Edinburgh Napier University are looking for members of the public to act as, patients. A Simulated Patient is someone who has been carefully trained to act as a patient, and as such the students will practice non-invasive skills such as communication, moving and handling. This will increase their confidence and competence, and will help prepare them for clinical practice. We have many manikins and models, but there is no better way to prepare students than to let them practice their skills.

To assist absolute beginners to IT in the basics of using a computer. To be a computer buddy for learners in our Beginners IT class on a Monday morning from 9.30 - 11.30 am each week

We are recruiting volunteers to support adults to improve reading, writing and numeracy skills. This is a rewarding experience and a great way to gain experiences supporting people. User-Improved reading, writing and numeracy to improve social communication and employability skills.

This role includes teaching bilingual children and adults. If you can speak fluent Russian you can develop your own subject as long as it sounds interesting and engaging. If you are a native English speaker you can help our Russian speaking parents brush up on their English.

Peep is looking for caring and enthusiastic volunteers who would like to help at our baby and toddler groups throughout the city. We offer free groups that promote attachment based activities (i.e. singing, book sharing, different types of play) to parents and carers in Aberdeen. Our groups are very popular with most having a waitlist, but as a small team we can only offer so many sessions. We’re initially looking for volunteers to help us at the groups but there is a potential for volunteers to receive training to eventually deliver their own Peep groups. If singing and playing with small children isn’t for you, we’re also looking for volunteers to help us with our resource library. Our library has approximately 5000 items and it is a job in itself to keep it up to date. Our library needs someone who can help us clean, sort, repair, and develop new resources that can be used at groups. Although not essential, we appreciate volunteers who can and are willing to sew and be crafty! For further details please contact Natasha Martens, Peep Coordinator at E Mail: nmartens@aberdeencity.gov.uk or tel.: 01224 248389.

As a volunteer you: - play a vital role in our research, since many of our studies rely on collecting data from human participants - can take part in research studies online and in-person at our research facilities - choose which studies you want to get involved in - can withdraw from the research at any time. We email our volunteers with information about our current studies and they decide if they wish to take part.

>About Bud Bud is Poppyscotland’s brand new vehicle for exploration and learning, a truck that transforms into a mobile community space, comprising a mini poppy factory, micro-museum and with interactive learning opportunities. Bud is an interactive experience that encourages visitors to create their personal remembrance journey through exploring the exhibits. It is helping us keep remembrance relevant all year round. >About the opportunity: As a Bud Veteran Volunteer, you will support the delivery of the Bud project when Bud is in your area. This could see you supporting in one of the key tasks below: -Carrying out talks to groups (schools, girl guides, brownies, cubs, cadets etc.) members of the public and community organisations who are visiting Bud, or who you are visiting -Actively engage with small groups of visitors, answering questions about Bud and remembrance -Taking part in group discussions about the challenges – both positive and negative - faced by the Armed Forces community -To be flexible in the performance of the post and undertake duties requested by the Bud Team -Encourage people to complete the on-board evaluation at end of visit -Inform people of volunteering opportunities available through Bud project -Support the staff team in set up and take down at visits and events. Support staff in the delivery of activities with schools, groups and public visitors >Benefits for you: -Carrying out a range of interesting and rewarding duties -Having access to appropriate training for the role -You will have the opportunity to meet a wide range of new people -Building on your existing skills and developing new ones -Being part of a friendly, committed team -Attending local events A fantastic opportunity to help PoppyScotland and be part of the exciting Bud Project. All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated. For more details please contact Sandra Comrie, Bud Volunteer Support Coordinator at E Mail: s.comrie@poppyscotland.org.uk or tel. 07808261076.

Bud is Poppyscotland’s brand new vehicle for exploration and learning, a truck that transforms into a mobile community space, comprising a mini poppy factory, micro-museum and with interactive learning opportunities. Bud is an interactive experience that encourages visitors to create their personal remembrance journey through exploring the exhibits. It is helping us keep remembrance relevant all year round. About the opportunity: As a Bud Heritage Volunteer, you will support the delivery of the Bud project when Bud is in your area. This could see you supporting in one of the key tasks below:  Welcome members of the public and groups (schools, girl guides, brownies, cubs, cadets etc.) visiting Bud on their arrival  To deliver activities both indoor and outdoor as planned by the Bud team  To assist with evaluation of Bud by encouraging feedback and collecting data  To be flexible in the performance of the post and undertake duties requested by the Bud team  Support the staff team in set up and take down at visits and events. Support staff in the delivery of activities with schools, groups and public visitors Benefits for you:  Having access to appropriate training for the role  You will have the opportunity to meet a wide range of new people  Building on your existing skills and developing new ones  Being part of a friendly, committed team  Attending local events • The process is that they go onto the bud website www.poppybud.org.uk and fill in the small registering an interest form, from there, there will be an informal chat and then full application will be sent with references, once references are received and e-learning completed then they can volunteer. What’s next? For further information or to express your interest in this opportunity, please get in touch: Online – www.poppybud.org.uk/volunteer Email – volunteer@poppybud.org.uk Phone – Sandra Comrie – 0141 773 6221

The Clackmannanshire Befriending Project recruit and train volunteers to befriend isolated, vulnerable and disadvantaged young people (aged 8-18) in the local area. Volunteers are matched one to one with a young person, meet them on a regular basis and participate in activities in the community. This could be after school, in the evening or at weekends, depending on volunteer availability. Befrienders are to be reliable, trusting and a positive role model. Activities are “timeout” for young people who often live in difficult circumstances. These young people often benefit from an adult befriender who they can talk to and trust, as well as providing them with a reason to get out of the house. The project helps young people with their social skills, self-esteem, school attendance/ performance, resilience, personal safety/ health and relationships. Young people are referred from local schools, social work or other partners. Befrienders are aged 18 years or over, have spare time on a regular basis and are committed to befriending for a minimum period of 12 months. If you are interested, contact us today for an informal chat.

We are looking for someone to help design wall graphic’s for our new alcohol safety set. Require someone with their own graphic design package to do this work. A fantastic opportunity to help. All assistance is greatly appreciated. For more details please contact Jacqueline Wilson, Office Manager at email hello@absafe.org.uk or telephone: 01224 823157.

Work with a specific person to enable him/her to achieve successful completion of a course. This may be ICT or a learner on the Literacies Project. LEAD students have many barriers to overcome and a volunteer has a pivotal role in the learning support team.

As the requirement to be able to use technology increases, many individuals find themselves excluded from the opportunities available as a result of their lack of digital awareness. In order to address this inequality I am looking for digital awareness volunteers, who you would be required to attend local sessions throughout the city showing members of the public how to use and get the best from their own digital devices. In addition to this, along with other volunteers and staff you would represent Adult Learning at various Digital Awareness events. These sessions and events would be on an ad hoc basis at times convenient to the volunteers. Good training and support is provided to all volunteers. A fantastic opportunity to help and make a difference with people and local communities in Aberdeen. All help is greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Ann Campbell (Development Officer) on E Mail: anncampbell@aberdeencity.gov.uk or Tel.: 07901512938

The Lawfield Walking Bus was established a year ago and enables children to walk to school in safe, supervised groups. The Bus concept is a safe, healthy and environmentally friendly approach to walking large groups of children to school. Each Bus has an adult 'Driver' at the front and an adult 'Conductor' at the rear. We sing songs, play instruments and tell stories on the way to school. The Bus can only be sustained if volunteers are available to be the Driver or Conductor, even on a rota basis. The children walk to school in a group along a set route picking up additional 'passengers' from home along the way. Everyone wears a reflective harness connected to a "Walkodile". The number of walking buses will depend on the number of children who are interested. We operate the buses every day for the journey to school.

Poppy Scotland's WW100 Exhibition is a visual interpretation of 100 stories of people and events of WWI which has been created by 100 young people from across Scotland. The exhibition uses traditional printmaking techniques combined with innovative technology. As a WW100 Volunteer you will support the delivery of the WW100 exhibition when it is in your area. This could see you supporting in one of the key tasks below: Ø Welcome members of the public and groups visiting WW100 exhibition on their arrival Ø Deal with queries from those visiting WW100 exhibition in a polite and professional manner Ø To identify any problems (both potential and actual) and to inform WW100 exhibition staff as they arise Ø To maintain and replenish resources as required Ø To assist with evaluation of WW100 exhibition by encouraging feedback and collecting data Ø To be flexible in the performance of the post and undertake duties requested by the WW100 exhibition team Ø Support the staff team setting up and down each day

Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project (AHEP), one of the largest marine engineering project taking place in the North East of Scotland for many decades. The Community Ambassador Programme associated with the AHEP offers full training and a volunteer work placement to unemployed and unoccupied people who live in our neighbouring communities, especially in Torry. The Community Ambassadors will be part of the Community Engagement Team and will volunteer at the project Visitor Centre, supporting the delivery of the visits from schools and professional and community-based groups, as well as talks and meetings. We will work to ensure that this training and placement gives you a high value for your time, enhancing your employability and supporting you in your job-seeking process, during and after the placement. Excellent support and training includes: *WorldHost Principles of Customer Service. *Introduction to Dragados UK and the project. *Presentation from the Dragados UK Engineering Manager on the construction programme and process. *Health and Safety Induction by Dragados UK H&S team. *Environmental Presentation by Dragados UK Environmental team. *Presentation from Aberdeen Harbour Board on the aims and objectives of AHEP. *Community Engagement and Communications Induction on processes and protocols needed during the placement. *Visitor Centre Induction by Dragados UK Community Engagement team, with a detailed description of operations and exhibition materials. *Talk from the Maritime Museum staff and tour of the Museum. *A Harbour Tour on an Aberdeen Harbour Board boat. For further details please contact Yvonne Winter, Community Engagement Manager at E Mail: contactusAHEP@dragados.com / Tel: 01224063600.

Contacting clients to arrange home visits, or supporting them remotely Offer impartial advice on technology Set up new tech and install hard/soft ware show people how to use their tech at home make adaptations to support a disabled person's specific technological needs

Interested in volunteering to help someone improve their English skills locally? Angus Council Place team have opportunities for volunteers of all ages and walks of life to help students attending their English evening classes to improve their English skills. The ESOL Buddy Project is designed to give volunteers from the local community the opportunity to meet a student from another country and learn more about their life and culture. The student gains the opportunity to improve their spoken English skills and better integrate in the community, progress at work or to further education. Typically the volunteer and the student meet once a week for about two hours in a public place – a café or library – at a time that suits them both for a chat about their lives and families – a ‘blether’ as we would say! There is no need to know another language or be a grammar expert. The project is run to improve informal English and strengthen contacts in the community. The project has been running for over three years and many volunteers have enjoyed the experience and made good friends. Students have made great progress by engaging with community groups and leisure activities that they did not have the confidence to embark on, as well as making progress at work or study. We have opportunities in Forfar, Arbroath, Brechin and Montrose. Opportunities also exist to volunteer in the classroom as a teaching assistant. This has helped many volunteers gain the experience they need to follow on from a TEFL qualification or similar. If you are interested or would like to find out more about this project please get in touch with Neil Paterson Communities Officer at: patersonn@angus.gov.uk

Friends of Dundonald Castle (FODC) aim to protect the future of Royal Dundonald Castle by promoting the understanding, enjoyment and education of the public as to the historical significance of the castle and the surrounding area. In acting as a community hub, we aim to involve the community, in its widest sense, in protecting their heritage. Our volunteer will be expected to carry out research into funding for our project(s) and then applying for identified funding. We are ideally looking for someone who has experience of working with charity organisations and experience with funding applications. The role includes: • Researching possible sources of funding. • Maintaining their own funding database. • Attending meetings with executive, committee and management. • Submitting applications and proposals. • Working with budgets and analysing statistics. • Monitoring the progress of funding applications. • Writing reports

As a Bud Veteran Volunteer, you will support the delivery of the Bud project when Bud is in your area. This could see you supporting in one of the key tasks below: Carrying out talks to groups (schools, girl guides, brownies, cubs, cadets, etc.) Members of the public and community organisations who are visiting Bud, or who you are visiting. / Actively engage with small groups of visitors, answering questions about Bud and remembrance./ Taking part in group discussions about the challenges - both positive and negative - faced by the Armed Forces community. / To be flexible in the performance of the post and undertake duties requested by the Bud Team. / Encourage people to complete the on-board evaluation at end of visit. / Inform people of volunteering opportunities available through the Bud project. / Support the staff team in set up and take down at visits and events. Support staff in the delivery of activities with schools, groups and public visitors.

As a Bud Heritage Volunteer, you will support the delivery of the Bud project when Bud is in your area. This could see you supporting in one of the key tasks below: Welcome members of the public and groups (schools, girl guides, brownies, cubs, cadets etc.) visiting Bud on their arrival. / To deliver activities both indoor and outdoor as planned by the Bud team / To assist with evaluation of Bud by encouraging feedback and collecting data. / To be flexible in the performance of the post and undertake duties requested by the Bud team. / Support the staff team in set up and take down at visits and events. Support staff in the delivery of activities with schools, groups and public visitiors.

>About the opportunity: Clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene are basic human rights and crucial for overcoming poverty. These basic human rights should be a normal part of daily life for everyone, everywhere – but they aren't. That's why WaterAid is here. WaterAid Speakers are trained volunteers that deliver inspiring talks and workshops, across the UK, to raise awareness about the importance of clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene, to transform peoples’ lives for good. Our Speaker volunteers engage people about the important work of WaterAid, inspiring them to take action, as they speak with schools, universities, businesses, youth groups, religious places of worship, service organisations, and many more community groups. >About WaterAid: WaterAid enables the world's poorest people to gain access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene education. These basic human rights underpin health, education and livelihoods and form the first, essential step in overcoming poverty. We work with local partners who understand local issues and we provide them with skills and support. This empowers them and local communities to set up and manage practical and sustainable projects that meet communities real needs. We also campaign locally and internationally, to change policies and practice, and to ensure water and sanitation's vital role in reducing poverty is recognised. >What’s in it for you?: -A sense of personal achievement through volunteering locally for an established international charity, helping to tackle extreme poverty and transform people’s lives for good. -Becoming part of an influential UK-wide volunteering network of over 250 Speaker volunteers reaching around 50,000 people a year with important messages about international development. -An opportunity to learn from sector specialists about international development and global issues around water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). -Development of public speaking skills and confidence through public speaking training, presentation resources and varied presenting opportunities. -A personal Speaker Mentor to support you as you develop as a Speaker. -Regular support from the small and friendly WaterAid Speaker Network team, including support via email, phone and face to face in the London office. -Reasonable expenses for travel to training, talks and workshops. -Invitations to Supporter Thank You events across the UK. The role may require contact with children. WaterAid has a strong commitment to safeguarding children, and screening procedures will be conducted To become a WaterAid Volunteer or for more information please email Speakers@wateraid.org

Responsibilities will include: Develop social media campaigns and content to both complement and support our existing campaigns, Support social media channel owners to make best practice use of their channels and ensure social media is used to best advantage as a broadcast, marketing and engagement tool to meet business objectives. Knowledge regarding mental health and substance use required.

>About Bud Bud is Poppyscotland’s brand new vehicle for exploration and learning, a truck that transforms into a mobile community space, comprising a mini poppy factory, micro-museum and with interactive learning opportunities. Bud is an interactive experience that encourages visitors to create their personal remembrance journey through exploring the exhibits. It is helping us keep remembrance relevant all year round. >About the opportunity: As a Bud Heritage Volunteer, you will support the delivery of the Bud project when Bud is in your area. This could see you supporting in one of the key tasks below: -Welcome members of the public and groups (schools, girl guides, brownies, cubs, cadets etc.) visiting Bud on their arrival -To deliver activities both indoor and outdoor as planned by the Bud team -To assist with evaluation of Bud by encouraging feedback and collecting data -To be flexible in the performance of the post and undertake duties requested by the Bud team -Support the staff team in set up and take down at visits and events. Support staff in the delivery of activities with schools, groups and public visitors >Benefits for you: -Having access to appropriate training for the role -You will have the opportunity to meet a wide range of new people -Building on your existing skills and developing new ones -Being part of a friendly, committed team -Attending local events A fantastic opportunity to help PoppyScotland and be part of the exciting Bud Project. All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated. For more details please contact Sandra Comrie, Bud Volunteer Support Coordinator at E Mail: s.comrie@poppyscotland.org.uk or tel. 07808261076.

Work with a specific person to enable him/her to achieve successful completion of a course. This may be ICT or a learner on the Literacies Project. LEAD students have many barriers to overcome and a volunteer has a pivotal role in the learning support team.

Work with a specific person to enable him/her to achieve successful completion of a course. This may be ICT or a learner on the Literacies Project. LEAD students have many barriers to overcome and a volunteer has a pivotal role in the learning support team.

In this role, you will welcome visitors to our learning centre, answer telephones and make follow-up calls to clients, ensure records are kept up-to-date and files maintained, prepare learning materials to support trainers, keep trainee records, update database, filing, photocopying & scanning and support the team at marketing events.

We are looking for volunteers to open and close the Museum. Part of their role will be to welcome visitors to the Museum and be available to answer any queries that they may have. Volunteers will work in pairs and cover either 10:30 -1:30 or 1:30 - 4:30. The Museum needs to be opened before the times specified. The Museum is open from April to September it is open every day except Wednesdays and Sunday Mornings. This is an interesting opportunity, it gives individuals a chance to meet new people where they live or a wide range of people visiting the area. It will also give individuals the opportunity to pursue or renew an interest in history and heritage. Even though the Museum is not fully accessible we feel it should discourage applicants who are interested in this role as we can be flexible.

"My mentor tells me that I am good enough. She makes me believe in myself as well. I haven’t had a lot of times where someone tells me that I’m good enough or ‘you can do it'." Shannon, Mentored young person. MCR Pathways is Scottish charity that is looking for volunteers to mentor local disadvantaged pupils like Shannon. Mentors are matched with a young person and provide a caring, listening ear for just one hour a week at school. Mentoring takes place at St Machar Academy, St Machar Drive, Aberdeen for one hour a week during the school day. Our vision is that every care-experienced and disadvantaged young person in Scotland gets the same education outcomes, career opportunities and life chances as every other young person. All help makes a real difference and excellent support is provided to all volunteers. Mentors don’t need any special skills or experience, but should be good listeners, caring, non-judgmental and committed. Mentors receive full introductory and ongoing training and are supported by a full-time MCR Pathways Coordinator. For further details please contact Roxanne Card, MCR Pathways Coordinator at E Mail: roxanne.card@mcrpathways.org, Tel No: 01224 492855 or register via our website at www.mcrpathways.org/get-involved/

Looking for teaching assistants for maths and English full training will be given. Job is for two hours from 4.30 pm to 6.30pm. You will help children overcome problems by identifying where they are struggling and keeping them on task during lessons. You will also help with group work. Children start out their abacus maths journey using “finger theory”. This is a unique method where they use their fingers to add and subtract numbers up to 99.

Do you have excellent listening skills and the ability to put people at ease on the telephone? Our Helpline receives calls from parents looking for information for their dyslexic child, adults looking for support in the workplace or in their studies, amongst more general calls looking for information about dyslexia. Our Helpline is based in central Stirling (5 minutes' walk from the train and bus stations and Forthside Car Park). We're looking for volunteers to join our friendly Helpline team of staff and volunteers. We are particularly looking for people who can commit to one or two of our afternoon shifts on a weekly basis (Mondays to Fridays from 1:00pm-4:30pm). Two days of training (11th and 12th March in Stirling) will be provided for this role and in return we ask for a commitment of one year on the Helpline. Please see our volunteering webpage for the registration form and more details about this role: https://www.dyslexiascotland.org.uk/become-volunteer

The Clackmannanshire Befriending Project recruit, train and support volunteers who befriend isolated, vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people (aged 8-18) in the local area. Volunteers are paired with a young person, meet them on a regular basis (usually fortnightly) and take part in fun activities in the community. This could include going swimming, bowling, ice skating etc. This usually happens after school, in the evening or at weekends, depending on when the volunteer is available. Befrienders are reliable, trusting and a positive role models for these young people who often find themselves in a challenging situation at home or school. Activities are “timeout” for young people who often live in difficult circumstances. These young people often benefit from an adult befriender who they can talk to and trust, as well as providing them with a reason to get out of the house. The project helps young people with their social skills, self-esteem, school attendance/ performance, resilience, personal safety/ health and relationships. Young people are referred from local schools, social work or other partners. Befrienders are aged 18 years or over, have spare time on a regular basis and are committed to befriending for a minimum period of 12 months. If you are interested, contact us today for an informal chat.

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to inspire the people of Aberdeen about Greyhope Bay and our plans for a new marine experience centre that will connect the city to our marine world! As part of this we are seeking a tactical Social Media Marketing Officer(s) to come and join our close-knit team and help get the word out about Greyhope Bay and our exciting plans for Aberdeen. This role will involve: *implementing online and offline marketing campaigns that drive engagement with Greyhope Bay across our social media channels. *Manage social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, MailChimp and Instagram) for marketing Greyhope Bay activity, fundraiser and events. * Ad-hoc administration An ideal opportunity to gain fantastic work experience and meet new people whilst contributing towards an exciting and innovative project for Aberdeen. For further information please contact Fiona McIntyre at email: fiona.mcintyre@greyhopebay.org.uk or Tel: 07531826302 or visit https://spark.adobe.com/page/ZT0ryLNHocglw/

*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 induction, Safeguarding Training, Essential Cycling Skills and Bike Repairs. 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 an Aberdeen school(s), 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! We find that our volunteers value their improved skills and knowledge and often feel their own prospects improve as a result of volunteering. It’s a great way to do something for others and research shows that volunteering benefits people of all ages through increasing feelings of self-esteem, respect, motivation and wellbeing. For more details please contact Helen McCafferty, I Bike Volunteer Officer at E Mail: helen.mccafferty@sustrans.org.uk or tel.: 07768 034729.

Volunteers are required to undertake a 'Supporting Adult Literacy Learners' course which is a level 6 SQA qualification. they are expected to commit to volunteer on a regular basis after training.

Ideally someone with a good command of the English language & grammar. Any qualification in English as a second language (eg: CELTA, TEFL) would be useful but not essential. Most tutors work with one student. You will be given a learning Plan; what they need to learn and suggested materials to use. You plan the session, work through it and write up a brief account of it. Homework is set and the next stage discussed with the student. You usually work for one hour per week. Some tutors support a Community Learning Assistant. In this case, they give support to students, like a classroom assistant would do. You will receive 30 hours training,(10x3) but may start tutoring before the training if there is a student available.

*WE NEED YOU - *Could you shape future generations? *Are you looking to make a difference in our city? *Do you have free time Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays? *Are you looking to gain valuable skills and experience to boost your CV? *Are you looking for something new, meaningful and exciting to do in your life? If the answer to any of those questions is YES; then we have the perfect opportunity for you! Absafe is the North-East of Scotland’s only charity dedicated to safety education. From our facility, The Safe, we create a safety adventure to make learning about safety and risk assessment an experience to remember. There are 6 rooms at our premises – The Safe - each teaching a different aspect of health and safety including internet safety, fire safety, road safety, rail safety, bullying and hate crime, home safety and solvent abuse We’re with you on your safety journey - from interactive lessons for children and safety awareness for school leavers, to safety engagement in the workplace and community. And this is where we need YOU! Volunteering at Absafe is an experience like no other. As one of our volunteers, you’re part of a close-knit team, all with a common goal – to use education to save lives. You’ll help us deliver our dynamic safety sessions with the Absafe team to young people and all we ask for is plenty of energy, a positive attitude and an interest in developing your own skills. The safe can’t operate on a daily basis without volunteers; they are the life force of our operation. If you think you could add any value to our team or you’re looking to add skills and experience to your CV please get in touch. For more information about The Safe or how you could help please contact us at Email: hello@absafe.org.uk or via our website: http://www.absafe.org.uk/

Volunteering at Absafe is an experience like no other. As one of our volunteers, you’re part of a close-knit team, all with a common goal – to use education to save lives. You’ll help us deliver our dynamic safety sessions with the Absafe team to young people and all we ask for is plenty of energy, a positive attitude and an interest in developing your own skills. We’ll provide you with the training you require, and complete the relevant disclosure checks so you’re up and running within no time. Our volunteers are so important to us. We value their experience, time and enthusiasm for our charity – that’s why we won the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service and the Volunteer Friendly Award. Whatever your age or ability, whatever time you can spare, we’ve got plenty of opportunities to keep you entertained -anything you do will be valuable and most importantly will save lives. So, if you fancy boosting your CV, meeting new people and being involved with a major charity please get in touch. If you want to join our safety squad, contact us today on hello@absafe.org.uk or telephone: 01224 823157.

We need the help of a volunteer driver with their own car to help us collect donations of ICT equipment. This role is vital to our work in getting thousands of computers into African schools, enabling otherwise waste computers to have a second life in a classroom. The role is quite flexible as we can coordinate collections of computers to suit you. To support us in this role you must have access to your own vehicle, have a valid UK driving license and be able to lift 20kg

At Lead Scotland we believe in the power of learning. We believe that offering disabled people and carers the right supportive environment in which to learn and grow which enables the self-creation of positive futures in education, community involvement and work. We offer SCQF accredited formal learning and informal confidence building activities, focused on digital skills to disabled people throughout the north of Scotland, their carers and the organisations who support them so that they will be able to actively contribute to their own communities and improve their own lives. We will tailor support to individuals and groups as per their self-defined needs. This service is supported by volunteers who act as service deliverers and enablers and who can provide dedicated one–to–one input, supporting participants into learning, training and/or volunteering opportunities as appropriate to need. “Learning is more than just an experience, learning builds your future” A fantastic opportunity to help and make a difference. All volunteers are greatly appreciated and provided with excellent training and ongoing support. For more details please contact Fiona Fraser or Marie Law (Learning Coordinators at E Mail: ffraser@lead.org.uk or mlaw@lead.org.uk / tel: 07741742560 (for Fiona) or 07741899507 (for Marie)

Lead Scotland, is a voluntary organisation set up to empower disabled young people and adults and carers across Scotland to access learning opportunities. Lead Scotland is looking for two volunteers to support learners with basic computer skills in the ABERDEEN City Centre area. All volunteers are greatly appreciated and provided with excellent support. If you or someone you know would like to volunteer with us please contact Marie at mlaw@lead.org.uk

“My mentor tells me that I am good enough. She makes me believe in myself as well. That alone makes me feel more confident. I haven’t had a lot of times where someone tells me that I’m good enough or ‘you can do it'." Shannon, MCR mentored young person. At MCR Pathways, we know that all young people are talented. However, Scotland’s care-experienced and disadvantaged young people face challenges beyond their control that make it more difficult for them to succeed. Our vision is that every young person in Scotland gets the same education outcomes, career opportunities and life chances as every other young person, no matter their home circumstances. And they need your help to make this happen. MCR recruits and trains volunteer mentors who are matched with a young person based on personality, interests and career aspirations. Mentors meet with their young person at their school for just one hour a week and provide a compassionate, listening ear. These mentors come from all walks of life but what they share in common is their desire to help Aberdeen’s young people. One of their mentors, John, says, “I have a young family and I felt mentoring would help me understand some of the things they may encounter. It has opened my eyes and will definitely help me to relate to my own children better.” Through meeting each week, mentors and young people create a supportive relationship. It’s this relationship that makes the difference. In 2014, before mentoring was extended, only 48% of care-experienced young people left school to a positive destination while in 2018, 86% of our mentored young people did. Education is the key to unlocking our young people’s potential. Our volunteer Mentors are supported every step of the way as they guide their young person onto a positive pathway. No experience is required and full training is given. We're asking YOU to be part of the #TheRippleEffect. Become a mentor and help us transform Scotland one young person at a time! The programme is flexible to fit around your schedule. Sign up today at http://mcrpathways.org/get-involved/ or contact info@mcrpathways.org for more details.

Great opportunity to develop leadership, writing, communication, management and marketing skills and to be part of the vibrant community of young theologians and to make a contribution to the enterprise that matters! We need your help in: • Maintaining effective internal communications within the organisation • Coordinating events • Planning and implementing promotional campaigns • Overseeing the social media strategy • Fundraising A fantastic opportunity to assist a brilliant group/charity. All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated. For more details please contact Dr. Olga Sevastyanova, Chairperson at email connect@orthodoxresearchgroup.com or tel.: 07884971624.

As the requirement to be able to use technology increases, many individuals find themselves excluded from the opportunities available as a result of their lack of digital awareness. In order to address this inequality I am looking for digital awareness volunteers, who you would be required to attend local sessions throughout the city showing members of the public how to use and get the best from their own digital devices. In addition to this, along with other volunteers and staff you would represent Adult Learning at various Digital Awareness events. These sessions and events would be on an ad hoc basis at times convenient to the volunteers. Good training and support is provided to all volunteers. A fantastic opportunity to help and make a difference with people and local communities in Aberdeen. All help is greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Ann Campbell (Development Officer) on E Mail: anncampbell@aberdeencity.gov.uk or Tel.: 07901512938

The Frisson Foundation are looking for enthusiastic individuals who would like to be part of a team aiming to develop one of Scotland's most innovative and fastest-growing young people's music initiatives. Joining their board of trustees is a rewarding and exciting opportunity to make a difference for children and young people as well as to develop knowledge and experience in strategic management, leadership and governance. Since their inception in May 2015 the Foundation has grown 40% year on year, and this coming year they will be working with over 200 primary schools & 6000 children, making them one of the largest music initiatives in Scotland. Over 25,000 people are expected to attend their 40+ events in 2020, and over the period of 2020-2022 they expect further expansion and development to include new challenged for early primary years and high schools, making the years ahead the busiest yet. They are interested in hearing from individuals who share the vision of the Co-Founders in removing barriers, financial or otherwise, in order to widen opportunity for children and young people, using music as a vehicle to improve learning outcomes, health & wellbeing, and engagement across school communities.

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

STAND International is looking for volunteers aged 16 to 65 years who have experienced social or economic disadvantage, to travel overseas to volunteer in 2020. This could be participating in working at a camp for children and adults with disabilities. Many of these children and young adults come from difficult backgrounds, including children from families affected by HIV, alcoholism and drug abuse. Additionally, volunteers will be participating in renovating and building work may include digging foundations, mixing cement, building walls, constructing a roof, plastering or putting the finishing coat of paint on the completed building. The work is quite challenging as buildings are made and renovated using traditional methods and locally sourced materials. The construction materials & techniques are also simple to master and are ideal for sites with limited facilities. Everything is done by hand in impoverished communities to enable and improve their living and learning environment which allows volunteers to be immersed in the host community and work with the locals to ensure these projects get completed and match the needs of the people they're benefiting. Six trips are planned for 2020, 2 trips to Belarus and 4 to Romania. The age range of volunteers for Belarus is from 16- 28 years and Romania is from 16 to 65 years old allowing for a greater number of people to participate. ROMANIA trips - March, May, August and October 2020 BELARUS trips – July & September 2020 As well as short-term volunteer opportunities we have places available for mentors. Mentors provide support and assistance to volunteers while they take on the challenge of volunteering abroad as well as additional support for 3 months upon return to Scotland enabling volunteers to best utilise the experience gained. Mentor costs are covered although there is some expectation of securing some matched funding. There is an option for those who perhaps did not feel that they had the skills or experience to become mentors to join the team as a trainee mentor.

Board contribution involves strategic planning and decision making, attending approximately 6 evening meetings per year and helping deliver action points outside of this time. As Treasurer, working alongside the nursery manager and staff, responsibilities will include setting annual budgets and salaries; monitoring council funding allocations; communicating with the Pension Regulator on behalf of the organisation; annual filings with accountant, and monitoring the organisation bank accounts.

Digital Friends work on a one to one basis with an individual and take them through the absolute basics of computing, such as keyboard and mouse skills. The most difficult task a friend would be asked to demonstrate would be to send an email. The real value of a digital friend is that they are there to support an adult in learning new skills, enabling them to become more confident in accessing further learning opportunities. Full training and ongoing support is provided by WDC's Adult Learning Team and provide travelling expenses. The real joy at becoming a Digital Friend is that you will meet new people and discover the feeling of satifaction as you embark on a learning journey. We would expect the volunteer to undergo a 16 hour training course, 8x2 hour sessions. All volunteers are invited to an information Evening on 24th August to find out more about the opportunity

The OIBI (Oxford Institute of British Islam), Scottish Office, Aberdeen have exciting volunteer opportunities for people to assist with the following 1. Admin assistance. 2. Accounts Assistance. 3. PR/Publishing Assistance. Duties include helping with aspects such as general admin and office duties. Data Entry Training on software systems. Accounts payable/receivable. Telephone answering. This also includes any other duties appropriate to your skills and experience which may be identified. To provide administrative support to the Director and office. Training and support is provided. This is a great opportunity to help and develop key skills and experience at the same time. All assistance is greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Paigham Mustafa, Director / Founding Trustee at E Mail: xeitre@hotmail.co.uk or Tel.: 01224 635616 *(shared office number with Bergen).

We are looking for Italian mother tongue people or native level speakers with some experience in working with children and teenagers (not necessarily in teaching) to assist our teachers during lessons. main tasks: Assist the teacher during the lesson, Be active in the lesson, Take care of children (4-17 years old), Teach Italian language in accordance with the teacher, Assist a different teacher in a different class when necessary.

The Clanranald Trust for Scotland is a charity established in 1996 supported by a large contingent of volunteers (members) who are dedicated to promoting increased awareness of Scottish culture and heritage through interactive education and entertainment. Activities include. * period education visits to schools and youth groups * living history workshops * living history battle displays * coporate themed entertainment * Duncarron Fort Development; the members of the Trust are building a fortified village in the Carron Valley.

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

Our shops help raise lots of money for children living in the UK and in 120 countries worldwide. It’s always lovely chatting to our customers about the fabulous items we sell and telling them about the fantastic work that Save the Children does. You’ll get the chance to meet new people and make friends plus you’ll be part of an amazing team of volunteers. There’s so much for you to get stuck in to when you’re volunteering in our shops. We get lots of donations and it's always exciting when one of our volunteers spots a real gem. You'll be taking in, sorting, steaming and pricing donations, rolling up your sleeves in the backroom as well as being on the shop floor. Serving customers with a smile is so important. You’ll be using the till (don't worry, we'll show you how) and handling money. And when people come in to donate items you'll also be completing the Gift Aid forms that let their donations help us even more. It’s really important that our window and shop displays look appealing so people keep visiting our shops. So you'll be wielding a duster and vacuum as well as your imagination to make the shop look its best. It would be ideal if you could volunteer one shift a week, which is about four hours but we're also happy to have more flexible times. No special skills are needed as we’ll show you what to do and we provide all the training you’ll need. But if you have any experience or particular interest tell us, it may come in useful. It’s really easy to get your volunteering started. If you're over 18 years old, just click on ‘Apply’ and get filling in your details!

Our shops help raise lots of money for children living in the UK and in 120 countries worldwide. It’s always lovely chatting to our customers about the fabulous items we sell and telling them about the fantastic work that Save the Children does. You’ll get the chance to meet new people and make friends plus you’ll be part of an amazing team of volunteers. There’s so much for you to get stuck in to when you’re volunteering in our shops. We get lots of donations and it's always exciting when one of our volunteers spots a real gem. You'll be taking in, sorting, steaming and pricing donations, rolling up your sleeves in the backroom as well as being on the shop floor. Serving customers with a smile is so important. You’ll be using the till (don't worry, we'll show you how) and handling money. And when people come in to donate items you'll also be completing the Gift Aid forms that let their donations help us even more. It’s really important that our window and shop displays look appealing so people keep visiting our shops. So you'll be wielding a duster and vacuum as well as your imagination to make the shop look its best. It would be ideal if you could volunteer one shift a week, which is about four hours but we're also happy to have more flexible times. No special skills are needed as we’ll show you what to do and we provide all the training you’ll need. But if you have any experience or particular interest tell us, it may come in useful. It’s really easy to get your volunteering started. If you're over 18 years old, just click on ‘Apply’ and get filling in your details!

Our shops help raise lots of money for children living in the UK and in 120 countries worldwide. It’s always lovely chatting to our customers about the fabulous items we sell and telling them about the fantastic work that Save the Children does. You’ll get the chance to meet new people and make friends plus you’ll be part of an amazing team of volunteers. There’s so much for you to get stuck in to when you’re volunteering in our shops. We get lots of donations and it's always exciting when one of our volunteers spots a real gem. You'll be taking in, sorting, steaming and pricing donations, rolling up your sleeves in the backroom as well as being on the shop floor. Serving customers with a smile is so important. You’ll be using the till (don't worry, we'll show you how) and handling money. And when people come in to donate items you'll also be completing the Gift Aid forms that let their donations help us even more. It’s really important that our window and shop displays look appealing so people keep visiting our shops. So you'll be wielding a duster and vacuum as well as your imagination to make the shop look its best. It would be ideal if you could volunteer one shift a week, which is about four hours but we're also happy to have more flexible times. No special skills are needed as we’ll show you what to do and we provide all the training you’ll need. But if you have any experience or particular interest tell us, it may come in useful. It’s really easy to get your volunteering started. If you're over 18 years old, just click on ‘Apply’ and get filling in your details!

Our shops help raise lots of money for children living in the UK and in 120 countries worldwide. It’s always lovely chatting to our customers about the fabulous items we sell and telling them about the fantastic work that Save the Children does. You’ll get the chance to meet new people and make friends plus you’ll be part of an amazing team of volunteers. There’s so much for you to get stuck in to when you’re volunteering in our shops. We get lots of donations and it's always exciting when one of our volunteers spots a real gem. You'll be taking in, sorting, steaming and pricing donations, rolling up your sleeves in the backroom as well as being on the shop floor. Serving customers with a smile is so important. You’ll be using the till (don't worry, we'll show you how) and handling money. And when people come in to donate items you'll also be completing the Gift Aid forms that let their donations help us even more. It’s really important that our window and shop displays look appealing so people keep visiting our shops. So you'll be wielding a duster and vacuum as well as your imagination to make the shop look its best. It would be ideal if you could volunteer one shift a week, which is about four hours but we're also happy to have more flexible times. No special skills are needed as we’ll show you what to do and we provide all the training you’ll need. But if you have any experience or particular interest tell us, it may come in useful. It’s really easy to get your volunteering started. If you're over 18 years old, just click on ‘Apply’ and get filling in your details!

Our shops help raise lots of money for children living in the UK and in 120 countries worldwide. It’s always lovely chatting to our customers about the fabulous items we sell and telling them about the fantastic work that Save the Children does. You’ll get the chance to meet new people and make friends plus you’ll be part of an amazing team of volunteers. There’s so much for you to get stuck in to when you’re volunteering in our shops. We get lots of donations and it's always exciting when one of our volunteers spots a real gem. You'll be taking in, sorting, steaming and pricing donations, rolling up your sleeves in the backroom as well as being on the shop floor. Serving customers with a smile is so important. You’ll be using the till (don't worry, we'll show you how) and handling money. And when people come in to donate items you'll also be completing the Gift Aid forms that let their donations help us even more. It’s really important that our window and shop displays look appealing so people keep visiting our shops. So you'll be wielding a duster and vacuum as well as your imagination to make the shop look its best. It would be ideal if you could volunteer one shift a week, which is about four hours but we're also happy to have more flexible times. No special skills are needed as we’ll show you what to do and we provide all the training you’ll need. But if you have any experience or particular interest tell us, it may come in useful. It’s really easy to get your volunteering started. If you're over 18 years old, just click on ‘Apply’ and get filling in your details!

Our shops help raise lots of money for children living in the UK and in 120 countries worldwide. It’s always lovely chatting to our customers about the fabulous items we sell and telling them about the fantastic work that Save the Children does. You’ll get the chance to meet new people and make friends plus you’ll be part of an amazing team of volunteers. There’s so much for you to get stuck in to when you’re volunteering in our shops. We get lots of donations and it's always exciting when one of our volunteers spots a real gem. You'll be taking in, sorting, steaming and pricing donations, rolling up your sleeves in the backroom as well as being on the shop floor. Serving customers with a smile is so important. You’ll be using the till (don't worry, we'll show you how) and handling money. And when people come in to donate items you'll also be completing the Gift Aid forms that let their donations help us even more. It’s really important that our window and shop displays look appealing so people keep visiting our shops. So you'll be wielding a duster and vacuum as well as your imagination to make the shop look its best. It would be ideal if you could volunteer one shift a week, which is about four hours but we're also happy to have more flexible times. No special skills are needed as we’ll show you what to do and we provide all the training you’ll need. But if you have any experience or particular interest tell us, it may come in useful. It’s really easy to get your volunteering started. If you're over 18 years old, just click on ‘Apply’ and get filling in your details!

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.

Gardeners Urgently Needed! Based at the beautiful and historic Megginch Castle Estate by Errol, Perthshire we are looking for enthusiastic gardeners to help maintain an area of the Walled Garden. We have very kindly been gifted the use of this piece of land for the Starfish Way where we work with young people with varied Additional Support Needs. We are urgently looking for gardeners to help us maintain and develop this area as well as experienced gardeners who would be willing to work alongside our fabulous young people and share their knowledge and expertise. If either of these opportunities is of interest to you, please contact us at admin@pkdofe.com or call 01738 627455 / 07951 557979 for more details. Expenses and refreshments will be provided.

The major part of the Exhibition is a visual interpretation of 100 stories of people and events of WWI which has been created by 100 young people from across Scotland. The exhibition uses traditional printmaking techniques combined with innovative technology. About the opportunity: As a WW100 Volunteer you will support the delivery of the WW100 exhibition when it is in your area. This could see you supporting in one of the key tasks below:  Welcome members of the public and groups visiting WW100 exhibition on their arrival  Deal with queries from those visiting WW100 exhibition in a polite and professional manner  To identify any problems (both potential and actual) and to inform WW100 exhibition staff as they arise  To maintain and replenish resources as required  To assist with evaluation of WW100 exhibition by encouraging feedback and collecting data  To be flexible in the performance of the post and undertake duties requested by the WW100 exhibition team  Support the staff team setting up and down each day Benefits for you:  Carrying out a range of interesting and rewarding duties  Having access to appropriate training for the role  You will have the opportunity to meet a wide range of new people  Building on your existing skills and developing new ones  Being part of a friendly, committed team  Attending local events • The process is that they go onto the bud website www.poppybud.org.uk and fill in the small registering an interest form, from there, there will be an informal chat and then full application will be sent with references, once references are received and e-learning completed then they can volunteer For further information or to express your interest in this opportunity, please get in touch: Online – www.poppybud.org.uk/volunteer Email – volunteer@poppybud.org.uk Phone – Sandra Comrie – 0141 773 622

*Lingo Flamingo is battling dementia through language - Join the flock! Lingo Flamingo is a non for profit organisation who teaches languages to older adults in care homes, day centres and retirement communities. Recent research shows that speaking a second language can postpone the effects of dementia by up to 5 years. We therefore use languages (Italian, Spanish, French or German) as a vehicle to empower the minds of older adults, proving that you can teach an old dog new tricks! We are looking for talented and passionate volunteers who would like to share the gift of languages with other people. Many of the people we teach are living with dementia or other conditions which are usually thought of as being barriers to learning, but we want to show that by adapting to everyone’s needs and focussing on having fun, it is never too late to learn another language! To volunteer with us, you need to be available for an hour a week over a 10 week period. We offer teaching training to prepare you for the role, so teaching experience is not necessary. All we ask if that you are reliable, compassionate and motivated to teach others! If this all sounds like exactly what you've been looking for, please get in touch! You can contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Leah, at email: leah.cowling@lingoflamingo.co.uk or tel: 07498723983 who will be delighted to hear from you and provide more information.

To increase the capacity of our schools outreach work – to help educators deliver robust and representative Religious and Moral Education (RME) classes in keeping with the Benchmarks of the Curriculum for Excellence and Qualifications criteria, to coordinate and steward volunteers, and help develop informative materials to effectively engage with children at all levels. To develop and extend the reach of our schools outreach programme.

We like to provide children with the best opportunities for learning both in and out of school. With this in mind we require volunteers to help assist us with trips out of the school to widen their experiences. As well as this, we are looking for volunteers to work with children in school to support literacy and numeracy. For class trips we can struggle to take the children on these as we don’t have enough parent helpers or staff members to go with them. The trips tend to be based locally (in Hawick itself) and to meet our adult/child ratio we usually require at least 3 additional adults per class on any trip that we go on. The role would require walking from the school to wherever the class are visiting, assisting with helping the children to get there safely and encouraging any learning along the way. Additionally, we are finding it tighter in school to meet all the needs required in a class with fewer human resources in which to do so. Finding time to work on a 1-1 basis with individual children, who either need some support in literacy and numeracy or with a pupil who is actually needing challenged in their work and pushed on further, are demands that class teachers find it hard to always get to do on a daily basis. Having an additional helper in the class to support these pupils would be invaluable.

The Board are a key element of the charity and can make a real difference in terms of the organisations effectiveness and success. Board members are collectively responsible for: * Maintaining a long term view of the organisation and its work * Making strategic and major decisions about the organisations objectives, policies and procedures * Ensuring decision making is transparent and accountable * Ensuring the needs and interests of relevant bodies are considered when making decisions * Ensuring adequate resources (especially people and money) are available to carry out activities and making decisions about how to proceed when resources are not available * Monitoring the work of the organisation, especially progress towards its objectives * Taking legal responsibility for the organisation The following skills would be an advantage but not a necessity: • Experience of working in the charity sector • Experience of working with adult learners • Human Resources • Finance and Fundraising • IT skills suitable to the running of a small business

To provide general help within the garden in Forfar, the garden is an open space for people to come along and enjoy

Give a young person the opportunity to grow and dream big, by becoming a volunteer mentor with Mentoring Young Talent. This programme supports young people in discovering and developing their talents to increase their employment options when they leave school or further education. Mentors are sought in Buckie and Elgin High School areas who are employed, can offer insights into their working days and provide support for just an hour a week. Care-experienced young people and other disadvantaged young people are participating in work related learning within their curriculum and 1:1 mentoring to boost confidence, gain skills and qualifications. Each young person is matched with an individual mentor as an impartial adult to talk to and build a positive relationship with. In previous programmes the young mentees have seen their confidence and self-esteem increase, and there are personal and professional benefits for the mentor too. Training and support for volunteer mentors is provided.

The STEM Ambassador Programme is a nationwide scheme dedicated to getting more young people interested in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) subjects leading to an increase in young people pursuing STEM careers. The most valuable tool young people have at their disposal when considering future career paths are the people around them, and we believe that STEM Ambassadors can be their greatest source of inspiration. Do you work in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) industry? Do you have a passion for a particular STEM subject? Are you interested in passing this information onto young people? If the answer is yes, become a STEM Ambassador! STEM Ambassadors are volunteers that aim to inspire young people to become interested in STEM subjects and consider a career in a STEM industry. You could help run an experiment or design your own. You could mentor students in a variety of subjects or get involved in a careers event. You could help run an engineering project or design some fun maths games. You could set up a STEM club or run a tech evening at a brownie/cub group. There are lots of options! If you are interested please register on the database db.stemnet.org.uk or check out the website www.aberdeensciencecentre.org/stem-ambassadors/ . If you have any queries please feel free to contact me at stemambassadors@asc.scot . Once you have registered, you will be required to attend an induction where you will complete a PVG – Protection of Vulnerable Groups scheme application along with meeting other new STEM Ambassadors. We hope to hear from you soon.

Volunteers will support learners in a variety of community based classes such as computing or arts and crafts

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

Work with a specific person to enable him/her to achieve successful completion of a course. This may be ICT or a learner on the Literacies Project. LEAD students have many barriers to overcome and a volunteer has a pivotal role in the learning support team.

There are a variety activities to participate in as student volunteers within University of Dundee’s welcoming, buddying and mentoring scheme Peer Connections. Peer Connections is the University’s welcoming, buddying and mentoring The scheme is run by Student Services. Peer Connections volunteers (Peer Connectors) welcome all new students and act as buddy/mentors for students who need some help with settling into university. Run buddy groups for new international exchange students and also the “Conversation Café” for international students to improve their conversational English and help to meet people. The time commitment is very flexible and student friendly. Free training provided, enhance your employability and gain real experience. Applicants must be matriculated students at University of Dundee.

We are committed to supporting young people with changing their lives for the better via our youth and community programmes and dynamic sports centre, but we can’t do it on our own – and that’s where you can help! Transition Extreme's Volunteer Challenge is aiming to recruit a team of awesome volunteers to help us raise much needed funds! By volunteering some of your time to help to support our work and raise some much needed funds, you can make a real difference to what we can offer our local youngsters and their communities. If you are interested in volunteering your time or taking part in a local event to raise funds for the centre or even want to host your own fundraising event, please get in touch. All help is greatly appreciated and makes a real difference. For more details please contact Sam Begg (Fundraising Manager) E Mail: s.begg@tranisition-extreme.com or tel.: 01224 626279.

Collydean Community Centre is seeking volunteer tutors to help with thier proposed homework club to help children and young people with their homework. This opportunity would suit a university student looking for teaching experience, or retired or semi-retired tutors/lecturers/teachers. They expect the club to have all age ranges from primary to secondary school attending. The centre is currently revamping its program for children and young people and by providing a homework club they are giving these children a chance to bounce ideas off each other, but to also access help and advice from experienced tutors. The time commitment would be a minimum of 2 hours a week, in the late afternoon and evenings. They are especially keen to hear from people with experience in tutoring numeracy and literacy.

Collydean Community Centre are starting a homework club/family learning class for young people and their families to come to one evening a week. Young people will be provided with a hot snack before being encouraged to work with their parents/caregivers on their homework. The Centre is looking for tutors, university/college students, teachers (including trainees), college tutors and other qualified people to aid these families while they learn. Homework can be tricky for children to complete at home, and sometimes the young person's family is unable to help them, so by working together homework will be completed on time and to a higher standard.

You would be seeing client along with another tutor, with two clients per tutor. You will be given a Learning Plan: what they need to learn and suggested materials to use. You plan the session, work through it and write up a brief account of it. Homework is set and the next stage discussed with the student. You usually work for one hour per week. Some tutors support a Community Learning Assistant. In this case, they give support to students, like a classroom assistant would do. You receive 30 hours training over a 10 week period, but may start tutoring before the training if there is a student available. Competent to at least standard grade in reading, writing and counting. (computing is optional) Patient, Friendly, Methodical, Committed. Likes People.

A Refurb Assistant at the Turing Trust will be taught all of the procedures we implement to restore a donated PC into a brand new elearning machine. The main tasks involved in the role include: computer repair, computer wiping, data management, PC installation, stock management and a variety of others. In this opportunity you will learn a huge amount about PC repair, maintenance and data management.

Working in partnership with local agencies Roar Connections for Life wishes to recruit volunteers who will assist in the delivery of information sessions around advising the general public about the best methods of supporting people with falls prevention information and how to get off the floor safely after a fall. Volunteers will be trained by Roar staff in how to deliver these information sessions including physical demonstrations. The volunteers then take the information and practical demonstration which lasts approx. 20 minutes to local community groups around Renfrewshire.

The Education and Event Volunteers help with the preparation and delivery of formal and informal learning programmes. We are looking for someone who is artistic and has creative flair, a good communicator, particularly with young people, someone who is pleasant and approachable. Key tasks are wide ranging and would be tailored to meet your skills and interests, but could include: • Cutting out and organising teaching resources. • Delivering workshops/tours to school children. • Setting up and supporting the delivery of events. • Developing and delivering holiday activities. • Delivering bespoke tours for groups.

Most tutors work with one student. You will be given a Learning Plan: what they need to learn and suggested materials to use. You plan the session, work through it and write up a brief account of it. Homework is set and the next stage discussed with the student. You usually work for one hour per week. Some tutors support a Community Learning Assistant. In this case, they give support to students, like a classroom assistant would do. You receive 30 hours training over a 10 week period, but may start tutoring before the training if there is a student available. Competent to at least standard grade in reading, writing and counting. (computing is optional) Patient, Friendly, Methodical, Committed. Likes People.

Learning and employability run a variety of groups for people to improve their reading, writing or number skills. When learners first contact the service they are met by a member of staff who finds out exactly what it is the learner wants to learn - the learner is then matched into a group to work on their learning plan. Groups are run by paid tutors with the support of volunteers. The tutor manages the groups overall learning and the volunteers help the tutor with this. Depending on the volunteer's experience/interests, there is an opportunity sometimes to become more involved in preparing work for the learners. Many learners lack confidence and volunteers provide a crucial role in supporting and encouraging learners. There are also sometimes opportunities for one to one tutoring. Initial training for all volunteers last aprox. 6 months (Aug-Dec) during the day.

We are looking for committed volunteers to be trained and work with Fife's international community, and to lead informal conversation cafe classes in a relaxed atmosphere. Conversation Cafes are a safe and relaxed place for people to learn English and to gain confidence using the language. You don't need a special qualification in teaching English to become our volunteer, as classes are very informal and are a great opportunity to meet other people and learn about their culture. Conversation Cafes are for people who are living in the UK but who do not speak English as a first language. These students are most commonly refugees and immigrants and need to learn the language in order to help them settle into UK society. Occasionally we will be inviting speakers from the NHS, Fife Council, Fife Cultural Trust and will welcome any suggestions from the group.

We require a person(s) to assist our programme tutor to drive our minibus to various locations throughout the city and ‘shire. Our clients enjoy participating in our gardening project, yoga, walking trips and various outdoor activities. These activities are aimed at promoting good mental health and wellbeing, confidence and self-management. Our programme runs Wed – Fri, 10am - 3pm. If you like working with people, are available for for all days or even just one, enjoy the outdoors and love driving, please give us a call. Momentum Scotland is a not for profit, charity delivering vocational rehabilitation and employment services to adults with additional needs to employment including mental health and acquired brain injuries. All help is greatly appreciated. To volunteer or for further details please contact Allison Clark, Service co-ordinator at E Mail: allison.clark@momentumscotland.org or tel.: 01224 625580.

Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums is proud to host an in-house art reference library (McBey Library) with thousands of books on topics from buttons to beer mats, silver screen history to sculpture; from pottery to Picasso. Help us keep this fantastic resource accessible by joining our fun team of McBey Library Legends. We are looking to bring together a sociable team of book-loving volunteers to help us make the most of our book and magazine collection. >What's in it for you? ▪ Opportunities to develop valuable skills and experiences within the art gallery and museum sector. ▪ Enjoyment in doing something you like while meeting new, like-minded people. ▪ Being a part our team and supporting our work. ▪ Voluntary work experience which can be an invaluable addition to your CV. A fantastic and exciting opportunity to be part of the brilliant volunteer team at the marvellous Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums. For more information please contact Claire Martin, Museum Liaison Officer at email clmartin@aberdeencity.gov.uk or tel.: 01224 523677. *(Closing deadline is Sunday 22 March 2020, midnight)

After initial training you will be matched to a group at a time, day and place to suit you. The group tutor will have overall responsibility for the group and your role will be to help learners develop their English language skills depending on their needs and goals. Each learner has a goal that they are working towards, maybe to find a job, help their children with school, pass an exam, go to the doctor without a translator, become naturalised as a British citizen. The training consists of one session a week for six weeks. You will learn about some basic language teaching techniques, cultural and language differences to name but a few. During the training you will have the opportunity to visit a group and meet some of our learners. We cannot run our groups and give the learners the support they need without volunteer tutor assistants.

We have identified a number of groups that would benefit from volunteer support. We are looking for new volunteers to start with us next term. We are recruiting for both ESOL and Literacies volunteers who would then do some initial training together followed by a placement and further training in their chosen area of specialism. This gives an opportunity for to get some training and experience in working with a range of people with language, literacy and numeracy issues. If you would like to join a dedicated and well trained team of volunteers, now’s your chance. Volunteers will work with ESOL or Adult Literacies groups (up to 6 students) with a Tutor to support individual learning. Our current volunteers have completed training and worked in a group, will tell you that whilst working with students is rewarding and enjoyable. However, it is sometimes hard work and the time commitment is something that you have to be aware of before embarking on the training programme .

Help to tutor ESOL Learners (English for Speakers of Other Languages). Volunteers will be trained in PDA ITESOL (Introduction to Tutoring ESOL, SCQF Level 6) and then volunteer in the ESOL programme. Once trained you would volunteer with an ESOL Learner/s from the Elmwood Campus, Cupar for a minimum of one hour a week, providing additional English Language Support. No formal qualifications needed to start the training course as an interview with the programme organiser will determine suitability; The training is done online, so good internet connection and IT skills required; The training is no more than four hours a week, for two modules, both eight weeks in length, by the second module you will be placed with learner/s; No previous teaching experience needed, just a willingness to work with others and an interest in teaching English as a language would be helpful; If English is not your first language, then proof of English language level required (e.g. a very good Cambridge FCE, CAE, CPE or IELTS 7, or a very good SQA Higher) Once placed with a learner it is your choice about how often you work with them each week - it should be equally beneficial and suitable; Based and around the Cupar area, willing to travel would be benefit but not essential; There is NO cost for the course, SRUC covers this,but we ask that you are able to commit to volunteering, as best as you can, for at least 6 months to a year after training; You will need to undergo a PVG, the cost of this is also covered by SRUC. The next course starts when there are sufficient numbers, so get in touch at any time.

Bud is Poppyscotland’s brand new vehicle for exploration and learning, a truck that transforms into a mobile community space, comprising a mini poppy factory, micro-museum and with interactive learning opportunities. Bud is an interactive experience that encourages visitors to create their personal remembrance journey through exploring the exhibits. It is helping us keep remembrance relevant all year round. About the opportunity: As a Bud Veteran Volunteer, you will support the delivery of the Bud project when Bud is in your area or visiting schools, voluntary groups etc. This could see you supporting in one of the key tasks below:  Carrying out talks to groups (schools, girl guides, brownies, cubs, cadets etc.) members of the public and community organisations who are visiting Bud, or who you are visiting  Actively engage with small groups of visitors, answering questions about Bud and remembrance  Taking part in group discussions about the challenges – both positive and negative - faced by the Armed Forces community  To be flexible in the performance of the post and undertake duties requested by the Bud Team  Encourage people to complete the on-board evaluation at end of visit  Inform people of volunteering opportunities available through Bud project  Support the staff team in set up and take down at visits and events. Support staff in the delivery of activities with schools, groups and public visitors Benefits for you:  Carrying out a range of interesting and rewarding duties  Having access to appropriate training for the role  You will have the opportunity to meet a wide range of new people  Building on your existing skills and developing new ones  Being part of a friendly, committed team  Attending local events • The process is that they go onto the bud website www.poppybud.org.uk and fill in the small registering an interest form, from there, there will be an informal chat and then full application will be sent with references, once references are received and e-learning completed then they can volunteer. What’s next? For further information or to express your interest in this opportunity, please get in touch: Online – www.poppybud.org.uk/volunteer Email – volunteer@poppybud.org.uk Phone – Sandra Comrie – 0141 773 6221

We are recruiting life coaches, careers advisers and employability professionals with an interest in dyslexia to support dyslexic job-seekers. A coach or mentor can be the pivotal person in a dyslexic person's life, guiding them from adversity to success. Many of our clients have had a negative experience of school or work and are deeply affected by self-limiting beliefs. Our clients also look for the support of a mentor, who will take time to support them in a helpful way, to develop effective CVs, applications and interview skills. Are you able to help? We will provide 1.5 days of training (11th and 12th March in Stirling) for this role; and reasonable travel and refreshment expenses will be reimbursed. We are looking for friendly and approachable mentors able to commit to the role for one year. The usual commitment is around 2-4 hours a week, depending on the needs of the client. We are particularly looking for people based in the Central Belt of Scotland, where we have a high demand for mentors. Please see our volunteering page for contact details, more information and a registration form: https://www.dyslexiascotland.org.uk/become-volunteer

Would you like to make a difference to others and develop your skills at the same time? Lead Scotland are looking for volunteers from across Moray to support our learning projects in Moray to empower disabled young people, adults, carers and those who are experiencing multiple barriers to learning and employment. These roles offer a rewarding and worthwhile experience and we would like to hear from you if you have 1 - 4 hours per week available to support our learners improve their computer and digital skills, literacy and numeracy, develop a skill of their choice, gain an Adult Achievement Award or the Community Action and Leadership Award. We have a range of person-centred learning programmes to volunteer on: Moray Adult Learning Project 1 - 2 hours per week during Monday - Fridays to support learners with computer and digital skills, literacy and numeracy or gain an Adult Achievement Award. North of Scotland Digital Progression Project 4 hours per week during Monday - Thursdays to support learners achieve the Community Action and Leadership Award. This role requires basic digital skills and supporting learners to prepare project materials. This Award is delivered weekly to small groups. Training is provided for our volunteering roles.