Aberdeenshire volunteering opportunities
Volunteering opportunities advertised
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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.
Running a successful Barnardo's store requires a great team of enthusiastic volunteers and you could be a part of it.
Our retail assistants are trained to undertake a wide range of activities such as serving customers, taking receipt of stock donations from the public and merchandising stock to make our rails visually appealling and tidy.
Volunteering with us in retail will provide a great opportunity to build upon your communication, team working and customer service skills.
If you also have a particular skill or interest, our teams would be delighted to discuss how we could help you utilise your interests in store. Whatever your talents, please do share with us and pop into your local store to enquire about volunteering.
To see all opportunities to volunteer within Barnardo's, you can visit our website at www.barnardos.org.uk/volunteering.
Dyslexia Scotland North East is a volunteer led branch of Dyslexia Scotland The role of the branch is to raise awareness and understanding of dyslexia by holding monthly meetings (term time only) which anyone with an interest is welcome to attend. At the meetings there is often a speaker on a topic related to dyslexia for the adults and the Youth Group meets at the same time. The committee meets around 5 times a year in order to plan their open meetings and discuss branch business
The majority of people who attend our meetings are parents of children with dyslexia, adults with dyslexia and professionals such as teachers.
The branch is looking for a Treasurer to:
- Keep a basic record of branch accounts
- Send an annual statement of accounts to Dyslexia Scotland
- Prepare an annual statement of accounts for the branch AGM
Accountancy experience is not needed for this role as tasks are relatively straightforward. As with all roles, training and support from Head Office is available and all support needed as required from branch Chair. The Treasurer does not necessarily need to have an interest or knowledge of dyslexia, although of course this would be beneficial.
The committee is informal and friendly and would very much welcome any offers of help. For further details please contact
Lena Gillies (National Development Officer)
Email: Lena@dyslexiascotland.org.uk or tel: 01786 446650
Garioch Community Kitchen exist to enhance the health and well-being of all sectors of the community in Central Aberdeenshire. We provide a range of services including informative food workshops in a safe and supported environment, delivering practical and nutritional information and teaching transferable food skills in the Wyness Hall and on an outreach basis. We work in partnership with other agencies and groups to promote healthy cooking and eating choices.
We are looking for motivated, local individuals who can contribute their knowledge and skill base to the Charity. It is essential our Committee is made up of people with varying skill sets and therefore we welcome applications from individuals from the private, public and/or third sector.
Committee meetings are held quarterly, and Committee members are expected to attend with email communication outwith these meetings. Trustees are responsible for the governance of the Charity and to support the Business Development Manager.
The ethos is to bring traditional music and the arts to young people using volunteers and young tutors, some of whom themselves have been "Gaitherers". Volunteers are needed to join a fund raising group to actively fund - raise for ongoing projects and needs. Volunteers are also needed to work along side the tutors, youth workers and committee members i.e looking after young people, doing some play, (creative things, games etc), volunteering to provide healthy food - lunches etc. Also a volunteer with legal experience would be very helpful.
We are looking for enthusiastic, able volunteers to assist in all aspects of work in our re-sale shop in Inverurie. We sell furniture and bric-a-brac so some lifting may be required.
Do you want to work with young people, get experience in the classroom or simply want to make a difference? Then come volunteer with ASPIRENorth!
Based in Aberdeen University, ASPIRENorth works with young people across the North of Scotland providing impartial information, advice and guidance about progression routes into higher education. Programmes are tailored to the needs of each pupil, taking into account individual skills, abilities and aspirations and include 1:1 support, campus visits and residential trips. We are looking for volunteers who are currently involved in or have recent experience in higher education (College & University):
>What kind of support can I offer? Often many pupils don’t know anyone in their family who is in or has been in higher education before. Being a face in our programme helps demystify the process and encourage pupils to get interested. Our volunteers support pupils during workshops and help ASPIRENorth staff run residential trips.
>Sounds good! How much time do I have to commit? The time you can commit is flexible to your schedule. We recognise higher education students have other commitments (e.g. exams) and so how much time you can commit is down to yourself.
>What qualities do you look for in a volunteer? We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers who are also patient, understanding and happy to listen.
>Do I need previous experience or a PVG? No! We offer all the training and support you’ll need to get started and will sponsor your PVG.
We offer a comprehensive training programme through the year that gives you the chance to learn about designing lesson plans, public speaking, managing classes and more! We are also invested in your personal development and offer opportunities in gaining experience in school classrooms from 1:1 support to running full workshops (depending on your comfortability).
Want to apply? Simply click this link to get an application form from our website here: https://www.aspirenorth.co.uk/
Got any questions? Give us an email at volunteer-aspirenorth@abdn.ac.uk
Home from Hospital volunteers transform the lives of older people by supporting and empowering them to live the life they want and stay connected to their communities after a stay in hospital. From on the ward to back at home, even everyday tasks can seem a challenge when recovering. You’ll make a real difference to the older people you support by providing a helping hand while they get back on their feet; whether it’s visiting on ward, providing a welcome home, company to the shops or collecting a prescription. Your role will involve elements of lone working and building a relationship with those you visit, which is hugely rewarding for both you and the older people. Your role will include working with an older person to identify what would improve their life and then enabling them to take positive steps to connect to their community and reduce their isolation. Flexible times available during Monday to Friday morning or afternoon. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated.
For more information please contact us via email: aberdeenhub@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk or tel 01224 937110.
On Ward volunteers transform the lives of older people by providing companionship to those who have no local family or friends to visit. If you enjoy meeting new people and have a genuine interest in brightening up the lives of older people in hospital then this is the role for you.
You will be based in a ward and work in conjunction with NHS staff. Your role could range from providing companionship to encouraging good nutrition and hydration at meal times. You can also accompany them to the hospital café or day ward (with the authorisation from NHS staff). This is both a rewarding and challenging experience.
Our volunteers are at the heart of all we do. As a Royal Voluntary Service volunteer you will be part of a historic charity that believes everyone should feel valued and involved, regardless of their age. Flexible times available during Monday to Friday morning or afternoon. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated.
For more information please contact us via email: aberdeenhub@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk or tel 01224 937110.
Volunteers required to assist with the running of the Monthly Conversation Café at Port Elphinstone Community House. (No experience required and training will be provided). To encourage the local community to come together in a fun and engaging way.
1) To set out the tables and chairs
2) Make tea & coffee for the urns
3) Lay out cups and plates etc
4) Engage with café attendees
5) Assist with preparing the food
6) Help to tidy away and clean as required.