Aberdeenshire
volunteering opportunities
Alford Covid Volunteer Network
The Alford Community Foodstore currently based in Montgarrie near Alford are needing a volunteer to help organise the Lending Library on Tuesday mornings 10.45 -11.45
CHAS-Childrens Hospices Across Scotland (Aberdeen & North East Services)
What activities will I be involved in?
The tasks will vary according to the family’s needs but will mainly be,
• Sibling support – which can include help with homework, activity and play, drop off and pick up from clubs or groups
• Practical tasks for the family - such as cleaning, ironing, shopping and/or dog walking
• Emotional support – providing companionship, listening to concerns and building a relationship with the family.
We are always developing new opportunities for volunteers to learn and offer a range of options for volunteers including ongoing training and volunteer meet ups.
What are the benefits to me?
• Learning new skills
• Making a real difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition.
• Adding to your CV which can open up employment and studying opportunities
• Meeting new people
• Increased self-esteem and confidence
What else should I know?
Home Support volunteers must be aged 18 or older.
We will pay your out of pocket expenses in line with the CHAS volunteer expenses policy.
All our Home Support volunteers require membership of the PVG scheme, CHAS will cover all costs associated with this.
What’s the next step?
If you’re interested in the role you can apply online. If you have any questions please contact the Volunteering Team on volunteering@chas.org.uk or 0141 779 6195.
CHAS-Childrens Hospices Across Scotland (Aberdeen & North East Services)
What activities will I be involved in?
The tasks will vary according to the family’s needs but will mainly be,
• Sibling support – which can include help with homework, activity and play, drop off and pick up from clubs or groups
• Practical tasks for the family - such as cleaning, ironing, shopping and/or dog walking
• Emotional support – providing companionship, listening to concerns and building a relationship with the family.
We are always developing new opportunities for volunteers to learn and offer a range of options for volunteers including ongoing training and volunteer meet ups.
What are the benefits to me?
• Learning new skills
• Making a real difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition.
• Adding to your CV which can open up employment and studying opportunities
• Meeting new people
• Increased self-esteem and confidence
What else should I know?
Home Support volunteers must be aged 18 or older.
We will pay your out of pocket expenses in line with the CHAS volunteer expenses policy.
All our Home Support volunteers require membership of the PVG scheme, CHAS will cover all costs associated with this.
What’s the next step?
If you’re interested in the role you can apply online. If you have any questions please contact the Volunteering Team on volunteering@chas.org.uk or 0141 779 6195.
CHAS-Childrens Hospices Across Scotland (Aberdeen & North East Services)
What activities will I be involved in?
The tasks will vary according to the family’s needs but will mainly be,
• Sibling support – which can include help with homework, activity and play, drop off and pick up from clubs or groups
• Practical tasks for the family - such as cleaning, ironing, shopping and/or dog walking
• Emotional support – providing companionship, listening to concerns and building a relationship with the family.
We are always developing new opportunities for volunteers to learn and offer a range of options for volunteers including ongoing training and volunteer meet ups.
What are the benefits to me?
• Learning new skills
• Making a real difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition.
• Adding to your CV which can open up employment and studying opportunities
• Meeting new people
• Increased self-esteem and confidence
What else should I know?
Home Support volunteers must be aged 18 or older.
We will pay your out of pocket expenses in line with the CHAS volunteer expenses policy.
All our Home Support volunteers require membership of the PVG scheme, CHAS will cover all costs associated with this.
What’s the next step?
If you’re interested in the role you can apply online. If you have any questions please contact the Volunteering Team on volunteering@chas.org.uk or 0141 779 6195.
CHAS-Childrens Hospices Across Scotland (Aberdeen & North East Services)
What activities will I be involved in?
The tasks will vary according to the family’s needs but will mainly be,
• Sibling support – which can include help with homework, activity and play, drop off and pick up from clubs or groups
• Practical tasks for the family - such as cleaning, ironing, shopping and/or dog walking
• Emotional support – providing companionship, listening to concerns and building a relationship with the family.
We are always developing new opportunities for volunteers to learn and offer a range of options for volunteers including ongoing training and volunteer meet ups.
What are the benefits to me?
• Learning new skills
• Making a real difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition.
• Adding to your CV which can open up employment and studying opportunities
• Meeting new people
• Increased self-esteem and confidence
What else should I know?
Home Support volunteers must be aged 18 or older.
We will pay your out of pocket expenses in line with the CHAS volunteer expenses policy.
All our Home Support volunteers require membership of the PVG scheme, CHAS will cover all costs associated with this.
What’s the next step?
If you’re interested in the role you can apply online. If you have any questions please contact the Volunteering Team on volunteering@chas.org.uk or 0141 779 6195.
CHAS-Childrens Hospices Across Scotland (Aberdeen & North East Services)
What activities will I be involved in?
The tasks will vary according to the family’s needs but will mainly be,
• Sibling support – which can include help with homework, activity and play, drop off and pick up from clubs or groups
• Practical tasks for the family - such as cleaning, ironing, shopping and/or dog walking
• Emotional support – providing companionship, listening to concerns and building a relationship with the family.
We are always developing new opportunities for volunteers to learn and offer a range of options for volunteers including ongoing training and volunteer meet ups.
What are the benefits to me?
• Learning new skills
• Making a real difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition.
• Adding to your CV which can open up employment and studying opportunities
• Meeting new people
• Increased self-esteem and confidence
What else should I know?
Home Support volunteers must be aged 18 or older.
We will pay your out of pocket expenses in line with the CHAS volunteer expenses policy.
All our Home Support volunteers require membership of the PVG scheme, CHAS will cover all costs associated with this.
What’s the next step?
If you’re interested in the role you can apply online. If you have any questions please contact the Volunteering Team on volunteering@chas.org.uk or 0141 779 6195.
CHAS-Childrens Hospices Across Scotland (Aberdeen & North East Services)
What activities will I be involved in?
The tasks will vary according to the family’s needs but will mainly be,
• Sibling support – which can include help with homework, activity and play, drop off and pick up from clubs or groups
• Practical tasks for the family - such as cleaning, ironing, shopping and/or dog walking
• Emotional support – providing companionship, listening to concerns and building a relationship with the family.
We are always developing new opportunities for volunteers to learn and offer a range of options for volunteers including ongoing training and volunteer meet ups.
What are the benefits to me?
• Learning new skills
• Making a real difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition.
• Adding to your CV which can open up employment and studying opportunities
• Meeting new people
• Increased self-esteem and confidence
What else should I know?
Home Support volunteers must be aged 18 or older.
We will pay your out of pocket expenses in line with the CHAS volunteer expenses policy.
All our Home Support volunteers require membership of the PVG scheme, CHAS will cover all costs associated with this.
What’s the next step?
If you’re interested in the role you can apply online. If you have any questions please contact the Volunteering Team on volunteering@chas.org.uk or 0141 779 6195.
CHAS-Childrens Hospices Across Scotland (Aberdeen & North East Services)
What activities will I be involved in?
The tasks will vary according to the family’s needs but will mainly be,
• Sibling support – which can include help with homework, activity and play, drop off and pick up from clubs or groups
• Practical tasks for the family - such as cleaning, ironing, shopping and/or dog walking
• Emotional support – providing companionship, listening to concerns and building a relationship with the family.
We are always developing new opportunities for volunteers to learn and offer a range of options for volunteers including ongoing training and volunteer meet ups.
What are the benefits to me?
• Learning new skills
• Making a real difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition.
• Adding to your CV which can open up employment and studying opportunities
• Meeting new people
• Increased self-esteem and confidence
What else should I know?
Home Support volunteers must be aged 18 or older.
We will pay your out of pocket expenses in line with the CHAS volunteer expenses policy.
All our Home Support volunteers require membership of the PVG scheme, CHAS will cover all costs associated with this.
What’s the next step?
If you’re interested in the role you can apply online. If you have any questions please contact the Volunteering Team on volunteering@chas.org.uk or 0141 779 6195.
CHAS-Childrens Hospices Across Scotland (Aberdeen & North East Services)
What activities will I be involved in?
The tasks will vary according to the family’s needs but will mainly be,
• Sibling support – which can include help with homework, activity and play, drop off and pick up from clubs or groups
• Practical tasks for the family - such as cleaning, ironing, shopping and/or dog walking
• Emotional support – providing companionship, listening to concerns and building a relationship with the family.
We are always developing new opportunities for volunteers to learn and offer a range of options for volunteers including ongoing training and volunteer meet ups.
What are the benefits to me?
• Learning new skills
• Making a real difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition.
• Adding to your CV which can open up employment and studying opportunities
• Meeting new people
• Increased self-esteem and confidence
What else should I know?
Home Support volunteers must be aged 18 or older.
We will pay your out of pocket expenses in line with the CHAS volunteer expenses policy.
All our Home Support volunteers require membership of the PVG scheme, CHAS will cover all costs associated with this.
What’s the next step?
If you’re interested in the role you can apply online. If you have any questions please contact the Volunteering Team on volunteering@chas.org.uk or 0141 779 6195.
CHAS-Childrens Hospices Across Scotland (Aberdeen & North East Services)
What activities will I be involved in?
The tasks will vary according to the family’s needs but will mainly be,
• Sibling support – which can include help with homework, activity and play, drop off and pick up from clubs or groups
• Practical tasks for the family - such as cleaning, ironing, shopping and/or dog walking
• Emotional support – providing companionship, listening to concerns and building a relationship with the family.
We are always developing new opportunities for volunteers to learn and offer a range of options for volunteers including ongoing training and volunteer meet ups.
What are the benefits to me?
• Learning new skills
• Making a real difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition.
• Adding to your CV which can open up employment and studying opportunities
• Meeting new people
• Increased self-esteem and confidence
What else should I know?
Home Support volunteers must be aged 18 or older.
We will pay your out of pocket expenses in line with the CHAS volunteer expenses policy.
All our Home Support volunteers require membership of the PVG scheme, CHAS will cover all costs associated with this.
What’s the next step?
If you’re interested in the role you can apply online. If you have any questions please contact the Volunteering Team on volunteering@chas.org.uk or 0141 779 6195.
CHAS-Childrens Hospices Across Scotland (Aberdeen & North East Services)
What activities will I be involved in?
The tasks will vary according to the family’s needs but will mainly be,
• Sibling support – which can include help with homework, activity and play, drop off and pick up from clubs or groups
• Practical tasks for the family - such as cleaning, ironing, shopping and/or dog walking
• Emotional support – providing companionship, listening to concerns and building a relationship with the family.
We are always developing new opportunities for volunteers to learn and offer a range of options for volunteers including ongoing training and volunteer meet ups.
What are the benefits to me?
• Learning new skills
• Making a real difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition.
• Adding to your CV which can open up employment and studying opportunities
• Meeting new people
• Increased self-esteem and confidence
What else should I know?
Home Support volunteers must be aged 18 or older.
We will pay your out of pocket expenses in line with the CHAS volunteer expenses policy.
All our Home Support volunteers require membership of the PVG scheme, CHAS will cover all costs associated with this.
What’s the next step?
If you’re interested in the role you can apply online. If you have any questions please contact the Volunteering Team on volunteering@chas.org.uk or 0141 779 6195.
CHAS-Childrens Hospices Across Scotland (Aberdeen & North East Services)
What activities will I be involved in?
The tasks will vary according to the family’s needs but will mainly be,
• Sibling support – which can include help with homework, activity and play, drop off and pick up from clubs or groups
• Practical tasks for the family - such as cleaning, ironing, shopping and/or dog walking
• Emotional support – providing companionship, listening to concerns and building a relationship with the family.
We are always developing new opportunities for volunteers to learn and offer a range of options for volunteers including ongoing training and volunteer meet ups.
What are the benefits to me?
• Learning new skills
• Making a real difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition.
• Adding to your CV which can open up employment and studying opportunities
• Meeting new people
• Increased self-esteem and confidence
What else should I know?
Home Support volunteers must be aged 18 or older.
We will pay your out of pocket expenses in line with the CHAS volunteer expenses policy.
All our Home Support volunteers require membership of the PVG scheme, CHAS will cover all costs associated with this.
What’s the next step?
If you’re interested in the role you can apply online. If you have any questions please contact the Volunteering Team on volunteering@chas.org.uk or 0141 779 6195.
CHAS-Childrens Hospices Across Scotland (Aberdeen & North East Services)
What activities will I be involved in?
The tasks will vary according to the family’s needs but will mainly be,
• Sibling support – which can include help with homework, activity and play, drop off and pick up from clubs or groups
• Practical tasks for the family - such as cleaning, ironing, shopping and/or dog walking
• Emotional support – providing companionship, listening to concerns and building a relationship with the family.
We are always developing new opportunities for volunteers to learn and offer a range of options for volunteers including ongoing training and volunteer meet ups.
What are the benefits to me?
• Learning new skills
• Making a real difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition.
• Adding to your CV which can open up employment and studying opportunities
• Meeting new people
• Increased self-esteem and confidence
What else should I know?
Home Support volunteers must be aged 18 or older.
We will pay your out of pocket expenses in line with the CHAS volunteer expenses policy.
All our Home Support volunteers require membership of the PVG scheme, CHAS will cover all costs associated with this.
What’s the next step?
If you’re interested in the role you can apply online. If you have any questions please contact the Volunteering Team on volunteering@chas.org.uk or 0141 779 6195.
Re-engage (Aberdeen and North of Scotland)
The group call companion co-ordinators are the main point of contact for a group of our call
companion volunteers and the older people they speak to on a regular basis. Our coordinators
are a critical part of the Re-engage team, ensuring that their group of call companions have
the support and necessary information to make regular calls to older people. The co-ordinator
works alongside Re-engage staff to match the older people (older call companions) and
volunteer call companions in their group and ensures that volunteers understand their roles
and responsibilities.
As a co-ordinator you will spend a few hours each month talking with your call companions
and relaying update information to the charity updating Re-engage. You'll receive training,
support, and regular communications from the charity and share information with your team
of callers. Being a co-ordinator for Re-engage is a fulfilling and enjoyable role. Just a few hours a month
from you can make all the difference of the lives of lonely older people.
Re-engage (Aberdeen and North of Scotland)
The group call companion co-ordinators are the main point of contact for a group of our call
companion volunteers and the older people they speak to on a regular basis. Our coordinators
are a critical part of the Re-engage team, ensuring that their group of call companions have
the support and necessary information to make regular calls to older people. The co-ordinator
works alongside Re-engage staff to match the older people (older call companions) and
volunteer call companions in their group and ensures that volunteers understand their roles
and responsibilities.
As a co-ordinator you will spend a few hours each month talking with your call companions
and relaying update information to the charity updating Re-engage. You'll receive training,
support, and regular communications from the charity and share information with your team
of callers. Being a co-ordinator for Re-engage is a fulfilling and enjoyable role. Just a few hours a month
from you can make all the difference of the lives of lonely older people.
Re-engage (Aberdeen and North of Scotland)
The group call companion co-ordinators are the main point of contact for a group of our call
companion volunteers and the older people they speak to on a regular basis. Our coordinators
are a critical part of the Re-engage team, ensuring that their group of call companions have
the support and necessary information to make regular calls to older people. The co-ordinator
works alongside Re-engage staff to match the older people (older call companions) and
volunteer call companions in their group and ensures that volunteers understand their roles
and responsibilities.
As a co-ordinator you will spend a few hours each month talking with your call companions
and relaying update information to the charity updating Re-engage. You'll receive training,
support, and regular communications from the charity and share information with your team
of callers. Being a co-ordinator for Re-engage is a fulfilling and enjoyable role. Just a few hours a month
from you can make all the difference of the lives of lonely older people.
Re-engage (Aberdeen and North of Scotland)
The group call companion co-ordinators are the main point of contact for a group of our call
companion volunteers and the older people they speak to on a regular basis. Our coordinators
are a critical part of the Re-engage team, ensuring that their group of call companions have
the support and necessary information to make regular calls to older people. The co-ordinator
works alongside Re-engage staff to match the older people (older call companions) and
volunteer call companions in their group and ensures that volunteers understand their roles
and responsibilities.
As a co-ordinator you will spend a few hours each month talking with your call companions
and relaying update information to the charity updating Re-engage. You'll receive training,
support, and regular communications from the charity and share information with your team
of callers. Being a co-ordinator for Re-engage is a fulfilling and enjoyable role. Just a few hours a month
from you can make all the difference of the lives of lonely older people.
Re-engage (Aberdeen and North of Scotland)
The group call companion co-ordinators are the main point of contact for a group of our call
companion volunteers and the older people they speak to on a regular basis. Our coordinators
are a critical part of the Re-engage team, ensuring that their group of call companions have
the support and necessary information to make regular calls to older people. The co-ordinator
works alongside Re-engage staff to match the older people (older call companions) and
volunteer call companions in their group and ensures that volunteers understand their roles
and responsibilities.
As a co-ordinator you will spend a few hours each month talking with your call companions
and relaying update information to the charity updating Re-engage. You'll receive training,
support, and regular communications from the charity and share information with your team
of callers. Being a co-ordinator for Re-engage is a fulfilling and enjoyable role. Just a few hours a month
from you can make all the difference of the lives of lonely older people.
Daniels Place
As a volunteer you’ll drive the van and help deliver/collect furniture. Due to Covid-19 restrictions all deliveries and collection are made to and from the front doors of properties we will not be entering any homes.
Covid-19 protocols must always be followed, for example, wearing face masks and keeping hands and surfaces clean.
Daniels Place
As a volunteer you’ll help open up the furniture hall, make sure the hall is clean and tidy and that donations are displayed properly. You’ll greet customers and answer telephone enquiries. At the end of the day, you’ll close up the hall and ensure all money is secure and paperwork is complete.
Covid-19 protocols must always be followed, for example, wearing face masks and keeping hands and surfaces clean.
Real Life Options
Will include; chatting and befriending people, and provide regular, friendly and person-centred conversations with the people we support. You will be matched with people based on their interests and preferences. Your involvement will support people within our services to feel less isolated and will focus on each individual’s strengths, helping them to remain connected, feel valued and more confident.
Real Life Options
Will include; chatting and befriending people, and provide regular, friendly and person-centred conversations with the people we support. You will be matched with people based on their interests and preferences. Your involvement will support people within our services to feel less isolated and will focus on each individual’s strengths, helping them to remain connected, feel valued and more confident.
Real Life Options
Will include; chatting and befriending people, and provide regular, friendly and person-centred conversations with the people we support. You will be matched with people based on their interests and preferences. Your involvement will support people within our services to feel less isolated and will focus on each individual’s strengths, helping them to remain connected, feel valued and more confident.
Real Life Options
Will include; chatting and befriending people, and provide regular, friendly and person-centred conversations with the people we support. You will be matched with people based on their interests and preferences. Your involvement will support people within our services to feel less isolated and will focus on each individual’s strengths, helping them to remain connected, feel valued and more confident.
Real Life Options
Will include; chatting and befriending people, and provide regular, friendly and person-centred conversations with the people we support. You will be matched with people based on their interests and preferences. Your involvement will support people within our services to feel less isolated and will focus on each individual’s strengths, helping them to remain connected, feel valued and more confident.
Real Life Options
We are looking for ayone with an interest in enhancing the lives of the people we support to get in touch as although we are a social care company we are seeking both individuals interested in social care and also other individuals who have some other skill set and would like to use this within our services. This could be from playing musical instruments to gardening or taking service users into the community.
During this time of covid-19 the main task may include going for service users shopping and delivering it to them or by going to get their prescriptions.
Real Life Options
We are looking for ayone with an interest in enhancing the lives of the people we support to get in touch as although we are a social care company we are seeking both individuals interested in social care and also other individuals who have some other skill set and would like to use this within our services. This could be from playing musical instruments to gardening or taking service users into the community.
During this time of covid-19 the main task may include going for service users shopping and delivering it to them or by going to get their prescriptions.
Real Life Options
We are looking for ayone with an interest in enhancing the lives of the people we support to get in touch as although we are a social care company we are seeking both individuals interested in social care and also other individuals who have some other skill set and would like to use this within our services. This could be from playing musical instruments to gardening or taking service users into the community.
During this time of covid-19 the main task may include going for service users shopping and delivering it to them or by going to get their prescriptions.
Real Life Options
We are looking for ayone with an interest in enhancing the lives of the people we support to get in touch as although we are a social care company we are seeking both individuals interested in social care and also other individuals who have some other skill set and would like to use this within our services. This could be from playing musical instruments to gardening or taking service users into the community.
During this time of covid-19 the main task may include going for service users shopping and delivering it to them or by going to get their prescriptions.
Real Life Options
We are looking for ayone with an interest in enhancing the lives of the people we support to get in touch as although we are a social care company we are seeking both individuals interested in social care and also other individuals who have some other skill set and would like to use this within our services. This could be from playing musical instruments to gardening or taking service users into the community.
During this time of covid-19 the main task may include going for service users shopping and delivering it to them or by going to get their prescriptions.
Scottish SPCA
We are looking for a number of committed, caring volunteers with a passion for wildlife welfare to help us uplift wildlife casualties from our Drumoak Animal Rescue & Rehoming Centre, Aberdeenshire and drive them to our Petterden Centre, near Dundee.
You will attend to the welfare needs of the wildlife, settling them into the wildlife shed at Petterden, which includes preparation of food. You will also require to diligently maintain animal records.
To undertake this role, we require you to have unrestricted access to your own vehicle, a full, clean UK driving licence and, once in post, we would ask that you ensure your Car Insurance Policy covers you for business purposes (any cost involved will be reimbursed)
We also require that you have unrestricted access to a smart phone capable of downloading and running the App that we will use to communicate with you.
Aberdeenshire North Foodbank
Once the full Covid related restrictions have been fully lifted and once our Fraserburgh store is fully operational. Roles Driver –delivering food boxes locally. Will need to have either someone from their household to accompany them or we will arrange two cars to prevent lone working. Need to able to lift and carry boxes of food. This will be in Fraserburgh and surrounding area initially then when the centre opens will just be to rural areas.
Fraserburgh is a new foodbank Centre and not yet open to the public. It has been used as a food distribution centre during C-19. We plan to open in August with the plan to prepack food parcels and issue these to recipients who attend to the foodbank and also to deliver these to rural areas. We are likely to open on a Mon, Wed, Fri for a couple of hours each session and can have a mx. Of three volunteers in at one time. It wold be ideal to have different ‘teams’ on for each session so would need a mix of people who are happy to do the chat and advice and those that are happy to pack through the back.
Minimum commitment would be 1 session per two weeks initially for those in the centre.
Mearns & Coastal Healthy Living Network
During COVID-19, we have adapted the transport service to provide support to help older people attend healthcare appointments, including GP appointments, hospital clinics, chiropody and dental appointments. Volunteers will be given PPE, guidance and ongoing support in this role.
Mearns & Coastal Healthy Living Network
During COVID-19, we have adapted the transport service to provide support to help older people attend healthcare appointments, including GP appointments, hospital clinics, chiropody and dental appointments. Volunteers will be given PPE, guidance and ongoing support in this role.
Mearns & Coastal Healthy Living Network
During COVID-19, we have adapted the transport service to provide support to help older people attend healthcare appointments, including GP appointments, hospital clinics, chiropody and dental appointments. Volunteers will be given PPE, guidance and ongoing support in this role.
Mearns & Coastal Healthy Living Network
During COVID-19, we have adapted the transport service to provide support to help older people attend healthcare appointments, including GP appointments, hospital clinics, chiropody and dental appointments. Volunteers will be given PPE, guidance and ongoing support in this role.
Mearns & Coastal Healthy Living Network
During COVID-19, we have adapted the transport service to provide support to help older people attend healthcare appointments, including GP appointments, hospital clinics, chiropody and dental appointments. Volunteers will be given PPE, guidance and ongoing support in this role.
Mearns & Coastal Healthy Living Network
During COVID-19, we have adapted the transport service to provide support to help older people attend healthcare appointments, including GP appointments, hospital clinics, chiropody and dental appointments. Volunteers will be given PPE, guidance and ongoing support in this role.
Mearns & Coastal Healthy Living Network
During COVID-19, we have adapted the transport service to provide support to help older people attend healthcare appointments, including GP appointments, hospital clinics, chiropody and dental appointments. Volunteers will be given PPE, guidance and ongoing support in this role.
Mearns & Coastal Healthy Living Network
During COVID-19, we have adapted the transport service to provide support to help older people attend healthcare appointments, including GP appointments, hospital clinics, chiropody and dental appointments. Volunteers will be given PPE, guidance and ongoing support in this role.
Upper Deeside Amateur Swimming Club
UDASC are looking for coaching volunteer to help the running of this wonderful club. Level 1 Swim Coach training is given if required
Ellon Castle Gardens
Volunteers are encouraged to work in the gardens on Wednesdays and the last Saturday of the month (every Saturday from April 2020). Volunteering is coordinated by a designated board member, but volunteers work in the gardens under the direction of the gardener and/or the designated Board member on day-to-day gardening or manual labour tasks.
In 2019, garden volunteers contributed almost 2000 hours, which is nearly equivalent to a full-time employee. As the gardens and woodlands are developed, it is anticipated that even more volunteer time will be required to maintain and develop the Gardens.
To become one of our volunteers please email info@elloncastlegardens.net to register your interest or complete the VOLUNTEER FORM on the website. You can also follow us on our Facebook page for regular updates on the project.
One to One Counselling
One to One Counselling are looking for some local Aboyne/Banchory area volunteers to join a local sub-committee to support the One to One Manager
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
We currently have around 50 shops/ community hubs across Scotland. Our shops and hubs help us raise funds so we can provide our services to the people who need us. Every one of our stores relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support our staff. Quite simply, we cannot provide our services or raise funds without the amazing support of our volunteers. The time, support and the work they do is vital to us and the people we help. By helping out in one of our stores, you can make a difference to people and their families in Scotland who are isolated, scared or anxious about their condition.
MCR Pathways
We know that there is amazing potential and talent in all young people. But for many, due to challenges at home, that talent has yet to be discovered. Life experience has knocked the confidence out of some, firmly locking away those seeds of aspiration and hope. Our volunteer mentors help realise the full potential of their young person and empower them with the confidence they need to build a bright future. We bridge talent with opportunity through relationship focused mentoring.
The only requirement to become a mentor is simply a desire to help a young person. Building a positive relationship is based on non-judgemental listening and encouraging. When one person mentors, two lives are changed.
Real Life Options
First Home Care is a health and social care company with services located throughout Scotland. We offer Care at Home to support people within our care to live their lives as full as possible. We are also a part of the Real Life Options family as they have other types of services which include supported living accommodation, day centres and care homes for individuals with disabilities
Loneliness at this time is heightened and the current social distancing measures are particularly difficult for some people. With the help of a volunteer to support our business objectives it will ensure that service users have that extra bit of communication with our company. We hope to get the volunteer involved within our social media and recruitment campaign to gain some new ideas about how we can improve our social media presence. In terms of the recruitment aspect we would love volunteers to be able to support in organising job packs and other admin tasks that may come up if the volunteer is happy to assist with them.
The best gift you can give someone is your time.
Main tasks
These will include; providing admins related tasks, working closely with the service manager, providing social media support, providing daily tasks such as preparing job packs and phoning service users/arranging appointments. To help organise events/trips for staff and service users to ensure that the First Home Care are going out their way for their staff and service users.
Required skills, qualities and experience.
Be able to make time, once or twice a week, to support the business objectives alongside the service manager for up to a period of three months. Must be a Good listener and empathetic ,Honest and reliable ,Friendly and calm. It is a benefit to enjoy making phone calls and be confident speaking to new people as we have a lot of people we speak to on a daily basis within the company such as service users/ staff. Can maintain confidentiality. Good IT skills and admin skills would be beneficial. A knowledge of social media (However not essential). Finally, a happy and positive approach to learning as any volunteer that comes on board will have to learn how our company operates.
Where and when will volunteering take place
This can be agreed with the service manager in terms of times and days. We aim to be as flexible as possible.
Commitment required.
For continuity and routine we look for at least 2 hours per week for the benefit of the services and the volunteer the opportunity to build and develop relationships within the company.
Real Life Options
First Home Care is a health and social care company with services located throughout Scotland. We offer Care at Home to support people within our care to live their lives as full as possible. We are also a part of the Real Life Options family as they have other types of services which include supported living accommodation, day centres and care homes for individuals with disabilities
Loneliness at this time is heightened and the current social distancing measures are particularly difficult for some people. With the help of a volunteer to support our business objectives it will ensure that service users have that extra bit of communication with our company. We hope to get the volunteer involved within our social media and recruitment campaign to gain some new ideas about how we can improve our social media presence. In terms of the recruitment aspect we would love volunteers to be able to support in organising job packs and other admin tasks that may come up if the volunteer is happy to assist with them.
The best gift you can give someone is your time.
Main tasks
These will include; providing admins related tasks, working closely with the service manager, providing social media support, providing daily tasks such as preparing job packs and phoning service users/arranging appointments. To help organise events/trips for staff and service users to ensure that the First Home Care are going out their way for their staff and service users.
Required skills, qualities and experience.
Be able to make time, once or twice a week, to support the business objectives alongside the service manager for up to a period of three months. Must be a Good listener and empathetic ,Honest and reliable ,Friendly and calm. It is a benefit to enjoy making phone calls and be confident speaking to new people as we have a lot of people we speak to on a daily basis within the company such as service users/ staff. Can maintain confidentiality. Good IT skills and admin skills would be beneficial. A knowledge of social media (However not essential). Finally, a happy and positive approach to learning as any volunteer that comes on board will have to learn how our company operates.
Where and when will volunteering take place
This can be agreed with the service manager in terms of times and days. We aim to be as flexible as possible.
Commitment required.
For continuity and routine we look for at least 2 hours per week for the benefit of the services and the volunteer the opportunity to build and develop relationships within the company.
Real Life Options
First Home Care is a health and social care company with services located throughout Scotland. We offer Care at Home to support people within our care to live their lives as full as possible. We are also a part of the Real Life Options family as they have other types of services which include supported living accommodation, day centres and care homes for individuals with disabilities
Loneliness at this time is heightened and the current social distancing measures are particularly difficult for some people. With the help of a volunteer to support our business objectives it will ensure that service users have that extra bit of communication with our company. We hope to get the volunteer involved within our social media and recruitment campaign to gain some new ideas about how we can improve our social media presence. In terms of the recruitment aspect we would love volunteers to be able to support in organising job packs and other admin tasks that may come up if the volunteer is happy to assist with them.
The best gift you can give someone is your time.
Main tasks
These will include; providing admins related tasks, working closely with the service manager, providing social media support, providing daily tasks such as preparing job packs and phoning service users/arranging appointments. To help organise events/trips for staff and service users to ensure that the First Home Care are going out their way for their staff and service users.
Required skills, qualities and experience.
Be able to make time, once or twice a week, to support the business objectives alongside the service manager for up to a period of three months. Must be a Good listener and empathetic ,Honest and reliable ,Friendly and calm. It is a benefit to enjoy making phone calls and be confident speaking to new people as we have a lot of people we speak to on a daily basis within the company such as service users/ staff. Can maintain confidentiality. Good IT skills and admin skills would be beneficial. A knowledge of social media (However not essential). Finally, a happy and positive approach to learning as any volunteer that comes on board will have to learn how our company operates.
Where and when will volunteering take place
This can be agreed with the service manager in terms of times and days. We aim to be as flexible as possible.
Commitment required.
For continuity and routine we look for at least 2 hours per week for the benefit of the services and the volunteer the opportunity to build and develop relationships within the company.
Real Life Options
First Home Care is a health and social care company with services located throughout Scotland. We offer Care at Home to support people within our care to live their lives as full as possible. We are also a part of the Real Life Options family as they have other types of services which include supported living accommodation, day centres and care homes for individuals with disabilities
Loneliness at this time is heightened and the current social distancing measures are particularly difficult for some people. With the help of a volunteer to support our business objectives it will ensure that service users have that extra bit of communication with our company. We hope to get the volunteer involved within our social media and recruitment campaign to gain some new ideas about how we can improve our social media presence. In terms of the recruitment aspect we would love volunteers to be able to support in organising job packs and other admin tasks that may come up if the volunteer is happy to assist with them.
The best gift you can give someone is your time.
Main tasks
These will include; providing admins related tasks, working closely with the service manager, providing social media support, providing daily tasks such as preparing job packs and phoning service users/arranging appointments. To help organise events/trips for staff and service users to ensure that the First Home Care are going out their way for their staff and service users.
Required skills, qualities and experience.
Be able to make time, once or twice a week, to support the business objectives alongside the service manager for up to a period of three months. Must be a Good listener and empathetic ,Honest and reliable ,Friendly and calm. It is a benefit to enjoy making phone calls and be confident speaking to new people as we have a lot of people we speak to on a daily basis within the company such as service users/ staff. Can maintain confidentiality. Good IT skills and admin skills would be beneficial. A knowledge of social media (However not essential). Finally, a happy and positive approach to learning as any volunteer that comes on board will have to learn how our company operates.
Where and when will volunteering take place
This can be agreed with the service manager in terms of times and days. We aim to be as flexible as possible.
Commitment required.
For continuity and routine we look for at least 2 hours per week for the benefit of the services and the volunteer the opportunity to build and develop relationships within the company.
Real Life Options
First Home Care is a health and social care company with services located throughout Scotland. We offer Care at Home to support people within our care to live their lives as full as possible. We are also a part of the Real Life Options family as they have other types of services which include supported living accommodation, day centres and care homes for individuals with disabilities
Loneliness at this time is heightened and the current social distancing measures are particularly difficult for some people. With the help of a volunteer to support our business objectives it will ensure that service users have that extra bit of communication with our company. We hope to get the volunteer involved within our social media and recruitment campaign to gain some new ideas about how we can improve our social media presence. In terms of the recruitment aspect we would love volunteers to be able to support in organising job packs and other admin tasks that may come up if the volunteer is happy to assist with them.
The best gift you can give someone is your time.
Main tasks
These will include; providing admins related tasks, working closely with the service manager, providing social media support, providing daily tasks such as preparing job packs and phoning service users/arranging appointments. To help organise events/trips for staff and service users to ensure that the First Home Care are going out their way for their staff and service users.
Required skills, qualities and experience.
Be able to make time, once or twice a week, to support the business objectives alongside the service manager for up to a period of three months. Must be a Good listener and empathetic ,Honest and reliable ,Friendly and calm. It is a benefit to enjoy making phone calls and be confident speaking to new people as we have a lot of people we speak to on a daily basis within the company such as service users/ staff. Can maintain confidentiality. Good IT skills and admin skills would be beneficial. A knowledge of social media (However not essential). Finally, a happy and positive approach to learning as any volunteer that comes on board will have to learn how our company operates.
Where and when will volunteering take place
This can be agreed with the service manager in terms of times and days. We aim to be as flexible as possible.
Commitment required.
For continuity and routine we look for at least 2 hours per week for the benefit of the services and the volunteer the opportunity to build and develop relationships within the company.
Friends of Ellon Cemetery
A volunteer group formed early Feb 2020 with an interest in improving Ellon Cemetery. When Covid rules allow, we meet every Monday at 1pm at the Cemetery. PM the Facebook page to find out more.. Duties include, general tidy up of the grounds at the Cemetery to brighten the area and improve the access/visual state of the location. Linked to Ellon Civic Pride.
Alford Heritage Museum
The Museum are looking for someone with an interest in their local heritage to coordinate volunteer rotas etc at the Museum
Age Peterhead
AGE Peterhead require a volunteer chairperson to oversee the running of the longstanding local charity someone with computer knowledge would be an advantage. We envisage the successful applicant will be semi or fully retired, have an ability to get on with volunteers and clients, be motivated to improve and expand the organisation aims.
The Chairpersons role consists of supervising the duties of 15 volunteers. for a few hours a week. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for someone who feels they can make a positive contribution to the community through our transport, befriending, mobility aid and respite holiday services.
Gordon Riding Group for the Disabled
Volunteers are essential in every area of RDA life. From coaches to cake bakers, people support RDA in many different ways – and we always need more. Whatever skills you can bring, giving your time to your local RDA group will mean that more disabled people can enjoy the therapy and fun of horses.
Volunteering with RDA should be rewarding and fulfilling – and we want you to benefit from your time with us. Our award-winning programme of volunteer training means it’s not just our participants who get the chance to learn and achieve their goals.
We welcome volunteers of 12 and over, there is no upper age limit and we need a wide range of skills – not just with horses. RDA is a diverse organisation and we are at our best when we bring together people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.
We’re looking forward to welcoming you to the RDA family, so why not find your nearest group today
Food Train Connects
Food Train Connects provides a one to one grocery shopping services for older people who are no longer able to manage independently, through age, ill health, frailty or disability.
Becoming a Food Train Connects Shopping Friend is rewarding and it makes a huge difference to people’s lives. It’s amazing the impact that regular support with grocery shopping can have on someone who is isolated or lonely. If you want to make sure that an older person is able to live well in their own home this is a great opportunity to do so.
Shirley's Space
Various roles sought to expand the various projects operated by Shirley's Space. These include roles including, communication - Having a cup of coffee and a conversation with anybody who wishes to use Shirley’s Space services. Training will be provided if necessary. FUNDRAISING - Participating and generating ideas to ensure Shirley’s Space has the funds to continue. ADMINISTRATION - Participating in the day-to-day running of the organisation, from reception to social media. COUNSELLORS - Shirley’s Space will also require counsellors to deal with more complex situations that may arise. There is a fantastic opportunity for practice hours.
Real Life Options
To help plant and maintain the gardens, main tasks include:
• Planting Pruning Sowing Seeds Weeding
• Edging Borders Digging Ground Clearance Grass Cutting
Real Life Options
To help plant and maintain the gardens, main tasks include:
• Planting Pruning Sowing Seeds Weeding
• Edging Borders Digging Ground Clearance Grass Cutting
Real Life Options
To help plant and maintain the gardens, main tasks include:
• Planting Pruning Sowing Seeds Weeding
• Edging Borders Digging Ground Clearance Grass Cutting
Real Life Options
To help plant and maintain the gardens, main tasks include:
• Planting Pruning Sowing Seeds Weeding
• Edging Borders Digging Ground Clearance Grass Cutting
Real Life Options
To help plant and maintain the gardens, main tasks include:
• Planting Pruning Sowing Seeds Weeding
• Edging Borders Digging Ground Clearance Grass Cutting
Aberdeenshire North Foodbank
Roles within the Food bank may include; help recruit volunteers, co-ordination of the volunteer team, monitor stock levels at the centre, plus other more general Food bank duties. Ideal for both someone looking for a challenge or to someone looking for a regular volunteering role.
Aberdeenshire North Foodbank
Delivering food boxes locally. Will need to have either someone from their household to accompany them or we will arrange two cars to prevent lone working. Need to able to lift and carry boxes of food. This will be in Peterhead and surrounding area initially then when the centre opens will just be to rural areas.
SensationALL
*Volunteers are key to the success of SensationALL! *Do you have an hour or more to spare and want to make a difference in a fun and friendly environment?
SensationALL run sensory based therapy groups and services for children and adults with multiple support needs. We need volunteers to assist our team in delivering engaging and rewarding sessions for all our service users. You would be involved in activities such as crafts, baking, games and music as well as helping with the set-up, making refreshments and tidying up. Our children’s groups include access to our soft play area so they can experience free play in safe and comfortable surroundings as well as structured messy play, sensory story-time or craft activities.
Individuals interested in gaining experience working with people who have sensory and learning disabilities and autism will particularly benefit from volunteering with us however no previous experience is required.
Volunteers of all ages and backgrounds are welcome.
We also require volunteers to help with:
*Fundraising
*Events
*IT/admin tasks
*Maintenance/equipment cleaning
*Trustee Board Members
Good support and relevant training is provided to all volunteers. Every volunteer is given an induction prior to starting. Once actively volunteering with us we will extend the opportunity to attend any in-house training such as first aid, introduction to Autism, Makaton amongst others.
Contact us for more information on any of these roles. Any time volunteers can give is greatly appreciated and will make a real difference to our charity! For more information please email us at volunteering@sensationall.org.uk or tel.: 01224 476699
Home-Start Deeside, Alford and Strathdon
Family Visiting Volunteers. Full training given. The course runs for one day a week over a four week period, usually on a Wednesday and always fits in with school hours. Any interested volunteers can contact us for more information or an application form on 01330 824443 or email on info@homestartdeeside.org
Crathie Opportunity Holidays
Are you a keen gardener then Crathie Opportunity Holidays would love to hear from you. They have a Wednesday morning gardening group of volunteers.
Victoria & Albert Halls (Ballater) Trust
The rust are needing two new Trustees to join their experienced Board and keep the wonderful V & A Halls sustainable for the future. Enthusiam and time to help, local knowledge and engagement useful
Ability Net
We are looking for volunteers to provide a timely, effective, free and impartial advice and assistance on a one-off or short term basis, to disabled or older people to resolve their computer related issues in their home and/or remotely. This role requires you to advise on hardware and software, including upgrades, installing new software packages, initial set up of equipment and resolving any client issues. If you think you would be suitable for this role, please contact Chris Grant on 07388 431444.
Ability Net
We are looking for volunteers to provide a timely, effective, free and impartial advice and assistance on a one-off or short term basis, to disabled or older people to resolve their computer related issues in their home and/or remotely. This role requires you to advise on hardware and software, including upgrades, installing new software packages, initial set up of equipment and resolving any client issues. If you think you would be suitable for this role, please contact Chris Grant on 07388 431444.
Ability Net
We are looking for volunteers to provide a timely, effective, free and impartial advice and assistance on a one-off or short term basis, to disabled or older people to resolve their computer related issues in their home and/or remotely. This role requires you to advise on hardware and software, including upgrades, installing new software packages, initial set up of equipment and resolving any client issues. If you think you would be suitable for this role, please contact Chris Grant on 07388 431444.
Police Scotland Youth Volunteers (North Aberdeenshire)
Adult Leaders should be aged eighteen years or over. They will assist with the running of weekly PSYV group meetings and be involved with local community based projects and charities. Adult Leaders will also have the opportunity to be involved in attending local and national major events as part of the PSYV.
There will be a group meeting every week for two hours in an evening and all Youth Volunteers will be expected to volunteer at least three hours a month supporting local projects. Adult Leaders will be required to assist with this.
There will be a flexible approach taken to the number of hours an Adult leader can commit and this can be discussed with the Group Coordinator.
All Adult Leaders will require a PVG check and vetting any costs associated with this will be met by Police Scotland. Full training and support will be provided.
For more specific information contact the PSYV Fraserburgh group Coordinator for an informal discussion.
You can find out a bit more about the PSYV by visiting our Facebook page at; www.facebook.com/PSYVPoliceScotland or following us on Twitter @PolScotYouth www.scotland.police.uk/recruitment/police-scotland-youth-volunteers
Police Scotland Youth Volunteers (North Aberdeenshire)
Adult Leaders should be aged eighteen years or over. They will assist with the running of weekly PSYV group meetings and be involved with local community based projects and charities. Adult Leaders will also have the opportunity to be involved in attending local and national major events as part of the PSYV.
There will be a group meeting every week for two hours in an evening and all Youth Volunteers will be expected to volunteer at least three hours a month supporting local projects. Adult Leaders will be required to assist with this.
There will be a flexible approach taken to the number of hours an Adult leader can commit and this can be discussed with the Group Coordinator.
All Adult Leaders will require a PVG check and vetting any costs associated with this will be met by Police Scotland. Full training and support will be provided.
For more specific information contact the PSYV Fraserburgh group Coordinator for an informal discussion.
You can find out a bit more about the PSYV by visiting our Facebook page at; www.facebook.com/PSYVPoliceScotland or following us on Twitter @PolScotYouth www.scotland.police.uk/recruitment/police-scotland-youth-volunteers
Police Scotland Youth Volunteers (North Aberdeenshire)
Adult Leaders should be aged eighteen years or over. They will assist with the running of weekly PSYV group meetings and be involved with local community based projects and charities. Adult Leaders will also have the opportunity to be involved in attending local and national major events as part of the PSYV.
There will be a group meeting every week for two hours in an evening and all Youth Volunteers will be expected to volunteer at least three hours a month supporting local projects. Adult Leaders will be required to assist with this.
There will be a flexible approach taken to the number of hours an Adult leader can commit and this can be discussed with the Group Coordinator.
All Adult Leaders will require a PVG check and vetting any costs associated with this will be met by Police Scotland. Full training and support will be provided.
For more specific information contact the PSYV Fraserburgh group Coordinator for an informal discussion.
You can find out a bit more about the PSYV by visiting our Facebook page at; www.facebook.com/PSYVPoliceScotland or following us on Twitter @PolScotYouth www.scotland.police.uk/recruitment/police-scotland-youth-volunteers
Police Scotland Youth Volunteers (North Aberdeenshire)
Adult Leaders should be aged eighteen years or over. They will assist with the running of weekly PSYV group meetings and be involved with local community based projects and charities. Adult Leaders will also have the opportunity to be involved in attending local and national major events as part of the PSYV.
There will be a group meeting every week for two hours in an evening and all Youth Volunteers will be expected to volunteer at least three hours a month supporting local projects. Adult Leaders will be required to assist with this.
There will be a flexible approach taken to the number of hours an Adult leader can commit and this can be discussed with the Group Coordinator.
All Adult Leaders will require a PVG check and vetting any costs associated with this will be met by Police Scotland. Full training and support will be provided.
For more specific information contact the PSYV Fraserburgh group Coordinator for an informal discussion.
You can find out a bit more about the PSYV by visiting our Facebook page at; www.facebook.com/PSYVPoliceScotland or following us on Twitter @PolScotYouth www.scotland.police.uk/recruitment/police-scotland-youth-volunteers
Aberdeenshire North Foodbank
Foodbank Warehouse Volunteers
This role involves working as part of the warehouse team in managing our stock, preparing food parcels and organising food for deliveries
Food donations are sorted, weighed and packed ready for distribution or for storage in the warehouse. You need a keen eye for detail and be able to undertake light and heavy lifting.
Key tasks:
• Receive food donations from members of the public and thank them
• Helping to weigh and manage food donations, Sort food by date and type, removing any items that are damaged or out-of-date and weighing these out separately
• Pack emergency food boxes prior to distribution
• Collect food donations for supermarkets and other donation points
Aberdeenshire North Foodbank
Once the full Covid related restrictions have been fully lifted and once our Fraserburgh store is fully operational. Roles within the Food bank may include; help recruit volunteers, co-ordination of the volunteer team, monitor stock levels at the centre, plus other more general Food bank duties. Ideal for both someone looking for a challenge or to someone looking for a regular volunteering role.
NHS Grampian
The position is one of responsibility for the general health and safety of patients and visitors to the hospital during COVID-19
To provide support to hospital staff, ensuring patients and visitors are directed to the correct department whilst ensuring physical distancing and PPE guidelines are followed.
Main Duties
• To greet patients/visitors in a friendly and professional manner on their entry to the building.
• To control access to the hospital ensuring all entrants to the building have a previously arranged appointment.
• To contact departments to triage situation, if needed.
• To record information on a patient audit to monitor footfall.
• To direct patients and visitors to the PPE and Hand Sanitising Stations and monitor when these stocks need replenished.
• To ensure all patients and visitors adhere to physical distancing and PPE guidelines.
• To ensure entrants, if they are accompanied, meet the latest PD and PPE guidelines.
• To direct patients and visitors to the correct department.
• To be familiar with the local fire plan and observe fire regulations.
Personal Requirements
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well with the public.
• Organised, focused and able to follow details given in instructions.
• Physically fit for job requirements.
• Ability to work quickly and calmly under pressure.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to listen and empathise.
• Patience and tolerance.
• Excellent verbal skills.
• Good reasoning and decision making skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations.
• Flexibility in relation to job demands.
• Ability to work well on own initiative.
• PVG/background check required
Communication and relationship skills
• The post holder may be required to communicate confidential information to hospital staff.
• The post holder must maintain an appropriate level of discretion and confidentiality at all times.
• The post holder must have a sympathetic manner, when dealing with members of the public, who may at times be distressed and upset.
Physical Effort
• Prolonged periods seated.
Kincardine & Deeside Befriending
Volunteer Befrienders are ‘matched’ with an older person who is living independently in their own home but who is experiencing social isolation and loneliness. This may be due to bereavement, ill-health, increasing frailty or loosing contacts within their community.
Volunteers will be matched with an older person close to where they live. By being a regular and reliable visitor to the older person the volunteer helps to increase confidence on staying at home and improves someone’s quality of life.
A weekly or fortnightly visit of around an hour may be home visit to chat over a cuppa, do crosswords or other games, or an outing to a nearby café, shops or local beauty spot.
The activities within the befriending visit are based on the needs and wishes of the older person.
Kincardine & Deeside Befriending
Volunteer Befrienders are ‘matched’ with an older person who is living independently in their own home but who is experiencing social isolation and loneliness. This may be due to bereavement, ill-health, increasing frailty or loosing contacts within their community.
Volunteers will be matched with an older person close to where they live. By being a regular and reliable visitor to the older person the volunteer helps to increase confidence on staying at home and improves someone’s quality of life.
A weekly or fortnightly visit of around an hour may be home visit to chat over a cuppa, do crosswords or other games, or an outing to a nearby café, shops or local beauty spot.
The activities within the befriending visit are based on the needs and wishes of the older person.
Kincardine & Deeside Befriending
Volunteer Befrienders are ‘matched’ with an older person who is living independently in their own home but who is experiencing social isolation and loneliness. This may be due to bereavement, ill-health, increasing frailty or loosing contacts within their community.
Volunteers will be matched with an older person close to where they live. By being a regular and reliable visitor to the older person the volunteer helps to increase confidence on staying at home and improves someone’s quality of life.
A weekly or fortnightly visit of around an hour may be home visit to chat over a cuppa, do crosswords or other games, or an outing to a nearby café, shops or local beauty spot.
The activities within the befriending visit are based on the needs and wishes of the older person.
Kincardine & Deeside Befriending
Volunteer Befrienders are ‘matched’ with an older person who is living independently in their own home but who is experiencing social isolation and loneliness. This may be due to bereavement, ill-health, increasing frailty or loosing contacts within their community.
Volunteers will be matched with an older person close to where they live. By being a regular and reliable visitor to the older person the volunteer helps to increase confidence on staying at home and improves someone’s quality of life.
A weekly or fortnightly visit of around an hour may be home visit to chat over a cuppa, do crosswords or other games, or an outing to a nearby café, shops or local beauty spot.
The activities within the befriending visit are based on the needs and wishes of the older person.
Kincardine & Deeside Befriending
Volunteer Befrienders are ‘matched’ with an older person who is living independently in their own home but who is experiencing social isolation and loneliness. This may be due to bereavement, ill-health, increasing frailty or loosing contacts within their community.
Volunteers will be matched with an older person close to where they live. By being a regular and reliable visitor to the older person the volunteer helps to increase confidence on staying at home and improves someone’s quality of life.
A weekly or fortnightly visit of around an hour may be home visit to chat over a cuppa, do crosswords or other games, or an outing to a nearby café, shops or local beauty spot.
The activities within the befriending visit are based on the needs and wishes of the older person.
Kincardine & Deeside Befriending
Volunteer Befrienders are ‘matched’ with an older person who is living independently in their own home but who is experiencing social isolation and loneliness. This may be due to bereavement, ill-health, increasing frailty or loosing contacts within their community.
Volunteers will be matched with an older person close to where they live. By being a regular and reliable visitor to the older person the volunteer helps to increase confidence on staying at home and improves someone’s quality of life.
A weekly or fortnightly visit of around an hour may be home visit to chat over a cuppa, do crosswords or other games, or an outing to a nearby café, shops or local beauty spot.
The activities within the befriending visit are based on the needs and wishes of the older person.
Kincardine & Deeside Befriending
Volunteer Befrienders are ‘matched’ with an older person who is living independently in their own home but who is experiencing social isolation and loneliness. This may be due to bereavement, ill-health, increasing frailty or loosing contacts within their community.
Volunteers will be matched with an older person close to where they live. By being a regular and reliable visitor to the older person the volunteer helps to increase confidence on staying at home and improves someone’s quality of life.
A weekly or fortnightly visit of around an hour may be home visit to chat over a cuppa, do crosswords or other games, or an outing to a nearby café, shops or local beauty spot.
The activities within the befriending visit are based on the needs and wishes of the older person.
Kincardine & Deeside Befriending
Volunteer Befrienders are ‘matched’ with an older person who is living independently in their own home but who is experiencing social isolation and loneliness. This may be due to bereavement, ill-health, increasing frailty or loosing contacts within their community.
Volunteers will be matched with an older person close to where they live. By being a regular and reliable visitor to the older person the volunteer helps to increase confidence on staying at home and improves someone’s quality of life.
A weekly or fortnightly visit of around an hour may be home visit to chat over a cuppa, do crosswords or other games, or an outing to a nearby café, shops or local beauty spot.
The activities within the befriending visit are based on the needs and wishes of the older person.
Udny Community Trust
General help required in our newly opened Cafe
Setting tables, serving drinks/meals, clearing tables and general tidying up
Aberdeenshire Council Day Care Services
Weekly shopping - access to transport would be useful
Outside duties - willingness to get hands on with odd jobs
Drop in chats/activities - if you have a smile and want to share it with others, why not give it a try?
Full support from staff members given.
Alford Heritage Museum
The Museum are looking for new volunteers who have an interest or knowledge in the local history and Heritage of Alford do help with visitors when they re open, possibly tour guides and to help with spring clean of museum. This is a fascinating museum full of into artefacts of days gone by. Keen for volunteers to work in pairs to encourage social involvement/buddy system.
Daniels Place
As a volunteer you’ll help sort through donations and ensure that shelves are kept stocked and that ‘use first’ items are displayed. Complete forms for people using the Food bank and if they’re using it regularly ask them if they’d like to speak to someone to get the help they need.
Covid-19 protocols must always be followed, for example, wearing face masks and keeping hands and surfaces clean.
Daniels Place
As a volunteer you’ll help open up the charity shop, make sure the shop is clean and tidy and that donations are displayed properly. If you volunteer on a Friday, you’ll be accepting and sorting through donations. At the end of the day, you’ll close up the shop and ensure all paperwork is complete.
Covid-19 protocols must always be followed, for example, wearing face masks and keeping hands and surfaces clean.
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Talkable offers a talkline to anyone suffering from panic or anxiety.
We currently have a range of ways that you can help as a volunteer and as we continue to grow and provide ever more vital support to people. Opportunities to join our team of volunteers include:
*Call Handler Volunteers.
*Message Line Volunteers.
*Legal Advisor Volunteer(s).
*Mental Health Consultant Volunteer(s).
*Policy and Procedure Advisor Volunteers.
Excellent support and any relevant training is provided to all volunteers. There will also be an Area Manager to oversee everything and volunteers will be a part of a group of others who all help and support one another.
There are flexible times available to assist. All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated.
For more information about any of these volunteer roles or any other ways you wish to help us as a volunteer please contact Chelsea Birkett at E Mail: info@talkable.online or tel: 07999 453655.
Last updated 9 hours ago
Talkable offers a talkline to anyone suffering from panic or anxiety.
We are currently looking for people who have knowledge and understanding around mental health issues and who would like to volunteer at talkable. You would be required to answer the phone to provide a vital listening ear for our service users.
You will be required to download an app to allow calls to come through and preferably be able to download whatsapp as this is where all our communication among us happens.
An excellent opportunity to help and make a real difference for people. All help is greatly appreciated.
For more information please contact Chelsea Birkett at E Mail: info@talkable.online or tel: 07999 453655.
Last updated 9 hours ago
Talkable offers a talkline to anyone suffering from panic or anxiety.
We are currently looking for someone who has knowledge and understanding around legal matters and could advise us on any such matters as our organisation continues to grow, develop and help people.
This would not be a full time role, it would be flexible to suit volunteers/on an as and when required basis when we need documents looking over or creating.
An excellent opportunity to help in our vital work. All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated.
For more information please contact Chelsea Birkett at E Mail: info@talkable.online or tel: 07999 453655.
Last updated 9 hours ago
Talkable offers a talkline to anyone suffering from panic or anxiety.
We are currently looking for a trained or trainee therapist or someone with extensive knowledge in the mental health sector that would be able to advise us if we had any questions that we did not know the answer for from any of our users.
Instead of working scheduled times we could have your position as flexible and it would be a case of we reach out to you with a question and you can respond at the earliest convenience.
An excellent opportunity to help in our vital work. All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated.
For more information please contact Chelsea Birkett at E Mail: info@talkable.online or tel: 07999 453655.
Last updated 9 hours ago
Talkable offers a talkline to anyone suffering from panic or anxiety.
We noticed some of the users were too anxious to call at first so we decided to open up a messenger service over Facebook so they can ease into phoning.
The message line role would require you to provide the listening service over Facebook. You would be required to talk to people to put them at ease and offer to call them over Facebook. You would also be encouraging people to schedule a call in with the phone line or just encourage them to use the phone line themselves but if they are too anxious you would just continue to talk to them over messenger .
An excellent opportunity to help in our vital work. All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated.
For more information please contact Chelsea Birkett at E Mail: info@talkable.online or tel: 07999 453655.
Last updated 9 hours ago
Talkable offers a talkline to anyone suffering from panic or anxiety.
We are currently looking for someone who has knowledge and understanding around policies and safeguarding documents.
This would not be a full time role, it would be flexible to suit volunteers/on an as and when required basis when we need documents looking over or creating.
An excellent opportunity to help in our vital work. All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated.
For more information please contact Chelsea Birkett at E Mail: info@talkable.online or tel: 07999 453655.
Last updated 9 hours ago
Assist the local fundraising team in promoting and taking part in a variety of activities to raise money for Guide Dogs.
• Street collections on ‘flag’ days
• Help on stalls at local events
• Take Collection Boxes to local businesses
• Attending local events organised by Branches or Community Fundraiser and keeping track of what we sell on our stalls (including the cuddly toys!)
• Count donations
• Fundraisers are usually members of the local fundraising group
Last updated 15 hours ago
Be the key contact for fundraising in your local community to raise money from a variety of activities such as collections, social events and Tea Parties.
• Organising and attending events such as the Great Guide Dogs Tea Party, Pub Quizzes and collections in your local area
• Encouraging local businesses, schools and groups to name their own guide dog puppy
• Building relationships with local networks, socials groups, schools and businesses to encourage them to host their own event in support of Guide Dogs
• Working as part of Guide Dogs’ fundraising team with staff and volunteers
• Liaising with Community Fundraiser informing them of events in your area
• Making sure your fundraising policies and procedures are followed.
• Ensuring income raised from events is banked in a timely manner.
• Ensuring that any information provided by Guide Dogs is cascaded to relevant supporters or volunteers.
Last updated 15 hours ago
* Your Credit Union needs you…...come and help shape the future of Grampian Credit Union! *
This year, we have vacancies for Non-Executive Directors, and members of our Supervisory Committee. These vacancies have arisen from Directors & Supervisory Committee members reaching the end of their current terms, or because they are moving on.
Information about the available roles, responsibilities and essential skills required for both roles can be accessed on our website at https://www.grampiancreditunion.co.uk/content.asp?section=25&bgc=&sbgc=
Volunteering with us in these roles is rewarding and offers the satisfaction of knowing you are helping our Credit Union to grow, develop, and maintain a successful organisation for the common good. Moreover, you will develop and or hone transferable skills.
Want to know more about volunteering with us? Contact us via email - admin@grampiancreditunion.co.uk and we will be pleased to hear from you.
Also, would you (a member of Grampian Credit Union) like to nominate someone that you think would be interested in our roles? Please contact us via email admin@grampiancreditunion.co.uk OR call us on 01224 561506.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Last updated 2 days ago
Democracy Volunteers is the UK's leading election observation group. We observe elections to assess the quality of them and to report back to returning officers, the UK's Electoral Commission and to government. We do this by a combination of interview with key election officials as well as in-person observations of elections, such as attending polling stations and the counting process.
On May 6th, 2021 we will be deploying around 200 observers, accredited by the Electoral Commission, to observe the devolved parliamentary election in Scotland and other electoral events across the UK.
The day will consist of travelling around your designated area (this will be within the city’s wider area) and visiting polling stations with a partner, in order to help us collect data on a wide variety of subjects. Don’t worry: This will all be explained in depth through online training and seminars in addition to other events such as a pre-deployment event taking place in the week prior to polling day. Election observation is a great way to learn more about the democratic process in action, learn more about electoral standards in the UK and contribute to civil society!
Key things to consider before applying are:
• You must be available all day from 6:45am until 10:15pm on the May 6th 2021. The day is very long and tiring, but enjoyable and rewarding!
• You must be polite and respectful to all officials and the public throughout the day in line with our code of conduct.
• Have a positive mental attitude.
• Be able to follow the training provided and accurately record data.
• Be available for a training and deployment session in your area scheduled to take place in the week prior to the election (More details will be given nearer the deployment)
Please note that this role is apolitical and as such we are not able to consider any volunteering candidate if they are a member of a political party or are actively campaigning for any candidate at these elections.
Expenses are covered for travel and subsistence on polling day and for counting. Full training is conducted online and we will be holding a series of online events to tell potential observers more about the process.
Application is by CV. Once processed we will be in touch with all applicants within 10 working days informing you whether we intend to proceed with your application. More information can be found about Democracy Volunteers at www.democracyvolunteers.org
(All observers will be equipped for elections based on the health limitations in place at the time and be registered by Democracy Volunteers with the UK's Electoral Commission).
Last updated 2 days ago