Aberdeen volunteering opportunities
Camphill School Aberdeen Volunteers
Camphill School Aberdeen
Camphill School Aberdeen has exciting new volunteer opportunities to help. As a volunteer you will become part of a team within one of our 10 residential Care homes, set in beautiful surroundings 5 miles outside of Aberdeen City centre and close to the Deeside Railway line. We are currently seeking people to volunteer as:
> Voluntary Coworkers within Residential School and Care Homes: Our pupils age from 12-25 years old and as part of your position, you will be with them when they attend the school, farm and gardens, workshops or even riding stables as part of their personalised daily routines and assist them with their tasks throughout the day.
> Voluntary Farm and Gardens Volunteers: Our farm cares for cows, pigs, goats, hens and alpacas. As part of your position, you will be with our pupils when they attend the farm and gardens as part of their personalised daily routines and assist them with their tasks.
> Voluntary Workshop Assistants: You will be with our pupils when they attend the various workshops (woodwork, metal, weavery, felt, candle, pottery, bike and Fruver- our food workshop)as part of their personalised daily routines and assist them with their tasks.
These opportunities do 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.
Training is provided in induction and support given throughout the volunteering time within Camphill School Aberdeen.
Fantastic opportunities 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.
Events Coordinator
Scottish Communities Climate Action Network
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
Aberdeen Digital Awareness Volunteers
Aberdeen City Council - Adult Learning 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
Children's Panel Volunteers
Aberdeen City Council - Children's Panel
Children's Panel members are ordinary people like you who have chosen to do something extraordinary. Children's Panel members make decisions about the welfare of vulnerable children and young people and what needs to be done to support and protect children and young people.
Being a member of the Children's Panel could change your life, and make a difference to someone else's. Many people join because they want to make a valuable contribution to their community. Others enjoy the skills development that membership of the Children's Panel can bring. Many of the skills that make a good panel member are also highly valued in the workplace such as negotiation, leadership, communication and teamwork.
You don't need any formal qualifications. You just need to care.
We are now recruiting 550 new panel members to serve across Scotland. Have you got what it takes?
BEING A PANEL MEMBER IN ABERDEEN:
If you have any queries, or would just like to chat to someone about volunteering in the Children’s Hearings System, please contact the Clerk to the Area Support Team:
NAME: Mark Masson
EMAIL: mmasson@aberdeencity.gov.uk
TEL: 01224 522989
NAME: Cheryl Nevill
EMAIL: cnevill@aberdeencity.gov.uk
TEL: 01224 522113
For more details and to apply to join the panel in your local area please visit www.childrenspanelscotland.org
Befriender
NHS Grampian - Woodend
NHS Grampian - Befriending clients in Hospital
For further details please contact:
Fiona Thomson:
tel.: 01224 556645
Email: fiona.thomson3@nhs.net
Fundraising Volunteers
Aberdeen Citizens Advice Bureau
Aberdeen Citizens Advice Bureau is an independent Charity that provides individuals with impartial, confidential, free advice on a range of issues including benefits, debt, employment and consumer issues as well as influencing social policy locally and nationally. We are seeking volunteer fundraisers to assist our team of staff and volunteers in securing the future of this valuable work.
We are looking for people who have the skills and experience to help research and write funding bids to grant-making bodies. We can offer the experience of working with a nationally-affiliated charity that addresses a wide range of social issues. You will have the companionship and support of an interesting and highly-motivated team of staff and volunteers.
Hours are flexible, depending on funding deadlines; but volunteers are asked to be available for one day or two half days a week.
For further details please contact Kate Dean, Deputy Manager at E Mail: Kate.Dean@aberdeencab.casonline.org.uk or tel.: 01224 569759.
Social Media Volunteer
Rape Crisis Grampian
Rape Crisis Grampian (RCG) are looking for creative and enthusiastic volunteers to support our social media activity and update our website to promote our services in Grampian area. Main duties can include:
*Identifying opportunities and themes for social media content in line with RCG goals and objectives.
*Co-managing our social media channels, research and post relevant content.
*Updating our social media guidelines for staff and volunteers.
*Increasing the reach of new online content.
*Inputting into how content is best promoted across all our marketing channels.
*Updating our website blog with relevant content.
Please apply via email with you name and Social Media Volunteer Application in the Subject Line. Please include the following: information about yourself, why you are interested in working with RCG, and any relevant qualifications and experience.
Applications should be sent to: Wilma Thompson, RCG Manager at manager@rapecrisisgrampian.org.uk
Adventure Buddy - Aberdeen
Aberlour Scotland's Children's Charity
What will I be doing?
Aberlour Options Aberdeen support children who have complex needs through fun activities, regularly day trips and adventures. Adventure Buddy Volunteers support these activities, engaging with children either in groups or on a 1:1 basis and encouraging participation. Adventure Buddy Volunteers support staff to plan, prepare and run outings and activities. This may include outdoor activities such as trips to the park or the beach, or in-house activities such as arts and crafts or playing board games.
The impact you can make
Trying new activities can be a daunting experience for children and young people. As an Adventure Buddy, you can play an active role in encouraging children to take part in activities, develop confidence and experience new opportunities. By taking part in an activity together, volunteers can motivate and reassure children, and form trusting relationships.
The benefits to you
Adventure Buddy Volunteers gain valuable experience of working with children with complex needs, and learning how to support and encourage them to try something new. Volunteers can develop their own skills and confidence in working with others, while being part of a supporting and engaging staff team.
Adventure Buddy Volunteers typically support either in-house activities, day-trips or outings once a fortnight.
If you are interested in this role, please enquire or apply now.
Music School Volunteers
The North East of Scotland Music School
Interested in Classical Music and Jazz? Want to volunteer for North East of Scotland Music School?
If you have expertise in financial management or experience of events management then we would love to hear from you.
In return for volunteering your time you will have opportunities to attend concerts and recitals, to meet renowned musicians and to contribute to the cultural life of Aberdeen.
Don’t know who we are? Visit our website: www.nesms.org.uk
A fantastic, enjoyable opportunity where all help is always greatly appreciated. To discuss getting involved please contact:
Gráinne Cullen, Administrator
North East of Scotland Music School, 21 Huntly Street, Aberdeen AB10 1TJ
email: nesms@dsl.pipex.com
tel. 01224 649685
website: www.nesms.org.uk
Administrator
Aberdeen Civic Forum
Aberdeen Civic Forum represents the views of communities in Aberdeen on the Community Planning Partnership.
We have an opportunity for someone with administrative skills to assist the Office Bearers in ensuring that the Civic Forum reflects and advocates the views of communities in Aberdeen as effectively as possible and is able to contribute effectively to Community Planning in Aberdeen.
We would hope this person could minute the meetings of the Civic Forum. Training will be provided if necessary.
You will be helping to make sure that all the communities of Aberdeen have their say when plans are made for the future of the City of Aberdeen.
This opportunity is in a friendly working environment based throughout the city, with meetings most often taking place in the city centre.
All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact Jonathan Smith, Chairperson at E Mail: civicforumaberdeen@gmail.com
Volunteer Publishing/PR Assistant
Memmic Foundation
We are publishing/printing a newspaper and are looking for volunteers to train up to assist in this. Is also good for work experience.
Should be computer literate and able to write articles etc. Proof reading skills an advantage.
For more information about this interesting and exciting opportunity please contact:
Paigham Mustafa
T: 01224 635616
E: xeitre@hotmail.co.uk
Coffee-Bar Assistants
Kincorth Community Centre Association
Kincorth Community Centre Association has opportunities for people to volunteer as Coffee-Bar Assistants. General duties would include serving tea, coffee & snacks to a variety of groups and the public, from a busy community café facility which is attached to the local Library and Health Centre. Duties will also include cleaning of the kitchen and coffee-bar areas.
We hope to develop our coffee-bar to serve hot meals and deliver a lunch club for the locals from the beginning of 2015.
Full training will be given, a food hygiene certificate would be beneficial but not necessary as training will be available.
The coffee-bar volunteering times could be any time between 10am and 3:30pm weekdays, and between 10am and 5pm (2 hour slots) at the weekend which is dependent on birthday party bookings.
A great and enjoyable opportunity to assist in the community. For further details please contact:
Lynne Brown (Centre Manager and Chairperson)
Tel No: 01224 872851 / E Mail: new.kincorthcc@btinternet.com
Volunteer Activities Assistant
ENABLE Scotland (Aberdeen)
Do you agree that every person who has a learning disability should have the choice and control to live the life they choose?
Aberdeen ENABLE Branch are looking for enthusiastic, committed volunteers to help at their weekly 'Pop Club' for adults with a Learning Disability from all over Aberdeen. The Branch has been running social activities in the city for nearly 60 years and there are currently around fifty members of the club.
There are a number of tasks on the night at the club such as: welcoming people arriving and collecting money, making tea and coffee and serving tables, playing music, interacting with members of the club and seeing members off safely and tidying the hall afterwards. Activities Volunteers are required to help with these tasks on the night.
The club meets fortnightly on a Friday night at the Rosemount Community Centre in Aberdeen (AB25 2NS) from 7.00 until 9.30
Throughout the volunteering opportunity you will gain new skills and experience working with people who have a Learning Disabilities, their families and carers. You will also have lots of fun helping to create an enjoyable experience for all involved.
Out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed in line with Aberdeen Branch policy. Volunteers will be given an induction by the Branch Committee.
If you are interested but would like to visit the Pop Club for a 'taster session' - this can be arranged as well.
For more details please contact:
Jessie Gordon, Aberdeen Branch Secretary
Tel No: 01224 873936/ 07845463299
SSAFA-Forces Help Volunteers
SSAFA - The Armed Forces Charity (Aberdeen Branch)
At SSAFA our volunteers are at the heart of our work supporting the Forces family.
Our volunteers provide help for current Forces and veterans in local communities throughout the UK and on military bases around the world. Their work ranges from practical and emotional help to fundraising, publicity and project co-ordination.
You can give as little or as much of your time as you can when you volunteer. From visiting a veteran who needs assistance to offering a listening ear during operational deployments, it’s all vital work.
All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. For more details please contact:
Tel: 01224 708612 or Email: Aberdeen@ssafa.org.uk
Graphic Design Volunteers
Absafe
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.
Community Clean-up Volunteers
Clean Up Aberdeen
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
Food-bank Centre Volunteers
TLC – in partnership with Trussell Trust
As part of TLC-Foodbanks commitment to serving our community, we have recently partnered with the Trussell Trust in order to fulfil our aim of meeting the basic food needs of people in crisis across the South of Aberdeen and the surrounding areas.
We currently have volunteer opportunities for people to assist in our vital work as Foodbank Centre Volunteers. All help makes a real difference to the local communities we support and is greatly appreciated.
Tasks include:
•Welcome clients to the food-bank centre
•Receive vouchers, check validity, and prepare food parcels according to the standard packing lists
•Make refreshments and tidy up as required during the session
•Offer a listening ear and signpost clients, as required, to further support, using information from the signposting folder/leaflets
•Ensure that clients sign the packing list when they are given their food parcel and that all vouchers and packing lists are stored securely within the bounds of data protection
•Check stock for imminent ‘best before’ dates, place out-of-date food in appropriate box in store room for disposal and record the action
•Wear branded clothing and a name badge during the session
•Work under the guidance of the session leader and report any health & safety or safeguarding concerns to the project manager/session supervisor
•Potential stock room duties for those wishing to work more behind the scenes.
For more information please contact Tim McIlroy, Operations Manager on email: tim@tlc.org.uk or tel.: 07542 049898.
IT Support Volunteer
AbilityNet (Aberdeen Services)
AbilityNet is a charity that exists to change the lives of disabled people by increasing access/use of digital technology at work, at home or in education. AbilityNet ITCanHelp has a nationwide network of wonderful IT support volunteers.
We are looking for people who are interested and skilled in computers and technology to visit disabled and older people in their own homes to help with their IT needs. Volunteers may be asked to help set up a computer system for someone, install software or hardware, troubleshoot problems or even help to change a printer cartridge or give some basic training on how to use systems.
We are looking for people with experience of Windows and Apple systems, people who know about using ipads, and android tablets as well as those who may have experience of adaptive technology, although this isn’t essential.
Volunteers are provided with induction and ongoing technical support and training. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated.
If you are interested in finding out more information, please take a look at our website www.abilitynet.org.uk, email us at volunteers@abilitynet.org.uk or phone us on 0800 269 545 where one of our team will be happy to have a chat with you. You can apply online using the online form at https://www.abilitynet.org.uk/itvolunteers/itcanhelp-volunteer-application-form
Fledgling Online Feedback Volunteer
Fledgling Arts Collective Central (Aberdeen)
We are a non-profit-making-volunteer run Arts Collective and charity providing a platform both online and offline for those who struggle with mental health, addiction, gender dysphoria, sexuality, feel like they don't quite 'fit', or feel estranged to this world.
We encourage people to express themselves through art as catharsis. Combining Art & Catharsis, we believe in being CathARTic! We believe the arts are a great elixir and creativity is our currency. Our ethos is based on 'pay it forward' exchanging the arts for positive and encouraging feedback from our team of art enthused volunteers and encouraging our members also to create a ripple effect.
The arts is an area where we are all free to express ourselves , be liberated in a way that we can't in our usual regimented , institutionalised world. It's a place where we don't have to colour within the lines, but we can go over the edges and...well...who knows where that might lead.... We see the arts as emancipation and an area where we can all be unified by transmitting and sharing expression, unified by love, the arts and expression.
We know that expressing ourselves through Creativity makes us all feel great and empowered! Fledgling Arts Collective Central believe that there are no 'amateurs' in the Arts & Creativity- WE ARE ALL ARTISTS ; and that the feel good ethos we encourage can really help with issues like building self esteem and helping to lift depression for instance.
We are currently recruiting new online support volunteers to support our vital work. Your role will include interacting with online members giving feedback on the creative arts posts they leave in a positive constructive way. Having a creative, positive and constructive approach will be required. Mentoring will be provided. Spread your wings and come fly with us.
A fantastic opportunity to help volunteering-all help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. For further details please contact: Jewels Johnson at email: jewels-founder-fledgling@outlook.com
Online Feedback Volunteer
Fledgling Arts Collective Central (Aberdeen)
We are a non-profit-making-volunteer run Arts Collective and charity providing a platform both online and offline for those who struggle with mental health, addiction, gender dysphoria, sexuality, feel like they don't quite 'fit', or feel estranged to this world.
We encourage people to express themselves through art as catharsis. Combining Art & Catharsis, we believe in being CathARTic! We believe the arts are a great elixir and creativity is our currency. Our ethos is based on 'pay it forward' exchanging the arts for positive and encouraging feedback from our team of art enthused volunteers and encouraging our members also to create a ripple effect.
The arts is an area where we are all free to express ourselves , be liberated in a way that we can't in our usual regimented , institutionalised world. It's a place where we don't have to colour within the lines, but we can go over the edges and...well...who knows where that might lead.... We see the arts as emancipation and an area where we can all be unified by transmitting and sharing expression, unified by love, the arts and expression.
We know that expressing ourselves through Creativity makes us all feel great and empowered! Fledgling Arts Collective Central believe that there are no 'amateurs' in the Arts & Creativity- WE ARE ALL ARTISTS ; and that the feel good ethos we encourage can really help with issues like building self esteem and helping to lift depression for instance.
We are currently recruiting new online support volunteers to support our vital work. Your role will include interacting with online members giving feedback on the creative arts posts they leave in a positive constructive way. Having a creative, positive and constructive approach will be required. Mentoring will be provided. Spread your wings and come fly with us.
A fantastic opportunity to help volunteering-all help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. For further details please contact: Jewels Johnson at email: jewels-founder-fledgling@outlook.com
Fledgling Arts Collective Central-Online Outreach Volunteers
Fledgling Arts Collective Central (Aberdeen)
We are non-profit-making-volunteer run Arts Collective and charity providing a platform both online and offline for those who struggle with mental health, addiction, gender dysphoria, sexuality, feel like they don't quite 'fit', or feel estranged to this world ,We encourage you to express yourselves through art as catharsis. Combining Art & Catharsis, we believe in being CathARTic.
We are looking for Online Outreach Volunteers who will respond to our members in either a live chat (booked in advance) or via email messaging style.
A fantastic opportunity to help volunteering-all help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. For further details please contact: Jewels Johnson at email: jewels-founder-fledgling@outlook.com
Lunch Club Volunteers
Caf4e & Company Lunch Club
The Caf4e & Company Lunch Club is working with Aberdeen City Health & Social Care Partnership to address the problem of social isolation among older people in Bridge of Don. The Lunch Club runs once a fortnight on Fridays and provides a nutritious hot meal along with activities and entertainment and the opportunity for members and volunteers to socialise and develop friendships. Volunteers benefit as they find themselves involved in a community where they are able to help others but also receive support, encouragement and friendship. We provide a warm and welcoming environment and volunteers are able to choose which tasks suit them best – driving, social interaction & hosting tables, practical tasks, befriending.
A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference. All help is greatly appreciated.
To find out more, please contact the Lunch Club Coordinator Rachel Wallace at Rachel.caf4e@outlook.com
Caf4e & Company Lunch Club Volunteers
Caf4e & Company Lunch Club
COME JOIN OUR VOLUNTEER TEAM!!
Looking for something rewarding to be involved in? Come volunteer at the Caf4e & Company Lunch Club. The Caf4e & Company Lunch Club is for older people who are wanting to meet others in the local community. It runs on Fridays, once a fortnight (12.30pm – 2.30pm) and we are looking for friendly and enthusiastic people to join our team of volunteers!!
Volunteers can choose to be involved in providing transport, practical tasks (washing up, etc), or hosting tables / socialising.
To find out more, please contact the Lunch Club Coordinator Rachel Wallace at Rachel.caf4e@outlook.com
RAF Association Volunteers
Royal Air Forces Association (Aberdeen)
The Royal Air Forces Association is the charity that supports the RAF family, looking after the welfare of serving and former-serving personnel and their dependants, helping them in times of need. We exist to ensure that the sacrifices made by those who serve their country in the Royal Air Force does not result in suffering, poverty or loneliness.
How do we support them?
We provide a wide range of needs-based welfare support. This includes everything from providing home visits and much needed short breaks, to offering advice and, in some cases, financial assistance in times of difficulty.
Could you give a little time to help others? Join our Volunteer programme today!
Volunteering for the Association is both exciting and rewarding. We offer a variety of exciting roles, each with different tasks and commitment required.
In the Aberdeen area we are currently recruiting volunteer caseworkers.
What do I get out of volunteering?
There are so many benefits to joining our fantastic team of volunteers, including:
• Giving you the opportunity to learn new skills, increase knowledge and gain experience in other sectors
• Boosting your self-esteem and confidence
• Contributing to a worthy cause by engaging in meaningful activities and by giving back to those who gave so much
• Enhancing personal effectiveness
• Looking great on your CV!
So please get in touch to find out more about how you can help today! You can register on our website at www.rafa.org.uk/volunteer and we will confirm your registration via email. If you have any queries or questions, please do contact us at volunteers@rafa.org.uk Alternatively, you can call us for a chat about the roles on 0800 018 2361.
Athletics Officials
Aberdeen Amateur Athletic Club
Help support Aberdeen's local athletics community by volunteering as an official for indoor and outdoor track and field competitions. There are opportunities to specialise as a track or field judge, timekeeper or photo finish judge, starter or starters assistant or endurance official. We also have volunteer administration opportunities, managing registrations and results.
Aberdeen AAC can help volunteers earn Athletics Officials qualifications if they wish as well.
A fantastic and exciting opportunity to be involved in athletics and its successful future development in Aberdeen-all help is greatly appreciated. Please contact us for further details at: Brian Pahlmann (Club Manager) E Mail: clubmanager@aberdeenaac.co.uk / tel.: 07521 082781.
Re-engage Volunteers
Re-engage (Aberdeen and North of Scotland)
Re-engage is a national charity which supports a network of volunteers to run monthly tea parties across the country for isolated people over the age of 75. Once a month on a Sunday afternoon volunteer drivers use their own cars to collect one or two local older people and accompany them to a local volunteer host's home for afternoon tea, friendship and fun. Our guests are generally over the age of 75, living alone in their own homes and socially isolated. We have a fantastic team of volunteers in Aberdeen and have exciting opportunities for new people to join us in helping as volunteers:
-Tea Party Hosts:
Do you have a few hours to spare once or twice a year? Would you like to host a tea party for a small group of isolated older people and their drivers in your own home? Many older people feel isolated, so our monthly tea parties make a big difference to their lives. Our hosts provide a warm, friendly atmosphere and an afternoon tea with sandwiches and cakes for our guests and volunteer drivers.
-Volunteer Drivers:
We need drivers to take an isolated older person, using their own cars to collect guests and take them to a volunteer host's home. Once there, you will take part in the tea party for a couple of hours with the other drivers and guests before returning your guest home again. It's the same small group of drivers and guests who meet in a different host's home each month establishing a real link of companionship and fun!
Come and join us in making a big difference to the lives of isolated older people in your local community. For more details please contact Lorna Dunbar at email lorna.dunbar@contact-the-elderly.org.uk or tel.: 01738 730249.
Stockroom Assistants
Sue Ryder (Aberdeen George Street Store)
Do you have any spare time throughout the week? And would you like to use it to gain experience, develop skills and meet new people while supporting a wonderful charity? Then we have the role for you!!!
Sue Ryder Charity Shops raise millions of pounds each year to enable our charity to deliver hospice and neurological care for more conditions than any other UK charity. As a volunteer in our shop, not only would you be meeting new friends, gaining skills and experience, but you'd also be directly supporting us to care for people when they really need it.
We are looking for people to join us as a Volunteer Stockroom Assistant and help us sort, identify and keep track of stock in our shop.
At Sue Ryder we are well supported with super goods coming in every day, this means we have a lot to do to sort and clean them to get them on the shop floor.
If you've got a methodical mind and know your labels or are willing to learn, put your skills and interest to good use with us by preparing items for sale so they hit the shop floor in style.
This is a great opportunity to gain and develop your experience in the competitive retail sector, make new friends, and help Sue Ryder provide incredible care to people living through the challenges of life-limiting conditions.
Sue Ryder shops really needs help whenever you can give it-as little or as much as you like. Good support provided to all volunteers. Including to shadow a confident volunteer, be able to take their time if need be when learning, ask as many questions and will have an informal chat with the volunteer co-ordinator at any point. Can you help? If so, please get in touch! We'd absolutely love to hear from you.
A fantastic opportunity to help, gain/have a wonderful experience and help Sue Ryder in the important work we do locally and nationally. All help is greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Lucy Andrews, Volunteer Co-ordinator Sue Ryder North on E Mail: lucy.andrews@suerydercare.org or tel.: 07973794942.
Sue Ryder-Stockroom Assistants
Sue Ryder (Aberdeen George Street Store)
Do you have any spare time throughout the week? And would you like to use it to gain experience, develop skills and meet new people while supporting a wonderful charity? Then we have the role for you!!!
Sue Ryder Charity Shops raise millions of pounds each year to enable our charity to deliver hospice and neurological care for more conditions than any other UK charity. As a volunteer in our shop, not only would you be meeting new friends, gaining skills and experience, but you'd also be directly supporting us to care for people when they really need it.
We are looking for people to join us as a Volunteer Stockroom Assistant and help us sort, identify and keep track of stock in our shop.
At Sue Ryder we are well supported with super goods coming in every day, this means we have a lot to do to sort and clean them to get them on the shop floor.
If you've got a methodical mind and know your labels or are willing to learn, put your skills and interest to good use with us by preparing items for sale so they hit the shop floor in style.
This is a great opportunity to gain and develop your experience in the competitive retail sector, make new friends, and help Sue Ryder provide incredible care to people living through the challenges of life-limiting conditions.
Sue Ryder shops really needs help whenever you can give it-as little or as much as you like. Good support provided to all volunteers. Including to shadow a confident volunteer, be able to take their time if need be when learning, ask as many questions and will have an informal chat with the volunteer co-ordinator at any point. Can you help? If so, please get in touch! We'd absolutely love to hear from you.
A fantastic opportunity to help, gain/have a wonderful experience and help Sue Ryder in the important work we do locally and nationally. All help is greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Lucy Andrews, Volunteer Co-ordinator Sue Ryder North on E Mail: lucy.andrews@suerydercare.org or tel.: 07973794942.
Charity Shop Assistant
Sue Ryder (Aberdeen George Street Store)
Do you have any spare time throughout the week? And would you like to use it to gain experience, develop skills and meet new people while supporting a wonderful charity? Then we have the role for you!!!
Sue Ryder Charity Shops raise millions of pounds each year to enable our charity to deliver hospice and neurological care for more conditions than any other UK charity. As a volunteer in our shop, not only would you be meeting new friends, gaining skills and experience, but you'd also be directly supporting us to care for people when they really need it.
Our shops sell clothes, shoes and accessories, plus an amazing range of interesting bric-a-brac, and vintage items-so whatever you're interested in, we've got it!
Sue Ryder shops really needs help whenever you can give it-as little or as much as you like. Good support provided to all volunteers. Including to shadow a confident volunteer, be able to take their time if need be when learning, ask as many questions and will have an informal chat with the volunteer co-ordinator at any point. Can you help? If so, please get in touch! We'd absolutely love to hear from you.
A fantastic opportunity to help, gain/have a wonderful experience and help Sue Ryder in the important work we do locally and nationally. All help is greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Lucy Andrews, Volunteer Co-ordinator Sue Ryder North on E Mail: lucy.andrews@suerydercare.org or tel.: 07973794942.
Social Media Committee member(s)
Club Sport Aberdeen
ClubSport Aberdeen is a vibrant body directed by sports clubs, for the clubs. We provide a unified voice for sport clubs in Aberdeen at the top level across the city through our relationship with the Active Aberdeen Partnership (AAP). Our vision is to create the most vibrant sport club community in Scotland.
We are currently expanding and have great volunteer opportunities as part of this. We are seeking a Social Media Committee member(s). Tasks will include:
>Connect, promote and engage members.
>Create regular posts.
>Raise the profile of ClubSport.
>Market events, membership and commercial partners.
A fantastic opportunity to assist ClubSport Aberdeen and sports clubs across the city at an exciting time for sports. All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated.
For more information or to express an interest please email info@clubsportaberdeen.org or call 01224 507691.
Volunteer Driver(s)
Woodside Fountain Community Centre
*Can you help driving members to our bingo group – all help greatly appreciated*
Woodside Community Centre is looking for people to drive members from their homes in various locations across the city, to the centre to play bingo on a Wednesday, Friday and Sunday evening. The minibus is parked in the car park at the Woodside Fountain Centre, Marquis Road, Aberdeen. Good support is provided to all volunteers and all help makes a real difference.
For further details, please contact Angela McPherson, Secretary on 07802 838277 or email angelamcpherson355@yahoo.co.uk.
Team Jak Ambassadors
Team Jak Aberdeen
Team Jak provides practical and emotional support to children and young people with cancer and related illnesses, their family and friends and those bereaved.
Team Jak Ambassadors can have different roles including family support and fundraising, including - raising awareness and fundraising opportunities such as bag packs, helping at a merchandise stand and collection buckets in supermarkets, schools, colleges, shopping centres and concerts.
We will be hosting a number of larger fundraising events in Aberdeen throughout the year with the aim to raise £70,000 to open our Jak’s Den in Aberdeen.
Family support roles can be rewarding and involve anything from playing with the children during our activity days and at our child and teenage groups, to making tea and coffee at our support sessions, talking with parents, sorting out merchandise bags and delivering to our newly diagnosed warriors in hospital, and preparing items for events.
Volunteers receive initial induction training, ongoing support and any further relevant training opportunities. Team Jak have an Awards scheme and we hold a yearly event dedicated to thanking our volunteers and celebrating their success. All volunteers make a real difference and are greatly appreciated.
For more details please contact: Caitlin Stewart (Children, Young Person and Family Coordinator) at email caitlin@teamjak.org.uk or phone.: 07852 877157/ 01506 412302
Family Support-Team Jak Ambassadors
Team Jak Aberdeen
Team Jak provides practical and emotional support to children and young people with cancer and related illnesses, their family and friends and those bereaved.
Team Jak Ambassadors can have different roles including family support and fundraising, including - raising awareness and fundraising opportunities such as bag packs, helping at a merchandise stand and collection buckets in supermarkets, schools, colleges, shopping centres and concerts.
We will be hosting a number of larger fundraising events in Aberdeen throughout the year with the aim to raise £70,000 to open our Jak’s Den in Aberdeen.
Family support roles can be rewarding and involve anything from playing with the children during our activity days and at our child and teenage groups, to making tea and coffee at our support sessions, talking with parents, sorting out merchandise bags and delivering to our newly diagnosed warriors in hospital, and preparing items for events.
Volunteers receive initial induction training, ongoing support and any further relevant training opportunities. Team Jak have an Awards scheme and we hold a yearly event dedicated to thanking our volunteers and celebrating their success. All volunteers make a real difference and are greatly appreciated.
For more details please contact: Caitlin Stewart (Children, Young Person and Family Coordinator) at email caitlin@teamjak.org.uk or phone.: 07852 877157/ 01506 412302
Fund and Awareness Raisers
The Teapot Trust (Aberdeen)
Teapot Trust is a Scottish charity providing a UK wide programme of art therapy and creative interventions for chronically ill children in hospitals and hospices. We have a team of professional art therapists working across Scotland and London, including Royal Aberdeen’s Children's Hospital.
We are currently looking for volunteers to raise awareness and help to increase our presence in Aberdeen. Teapot Trust want to recruit representatives to volunteer at local events such as tea parties, sponsored runs/walks and give talks about the work we do. Volunteers could also help run an arts and crafts table, manage collecting cans and sell merchandise. We always welcome new fundraising ideas and will provide support and training depending on the event.
Depending on skill set we are looking for a volunteer to manage other volunteers on a local basis.
Excellent support is provided to all volunteers. A member of staff from Teapot Trust will explain to new volunteers what is required for each role and give training for relevant areas. There will be a named member of staff volunteers can also contact if they require support or wish to discuss their volunteering role.
Fantastic opportunities to assist and help the Teapot Trust make a real difference for children and young people in Aberdeen. All volunteer help is greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Kirsty Moore at E Mail: info@teapot-trust.org or Tel: 0131 273 4340.
Business Mentors
Sported (Aberdeen)
Sported supports over 3,000 amazing community groups that use the power of sport to transform the lives of disadvantaged young people. We support sporting groups in and around Aberdeen City.
Our volunteers are carefully matched with a Sported member clubs within their locality, who they then support on a one-to-one basis to help them with the business side of their affairs.
We support groups who are utilising sport to bring about real social difference throughout the UK so you’ll be paired with a group that are doing really inspiring work.
These groups are doing incredible work but require some guidance around the business side of their organisation in order to survive and thrive.
If you’ve got over 5 years in a range of business areas including the following then we’d love to hear from you:
*Fundraising
*Marketing
*Business Planning
*Impact & Evaluation
*Governance
*Finance
*Strategic Planning
This is a great opportunity to make a lasting impact on a community group in your area. If you enjoy working with people and have a desire to make a difference then please does get in touch.
Good support is provided to all volunteers. Sported volunteers are given full induction training prior to starting volunteering and will be supported by a Volunteer Services team to assist them in their role.
For more details please contact Mark Bingley, Volunteer Services Projects Lead at EMail: volunteer@sported.org.uk or tel.: 020 3848 4670.
Charity Trustees
Aberdeen in Recovery (AiR)
Aberdeen in Recovery (AiR) was granted Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) charitable status in March this year. We are now looking to find talented, passionate and skilled people to fill some vacant seats on our Board of Trustees to help us grow and develop our innovative and solution focused new charity. This is a unique opportunity to help lay the foundations to ensure AiR has a long-term future as a charity with solid processes in place to ensure it meets its mission of:
“To be a bridge from ‘dependence’ to ‘independence’ for the individual seeking to recover from problematic substance use and addictive behaviours”.
This is such an exciting and invigorating prospect for individuals to get involved and be participant in the tsunami of change which is now gaining momentum and being driven by “Experts by Experience” and the vibrant Lived Experienced Communities which are blossoming, not only locally but are now established as a national phenomena.
Since its conception, AiR and its members have worked tirelessly to establish and build collaborative relationships with professional services and third sector support agencies. We have consistently driven the message that individuals who have personal lived/living experience of active substance use, including Family members who have been affected by the addictive behaviours of a loved one, and the Recovery Communities they represent have something valid, essential and extremely beneficial to bring to described Recovery Orientated Systems of Care (ROSC). We can provide existing services and clinical structural systems with resources, skills and capabilities that they, no matter how much effort, time and money they invest, will never be able to offer or provide.
So, it gives the greatest of pleasure to see this is now recognised on the highest levels that “Recoverists” can productively contribute to the design, development and delivery of truly person-centred ROSC. This being evidenced by the vision, philosophy and content of the Scottish Governments “Rights, Respect and Recovery” Drug and Alcohol Strategy.
We also believe it is reaffirmed by the recent success in being granted funding from the Government’s National Development Fund, with our principle partner Alcohol and Drugs Action (ADA), for our ‘Recovery Peer Pathway’ joint two-year project. This collaborative venture will build on three years of pilot work to further establish and build proactive and productive Developmental Pathways within ADA and their Volunteer network while in synergy with AiR membership for individuals who desire to initiate change in their behaviours and outlook as they progress on their recovery journeys within, and imperatively out-with, statutory and formal support services.
We believe that the blue sky thinking behind this project categorically and emphatically fits with the expectations, outcomes and concepts of the above Government policy.
So, if you have lived experience, or a stakeholder interest, and a passion for recovery and are willing to give of yourself that another may learn, you will not find a better opportunity to indulge your appetite than from within Aberdeen in Recovery.
For more information please contact Dermot Craig, Recovery Community Development Manager at E Mail: dermot@aberdeeninrecovery.org or tel.: 01224 638342 / Mobile: 07751 213108.
Volunteer Drivers
Food Banks Partnership Aberdeen
Foodbanks in Aberdeen provide emergency food and vital support to local people experiencing crisis in Aberdeen City. Every day people go hungry for reasons ranging from redundancy, poverty to receiving an unexpected bill on a low income.
The Food Banks Partnership Aberdeen coordinates food banks in the city while guiding users towards services that can help prevent people becoming reliant on these resources.
Partners include, Community Food Initiatives North East (CFINE), Instant Neighbour Trust and Aberdeen Cyrenians.
As well as providing emergency food, all partners are committed to promoting employment, signposting to money advice, debt management and household budgeting services, and other sources of support to develop resilience and help people to move on and out of poverty.
We are currently recruiting Volunteer Drivers to help in our vital work. This will include assisting with aspects such as deliveries of produce to the Food-Bank Partnership base in Poynernook Road, Aberdeen and to our partner outlets across the City. If you can spare a few hours to help with this or wish to discuss any other volunteer opportunities we currently have please get in touch. This is a great opportunity to be involved in an exciting partnership, gain good experience and make a real difference to local communities in Aberdeen.
For further details please contact us at:
e-mail: e-mail: volunteersupport@cfine.org
tel.: 01224 596156.
Playgroup Volunteer
Danestone Community Centre SCIO
Busy Bees Playgroup is looking for an enthusiastic, person who enjoys working with children. This opportunity is to help support our 2 Playgroup Leaders.
A variety of activities would be included in this role, from playing games, painting, craft making and most importantly having FUN !
Busy Bees is a small playgroup with up to 20 children aged between 2 yrs and pre-school nursery age.
A fantastic and enjoyable opportunity to help and gain good experience in a dynamic Playgroup and Community Centre. All volunteer assistance is greatly appreciated and makes a real difference. For more details please contact:
Lyndsay Johnstone
E Mail: danestonecentre@btinternet.com / tel.: 01224 828333
Volunteer Trustees
Zero Waste Aberdeen
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.
Listening Volunteers
Community Chaplaincy Listening Service
Based in health, care and community settings, CCL is a service that promotes wellbeing by offering an active spiritual listening service. CCL helps people explore their deepest hurts and draw strength from their own inner resources and from the communities of support around them. CCL is a short term, early intervention model of person-centred, assets-based, spiritual listening with the aim of promoting personal and communal spiritual wellbeing.
We are looking for volunteers to become listeners with the following experience: 1. Recognition of a spiritual dimension to life in self and/or others (create a safe space for the person to verbalise whatever gets in the way of their wellbeing and resilience) 2. Personal resilience, receptiveness to the pain of others 3. High degree of reflexivity, ability to recognise own inner process 4. Accepting and non-judgmental presence, commitment to person-centred ways of being and doing 5. Advanced communication skills, ability to handle raw feelings and emotions 6. Ability to foster wellbeing and autonomy rather than cultivate neediness and dependency 7. Ability to hold clear boundaries about issues and relationships 8. Ability to demonstrate previous experience in active listening it is expected that potential Listeners would be able to demonstrate these skills within their training and continue to develop these qualities when delivering the service.
Based in a health care setting, usually a GP Practice. Commitment to 4 days training and a half day a week am/pm listening. Referral based listening service usually from GP or other Health Professionals.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss our volunteer opportunity please contact Evonne Llewellyn, Community Chaplaincy Listening Service Volunteer Coordinator at evonne.llewellyn@nhs.net or call 07584 217192.
Sorting Donations Volunteers
AberNecessities
AberNecessities is a local, non-profit charity with the aim of supporting underprivileged families in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. AberNecessities provides families with the essential items (nappies, clothing, toiletries, cots, etc.) that they need to care for their babies and children, helping alleviate the pressure of bringing up a young family with limited resources.
Working with third sector organisations and childcare professional’s disadvantaged families are identified and subsequently provided with the essentials.
Whilst we have a group of wonderful volunteers, we are always looking for more. In particular we require volunteers to help us sort the kind donations that we are receiving on a daily basis. This includes unpacking bags of clothes, toys, equipment; sorting these items; organising clothes; cleaning toys and equipment.
A fantastic opportunity – all help makes a real difference to children and families across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
For further details please contact Michelle Herd, AberNecessities Trustee at E Mail: michelle@abernecessities.co.uk or tel: 07742 445464.
Home Visitors (Radio Support)
British Wireless For The Blind Fund (Aberdeen)
>What is this role?
This role involves visiting blind and partially sighted people in their homes, installing their new radio and teaching them how to use it as well as proving ongoing support, where needed. This role also involves a small amount of admin.
>Where is it based?
The role is based within your local area. You will be asked to travel around a reasonable distance within your local area. (To be mutually agreed.)
>How much time will I need to commit?
Each visit will take around 2 hours to complete. Depending on your area, we envisage that there will be around 1-2 visits per month.
>What does the role involve?
• Contact recipients by phone to agree appointment time
• Visit people in their homes and install our audio equipment
• Give instruction and demonstration of the equipment
• Complete paperwork for each visit
• Make follow up telephone call, and if required arrange further visit and training
• Collect broken sets and arrange repairs
• Deliver replacement sets to existing clients
>What kind of person are you looking for?
• Someone patient
• IT knowledge an advantage but not essential
• Full, clean driving licence
• Good communicator
>What’s in it for me?
• Full training
• Full expenses
• The chance to gain valuable experience within a national charity
• Provide support to blind and partially sighted people within your community
**Please note that a full CRB check (provided by us) is required for this position**
**This role requires a full, clean driving licence and access to your own vehicle**
For more information please contact steven@blind.org.uk
Find out about us, our products and services and much more at www.blind.org.uk
Group Assistants (PEEP Baby and Toddler Groups) / Library Helpers
PEEP Project
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.
Board Members
Grampian Women's Aid
Grampian Women’s Aid Board of Trustees is responsible for setting the strategic direction, ensuring that the charity complies with all its legal and regulatory requirements and that the charity’s governance is of the highest possible standard. The diversity of the Board is currently reflected with representation from all sectors including voluntary management, legal, HR and equality and diversity professionals.
We would like to increase our board membership to women from all sectors and professions. An interest in the Women’s Aid movement and a commitment to our ethos is essential.
Women only need apply. This post is covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010).
See website: www.grampianwomensaid.com and for more information please contact Alison Hay,
Manager at E Mail: alison.hay@grampianwomensaid.com / Tel No: 01224 593381.
Procurement Volunteer(s)
CFINE: Community Food Initiative North East
At Community Food Initiatives North East we are currently looking for volunteers who can take on some key roles within our charity, focusing on developing our current structures to meet the changing needs of our disadvantaged and vulnerable beneficiaries.
This includes the opportunity to join our great volunteer team as a Procurement Volunteer. We would like a volunteer to undertake a scoping exercise and participate in the costing analysis of procuring and refurbishing a vehicle. This is an ambitious project and the person(s) involved; will receive a full induction, have the opportunity to work with a friendly and professional team in a supportive environment, and work on a key project that can benefit a wide range of disadvantaged families. The project will expand the reach of our emergency provisions to support urban and rural communities across the North East of Scotland.
A fantastic opportunity to volunteer at an award winning charity and social enterprise. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated.
For more information and to discuss further please contact Kevin Mathew, FareShare Sustainability Development on email KMathew@cfine.org
Food Co-op & Foodbank Volunteers
CFINE: Community Food Initiative North East
Support to local food co-ops and providing a fresh fruit service to schools.
Opportunities to assist in customer service at food co-op base, community outlets and through Foodbank Base.
Good support is provided to all volunteers. Induction and start up training. All volunteer help is greatly appreciated
For further information please contact:
e-mail: volunteersupport@cfine.org
Tel.: 01224 596156
Newsletter Production & Poster Making Volunteers
Inchgarth Community Centre
With so many classes at the centre, loads of new things taking place, events, shows, opportunities, we would love to have a monthly newsletter and e-bulletin to send to our users, partners and members. You could also create flyers & posters for our upcoming events and new activities/classes.
This a great opportunity to develop your creative skills (Design, Writing) & gain experience in project management.
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/
Inchgarth Community Garden Helpers
Inchgarth Community Centre
We are keen to create a community garden space and are looking for people interested in gardening, willing to learn or to teach. Want to be part of a social group, have fun and not afraid of having your hands dirty? This is an opportunity for you then!
Things you would do:
*Planting flowers, plants, vegetables, trees.
*Making areas with bird houses, feeding trays
*Keeping the place tidy.
*Putting nice ornaments in place.
*Sourcing benches for people to sit and relax
*Watering the plants
*Coming up with ideas to make the place look nice
*Hanging baskets around the centre
*Making our grounds look nice, tidy, colourful
People would meet on Tuesday, but feel free to come any day as the garden will require attention everyday.
This is a great opportunity to learn/teach how to garden, spend time outside, meet new people.
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/
Befriending Volunteers
James Tyrrell Centre
The James Tyrrell Centre is a small charity that provides a social outlet for lonely or socially isolated older people in the local community. We are based at Mastrick Parish Church . We serve tea and toast on arrival around 10am, a three course lunch at midday and afternoon tea and cake around 2:30pm.
Throughout the day we play cards, dominoes, have quizzes and play different physical games such as boccia (indoor bowling) quoits and others. We also enjoy a beetle drive and we can be very competitive!!
We need people to help us with the activities and the general running of the centre.
Your duties as a volunteer would be to assist with activities and chat with our members. They have lots of stories to tell and enjoy listening as well. Other duties would include setting up and clearing of tables for meal times and washing/drying dishes.
Excellent support and relevant training is provided to all volunteers including an initial induction and training in basic first aid and moving and handling.
A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference-all volunteer help is greatly appreciated.
For further details please contact Jane Wilson at tel: 01224 692004.
Befriender/Carer Volunteers
James Tyrrell Centre
The James Tyrrell Centre is a small charity that provides a social outlet for lonely or socially isolated older people in the local community. We are based at Mastrick Parish Church . We serve tea and toast on arrival around 10am, a three course lunch at midday and afternoon tea and cake around 2:30pm.
Throughout the day we play cards, dominoes, have quizzes and play different physical games such as boccia (indoor bowling) quoits and others. We also enjoy a beetle drive and we can be very competitive!!
We need people to help us with the activities and the general running of the centre.
Your duties as a volunteer would be to assist with activities and chat with our members. They have lots of stories to tell and enjoy listening as well. Other duties would include setting up and clearing of tables for meal times and washing/drying dishes.
Excellent support and relevant training is provided to all volunteers including an initial induction and training in basic first aid and moving and handling.
A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference-all volunteer help is greatly appreciated.
For further details please contact Jane Wilson at tel: 01224 692004.
MS Support Volunteer: Carers
MS Society (Aberdeen Branch)
MS support teams aim to empower people affected by MS through giving information about MS, emotional support and facilitating access to available services and support.
As an MS Support Volunteer: Carers you will assist greatly in this work through helping with tasks such as:
•be the main point of contact for carers and family members of people affected by MS
•provide a listening ear for the concerns of carers and family members, working with other members of the branch support team
•provide information about issues of importance to carers and family members
•maintain a basic knowledge of local services and carer’s benefits and refer people appropriately; keep an up-to-date list of local services
•support carers to secure services, or refer them on to others who can help
•provide information about the Society’s services at national and local level
•work closely with other members of the branch support team, to agree planned activities and report on progress.
Full training and support is provided to all volunteers. This is a great opportunity to make a real difference in supporting people affected by MS, carers and family members. All volunteers are greatly appreciated.
For further information please contact:
Lynda Boyce
Volunteer Development Manager
MS Society
Tel: 07889088016 or 0131 3354050
e-mail: lboyce@mssociety.org.uk
Catering Assistants
Powis Community Centre Association
Our busy café is open 7 days a week, Monday to Friday 10 am – 2 pm and Saturday and Sunday 11 am – 1 pm and we’re looking for volunteers to work alongside the management committee and staff members to run the café and serve the community. There are opportunities to learn new skills in food preparation, serving customers, working on the till and clearing tables etc. Volunteers will be trained in safe practice and will gain knowledge in good customer service and safe food practice. We are a very warm and welcoming team and enjoy having a good laugh whilst making the Café a successful venture.
A fantastic, enjoyable opportunity where you will make a real difference in the community. All volunteers are greatly appreciated.
For more details please contact Fiona Lindsay at E Mail: powiscommunitycentre@gmail.com / Tel.: 01224 483203 / 07469 712464.
Stockroom Assistants
Sue Ryder (Aberdeen Rosemount Store)
Do you have any spare time throughout the week? And would you like to use it to gain experience, develop skills and meet new people while supporting a wonderful charity? Then we have the role for you!!!
Sue Ryder Charity Shops raise millions of pounds each year to enable our charity to deliver hospice and neurological care for more conditions than any other UK charity. As a volunteer in our shop, not only would you be meeting new friends, gaining skills and experience, but you'd also be directly supporting us to care for people when they really need it.
We are looking for people to join us as a Volunteer Stockroom Assistant and help us sort, identify and keep track of stock in our shop.
At Sue Ryder we are well supported with super goods coming in every day, this means we have a lot to do to sort and clean them to get them on the shop floor.
If you've got a methodical mind and know your labels or are willing to learn, put your skills and interest to good use with us by preparing items for sale so they hit the shop floor in style.
This is a great opportunity to gain and develop your experience in the competitive retail sector, make new friends, and help Sue Ryder provide incredible care to people living through the challenges of life-limiting conditions.
Sue Ryder shops really needs help whenever you can give it-as little or as much as you like. Good support provided to all volunteers. Including to shadow a confident volunteer, be able to take their time if need be when learning, ask as many questions and will have an informal chat with the volunteer co-ordinator at any point. Can you help? If so, please get in touch! We'd absolutely love to hear from you.
A fantastic opportunity to help, gain/have a wonderful experience and help Sue Ryder in the important work we do locally and nationally. All help is greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Lucy Andrews, Volunteer Co-ordinator Sue Ryder North on E Mail: lucy.andrews@suerydercare.org or tel.: 07973794942.
Shelter-Volunteer Leaders
Shelter - George Street Shop
Shelter Scotland helps over half a million people a year struggling with bad housing or homelessness – and we campaign to prevent it in the first place. We’re here so no-one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own. The Shelter Charity Shop raises vital funds towards Shelters work offering confidential advice and support to anyone affected by homelessness/housing issues.
We currently have important and exciting opportunities for volunteer leaders. The role will provide support to the shop manager and provide volunteer leadership.
The role will include aspects such as opening the shop, till procedures including refunds and voids, sorting donations, preparing items for sale, stock replenishment, displays, some computer work, gift aid process and cashing up.
No experience is needed as we provide full training and good support to all volunteers. This is ongoing until you are confident in the role and you will also receive further training on any new procedures which arise.
It is an enjoyable place to volunteer where you make a real difference. It also looks very impressive on a cv, is an excellent opportunity to gain positive and valuable experience in retail while supporting the vital work of Shelter. All help is greatly appreciated.
For more details please contact: Wendy McEwan, Shop Manager on abergeorgeshop@shelter.org.uk / tel.: 01224 639818 or pop in past the shop on 179 George Street, Aberdeen, AB25 1HX. Looking forward to meeting you.
Stock Room Volunteers
Shelter - George Street Shop
Shelter Scotland helps over half a million people a year struggling with bad housing or homelessness – and we campaign to prevent it in the first place. We’re here so no-one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own. The Shelter Charity Shop raises vital funds towards Shelters work offering confidential advice and support to anyone affected by homelessness/housing issues.
We are looking for volunteers to help us in our stock room helping with tasks such as preparing the stock for sale e.g.: sorting, pricing and steaming away the creases!
In addition, we also have opportunities for people who wish to volunteer helping us with customer service-till operation, window displays etc. There are further excellent volunteer opportunities for Volunteer Supervisors if you would like to take on some extra responsibility and perform tasks such as refunds, voids and cash handling.
No experience is needed as we provide full training and good support to all volunteers. This is ongoing until you are confident in the role and you will also receive further training on any new procedures which arise.
It is an enjoyable place to volunteer where you make a real difference. It also looks very impressive on a cv.
For more details please contact: Wendy McEwan, Shop Manager on abergeorgeshop@shelter.org.uk / tel.: 01224 639818 or pop in past the shop on 179 George Street, Aberdeen, AB25 1HX. Looking forward to meeting you.
Customer Service Volunteers
Shelter - George Street Shop
Shelter Scotland helps over half a million people a year struggling with bad housing or homelessness – and we campaign to prevent it in the first place. We’re here so no-one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own. The Shelter Charity Shop raises vital funds towards Shelters work offering confidential advice and support to anyone affected by homelessness/housing issues.
We are looking for volunteers to help us with customer service. This can range from tasks such as till operation, window displays, customer service (advising customers on item suitability etc.)
In addition, we also have opportunities for people who wish to volunteer helping us prepare the stock for sale e.g.: sorting, pricing and steaming away the creases! There are further excellent volunteer opportunities for Volunteer Supervisors if you would like to take on some extra responsibility and perform tasks such as refunds, voids and cash handling.
No experience is needed as we provide full training and good support to all volunteers. This is ongoing until you are confident in the role and you will also receive further training on any new procedures which arise.
It is an enjoyable place to volunteer where you make a real difference. It also looks very impressive on a cv.
For more details please contact: Wendy McEwan, Shop Manager on abergeorgeshop@shelter.org.uk / tel.: 01224 639818 or pop in past the shop on 179 George Street, Aberdeen, AB25 1HX. Looking forward to meeting you.
Shelter Shop-Volunteer Supervisors
Shelter - George Street Shop
Shelter Scotland helps over half a million people a year struggling with bad housing or homelessness – and we campaign to prevent it in the first place. We’re here so no-one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own. The Shelter Charity Shop raises vital funds towards Shelters work offering confidential advice and support to anyone affected by homelessness/housing issues.
We have excellent volunteer opportunities for Volunteer Supervisors if you would like to take on some extra responsibility and perform tasks such as refunds, voids and cash handling.
In addition, we also have opportunities for people who wish to volunteer helping us with customer service-till operation, window displays etc. and for volunteers to help us in our stock room helping with tasks such as preparing the stock for sale e.g.: sorting, pricing and steaming away the creases!
No experience is needed as we provide full training and good support to all volunteers. This is ongoing until you are confident in the role and you will also receive further training on any new procedures which arise.
It is an enjoyable place to volunteer where you make a real difference. It also looks very impressive on a cv.
For more details please contact: Wendy McEwan, Shop Manager on abergeorgeshop@shelter.org.uk / tel.: 01224 639818 or pop in past the shop on 179 George Street, Aberdeen, AB25 1HX. Looking forward to meeting you.
Volunteer Trustees
The Breadmaker (part of Aberdeen Day Project charity)
The Breadmaker, as part of the Aberdeen Day Project (a registered charity) is an artisan bakery and coffee house. Located in Aberdeen City we produce and sell a range of quality handcrafted breads and confectionary to wholesale and retail customers alike with the purpose of providing a range of work placements, training and social activities for adults with learning disabilities (apprentices) who can otherwise experience exclusion and isolation in society.
As Volunteer Trustees/Directors you would help maintain the objectives and aims of the Breadmaker to include and empower people who attend the charity to play a full and active role in the community, reduce isolation, increase friends/social life, increase confidence and self esteem of individuals who have a learning disability. We would especially be appreciative of people to join our Board of Trustees who have a professional background, people who come from HR, IT, Marketing, Care, Counsellor background etc.
Our Board of Trustees meetings take place monthly and there is also an Annual General Meeting.
An exciting and fantastic opportunity to volunteer at an award winning social enterprise/charity, working alongside our CEO and senior management team to enhance apprentices/people we support lives.
For more information please contact Donald Anderson, CEO at email donald.anderson@thebreadmaker.org.uk or tel.: 01224 641520.
Befriender Volunteer-Inspire
Inspire
Inspire have opportunities for people to assist as Befrienders. Befriender Volunteers allow individuals supported by Inspire to have regular contact with a volunteer who shares their interests and with whom they can carry out activities, such as going for coffee, going to the cinema or even going with them to the football. A befriender is someone who will make a regular commitment to an individual supported by Inspire, to come with them to events or do activities with them, but will also be there to listen and talk with and share experiences.
This is a great, enjoyable opportunity where you will make a vital contribution to the work of Inspire and the people we support in the North-east of Scotland and be part of a friendly and supportive team.
For more details please contact:
Volunteer Co-ordinator
tel: 01224 280005 / volunteering@inspiremail.org.uk
Health Practice Learning Environment Volunteer
RGU
Volunteers assist with the education and training of health care students . Helping students develop confidence in aspects such as:
-volunteers playing the part of a service user or family member to help students in their communication and interview skills.
-non-invasive clinical procedures such as students taking volunteers blood pressure and temperature.
This helps in the training of Nursing & Midwifery, Physiotherapy, OT, Radiography, Dietetic, Pharmacy and Social Work students.
For further details please contact tel: 01224 262905 /Email: f.logie@rgu.ac.uk
Kids Fun Club - Assistant
VSA Friends for Life Club (11-14 years)
Friends For Life 6-11yrs Club: Helping with a range of activities at VSA's Saturday Fun Club from 12.30 - 2.30pm with children with additional support needs
Activities include helping,preparing, and taking part in, construction games e.g.: lego, play bricks, educational activities, sensory play, board games, arts & crafts, music & dance, indoor and outdoor play
The club is established, lively and has a good welcoming atmosphere.
For further details please email elaine.michael@vsa.org.uk / tel.: 01224 212021
Dementia Café Volunteers
The Living Well Project
*Dementia Café Volunteers*
We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic and caring volunteers who can help us at the Living Well Cafés we have at Newhills Church, Bucksburn AB21 9SS, Oldmachar Church, Bridge of Don AB22 8PR, High Church Hilton, Aberdeen AB24 4NQ and Ferryhill Parish Church, Aberdeen AB11 6UD. You will receive ongoing training and support including Dementia Friends Sessions, working in partnership with Alzheimer's Scotland and NHS Grampian to help you understand what dementia is and how it may affect people. This is a great opportunity to help make a real difference and all assistance is greatly appreciated. For more information about volunteering with us please contact Jeanette Abel on 07512 141818 or Linda Rendall on 07927 541029 or email us at cafe@thelivingwellproject.org.uk
Gardener
Aberdeen City Council - Duthie Park
At Duthie Park you will have the opportunity to work at one of best purposely designed gardens in Scotland. Opportunities can either be inside the famous Winter Gardens or outside in the Park.
You will be given the opportunity to help out with the day to day maintenance of the gardens, planting and there will also be an opportunity to learn more about the history and heritage of the Park.
An ideal opportunity for those who are interested in a change in career, want to learn more about gardening or those who enjoy the outdoors, gardening or want to be a bit more active.
You will be made to feel very welcome as we are a very friendly, dynamic group and greatly appreciate help that volunteers give. This is a great, enjoyable opportunity to help in the local community and be involved in assisting in the exciting development of one of the best gardens in Scotland.
For more information please contact:
Arthur Gill (Outreach & Training Officer)
Tel No: 01224 585310
E Mail: argill@aberdeencity.gov.uk
General Assistants
North East Sensory Services (Aberdeen Services)
Volunteers provide much needed support for our activities and services through a variety of volunteer assignments. We are always happy to hear from people who can offer some time be it an hour a week or a couple of days a week. Volunteers are currently involved in a range of assignments which offer them an opportunity to use their skills or maybe learn new ones.
We are currently looking for volunteers to become involved in...
-Clubs and Social Groups
-Admin and Clerical Support
-Fundraising Events
-Helping in our Charity Shop and Store
-Computing Activities
-Assisting in our AudioService
-Running our Fitness Room
-Visiting people in their own homes
-Outings and Holidays
-Our Resources Centres
-Guiding Running
-HELLO Centre (Home Entertainment Lending Library)
-Doing odd jobs (painting etc.)
-Driving for our clients
-Befriending
We would like to hear from anyone who feels they have something to offer. Some people feel they have time to spare but don't really know what they can do. We want to hear from them and will take time to explain our services and opportunities available.
Full support and training is provided. Please contact us on Email: linda.fachie@nesensoryservices.org or Tel.: 0345 271 2345 for more details.
M26 Road to Recovery
M26 Road to Recovery
We work with males over the age of 26 years who have had a drug or alcohol problem. Our aim is to give people back their self esteem and a purpose in life away from addiction.
We do this through a variety of ways such as having monthly outings e.g.: fishing gorge walking, bowling. We also do a community garden. This helps people give something back to their communities and helps break down stigma.
We meet on a Tuesday from 12-2.30pm. We also do a Thursday from 10am-12.30pm which is a drop-in with activities such as board games and arts and crafts. We have opportunities for people to volunteer to help out at the groups.
It is very enjoyable, rewarding and you would gain good experience and make a very positive difference. All help is greatly appreciated and makes a real difference to people and the community.
For further details please contact: Aileen Goymer-Davidson on: aileengoymer@hotmail.co.uk
Book Assistant
Cancer Research UK (Rosemount Shop)
To help maintain the book section. Must have an interest in books.
For more information please contact:
Anne MacLennan, Shop Manager, tel.: 01224 624361 or pop in to the shop to dicuss.
Window and shop display assistant
Cancer Research UK (Rosemount Shop)
Window and shop display assistant
For more information please contact:
Anne MacLennan, Shop Manager, tel.: 01224 624361 or pop in to the shop to dicuss.
TROLLEY SERVICE VOLUNTEERS
RVS: Royal Voluntary Service (Grampian Services)
To assist in the provision of a trolley shop service within a hospital or health care centre environment, offering refreshments, reading material and engaging socially with patients.
>KEY TASKS MAY INCLUDE:
-Offering refreshments and reading materials
-Cash handling and reconciliation
-Stock replenishment and rotation
-Acting as a friendly point of contact for customers
>BENEFITS TO VOLUNTEER
-Enriching the lives of older people in your local community
-Working in hospital/health care centre environment
-Contributing to the work of Royal Voluntary Service to help older people get the best out of life
-Making new friends
-Developing skills and experience
All volunteer support makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated.
For further information please contact: Lynda Carnie at email lynda.carnie@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk or tel.: 07768460189.
T. Bar Assistant (Eye Clinic)
RVS: Royal Voluntary Service (Grampian Services)
This position is for a Tea Bar Assistant to help serve in the Tea Bar at the Eye Clinic, providing tea, coffee and refreshments for people in for appointments.
It gives you an opportunity to meet and talk to different people and help. It is very rewarding and people really appreciate your being there.
For further details please contact: Lynda Carnie at email lynda.carnie@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk or tel.: 07768460189.
Community Development Volunteers
HALLA - Harlaw Area Lifelong Learning Association
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.
Volunteer - Mobile Changing Places Toilet
PAMIS Grampian - Promoting a More Inclusive Society
We are recruiting volunteers to assist in our important and exciting Pamiloo development.
Thousands of people with complex needs across Scotland are unable to attend events or visit outdoor venues due to the lack of appropriate toilet facilities and to this end PAMIS have purchased the first Scottish fully accessible mobile changing places toilet.
PAMIS will use this resource for events that they organise for families and it will also be available for others to hire. To date it has been at the Edinburgh Fringe, visited various beaches and events in Scotland.
We require volunteers to open and close the van, be an attendant and supervise the use of the mobile changing places toilet. This position is open to a wide group of volunteers. Training will be given.
We are also recruiting volunteer drivers (for volunteer drivers you have to be 25 years old and over for insurance purposes). You could volunteer to be a driver and drive it to different venues. All bookings will be arranged through PAMIS.
Excellent support and full training is provided to all volunteers and we reimburse agreed out of pocket expenses and travel. This is a hugely valuable and rewarding experience, the opportunity to learn new skills and to travel.
For more information please contact Lesley Gray on email l.u.gray@dundee.ac.uk or tel.: 01382 385154. You can visit our website: www.pamis.org.uk
Note: a child or adult with profound and multiple learning disabilities will always be accompanied by at least one carer at all times. You will not be expected to assist in any personal care activities.
Volunteer Gardeners
ADA-Alcohol & Drugs Action
ADA-Alcohol & Drugs Action have opportunities for Volunteer Gardeners. We are looking for a keen gardener to volunteer in our Timmer Market premises to help maintain our small garden area. We would be particularly interested in anyone that can maximize the potential of the garden and maintain it on a regular basis.
As well as Volunteer Gardeners we also have a range of other volunteer opportunities such as Volunteer Complementary Therapists, Creative Group Volunteers, Mini Bus Driver, Volunteer Buddies and Volunteer Music Group Assistant.
For further details please contact:
Anne McAlister
T: 01224 577120 / F-mail: amcalister@alcoholanddrugsaction.org.uk
Web: www.drugsaction.co.uk
Volunteer Music Group Assistants
ADA-Alcohol & Drugs Action
ADA-Alcohol & Drugs Action have opportunities for Volunteer Complementary Therapists to support people who require this service in their recovery journey.
The DA Music Group is looking for a volunteer with musical background who would be able to tutor either individuals or a group in some aspect of music. The group does not stick to one specific style of music so the wider the volunteer’s knowledge and experience the better. The idea of the music group is to allow an outlet for clients musical creativity and to help them to reconnect with society and gain confidence and self-esteem. Essential qualities are patience, creativity, and the ability to bring people together.
For further information regarding this opportunity, please download a Volunteer application pack from the web site www.drugsaction.co.uk or send an e-mail to amcalister@alcoholanddrugsaction.org.uk headed Music Group Assistant.
or contact:
Anne McAlister (Volunteer Co-ordinator)
T: 01224 577120 / F-mail: amcalister@alcoholanddrugsaction.org.uk
Web: www.drugsaction.co.uk
As well as Volunteer Music Group Assistants Volunteer we also have a range of other volunteer opportunities such as Volunteer Buddies, Creative Group Volunteers, Mini Bus Driver, Volunteer Gardener and Volunteer Complementary Therapists.
Cafe Assistant (Kitchen)
Ferryhill Parish Church
Ferryhill Parish Church operates a great coffee shop in the heart of Ferryhill, which creates a welcoming environment for those who attend for a morning cuppa and also for those who volunteer their services.
We are requiring helpers, who can assist in the kitchen, as it is a very popular meeting place. Helpers are required to work with the team in the general running of the kitchen. e.g. preparation of food etc
All volunteers are welcome and greatly appreciated. Support, mentoring and learning opportunities will be available as and when required. A brilliant opportunity to help and make a difference in the community. For more details please contact:
Rita King (Convenor of the Friendship Team)
E-Mail: ritaking39@gmail.com
Tel.: 01224 572391 or 01224 213093
Graphic Design Volunteer(s)
Aberdeen Climate Action
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: Alison Stuart (Director and Chair) email: alison@aberdeenclimateaction.org / Tel: 07779279583.
Aberdeen Climate Action Volunteers
Aberdeen Climate Action
Aberdeen Climate Action is an organisation run by volunteers passionate about raising awareness of climate change, its causes and encouraging positive action to reduce carbon emissions and create a sustainable lifestyle.
We are looking for others to join our organisation and help us with our valuable work in the North East. We organise Climate Week, North East, which is a week of events put on by a collaboration of organisations throughout the city and shire. We need help organising this and our regular climate conversation café’s, and one off events, talks etc. We need people with all sorts of different talents – the most important aspect is the fact that you are willing to muck in and ‘do’. Good support is provided to all new volunteers e.g.: volunteers will have a mentor, who will be on hand to give support, advice and assistance, as needed.
If you’re interested just come along to our meetings and you can meet us all and see for yourself. A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference. For more details please contact: Alison Stuart (Director and Chair) email: alison@aberdeenclimateaction.org / Tel: 07779279583
Welfare Assessor
GroceryAid (Aberdeen & Grampian Services)
The role of the Volunteer Assessor is vital in helping GroceryAid support people with financial help. Last year we spent nearly £4 million pounds in financial assistance. If you are a good listener, enjoy meeting people, have an ability to recognise needs and apply solutions and would like a flexible voluntary position that fits around your lifestyle - this could be the role for you.
As part of this role you will visit our beneficiaries in your area at least once a year in their homes. The recommendations of our assessors often result in beneficiaries receiving basic household items such as fridges, cookers, beds as well as emergency grants to help with items such as boiler repairs or a leaking roof.
The Welfare Assessors are our 'front line' who, by their visits are able to ensure the continued welfare of our beneficiaries. Every report is studied and acted upon where necessary, and without their input we may be unaware of the real needs of our members.
This is a very rewarding role with GroceryAid.
For further details please contact:
Sarah Vallins
Tel No: 01252 875925
E Mail: sarah.vallins@groceryaid.org.uk
Stock Room Volunteers
Barnardo's Shop - Laurel Drive
Running a successful Barnardo's store requires a great team of enthusiastic volunteers and you could be part of it!
Our volunteers come from a diverse range of backgrounds and bring a wide variety of skills to the organisation. They come together to generate vital funds for Barnardo's work with children, young people and their families.
We have exciting opportunities for people to volunteer at our Laurel Drive (beside Tesco’s, Danestone) store such as a Stock Room Volunteer. Working behind the scenes is as important as being on stage! Unlike standard retail outlets, our stores offer a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of the retail operation. As a Stock Room Volunteer, your key role will be to make sure that quality stock is made ready to go on sale in the store. Activities include:
*Looking through our donations to select and sort the quality stock for the shop floor.
*Sorting and organising stock in the stockroom so that the area is kept in order.
*Working behind the scenes to help to hang, size, steam and price stock.
*Making sure all stock is safe and in working order.
All volunteers receive great training, support and make a real difference.
For more details you can either call into the stores individually or contact Debbie Barnham, Branch Retail Manager A3, Email: deborah.barnham@barnardos.org.uk / Tel: 01343 548781.
Allotment Market Stall Volunteers
The Allotment Market Stall
The Allotment Market Stall provides good-quality, well-priced, locally grown fruit and vegetables and reduces waste. We have opportunities this season for volunteers to be a part of running our veg stall in the parks (Duthie Park, Seaton Park and/or Victoria Park).
Main tasks involve:
*Sell fruit and vegetables to the public
*Help record amounts sold
*Help promote The Allotment Market Stall and its values of growing and eating good stuff
Full training will be given. Volunteers will be accompanied and supported at all times.
This is a great opportunity to:
*Make a difference in your city and the environment
*Be a part of a community of growers
*Meet people and grow in confidence
For more details please contact us at email: theallotmentmentmarketstall@gmail.com
IT and Marketing Support Volunteers
The Allotment Market Stall
Hi, this is a great opportunity to use your IT and marketing skills. We currently use wordpress, facebook and mailchimp to advertise our stalls and work. We have a marketing strategy in place and we really need help delivering it. As an organisation, we don’t have the skills to take our IT and marketing strategy any further, so we would be looking for you to have a really hands on approach to taking it forward with guidance from current members in terms of material to use.
We are thinking you are currently a student on a digital marketing course looking for hands on experience or maybe you work, or have worked, in that field and have time to spare. The commitment would be a couple of hours a week throughout the year.
You will learn lots about allotments, growing food locally and cooking with seasonal, locally grown produce. We are a friendly bunch of people who are enthusiastic about encouraging people to eat more fruit and veg, to grow their own, to reduce food miles and to reduce food waste from allotment sites.
For further details please contact Cath Pilley at email: theallotmentmarketstall@gmail.com
Facilitator(s) - Poppyscotland Bud Veteran Volunteers
PoppyScotland (Aberdeen)
>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.
Community Ambassadors
Bliss (Scotland)
Do you want to make a difference to premature and sick babies and their families? Join Bliss’ amazing community of volunteers to give vital support to families. Over 6,000 babies are born premature or sick in Scotland every year. Bliss Scotland was established to provide support to those babies and their families’ right across Scotland. Bliss Scotland is part of Bliss, the country’s leading charity for babies born premature or sick.
Our Community Ambassadors are a network of volunteers who help make a difference to babies born premature and sick around the country by raising awareness of Bliss Scotland’s work. Community Ambassadors work to increase the presence of Bliss Scotland in their local community by promoting the work we do to help the thousands of babies born premature or sick every year in Scotland. As a Community Ambassador you would be representing Bliss Scotland to develop relationships with schools, local businesses, community groups and other organisations in your area that are interested in supporting our important work.
This opportunity is also flexible so that anyone can do it (our volunteers can work from home and in their local community). Excellent support and relevant training (we have a Bliss Learning Programme) is provided to all volunteers.
A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference. For more details please contact Laura Anne Mackay at email: lauraannemackay@bliss.org.uk or tel.: 07458010318.
Card Making Group Volunteer Helpers
Access to Training and Employment Aberdeen
We have been running a card making group for a group of people with learning disabilities for the past 7 years.
There is a group of 6 people with learning disabilities who attend the group and there is always a great atmosphere at the group who all greatly enjoy attending.
The group meets on a Wednesday afternoon between 1.30 to 3.30pm but we are looking for folk to help between 1- 4pm to allow for preparation and clearing up. Queens Cross Church where we meet has some storage space.
We are looking for 3-5 people to be volunteers to allow for times when volunteers cannot attend, so we at least have two volunteers involved at all times.
We are looking for volunteers who ideally have some experience of making cards or similar crafts but anyone who has an interest is welcome to apply. Your involvement would be greatly appreciated.
For more information please contact Jonathan Russell, Co – Chair at E Mail: accesstotrainingandemployment2@hotmail.co.uk or tel.: 01224 586435.
Sea Cadet Volunteer
Bridge of Don Sea Cadets
Bridge of Don Sea Cadets is a friendly, productive and energetic unit within the national Sea Cadet movement. The kids benefit from the support, training and guidance of a dedicated team of voluntary staff, civilian assistants and parental supporters. We are actively looking for new members of staff (18+) to assist in the running of our unit. You have the option of joining as a civilian instructor or as a uniformed member of staff.
Civilian Instructor is a role ideally suited to someone who can contribute to the unit but does not wish to enrol as a fully uniformed member of staff. All we ask is that you give up some time every week with the odd weekend throughout the year.
Uniformed Staff are responsible for the training of cadets within the Corps. Specialised skills can be developed at Sea Cadet training centres throughout the country. You will initially be interviewed to join as a Civilian Instructor and will be required to go through an enhanced criminal records check.
Once this has been done you will work towards becoming a Petty Officer (SCC). You will be required to attend a Sea Cadet Instructors Qualifying course at one of our National Training Centres, obtain a First Aid qualification as well as receive training and assessment in Instructional Methods.
A great opportunity to be involved in the Sea Cadets For more details please contact:
Mike Reid
Tel No: 01224 705870
E Mail: bodscc@hotmail.com
Foodbank Operatives
TLC – in partnership with Trussell Trust
Are you looking to give back to the community? Can you spare a few hours a week? We are looking for volunteers to help in a busy Aberdeen foodbank. We have positions available in the stock room, in the foodbank distribution centres and early in the morning for school breakfast club (subject to PVG checks). If you'd like any more information or think you'd be interested please contact us! A few hours a week makes a huge difference!
For more information please contact Tim McIlroy, Operations Manager on email: tim@tlc.org.uk or tel.: 07542 049898.
Social Media and Marketing Volunteer(s)
Greyhope Bay
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/
Cafe Assistant (Kitchen)
Ferryhill Parish Church
Ferryhill Parish Church operates a great coffee shop in the heart of Ferryhill, which creates a welcoming environment for those who attend for a morning cuppa and also for those who volunteer their services.
We are requiring helpers, who can assist in the kitchen, as it is a very popular meeting place. Helpers are required to work with the team in the general running of the kitchen. e.g. preparation of food etc
All volunteers are welcome and greatly appreciated. Support, mentoring and learning opportunities will be available as and when required. A brilliant opportunity to help and make a difference in the community. For more details please contact:
Rita King (Convenor of the Friendship Team)
E-Mail: ritaking39@gmail.com
Tel.: 01224 572391 or 01224 213093
Cafe Assistant
Ferryhill Parish Church
Ferryhill Parish Church operates a great coffee shop in the heart of Ferryhill, which creates a welcoming environment for those who attend for a morning cuppa and also for those who volunteer their services.
We are requiring helpers, who can assist in the coffee shop, as it is a very popular meeting place. Helpers are required to work with the team in the general running of the coffee shop. e.g. setting tables, serving coffees, clearing tables and generally tidying up.
All volunteers are welcome and greatly appreciated. Support, mentoring and learning opportunities will be available as and when required. A brilliant opportunity to help and make a difference in the community. For more details please contact:
Rita King (Convenor of the Friendship Team)
E-Mail: ritaking39@gmail.com
Tel.: 01224 572391 or 01224 213093
Befriender
CSRF: Civil Service Retirement Fellowship
We are looking for volunteer visitors to join the National Visitors Network, our national befriending scheme for older people that provides companionship to older people experiencing loneliness or social isolation.
Befrienders visit older people in their homes and provide regular chat/conversations (weekly/fortnightly or monthly as determined).
Full training and good ongoing support is provided to all volunteers.
A great, enjoyable opportunity to help and make a real difference.
For more details please contact:
David Tickner
Email: david.tickner@csrf.org.uk / tel.: 020 8691 7411
National Visitors Network
CSRF: Civil Service Retirement Fellowship
We are looking for volunteer visitors to join the National Visitors Network, our national befriending scheme for older people that provides companionship to older people experiencing loneliness or social isolation.
Befrienders visit older people in their homes and provide regular chat/conversations (weekly/fortnightly or monthly as determined).
Full training and good ongoing support is provided to all volunteers.
A great, enjoyable opportunity to help and make a real difference.
For more details please contact:
David Tickner
Email: david.tickner@csrf.org.uk / tel.: 020 8691 7411
Climate Week North East Co-ordinator(s)
Aberdeen Climate Action
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: Alison Stuart (Director and Chair) email: alison@aberdeenclimateaction.org / Tel: 07779279583.
Personal Assistant Volunteer(s)
Aberdeen Climate Action
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: Alison Stuart (Director and Chair) email: alison@aberdeenclimateaction.org / Tel: 07779279583.
Publicity & Media Volunteers
Aberdeen Climate Action
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: Alison Stuart (Director and Chair) email: alison@aberdeenclimateaction.org / Tel: 07779279583
Adminstrator Volunteers
Aberdeen Climate Action
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: Alison Stuart (Director and Chair) email: alison@aberdeenclimateaction.org / Tel: 07779279583
Massage Therapists
Butterfly Trust (Aberdeen & Grampian)
Cystic Fibrosis is a progressive, life-limiting, genetically inherited condition with no cure. We are the leading provider of social support to the Cystic Fibrosis community of Scotland, providing face-to-face services for individuals and families, and access to the support needed to ensure they benefit from optimum homecare and enjoy the best quality of life.
Volunteering is a fantastic way to make a difference to the life of someone else. This role offers an opportunity for working in a hospital environment for someone with a diploma in Swedish massage therapy. The massage therapy service is offered for young adults (16+) during hospital admissions. This professional service is highly regarded by both clients and the medical professionals who care for them. Many of these young people are far from home in these centres and the therapist provides much appreciated social contact in addition to the benefits of the massage.
A great opportunity to make a real difference for people. For more details please contact Dr Miles Tew at E Mail: miles@butterflytrust.org.uk or tel: 07712 606891.
Befrienders
Butterfly Trust (Aberdeen & Grampian)
Cystic Fibrosis is a progressive, life-limiting, genetically inherited condition with no cure. We are the leading provider of social support to the Cystic Fibrosis community of Scotland, providing face-to-face services for individuals and families, and access to the support needed to ensure they benefit from optimum homecare and enjoy the best quality of life.
Volunteering is a fantastic way to make a difference to the life of someone else, and an opportunity to enhance your own life and build new skills. Young people living with Cystic Fibrosis can face a variety of challenges that disadvantage them socially, financially and at school: they are often isolated and struggling to cope. A befriender will meet with a young person regularly to build a trusting one to one relationship. This will allow the young person the opportunity to explore their feelings, discuss their fears, grow their self-esteem, perhaps increase their confidence and coping skills for independent living.
A great opportunity to make a real difference for people. For more details please contact Dr Miles Tew at E Mail: miles@butterflytrust.org.uk or tel: 07712 606891.
Four Pillars Volunteers
Four Pillars
Four Pillars is a Grampian only based LGBT+ Charity that looks after the community in relation to their mental, emotional, physical and sexual health.
As a volunteer you will be at the heart of this unique service that looks to work with individuals on reducing risky sexual behaviour and STI/HIV transmissions whilst protecting the whole person.
There are many different roles within Four Pillars and what kind of role you play is entirely up to you and your skills.
For more information please contact Deejay Bullock at E Mail: deejay@fourpillarsuk.org or tel.: 01224 211963.
Sheltered Housing Tenant Group-Minute Taker
Aberdeen City Council: Communities, Housing and Infrastructure
This is a great opportunity to support a Citywide Sheltered Housing Committee and keep it independent. They meet once a month on a Thursday 2pm – 4pm in the Town Centre. There are about 30 members from all over the city and they want to remain an independent group. They have a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Treasurer and Secretary but just unable to minute the meeting so would welcome your expertise. They are a highly motivated group of retired people who want to be part of their housing service.
The meetings are quite informal, there is always a laugh and of course tea/coffee and biscuit is provided. A great, enjoyable opportunity to help and make a positive difference. For more details please contact:
Carol Hannaford
Tenant & Community Engagement Officer
E Mail: channaford@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Tel No: 01224 522839
Volunteer Collecting Can Coordinator
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (Aberdeen/Grampian)
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance is a registered charity whose purpose is purpose is 'the emergency relief of sickness and injury and the protection of human life by the provision of an air ambulance across Scotland'.
In time-critical medical emergencies we have identified four core aims:
*Save life
*Preserve life
*Increase survival rates
*Assist the speed of recovery
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance works in close cooperation with the Scottish Ambulance Service.
SCAA is seeking volunteers to manage collecting cans in the Aberdeen Area. You will be the point of contact in your area that will service the cans – this includes placing them in local shops, pubs, restaurants etc. and arranging collection and replacement when full – then banking these vital funds. You will be fully supported by a staff member and given full instructions. If you have a few spare hours and are looking for a flexible volunteer role revolving around getting out and about in your community – then get in touch as we need you!
For further details please contact Katrine MacPhail at email: k.macphail@scaa.org.uk / tel no: 0300 123 1111
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) Ambassadors
Aberdeen Science Centre
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.
Barnardos- Aberdeen Stores
Barnardo's Shop - Laurel Drive
Running a successful Barnardo's store requires a great team of enthusiastic volunteers and you could be part of it!
Our volunteers come from a diverse range of backgrounds and bring a wide variety of skills to the organisation. They come together to generate vital funds for Barnardo's work with children, young people and their families.
We have exciting opportunities for people to volunteer at our Laurel Drive(beside Tesco’s, Danestone Store) store such as Volunteer Retail Assistants and Stock Room Volunteers. If you have a particular skill or interest, our team would be delighted to discuss how you could utilise it in store! This could range from computer skills to collectables knowledge, fundraising experience to fashion awareness - whatever your talent, please share it with us! All volunteers receive great training, support and make a real difference.
For more details you can either call into the stores individually or contact Debbie Barnham, Branch Retail Manager A3, Email: deborah.barnham@barnardos.org.uk / Tel: 01343 548781.
Research Ethics Committee Members
North of Scotland Research Ethics Service
Research Ethics Committees consist of up to 18 members from both clinical and non-clinical backgrounds. Our committees review health and social research, check that people are provided with the information they need to help them decide whether they wish to take part, and provide an opinion as to whether the research is ethical.
We currently have vacancies for members of the public who are not currently healthcare professionals, and who are interested in thinking about issues from the perspective of a potential research participant and would like to develop knowledge of research ethics. Members receive training in ethical review and have opportunities to debate challenging issues. Positions are voluntary but expenses are paid for.
The Committee meets on average for half a day per month and carry out additional work by email correspondence. Contact us for an application form or an informal chat on tel: 01224 558458, email nosres@nhs.net
Interest can be registered at any time.
Sue Ryder Lead Volunteer
Sue Ryder (Aberdeen George Street Store)
Sue Ryder Charity Shops raise millions of pounds each year to enable our charity to deliver hospice and neurological care for more conditions than any other UK charity. As a volunteer in our shop, not only would you be meeting new friends, gaining skills and experience, but you'd also be directly supporting us to care for people when they really need it.
This role (which can be a shared role), provides practical support to the shop manager in their absence.
You will:
*be trained to a high level, and be a key holder
*open and close the shop when necessary to support the manager
*support a team of volunteers to sort donations, keep the shop stocked up and to serve customers
*provide excellent customer service and making sure that everyone in the team is doing the same
*help train new volunteers, helping us to collect as much Gift Aid as possible and cashing up
Ideally we'd love you to commit to a regular shift each week, although the role is quite flexible it does bring responsibility so we need you to be reliable.
Good is support provided to all volunteers. Including to shadow a confident volunteer, be able to take their time if need be when learning, ask as many questions and will have an informal chat with the volunteer co-ordinator at any point. Can you help? If so, please get in touch! We'd absolutely love to hear from you.
A fantastic opportunity to help, gain/have a wonderful experience and help Sue Ryder in the important work we do locally and nationally. All help is greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Lucy Andrews, Volunteer Co-ordinator Sue Ryder North on E Mail: lucy.andrews@suerydercare.org or tel.: 07973794942.
Lead Volunteer
Sue Ryder (Aberdeen George Street Store)
Sue Ryder Charity Shops raise millions of pounds each year to enable our charity to deliver hospice and neurological care for more conditions than any other UK charity. As a volunteer in our shop, not only would you be meeting new friends, gaining skills and experience, but you'd also be directly supporting us to care for people when they really need it.
This role (which can be a shared role), provides practical support to the shop manager in their absence.
You will:
*be trained to a high level, and be a key holder
*open and close the shop when necessary to support the manager
*support a team of volunteers to sort donations, keep the shop stocked up and to serve customers
*provide excellent customer service and making sure that everyone in the team is doing the same
*help train new volunteers, helping us to collect as much Gift Aid as possible and cashing up
Ideally we'd love you to commit to a regular shift each week, although the role is quite flexible it does bring responsibility so we need you to be reliable.
Good is support provided to all volunteers. Including to shadow a confident volunteer, be able to take their time if need be when learning, ask as many questions and will have an informal chat with the volunteer co-ordinator at any point. Can you help? If so, please get in touch! We'd absolutely love to hear from you.
A fantastic opportunity to help, gain/have a wonderful experience and help Sue Ryder in the important work we do locally and nationally. All help is greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Lucy Andrews, Volunteer Co-ordinator Sue Ryder North on E Mail: lucy.andrews@suerydercare.org or tel.: 07973794942.
I Bike Schools Cycling Volunteers
Sustrans Scotland (Aberdeen)
*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.
Fertility Network Scotland Volunteers
Fertility Network Scotland (Aberdeen & North East)
Fertility Network Scotland Volunteers help promote the Fertility Network Scotland charity in the local area and the services we provide. This can include:
*Distribute Fertility Network Scotland leaflets/posters in the area including GP clinics, libraries, hospitals, community centres etc
*Participate at fundraising events
Fertility Network Scotland provides advice, information and support for anyone affected by fertility issues. We also work to raise awareness of the impact of fertility problems and to campaign for fair provision of fertility treatment throughout Scotland.
Good training and support is provided. By volunteering you can help those who need support. All help is greatly appreciated.
For more information please contact: Catherine Stewart, Volunteer Co-ordinator at email: catherine@fertilitynetworkuk.org or 07952589421.
Student Ambassador Volunteer
Fertility Network Scotland (Aberdeen & North East)
You can help by representing and raising awareness of Fertility Network Scotland charity in places of education and in the local area to highlight the services and support we provide. This can include:
*Promoting the charity by displaying posters and leaflets
*Highlight our campaigns and projects to fellow students and lecturers etc including through social media
*Assist Fertility Network Scotland staff at events such as Freshers Week
This benefits of this opportunity include:-
*Meeting and working with new people, learning new skills which would benefit future applications to further education or employment while having fun, gain experience of event participation, fundraising and charity sector in general, knowledge that your support will help people in Scotland experiencing fertility problems.
Fertility Network Scotland provides advice, information and support for anyone affected by fertility issues. We also work to raise awareness of the impact of fertility problems and to campaign for fair provision of fertility treatment throughout Scotland.
Good training and support is provided. By volunteering you can help those who need support. All help is greatly appreciated.
For more information please contact: Catherine Stewart, Volunteer Co-ordinator at email: catherine@fertilitynetworkuk.org or 07952589421.
One Seed Forward Volunteers
One Seed Forward
One Seed Forward is a community growing initiative that encourages schools, community groups and individuals to grow their own fruit and vegetables.
Tullos Primary has been selected as one of three Aberdeen schools to take part in an Aberdeen School Garden project that will create a food growing space in school grounds which will be used as an outdoor learning area for schoolchildren to engage with the earth by planting and growing vegetables and fruits.
*How can you help?
We would like to involve the community in the project as well as the kids. Right now we need some volunteers to spare a few hours to help clear the overgrown garden at Tullos Primary. Even if you could spare an hour that would be great!
We will have some tools but if you could bring your own and gardening gloves then that would be a big help.
Going forward, we want to work with community volunteers who could help look after the garden during school holidays etc. If you have an interest in gardening, food growing or would just like to lend a hand, we would love to hear from you.
If you would like to take part, please message our One Seed Forward Facebook page or email us at oneseedforward@gmail.com
Pace Makers
Heart Research UK (Grampian Area)
Help us take on Scotland’s single biggest killer! Help us build up the pace in Scotland by sharing our badges and displaying posters across your local area; playing your part in the future of Scottish medical research and taking on heart disease.
Our Heart of Scotland Appeal is a fundraising campaign to raise and spend money in Scotland on vital medical research into the prevention, treatment and cure of heart disease. 41 people die every day in Scotland from cardiovascular disease and we know that the death rate from coronary heart disease is almost 50% higher than for the South East of England. This isn’t fair and we want to change this.
We will provide posters for you to display in your local shops, community centres, libraries, supermarkets, pharmacies and doctors surgeries to help us reach as many people as possible.
The Heart of Scotland Appeal is backed by internationally acclaimed Scottish fashion designer, Christopher Kane. Christopher has designed four unique badges featuring the words Love, Care, Brave and Life. We can send you a box of badges to sell to friends, family and colleagues for donations, as well as asking local shops if they will have a box of badges on their counter (that we can then send out to them directly).
Join our network of volunteer Pace Makers and help us get everyone wearing a Heart of Scotland badge. Together we can keep those we love around for longer.
For more information please contact Pamela Hook at E Mail: fundraisingadmin@heartresearch.org.uk or tel.: 0113 234 7474.
Mentors (St Machar Academy)
MCR Pathways (Aberdeen)
"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/
Friends Connect Project Volunteers
Down’s Syndrome Scotland (Aberdeen)
YOU can help young people and adults with Down’s syndrome in Aberdeen build their confidence and self-esteem, get out and about more doing the things they enjoy but also getting involved and taking part in new activities.
It is a fun, rewarding and inspirational role - ALL IT TAKES is a commitment to a couple of meet ups every month. We will provide out of pocket expenses, training and all the help you need to be a successful Mentor. Don’t just listen to us. Here’s what our volunteers say:-
"I have seen a real difference in Tommy's confidence, he chats away and has become very sociable, he even chatted up the barmaid on our last meet up." (feedback from volunteer).
"The two young woman I mentor, meet up every couple of weeks. They usually just like to go for a coffee and a chat or to the cinema but recently they have decided on trying a Zumba class. I'm thrilled because they now feel confident with each other to try something new. Their friendship is blossoming and I'm part of making it happen." (feedback from volunteer).
For further details please contact: Susan Davies, Project Worker, Friends Connect Email: susand@dsscotland.org.uk / tel.: 0131 313 8614 / 07850203506
Walk Leader
Sport Aberdeen
Want to be involved in your local community getting people active? We are looking for people to lead health walks as part of the Walk Aberdeen programme. Full training is provided in the form of a one day fully recognised walk leader training course. On completion of this the volunteer will have the opportunity to support or lead walking groups in your local community, encouraging others to get active and enjoy some social exercise.
This position is a great opportunity to be active in your local area. Full support is available to assist you taking on this role and gradually build the confidence to be a walk leader.
All volunteers are greatly appreciated.
For further details please contact: Brian Harrison (Health Walks Coordinator): E. bharrison@sportaberdeen.co.uk / Tel. 01224 047928 / Mobile 07719501361
Support Volunteer
Alzheimer Scotland (Aberdeen & North East Services)
*Do You have some spare time? Do you want to help others?*
We are always looking for interested volunteers to help out with our groups or at our one-off events.
For any volunteering enquiries, please email drcaberdeen@alzscot.org or phone 01224 644077.
Creative Group Volunteers
ADA-Alcohol & Drugs Action
ADA-Alcohol & Drugs Action have opportunities for Creative Group Volunteers to support people who require this service in their recovery journey.
Do you have a creative skill that you can share with our service users? We are looking for people with skills and knowledge in all areas of the arts who can help us to devise and deliver creative groups and sessions or one-to –one tutoring in all of our Aberdeen services. Anything from creative writing to crochet, upholstery to cake decorating we are welcome to any suggestions.
As well as Creative Group Volunteers we also have a range of other volunteer opportunities such as Volunteer Buddies, Volunteer Complementary Therapists, Mini Bus Driver, Volunteer Gardener and Volunteer Music Group Assistant.
For further details please contact:
Anne McAlister
T: 01224 577120 / E-mail: amcalister@alcoholanddrugsaction.org.uk
Web: www.drugsaction.co.uk
Card Making Volunteers
Rubislaw Park Care Home
Rubislaw Park Care Home for older people provides a level of care and support to ensure residents maintain their independence and individuality.
We believe that through developing an atmosphere of individual care and attention with our service users contributes to their well-being and comfort, enabling residents to enjoy life to its fullest potential.
The Card Making Group is a fun and vital part of this and we currently have opportunities for volunteers to assist at the group with our residents in making cards. All equipment will be supplied and all volunteer help is greatly appreciated.
A fantastic and enjoyable opportunity to help a care home setting and which will help enrich the lives of older residents. This is a very rewarding opportunity as it is very satisfying. A good cup of tea/coffee, a fine piece and good company awaits all volunteers who help us.
For further details please contact:
Marcia Brown
Activities Co-ordinator
Tel.: 01224 810030
e-mail: gallowbrae@hotmail.com
Older People Volunteer Befrienders
Hand of Solace
Hand of Solace is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organization working with isolated/lonely elders and young people by offering direct services and support , all designed to help people make the most of life. We have a range of exciting volunteer opportunities to assist in this and would be delighted to hear from anyone interested in joining our great volunteer team. This includes assisting with our Older People Volunteer Befriending Service.
Our Older People Volunteer Befrienders are matched on a 1:1 basis with an older person aged 50 and above within the North areas of Aberdeen(including-Stoneywood, Bucksburn, Dyce, Seaton, Northfield and Bridge of Don).Volunteer befrienders visit their befriendees once a week to spend quality time(2-3 hours) with them (which may include support with accessing /attending local activities ) to reduce loneliness and isolation.
We’ll give you all the training and support you need to do your role. All help will make a difference and be greatly appreciated.
Application forms may be accessed by filling out our volunteers interest form which may be found in our website at https://www.handofsolace.co.uk/apply-to-volunteer-with-us or by requesting through our email- info@handofsolace.co.uk , or by phoning the contact number- 07378432436.
Charity Shop Volunteers (George Street)
Hand of Solace
Hand of Solace is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organization working with isolated/lonely elders and young people by offering direct services and support , all designed to help people make the most of life. We have a range of exciting volunteer opportunities to assist in this and would be delighted to hear from anyone interested in joining our great volunteer team. This includes volunteering at our charity shop in George Street, Aberdeen:
We need Charity Shop Assistants who would meet and serve customers at our shop. Come and support us to raise money to support lonely and isolated people. Any amount of hour is appreciated. Just let us know your availability and we shall fit you in. In return you shall be working with a team of friendly people from diverse groups who are always willing to support each other to ensure the we achieve our goal.
We’ll give you all the training and support you need to do your role. All help will make a difference and be greatly appreciated.
Application forms may be accessed by filling out our volunteers interest form which may be found in our website at https://www.handofsolace.co.uk/apply-to-volunteer-with-us or by requesting through our email- info@handofsolace.co.uk , or by phoning the contact number- 07378432436.
Group Volunteers (Aberdeen Young Carers)
Barnardo's (Aberdeen)
Incredible things happen when you believe in children… become a volunteer with Barnardo’s and see why.
We are looking for volunteers to help support groups made up of children and young people who are part of Aberdeen Young Carers, a new service within Barnardo’s in Aberdeen.
A young carer is someone up to the age of 18 who provides unpaid help and support to a relative, friend or neighbour who due to illness or disability cannot manage to live independently without the carer’s help. It may involve practical support like cooking, or house work, or emotional support.
Barnardo’s want to bring out the best in every child no matter who they are or what they have been through. We look at the bigger picture and strive for a better future for all children and young people.
A group volunteer will assist the staff member in delivering any planned activities e.g. arts and crafts, baking etc. They will actively participate with the activity, encourage the young people to join in and have fun and build up positive relationships with the children and young people by being friendly and non-judgemental.
If you have some time on your hands, are looking to gain experience or want to give something back into the community, come and volunteer for Barnardo’s! Flexible times available. All help greatly appreciated.
This is flexible opportunity; groups will generally run on a weekly basis, you can volunteer with us every week, every fortnight or every month depending on your own availability. The groups will predominately take place out with school time however there may be some opportunities for buddies to assist groups within school hours.
There will also be the opportunity for volunteers to help with our school holiday programmes.
For more information please contact Susanne Fraser, Volunteer Co-ordinator at E Mail: susanne.fraser@barnardos.org.uk or tel: 01224 624090.
Warehouse - sorting of donations
Instant Neighbour Charity
We rely on donations of good quality, second hand furniture, textiles and bric a brac. in order for this to be sold at a reduced cost, the items need to be checked, cleaned and on some occasions built. By doing this, Instant Neighbour is able to provide a unique service of practical help, advice and emotional support to some of the poorest and most vulnerable people in Aberdeen.
Please contact Susan Cheyne, Business Development Manager 01224 489955 email susan.cheyne@instantneighbour.co.uk
Shop Volunteers
Home-Start Aberdeen
Home-Start Aberdeen supports local families, who may be vulnerable or suffering from isolation, with emotional and practical support in their own homes.
Our charity shop, which raises valuable funds towards our work, opened in 2012. It is located in the heart of the city at 101 George Street, opposite John Lewis.
The shop is always keen to recruit volunteers who might wish to assist with a number of activities, including sorting and pricing stock, arranging window displays, liaising with customers and lending a hand at special promotional events.
No prior retail experience is required; our friendly shop staff team provide all volunteers with advice and guidance. Volunteering at the Home-Start Aberdeen shop is therefore an opportunity to learn new skills, meet new people and gain confidence. It is also a meaningful way to support Home-Start Aberdeen’s work with local families.
For further details please contact Karen Milne, Charity Shop Manager, E Mail: shop@homestartaberdeen.org.uk / tel.: 01224 622390
Publicity and Promotion Volunteers
Aberdeen Citizens Advice Bureau
Aberdeen Citizens Advice Bureau provides individuals with impartial, confidential, free advice and influences social policy locally and nationally. We are seeking volunteers to assist our team of staff and volunteers in raising the profile of Citizens Advice, promoting our services to potential clients, supporting fundraising activities and increasing awareness of the public.
We are looking for people who have the skills and experience to help design and write publicity materials, develop relationships with local media and maintain our social media presence. You will have the companionship and support of an interesting and highly-motivated team of staff and volunteers.
Hours are flexible, depending on deadlines; but volunteers are asked to be available for one day or two half days a week.
For further details please contact Kate Dean, Deputy Manager at E Mail: Kate.Dean@aberdeencab.casonline.org.uk or tel.: 01224 569759.
Homework Club Asst
St Machar Parent Support Project
Facilitation of homework club (term time) - guidance with homework; purchasing provisions; making snacks. Help with reading, writing and project work
Volunteer Support Workers
Rape Crisis Grampian
Rape Crisis Grampian is a fully inclusive service which provides free, confidential support to survivors of rape and sexual violence aged of 13 years and over.
To enable us to provide a consistent service, Survivors are supported by Volunteer Support Workers. We currently have a pool of eleven Volunteers who offer face to face, email or telephone support.
Support Volunteers undertake a comprehensive selection and training process and will be registered with the PVG – Protection of Vulnerable Groups scheme.
We are looking for individuals who are:
*Empathetic, non-judgemental and good listeners
*Able to commit to volunteering for at least 12 months and a minimum of three hours per week
*Able to maintain confidentiality and anonymity
*Open to gaining an understanding about rape and sexual violence and its impacts on individuals.
Excellent training and support is provided to all volunteers. Including sixty hours of training. The training is comprehensive and ensures all Volunteers are equipped with the skills necessary to support Survivors. Debriefing is provided after each support session and volunteers are further supported via quarterly group Supervision as an additional means of support.
If you would like more information or to apply please contact our Volunteer Coordinator on: 01224 590932 or email: volunteercoordinator@rapecrisisgrampian.co.uk
Fundraising Committee Members
CFINE: Community Food Initiative North East
At Community Food Initiatives North East we are currently looking for volunteers who can take on some key roles within our charity, focusing on developing our current structures to meet the changing needs of our disadvantaged and vulnerable beneficiaries.
This includes the opportunity to join our great volunteer team as a Fundraising Committee Member. Fundraising is key to our work; we aim to continually innovate and expand our offering to ensure our disadvantaged communities are never left behind. We would like someone to assist on our fundraising committee to identify new ideas and opportunities to maximise local fundraising efforts, help to plan and coordinate group fundraising activities, promote fundraising events and initiatives in the local community and will commit to our vision of a UK without food insecurity and poverty.
A fantastic opportunity to volunteer at an award winning charity and social enterprise. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated.
For more information and to discuss further please contact Kevin Mathew, FareShare Sustainability Development on email KMathew@cfine.org
Driver
CFINE: Community Food Initiative North East
Volunteer drivers are required to drive both our large and a number of smaller vans. Pick up produce from supermarkets, etc. and deliver to projects for use.
Anything from 1 hour per week would be useful.
CFINE improve health and contribute to regeneration through:
Community food Outlets - wee shops open 1-2 hours per week and
FareShare - where we collect produce from retailers which would otherwise be dumped and distribute through projects to vulnerable people e.g. Homeless.
For further details please contact
Tel.: 01224 596156
e-mail: info@cfine.org /cmclean@cfine.org
Pre-school/Toddlers Group Organisers
Inchgarth Community Centre
*We have exciting opportunities at Inchgarth Community Centre for people to help organise entertainment and activities for our preschool toddlers, find new people to join the group and possibly attend the session to help the group.
This is a great opportunity to develop your organisational & customer services skills, and gain experience in group/event management.
*When? Thursday, 9.30am-11am (date can change regarding your availabilities)
*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/
Membership Officer Volunteers
Inchgarth Community Centre
Help us keep a track of our centre membership records, recruit new members and send reminders to those whose fees are due. Use your imagination to come up with new ideas on how to grow our membership base. This is a great opportunity to develop your IT skills and gain experience in an administrative position, while helping the local community/a successful and vibrant community centre.
All volunteers are greatly appreciated and provided with excellent support. Please contact us to find out how you can help, join our fantastic team of volunteers and make a real difference in the community: Email: volunteerinchgarth@gmail.com / Tel: 01224 325191 / Website: http://www.inchgarth.org/
MS Support Volunteer: Telephone Contact
MS Society (Aberdeen Branch)
MS support teams aim to empower people affected by MS through giving information about MS, emotional support and facilitating access to available services and support.
As an MS support volunteer: telephone contact you will assist greatly in this work through helping with tasks such as:
•regularly contact members of the branch
•provide emotional support (a listening ear) to people you speak to
•provide information and updates about branch activities
•arrange for information to be sent if requested/appropriate
•identify any problem areas for the individual or family and refer to the lead support volunteer.
Full training and support is provided to all volunteers. This is a great opportunity to make a real difference in supporting people affected by MS and all volunteers are greatly appreciated.
For further information please contact:
Lynda Boyce
Volunteer Development Manager
MS Society
Tel: 07889088016 or 0131 3354050
e-mail: lboyce@mssociety.org.uk
Under 12s Playgroup Volunteers
Northfield Community Learning Association
Northfield Community Centre is a popular and dynamic community centre and registered charity with a range of activities to support people and the community.
Our popular P1 to P7’s group (over 50 members) has been running for over 30 years now with the fantastic help of volunteers. We now need / have exciting volunteer opportunities for new people to assist volunteering at the group to keep it going. Activities the children/young people at the group take part in include arts and crafts, play etc. This is a great, enjoyable opportunity which also provides brilliant experience for volunteers. All volunteers are provided with excellent support and any relevant training e.g.: first aid, health and hygiene, basic child protection. All help is greatly appreciated and makes areal difference.
If there is anyone out there who would like to help out on a Thursday night from 5.00pm till 7.30pm at Northfield Community Centre, Byron Square, please contact Jacqui Innes, Centre Coordinator at E Mail: jacqui@northfieldcommunitycentremc.org or call 01224 695416.
Volunteer Retail Assistants
Barnardo's Shop - Union St
We have exciting opportunities for people to volunteer at our Union Street store such as a Volunteer Retail Assistant. Unlike standard retail outlets, our stores offer a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of the retail operation. Our Volunteer Retail Assistants are trained to undertake a wide range of activities including:
* Providing strong customer service.
* Serving customers at the till.
* Taking receipt of stock donations from the public, thanking them for their generosity and finding out if they are Gift Aid Donors.
* Signing up new Gift Aid Donors (this raises an extra 25p per pound for Barnardo's from the sale of donations and does not cost donors anything).
* Replenishing stock by making sure our rails and shelves are well-stocked, visually appealing and tidy.
* Merchandising throughout the store.
* Stock preparation including sorting, steaming and pricing.
* Possible administrative tasks such as stocktaking.
* If you have a particular skill or interest, our team would be delighted to discuss how you could utilise it in store! This could range from computer skills to collectables knowledge, fundraising experience to fashion awareness - whatever your talent, please share it with us!
All volunteers receive great training, support and make a real difference.
For more details you can either call into the stores individually or contact Debbie Barnham, Branch Retail Manager A3, Email: deborah.barnham@barnardos.org.uk / Tel: 01343 548781.
Stock Room Volunteers
Barnardo's Shop - Castle St
Running a successful Barnardo's store requires a great team of enthusiastic volunteers and you could be part of it!
Our volunteers come from a diverse range of backgrounds and bring a wide variety of skills to the organisation. They come together to generate vital funds for Barnardo's work with children, young people and their families.
We have exciting opportunities for people to volunteer at our Castle Street store such as a Stock Room Volunteer. Working behind the scenes is as important as being on stage! Unlike standard retail outlets, our stores offer a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of the retail operation. As a Stock Room Volunteer, your key role will be to make sure that quality stock is made ready to go on sale in the store. Activities include:
*Looking through our donations to select and sort the quality stock for the shop floor.
*Sorting and organising stock in the stockroom so that the area is kept in order.
*Working behind the scenes to help to hang, size, steam and price stock.
*Making sure all stock is safe and in working order.
All volunteers receive great training, support and make a real difference.
For more details you can either call into the stores individually or contact Debbie Barnham, Branch Retail Manager A3, Email: deborah.barnham@barnardos.org.uk / Tel: 01343 548781.
Active Schools Volunteers
Aberdeen City Active Schools
Looking for a fun and exciting way to inspire the next generation? Help local children get active? Boost your confidence? Develop important life skills? Enhance your CV?
Active Schools are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help support existing activities or develop new ones to enhance the opportunities available to children throughout the City. Whether it’s football, netball, tennis, yoga, dance or boxing, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Opportunities are available before school, during lunchtime, after-school or in the evening. There is a Club out there for everyone! Most volunteers attend activities within their local area on a weekly basis and commitment is from as little as one hour a week.
Getting involved in an Active Schools Club will help get more children active and give them the opportunity to develop important life skills. Be it making friends, getting active, improving health and mental well-being or gaining self-esteem, the benefits of participating in sport is endless.
Aged 12-25? Then in addition you can also boost your CV and prospects by joining the Saltire Awards. Gain certificates based on your volunteering and earn extra Young Scot award points for fantastic prizes.
Full support is provided to all volunteers and all help is greatly appreciated.
For more details please contact Kim McRobbie, Active Schools Coordinator at E Mail: KiMcRobbie@sportaberdeen.co.uk or tel.: 07825 228173.
Bakery Assistant Volunteers
The Breadmaker (part of Aberdeen Day Project charity)
The Breadmaker, as part of the Aberdeen Day Project (a registered charity) is an artisan bakery and coffee house. Located in Aberdeen City we produce and sell a range of quality handcrafted breads and confectionary to wholesale and retail customers alike with the purpose of providing a range of work placements, training and social activities for adults with learning disabilities (apprentices) who can otherwise experience exclusion and isolation in society.
All our endeavours take place within a holistic and empowering environment where our apprentices are supported to contribute in all aspects of our business activities and encouraged to take part in many social and learning activities.
We are looking for individuals who buy into this ethos and can offer support and help to our apprentices in the bakery/working environment.
An exciting and fantastic opportunity to volunteer in an award winning bakery and help make a real difference for people we support as well. Excellent training and support is provided to all volunteers and all help is greatly appreciated.
For more information please contact Alistair Reid, CPD Manager at email alistair.reid@thebreadmaker.org.uk or tel.: 01224 641520.
Streetsport Volunteer
Denis Law Legacy Trust Street Sport
Streetsport provides young people across Aberdeen City with the opportunity to play sport for free in a fun and safe environment.
We run week night sessions year-round and are looking for volunteers to help at these sessions. Working as part of a team, you will assist with organising and participating in activities while building relationships with the young people that attend the sessions.
Volunteering with Streetsport is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive difference in the local communities. In addition to enhancing your CV / excellent experience for future employment, you will also have the opportunity to attend internal and external coaching and training courses.
For more details please contact Findlay Harkins, Streetsport Assistant at email f.harkins@rgu.ac.uk or tel.: 01224 263681.
Clinical Skills Centre Volunteer
RGU
WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP TRAIN THE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS OF THE FUTURE?
If the answer is yes then the Volunteer Programme in the Faculty of Health and Social Care needs your help!!
We are looking to recruit volunteers of all ages and from all backgrounds to play the role of a service user or assist with the practising of non-invasive procedures such as taking blood pressure.
Do you have, or do you live with someone who has, an existing health condition and would be willing to talk to the students about livng with it? If the answer is yes then you could become an “expert” patient.
All volunteers will receive a £20.00 gift voucher along with travel expenses and
refreshments.
As a volunteer you will receive an induction training session where you have the opportunity to meet other volunteers, receive a tour round the Clinical Skills Centre and find out a bit more about the programme.
We are also offering a training programme for volunteers which will take place throughout the year.
A great opportunity to help and make a positive difference. Any help you give will be greatly appreciated.
For more information please contact Fiona Logie on 01224 262905 or f.logie@rgu.ac.uk
Tea Bar Assistant
Anthony Nolan Trust (Aberdeen)
At Anthony Nolan Trust we work to save the lives of people with blood cancer who need a stem cell (or bone marrow) transplant. We run the country's largest bone marrow register.
To help us in this vital work we are currently recruiting volunteers for the beautiful tea bar we have at Aberdeen Sheriff Court, Castle Street, Aberdeen. In this position you will be involved in the smooth running of the tea bar at Aberdeen Sheriff Court. The tea bar is open to staff, lawyers and crown witnesses. Very pleasant surroundings and lovely people. The role involves making and serving teas, coffees, scones, pancakes, etc., for three hours per week/fortnight.
A fantastic, enjoyable opportunity. All help makes a real difference helping to raise funds for Anthony Nolan Trust for people with blood cancer who need a stem cell (or bone marrow) transplant. For further details please contact:
Katy Forgie at email: katy.forgie@yahoo.co.uk / Tel No: 07763 198873 or 01224 712738.
Community Media Volunteers
SHMU -Station House Media Unit
Station House Media Unit (shmu) have plenty of opportunities for people to get involved, including volunteering for radio and community magazines, events and more. shmu is a friendly place where everybody is welcome. The main strength of the organisation is our volunteers and we're always keen to get new people involved - if not, you're missing out! We work primarily in the Cummings Park, Mastrick, Middlefield, Northfield, Seaton, Tillydrone, Torry and Woodside localities of Aberdeen and are looking for people to get involved in our community magazines and radio shows.
To volunteer for this position(s) people must reside in one of SHMU’s core communities of either Cummings Park, Mastrick, Middlefield, Northfield, Seaton, Tillydrone, Torry or Woodside areas of Aberdeen. Other than this you don’t need to have any previous experience as all training is provided – just an interest in your community!
If you would like more information on how to volunteer at shmu, contact Tracy Ewing by telephone 01224 515013 or email tracy.ewing@shmu.org.uk
Speaker/ Ambassador
Asthma and Allergy Foundation
*Do you suffer from asthma?
*Do you know someone who has asthma?
*Three people die everyday as a result of asthma and many more are hospitalised because of an asthma attack.
*Would you help change this?
Would you help make a difference in the lives of people living with asthma and allergies?
You can help by giving out a few hours in a month to be one of our ambassadors. This is a great opportunity to help and make a difference through:
-You will represent Asthma and Allergy Foundation through regular speaking engagements.
-Help promote the work of Asthma and Allergy Foundation by educating people about our work and encouraging them to get involved.
-To pass on details of those who wish to receive further information or support our work to the head of community relations
-To seek out speaking opportunities within an agreed area
-To be both an inspirer and motivator
This role will give you the opportunity of meeting new people, learn new skills and work as part of a dedicated team; also the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping people in need.
For further details please contact:
Martina Chukwuma-Ezike
Email: Martina.Ezike@aaf-un.org or info@aaf-un.org / Tel: 01224 973001/
Web: www.aaf-un.org
Transport Assistants/Drivers
North East Sensory Services (Aberdeen Services)
North East Sensory Services (NESS) requires volunteer Drivers/Transport Assistants to help elderly people, suffering from hearing or sight loss, access social groups and activities in Aberdeen City Centre.
Groups meet all week but mostly on Tuesdays and volunteers would be required to either drive the organisation’s car or use their own vehicle, with all expenses covered.
At NESS we are not just looking for people to drive cars – we want kind, happy, friendly people, willing to help a blind or deaf person in and out of a car.
Volunteers will be asked to give a few hours per week (or more if they can manage) to collect service users from their homes around Aberdeen and take them to our headquarters in the city centre then return them home a few hours later.
If you can help, please contact Debbie Robertson on 0345 2712345 or debbie.robertson@nesensoryservices.org
Child/Young Person Mentors
Action for Children (Aberdeen & North East Services)
*Action for Children Aberdeen Priority Families - be rewarded and have new experiences, volunteer with us as a Child/Young Person Mentor*
Volunteer mentors guide, advise, listen to and support children/young people, sharing their experiences as well as trying new activities and spending quality time together.
Matched with a child/young person in Aberdeen City you will develop a 1:1 relationship providing regular positive input to their social, emotional and educational development on a weekly/fortnightly basis for a few hours at a time. The benefit of the mentoring service positively affects the individual child, their family life, their school academic life, the relationships with their friends and the life of the volunteer mentor.
Through volunteering you will make a positive difference to the life of a child/young person. Full training, regular support, reasonable out of pocket expenses are provide and you will be able to easily fit mentoring in around your other commitments.
Being a Child/Young Person Mentor at Action for Children - Aberdeen Priority Families further provides valuable experience of working with children and families, learning about how best to support children/ young people living in difficult situations, whilst being fully supported in their practice, the opportunity to develop personal skills such as communication, motivation and improved confidence, the chance to meet like-minded new people. A PVG Disclosure (provided by us) is necessary for this role.
A fantastic opportunity to make a real difference. For more details please contact us at Email andy.farquhar@actionforchildren.org.uk or call 07764788430.
Volunteer Operations Manager
P3 Business Care
Do you want to help people to deal with the challenges of work and life? The Business Connection (TBC) is a charity founded by 4 Christian businessmen to ‘encourage, equip and empower men and women working in the corporate business environment’. Although founded on Christian principles we support people of all faiths and none.
We run fortnightly Tuesday breakfasts at the Holiday Inn Express, Chapel Street, Aberdeen giving folks a chance to meet informally to be encouraged & supported and signposted to appropriate help. We also run a monthly breakfast on the last Friday of the month at the Palm Court Hotel when we have a guest speaker. The topics are aimed at bringing useful content on wellbeing, personal development and practical guidance. In March 2019, TBC held its inaugural ‘Thrive’ conference in Aberdeen. This was to encourage those of a Christian faith in how they could thrive within the marketplace. With guest speakers from across the UK and the USA the excellent feedback received, both on content and quality of the conference, has led to plans being made for Thrive 2020 not only in Aberdeen but also expanding to Edinburgh. Exciting times!
Jim Grimmer, co-founder & managing trustee cut back from full-time work in 2015 to dedicate 2 days a week, on a voluntary basis, to the development of TBC. TBC has now grown to some 300 individuals on the events mailing list and has become known for its work across the UK. Jim is also founder of a social enterprise P3 Business Care bringing personal & proactive care to employees in business in partnership with their employer and with his team, is visiting businesses on a weekly basis across the UK so no longer has the capacity to manage TBC.
The opportunity of Volunteer Operations Manager of TBC has fantastic potential. Currently the fortnightly breakfasts takes place in the City centre however there is an opportunity to expand the breakfasts to multiple locations across the city on different days. There is also work to be done in developing our relationships with the local church ideally identifying a TBC focal point from the business community within each church and creating a network of TBC contacts.
For more information please contact Jim Grimmer, Managing Trustee at E Mail: jim.grimmer@thebusinessconnection.org or tel.: 07449336606. Details also available at www.thebusinessconnection.org
Volunteer Admin Assistant
Memmic Foundation
Office administration and accounts opportunities available in our office in King Street for suitable volunteers. Should be computer literate with word and excel skills.
For more information about this interesting and exciting opportunity please contact:
Paigham Mustafa
T: 01224 635616
E: xeitre@hotmail.co.uk
St Andrew’s Children’s Society Volunteers
St Andrew’s Children’s Society
St Andrew's Children's Society is a voluntary adoption and foster care agency with bases in Aberdeen and Edinburgh - see more about us at: http://www.standrews-children.org.uk
We have exciting and important volunteer opportunities to assist in our work and make a difference in the communities we support. Current volunteer opportunities include assisting St Andrew's Children's Society promoting awareness through distribution of leaflets/publicity materials.
A great opportunity to help. All volunteers receive excellent support and are greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Velga McDougall, email: Vmcdougall@standrews-children.org.uk / tel.: 01224 878158.
Youth Work Assistant
Transition Extreme Sports Limited
A GREAT OPPORTUNITY to work alongside our Youth Work Team as they deliver a 12 week development programme for young people aged 15-18 who are not in education, employment or training.
Our award-winning Alternative Academies help young people develop a wide range of skills in order to help them move forward in life and onto a positive destination. We use our extreme sports as the means of engagement and context for development. The assistant role is to support the Youth Workers and young people as they make their way through the programme.
An exciting and enjoyable opportunity where you will make a difference. All volunteers are greatly appreciated.
For further details please contact:
Grahame Paterson
Chief Executive
Email: g.paterson@transition-extreme.com
Tel No: 01224 627942
Athletics Announcer
North East Scotland Athletics Partnership
NESAP - North East Scotland Athletics Partnership are looking for an enthusiastic, confident person to join their busy events team as an events announcer. Your role will be to provide information to athletes/coaches and spectators over the public address system as well as providing short athletics event commentary.
Announcers make a significant difference to athletics events. They ensure athletes, coaches and spectators are aware of what is currently happening, what has happened and what is due to happen during an event.
As an announcer you will attend Track & Field meetings in Aberdeen and make various announcements over the public address system as well as the opportunity to provide commentary on events taking place within the arena.
The role requires a confident clear speaking person who can relay information quickly and concisely, you do not have to have experience within athletics.
An exciting, enjoyable opportunity where you will make a difference. All help is always greatly appreciated. For more details please contact:
Alasdhair Love
Tel No: 07584146796
E Mail: alasdhair.love@scottishathletics.org.uk
SSAFA Caseworkers
SSAFA - The Armed Forces Charity (Aberdeen Branch)
SSAFA is a national charity helping and supporting those who serve in our Armed Forces, those who used to serve and families of both. One day’s paid service in any of our Armed Forces is all that is needed to qualify for assistance from SSAFA. Our network of branches provided support to veterans and the Armed Forces community. Currently SSAFA has 92 branches and 65 service committees worldwide.
Caseworkers provide friendly support and advice to eligible individuals. The role of the caseworker is to assess the needs of the client and access appropriate assistance. This could include obtaining financial assistance or accessing specialist equipment for clients with disabilities.
Good support and relevant training is provided to all volunteers. Includes local induction training and a Caseworker course.
A fantastic opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of service personnel, reservists, veterans and their families. All help is greatly appreciated. For More details please contact Emily Clark at email aberdeen@ssafa.org.uk
CHAS Volunteers
CHAS-Childrens Hospices Across Scotland (Aberdeen & North East Services)
CHAS is a Scottish charity that provides hospice services for children and young people with life-shortening conditions. We also run a homecare service called CHAS at Home helping families in their own homes across Scotland when they need it most. There are so many ways to get involved and help CHAS! You can see our current opportunities in Aberdeen listed at https://www.chas.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities?region=aberdeen-city
Excellent support and training is provided to all volunteers and all help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. Ways you can help in Aberdeen include:
1. High Profile Events Support: The High Profile Events Team at CHAS hold five events each year, which collectively raise around £450k for the charity. We are looking for someone who would be happy to research events and prizes and then make those approaches.
2. CHAS at Home Nursing Support Volunteer (North East and Moray): Nursing Support Volunteers support the CHAS at Home Nursing Team to provide care and support to babies, children young people and their families in their own homes.
3. Collections Volunteers: CHAS collections volunteers attend bucket shakes and supermarket bag packs in a range of businesses and town centres across Scotland.
4. Fundraising Group Leads: Fundraising groups are the face of CHAS in the community, raising money and the profile of the charity. Groups deliver fundraising events to raise vital funds to support children with a life-shortening condition across Scotland.
5. Fundraising Group Members: Fundraising groups are the local face of CHAS in the community. We are looking for volunteers to join our fundraising groups across Scotland. The groups plan and deliver events and activities in the local community to raise vital funds for CHAS.
6. Schools Ambassadors: CHAS Schools Ambassadors are inspiring young people that promote the charity within their school, to peers and teachers and to the wider community.
7. Research Volunteers: The main aim of this role is to gather information to provide teams across CHAS with insight, allowing us to help every child in Scotland to have access to palliative care where and when they need it.
*For further details and to register your interest/apply for any of the roles please visit https://www.chas.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities?region=aberdeen-city
**If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions about volunteering for CHAS please call us on 0141 779 6195 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) or email volunteering@chas.org.uk
Facilitator(s) - Poppyscotland Bud Heritage Volunteers
PoppyScotland (Aberdeen)
>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.
Aberdeen Arts Centre Cafe Volunteers
Aberdeen Arts Centre
Aberdeen Arts Centre operates a snack/cafe bar which is at the heart of all the Centres activities. All of the visitors, drama groups and musicians visit the cafe, as well as visiting companies, exhibitors and guests. This is a busy and exciting area of the Arts Centre.
Volunteers are required to assist in the cafe bar which operates before and during evening performances, and as and when required.
Volunteers serve non-alcoholic refreshments, clear tables, wash dishes and deal with money. The cafe bar is also often the venue for small musical concerts during special promotional events. The cafe bar is a busy and exciting area of the centre.
Volunteers are provided with good support, given a tour of the building and can attend any shows for free. The Centre is a recipient of the Queens Award for Voluntary Service and Volunteer Friendly Awards in recognition of the great support it provides to volunteers and the community.
For further information please contact Stephanie Walls on email: stephanie.walls@act-aberdeen.org.uk / tel.: 01224 635208.
ACT Aberdeen Volunteers
Aberdeen Arts Centre
Get In On the ACT ! - Volunteer at ACT Aberdeen today!
ACT Aberdeen is a centrally located leading theatre and community hub for all. From new writing, to amateur dramatics to community cast collaboratives, youth theatre, musicals, festivals and so much more; there is so much to be involved…why miss out?
ACT runs as a charitable organisation with a small core staff supplemented with an incomparable volunteer base of over 80 individuals of all ages. We truly are an intergenerational organisation, with performing arts tuition at the heart of what we do. Add into the mix a family ethos at ACT we can continue to be a theatre which champions in aiding everyone’s entitlement “…to an enriching cultural life, regardless of age or social circumstance”.
Consider our theatrical calendar for our 350 seater auditorium and our Volunteers, without whom we wouldn’t be able to achieve what we achieve! Such commitment is unrivalled in the North East and allows us to reinvest back into our community with new arts projects, youth theatre and festivals allowing for first theatrical experiences and more - and it has not gone unnoticed! ACT are recipients of the Queen’s Unsung Heroes Award and the Volunteer Friendly Award.
With Volunteering experiences available such as Front of House ushers, Cafebar Attendants, Bar & Conference Attendants, Maintenance volunteers and much more - Why not get in on the ACT?
For further information please contact Stephanie Walls on email: stephanie.walls@act-aberdeen.org.uk / tel.: 01224 635208.
Volunteer Tour Guides
Aberdeen Maritime Museum
Volunteer Tour Guides Wanted!
Due to our continuing commitment to offer the best visitor experience possible the Museum has started a guided tours programme and we’re looking for volunteer guides.
Now you’ve read our plans we hope you’re as excited by them as we are! To take the first step in becoming a volunteer tour guide contact Lorraine Nielsen at LNielsen@aberdeencity.gov.uk / Telephone: 01224 523673.
Stella’s Voice Volunteers
Stella’s Voice
We’d love for you to join our busy, diverse and fun team at Stella’s Voice, Aberdeen Charity Shop.
If you’ve got a “can do” attitude, are excited about charity retail and keen to gain new skills, we are looking for volunteers to help with sorting through donations, price items, dress windows and assist customers. No previous experience is needed, all training will be provided.
We ask for a minimum of 2 hours commitment a week. A fantastic opportunity to help. All assistance helps in the vital work of Stella’s Voice charity in protecting the world’s most vulnerable people from human traffickers. It's also a great way to meet new people and make new friends.
For more details please contact hr@stellasvoice.org or call 01224 611840.
NSPCC Scotland Fundraising Group Members
NSPCC Scotland (Aberdeen Services)
At NSPCC Scotland we believe that every childhood is worth fighting for. We work to make child abuse and neglect a thing of the past.
We run Childline, the free and confidential counselling service for children and young people which is accessible every day, all year, 24 hours a day. Our Childline bases in Aberdeen and Glasgow.
We also aim to go into every primary school in Scotland to deliver our Speak Out, Stay Safe programme, talking to children about how to stay safe and speak out if they have any worries or concerns.
>NSPCC Scotland Fundraising Group Members:
Are you looking for a flexible and varied volunteering opportunity which allows you to be part of a team? Could you champion the work of NSPCC Scotland in your local area, helping us to raise funds to support our work and keep children in Scotland safe?
We’re looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers from across Aberdeen to create fundraising groups within their local communities. You’ll have the chance to shape and drive the activities of the group and raise vital funds for children and young people in Aberdeen and across Scotland. If you enjoy being involved in your local community and can spare a few hours each month, we’d love to hear from you.
>What is the role?:
•Join with other likeminded local people or get your friends/colleagues together to establish a local NSPCC Scotland fundraising group and help drive a range of fundraising events.
•Creating new fundraising events in your community or support an existing event using your skills in planning, marketing, social media, networking or event management.
•Represent NSPCC Scotland in your community, and raise awareness of our ‘fight for every childhood’.
>Why join a fundraising group?:
•Meet, socialise and make friends with other NSPCC Scotland volunteers
•Develop & learn new skills, gain experience of fundraising for a national charity and enhance your CV.
•You will have an induction, access to free training and our online community of NSPCC volunteers.
•Benefit from the support of a Community Fundraising Manager to guide and advise your fundraising group.
>What do fundraising groups do?:
•We would expect fundraising groups to organise and hold at least 3 fundraising events each year, these could include:
•Bake Sale
•Coffee Morning
•Bucket collections (at supermarkets, shopping centres etc.)
•Quiz Night
•Create your own fundraising event
>How much time should I give?:
• 2-3 hours per month (Flexible)
>For more details please contact Matthew Connelly, Community Fundraising Manager at E Mail: matthew.connelly@nspcc.org.uk or tel.: 01224 531556.
Massage Therapist Volunteers
Butterfly Trust (Aberdeen & Grampian)
Cystic Fibrosis is a progressive, life-limiting, genetically inherited condition with no cure. We are the leading provider of social support to the Cystic Fibrosis community of Scotland, providing face-to-face services for individuals and families, and access to the support needed to ensure they benefit from optimum homecare and enjoy the best quality of life.
Volunteering is a fantastic way to make a difference to the life of someone else. This role offers an opportunity for working in a hospital environment for someone with a diploma in Swedish massage therapy. The massage therapy service is offered for young adults (16+) during hospital admissions. This professional service is highly regarded by both clients and the medical professionals who care for them. Many of these young people are far from home in these centres and the therapist provides much appreciated social contact in addition to the benefits of the massage.
A great opportunity to make a real difference for people. For more details please contact Dr Miles Tew at E Mail: miles@butterflytrust.org.uk or tel: 07712 606891.
Emotional Support Volunteer - Remote Befriending Service
Macmillan Cancer Support (North of Scotland)
People affected by cancer tell us they need support during their cancer journey, and sometimes people cannot access support face to face in their local community. Our new remote befrienders service aims to help to break down isolation by offering one-to-one befriending over the phone, by email, letter or text. By choosing to join us as an emotional support volunteer you will be doing something amazing for people at a difficult time.
>What is involved?
You will be helping someone affected by cancer who cannot access face to face support because they live in an area with no suitable local support. You will provide emotional support such as listening and talking, or exchanging emails, providing a supportive relationship to help reduce feelings of isolation offer reassurance and increase confidence.
This role involves volunteering unsupervised, usually from your own home. Support is available from your Macmillan Volunteer Manager or Co-ordinator or from the Services Lead Volunteer. You will also be given an induction and appropriate training.
>What you won’t be expected to do
•Give advice to the person that you are matched with, although you may be able to signpost them to other Macmillan and community services which can offer guidance.
•Provide indefinite support to the person that you are matched with. The service is usually time limited to a 12-week period, except for exceptional circumstances.
>What will you get out of it?
•Be part of an enthusiastic team of people who want to make a difference, just like you
•Have a rewarding experience making a difference to people affected by cancer
•Receive induction and ongoing training in individual and group volunteer support sessions
•Use and develop your communication and people skills enhancing your CV
•Receive agreed out of pocket expenses reimbursed within our guidelines
>How much time should I give?
This is flexible based on the time that you have available and the needs of the people that we support. We would suggest a few hours a week ideally for a year or more.
>Apply today by completing an online application form at https://www.macmillan.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering/how-to-volunteer.html We’ll contact you to discuss your application and the role in more detail, and answer questions.
>for more information regarding this role/volunteering with us in Aberdeen / North of Scotland please contact Tina Morrow on 07455765844 or tmorrow@macmillan.org.uk to find out more.
ITCanHelp - IT Support Volunteers
AbilityNet (Aberdeen Services)
AbilityNet is a registered charity that helps disabled and older people to use computers and the internet at home, at work and in education. We provide a number of free IT services for disabled and older people at home to help them get the most from their computers, laptops, tablets, ipads and smart phones. One such service is our ITCanHelp service. ITCanHelp is a network of volunteers with IT knowledge and experience who are able to visit people in their own homes to help with their computer needs. Volunteers may be asked to help set up a new computer system for someone, install software or hardware, troubleshoot problems or even help to change to a printer cartridge or give some basic training on how to use systems.
As one of our volunteers we can offer you:
>The chance to work with disabled and older people.
>The chance to network with other IT professionals.
>The opportunity to be a Digital Champion and gain industry recognised training.
>Training on disabilities and adaptive technology.
>A free PVG (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.
We are looking for people who have:
>IT and computer skills.
>Good interpersonal and communication skills.
>Access to computer and email.
When asked why they choose to volunteer with us, this is what our volunteers have to say:
>“…to try and make a positive contribution in any way I can…”
>“I retired from IT and wanted to contribute my skills freely to help those who would benefit most.”
>“As a disabled person myself I thought it would be helpful to share my skills with those less fortunate.”
We are currently on a recruitment drive as we have lots of clients needing our help.
If you are interested in finding out more information, please take a look at our website www.abilitynet.org.uk, email us at volunteers@abilitynet.org.uk or phone us on 0800 269 545 where one of our team will be happy to have a chat with you. You can also apply online using the online form at https://www.abilitynet.org.uk/itvolunteers/itcanhelp-volunteer-application-form
Volunteer Leader
Shelter Scotland
This role involves taking some responsibility, particularly in the managers absence, so will require regular commitment.
Jobs include : opening the shop in the morning.
operating the till , including refunds and voids,
sorting donations, preparing items for sale, stock replenishment and displays.
some computer work, Gift aid and Kite books
Cashing up at the end of the day.
Community Cafe Volunteers
Ferryhill Parish Church
Ferryhill Parish Church operates a great community café in the heart of Ferryhill, which creates a welcoming environment for those who attend for a morning cuppa and also for those who volunteer their services.
We are requiring helpers, who can assist in the coffee shop, as it is a very popular meeting place. Helpers are required to work with the team in the general running of the coffee shop. e.g. setting tables, serving coffees, clearing tables and generally tidying up.
There are also opportunities to assist volunteering in the kitchen e .g. with the preparation of food etc.
The café is located in the church but people do not need to be church members to be volunteers-everyone is welcome.
All volunteers are welcome and greatly appreciated. Support, mentoring and learning opportunities will be available as and when required. A brilliant opportunity to help and make a difference in the community.
For more details please contact: Rita King (Convenor of the Friendship Team) E-Mail: ritaking39@gmail.com Tel.: 01224 572391 or 01224 213093
Volunteer Caretaker
St Andrew's Cathedral
We have a great volunteer opportunity to join our excellent team of volunteers as a Cathedral Caretaker is responsible for the general upkeep and presentation of the Cathedral and associated properties. Duties will include:
*Routine maintenance and heavier-duty cleaning, supporting the existing cleaning team when appropriate;
*Conducting scheduled safety checks and tests in accordance with statutory requirements;
*Being a responsible key-holder for emergency access to the buildings
*Preparing venues and providing access to buildings for external-hire events; securing premises after the event;
*Being the primary contact and providing access to buildings for contractors and officials visiting the Cathedral;
*Ensuring all boilers / radiators are working efficiently and boilers are regularly inspected/serviced by a qualified tradesperson.
*Setting of heating in accordance with Cathedral diary of events
Relevant training and good support is provided to all volunteers, with all help greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Lynda Johnston, Cathedral Administrator at E Mail: office@standrewscathedralabereen.org.uk or Tel.: 01224 640119
Customer Service Volunteers
Cancer Research UK: Union Street Store
We have a fantastic team of staff and volunteers at Cancer Research UK Union Street store (125 Union Street Aberdeen, AB11 6HB). We have great opportunities for more people to join our volunteer team to help us with customer service. Our shop has been open just over a year and is lovely and clean, colour coordinated and has bags of style.
Good support and relevant training is provided-includes a taster session/shop visit and on going training and support.
Come on board and help us make a difference. Let’s beat cancer sooner!
For more details please contact Agnes Keilloh, Shop Manager on E Mail: aberdeenunionshop@cancer.org.uk or tel: 01224 590580
Volunteer Assistant Manager
Cancer Research UK: Union Street Store
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain managerial skills volunteering for Cancer Research uk . Suitable for someone with some retail background and an outgoing friendly personality. This training and work experience will enhance your C.V. and be very rewarding knowing you are helping to beat cancer sooner. We are a very friendly hardworking team who also have a lot of fun This position will include ongoing training on all aspects of managing a Cancer Research UK Charity shop.
Training will involve
-Health and Safety
-Customer service
-Stock processing
-Handling cash
-Fundraising
Good support and relevant training is provided-includes a taster session/shop visit and on going training and support.
For more details please contact Agnes Keilloh, Shop Manager on E Mail: aberdeenunionshop@cancer.org.uk or tel: 01224 590580
Online Outreach Volunteers
Fledgling Arts Collective Central (Aberdeen)
We are non-profit-making-volunteer run Arts Collective and charity providing a platform both online and offline for those who struggle with mental health, addiction, gender dysphoria, sexuality, feel like they don't quite 'fit', or feel estranged to this world ,We encourage you to express yourselves through art as catharsis. Combining Art & Catharsis, we believe in being CathARTic.
We are looking for Online Outreach Volunteers who will respond to our members in either a live chat (booked in advance) or via email messaging style.
A fantastic opportunity to help volunteering-all help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. For further details please contact: Jewels Johnson at email: jewels-founder-fledgling@outlook.com
Befriending Volunteers
Caf4e & Company Lunch Club
The Caf4e & Company Lunch Club is working with Aberdeen City Health & Social Care Partnership to address the problem of social isolation among older people in Bridge of Don. The Lunch Club runs once a fortnight on Fridays and provides a nutritious hot meal along with activities and entertainment and the opportunity for members and volunteers to socialise and develop friendships. Volunteers benefit as they find themselves involved in a community where they are able to help others but also receive support, encouragement and friendship. We provide a warm and welcoming environment and volunteers are able to choose which tasks suit them best – driving, social interaction & hosting tables, practical tasks, befriending.
A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference. All help is greatly appreciated.
To find out more, please contact the Lunch Club Coordinator Rachel Wallace at Rachel.caf4e@outlook.com
Help for Heroes Volunteers
Help for Heroes (Aberdeen)
Join us as a Help for Heroes Volunteer in Aberdeen
You really can make a massive difference to the lives of our Heroes by ‘doing your bit’.
Volunteering for Help for Heroes is one of the most rewarding things you can do. Whatever you do, your support is invaluable. Wherever you live, whatever your interests and no matter how much time you have to offer us, there are loads of ways to volunteer for Help for Heroes!
Volunteering is fun, rewarding and inspiring. Learn more, speak to us today!
For more details please:
Email volunteer@helpforheroes.org.uk
Call 01980 840224 or visit
www.helpforheroes.org.uk/give-support/volunteer/how-can-i-help/
Local Contact Volunteer – For Those Facing the Challenges of Childlessness
Fertility Network Scotland (Aberdeen & North East)
As a Local Contact volunteer you will coordinate and run a social group in the local area for people experiencing the challenges of childlessness.
You will help take care of aspects of the group including:
*Act as main contact for the group
*Organise and maintain an email circulation list of people within the group
*Organise social activities or informal gatherings
*Offer peer to peer support and friendship
*Promote the group in the local area
*Liaise with the Volunteer Coordinator who will connect you to people looking for support.
Fertility Network Scotland provides advice, information and support for anyone affected by fertility issues. We work to raise awareness of the impact of fertility problems and campaign for fair provision of fertility treatment throughout Scotland.
Good training and support is provided. By volunteering you can help those who need support. All help is greatly appreciated.
For more information please contact: Catherine Stewart, Volunteer Co-ordinator at email: catherine@fertilitynetworkuk.org or 07952589421.
Awareness and Fundraising-Team Jak Ambassadors
Team Jak Aberdeen
Team Jak provides practical and emotional support to children and young people with cancer and related illnesses, their family and friends and those bereaved.
Team Jak Ambassadors can have different roles including family support and fundraising, including - raising awareness and fundraising opportunities such as bag packs, helping at a merchandise stand and collection buckets in supermarkets, schools, colleges, shopping centres and concerts.
We will be hosting a number of larger fundraising events in Aberdeen throughout the year with the aim to raise £70,000 to open our Jak’s Den in Aberdeen.
Family support roles can be rewarding and involve anything from playing with the children during our activity days and at our child and teenage groups, to making tea and coffee at our support sessions, talking with parents, sorting out merchandise bags and delivering to our newly diagnosed warriors in hospital, and preparing items for events.
Volunteers receive initial induction training, ongoing support and any further relevant training opportunities. Team Jak have an Awards scheme and we hold a yearly event dedicated to thanking our volunteers and celebrating their success. All volunteers make a real difference and are greatly appreciated.
For more details please contact: Caitlin Stewart (Children, Young Person and Family Coordinator) at email caitlin@teamjak.org.uk or phone.: 07852 877157/ 01506 412302
MISS (Miscarriage Information Support Service) Volunteers
Miscarriage Information Support Service (MISS)
MISS is a support group for women and partners who have suffered a miscarriage. It is a monthly group held at Danestone Community Centre in Aberdeen where we have a short introduction by a committee member explaining about the group and its aims, then a speaker from a health background then an activity from a local business which members can get involved with. The group starts at 715pm where we can get into the room for 7pm to set up, then finishes at 915pm with 15 minutes to tidy and clear up.
We are looking for a Volunteer Committee Member who will help with the setting up, introduction and packing up of the support group. We currently have a committee with a Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, Events/Fundraising Coordinator and 3x Committee Members so the setting up, introduction and closing of the group will only be required for 3-4 groups per year.
We would also like the Volunteer to get involved with events. For 2018, we will have one fundraising event organising per quarter, this varies from bag packing at supermarkets to organising a fashion show which we are planning for the last quarter of 2018. We require help with bag packing, collection tins, general organising and fundraising.
The individual should be friendly, approachable and willing to help. We only require up to 5 hours of volunteering per month but we can easily increase this if the candidate has availability to.
The support group is held on the first Thursday of each month, weather permitting.
Good support is provided to all volunteers. Volunteers will be offered an induction to volunteering and the support group. There will be ongoing support through their volunteering.
For more details please contact Abi Clarke, Chairperson/Founder at email miscarriageinfosuppservice@gmail.com or tel.: 07702 464874.
Admin / Accounts Volunteer(s)
OIBS (Oxford Institute of British Islam) - Scottish Office
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).
Lead Scotland Project Volunteers
Lead Scotland (North East of Scotland Services)
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)
Basic Computer Skills Support Volunteers
Lead Scotland (North East of Scotland Services)
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
Mentors (Aberdeen Schools)
MCR Pathways (Aberdeen)
“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.
Marketing Managers, Fundraisers, Secretary and Event-Coordinator Opportunities
Orthodox Research Institute of St. John Chrysostom SCIO
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.
Young People Volunteer Befrienders
Hand of Solace
Hand of Solace is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organization working with isolated/lonely elders and young people by offering direct services and support , all designed to help people make the most of life. We have a range of exciting volunteer opportunities to assist in this and would be delighted to hear from anyone interested in joining our great volunteer team. This includes assisting with our Young People Befriending Service.
Our Young People Volunteer Befrienders are matched on a 1:1 basis with a child aged (5-16) within the Aberdeen community and through caring, reliability and consistency build up a trusting relationship, thus providing positive role model. Befrienders shall support the young people to access/attend activities within the community to reduce isolation, promote self-confidence/esteem and to help young people to begin to learn life skills.
We’ll give you all the training and support you need to do your role. All help will make a difference and be greatly appreciated.
Application forms may be accessed by filling out our volunteers interest form which may be found in our website at https://www.handofsolace.co.uk/apply-to-volunteer-with-us or by requesting through our email- info@handofsolace.co.uk , or by phoning the contact number- 07378432436.
Befriender Volunteers
Aberdeen Linking Lives
Aberdeen Linking Lives is a befriending service generally aimed at the elderly who find themselves requiring some extra friendship and support.
We match volunteers with older people who would like to see a friendly volunteer visitor on a regular basis for around one hour. Aberdeen Linking Lives relies on volunteers to deliver our service. Volunteers do not need any special skills as they receive full training, support and advice for their role. They also provide references and receive the necessary criminal record checks (PVG) prior to beginning visits (there is no cost for PVG checks for volunteers).
If you would like to volunteer, please give us a call or email us for more information: E Mail: aberdeen@linkinglives.uk tel.: Shola, Aberdeen Linking Lives Coordinator on 07425622600.
All help makes a difference to the lives of older people in Aberdeen and is greatly appreciated.
Wish Visitors
Make-A-Wish (Aberdeen and Grampian area)
Looking for a fulfilling volunteer role that has direct impact on the lives of critically ill children and their families? This may be your next opportunity.
We are looking for friendly and reliable volunteers who have great listening skills and experience of working with families and children. You’ll be visiting children who have been referred to us, at a time that suits them - and helping them to unlock their wildest imagination to discover their One True Wish.
For further details please contact Joanna Sopylo-Firrisa, People Services Coordinator at E Mail: joanna.sopylo-firrisa@makeawish.org.uk or tel.: 0118 304 2772.
Education Volunteers for PSPA
PSPA – Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Association
PSPA is a national charity providing support and information to people living with PSP and CBD, while funding research into treatments and ultimately a cure. We rely entirely on voluntary donations. You can see more about this here at https://pspassociation.org.uk/
*Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) is a neurological condition caused by the premature loss of nerve cells in certain parts of the brain.
*Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD) is a degenerative brain disease that affects people from the age of 40 onwards.
PSPA covers the United Kingdom and works very closely with other PSP organisations across the world working together supporting research and the provision of information and support into PSP and CBD.
Following funding from the Scottish Government, we can now increase our work in Scotland including increasing the volunteering opportunities here.
Volunteers are the lifeblood of PSPA - We value the skills, experience, commitment and enthusiasm that our volunteers bring – so we are recruiting in Scotland to enable us to reach out to more people affected by PSP and CBD. By working together, we can make a real difference to people’s lives.
PSP & CBD are rare and little known. Education Volunteers can improve this situation. Our aim is to make education and training available to as many health and social care professionals as possible, many of whom may not have come across PSP or CBD before. Our Education Volunteer role will help health and social care professionals to understand key information about the impact of living with PSP & CBD and thereby improve their practice. We also aim to have our volunteers raise awareness in local communities by them offering informative talks to interested groups.
Volunteers will need to be enthusiastic, enjoy speaking to groups and able to manage a group effectively. Ideally they will have an understanding of PSP & CBD, be passionate about raising awareness and have empathy with the aims of PSPA. Experience in public speaking and confidence in the use of PowerPoint will help in this role and those interested should be able to travel within their local area.
We will provide training and resources to enable our Education Volunteers plan and deliver free training sessions on PSP, CBD and the services offered by PSPA. We offer a comprehensive learning package that covers all aspects of the role.
The rewards of being an Education Volunteer with us include; the opportunity for self-development, the opportunity to meet new people and to be valued as a part of a team. There is also the unique reward of making a difference to people living with PSP & CBD and their families.
Anybody wishing to express an interest in these roles should contact tel.: 01327 356137 or Email: volunteering@pspassociation.org.uk or read more at https://pspassociation.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering/ways-to-volunteer/education-and-awareness-volunteer/
Shop Assistants
CLAN Cancer Support Aberdeen Rosemount Store
CLAN Cancer Support provides emotional and practical support to people affected by cancer, their family, carers and friends.
Volunteers in our stores provide vital help to CLAN and all assistance is greatly appreciated. In our stores, just 3 hours a week from a volunteer can make a huge difference. Whether sorting and pricing donations, till work, or just chatting to customers, we have a role for everyone. A great way to meet new people and help raise money for our clients. Our volunteers can do what they feel comfortable with in store and make a huge difference.
For more information please contact Colin Tough, CLAN Cancer Support Regional Retail Manager at Email: colin.tough@clanhouse.org / tel: 01224 647000 (switchboard) / Mob: 07394 564374 or apply online via our website at: https://www.clanhouse.org/volunteering/shops/
Apple Tree Grower Volunteers
Common Weal Aberdeen
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.
Befrienders
Action for Children (Aberdeen & North East Services)
*Action for Children Aberdeen Priority Families - Be rewarded and have new experiences, volunteer with us as a Befriender*
With the Aberdeen Priority Families service befrienders engage with children/young people, sharing their experiences as well as trying new activities and spending quality time together. Matched with a child/young person in Aberdeen City you will develop a 1:1 relationship providing regular positive support to their social and emotional development on a fortnightly basis for a few hours at a time. The benefit of the befriending service positively affects the individual child/young person, their family life, relationships with their friends and the life of the befriender.
*What you can expect:
-To make a positive difference to the life of a child/young person
- Full Training
- Regular support
- Reasonable out of pocket expenses reimbursed
- Be able to easily fit mentoring in around your other commitments
*What we can offer:
-Valuable experience of working with children and families, learning about how best to support children/ young people living in difficult situations, whilst being fully supported in their practice
-Development of personal skills such as communication, motivation and improved confidence
- The chance to meet like-minded new people
- A PVG Disclosure (provided by us) is necessary for this role
A fantastic opportunity to make a real difference. All volunteer help is greatly appreciated. For more details please contact us at Email andy.farquhar@actionforchildren.org.uk or call 07764788430.
Social Media Campaigners (Remote)
UKFCP (The UK Federation of Chinese Professionals)
*Who We Are:
UKFCP Third Party Support Centre is established in March 2020 for the fight against Coronavirus COVID-19. We aim to ensure a safer community for Chinese people with great passion and dedication. We are now at the very CRUCIAL stage and we are looking for talents who could provide help for our community in your area and willing to address issues for the people in need.
Be part of us! https://www.ukfcp.com/ukfcp-support-centre
*How to Apply Your Talents:
- Get more exposure for Support Centre and promote 30 Community Projects.
- Generate digital content to raise general public awareness of our support centre work and engage our stakeholders we work with – from clients to volunteers and local organisations
- Liaise with local media (UK and Europe) and communities to promote Support Centre services and cover more stories
- Develop and manage social media to reach more audiences, help them become more accessible to our services and attract more potential professionals and volunteers
*Benefits:
- Volunteerfrom home, with an energetic and creative team
- Networking with Chinese professionals in the UK
A fantastic opportunity to help with all volunteer assistance greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Josephine Hua, Admin Assistant at email supportcentre@ukfcp.com or tel.: 07497348182.
Residential Community Volunteer, Social Bite Village
Cyrenians Social Bite Village
*Overview:
We are looking for 4 dedicated volunteers to live at the Social Bite Village (in Edinburgh) for 6-12 months to be part of our residential community for adults who have experienced homelessness. We need you to encourage and motivate community life in the village.
The Social Bite Village is the vision of Josh Littlejohn, Founder and CEO of Social Bite. The village provides a home for up to 20 people affected by homelessness at a time. Cyrenians provide skilled key-workers so residents receive one-to-one support to achieve individual goals by tailoring a personalised plan appropriate to their needs.
Volunteers and residents live within our community facility and manage the day-to-day domestic tasks and decisions within the village, which is your home. As a Residential Community Volunteer you'll be living alongside people who have experienced homelessness. You will help to create a fun, secure and stimulating space. This will help people develop the skills and confidence to move forward in life. This will be a stimulating and hopefully rewarding role but may also be challenging and tough. You will be living alongside people who may struggle to engage, may have behaviours that challenge or are managing addictions. You will help in creating positive experiences and will help move residents from negative experiences of the past to a positive future.
This position is fully residential with all accommodation and meals provided, you will have your own bedroom in a shared house with another volunteer. A full induction will be provided and training will be offered where appropriate as well as access to ongoing support.
*Tasks and Responsibilities include:
• Live with and support up 20 community members in the village alongside other volunteers and day staff
• Encourage and motivate community life
• Help manage the day-to-day domestic tasks and decisions within the building
• Support residents to engage in activities that will help them achieve their personal goals and aspirations.
• Actively support the delivery of a Well-Being Programme that provides an environment for residents to learn independent living skills such as cooking, cleaning, money management, lifestyle balance, and more.
• Work with residents to develop informal social and recreational activities that will enhance village life and well-being.
• Support residents to keep to new commitments such as volunteering, learning, and training
• Work closely with staff and volunteers to create a pleasing and supportive environment for all
A fantastic opportunity with all help making a real difference and greatly appreciated.
For further details please contact Kathy Hoyle, Senior Recruitment and Engagement Worker at email KathyHoyle@cyrenians.scot or tel.: 0131 600 0084.
Voluntary Coworkers within Residential School and Care Homes
Camphill School Aberdeen
As a Voluntary Co-worker you will become part of a team within one of our 10 residential Care homes, set in beautiful surroundings 5 miles 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.
Our pupils age from 12-25 years old and as part of your position, you will be with them when they attend the school, farm and gardens, workshops or even riding stables as part of their personalised daily routines and assist them with their tasks throughout the day.
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.
Voluntary Workshop Assistants
Camphill School Aberdeen
As a Voluntary Workshop Assistant 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.
Our pupils age from 12-25 years old and as part of your position, you will be with them when they attend the various workshops (woodwork, metal, weavery, felt, candle, pottery, bike and Fruver- our food workshop)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.
Covid 19 Resilience Aberdeen - Neighbourhood Volunteers Needed
Covid 19 Resilience Aberdeen
Covid 19 Resilience Aberdeen is coordinating Aberdeen’s response to the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak and is particularly ensuring older and the most vulnerable people get the help and support they need.
We are urgently seeking volunteers to help keep people safe and inside their homes during this crisis. If you are fit and healthy with no underlying health conditions and you are under 70 years old, then your neighbours need you! Now, more than ever before we need to stay connected in our communities and look after one another.
>Can you help? We are looking for volunteers to help people living in your own neighbourhood who are unable to leave their homes and have no-one else to help them. This could mean doing things for your neighbours like • Picking up prescriptions • Picking up small amounts of local groceries • Posting mail • Urgent necessities • Making a friendly phone call.
All volunteers would have a Neighbourhood coordinator who they could contact for help, support and advice and we would ask that volunteers keep themselves safe by keeping up to date with current advice which can be found on the web sites below. You would not be expected to enter anyone’s home, take any money or other type of payment, this service is free to the person who needs it and goods would be left on the person’s doorstep.
If you can help in any way please email communities@aberdeencity.gov.uk
All help makes a real difference and will be greatly appreciated,
*Please keep updated with the official government public announcements and information at: 1. www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/ 2. www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public 3. https://scvo.org.uk/support/covid-19/resources
Volunteer Speakers (During the current COVID 19 pandemic )
WaterAid (Aberdeen & North East)
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.
During the current COVID 19 pandemic and for the foreseeable future there will be no face-to-face WaterAid talks. Applicants will be asked to complete the Volunteer Speakers ONLINE training course and will stay at home and comply with COVID19 containment requirements until the crisis is over.
However, during the crisis many schools are arranging activities for their students via Microsoft Teams, Skype and other applications to complement students’ home-schooling during COVID19. Our Speaker Network has made our PowerPoint presentations available for teachers to download. If applicants know how to use Microsoft Teams or Skype with slides and would like to deliver webinars to schools and organisations, they should let us know when they apply. Training and excellent support is provided to all volunteers.
*People can express interest to volunteer at https://www.wateraid.org/uk/get-involved/volunteering/volunteer-as-a-wateraid-speaker after which they will be sent an application form to complete.
*If you have any questions or for more details please email Speakers@wateraid.org .
Trolley Assistant (A&E)
RVS: Royal Voluntary Service (Grampian Services)
This position is at A&E in the main hospital at ARI. It involves making tea and coffee and taking it round different parts of the department, with other refreshments.
It gives you an opportunity to meet and talk to different people and help. It is very rewarding and people really appreciate your being there.
For further details please contact: Lynda Carnie at email lynda.carnie@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk or tel.: 07768460189.
Trolley Assistant (Hospital)
RVS: Royal Voluntary Service (Grampian Services)
This position is to go round parts of the hospital with a trolley providing refreshments to patients waiting for appointments.
It gives you an opportunity to meet and talk to different people and help. It is very rewarding and people really appreciate your being there.
For further details please contact: Lynda Carnie at email lynda.carnie@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk or tel.: 07768460189.
Shop/Cafe Volunteer
RVS: Royal Voluntary Service (Grampian Services)
Café Volunteers are required to serve refreshments to patients, visitors and staff in our local hospital/health care centre cafés.
>KEY TASKS MAY INCLUDE:
-Preparing and selling food and drinks to patients, visitors and staff in Royal Voluntary Service hospital/health care centre cafés
-Stock replenishment and rotation
-Inform service manager of low stocks, faulty equipment and any daily problems
-Clearing tables
-Ensure café displays a professional image and complies with Health and Safety and Food Hygiene regulations
-Ensure unit is clean and secure on closing
-Acting as a friendly point of contact for customers
>BENEFITS TO VOLUNTEER
-Enriching the lives of older people in your local community
-Catering and customer service experience
-Working in hospital environment
-Contributing to the work of Royal Voluntary Service to help older people get the best out of life
-Making new friends
-Developing skills and experience
A great and enjoyable opportunity to help make a positive difference.
For Further Details Please Contact: Lynda Carnie at email lynda.carnie@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk or tel.: 07768460189.
Rape Crisis Grampian Support Volunteers
Rape Crisis Grampian
Rape Crisis Grampian is a fully inclusive service which provides free, confidential support to survivors of rape and sexual violence aged of 13 years and over.
To enable us to provide a consistent service, Survivors are supported by Volunteer Support Workers. We currently have a pool of eleven Volunteers who offer face to face, email or telephone support.
Support Volunteers undertake a comprehensive selection and training process and will be registered with the PVG – Protection of Vulnerable Groups scheme.
We are looking for individuals who are:
*Empathetic, non-judgemental and good listeners
*Able to commit to volunteering for at least 12 months and a minimum of three hours per week
*Able to maintain confidentiality and anonymity
*Open to gaining an understanding about rape and sexual violence and its impacts on individuals.
Excellent training and support is provided to all volunteers. Including sixty hours of training. The training is comprehensive and ensures all Volunteers are equipped with the skills necessary to support Survivors. Debriefing is provided after each support session and volunteers are further supported via quarterly group Supervision as an additional means of support.
If you would like more information or to apply please contact our Volunteer Coordinator on: 01224 590932 or email: volunteercoordinator@rapecrisisgrampian.co.uk
Exciting volunteering opportunities at Community Food Initiatives North East
CFINE: Community Food Initiative North East
At Community Food Initiatives North East we are currently looking for volunteers who can take on some key roles within our charity, focusing on developing our current structures to meet the changing needs of our disadvantaged and vulnerable beneficiaries. This includes:
*Procurement Volunteer(s)
We would like a volunteer to undertake a scoping exercise and participate in the costing analysis of procuring and refurbishing a vehicle. This is an ambitious project and the person(s) involved; will receive a full induction, have the opportunity to work with a friendly and professional team in a supportive environment, and work on a key project that can benefit a wide range of disadvantaged families. The project will expand the reach of our emergency provisions to support urban and rural communities across the North East of Scotland.
*Policy and Procedures Volunteer(s)
We are currently developing and affirming our policy and procedural structures to ensure everyone from our staff, volunteers and beneficiaries continue to remain safe, healthy and considered throughout our work with them. We would like a volunteer with HR experience to work with us to review and develop our policies, and review our staff salary scales and structures. This is a rewarding opportunity to develop a key need in an organisation that is central to food security in the North of Scotland.
*Health and Safety Volunteer(s)
As with all work sites that host heavy machinery, large pallets and lots of food, CFINE is a dynamic space where every day is a little different from the one before. Health, Safety and Wellbeing are central to our ethos and having an experienced volunteer who can advise, support and guide the management and staff teams on the implementation of the Health and Safety policies and other relevant legislation will be key to ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for our community. We would like someone who has experience in undertaking Health and Safety audits, and understands, or is willing to research, existing local/national policies and procedures surrounding food distribution.
*Fundraising Committee Member(s)
Fundraising is key to our work; we aim to continually innovate and expand our offering to ensure our disadvantaged communities are never left behind. We would like someone to assist on our fundraising committee to identify new ideas and opportunities to maximise local fundraising efforts, help to plan and coordinate group fundraising activities, promote fundraising events and initiatives in the local community and will commit to our vision of a UK without food insecurity and poverty.
We cannot do this critical work alone; only with the help of skilled volunteers can we continue to support our society’s most vulnerable communities and individuals during this time of crisis.
A fantastic opportunity to volunteer at an award winning charity and social enterprise. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated.
For more information and to discuss further please contact Kevin Mathew, FareShare Sustainability Development on email KMathew@cfine.org
Policy and Procedures Volunteer(s)
CFINE: Community Food Initiative North East
At Community Food Initiatives North East we are currently looking for volunteers who can take on some key roles within our charity, focusing on developing our current structures to meet the changing needs of our disadvantaged and vulnerable beneficiaries.
This includes the opportunity to join our great volunteer team as a Policy and Procedures Volunteer. We are currently developing and affirming our policy and procedural structures to ensure everyone from our staff, volunteers and beneficiaries continue to remain safe, healthy and considered throughout our work with them. We would like a volunteer with HR experience to work with us to review and develop our policies, and review our staff salary scales and structures. This is a rewarding opportunity to develop a key need in an organisation that is central to food security in the North of Scotland.
A fantastic opportunity to volunteer at an award winning charity and social enterprise. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated.
For more information and to discuss further please contact Kevin Mathew, FareShare Sustainability Development on email KMathew@cfine.org
Tuk In Volunteers (Drivers)
CFINE: Community Food Initiative North East
Could you see yourself driving a Tuk Tuk around the streets of Aberdeen? Would you like to help CFINE deliver an exciting new project? Then this could be just the opportunity for you!
CFINE are looking for volunteers to get involved in our latest initiative. ‘Tuk In’ is a mobile community café that will be run out of the back of an electric Tuk Tuk, using fresh in date food that would have otherwise been destined for landfill, it will visit various community hubs around the city. ‘Tuk In’ will combat food poverty and food waste, and it will also make services available through CFINE accessible to customers.
We need Drivers, Cooks, and Servers for this exciting project and all help is greatly appreciated. If you are interested, email Sean on smcveigh@cfine.org or call on 01224596156
Inchgarth Community Centre Volunteers
Inchgarth Community Centre
Inchgarth Community Centre provide a great programme of activities for the community with the fantastic help of volunteers. Inchgarth has over 170 sessions of activity per week-serving every age group and section of the community. Inchgarth Community Centre currently has amazing opportunities for people to join our team of volunteers. People can assist in roles such as: Additional Support Needs Volunteers, Cafe Bar assistants, After School Gaming club supervisors, MS group helpers & Brain Injury Group Helpers. There are also opportunities for befriending services and food-bank volunteers via TLC church based at Inchgarth CC.
All volunteers are greatly appreciated and provided with good support. Please contact us to find out how you can help, join our great team of volunteers and make a real difference in the community: Email: volunteerinchgarth@gmail.com / Tel: 01224 325191 / Website: http://www.inchgarth.org/
Sheltered Housing Activity Coordinators
Inchgarth Community Centre
At Inchgarth Community Centre we have important and exciting volunteer opportunities to assist as Sheltered Housing Activity Coordinators.
Help us tackle social isolation and give some of our oldest residents positive opportunities to look forward to. Provide activities and entertainment, organise events and promote them.
This is a great opportunity to develop your organisational skills and gain experience in event management and organisation.
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/
Video Making/Editing Volunteers
Inchgarth Community Centre
Help us make videos & short promotional clips and edit & produce them in a format that suits social media & websites. Express yourself, experiment and have fun while making a real difference.
This is a great opportunity to develop your creative skills and gain experience in project management.
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/
Class/Group Tutor Volunteers
Inchgarth Community Centre
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/
MS Support Volunteer: Newly Diagnosed
MS Society (Aberdeen Branch)
MS support teams aim to empower people affected by MS through giving information about MS, emotional support and facilitating access to available services and support.
As an MS Support Volunteer: Newly Diagnosed you will assist greatly in this work through helping with tasks such as:
•be the first point of branch contact for newly diagnosed people
•deal with enquiries from people who are newly diagnosed
•provide all new contacts with a standard information pack
•provide emotional support (a listening ear)
•signpost people to the most appropriate source of help as necessary
•provide information about MS and the support available from the MS Society and other key organisations as appropriate
•maintain a basic knowledge of local services and refer people appropriately; keep an up-to-date list of local services
•develop collaborative relationships with health and social care professionals (particularly MS specialists) to promote the branch and services available to people who are newly diagnosed (with the support of the lead volunteer)
•provide information about the Society’s services at national and local level.
Full training and support is provided to all volunteers. This is a great opportunity to make a real difference in supporting people affected by MS and all volunteers are greatly appreciated.
For further information please contact:
Lynda Boyce
Volunteer Development Manager
MS Society
Tel: 07889088016 or 0131 3354050
e-mail: lboyce@mssociety.org.uk
MS Support Volunteer
MS Society (Aberdeen Branch)
MS support teams aim to empower people affected by MS through giving information about MS, emotional support and facilitating access to available services and support.
As an MS support volunteer you will assist greatly in this work through helping with tasks such as:
•maintain an up-to-date list of relevant local services for people affected by MS, and distribute it to other members of the team and through the branch newsletter
•deal with enquiries to the branch phone line (see ‘MS support volunteer: branch contact’ for more details)
•ensure that grants are dealt with effectively (see ‘MS support: grants’)
•any other tasks from any support volunteer role description (for which the volunteer has received training).
Full training and support is provided to all volunteers. This is a great opportunity to make a real difference in supporting people affected by MS and all volunteers are greatly appreciated.
For further information please contact:
Lynda Boyce
Volunteer Development Manager
MS Society
Tel: 07889088016 or 0131 3354050
e-mail: lboyce@mssociety.org.uk
Group Coordinator [Chair]
MS Society (Aberdeen Branch)
The MS Society supports people who have multiple sclerosis. The local group has various activities across the city of Aberdeen such as exercise and arts/crafts classes.
We are looking for a chair person – which the MS Society terms as Group Coordinator - to be a figurehead for the Aberdeen local group by organising team meetings; attend the various services, generally operating from Inchgarth Community Centre [Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays] and being able to take forward ideas into new services.
Good support is provided to all volunteers and all help makes a real difference. For further details please contact Ian Gourlay, Projects and Fundraising Volunteer at E Mail: aberdeen@mssociety.org.uk or tel: 01224 820453.
Under 12s Group Volunteers
Northfield Community Learning Association
Northfield Community Centre is a popular and dynamic community centre and registered charity with a range of activities to support people and the community.
Our popular P1 to P7’s group (over 50 members) has been running for over 30 years now with the fantastic help of volunteers. We now need / have exciting volunteer opportunities for new people to assist volunteering at the group to keep it going. Activities the children/young people at the group take part in include arts and crafts, play etc. This is a great, enjoyable opportunity which also provides brilliant experience for volunteers. All volunteers are provided with excellent support and any relevant training e.g.: first aid, health and hygiene, basic child protection. All help is greatly appreciated and makes areal difference.
If there is anyone out there who would like to help out on a Thursday night from 5.00pm till 7.30pm at Northfield Community Centre, Byron Square, please contact Jacqui Innes, Centre Coordinator at E Mail: jacqui@northfieldcommunitycentremc.org or call 01224 695416.
Classes Activities Leaders and Assistants
Powis Community Centre Association
We are a vibrant, expanding community centre looking for volunteers to assist and lead on running local groups for children and adults to enjoy. We’re very keen to start up an over 55’s club, book club, film club, music classes, computing classes, crèche, and much, much more and are looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to help us shape and build on the activities available in the centre.
A fantastic, enjoyable opportunity where you will make a real difference in the community. All volunteers are greatly appreciated.
For more details please contact Fiona Lindsay at E Mail: powiscommunitycentre@gmail.com / Tel.: 01224 483203 / 07469 712464.
Charity Shop Assistant
Sue Ryder (Aberdeen Rosemount Store)
Do you have any spare time throughout the week? And would you like to use it to gain experience, develop skills and meet new people while supporting a wonderful charity? Then we have the role for you!!!
Sue Ryder Charity Shops raise millions of pounds each year to enable our charity to deliver hospice and neurological care for more conditions than any other UK charity. As a volunteer in our shop, not only would you be meeting new friends, gaining skills and experience, but you'd also be directly supporting us to care for people when they really need it.
Our shops sell clothes, shoes and accessories, plus an amazing range of interesting bric-a-brac, and vintage items-so whatever you're interested in, we've got it!
Sue Ryder shops really needs help whenever you can give it-as little or as much as you like. Good support provided to all volunteers. Including to shadow a confident volunteer, be able to take their time if need be when learning, ask as many questions and will have an informal chat with the volunteer co-ordinator at any point. Can you help? If so, please get in touch! We'd absolutely love to hear from you.
A fantastic opportunity to help, gain/have a wonderful experience and help Sue Ryder in the important work we do locally and nationally. All help is greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Lucy Andrews, Volunteer Co-ordinator Sue Ryder North on E Mail: lucy.andrews@suerydercare.org or tel.: 07973794942.
Shelter Shop Volunteers
Shelter - George Street Shop
Shelter Scotland helps over half a million people a year struggling with bad housing or homelessness – and we campaign to prevent it in the first place. We’re here so no-one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own. The Shelter Charity Shop raises vital funds towards Shelters work offering confidential advice and support to anyone affected by homelessness/housing issues.
We are looking for volunteers to help us with aspects which can range from
-till operation, window displays, customer service (advising customers on item suitability etc.)
-we have opportunities for people who wish to volunteer helping us prepare the stock for sale e.g.: sorting, pricing and steaming away the creases!
-there are further excellent volunteer opportunities for Volunteer Supervisors if you would like to take on some extra responsibility and perform tasks such as refunds, voids and cash handling.
No experience is needed as we provide full training and good support to all volunteers. This is ongoing until you are confident in the role and you will also receive further training on any new procedures which arise.
It is an enjoyable place to volunteer where you make a real difference. It also looks very impressive on a cv.
For more details please contact: Wendy McEwan, Shop Manager on abergeorgeshop@shelter.org.uk / tel.: 01224 639818 or pop in past the shop on 179 George Street, Aberdeen, AB25 1HX. Looking forward to meeting you.
Volunteer Rangers
Aberdeen City Council - Countryside Rangers Service
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.
Volunteer Retail Assistants
Barnardo's Shop - Castle St
We have exciting opportunities for people to volunteer at our Castle Street store such as a Volunteer Retail Assistant. Unlike standard retail outlets, our stores offer a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of the retail operation. Our Volunteer Retail Assistants are trained to undertake a wide range of activities including:
* Providing strong customer service.
* Serving customers at the till.
* Taking receipt of stock donations from the public, thanking them for their generosity and finding out if they are Gift Aid Donors.
* Signing up new Gift Aid Donors (this raises an extra 25p per pound for Barnardo's from the sale of donations and does not cost donors anything).
* Replenishing stock by making sure our rails and shelves are well-stocked, visually appealing and tidy.
* Merchandising throughout the store.
* Stock preparation including sorting, steaming and pricing.
* Possible administrative tasks such as stocktaking.
* If you have a particular skill or interest, our team would be delighted to discuss how you could utilise it in store! This could range from computer skills to collectables knowledge, fundraising experience to fashion awareness - whatever your talent, please share it with us!
All volunteers receive great training, support and make a real difference.
For more details you can either call into the stores individually or contact Debbie Barnham, Branch Retail Manager A3, Email: deborah.barnham@barnardos.org.uk / Tel: 01343 548781.
Digital Awareness Volunteer
Aberdeen City Council - Adult Learning 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
1:1 Volunteers (Aberdeen Young Carers)
Barnardo's (Aberdeen)
Incredible things happen when you believe in children… become a volunteer for Barnardo’s and see why.
We are looking for volunteers to buddy with a child or young person who is part of Aberdeen Young Carers, a new service within Barnardo’s for Aberdeen. A young carer is someone up to the age of 18 who provides unpaid help and support to a relative, friend or neighbour who due to illness or disability cannot manage to live independently without the carer’s help. It may involve practical support like cooking, or house work, or emotional support.
Barnardo’s want to bring out the best in every child no matter who they are or what they have been through. We look at the bigger picture and strive for a better future for all children and young people.
We are looking for volunteers to spend some quality time with a child or young person between the ages of 8-18 on a regular basis, getting to know them, and building up a positive relationship by being reliable and non-judgemental when listening to them. A 1:1 volunteer will support the young person to enjoy activities and experiences within the Aberdeen community therefore reducing isolation, and promoting their self-esteem and confidence.
If you have some time on your hands, are looking to gain experience or want to give something back into the community, come and volunteer for Barnardo’s! Flexible times available. All help greatly appreciated.
For more information please contact Susanne Fraser, Volunteer Co-ordinator at E Mail: susanne.fraser@barnardos.org.uk or tel: 01224 624090.
Community Connector Volunteers
British Red Cross (Aberdeen)
It starts with ‘Hello’. From new mums to empty nesters, it's often surprising who is affected by loneliness.
That's why we're teaming up with The Co-operative. Together we want to reach out and reconnect thousands of lonely people with their communities, and tackle a problem that is shortening lives and eroding wellbeing.
The aim of the Community Connector is to support people affected by social isolation and loneliness and to help them gain confidence and to reconnect to their community in partnership with existing and new partner organisations. We will place the person at the centre of what we do and help them by offering positive encouragement, practical help and emotional support, for up to three months, depending on their needs.
Full training and excellent support is provided to all volunteers.
This is a great opportunity to make a real difference in the local community. All help is greatly appreciated.
For more details please contact Ieva Nevulyte, Community Connector Co-ordinator at email inevulyte@redcross.org.uk / tel:: 07872 839864.
Shop Drivers
Home-Start Aberdeen
Home-Start Aberdeen supports local families, who may be vulnerable or suffering from isolation, with emotional and practical support in their own homes.
Our charity shop, which raises valuable funds towards our work, opened in 2012. It is located in the heart of the city at 101 George Street, opposite John Lewis. A key component of the shop’s success is our collections/uplift service within the city. This helps to ensure that we have a steady supply of quality stock for the shop floor.
The shop is therefore always keen to recruit new volunteer drivers, who could assist us by collecting donations from homes and organisations within Aberdeen (we also uplift from Westhill). This is an ideal position for someone who enjoys driving and has some spare time to become part of our pool of volunteer drivers. A full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential. No fixed commitment in terms of hours is required.
Becoming a volunteer driver is a rewarding way to support Home-Start Aberdeen’s work with local families. We are now one of the largest Home-Start schemes in Scotland; this volunteer position is therefore also a good opportunity to contribute to the work of a wider team.
For further details please contact Karen Milne, Charity Shop Manager, E Mail: shop@homestartaberdeen.org.uk / tel.: 01224 622390
Volunteer Fundraiser
Rape Crisis Grampian
Rape Crisis Grampian (RCG) is a support service for anyone who has been subjected to rape, sexual abuse or sexual violence at any point in their life.
We are looking for a person(s) to become involved in fundraising.
A great chance to not only help make a difference but be involved in a well established charity organisation within the North East of Scotland. Fantastic opportunity to make contacts and create a set of skills employers will welcome.
For further details please contact: e-mail: info@rasane.org.uk
Event Volunteers
Sue Ryder Care (Aberdeen)
Sue Ryder supports people through the most difficult times of their lives. For over 65 years our doctors, nurses and carers have given people the compassion and expert care they need to help them live the best life they possibly can.
To help in this vital work we have a number of exciting upcoming events where we are seeking volunteers to support us.
For more information about any of these opportunities and other ways you can help Sue Ryder please contact Ciara Twiggins, Philanthropy and Events Executive on Email: ciara.twiggins@suerydercare.org or tel.: 07976 422792.
Befriender-Sue Ryder
Sue Ryder Care (Aberdeen)
At Sue Ryder Dee View Court we strive to help people to live lives as fully as possible. We offer a huge range of support including long-term residential care, supported living and specialist rehabilitative services designed to help people improve or regain their abilities. We focus on a person's wellness not illness and abilities rather than disabilities. A Community based service of excellence - care that liberates lives.
We are currently recruiting volunteers for a recently established self management programme for people with neurological conditions in their own homes. Through volunteering with the programme for a few hours a week/fortnight you can make a difference to peoples lives-this can be through visiting someone and having a chat and a tea/coffee or assisting people in accessing community activities, building peoples confidence again.
Good support, relevant training and reimbursement of any out of pocket expenses e.g.: any bus fares/car mileage etc. is provided to all volunteers.
Through volunteering with this exciting and important programme you will make a difference to people’s lives.
For more details about this and volunteering with Sue Ryder please contact email: outreach.support@suerydercare.org / tel.: 01224 245920.
Barnardos- Aberdeen Stores
Barnardo's Charity Furniture Shop
Running a successful Barnardo's store requires a great team of enthusiastic volunteers and you could be part of it!
Our volunteers come from a diverse range of backgrounds and bring a wide variety of skills to the organisation. They come together to generate vital funds for Barnardo's work with children, young people and their families.
We have exciting opportunities for people to volunteer at our St Andrews Street store such as Volunteer Retail Assistants and Stock Room Volunteers. If you have a particular skill or interest, our team would be delighted to discuss how you could utilise it in store! This could range from computer skills to collectables knowledge, fundraising experience to fashion awareness - whatever your talent, please share it with us! All volunteers receive great training, support and make a real difference.
For more details you can either call into the stores individually or contact Debbie Barnham, Branch Retail Manager A3, Email: deborah.barnham@barnardos.org.uk / Tel: 01343 548781.
Volunteer Retail Assistants
Barnardo's Charity Furniture Shop
We have exciting opportunities for people to volunteer at our St Andrew Street store such as a Volunteer Retail Assistant. Unlike standard retail outlets, our stores offer a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of the retail operation. Our Volunteer Retail Assistants are trained to undertake a wide range of activities including:
* Providing strong customer service.
* Serving customers at the till.
* Taking receipt of stock donations from the public, thanking them for their generosity and finding out if they are Gift Aid Donors.
* Signing up new Gift Aid Donors (this raises an extra 25p per pound for Barnardo's from the sale of donations and does not cost donors anything).
* Replenishing stock by making sure our rails and shelves are well-stocked, visually appealing and tidy.
* Merchandising throughout the store.
* Stock preparation including sorting, steaming and pricing.
* Possible administrative tasks such as stocktaking.
* If you have a particular skill or interest, our team would be delighted to discuss how you could utilise it in store! This could range from computer skills to collectables knowledge, fundraising experience to fashion awareness - whatever your talent, please share it with us!
All volunteers receive great training, support and make a real difference.
For more details you can either call into the stores individually or contact Debbie Barnham, Branch Retail Manager A3, Email: deborah.barnham@barnardos.org.uk / Tel: 01343 548781.
Stock Room Volunteer
Barnardo's Charity Furniture Shop
Working behind the scenes is as important as being on stage! As a Stock Room Volunteer,
your key role will be to make sure that quality stock is made ready to go on sale in the
store.
Our volunteers come from a diverse range of backgrounds and bring a wide variety of skills
to the organisation. They come together to generate vital funds for Barnardo's work with
children, young people and their families.
Key activities can include::
*Looking through our donations to select and sort the quality stock for the shop floor.
*Sorting and organising stock in the stockroom so that the area is kept in order.
*Working behind the scenes to help to hang, size, steam and price stock.
*Making sure all stock is safe and in working order and tidy.
*Merchandising throughout the store.
*Stock preparation including sorting, steaming and pricing.
*Possible administrative tasks such as stocktaking.
If you have a particular skill or interest, our team would be delighted to discuss how you
could utilise it in store! This could range from computer skills to collectables knowledge,
fundraising experience to fashion awareness - whatever your talent, please share it with us!
For more information please contact Jackie Patterson telephone:01224 635429
jacqueline.patterson@barnardos.org.uk
Kids Fun Club Assistant: 11-14yrs
VSA Friends for Life Club (11-14 years)
VSA Friends For Life Club for 11 -14 yrs: Helping with a range of activities at Saturday Fun Club 3.00 - 5.00pm for children with additional support needs.
Helping, preparing, and taking part in, construction games, educational activities, sensory play, board games, arts & crafts, music & dance, indoor and outdoor play.
The club is established, lively and has a good welcoming atmosphere.
For further details please email elaine.michael@vsa.org.uk / tel.: 01224 212021
Computer Tutor Volunteers
Silver City Surfers
We are looking for people with the ability and drive to help people aged over 55 learn basic computer skills. This can include aspects such as:
-What's an email?
-I don't have an email address
-What's an attachment?
-I don't have a computer
-Where will I find a computer?
-Even although I found a computer, I wouldn't know how to use it
-How to use/search the internet
Silver City Surfers undertake sessions and have volunteering opportunities at any of the following times and venues:
-every Wednesdays and Fridays, 10.00am-1.00pm at the Citadel, Castlegate.
-every Monday 11.00am-1.00pm Seaton STAR Flat, Seaton Drive.
-every Thursday 11.00am-1.00pm, Cummings Park Community Flat, 122 Cummings Park Drive AB16 7BB
-Every Monday (apart from the 2nd Monday) of the Month we are in Michies’ Union Street Coffee Shop where they are providing free tea/coffee and a biscuit for our participants as well.
A great opportunity to help and make a positive difference.
For further details please contact us at email: silvercitysurfers@gmail.com or web.: http://www.silvercitysurfers.co.uk
Group Volunteer-M26 Road to Recovery
M26 Road to Recovery
We work with males over the age of 26 years who have had a drug or alcohol problem. Our aim is to give people back their self esteem and a purpose in life away from addiction.
We do this through a variety of ways such as having monthly outings e.g.: fishing gorge walking, bowling. We also do a community garden. This helps people give something back to their communities and helps break down stigma.
We meet on a Tuesday from 12-2.30pm. We also do a Thursday from 10am-12.30pm which is a drop-in with activities such as board games and arts and crafts. We have opportunities for people to volunteer to help out at the groups.
It is very enjoyable, rewarding and you would gain good experience and make a very positive difference. All help is greatly appreciated and makes a real difference to people and the community.
For further details please contact: Aileen Goymer-Davidson on: aileengoymer@hotmail.co.uk
Pamiloo Drivers
PAMIS Grampian - Promoting a More Inclusive Society
We are recruiting Volunteer Drivers to assist in our important and exciting Pamiloo development.
Thousands of people with complex needs across Scotland are unable to attend events or visit outdoor venues due to the lack of appropriate toilet facilities and to this end PAMIS have purchased the first Scottish fully accessible mobile changing places toilet.
PAMIS will use this resource for events that they organise for families and it will also be available for others to hire. To date it has been at the Edinburgh Fringe, visited various beaches and events in Scotland.
We are recruiting volunteer drivers. Drivers have to be 25 years old and over. You could volunteer to be a driver and drive it to different venues. All bookings will be arranged through PAMIS.
We also require volunteers to open and close the van, be an attendant and supervise the use of the mobile changing places toilet. This position is open to a wider group of volunteers. Training will be given.
Excellent support and full training is provided to all volunteers and we reimburse agreed out of pocket expenses and travel. This is a hugely valuable and rewarding experience, the opportunity to learn new skills and to travel.
For more information please contact For more information please contact Lesley Gray on email l.u.gray@dundee.ac.uk or tel.: 01382 385154. You can visit our website: www.pamis.org.uk
Note: a child or adult with profound and multiple learning disabilities will always be accompanied by at least one carer at all times. You will not be expected to assist in any personal care activities.
Mini Bus Drivers
ADA-Alcohol & Drugs Action
ADA-Alcohol & Drugs Action have opportunities for Volunteer Mini Bus Drivers to support people who require this service in their recovery journey.
Our Activity group helps people trying to get away from problematic drug use, who want to meet others on a similar journey and want to do leisure activities on a Friday afternoon. We require an enthusiastic, motivated individual to drive a minibus and assist our Activity Group by driving one Friday afternoon per month.
For further information regarding this opportunity, please download the a Volunteer application pack from the web site www.drugsaction.co.uk or send an e-mail to amcalister@alcoholanddrugsaction.org.uk headed Volunteer Mini Bus Driver or contact:
Anne McAlister (Volunteer Co-ordinator)
T: 01224 577120 / E-mail: amcalister@alcoholanddrugsaction.org.uk
Web: www.drugsaction.co.uk
As well as Mini Bus Drivers we also have a range of other volunteer opportunities such as Volunteer Buddies, Volunteer Complementary Therapists, Creative Group Volunteers , Volunteer Gardener and Volunteer Music Group Assistant.
Listening Volunteer
Samaritans-Aberdeen
Anyone can talk to Samaritans, at any time, about whatever’s getting to them. We’re just ordinary people, who give up our time to listen. The service we offer is confidential and non-judgemental. Samaritans operates 24/7, 365 days a year. We offer support to people over the phone, by email, text and face to face. The Aberdeen branch is looking for people who are interested in becoming listening volunteers. No previous experience is required and full training and support is given.
All help is greatly appreciated and makes a real difference.
For further information please contact:
Margaret Smith
E Mail: volunteering@aberdeensamaritans.org
Tel No: 03705627282
Volunteer Minibus Escorts
ENABLE Scotland (Aberdeen)
Aberdeen ENABLE Branch are looking for enthusiastic, committed volunteers to escort Branch members with a Learning Disability on the branch minibus to social activities. Volunteers will travel with the minibus driver, collect branch members from their home and escort them in the branch minibus to social activities and then home again. Aberdeen Branch has been running social activities in the city for nearly 60 years and there are currently around fifty members of the 'Pop Club' which meets fortnightly.
The specific tasks for the role are to inform the driver of the run sheet of pickups of club members, to greet the member at their door and walk with them to the minibus, to ensure that people board the bus safely and to repeat the process on the journey back home.
Volunteers will come from a wide range of backgrounds and will have many different qualities and skills. Essential qualities for this role are: an enthusiastic and positive attitude and being a team player, willing to work with others from a range of backgrounds.
Throughout the volunteering opportunity you will gain new skills and experience working with people who have a Learning Disabilities, their families and carers. You will also gain practical experience of assisting and escorting a group of people on a minibus.
Out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed in line with Aberdeen Branch policy. Volunteers will be given an induction by the Branch Committee.
For more details please contact:
Jessie Gordon, Aberdeen Branch Secretary
Tel No: 01224 873936/ 07845463299
Early Years Helpers
Danestone Community Centre SCIO
This volunteering opportunity is to support our early year’s activities within our busy centre.
On a Tuesday we have our fun Mucky Pups activities. This is a messy play activity with sand, art and water etc. Parents come along and interact with their children.
We would wish our volunteer to speak to parents, filling up resources and help our caretaking staff set up the resources.
Good induction and ongoing support is provided to all volunteers. A fantastic opportunity to help at a busy and enjoyable group. All volunteers make a real difference and are greatly appreciated.
For more details please contact:
Lyndsay Johnstone
E Mail: danestonecentre@btinternet.com / tel.: 01224 828333
Deliveries and Collections Assistants
Bosies Breast Cancer Charity
Bosies Breast Cancer Charity raise monies specifically for Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Breast Cancer ward 42 and for Prof Hayes Breast Cancer Research Department to enable advancement of treatment for breast cancer. We raise monies through sale of goods donated by members of public at our two charity shops.
We require volunteers who are able to lift and move furniture and white goods into our van and assist with deliveries and collections to our customers. Therefore volunteers need to be of excellent health, and physically fit for this type of work.
A great opportunity to help in our work supporting Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and the advancement of treatment for breast cancer. For further details please contact:
Debbie Hamilton
Tel: 01224 588111
e-mail: debbiehamilton68@me.com
Play Rangers
Aberlour Futures Aberdeen
*Could you help develop outdoor play activities for children and young people? Would you like to help children and young people engage in activities, developing their social skills and opportunities to have fun?*
Aberlour Futures Aberdeen provide a range of play opportunities for children and young people in Aberdeen, which include school holiday play programmes in local parks and communities. The drop-in holiday programmes are popular with families who attend sessions regardless of the weather. During the school holidays we also provide a Woodland Explorers project for children and young people with support needs. Our ‘Loose Parts’ schools based programmes are delivered in school during the school term.
Volunteer Play Rangers support children to have fun, be creative, make friends and develop social skills. If you are looking for an opportunity to develop your own skills, while making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people in Aberdeen, this could be the opportunity for you.
>What will I be doing?
Volunteers can make a difference to a child or young person’s life by:
• Assisting with outdoor (and occasionally) indoor play activities delivering ‘Loose Parts’ free play opportunities.
• Encouraging children and young people to take part in activities to build confidence and have fun.
• Helping to empower children and young people to identify what their interests are and what they would like to learn.
For more details please contact Shonagh Ferguson, Volunteer Coordinator – North at E Mail: shonagh.ferguson@aberlour.org.uk or tel.: 07864 625069.
Shop Retail Assistant Volunteers
Save the Children (Union Street)
Our lovely Aberdeen shop is run entirely by volunteers. The purpose of the shop is to raise money and awareness for Save the Children throughout Aberdeen to the various programmes we fund in the UK and across the world.
We are always looking for people to join our team-it is a busy and vibrant shop! If you have the time to donate your skills (be that accounting/customer service/visual merchandising/specialised knowledge) then we can’t wait to meet you! Equally though if you would like to learn new skills and meet new people then please pop along!
A great and enjoyable opportunity to help in the vital work of Save the Children. All volunteers are greatly appreciated.
For more details please contact:
Sara Docherty (Regional Retail Manager)
Email: s.docherty@savethechildren.org.uk / Tel No: 07471 215 822
Reception Area Volunteers
Time to Heal
The Mission of Time to Heal is to provide holistic support and, to relieve the needs of persons affected by domestic violence primarily, but not exclusively, women and children from minority ethnic groups.
We are currently seeking volunteers to help at our Empowerment Centre in Bon Accord House, Riverside Drive, Aberdeen. Tasks include:
● See that the Reception area is kept tidy and looks professional at all times. ● Ensure procedures for signing in, identifying, escorting, and signing out are adhered to at all times. ● Welcome visitors in a pleasant, courteous manner ● Distribute incoming mails and deliveries to the appropriate personnel/function. ● Maintain the door entry system, ensuring there is an adequate supply of key fobs. ● Provide training on the duties and responsibilities of Reception to the appropriate personnel. ● Supervise the labelling of keys, ensuring they are stored in the Key Safe. ● Produce and maintain Operating Procedures for the Reception Rota. ● Answer calls in a timeous, courteous and effective manner.
A fantastic opportunity to help. All help is greatly appreciated. For more details please contact Abiola Crown, Manager at E Mail: abiola.crown@ttoheal.org or tel.: 07796511319.
Food Bank Volunteers
Food Banks Partnership Aberdeen
Foodbanks in Aberdeen provide emergency food and vital support to local people experiencing crisis in Aberdeen City. Every day people go hungry for reasons ranging from redundancy, poverty to receiving an unexpected bill on a low income.
The Food Banks Partnership Aberdeen coordinates food banks in the city while guiding users towards services that can help prevent people becoming reliant on these resources.
Partners include, Community Food Initiatives North East, Instant Neighbour Trust and Aberdeen Cyrenians.
As well as providing emergency food, all partners are committed to promoting employment, signposting to money advice, debt management and household budgeting services, and other sources of support to develop resilience and help people to move on and out of poverty.
We are currently recruiting volunteers to help in this important work. If you can spare a few hours to help please get in touch. There are lots of things that need doing from sorting food and packing food parcels and donations, serving clients/customers, helping with collections, assisting in the warehouse, admin. support, driving/making deliveries, organisation of and participation in food drives and working as part of a team to achieve the foodbank objectives. If you would like to help with any of these aspects we will be delighted to hear from you.
This is a great opportunity to be involved in an exciting partnership and make a real difference to local communities in Aberdeen.
For further details please contact us at:
e-mail: e-mail: volunteersupport@cfine.org
Tel.: 01224 596156
Warehouse Volunteers
Food Banks Partnership Aberdeen
Foodbanks in Aberdeen provide emergency food and vital support to local people experiencing crisis in Aberdeen City. Every day people go hungry for reasons ranging from redundancy, poverty to receiving an unexpected bill on a low income.
The Food Banks Partnership Aberdeen coordinates food banks in the city while guiding users towards services that can help prevent people becoming reliant on these resources.
Partners include, Community Food Initiatives North East (CFINE), Instant Neighbour Trust and Aberdeen Cyrenians.
As well as providing emergency food, all partners are committed to promoting employment, signposting to money advice, debt management and household budgeting services, and other sources of support to develop resilience and help people to move on and out of poverty.
We are currently recruiting Warehouse Volunteers to help as part of the Food-Bank volunteer team in general warehouse duties, sorting, stacking Food-Bank produce and assisting in our vital work. If you can spare a few hours to help with this or wish to discuss any other volunteer opportunities we currently have please get in touch. This is a great opportunity to be involved in an exciting partnership, gain good experience and make a real difference to local communities in Aberdeen.
For further details please contact us at:
e-mail: e-mail: volunteersupport@cfine.org
tel.: 01224 596156.
Big Noise Volunteer Assistants
Big Noise Torry
We believe every child and young person deserves the same opportunity to succeed and so we provide free, immersive, instrumental music tuition to pupils and pre-school children. This leads to an enhanced ability to learn in school, improvements in emotional wellbeing, confidence and esteem, as well as the acquisition of a range of social and life skills. To achieve this, volunteers are vital for our Big Noise Centre in Torry.
You can become a positive role model in their lives and someone they look forward to spending time with. Our volunteers help with everything including getting snacks ready, set-up and pack up, and helping the children and young people to play their instruments. We particularly need volunteers to collect children from school in our walking lines. You will benefit from this by receiving training, developing skills in communication and gaining experience of working with children and young people.
A fantastic opportunity to help with a major charity in Aberdeen. All volunteer help is greatly appreciated. For more details please contact Kirsty Jackson at E Mail: kirsty.jackson@sistemascotland.org.uk or Tel: 01224 974707.
TLC Foodbank Operatives
TLC – in partnership with Trussell Trust
Are you looking to give back to the community? Can you spare a few hours a week? We are looking for volunteers to help in a busy Aberdeen foodbank. We have positions available in the stock room, in the foodbank distribution centres and early in the morning for school breakfast club (subject to PVG checks). If you'd like any more information or think you'd be interested please contact us! A few hours a week makes a huge difference!
For more information please contact Tim McIlroy, Operations Manager on email: tim@tlc.org.uk or tel.: 07542 049898.
Absafe Safety Educator Volunteers
Absafe
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.
Absafe Volunteers
Absafe
*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/
Produce Collectors
The Allotment Market Stall
The Allotment Market Stall provides good-quality, well-priced, locally grown fruit and vegetables and reduces waste. We have volunteering opportunities helping to collect produce from allotment sites and deliver it to the warehouse and to record amounts.
Main tasks involve:
*Visit allotment sites
*May have contact with allotment holders
*Help load/unload produce into van
*Help weigh and record amounts of produce collected
*Time commitment: Approximately 3 hours on Thursday afternoons for the growing season (mid-July to end-Oct). Only as many Thursdays as you are available, so it could be each week or even just a one-off.
Full training will be given and you will be accompanied.
This is a great opportunity to:
*Make a difference in your city and the environment
*Be a part of a community of growers
*Meet people and grow in confidence
For more details please contact us at email: theallotmentmentmarketstall@gmail.com
African Council Volunteers
African Council
>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.
Arts Centre & Theatre Volunteers
Aberdeen Arts Centre
Love the arts-want to support a respected local charity-volunteer at Aberdeen Arts Centre!
Aberdeen Arts Centre is recognised nationally as an inclusive community hub which hosts arts activities across a wide demographic. With our ethos of “everyone is entitled to an enriching cultural life, regardless of age or social circumstance”, we are a truly intergenerational organisation, with performing arts tuition at the heart of what we do. More than 100,000 individuals pass through our doors each year, with over 40 professional, amateur and youth companies who rely on us.
Our backbone is our strong, dedicated volunteer base and we have a range of volunteer opportunities that people can get involved in including café volunteers, bar volunteers, front of house assistants, box office and reception support.
All volunteers are greatly appreciated and provided with good support.
For further information please contact Stephanie Walls on email: stephanie.walls@act-aberdeen.org.uk / tel.: 01224 635208.
Teapot Trust Volunteers
The Teapot Trust (Aberdeen)
Teapot Trust is a Scottish charity providing a UK wide programme of art therapy and creative interventions for chronically ill children in hospitals and hospices. We have a team of professional art therapists working across Scotland and London, including Royal Aberdeen’s Children's Hospital.
We are currently looking for volunteers to raise awareness and help to increase our presence in Aberdeen. Teapot Trust want to recruit representatives to volunteer at local events such as tea parties, sponsored runs/walks and give talks about the work we do. Volunteers could also help run an arts and crafts table, manage collecting cans and sell merchandise. We always welcome new fundraising ideas and will provide support and training depending on the event.
Depending on skill set we are looking for a volunteer to manage other volunteers on a local basis.
Excellent support is provided to all volunteers. A member of staff from Teapot Trust will explain to new volunteers what is required for each role and give training for relevant areas. There will be a named member of staff volunteers can also contact if they require support or wish to discuss their volunteering role.
Fantastic opportunities to assist and help the Teapot Trust make a real difference for children and young people in Aberdeen. All volunteer help is greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Kirsty Moore at E Mail: info@teapot-trust.org or Tel: 0131 273 4340.
Older People Befriending Service COVID-19 Support Volunteers
Hand of Solace
*Help people who feel alone - just a few hours a week from you could make the future brighter for someone experiencing loneliness or social isolation.*
Hand of Solace is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation which helps people who may be lonely or at risk of loneliness and social isolation.
-What our volunteers do:
Loneliness and social isolation affect people of all ages and backgrounds. Being or feeling alone can have a devastating impact on people’s health and wellbeing, as well as on communities, hospitals and other public services. Through just a few hours a week, you could provide a huge help for someone experiencing loneliness or social isolation.
-Support for people and volunteering during COVID-19 Pandemic:
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, our befriending service to our older people has now transitioned from face to face to phone/video contact. We now also offer shopping, prescription collection etc. where necessary to the older people. Depression is also a major issue so our befrienders are needing to keep in touch more often than before to ensure their Befriendees are safe and sound and to offer any possible support.
-How to get involved:
We provide volunteer support to tackle loneliness in the following areas of Aberdeen:
- Stoneywood
- Seaton
- Bucksburn
- Northfield
- Bridge of Don
- Dyce
If you would like to volunteer with us, send us an email or give us a ring and we will contact you within a few days to provide further details and discuss how you can get involved. Our email is info@handofsolace.co.uk , or by phoning the contact number- 07378432436.
National Centre Representative Volunteers (Remote)
UKFCP (The UK Federation of Chinese Professionals)
*Who We Are:
UKFCP Third Party Support Centre is established in March 2020 for the fight against Coronavirus COVID-19. We aim to ensure a safer community for Chinese people with great passion and dedication. We are now at the very CRUCIAL stage and we are looking for talents who could provide help for our community in your area and willing to address issues for the people in need.
Be part of us! https://www.ukfcp.com/ukfcp-support-centre
*How to Apply Your Talents:
- Provide general assistance to our national virtual Support Centre
- Make notes on call log sheet and report form when receiving calls and emails
- Be able to respond in caring manner, particularly talking with elderly or potential victims or witnesses who report hate incidents / crime
- Redirect clients to relevant organisation for specific problems
- Keep Centre Manager informed of any serious/ high level cases in a timely manner
- Provide English-Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese) interpretation
*Benefits:
- Volunteer from home, with an energetic, caring and creative team
- A chance to safeguard local communities who have built the environment we enjoy living in
- Learn more about Chinese community in the UK
A fantastic opportunity to help with all volunteer assistance greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Josephine Hua, Admin Assistant at email supportcentre@ukfcp.com or tel.: 07497348182.
Community Outreach Representatives (Remote)
UKFCP (The UK Federation of Chinese Professionals)
*Who We Are:
UKFCP National Support Centre was established in March 2020 to safeguard Chinese vulnerable communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. We aim to develop a safer community for Chinese, East Asians and South East Asians with our large team of passionate multicultural centre representatives. We are now at the very CRUCIAL stage and we are looking for strong communicators who could provide immediate help to our community and be willing to address the issues for members of our communities in urgent need. Be part of us!
*How to Apply Your Talents:
As part of outreach team keeping an eye on the information across UK:
- Engage with our communities to understand individual members’ needs
- Engage with our communities to draw a better picture of national and local issues that need addressing by listening to individuals and organisations
- Engage with experts who can offer deeper insights into specific issue for effective solutions
- Develop partnerships with stakeholder organisations in the public, private and third sectors
- Communicate the issues within National Support Centre Team to tackle any challenges together
- Keep a regular record on outreaching progress
*We are now looking for volunteers speaking one of below languages:
Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese), Burmese, Indonesian, Filipino, Singaporean, Cambodian, Malaysian, Lao, Thai and Vietnamese
*Benefits
- Work from home, with an energetic and creative team
- Gain outsourcing and information processing skills
A fantastic opportunity to help with all volunteer assistance greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Josephine Hua, Admin Assistant at email supportcentre@ukfcp.com or tel.: 07497348182.
Telephone Befrienders
Wellbeing Scotland (Aberdeen and Grampian area)
Wellbeing Scotland is a voluntary organisation with services across Scotland. We provide a wide range of holistic services for individuals and families whose life experiences have impacted negatively on their wellbeing. Since 1994 we have offered client centred, holistic, trauma informed therapeutic services and have specialised in abuse and trauma work. We work with both children and adults.
Due to the Covid 19 crisis our services have never been more needed, and we are currently in urgent need of Volunteer Befrienders in all areas.
Do you or anyone you know have a few hours a week to spare to be listening ear to someone who is currently needing a friendly chat? At this time, our befrienders will work remotely by telephone or video calling. No experience necessary(although being a good listener would be an advantage) as training will be provided to help you with this role, and you will be appointed a supervisor for ongoing support. All equipment will also be provided and expenses for out of pocket costs will be reimbursed.
Please contact Lorna on 07806444390 or Lorna@wellbeingscotland.org for further info or to request an application pack.
Welcome to Aberdeen and shire Volunteers
VisitAberdeenshire
Are you are interested in meeting new people, learning new skills and showing your passion for the all things Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
We are looking for a pool of Welcome to Aberdeenshire Volunteers who will provide a warm North-east welcome for visitors to our wonderful region.
>What is a Welcome to Aberdeenshire volunteer?
First Impressions Count! Our team of volunteers will help to orientate visitors in those first few moments while they decide how best to spend their time in our wonderful destination.
>Role Purpose:
To give a warm welcome to visitors arriving in the region and provide information and assistance to make their time in the destination a fantastic experience.
>Key tasks:
1. Meeting and greeting visitors as they arrive in the region.
2. Providing information on getting around the area. For example, onward transport links, bus timetables.
3. Providing general information on the area. For example, visiting attractions, shopping, eating, walking, places to visit, currency exchange.
4. Providing leaflets, visitor maps and general tourist information.
We aim to recognise the value of the contribution volunteers will make to the success of our local area. We aim to offer satisfying volunteering opportunities and will support volunteers appropriately to carry out their role to the highest standards possible.
>You will:
•Meet new people
•Have fun
•Learn new skills
•Use existing skills – do you speak a second language?
•Feel passionate about your region
>Interested in this volunteering opportunity?
Please go to https://www.visitabdn.com/about-us/volunteers/ for more information and to apply. For any further details please email volunteer@visitabdn.com
Treasurer
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme (Aberdeen District)
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme in Aberdeen is looking for a new Treasurer to become a part of our district team. The national charity has divided Scotland into 23 districts, each with their own team of volunteers, led by a District Organiser. The team support local garden owners to open their gardens to the public, charging an admission price and selling plants and refreshments to raise money for a charity of their choice. Our District Treasurer is responsible for the financial management of the district and works closely with the District Organiser and Garden Owners. The Treasurer receives monies from garden openings and pays the money to the charities that the gardens support. They are responsible for district accounts and balance the district’s bank statement. Scotland’s Gardens has a very easy to use database system for this role and provides letter templates, guidance, full training and ongoing support. This is a really interesting role, a great way to give back to the community and ideal for someone who has previous accountancy knowledge, or is training and would like to gain some real life experience.
For further information please contact Julie Golding, Volunteer Manager at E Mail: julie@scotlandsgardens.org or Tel No: 0131 226 3714.
Volunteer Befrienders/Group Helpers
Scottish War Blinded (Aberdeen Services)
*Scottish War Blinded: Volunteer Befrienders Needed Throughout Aberdeen City and Shire!*
Good at striking up conversations with others? Enjoy organising social events? Scottish War Blinded is looking for friendly volunteers with good people skills to help us run various activities for service veterans with visual impairment.
As a volunteer you’ll play a vital role in overcoming isolation and helping allow our members to live life to the fullest. The main part of your role will be to assist in planning and running activities, whilst providing a warm and welcoming environment for our members. It would be helpful if you can drive and have your own car, although this is not essential for the role.
Excellent support and relevant training is provided to all volunteers including:
•Structured induction and training.
•Ongoing support and supervision from Volunteer Development Manager your volunteer supervisor.
•Access to further training.
•Travel expenses.
For more information please contact James Whyte,Volunteer Development Manager at E Mail: james.whyte@royalblind.org or Tel.: 0131 446 3154.
Y Knot Drop- in Lunch Club Volunteers
St Stephen's Church Aberdeen
*Help with soup making and/or serving, supporting and socializing at our fantastic Y Knot Drop- in Lunch Club*
You would be joining a team of volunteers, helping to provide a safe, welcoming space where visitors can relax and enjoy a friendly chat and a variety of activities, such as cards, dominoes and occasionaly crafts. Our visitors are people from all walks of life who need support to deal with challenges to their mental health.
Volunteers can choose from a variety of options:
>9.30am to 2.30pm Making soup, serving, joining in activities
or
>12noon to 2.30pm Serving, helping to clear up, joining in activities. (Everyone has lunch together)
A monthly rota ensures that volunteers can tailor their volunteering times to fit in with other commitments. Some work once a month, others every week or once a fortnight. We would be happy to discuss details with you should you decide to apply-and we're hoping that you will. Preliminary visits would be very welcome.
Training and support is also provided and all volunteers are greatly appreciated.
Contact us by phone or e-mail at e-mail: maggie.whyte@churchofscotland.org.uk or tel.: 01224 635694 to arrange to “drop in” one Thursday.
Home Visitor Volunteers
Pet Fostering Service Scotland (Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire)
*Are you passionate about animal welfare? Join our growing team of volunteer Home Visitors and play a vital role in supporting owners and pets in your local area who are facing an emergency situation.*
Pet Fostering Service Scotland (PFSS) provides short-term, emergency foster care for pets whose owners are facing one of the following situations:
*Ill health
*Temporary homelessness
*Domestic abuse
Every year we provide temporary foster care for around 200 pets across Scotland – but we want to be able to support even more.
Our volunteer Home Visitors play a vital role in delivery of our service by visiting potential volunteer pet foster carers to assess their house, home situation and the fosterer.
This opportunity is home based with travel to other local locations to carry out home visits. Travel can be by public transport or car and travel expenses will be provided.
You will be contacted by PFSS when there is a need for a home visit in your area.
The main tasks are:
*Contact the potential fosterer and arrange a time for the home visit to take place
*Carry out the home visit following the guidelines provided by PFSS.
*Complete the home visit report and return a copy to the Home Visit Coordinator
Full training and support is provided to all volunteers. Includes:
*Handbook for the role, induction and informal training either face to face or over the phone when starting in role. *Ongoing support provided and informal update training as required.
If you are an animal lover who wants to develop new skills and be part of a team making a difference to pets and owners in Aberdeen and/or Aberdeenshire then we'd love to hear from you! For more information please contact us at E Mail: volunteering@pfss.org.uk or Tel 0355 811 9909 (then choose option 8 then 1 after the welcome message).
Lingo Flamingo Volunteers
Lingo Flamingo (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire)
*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.
Youth Radio Network Volunteers
The Youth Radio Network (Aberdeen)
>Our mission
The Youth Radio Network is a digital place where young people can easily access and develop their skills and interests. It acts as a sounding board for youth news and issues and promotes all youth organizations. The Youth Radio Network's focus is on young people, and topical issues such as Bullying, Racism, LGBT and much more.
Our music is generally chart music, and we play any young artists/bands from across the world. The aim is to have a fresh and upbeat sound and something that young people feel; they can get involved in and we encourage our young people to influence the music we play. There are also opportunities for our listeners to interact with radio programmes. We will highlight any young musicians, artists or bands, after all, it’s the internet and you never know who may be discovered next!
The Youth Radio Network is completely digital so anyone can present for us from any location! We also want to help young people ages 16 to 25 years old get into employment and we hope that we can help open many doors for young people looking for a career in the broadcasting industries.
>Our vision
The Youth Radio Network’s vision is to empower, teach and entertain young people, aged 13 to 25 years, through the power of music and digital technology, opening doors to the broadcast industries, and to become more employable helping them to get the best start in life.
*Teach - Teach young people how the broadcasting industry works and what is involved. Help them understand what employers in different industries look for. This could include: helping them build/create their CV, doing mock interviews, helping them build contacts and get different experiences!
*Empower - Give young people the opportunities, skills, and equipment they need to get experience in the broadcast industry. We do this through our cloud-based web system that allows our volunteers to broadcast from anywhere in the world with just a PC / Laptop, an internet connection and a USB microphone! We will also empower young people to: have a voice and speak their opinions; be heard and recognized for what they do as singer songwriters; and, gain as much experience in different industries as possible and help them to be more employable so they have the best start in life!
*Entertain - The Youth Radio Network wants to entertain young people out there and have a radio station dedicated to them, making sure it is sounding fresh and upbeat and something that young people feel; they can get involved in. We will also highlight any young musicians or artists or bands through this! After all it is the internet and you never know who you will discover next!
>Volunteering Opportunities
We work with all our volunteers to understand their skill sets, needs and aspirations for the future (whatever that may be). All volunteers are required to complete an application form and to agree to certain terms and conditions and that helps our support workers to match potential volunteers to the most suitable roles that will help them with their goals. The roles we have on offer vary from time to time and they generally centre around:
*Broadcasting: presenter/DJ, producer, technical support/engineering.
*Marketing, fundraising and business development: PR, marketing, events, web/app development, content production.
*Volunteer Management: youth support, training, human resources.
*Operations: station admin, finance, IT, facilities.
A fantastic opportunity to be part of the Youth Radio Network and our exciting developments. For more information please contact Keiran Harvey, Managing Director / CEO, The Youth Radio Network at email: Keiran.Harvey@theyouthradionetwork.com or tel.: 03301131520 / 07494800622.
70/30 Ambassadors
The 70/30 Campaign
The 70/30 Campaign is aiming to reduce child abuse and neglect by 70% by 2030. As a 70/30 Ambassador you will be empowering your local community to protect our children by spreading awareness and gaining support to prevent child abuse and neglect from happening in the first place. You will gain new skills, and be part of a large network of volunteers and professionals, while making a real difference in your local community and across the UK.
The role is very flexible and depends on your skills and on the needs in your local area, but you can take part in a range of activities, such as: spreading awareness with people you know and on social media; fundraising; organising events; engaging with MPs, MSPs, AMs and councillors; engaging with local press; expanding your local 70/30 group.
Ambassadors will take part in a training session with a member of the team and are invited to join the monthly national conference call with other ambassadors across the country. Ambassadors usually give 2 or more hours of their time a week, but get in touch if you are interested and don't have much time available as there is always some way you can help!
Please visit our website and complete the form to become an ambassador today at www.70-30.org.uk or contact Isobel Dawson, 70/30 Ambassador Aberdeen at E Mail: idawson@wavetrust.org
Shared Interest Local Supporters
Shared Interest (Aberdeen)
We are looking for volunteers in the Aberdeen area to help us raise awareness of Shared Interest to the public. Supporting our Member Engagement Team, you will use your local networks and contacts to do some or all of the following:
*Raise awareness of Shared Interest through providing information to local groups, organisations and networks
*Research and approach local media outlets for publicity opportunities such as community newsletters, local press and faith based media
*Seek appropriate opportunities for display of Shared Interest posters and/or leaflets
*Research social media for potential networks and audiences for Shared Interest in the local area
You will have the opportunity to utilise and develop your communication skills and you will help us raise even more investment so we can enable even more disadvantaged communities to trade their way out of poverty.
A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference. All volunteer assistance is greatly appreciated. For more details please contact Sally Seddon, Volunteer Engagement Manager at email: volunteers@shared-interest.com or tel.: 07795 825442. Further information is also available at www.shared-interest.com
Stock Room Volunteers
Barnardo's Charity Furniture Shop
Running a successful Barnardo's store requires a great team of enthusiastic volunteers and you could be part of it!
Our volunteers come from a diverse range of backgrounds and bring a wide variety of skills to the organisation. They come together to generate vital funds for Barnardo's work with children, young people and their families.
We have exciting opportunities for people to volunteer at our St Andrew Street store such as a Stock Room Volunteer. Working behind the scenes is as important as being on stage! Unlike standard retail outlets, our stores offer a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of the retail operation. As a Stock Room Volunteer, your key role will be to make sure that quality stock is made ready to go on sale in the store. Activities include:
*Looking through our donations to select and sort the quality stock for the shop floor.
*Sorting and organising stock in the stockroom so that the area is kept in order.
*Working behind the scenes to help to hang, size, steam and price stock.
*Making sure all stock is safe and in working order.
All volunteers receive great training, support and make a real difference.
For more details you can either call into the stores individually or contact Debbie Barnham, Branch Retail Manager A3, Email: deborah.barnham@barnardos.org.uk / Tel: 01343 548781.
NHS Grampian Public Involvement Network
NHS Grampian Public Involvement Network
NHS Grampian is always recruiting members of the public to be part of the NHS Grampian Public Involvement Network.
The NHS Grampian Public Involvement Network is a group of patients, carers and members of the public from across Grampian who have an interest in health and health services.
Members are also sent regular updates and notice of other opportunities to get involved with NHS Grampian e.g.: focus groups, local events.
A great opportunity to be involved and help develop the NHS in Grampian. For more details please contact:
NHS Grampian Public Involvement Team
e-mail.: nhsg.involve@nhs.net
tel.: 01224 558098
Web: www.nhsgrampian.org/involvingyou
Social Media Adviser
Disabled Persons Housing Service Aberdeen
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual who is competent with all social media – website, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook - to join our charity on a voluntary basis. To provide help and support to establish these sites and help manage them on a regular basis.
>Individuals’ benefit – Develop relevant work experience - marketing, IT, advertising, PR, community and publicity. Look good on CV.
>Public benefit – making the public and potential service users aware of the charity and informing them of what the charity does.
The charity was established in 2004 and has gone from strength to strength ever since.
We are a local charity offering housing advice and advocacy to vulnerable/disabled individuals and managed by a committee of local people. We received the Queens Award for Voluntary Service last year in recognition of our work, volunteering and positive difference we make.
For more information please contact Anne Findlay, Board Member at E Mail: info@dphsaberdeen.org / Tel No: 07984219950.
Shop Reception Volunteers
Gordon Highlanders Museum
Do you have a welcoming manner? Like varied tasks? The Shop Reception Volunteer role may suit you.
The Gordon Highlanders Museum is committed to preserving and sharing the legacy of the world famous Gordon Highlanders Regiment for future generations. A Gordon Highlanders Museum Guide brings to life the extraordinary 200 year story of ‘The Finest Regiment in the World’. (Sir Winston Churchill 1900).
A Shop/reception Volunteer is the first point of contact for Visitors to the Museum whether they are interested in going round the exhibitions, meeting with a volunteer or member of staff or visiting the tea room. Stocking the shop shelves, dealing with enquiries, operating the till, cash handling and credit card sales are all part of this busy role.
A fantastic opportunity to help at an award winning Museum. All help is greatly appreciated.
For more information please contact Bryan Snelling at email bryan.snelling@gordonhighlanders.com or call 01224 311200. Details also available on our website at http://www.gordonhighlanders.com/Volunteering
Tea Room Volunteers
Gordon Highlanders Museum
Do you like to be kept busy? A Tea Room Volunteer Role may be for you.
The Gordon Highlanders Museum is committed to preserving and sharing the legacy of the world famous Gordon Highlanders Regiment for future generations. A Gordon Highlanders Museum Guide brings to life the extraordinary 200 year story of ‘The Finest Regiment in the World’. (Sir Winston Churchill 1900).
A Tea Room Volunteer creates a warm welcome to visitors and regular customers. This can be a busy and varied role as you will make hot drinks, take orders, meet and greet, use the coffee machine, operate the till, use the dishwasher and prepare orders.
A fantastic opportunity to help at an award winning Museum. All help is greatly appreciated.
For more information please contact Bryan Snelling at email bryan.snelling@gordonhighlanders.com or call 01224 311200. Details also available on our website at http://www.gordonhighlanders.com/Volunteering
Education Volunteers
Gordon Highlanders Museum
Are you able to inspire young people? Do you have a skill that you may be able to use? The Education Volunteer role may suit you.
The Gordon Highlanders Museum is committed to preserving and sharing the legacy of the world famous Gordon Highlanders Regiment for future generations. A Gordon Highlanders Museum Guide brings to life the extraordinary 200 year story of ‘The Finest Regiment in the World’. (Sir Winston Churchill 1900).
An Education Volunteer delivers WW1 or WW2 workshops as 3 x 30 minute sessions to school children as part of their course work. You will show handling items, talk about the exhibitions involving the children and helping them by giving them the information to complete their workbooks.
You may prefer helping the Learning Officer with holiday craft workshops; involved in workshops where you can use your skills; story-telling, play acting, face painting and crafts.
A fantastic opportunity to help at an award winning Museum. All help is greatly appreciated.
For more information please contact Bryan Snelling at email bryan.snelling@gordonhighlanders.com or call 01224 311200. Details also available on our website at http://www.gordonhighlanders.com/Volunteering
Hospitality Volunteers
Gordon Highlanders Museum
More than just a Museum, the Gordon Highlanders Museum offers first-rate conference facilities. Do you have the skills or willing the learn to help at conferences?
The Gordon Highlanders Museum is committed to preserving and sharing the legacy of the world famous Gordon Highlanders Regiment for future generations. A Gordon Highlanders Museum Guide brings to life the extraordinary 200 year story of ‘The Finest Regiment in the World’. (Sir Winston Churchill 1900).
A Hospitality Volunteer makes and serves tea and coffee at breaks, helps with food and drink preparation, serving at lunch time and clearing and cleaning of crockery and cutlery.
A fantastic opportunity to help at an award winning Museum. All help is greatly appreciated.
For more information please contact Bryan Snelling at email bryan.snelling@gordonhighlanders.com or call 01224 311200. Details also available on our website at http://www.gordonhighlanders.com/Volunteering
One to One Support Volunteer (CIS Project)
North East Sensory Services (Aberdeen Services)
To support elderly service users with severe sensory loss to keep connected with their local community by supporting them as a sighted guide/escort/communicator on prearranged occasions, supporting them to practise independent living skills or being a befriender either face to face or telephone.
Ness provides support to over 3500 people with severe sensory loss across Grampian. The CIS-Connect Inform Support Project aims to support older people with sensory loss who may feel lonely or socially isolated or may lose independent living skills as a result of the daily challenges of their sensory loss. This service has been developed to reach out to those individuals and to offer support, assistance, social opportunities and companionship through trained volunteers. Volunteers aim to help service users to build up their confidence and to increase their independence by providing assistance, a listening ear and encouraging service users to get out and about and rediscover old interests or find new ones.
This is a great, enjoyable opportunity to help in the local community, make a positive difference and also the opportunity to develop new skills and interests as well.
For more information please contact:
Clare Harris
e-mail: Clare.Harris@nesensoryservices.org
Tel.: 0845 2712345
Volunteer Driver (CIS Project)
North East Sensory Services (Aberdeen Services)
Drivers are required to support elderly service users with severe sensory loss to keep connected with their local community. This would include supporting people to attend appointments, visit local community groups and attend NESS group activities.
Ness provides support to over 3500 people with severe sensory loss across Grampian. The CIS-Connect Inform Support Project aims to support older people with sensory loss who may feel lonely or socially isolated or may lose independent living skills as a result of the daily challenges of their sensory loss. This service has been developed to reach out to those individuals and to offer support, assistance, social opportunities and companionship through trained volunteers. Volunteers aim to help service users to build up their confidence and to increase their independence by providing assistance, a listening ear and encouraging service users to get out and about and rediscover old interests or find new ones.
This is a great, enjoyable opportunity to help in the local community, make a positive difference and also the opportunity to develop new skills and interests as well.
For more information please contact:
Clare Harris
e-mail: Clare.Harris@nesensoryservices.org
Tel.: 0845 2712345
Silver City Surfer Volunteers
Silver City Surfers
Silver City Surfers assist people 55 years and over to learn basic computer skills 1-to-1 in a social setting.
We have a brilliant team of volunteers that help and are currently recruiting new volunteers.
There are a range of opportunities available such as Computer Tutor Volunteers to assist people learn basic computer skills, Hospitality Volunteers to make sure that people feel welcomed, have someone to chat to and who will make them a tea/coffee whilst they wait to get on to a computer or have a break from the computer and Admin. Volunteers to come in and help file, collate and enter details of numbers of attendees, and print off forms that are needed for the smooth running of sessions.
A great opportunity to help and make a positive difference in a friendly and supportive place.
For further details please contact us at email: silvercitysurfers@gmail.com or web.: http://www.silvercitysurfers.co.uk
ReCHarge Café Volunteers
Charlie House
Charlie House will be running a café in the city’s Bon Accord Centre with 100% of profits supporting babies, children and young people with complex disabilities and life-limiting conditions, and their families, across the North-east of Scotland. The café will be open seven days a week providing sit-in and take-away hot/cold drinks, soup, cakes and sandwiches.
Our ReCHarge café volunteers will be a key part of the team, helping to give customers a welcoming and positive café experience.
Volunteer activities will include helping to:
>meet and greet customers
>keep the café and servery areas clean and tidy
>prepare food/drinks
>take payments
>replenish stock.
Volunteers will also be trained and encouraged to promote Charlie House events and activities to potential families, volunteers, supporters and members of the public.
This is an opportunity to part of a new and exciting venture for Charlie House.
For further details please contact Joan Cowie, Volunteer & Information Coordinator at E Mail: joan@charliehouse.org.uk or tel.: 01224 318888
Development Volunteers
HALLA - Harlaw Area Lifelong Learning Association
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.
Oxfam Sales Assistant
Oxfam (Aberdeen & North East)
Oxfam is looking for people to join the friendly volunteer team in Chapel Street, Aberdeen. If you enjoy working in retail and delivering excellent customer service then come along and be part of the Oxfam family. You will have significant impact on shop sales as well as the self-satisfaction of helping overcome poverty and suffering worldwide.
We are looking for a number of motivated volunteer Sales Assistants to contribute to the day to day running of the Oxfam shop. Key roles and responsibilities may include the sorting and pricing a variety of donations, till operation and customer care.
Oxfam aims to overcome poverty and suffering worldwide. The money raised in the shops funds projects for emergency provision and development programmes along with other key area such as climate change, food crises, conflict, natural disasters, health improvement, gender equality, poverty reduction and education.
Members of the volunteer teams will have interaction with the local community, have the chance to make new friends and be part of a team, all while helping those less fortunate than ourselves. The position can also provide work experience and a reference for those in between jobs or looking for a change to the retailing environment.
For further details please contact:
tel.: 01224 637662 /e-mail oxfamshopf6402@oxfam.org.uk or pop in to the shop
Music and Media Assistant
Cancer Research UK (Rosemount Shop)
To help with the music and media department.
For more information please contact:
Anne MacLennan, Shop Manager, tel.: 01224 624361 or pop in to the shop to dicuss.
Nursing Support Volunteers (North East and Moray)
CHAS-Childrens Hospices Across Scotland (Aberdeen & North East Services)
The aim of this role is to work within the CHAS at Home Nursing Team to provide high quality care to babies, children and young people across North East Scotland and Moray, ensuring they get the right support at the right time for them. We are currently accepting applications however, the next intake for this role will be in September/October 2020.
Nursing Support Volunteers support the CHAS at Home Nursing Team to provide care and support to babies, children young people and their families in their own homes.
>What activities will I be involved in?
• Helping to get the children up in the mornings/put to bed in the evening
• Helping to bathe and dress the children, transfer them into their chairs
• Keeping siblings company whilst nursing staff attend to the other children
• Supporting the children/siblings with activities
• Assisting the nursing staff to take the children(and their siblings if required) on outings
• Assisting with the Nursing Team with cleaning of equipment and tidying
• Support at mealtimes when appropriate
>How much time should I offer?
• You can volunteer on any day of the week, in the morning, afternoon or evening. Shifts are flexible and depend on the needs of the families supported by the CHAS at Home team in North East Scotland and Moray. The time commitment can be negotiated with your supervisor.
>What are the benefits to me?
• Learning new skills
• Using your existing skills for a great cause
• Getting more involved and making a real difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition.
• Adding to your cv
• Meeting new people
• Having fun!
>What else should I know?
This role requires membership of the PVG scheme (children and adults). Applicants will need to be 18 years or over. There is a simple form to complete and we will assist you with this. You may already have a PVG form – if so you will only need to complete an update form. The process won’t cost you anything and having a criminal record will not automatically exclude you from volunteering. We will assess each applicant on an individual basis.
We will pay your out of pocket expenses in line with the CHAS volunteer expenses policy.
>What are the benefits to the children and families supported by CHAS?
By volunteering with the CHAS at Home team in nursing support, you will be ensuring that children and young people receive the highest quality support and care across North East Scotland and Moray.
>What’s the next step?
If you’re interested in the role you can apply online at https://www.chas.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer/volunteer-application-form or if you have any questions please contact the Volunteering Team on volunteering@chas.org.uk or 0141 779 6195.
Cafe Assistant
Aberdeen Arts Centre
Aberdeen Arts Centre operates a snack/cafe bar which is at the heart of all the Centres activities. All of the visitors, drama groups and musicians visit the cafe, as well as visiting companies, exhibitors and guests. This is a busy and exciting area of the Aberdeen Arts Centre.
Volunteers are required to assist in the cafe bar which operates before and during evening performances, and as and when required.
For further information please contact Stephanie Walls on email: stephanie.walls@act-aberdeen.org.uk / tel.: 01224 635208.
Tuk In Drivers
CFINE: Community Food Initiative North East
Could you see yourself driving a Tuk Tuk around the streets of Aberdeen? Would you like to help CFINE deliver an exciting new project? Then this could be just the opportunity for you!
CFINE are looking for volunteers to get involved in our latest initiative. ‘Tuk In’ is a mobile community café that will be run out of the back of an electric Tuk Tuk, using fresh in date food that would have otherwise been destined for landfill, it will visit various community hubs around the city. ‘Tuk In’ will combat food poverty and food waste, and it will also make services available through CFINE accessible to customers.
We need Drivers, Cooks, and Servers for this exciting project and all help is greatly appreciated. If you are interested, email Sean on smcveigh@cfine.org or call on 01224596156
Tuk In Volunteers (Cooks and Servers)
CFINE: Community Food Initiative North East
Could you see yourself driving a Tuk Tuk around the streets of Aberdeen? Would you like to help CFINE deliver an exciting new project? Then this could be just the opportunity for you!
CFINE are looking for volunteers to get involved in our latest initiative. ‘Tuk In’ is a mobile community café that will be run out of the back of an electric Tuk Tuk, using fresh in date food that would have otherwise been destined for landfill, it will visit various community hubs around the city. ‘Tuk In’ will combat food poverty and food waste, and it will also make services available through CFINE accessible to customers.
We need Drivers, Cooks, and Servers for this exciting project and all help is greatly appreciated. If you are interested, email Sean on smcveigh@cfine.org or call on 01224596156
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) – volunteer assistance/help in Garthdee
Inchgarth Community Centre
Inchgarth Community Centre is coordinating a Garthdee area only shopping, medication collection, or dog walking service for the most vulnerable and isolated. This includes the elderly, people with disabilities, and most isolated living in our community.
People can email inchgarthcc1@btinternet.com with your full name, address including post code, and phone number. Please let us know what kind of help you can give. All volunteers make a real difference and all assistance is greatly appreciated.
*More information is also available at:
-Website
www.inchgarth.org
-Email
Inchgarthcc1@btinternet.com
-Facebook
Https://www.facebook.com/inchgarthcc
-Twitter
www.twitter.com/inchgarthcc
Phoenix Club Volunteers
Inchgarth Community Centre
The Phoenix Club is a wonderful social club for adults with learning or physical disabilities, where people have fun and socialise together. Every Monday night from 7pm-9pm, the club meets at Inchgarth Community Centre to play pool, video games or board games, to sing karaoke or paint.
We are seeking new volunteers for the club and for befrienders. Your role would be to take part in activities, play pool and board games with our members, take people to the cafe and have a hot drink. No experience necessary we just need you to be friendly and enthusiastic. We want our Phoenix Club members to feel special during this fantastic club and you could be that difference in people’s lives.
It is also a good opportunity to improve your communication skills, to gain experience working with people with learning and physical disabilities and to help the community grow. You will also be joining team Inchgarth that was awarded the highest award in the country by Her Majesty the Queen via the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service, a collective MBE for all team members who volunteer. Be part of this fantastic centre and the wonderful Phoenix club.
If interested, please call us at 01224 325191 or email us at volunteerinchgarth@gmail.com
Peggy's Cafe Helpers
Inchgarth Community Centre
Volunteering at the cafe you will serve and chat with customers, stock up items, make coffee, tea, and more. The cafe plays a vital role in our community, and all profits go towards offering better services to the community. This is a great opportunity to develop your customer services skills, gain experience as a waiter/waitress and meet lot of new people.
This is a great opportunity to develop your Customer Services and numeracy skills and gain experience in hospitality and catering.
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/
Social Media Marketing Volunteers
Inchgarth Community Centre
Help us keep our social media pages updated with the most recent information about our exciting activities, events and classes. You will also manage online marketing campaign to get more members and volunteers if you fancy it.
This is also an opportunity to improve your Social Media Marketing skills and gain experience in a PR/Marketing position.
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/
Fundraiser and Business Relationship Volunteers
Inchgarth Community Centre
As a big and vibrant community centre, we offer a large range of activities for all ages, and welcome charities that help may different kind of people throughout the years. In this we rely strongly on fundraising and good relationships with Aberdonian Businesses.
That's why we need Fundraiser Volunteers who will manage our relationships with local and city wide businesses, seek both public and private donations and sponsorship, as well as any other interesting opportunities.
This is a great opportunity for you to develop your Communication skills & gain experience in Fundraising.
All volunteers are greatly appreciated and provided with excellent support. Please contact us to find out how you can help, join our fantastic team of volunteers and make a real difference in the community: Email: volunteerinchgarth@gmail.com / Tel: 01224 325191 / Website: http://www.inchgarth.org/
MS Support Volunteer: Grants
MS Society (Aberdeen Branch)
MS support teams aim to empower people affected by MS through giving information about MS, emotional support and facilitating access to available services and support.
As an MS support volunteer: grants you will assist greatly in this work through helping ensure that grants requests are dealt with effectively.
Tasks include:
•process all grants applications
•request letters of support from health or social care professionals and liaise with them
•chair the grants subcommittee
•look for other sources of funding to increase the grant available to individuals
•adhere to MS Society standards in grant giving
•refer other support issues to the lead support volunteer.
Full training and support is provided to all volunteers. This is a great opportunity to make a real difference in supporting people affected by MS and all volunteers are greatly appreciated.
For further information please contact:
Lynda Boyce
Volunteer Development Manager
MS Society
Tel: 07889088016 or 0131 3354050
e-mail: lboyce@mssociety.org.uk
MS support volunteer: visitor
MS Society (Aberdeen Branch)
MS support teams aim to empower people affected by MS through giving information about MS, emotional support and facilitating access to available services and support.
As an MS support volunteer: visitor you will assist greatly in this work through helping to reduce isoation of people with MS. Tasks include:
•visit people with MS in hospital, residential care or who are isolated at home (as requested)
•provide emotional support (a listening ear) to people you visit
•adhere to health and safety guidelines on lone working
•identify any problem areas for the individual or family visited and refer to the lead support volunteer.
Full training and support is provided to all volunteers. This is a great opportunity to make a real difference in supporting people affected by MS and all volunteers are greatly appreciated.
For further information please contact:
Lynda Boyce
Volunteer Development Manager
MS Society
Tel: 07889088016 or 0131 3354050
e-mail: lboyce@mssociety.org.uk
Sue Ryder Lead Volunteer
Sue Ryder (Aberdeen Rosemount Store)
Sue Ryder Charity Shops raise millions of pounds each year to enable our charity to deliver hospice and neurological care for more conditions than any other UK charity. As a volunteer in our shop, not only would you be meeting new friends, gaining skills and experience, but you'd also be directly supporting us to care for people when they really need it.
This role (which can be a shared role), provides practical support to the shop manager in their absence.
You will:
*be trained to a high level, and be a key holder
*open and close the shop when necessary to support the manager
*support a team of volunteers to sort donations, keep the shop stocked up and to serve customers
*provide excellent customer service and making sure that everyone in the team is doing the same
*help train new volunteers, helping us to collect as much Gift Aid as possible and cashing up
Ideally we'd love you to commit to a regular shift each week, although the role is quite flexible it does bring responsibility so we need you to be reliable.
Good is support provided to all volunteers. Including to shadow a confident volunteer, be able to take their time if need be when learning, ask as many questions and will have an informal chat with the volunteer co-ordinator at any point. Can you help? If so, please get in touch! We'd absolutely love to hear from you.
A fantastic opportunity to help, gain/have a wonderful experience and help Sue Ryder in the important work we do locally and nationally. All help is greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Lucy Andrews, Volunteer Co-ordinator Sue Ryder North on E Mail: lucy.andrews@suerydercare.org or tel.: 07973794942.
Barnardos- Aberdeen Stores
Barnardo's Shop - Union St
Running a successful Barnardo's store requires a great team of enthusiastic volunteers and you could be part of it!
Our volunteers come from a diverse range of backgrounds and bring a wide variety of skills to the organisation. They come together to generate vital funds for Barnardo's work with children, young people and their families.
We have exciting opportunities for people to volunteer at our Union Street store such as Volunteer Retail Assistants and Stock Room Volunteers. If you have a particular skill or interest, our team would be delighted to discuss how you could utilise it in store! This could range from computer skills to collectables knowledge, fundraising experience to fashion awareness - whatever your talent, please share it with us! All volunteers receive great training, support and make a real difference.
For more details you can either call into the stores individually or contact Debbie Barnham, Branch Retail Manager A3, Email: deborah.barnham@barnardos.org.uk / Tel: 01343 548781.
Stock Room Volunteers
Barnardo's Shop - Union St
Running a successful Barnardo's store requires a great team of enthusiastic volunteers and you could be part of it!
Our volunteers come from a diverse range of backgrounds and bring a wide variety of skills to the organisation. They come together to generate vital funds for Barnardo's work with children, young people and their families.
We have exciting opportunities for people to volunteer at our Union Street store such as a Stock Room Volunteer. Working behind the scenes is as important as being on stage! Unlike standard retail outlets, our stores offer a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of the retail operation. As a Stock Room Volunteer, your key role will be to make sure that quality stock is made ready to go on sale in the store. Activities include:
*Looking through our donations to select and sort the quality stock for the shop floor.
*Sorting and organising stock in the stockroom so that the area is kept in order.
*Working behind the scenes to help to hang, size, steam and price stock.
*Making sure all stock is safe and in working order.
All volunteers receive great training, support and make a real difference.
For more details you can either call into the stores individually or contact Debbie Barnham, Branch Retail Manager A3, Email: deborah.barnham@barnardos.org.uk / Tel: 01343 548781.
Barnardos- Aberdeen Stores
Barnardo's (Aberdeen)
Running a successful Barnardo's store requires a great team of enthusiastic volunteers and you could be part of it!
Our volunteers come from a diverse range of backgrounds and bring a wide variety of skills to the organisation. They come together to generate vital funds for Barnardo's work with children, young people and their families.
We have several stores in Aberdeen-St Andrew Street, Union Street, Castle Street, Westhill, Jesmond Drive and Laurel Drive, Bridge of Don- all of them are very different, one of them is bound to be your perfect match! All volunteers receive great training, support and make a real difference.
For more details you can either call into the stores individually or contact Debbie Barnham, Branch Retail Manager A3, Email: deborah.barnham@barnardos.org.uk / Tel: 01343 548781.
I'm Thinking Of You...send a letter to someone who is homeless, vulnerable and alone during the Coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown
Aberdeen Cyrenians
Aberdeen Cyrenians have launched ‘Im Thinking of You’. It enables people to write a letter to tell someone you are thinking of them while they are isolated from friends and family during the Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. Aberdeen Cyrenians will distribute these to people via AC2U – their COVID-19 emergency service (in partnership with Aberdeen Foyer, CFINE and Social Bite). More information and the link to the online template to write and send a letter is available at https://www.aberdeen-cyrenians.org/get-involved/im-thinking-of-you
Recipe for Life Volunteers
Home-Start Aberdeen
Home-Start Aberdeen supports local families, who may be vulnerable or suffering from isolation, with emotional and practical support in their own homes.
Recipe for Life (practical cooking) is a project that Home-Start Aberdeen has developed in partnership with NHS Grampian in 2010. The success of the project has been such that NHS Grampian has continued to fund the project since its inception.
The purpose of the project is to provide support for local families by teaching them practical cooking skills, advising on food budgeting and shopping, providing oral health information and promotion of healthy lifestyles.
Our Recipe for Life volunteers receive full training and will be carefully matched to deliver Recipe for Life on the basis of family need. No formal cookery or nutritional qualifications are required – just a desire to help local families improve their overall wellbeing.
By volunteering with Home-Start Aberdeen, you will be contributing to the work of one of the largest Home-Start schemes in Scotland. There is therefore an opportunity to develop new friendships, learn new skills and really make a contribution to the lives of local families.
For more details please contact: telephone 01224 693545 or email volunteering@homestartaberdeen.org.uk . Further information is also available on our website at http://www.homestartaberdeen.org.uk
Coffee Shop Assistants
The Breadmaker (part of Aberdeen Day Project charity)
The Breadmaker, as part of the Aberdeen Day Project (a registered charity) is an artisan bakery and coffee house. Located in Aberdeen City we produce and sell a range of quality handcrafted breads and confectionary to wholesale and retail customers alike with the purpose of providing a range of work placements, training and social activities for adults with learning disabilities (apprentices) who can otherwise experience exclusion and isolation in society.
All our endeavours take place within a holistic and empowering environment where our apprentices are supported to contribute in all aspects of our business activities and encouraged to take part in many social and learning activities.
We are looking for individuals who buy into this ethos and can offer support and help to our apprentices at the coffee house/in the working environment.
An exciting and fantastic opportunity to volunteer in an award winning coffee house/bakery and help make a real difference for people we support as well. Excellent training and support is provided to all volunteers and all help is greatly appreciated.
For more information please contact Alistair Reid, CPD Manager at email alistair.reid@thebreadmaker.org.uk or tel.: 01224 641520.
Befriender Volunteer
Inspire
Inspire have opportunities for people to assist as Befrienders. Befriender Volunteers allow individuals supported by Inspire to have regular contact with a volunteer who shares their interests and with whom they can carry out activities, such as going for coffee, going to the cinema or even going with them to the football. A befriender is someone who will make a regular commitment to an individual supported by Inspire, to come with them to events or do activities with them, but will also be there to listen and talk with and share experiences.
This is a great, enjoyable opportunity where you will make a vital contribution to the work of Inspire and the people we support in the North-east of Scotland and be part of a friendly and supportive team.
For more details please contact:
Volunteer Co-ordinator
tel: 01224 280005 / e-mail: volunteering@inspiremail.org.uk
Active Schools Volunteers
Sport Aberdeen
Looking for a fun and exciting way to inspire the next generation? Help local children get active? Boost your confidence? Develop important life skills? Enhance your CV?
Active Schools are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help support existing activities or develop new ones to enhance the opportunities available to children throughout the City. Whether it’s football, netball, tennis, yoga, dance or boxing, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Opportunities are available before school, during lunchtime, after-school or in the evening. There is a Club out there for everyone! Most volunteers attend activities within their local area on a weekly basis and commitment is from as little as one hour a week.
Getting involved in an Active Schools Club will help get more children active and give them the opportunity to develop important life skills. Be it making friends, getting active, improving health and mental well-being or gaining self-esteem, the benefits of participating in sport is endless.
Aged 12-25? Boost your CV and prospects by joining the Saltire Awards. Gain certificates based on your volunteering and earn extra Young Scot award points for fantastic prizes.
Full support is provided to all volunteers and all help is greatly appreciated.
For more details please contact Kim McRobbie, Active Schools Coordinator at E Mail: KiMcRobbie@sportaberdeen.co.uk or tel.: 07825 228173.
Research Volunteer(s)
Sport Aberdeen
Regular walking has been shown to have a massive effect on people’s health and wellbeing. In and around the city of Aberdeen we have many groups who walk regularly and for a wide variety of distances/ time.
To help promote the range of Walking Groups in Aberdeen, make it easier for people to locate a Walking Group and to expand the many benefits walking brings Sport Aberdeen has redesigned the walking section of their website to provide an opportunity to link all groups under a few headings/ pages such as:
-Health Walks (30 – 60 min)
-Other Short Walks (based on the Health Walk Model)
-Medium Walks (2 – 5 miles)
-Longer Walks (full day)
To assist in this we have an exciting volunteer opportunity for a volunteer(s) to research/gather together information on walking groups across the city and collect standardised information to allow potential walkers to connect with a suitable (distance, duration, terrain) group. At the end of this project we will have a list of all the walking groups in the Aberdeen area, complete with contact details, allowing individuals to connect with a suitable walk.
This is a fantastic volunteering role where you will make a real difference and all help is greatly appreciated.
For Further Information
For further details please contact:
Brian Harrison (Health Walks Coordinator):
E. bharrison@sportaberdeen.co.uk / Tel. 01224 047928 / Mobile 07719501361
Volunteer Fundraiser/Event Volunteers
The North East of Scotland Music School
Interested in Classical Music and Jazz? Want to volunteer for North East of Scotland Music School?
NESMS is a renowned centre of music tuition. Located in Aberdeen City Centre, it serves the whole of the North East of Scotland, including the Highlands and Islands..
Founded in 1975 by Dorothy Hately, NESMS provides promising musicians with: one-to-one tuition, workshops, masterclasses and performance opportunities.
NESMS brings internationally recognized tutors to Aberdeen on a regular basis so that our students do not have to travel in order to gain the highest calibre of musical education.
NESMS is open to musically talented individuals of all ages. We endeavour to provide tuition for anyone who has reached a suitable level of attainment – whatever their circumstances. Fundraising is, therefore, a vital strand of what we do. Do you have experience of event management? Would you like to volunteer with a team committed to education and the arts? A fantastic, enjoyable opportunity where all help is always greatly appreciated. To discuss getting involved please contact:
Gráinne Cullen, Administrator
North East of Scotland Music School, 21 Huntly Street, Aberdeen AB10 1TJ
email: nesms@dsl.pipex.com
tel. 01224 649685
website: www.nesms.org.uk
Cafe Assistants
Cults Kirk Centre
COME JOIN OUR VOLUNTEER TEAM:)
The Hub Café in Cults Kirk Centre provides a wonderful community café setting for people to meet and enjoy good company, teas, coffees, refreshments etc. The Café is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 am to 3 pm for coffees, cakes, traybakes, soup, sandwiches, quiches and baked potatoes.
The cafe area can seat up to 40 people. Larger groups can be accommodated in either the Little Lochnagar or Lochnagar rooms which are both adjacent to the cafe area. All of these areas can also be booked for groups or functions, as can the kitchen facilities. A children's area has been set up with a table, bench seat and basket of toys.
We are currently seeking new volunteers to join our fantastic volunteer team. Tasks include helping with food preparation, serving customers and clearing up. No specific experience is required-just an interest in meeting new people, happy to serve with a pleasant manner. We have around six volunteers per day, supported by the Café Manager.
Our café is a lovely, warm and friendly place. We have two teabreaks a day and a lunchbreak. All volunteers are provided excellent support and relevant training/guidance including induction training and new volunteers can shadow until they are confident-full support offered always.
A great, enjoyable opportunity to volunteer in a nice café and help make a real difference for people and the community. For further details please contact the Hub Manager Tracy Gordon on e-mail.: tg5447@yahoo.com / tel.: 07503867682.
Hub Community Cafe Volunteers
Cults Kirk Centre
The Hub Café in Cults Kirk Centre provides a wonderful community café setting for people to meet and enjoy good company, teas, coffees, refreshments etc. The Café is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 am to 3 pm for coffees, cakes, traybakes, soup, sandwiches, quiches and baked potatoes.
The cafe area can seat up to 40 people. Larger groups can be accommodated in either the Little Lochnagar or Lochnagar rooms which are both adjacent to the cafe area. All of these areas can also be booked for groups or functions, as can the kitchen facilities. A children's area has been set up with a table, bench seat and basket of toys.
We are currently seeking new volunteers to join our fantastic volunteer team. Tasks include helping with food preparation, serving customers and clearing up. No specific experience is required-just an interest in meeting new people, happy to serve with a pleasant manner. We have around six volunteers per day, supported by the Café Manager.
Our café is a lovely, warm and friendly place. We have two teabreaks a day and a lunchbreak. All volunteers are provided excellent support and relevant training/guidance including induction training and new volunteers can shadow until they are confident-full support offered always.
A great, enjoyable opportunity to volunteer in a nice café and help make a real difference for people and the community. For further details please contact the Hub Manager Tracy Gordon on e-mail.: tg5447@yahoo.com / tel.: 07503867682.
Administrator Volunteer(s)
Aberdeen Civic Forum
Aberdeen Civic Forum represents the views of communities in Aberdeen on the Community Planning Partnership.
We have an opportunity for someone with administrative skills to assist the Office Bearers in ensuring that the Civic Forum reflects and advocates the views of communities in Aberdeen as effectively as possible and is able to contribute effectively to Community Planning in Aberdeen.
We would hope this person could minute the meetings of the Civic Forum. Training will be provided if necessary.
You will be helping to make sure that all the communities of Aberdeen have their say when plans are made for the future of the City of Aberdeen.
This opportunity is in a friendly working environment based throughout the city, with meetings most often taking place in the city centre.
All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact Jonathan Smith, Chairperson at E Mail: civicforumaberdeen@gmail.com
Big Noise Torry Volunteers
Big Noise Torry
Big Noise Torry works with children to help them transform their lives through music. We run afterschool clubs (term-time 2:30pm – 5pm) and holiday clubs (9am-1pm) for children in Torry centered around learning music. It’s really rewarding work where you will see children from the age of 6 learn to play instruments and grow into proud young people with a sense of accomplishment. The children come to Big Noise and learn to play their instruments, sing, work as part of a team, work alone, develop social skills and have lots of fun. As a volunteer you will be part of a warm, fun and dynamic team who mentor the children along their path. You will become a positive role model in the lives and become someone they look forward to seeing.
We are looking for volunteers to support us in our afterschool and holiday clubs. Our volunteers help with everything from collecting children from school in our walking lines, helping with snack, helping with set-up and pack up, being a role model and helping them to play their instrument. No musical experience is required – as long as you are happy to learn and have fun. For more details please contact Kirsty Jackson, E Mail: kirsty.jackson@sistemascotland.org.uk / Tel: 01224 974707
TLC Food-bank Centre Volunteers
TLC – in partnership with Trussell Trust
As part of TLC-Foodbanks commitment to serving our community, we have recently partnered with the Trussell Trust in order to fulfil our aim of meeting the basic food needs of people in crisis across the South of Aberdeen and the surrounding areas.
We currently have volunteer opportunities for people to assist in our vital work as Foodbank Centre Volunteers. All help makes a real difference to the local communities we support and is greatly appreciated.
Tasks include:
•Welcome clients to the food-bank centre
•Receive vouchers, check validity, and prepare food parcels according to the standard packing lists
•Make refreshments and tidy up as required during the session
•Offer a listening ear and signpost clients, as required, to further support, using information from the signposting folder/leaflets
•Ensure that clients sign the packing list when they are given their food parcel and that all vouchers and packing lists are stored securely within the bounds of data protection
•Check stock for imminent ‘best before’ dates, place out-of-date food in appropriate box in store room for disposal and record the action
•Wear branded clothing and a name badge during the session
•Work under the guidance of the session leader and report any health & safety or safeguarding concerns to the project manager/session supervisor
•Potential stock room duties for those wishing to work more behind the scenes.
For more information please contact Tim McIlroy, Operations Manager on email: tim@tlc.org.uk or tel.: 07542 049898.
Volunteer Minibus Driver
ENABLE Scotland (Aberdeen)
Do you agree that every person who has a learning disability should have the choice and control to live the life they choose?
Aberdeen ENABLE Branch are looking for enthusiastic, committed volunteers to help drive their minibus allowing people with a Learning Disability to attend social events. Aberdeen Branch has been running social activities in the city for nearly 60 years and there are currently around fifty members of the 'Pop Club' which meets fortnightly.
The volunteer driver must meet specifications laid out by the DVLA for driving a minibus in the UK.
The specific tasks for the role are to follow a run sheet of pickups of ENABLE members in the Aberdeen area, assist escorts in ensuring that people board the bus safely, drive to social activity location, ensure that people disembark safely, repeat process on journey back home. In addition volunteers are expected to fuel minibus (paid for by the Branch) and fill in maintenance check list. Volunteers should also be prepared to store the minibus in a safe location.
Throughout the volunteering opportunity you will gain new skills and experience working with people who have a Learning Disabilities, their families and carers. You will also gain practical experience of driving a minibus for a specific group of people.
Out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed in line with Aberdeen Branch policy. Volunteers will be given an induction by the Branch Committee.
For more details please contact:
Jessie Gordon, Aberdeen Branch Secretary
Tel No: 01224 873936/ 07845463299
Volunteer Caseworkers
SSAFA - The Armed Forces Charity (Aberdeen Branch)
SSAFA is a national charity helping and supporting those who serve in our Armed Forces, those who used to serve and families of both. One day’s paid service in any of our Armed Forces is all that is needed to qualify for assistance from SSAFA. Our network of branches provided support to veterans and the Armed Forces community. Currently SSAFA has 92 branches and 65 service committees worldwide.
Caseworkers provide friendly support and advice to eligible individuals. The role of the caseworker is to assess the needs of the client and access appropriate assistance. This could include obtaining financial assistance or accessing specialist equipment for clients with disabilities.
Good support and relevant training is provided to all volunteers. Includes local induction training and a Caseworker course.
A fantastic opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of service personnel, reservists, veterans and their families. All help is greatly appreciated. For More details please contact Emily Clark at email aberdeen@ssafa.org.uk
Samaritans Listening Volunteers
Samaritans-Aberdeen
Anyone can talk to Samaritans, at any time, about whatever’s getting to them. We’re just ordinary people, who give up our time to listen. The service we offer is confidential and non-judgemental. Samaritans operates 24/7, 365 days a year. We offer support to people over the phone, by email, text and face to face. The Aberdeen branch is looking for people who are interested in becoming listening volunteers. No previous experience is required and full training and support is given.
All help is greatly appreciated and makes a real difference.
For further information please contact:
Margaret Smith
E Mail: volunteering@aberdeensamaritans.org
Tel No: 03705627282
Volunteer Buddies
ADA-Alcohol & Drugs Action
ADA-Alcohol & Drugs Action have opportunities for Volunteer Buddies to support people who require this service in their recovery journey.
People who have had problems with substance abuse often say they can lose touch with friends and colleagues, as well as losing their confidence in social situations. Buddies aim to help people build up their confidence again by supporting the person to get out and about to rediscover old interests or find new ones.
Once trained, our Buddies are matched with an appropriate client and alongside the Drugs Worker; they will jointly agree a plan which will enable the Buddy to support the client in their recovery. The specific plan agreed will be led by the needs of each individual client and could typically include the Buddy accompanying the client to social events, leisure activities or to appointments with other organisations.
As well as Volunteer Buddies we also have a range of other volunteer opportunities such as Volunteer Complementary Therapists, Creative Group Volunteers, Mini Bus Driver, Volunteer Gardener and Volunteer Music Group Assistant.
For further details please contact:
Anne McAlister
T: 01224 577120 / F-mail: amcalister@alcoholanddrugsaction.org.uk
Web: www.drugsaction.co.uk
Kindness Volunteers (during Covid-19 Coronavirus outbreak)
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (Aberdeen City Services)
Help us and join Scotland’s fight against Coronavirus COVID-19. Volunteering as a Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland Kindness Volunteer means you will be helping the most vulnerable people in Scotland to stay safe and well at home.
We have important roles that will really make a difference to the people most at risk in our communities right now including:
*Community Kindness Volunteers – to help with deliveries of shopping and essentials to people in need and dog walking.
*Digital Volunteers – spread the word through social media.
*Kindness Callers– to provide regular ‘kindness’ calls and a check-in service for people who are worried, scared or lonely because of self-isolation.
*Kindness Drivers – undertaken in line with Government guidelines.
Relevant training and regular contact with a volunteer line manager, who will be available for support and to answer questions is provided to all volunteers.
*Please sign up online – www.chss.org.uk/kindness or for further advice, please contact volunteering@chss.org.uk
**For more about Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland please visit www.chss.org.uk
Kindness Callers (during Covid-19 Coronavirus outbreak)
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (Aberdeen City Services)
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland are running the biggest ever volunteer recruitment campaign to help vulnerable people who have one of our conditions and are self-isolating during the Covid-19 Coronavirus outbreak.
Help us and join Scotland’s fight against coronavirus. Volunteering as a Kindness Caller means you will be helping the most vulnerable people in Scotland to stay safe and well at home.
Our charity supports people with chest, heart and stroke conditions every day and right now those people are the most at risk in the country. Many are scared, worried and isolated and need our help more than ever. That is why this role as a kindness caller is so important.
Volunteering to be a kindness caller will help reduce social isolation and loneliness and provide a check in service for those who are stuck in their homes. This can be done through our new telephone check in service, text message or facetime call to our existing service users and anyone who needs us.
Relevant training and regular contact with a volunteer line manager, who will be available for support and to answer questions is provided to all volunteers.
*Please sign up online - www.chss.org.uk/kindness or for further advice, please contact volunteering@chss.org.uk
*For more about Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland please visit www.chss.org.uk
Rehabilitation Support Volunteers
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (Aberdeen City Services)
Every day in Scotland 25 people will have a stroke. In Aberdeen alone, 10,503 people are living with the impact of a stroke.
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) wants to make sure that everyone has the best recovery they can after a stroke. You can volunteer with CHSS and help stroke survivors to rebuild their confidence, overcome their anxieties and live fuller lives.
Our Rehabilitation Support Service enables people to get their lives back on track after a stroke. We provide a bridge for people so that they can return home from Hospital and resume independent, active lives in the communities they live in. In order to do this we rely on the support of our dedicated volunteers. With the help of our volunteers, we can change people’s lives; the time, support and the work they do is vital to us and the people we help. As a volunteer, you are not only helping someone to live life to the full but also developing skills while doing something rewarding and worthwhile. Rehabilitation support involves helping people who have experienced stroke to achieve their rehabilitation goals. Volunteers are involved in extensive training and skill-building. Volunteers can expect to receive valuable, real skills and experience.
For more information please contact Mollie Brockie, Volunteer Recruitment & Support Co-ordinator at E Mail: mollie.brockie@chss.org.uk or tel.: 07435 785 998.
Beach Clean Volunteers
FAB-Friends of Aberdeen Beach
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/
Support Volunteers
Butterfly Trust (Aberdeen & Grampian)
Cystic Fibrosis is a progressive, life-limiting, genetically inherited condition with no cure. We are the leading provider of social support to the Cystic Fibrosis community of Scotland, providing face-to-face services for individuals and families, and access to the support needed to ensure they benefit from optimum homecare and enjoy the best quality of life.
Volunteering is a fantastic way to make a difference to the life of someone else, and an opportunity to enhance your own life and build new skills. The support worker undertakes tasks that make a real difference to the quality of life for the young people we support. He/she is our first point of contact with clients responding to requests that are often for practical help but also just someone to talk to. Support workers receive training to develop skills in understanding and completing official forms, and can be trained to provide advocacy if they wish to be more challenged.
A great opportunity to make a real difference for people. For more details please contact Dr Miles Tew at E Mail: miles@butterflytrust.org.uk or tel: 07712 606891.
Mentors
Butterfly Trust (Aberdeen & Grampian)
Cystic Fibrosis is a progressive, life-limiting, genetically inherited condition with no cure. We are the leading provider of social support to the Cystic Fibrosis community of Scotland, providing face-to-face services for individuals and families, and access to the support needed to ensure they benefit from optimum homecare and enjoy the best quality of life.
Volunteering is a fantastic way to make a difference to the life of someone else, and an opportunity to enhance your own life and build new skills. Mentors offer support to young adults with Cystic Fibrosis in improving socialisation, broadening horizons and exploring concerns to improve self-esteem, enhance coping skills and the person's quality of life. A mentor will meet with a young adult regularly to build a trusting one-to-one relationship allowing the person to explore their feelings, discuss their aspirations and grow life skills, to support them in achieving goals or just giving them someone to talk to.
A great opportunity to make a real difference for people. For more details please contact Dr Miles Tew at E Mail: miles@butterflytrust.org.uk or tel: 07712 606891.
Help for Heroes Volunteers Aberdeen
Help for Heroes (Aberdeen)
Join us as a Help for Heroes Volunteer in Aberdeen
You really can make a massive difference to the lives of our Heroes by ‘doing your bit’.
Volunteering for Help for Heroes is one of the most rewarding things you can do. Whatever you do, your support is invaluable. Wherever you live, whatever your interests and no matter how much time you have to offer us, there are loads of ways to volunteer for Help for Heroes!
Volunteering is fun, rewarding and inspiring. Learn more, speak to us today!
For more details please:
Email volunteer@helpforheroes.org.uk
Call 01980 840224 or visit
www.helpforheroes.org.uk/give-support/volunteer/how-can-i-help/
STEM Ambassadors
Aberdeen Science Centre
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.
Barnardos- Aberdeen Stores
Barnardo's Shop - Jesmond Drive
Running a successful Barnardo's store requires a great team of enthusiastic volunteers and you could be part of it!
Our volunteers come from a diverse range of backgrounds and bring a wide variety of skills to the organisation. They come together to generate vital funds for Barnardo's work with children, young people and their families.
We have exciting opportunities for people to volunteer at our Jesmond Drive (beside Bridge of Don Asda) store such as Volunteer Retail Assistants and Stock Room Volunteers. If you have a particular skill or interest, our team would be delighted to discuss how you could utilise it in store! This could range from computer skills to collectables knowledge, fundraising experience to fashion awareness - whatever your talent, please share it with us! All volunteers receive great training, support and make a real difference.
For more details you can either call into the stores individually or contact Debbie Barnham, Branch Retail Manager A3, Email: deborah.barnham@barnardos.org.uk / Tel: 01343 548781.
Volunteer Retail Assistants
Barnardo's Shop - Jesmond Drive
We have exciting opportunities for people to volunteer at our Jesmond Drive (beside Bridge of Don Asda) store such as a Volunteer Retail Assistant. Unlike standard retail outlets, our stores offer a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of the retail operation. Our Volunteer Retail Assistants are trained to undertake a wide range of activities including:
* Providing strong customer service.
* Serving customers at the till.
* Taking receipt of stock donations from the public, thanking them for their generosity and finding out if they are Gift Aid Donors.
* Signing up new Gift Aid Donors (this raises an extra 25p per pound for Barnardo's from the sale of donations and does not cost donors anything).
* Replenishing stock by making sure our rails and shelves are well-stocked, visually appealing and tidy.
* Merchandising throughout the store.
* Stock preparation including sorting, steaming and pricing.
* Possible administrative tasks such as stocktaking.
* If you have a particular skill or interest, our team would be delighted to discuss how you could utilise it in store! This could range from computer skills to collectables knowledge, fundraising experience to fashion awareness - whatever your talent, please share it with us!
All volunteers receive great training, support and make a real difference.
For more details you can either call into the stores individually or contact Debbie Barnham, Branch Retail Manager A3, Email: deborah.barnham@barnardos.org.uk / Tel: 01343 548781.
Volunteer Retail Assistants
Barnardo's Shop - Laurel Drive
We have exciting opportunities for people to volunteer at our Laurel Drive (beside Tesco’s, Danestone) store such as a Volunteer Retail Assistant. Unlike standard retail outlets, our stores offer a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of the retail operation. Our Volunteer Retail Assistants are trained to undertake a wide range of activities including:
* Providing strong customer service.
* Serving customers at the till.
* Taking receipt of stock donations from the public, thanking them for their generosity and finding out if they are Gift Aid Donors.
* Signing up new Gift Aid Donors (this raises an extra 25p per pound for Barnardo's from the sale of donations and does not cost donors anything).
* Replenishing stock by making sure our rails and shelves are well-stocked, visually appealing and tidy.
* Merchandising throughout the store.
* Stock preparation including sorting, steaming and pricing.
* Possible administrative tasks such as stocktaking.
* If you have a particular skill or interest, our team would be delighted to discuss how you could utilise it in store! This could range from computer skills to collectables knowledge, fundraising experience to fashion awareness - whatever your talent, please share it with us!
All volunteers receive great training, support and make a real difference.
For more details you can either call into the stores individually or contact Debbie Barnham, Branch Retail Manager A3, Email: deborah.barnham@barnardos.org.uk / Tel: 01343 548781.
Fledgling Arts Collective Volunteers
Fledgling Arts Collective Central (Aberdeen)
Fledgling Arts Collective Central provide a platform both online and offline for those who struggle with mental health, addiction or who feel like they don't quite 'fit',or feel estranged to this world : to express themselves through art as catharsis. We encourage being CathARTic!
We are currently recruiting new volunteers to a range of exciting roles to help us in our vital work. Volunteering opportunities include: