have a wide list of opportunities from helping in the gardens, becoming a lead volunteer, mentoring other volunteers, helping out at activities and open days in the community gardens, being involved in the online presence of the charity eg taking pictures and possibly helping with IT. We are also involved with several other initiatives and we are happy to discuss volunteer involvement in these areas too, where appropriate.

Supporting a local charity aimed at inclusiveness and working to promote, sustain and increase individual education and access to local, fresh grown produce. To help alleviate food poverty, to promote healthy living and access to outdoor spaces and to enhance community cohesiveness. To support and empower those who are impacted by health. Various roles are available depending on preference. We have a wide list of opportunities from helping in the gardens, becoming a lead volunteer, mentoring other volunteers, helping out at activities and open days in the community gardens, being involved in the online presence of the charity eg taking pictures and possibly helping with IT. We are also involved with several other initiatives and we are happy to discuss volunteer involvement in these areas too, where appropriate.

Supporting a local charity aimed at inclusiveness and working to promote, sustain and increase individual education and access to local, fresh grown produce. To help alleviate food poverty, to promote healthy living and access to outdoor spaces and to enhance community cohesiveness. To support and empower those who are impacted by health. Various roles are available depending on preference. We have a wide list of opportunities from helping in the gardens, becoming a lead volunteer, mentoring other volunteers, helping out at activities and open days in the community gardens, being involved in the online presence of the charity eg taking pictures and possibly helping with IT. We are also involved with several other initiatives and we are happy to discuss volunteer involvement in these areas too, where appropriate.

Supporting a local charity aimed at inclusiveness and working to promote, sustain and increase individual education and access to local, fresh grown produce. To help alleviate food poverty, to promote healthy living and access to outdoor spaces and to enhance community cohesiveness. To support and empower those who are impacted by health. Various roles are available depending on preference. We have a wide list of opportunities from helping in the gardens, becoming a lead volunteer, mentoring other volunteers, helping out at activities and open days in the community gardens, being involved in the online presence of the charity eg taking pictures and possibly helping with IT. We are also involved with several other initiatives and we are happy to discuss volunteer involvement in these areas too, where appropriate.

Supporting a local charity aimed at inclusiveness and working to promote, sustain and increase individual education and access to local, fresh grown produce. To help alleviate food poverty, to promote healthy living and access to outdoor spaces and to enhance community cohesiveness. To support and empower those who are impacted by health. Various roles are available depending on preference. We have a wide list of opportunities from helping in the gardens, becoming a lead volunteer, mentoring other volunteers, helping out at activities and open days in the community gardens, being involved in the online presence of the charity eg taking pictures and possibly helping with IT. We are also involved with several other initiatives and we are happy to discuss volunteer involvement in these areas too, where appropriate.

Mainly bases at Kingussie Allotments, Am Fasgadh and the new Aviemore hospital in the future. We are seeking some people interested in gardening tasks to work alongside service users throughout the year. We would also like to find someone who would be interested in setting up and managing our social media including uploading pictures, posting about events.

We are currently looking for volunteers for our open volunteer days on Thursdays. Volunteers will drop in any time between 10am - 5pm and spend time cultivating the market garden and beautifying the Croft. This is not only a good opportunity to get involved in our community, but also a great way to get hands-on experience of gardening and DIY crafts led by our education officers. Spend time outside, learn something and meet great folks!

To assist the Rangers in conserving, enhancing and promoting the appropriate use and enjoyment of the area. Duties include assisting with the management of key sites and promoted routes by carrying out regular checks, Practical maintenance on fences, signposts, gates and paths and Litter picking This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors on a variety of tasks.

WDCS Shorewatch programme is looking for dedicated volunteers to carry out 10 minute whale and dolphin monitoring surveys ('Shorewatch') from designated watching sites along the Scottish Coastline., and at points in Harris and Lewis. Volunteers will be trained to identify common whale, dolphin and porpoise species found in Scottish waters, use specialised watching equipment and record presence and absence sightings data. The programme aims to provide long term, regular and year-round monitoring at sites of particular interest. With the aim of learning more about how whales and dolphins use these areas; highlighting any changes in distribution and behaviour. By collecting information to help WDCS understand more about whales and dolphins locally, volunteers will be actively contributing to their protection.

Friends of Aberdeen Beach (a.k.a FAB) is a community group committed to maintaining and improving the quality of seaside between the mouth of the rivers Dee and Don. We, at Friends of Aberdeen Beach, do regular litter picks on the city’s beach. It’s an opportunity to get out and about in the fresh air, meet new people and do your bit for our community. Removing litter not only makes the beach look nicer but it also helps protect the wildlife off Aberdeen’s coast (like the dolphins, seals and seabirds) and keeps beach users and dogs safe from rubbish that’s been washed up. We liaise with Aberdeen City Council who assist us with our clean ups, provide equipment to us and install and maintain local facilities (bins, public toilets, information signs etc.). A fantastic, enjoyable opportunity to help and make a positive difference to Aberdeen’s wonderful beach. For further details please contact: Heather Lyons (Chairperson) at email: friendlybeachaberdeen@gmail.com or heather-lyons@hotmail.co.uk and also our facebook page and website at: http://www.friends-of-aberdeen-beach.co.uk/ and https://www.facebook.com/groups/1734153026833610/

As a Friend of Dundee Law you will be part of a team of enthusiastic people, giving their time to make our most iconic green space better for everyone. You can develop your interests and learn from others in Nature and wildlife, Geology and Archaeology, Practical Conservation, Committee admin, People and community involvement, Promotion. The group are involved in activities committee meetings, advice to the council, cutting back overgrown vegetation, wildlife surveys, historical researching etc. You can help put on events for the public or make use of funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund for training.

ABOUT ACE Alloa Community Enterprises (ACE) are currently looking for a Workshop Volunteer within their Remakery. The Remakery is a reuse charity hub, looking for a skilled volunteer for less than 16 hours per week. This role will be to assist in crafting, making and teaching volunteers about climate change, through crafts and recycling, whilst building soft skills and providing support to those with ASN. THE ROLE Duties will include welcoming people into the Remakery, assisting with enquiries, making and pricing items. For volunteers that would rather not be customer facing, there are hands on scrap sorting in the warehouse, tidying, stocking shelves, and making sure all health and safety is compliant. For the more creative volunteers, you can help make items and craft packs from scrap materials in the store to sell at events and online. ACE have a dedicated craft area for this. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU - Meet new people – this is a fantastic way to meet new people, make friends and have fun! - Help the Community – Contribute to your community in a very positive way by volunteering some of your time to help the Remakery! - Gain New Skills – There is opportunity to gain new skills, accreditations and a reference for your CV, as well as the experience you will gain from the Remakery. - Whether you are looking for a permanent volunteer role, or just on a temporary basis, ACE welcome and volunteer contributions to the Remakery. HOW TO APPLY Please contact remakery@ace.scot and tell them some information about yourself.

Environmental project to increase year-round clearing of bruk in local verges and beaches.

Forfar Open Gardens are looking for Volunteer Gardeners to provide general help within the garden whether that be pottering in the outdoor or indoor planting areas, clearing and pruning in the large woodland space or any of the many jobs in between. The garden is an open space for people young and old to come along and enjoy so you have a keen interest in gardening or would like to learn then they would love to hear from you. Youth opportunities are available on Friday afternoons. Interested? Want to know more? Get in touch.

Key tasks: We have a number of different roles available from shop floor volunteers (Welcoming and informing customers at the Shrub, working on the till, keeping the shop floor tidy, chatting to customers about carbon literacy and sustainable fashion ) to pricing and sorting (helping in the stockroom, sorting and pricing donations, working out which things to keep and which things to pass on) as well as helping with merchandising and displays. We would also love to have some volunteers with particular interests (e.g. graphic design, photography, organisation skills).

We have an exciting new role becoming available at the Zero Waste Hub as we relaunch our Zero Waste Cafe. The role involves working alongside the Cafe Coordinator to create, prepare and present a changing weekly menu of tasty and affordable food recovered from our Food Sharing Project. Using food that would otherwise end up as food waste helps us get closer to a true circular economy and a world without waste.

**All our volunteering activities are outdoors and managed carefully with covid in mind** Are you passionate about cycling? Do you have an interest in bike maintenance? Volunteer with I Bike! I Bike is a really fun and rewarding project to volunteer with that offers plenty of opportunities to get outdoors for cycling-related activities, boost the CV, gain experience of work with children and young people, meet new people and learn new skills. In Aberdeen, we're particularly looking for people who are interested in bike maintenance. Maybe you want to improve your existing skills, get some practice alongside others or put your expertise to good use! Training and support is provided for all levels. I Bike is a schools programme which aims to help children and young people become more active through taking part in cycling and walking activities. You would be volunteering alongside a dedicated I Bike Officer in schools. Our maintenance sessions are called Dr Bike where we set up a workshop in the school grounds to fix children's bikes. But there are plenty of other activities we run for children such as learn to cycle, playground cycle skills, led bike rides, led walks and much more! Hear from some of our fantastic volunteers via our website at https://ibike.sustrans.org.uk/home/volunteers/ We advocate for volunteering for all - please talk to us if you have any accessibility requirements or other specific requirements. A fantastic opportunity to help. All volunteers make a real difference and are greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Anna Whealing, Project Officer, I Bike Volunteering, Sustrans Scotland at email: Anna.Whealing@sustrans.org.uk

Do you have a few hours to spare on an occasional evening and would like to help then please get in touch. Kirriemuir Food Hub required volunteers to collect stock from local collection points daily, brought to the hub, weighed and put away. Proper instructions will be given to anyone interested in being part of the team helping reduce food waste.

Rottal Vegetable Garden is a safe environment for people to come and connect with nature while learning to grow their own food in a sustainable way. Opening the farm on a Wednesday for volunteers to come and help out with different tasks, from shifting stones to weeding and sowing in a favourable environment for mental health recovery and post COVID recovery.

Volunteers will be undertaking a series of conservation tasks including replacing timber steps, woodland management and removal of non-native species. The site is part of the Clyde Valley Woodlands National Nature Reserve. Volunteers would be helping to manage and conserve the site and it’s habitats for the benefit of the wildlife and for people to enjoy. The volunteers could also learn more about the biodiversity, and opportunities are available to get involved in other projects and programmes with South Lanarkshire Council's Greenspace Team and Clydesdale Community Initiatives. No skills required. Guidance, training and tools talks are given for each task. The group meet once a month (the last Thursday of the month) from 10.30am and finish up at 2.30 pm approx. 2020 dates here: http://www.locator.org.uk/events/chatelherault-environmental-volunteering

Castlebank Horticultural Centre are looking for volunteers with a keen interest in growing local produce, greening their fingers and looking to learn new skills within their luxurious community garden. The role gives volunteers the chance to meet new people, learn new skills and enjoy some fresh air whilst socialising with others in a friendly green environment. All tools and equipment are provided. However it is requested that volunteers wear comfy clothes and sensible shoes. All ages are welcome. However children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Responsibilities will include: Ensuring the meetings are effectively organised. Ensuring the effective flow of business between committees. Providing information and data, or obtaining it from others. Ensuring actions are assigned by the committee to appropriate individuals. Upholding the requirements of governing documents; advising the Chair. Knowledge of mental health and substance use desirable.

The KLSB Community Group was formed in 2018 after it was identified that there was a need for a local group in the area to help tackle issues including food insecurities, social welfare, support and general community wellbeing. We started as a small litter picking group where we gained support from local residents, groups and businesses. Since those early days we have now become a registered Scottish charity who operate a food pantry, a support hub and we are also in the process of bringing a large community garden to the area. We continue to work in the community by bringing colour to our public gardens as well as our micro gardens which can be found throughout our area. Poverty affects millions of people in the UK. Poverty means not being able to heat your home, pay your rent, or buy the essentials for your children. It means waking up every day facing insecurity, uncertainty, and impossible decisions about money. It means facing marginalisation - and even discrimination - because of your financial circumstances. The constant stress it causes can lead to problems that deprive people of the chance to play a full part in society. We operate a community food pantry in King Street, Stenhousemuir where Falkirk residents can join, and be entitled to a weekly shopping at a much reduced cost. We also operate a food bank where we take referrals from local authorities and groups such as church groups, councillors, doctors, schools, Support for People, Self-Isolation Support & Social Workers. We provide this range of services with help from many local volunteers and we offer you the chance to join us, we are an enthusiastic and welcoming team who work together to make a positive impact on our community, volunteer tasks include: - planting and maintaining local green spaces, including our flowering planters - helping out at the Food Pantry by serving pantry users, organising and sorting food items, keeping the area clean and tidy - helping out at events or at our Community Hub where our other community groups are welcomed to host their own meetings and get-togethers, free of charge

We need people to report their squirrel sightings so that we can assess where the threat is prevalent. You can report sightings of both red and grey squirrels at scottishsquirrels.org.uk We also need people to get actively involved in red squirrel conservation. There is a role for everyone and full training is provided: • surveying and monitoring of local woods • raising public awareness and engaging the community (including running events and social media) • group administration duties • data management and IT • grey squirrel control

As an environmental charity we aim to keep as much as we can out of landfill. One of our main areas is texttiles. As a Textile Assistant you will be involved in sorting out textiles then preparing them for resale which includes ironing and pricing. This role does not involve dealing with the public but you should have the ability to work well as part of a team.

Some donations which Tayside Re-users receive are not suitable for restoring to their original condition and these are upcycled into something new instead. For this, Tayside Re-users need a Paint Sprayer. This will involve using our spray booth and spray equipment to upcycle household goods and furniture. This opportunity would suit someone who is considering a trade as a career. Paint spraying experience is preferred but basic training can be given.

The tasks involved are maintaining and identifying paths in the neighbourhood of Liff, Birkhill/Muirhead, Auchterhouse, and we have been a very successful organisation over the last 20 or so years. The Rosemill/ Auchterhouse station railway path is an excellent example of what we have helped organise, in conjunction with Angus Council and we are always on the lookout for more paths to add to those available. As a committee we meet about 7 or 8 times a year and we have our own expert in using weedkillers where necessary, and we have connections with other groups who provide labour for tasks such as cutting back grass and weeds when these become too thick for walkers. So the secretary would have the tasks of organising meetings, booking venues for same, contacting grass cutting groups (including where necessary the appropriate expertise at Angus Council).

The Burghead Station Yard Community Garden is a friendly garden looking for volunteers who would like to help a little. In fact, volunteers can help out as much or as little as they want, no experience necessary, even 10 minutes of weeding is most appreciated! Or if you could help with a wee bit of lawn mowing round the garden that would be awesome too. (Mower supplied!) This garden is truly all about community. Get in touch if you would like to find out more! https://www.facebook.com/pg/burgheadstationyard/about

No long term commitment, you can do just one day and there is no application process, simply call us with the date you want to come and we will book you a seat on our minibus. The work carried out by our volunteers can make a positive difference to an area immediately benefiting the environment, wildlife and people. It's worthwhile, fun and sociable. We do practical activities such as tree planting, tree weeding, control of invasive species, pathwork, pondwork, meadow raking, fencing and more.

The Ecology Centre are an ecological charity based at Kinghorn Loch. We are always looking for volunteers to help out around the site. We offer various different roles which are easily tailored to fit most physical capabilities. You could be working around the site repairing paths, planting trees, preparing beds and helping our staff team keep on top of the weeds, whilst also tackling the main project that come about each season We also have a fantastic market garden with 2 polytunnels which requires constant weeding, watering, sowing and harvesting throughout the year. We also do lots of conservation work around the site, including site surveys and habitat preservation. This year we will be looking at raising 1000’s of plants to use around the site and in our market garden, whilst also making some available to local community groups. Our Wednesday volunteering session includes a free shared lunch with the majority of the produce coming from our market garden. We also share a lot of the produce we harvest with our volunteers through our community fridge No experience is required as full training will be provided

Working on a croft which is developing a business to provide veg boxes for the local community. The opportunity offers the chance to gain experience and knowledge of organic vegetable production including preparing land, raising seedlings, potting on and harvest. Organic methods are used for soil fertility, pest and disease prevention and weed control. Minimal fossil fuel use is also important and hand tools and animals are used to clear land for production. Other croft work such as fencing, working with sheep, pigs, hens or selling produce to the local community is also available. Work is varied but can be physically demanding and sometimes take place in wet, windy or cold weather. Oilskins, gloves and some sizes of rubber boots can be provided.

How would you like to be part of a charity with a difference? At Community Gift Exchange (CGX) we believe everyone has a gift or skill to share. Little or no experience? All the better! CGX aims to equip people with the skills they need to go onto sustainable employment or further training (see also training details for further info). We want to help you realise your goals no matter how small or big! We value our Volunteers so much that we offer everyone who gives their time a free hearty, home-made lunch. Past and current volunteers particularly appreciate making new friends and being part of a genuinely inclusive community. Cycleworks aims to save bicycles from going to waste by repairing, fixing and restoring so they can be ridden once again! What can I expect to learn and do in this role? • Bicycle refurbishment including : bike ‘stripping’; brake and gear calibration; wheel repair and building; pedal care and repair • How to set up a bicycle for a customer • How to fully clean and maintain a bicycle • How to check parts for wear and sort accordingly • Maintain the workshop to a high standard of tidiness This is a great opportunity if you are interested in going into mechanics or engineering to gain experience of a workshop environment. CGX have conducted and implemented a Covid-secure Risk Assessment and follow government guidelines. The safety and wellbeing of our volunteers and staff is our highest priority.

The Shorewatch citizen science project is a network of volunteers trained and supported by WDC to carry out regular 10-minute surveys from Shorewatch sites across Scotland. We know that Scotland is home to a number of whale and dolphin species, yet there are still so many unanswered questions about where they breed, feed and travel. We believe it is important to keep eyes on the sea so we can better understand these amazing creatures to better protect them. To become a Shorewatch volunteer, you will attend a full day training session where you will learn how to identify different species of cetacean, and how to carry out a 10-minute Shorewatch. You’ll then be fully supported by our Northern Isles Policy Officer in carrying out your first few watches from one of our selected sites – in Shetland these are Mousa Sound, Eshaness Lighthouse, Sumburgh Head Lighthouse, Lerwick (the Knab), Belmont (Unst) and South Nesting Bay. All of the equipment you need to carry out the 10-minute survey will be accessible at each site. Understanding the movements of whales, dolphins and porpoises will allow us to comprehend how our behaviours affect them. We can use the data we gather to influence policy makers and advise developers to ensure better protection for whales and dolphins. Shorewatch relies on our amazing community volunteers to collect this vital data.

Through shared gardening activities, environmental improvements and events, Grow 73 aims to improve the health and well-being of our community and make Rutherglen the place to be. Their group of volunteers meet every Monday morning from 10am until 11.30am/12pm at their base in Overtoun Park, the shipping container in the area of the park near to the BMX track and health centre. The sessions are free and open to anyone. As a volunteer with Grow 73 you will be part of a friendly, hardworking team, discovering new skills and interests and making a positive contribution to your community. This is an opportunity to have fun, meet new people and gain experience in a hands-on environment where you will see your efforts make a real difference. Please pop along and join in – no gardening experience or equipment required (just bring gardening gloves!) Grow 73 are currently in negotiations with SLC to lease 3 disused bowling greens in Overtoun Park to develop a fantastic community garden so this is a great time to join up. Due to Covid 19 we are not serving hot drinks so volunteers are encouraged to bring their own if they wish, as well as their own gloves if possible. Grow 73 is disinfecting the tools after use and will be abiding by social distancing rules. Please bring comfortable , weather proof clothes as we generally dont have a place to shelter.

As a Voluntary Farm and Gardens Volunteer you will become part of a team within our farm and gardens, set in beautiful surroundings 5miles outside of Aberdeen city centre and close to the Deeside Railway line. The opportunity does not require you to have previous experience, we just ask that you are caring, patient and willing to help our pupils, have an interest in people and different ways of communications. Please note- our farm cares for cows, pigs, goats, hens and alpacas. Our pupils age from 12-25 years old and as part of your position, you will be with them when they attend the farm and gardens as part of their personalised daily routines and assist them with their tasks. Training provided in induction and support given throughout the volunteering time within Camphill School Aberdeen. A fantastic opportunity to help with all assistance making a real difference and greatly appreciated. For more details please contact Naomi Paton, Recruitment Administrator at E Mail: n.paton@crss.org.uk or tel.: 01224 866162.

We are a small charity in Aberdeen City who have the benefit of a beautiful garden where Survivors of sexual violence can spend time enjoying peace and tranquillity. Due to the work load of our staff and Volunteer Support Workers, we are not able to maintain the garden consistently and therefore are looking for someone or a few individuals who would be able to spare an hour or so per week to cut the grass and maintain the flower boarders etc. Excellent support is provided to all volunteers. The Volunteer(s) would be given a brief introduction/induction to the charity and equipment used to carry out the tasks. The benefits to Survivors, staff and Volunteer Support Workers is immense so your input would be highly valued by the charity. For further details please contact Wilma Thomson, Manager on email: manager@rasane.org.uk or tel.: 01224 590932.

Gomde Scotland is woodland hermitage and sanctuary, providing a secluded, peaceful retreat environment for the practice of meditation. People who come to visit and/or stay here, can benefit from the tried and tested methods of meditation and find ways to be healthier and happier. This charity, based on a fifty acre woodland between Findhorn Bay and Inverness, require volunteers to help with the woodland management and need tree thinning work carried out to help manage the woodland sustainably and to improve biodiversity. Volunteers are welcome to stay onsite 25 hours per week for room and board. If local person is not staying, but would like to volunteer, the role is flexible and can be from 1 to more days per week.

We are looking for volunteers to help with a range of tasks in the run up to and during this year's Canal Festival on the Union Canal in Edinburgh. This year's festival is community focussed and will centre on a range of events along the canal hosted and led by a range of organisations. FCCT is planning some events in the Fountainbridge area across the day on Saturday 18th June - could you volunteer with us on the day or/and days leading up to the one-day event?

The MLOAF is an advisory body to the Moray Council as the Area Access Authority. The Forum has no executive powers but plays an important consultative and consensus building role on outdoor access related matters across Moray. The Forum has 20 ‘Core’ members with equal representation from 4 peer groups as follows: •Public agencies •Landowners/Land Managers •Community groups •Access users/activity groups The Forum meets around four or five times per annum and has when required as a number of sub groups which meet in between the main meetings. We are looking for a suitable individual who would be available for taking minutes for the minimum of 4/5 meetings. There is also the opportunity to be involved with sub group meetings.

Volunteers needed to walk sections of the St Magnus Way, checking the route and reporting any problems

Who can resist the chance to help restore a 'lost' 15th century walled garden here in Edinburgh? Or to get fit without paying gym costs? We are keen to recruit volunteers for a wide variety of gardening tasks. You don't have to have specific gardening skills – enthusiasm counts. A wide variety of activities are involved in the restoration project – digging, clearing, weeding, planting, general repair and maintenance of sheds, greeting, helping with planning, harvesting seasonal produce being some of them.

The Shetland Conservation Volunteers is a RSPB run team of enthusiastic volunteers who deliver practical conservation work in Shetland for environmental and community benefit. An ongoing programme of activities will be proposed, with an aim of a day of action every month in spring and summer. Tasks could include infrastructure maintenance at RSPB reserves and providing help to local projects such as weeding, pruning and planting in community gardens. There is no minimum commitment, volunteers can take part in one or more projects. This is an opportunity to learn and share skills, join a friendly team and actively contribute to protecting Shetland's environment. This opportunity is seasonal and will be dependent on guidance around COVID-19 for 2020/2021

**All our volunteering activities are outdoors and managed carefully with covid in mind** Are you passionate about cycling and walking? Could you inspire young people to cycle or walk more? Volunteer with I Bike! I Bike is a really fun and rewarding project to volunteer with that offers plenty of opportunities to get outdoors for cycling-related activities, boost the CV, gain experience of work with children and young people, meet new people and learn new skills. Good training and support is provided to all volunteers including an online Welcome Session, Child Protection Training, Cycling Skills and Bike Repairs. For most activities you don't have to own a bike to join in - bikes and helmets can be provided depending on availability. I Bike aims to help children and young people become more active through taking part in cycling and walking activities. You would be volunteering alongside a dedicated I Bike Officer in schools, supporting activities for children such as learn to cycle, playground cycle skills, led bike rides, led walks, bike maintenance and much more! What could be better than helping children to ride their bike without stabilisers for the first time? Hear from some of our fantastic volunteers via our website link below. We advocate for volunteering for all - please talk to us if you have any accessibility requirements or other specific requirements.

**All our volunteering activities are outdoors and managed carefully with covid in mind** Are you passionate about cycling and walking? Could you inspire young people to cycle or walk more? Volunteer with I Bike! I Bike is a really fun and rewarding project to volunteer with that offers plenty of opportunities to get outdoors for cycling-related activities, boost the CV, gain experience of work with children and young people, meet new people and learn new skills. Good training and support is provided to all volunteers including an online Welcome Session, Child Protection Training, Cycling Skills and Bike Repairs. For most activities you don't have to own a bike to join in - bikes and helmets can be provided depending on availability. I Bike aims to help children and young people become more active through taking part in cycling and walking activities. You would be volunteering alongside a dedicated I Bike Officer in schools, supporting activities for children such as learn to cycle, playground cycle skills, led bike rides, led walks, bike maintenance and much more! What could be better than helping children to ride their bike without stabilisers for the first time? Hear from some of our fantastic volunteers via our website link below. We advocate for volunteering for all - please talk to us if you have any accessibility requirements or other specific requirements.

**All our volunteering activities are outdoors and managed carefully with covid in mind** Are you passionate about cycling and walking? Could you inspire young people to cycle or walk more? Volunteer with I Bike! I Bike is a really fun and rewarding project to volunteer with that offers plenty of opportunities to get outdoors for cycling-related activities, boost the CV, gain experience of work with children and young people, meet new people and learn new skills. Good training and support is provided to all volunteers including an online Welcome Session, Child Protection Training, Cycling Skills and Bike Repairs. For most activities you don't have to own a bike to join in - bikes and helmets can be provided depending on availability. I Bike aims to help children and young people become more active through taking part in cycling and walking activities. You would be volunteering alongside a dedicated I Bike Officer in schools, supporting activities for children such as learn to cycle, playground cycle skills, led bike rides, led walks, bike maintenance and much more! What could be better than helping children to ride their bike without stabilisers for the first time? Hear from some of our fantastic volunteers via our website link below. We advocate for volunteering for all - please talk to us if you have any accessibility requirements or other specific requirements.

Help to create, develop and maintain the beautiful Glebe by Duddingston Loch. Tasks include Sowing seeds, ground cultivation, taking cuttings, pruning, grass-cutting, path-building, making garden structures and generally adding your skills and personality to the Glebe field.

Sandside Community Garden Association is a constituted organisation which relies on the support of dedicated volunteers to manage and support with the day to day activities of running the organisation. The role of garden volunteer involves general maintenance and upkeep of the garden and allotment space which is based in North West Dumfries, to help to transform the space into a sanctuary for the local community. Duties may include planting and pruning plants and vegetables, maintaining the grass, sweeping, painting and any other relevant duties. Volunteers will work in a team with other garden volunteers to share the workload.

TCV and EPIC (Enabling Projects In Clackmannanshire) are looking for volunteers to work with them and help improve the green spaces and green networks of Clackmannanshire. Their work takes volunteers all across Clackmannanshire with sites ranging from the Ochil Glens to high level paths, across community projects around the Hillfoot towns and to areas along the River Devon. Their work includes: • Wildflower Seed and Bulb Planting • Tree and Plug Planting • Path building • Scrub clearance • Removing Invasive Plant Species • Fence building • Pond building • Creating Habitats for Wildlife • Drystone Walling and much more Volunteering with TCV is a great way to: get outdoors, learn new skills, meet new people and make a real difference. The activities run each Tuesday and Thursday, from 10.30am to 2.30pm. Due to COVID restrictions, they cannot provide travel/pick-ups at the moment. Absolutely no prior knowledge, work experience or skills are necessary. All groups are run by an experienced leader who will give you training in the activities they do, the reasons why they do them and the tools used. All equipment, tools and gloves are supplied. Please wear sturdy footwear and clothes you don’t mind getting a bit dirty. Please bring along a packed lunch and any water or juice you would like.

Tayside Re-users generates income to operate by recycling items and selling them from its warehouse shop in South Dudhope Mill. As a volunteer Retail Assistant, your main duties would include making sure the shop is clean, tidy, stocked up, merchandised-well and customers are dealt with in a friendly manner. You would be responsible for the stock displays, pricing, serving customers or helping with telephone or online enquiries and making sure that there is sufficient stock on display. You will enjoy helping the public and wish to develop good customer service skills.

Ardler Environmental Group are responsible for the maintainance and upkeep of the Ardler Community Garden area. Our volunteers meet once a week on Wednesday mornings to develop and maintain the gardens for the enjoyment of the community. You will help with weeding beds and planting new plants both for the gardens and for selling at community festivals. You can learn about different plants and their upkeep, hanging baskets and how to layout a garden. More experienced gardeners can share their knowledge with the rest of the group who are always keen to learn. When the weather is less clement the group organises trips to garden centres and other gardens to get ideas which you are welcome to take part in.

Are you interested in helping our tenants bring their communal gardens back to life? Our Retirement Schemes across Dundee, Perth, Angus and Fife are looking for experienced gardeners (or a keen amateur) to help restore these wonderful spaces back into shape. Since the beginning of the pandemic, our tenants have not been able to care for their once-loved outdoor spaces, and they are in need of a friendly and patient volunteer to help out. So if you have green fingers, and want to help they elderly tenants in our Retirement schemes to be able to enjoy their green spaces again, get in touch! Gardening tools will be provided, times and commitment can be decided between the volunteer and coordinator prior to starting.

This is an opportunity to perform the volunteer role of Charity Secretary to the Board of Trustees of the Findhorn Foundation. This is an exciting time in the history of the Foundation, as the charity takes on the challenge of updating its legal structure and governance processes. You could play a pivotal and vital role in supporting and expediting these changes. It is estimated that this will take up the equivalent of 1 day per week. All out of pocket expenses will be covered. Remote volunteering would be considered, with the volunteer being able to travel to Findhorn once or twice a year. All expenses reimbursed.

Welfare Volunteers work together helping to ensure the mental, physical and emotional wellbeing of volunteers and members of the SHRUB Coop. This could include helping create accessible welfare policies, assisting with workshops and drop in sessions and arbitrating conflicts and complaints - not all volunteers have to take part in all tasks, giving the volunteers opportunity to focus on their interest areas. We ask for a minimum commitment of 6 months of volunteering, approximately 2-3h/week.

Garthdee Field Allotments Association is a community of allotment holders. You will find us at the junction of Garthdee Road and Pitfodells Station Road. We have over 100 plots on the site, in 3 sizes – full, half and micro. Plotters are members of our association and together we seek to: -To encourage the use of green and sustainable gardening methods; -To share good practice and gardening expertise; -To spread the benefits of plot working and green gardening into the wider community. We are looking for volunteers to help with our activities on our individual plots, on the Primary School Plot we host, on our raised beds, in the Community Orchard and across the site generally. A great opportunity to volunteer supporting the allotments and outdoors. All help is greatly appreciated. For more details please contact: Norman Coutts E Mail: n_coutts@mac.com Tel: 01224 966952 More details are also available on our website at: www.garthdeeallotments.org

RSPB Scotland are currently looking for pin badge volunteers in Aberdeenshire to help us raise vital funds for nature. This role involves placing pin badge boxes in sites in your local area (e.g. cafes, shops) and visiting them approximately every 4-6 weeks to collect the income raised. It’s a great way to get involved with RSPB Scotland, and volunteers can raise thousands of pounds a year to support our conservation projects just by managing a few pin badge boxes. This role is perfect for anyone looking to volunteer flexibly for a few hours per month and who enjoys meeting new people. This role is suitable for under 18’s as well. The role involves approaching various sites in your local area, such as shops or cafes, and asking them to support RSPB Scotland by hosting a pin badge box on their premises.

RSPB Scotland are currently looking for pin badge volunteers in Aberdeenshire to help us raise vital funds for nature. This role involves placing pin badge boxes in sites in your local area (e.g. cafes, shops) and visiting them approximately every 4-6 weeks to collect the income raised. It’s a great way to get involved with RSPB Scotland, and volunteers can raise thousands of pounds a year to support our conservation projects just by managing a few pin badge boxes. This role is perfect for anyone looking to volunteer flexibly for a few hours per month and who enjoys meeting new people. This role is suitable for under 18’s as well. The role involves approaching various sites in your local area, such as shops or cafes, and asking them to support RSPB Scotland by hosting a pin badge box on their premises.

RSPB Scotland are currently looking for pin badge volunteers in Aberdeenshire to help us raise vital funds for nature. This role involves placing pin badge boxes in sites in your local area (e.g. cafes, shops) and visiting them approximately every 4-6 weeks to collect the income raised. It’s a great way to get involved with RSPB Scotland, and volunteers can raise thousands of pounds a year to support our conservation projects just by managing a few pin badge boxes. This role is perfect for anyone looking to volunteer flexibly for a few hours per month and who enjoys meeting new people. This role is suitable for under 18’s as well. The role involves approaching various sites in your local area, such as shops or cafes, and asking them to support RSPB Scotland by hosting a pin badge box on their premises.

RSPB Scotland are currently looking for pin badge volunteers in Aberdeenshire to help us raise vital funds for nature. This role involves placing pin badge boxes in sites in your local area (e.g. cafes, shops) and visiting them approximately every 4-6 weeks to collect the income raised. It’s a great way to get involved with RSPB Scotland, and volunteers can raise thousands of pounds a year to support our conservation projects just by managing a few pin badge boxes. This role is perfect for anyone looking to volunteer flexibly for a few hours per month and who enjoys meeting new people. This role is suitable for under 18’s as well. The role involves approaching various sites in your local area, such as shops or cafes, and asking them to support RSPB Scotland by hosting a pin badge box on their premises.

RSPB Scotland are currently looking for pin badge volunteers in Aberdeenshire to help us raise vital funds for nature. This role involves placing pin badge boxes in sites in your local area (e.g. cafes, shops) and visiting them approximately every 4-6 weeks to collect the income raised. It’s a great way to get involved with RSPB Scotland, and volunteers can raise thousands of pounds a year to support our conservation projects just by managing a few pin badge boxes. This role is perfect for anyone looking to volunteer flexibly for a few hours per month and who enjoys meeting new people. This role is suitable for under 18’s as well. The role involves approaching various sites in your local area, such as shops or cafes, and asking them to support RSPB Scotland by hosting a pin badge box on their premises.

RSPB Scotland are currently looking for pin badge volunteers in Aberdeenshire to help us raise vital funds for nature. This role involves placing pin badge boxes in sites in your local area (e.g. cafes, shops) and visiting them approximately every 4-6 weeks to collect the income raised. It’s a great way to get involved with RSPB Scotland, and volunteers can raise thousands of pounds a year to support our conservation projects just by managing a few pin badge boxes. This role is perfect for anyone looking to volunteer flexibly for a few hours per month and who enjoys meeting new people. This role is suitable for under 18’s as well. The role involves approaching various sites in your local area, such as shops or cafes, and asking them to support RSPB Scotland by hosting a pin badge box on their premises.

RSPB Scotland are currently looking for pin badge volunteers in Aberdeenshire to help us raise vital funds for nature. This role involves placing pin badge boxes in sites in your local area (e.g. cafes, shops) and visiting them approximately every 4-6 weeks to collect the income raised. It’s a great way to get involved with RSPB Scotland, and volunteers can raise thousands of pounds a year to support our conservation projects just by managing a few pin badge boxes. This role is perfect for anyone looking to volunteer flexibly for a few hours per month and who enjoys meeting new people. This role is suitable for under 18’s as well. The role involves approaching various sites in your local area, such as shops or cafes, and asking them to support RSPB Scotland by hosting a pin badge box on their premises.

RSPB Scotland are currently looking for pin badge volunteers in Aberdeenshire to help us raise vital funds for nature. This role involves placing pin badge boxes in sites in your local area (e.g. cafes, shops) and visiting them approximately every 4-6 weeks to collect the income raised. It’s a great way to get involved with RSPB Scotland, and volunteers can raise thousands of pounds a year to support our conservation projects just by managing a few pin badge boxes. This role is perfect for anyone looking to volunteer flexibly for a few hours per month and who enjoys meeting new people. This role is suitable for under 18’s as well. The role involves approaching various sites in your local area, such as shops or cafes, and asking them to support RSPB Scotland by hosting a pin badge box on their premises.

RSPB Scotland are currently looking for pin badge volunteers in Aberdeenshire to help us raise vital funds for nature. This role involves placing pin badge boxes in sites in your local area (e.g. cafes, shops) and visiting them approximately every 4-6 weeks to collect the income raised. It’s a great way to get involved with RSPB Scotland, and volunteers can raise thousands of pounds a year to support our conservation projects just by managing a few pin badge boxes. This role is perfect for anyone looking to volunteer flexibly for a few hours per month and who enjoys meeting new people. This role is suitable for under 18’s as well. The role involves approaching various sites in your local area, such as shops or cafes, and asking them to support RSPB Scotland by hosting a pin badge box on their premises.

RSPB Scotland are currently looking for pin badge volunteers in Aberdeenshire to help us raise vital funds for nature. This role involves placing pin badge boxes in sites in your local area (e.g. cafes, shops) and visiting them approximately every 4-6 weeks to collect the income raised. It’s a great way to get involved with RSPB Scotland, and volunteers can raise thousands of pounds a year to support our conservation projects just by managing a few pin badge boxes. This role is perfect for anyone looking to volunteer flexibly for a few hours per month and who enjoys meeting new people. This role is suitable for under 18’s as well. The role involves approaching various sites in your local area, such as shops or cafes, and asking them to support RSPB Scotland by hosting a pin badge box on their premises.

RSPB Scotland are currently looking for pin badge volunteers in Aberdeenshire to help us raise vital funds for nature. This role involves placing pin badge boxes in sites in your local area (e.g. cafes, shops) and visiting them approximately every 4-6 weeks to collect the income raised. It’s a great way to get involved with RSPB Scotland, and volunteers can raise thousands of pounds a year to support our conservation projects just by managing a few pin badge boxes. This role is perfect for anyone looking to volunteer flexibly for a few hours per month and who enjoys meeting new people. This role is suitable for under 18’s as well. The role involves approaching various sites in your local area, such as shops or cafes, and asking them to support RSPB Scotland by hosting a pin badge box on their premises.

RSPB Scotland are currently looking for pin badge volunteers in Aberdeenshire to help us raise vital funds for nature. This role involves placing pin badge boxes in sites in your local area (e.g. cafes, shops) and visiting them approximately every 4-6 weeks to collect the income raised. It’s a great way to get involved with RSPB Scotland, and volunteers can raise thousands of pounds a year to support our conservation projects just by managing a few pin badge boxes. This role is perfect for anyone looking to volunteer flexibly for a few hours per month and who enjoys meeting new people. This role is suitable for under 18’s as well. The role involves approaching various sites in your local area, such as shops or cafes, and asking them to support RSPB Scotland by hosting a pin badge box on their premises.

RSPB Scotland are currently looking for pin badge volunteers in Aberdeenshire to help us raise vital funds for nature. This role involves placing pin badge boxes in sites in your local area (e.g. cafes, shops) and visiting them approximately every 4-6 weeks to collect the income raised. It’s a great way to get involved with RSPB Scotland, and volunteers can raise thousands of pounds a year to support our conservation projects just by managing a few pin badge boxes. This role is perfect for anyone looking to volunteer flexibly for a few hours per month and who enjoys meeting new people. This role is suitable for under 18’s as well. The role involves approaching various sites in your local area, such as shops or cafes, and asking them to support RSPB Scotland by hosting a pin badge box on their premises.

RSPB Scotland are currently looking for pin badge volunteers in Aberdeenshire to help us raise vital funds for nature. This role involves placing pin badge boxes in sites in your local area (e.g. cafes, shops) and visiting them approximately every 4-6 weeks to collect the income raised. It’s a great way to get involved with RSPB Scotland, and volunteers can raise thousands of pounds a year to support our conservation projects just by managing a few pin badge boxes. This role is perfect for anyone looking to volunteer flexibly for a few hours per month and who enjoys meeting new people. This role is suitable for under 18’s as well. The role involves approaching various sites in your local area, such as shops or cafes, and asking them to support RSPB Scotland by hosting a pin badge box on their premises.

RSPB Scotland are currently looking for pin badge volunteers in Aberdeenshire to help us raise vital funds for nature. This role involves placing pin badge boxes in sites in your local area (e.g. cafes, shops) and visiting them approximately every 4-6 weeks to collect the income raised. It’s a great way to get involved with RSPB Scotland, and volunteers can raise thousands of pounds a year to support our conservation projects just by managing a few pin badge boxes. This role is perfect for anyone looking to volunteer flexibly for a few hours per month and who enjoys meeting new people. This role is suitable for under 18’s as well. The role involves approaching various sites in your local area, such as shops or cafes, and asking them to support RSPB Scotland by hosting a pin badge box on their premises.

RSPB Scotland are currently looking for pin badge volunteers in Aberdeenshire to help us raise vital funds for nature. This role involves placing pin badge boxes in sites in your local area (e.g. cafes, shops) and visiting them approximately every 4-6 weeks to collect the income raised. It’s a great way to get involved with RSPB Scotland, and volunteers can raise thousands of pounds a year to support our conservation projects just by managing a few pin badge boxes. This role is perfect for anyone looking to volunteer flexibly for a few hours per month and who enjoys meeting new people. This role is suitable for under 18’s as well. The role involves approaching various sites in your local area, such as shops or cafes, and asking them to support RSPB Scotland by hosting a pin badge box on their premises.

RSPB Scotland are currently looking for pin badge volunteers in Aberdeenshire to help us raise vital funds for nature. This role involves placing pin badge boxes in sites in your local area (e.g. cafes, shops) and visiting them approximately every 4-6 weeks to collect the income raised. It’s a great way to get involved with RSPB Scotland, and volunteers can raise thousands of pounds a year to support our conservation projects just by managing a few pin badge boxes. This role is perfect for anyone looking to volunteer flexibly for a few hours per month and who enjoys meeting new people. This role is suitable for under 18’s as well. The role involves approaching various sites in your local area, such as shops or cafes, and asking them to support RSPB Scotland by hosting a pin badge box on their premises.

RSPB Scotland are currently looking for pin badge volunteers in Aberdeenshire to help us raise vital funds for nature. This role involves placing pin badge boxes in sites in your local area (e.g. cafes, shops) and visiting them approximately every 4-6 weeks to collect the income raised. It’s a great way to get involved with RSPB Scotland, and volunteers can raise thousands of pounds a year to support our conservation projects just by managing a few pin badge boxes. This role is perfect for anyone looking to volunteer flexibly for a few hours per month and who enjoys meeting new people. This role is suitable for under 18’s as well. The role involves approaching various sites in your local area, such as shops or cafes, and asking them to support RSPB Scotland by hosting a pin badge box on their premises.

One of Scotland's Great Trails, The Dava Way, is maintained entirely by volunteers...Could you join the team for the occasional Saturday? The Dava Way links the 24 miles between Forres and Grantown mostly following the route of the dismantled Highland Railway Line and is used by thousands of walkers, cyclists and horse riders each year. It is maintained by members of the Forres-based Dava Way Association and funded by donations and occasional grants from local and national charities. The Association organises monthly maintenance days to clear drainage and cut back undergrowth and fallen trees so that the path remains usable. As well as maintenance tasks, the volunteers are progressively improving the track as and when funding permits. Key to the ongoing success of the Dava Way is the team of volunteers who give their time to maintain the trail. Please consider joining the team on a regular or even occasional basis.

Garden volunteer at Larkhall Community Garden is an exciting and unique opportunity to be part of a friendly horticulture team. The volunteer will help us maintain our Community Garden in Hareleeshill Larkhall which was previously derelict land. Volunteer will gain experience in working on raised beds, sensory garden wildlife garden and within our polytunnels. To assist in seasonal gardening tasks throughout the year that will develop as the gardens develop. Volunteers will work in supervised groups led by a line manager. Some tasks are physically demanding and require a level of manual dexterity. Volunteers will work to the Larkhall Community Growers health and safety policies and procedures. • Garden maintenance – including weeding, mulching, edging, raking, digging over, staking and tying in, pruning, dead heading, bed preparation, tidying and path maintenance. • Seasonal propagation and growing on – including seed sowing, cuttings, potting up. • Composting – turning and processing, spreading and digging in. • Bed renovation and grounds development - reinstating and installing beds, ground preparation, planting, bulb planting. • Clearing overgrown areas – keeping on top of any invasive species. • While support and training will be provided, from time to time volunteers may work independently or without one to one supervision We will provide volunteers with an induction, including health and safety procedures. Specific horticultural skills will be developed whilst on the job. This opportunity provides strong links to improved mental health; creating a positive routine, enjoying outdoor space, the opportunity to socialise, become more hands on with natures calender and see and feel the benefits of your hard work bare fruit.

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 small organisation and help us in 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. There is scope for people to contribute their talents in the area they feel most confident with general volunteer roles, alongside more specialist ones. This can include assisting with tasks such as: • Find speakers for Climate Café • Organise meetings of Climate Café sub group • Attend meetings, take mini minutes and circulate them • Deal with email queries re climate café and create links with relevant organisations. • Chase up action points from meetings re climate café and ensure people are doing what is needed • Keep an eye on progress and encourage tasks to be completed by deadlines • Liaise with publicity/ social media team to ensure there is appropriate publicity of Cafe • Organise creation of publicity materials i.e. flyers for Climate Cafe • Create working documents and ensure information is inputted i.e. Draft Café topics and speakers spreadsheet. • Co-ordinate the research in relevant areas i.e. to find new speakers and venues, potential funding ops • Remind Chair of action points • Organise the actual Cafés and ensure sufficient helpers will be present, relevant equipment, venue prepared etc. • Be main point of contact and a conduit for relevant information to and from the ACA main meeting from sub group. It is crucial role in our organisation but can be done by more than one person if it’s more than you want to do alone! 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 our Volunteering Team by emailing volunteer@aberdeenclimateaction.org or telephone: 07500 808 521.

I would like to have the volunteers thinking about the environment we live in and trying to protect the Great Yellow Bumblebee while doing so. They would be learning all about the Bee and how essential all bees are for the worlds food consumption. When the project has completed for the year, i would like to be able to show the various volunteers/groups where their pots have gone and prove to them that volunteering alongside lots of different people can make a big impact on the environment. I hope this would encourage them to continue the planting and flowering in the coming years. I hope to bring a few volunteer groups together while doing this project. Lone parents, young adults, elderly island residents & incorporate family volunteering along with the local children in the schools both in the South and North Harris.