Are you a good listener with an empathetic, professional and methodical approach? Do you have two hours a week to support vulnerable adults with myalgic encephalomyelitis (M.E.)/chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)? Action for M.E.’s UK-wide advocacy service, expanding in Scotland, supports adults with M.E./CFS to understand their rights, make informed choices, and have their views and wishes heard and respected, dealing with issues including health, social care, housing and employment. You’ll work entirely online/by phone to meet and represent clients, agree an action plan, undertake research, contact professionals and more. Full training, support and supervision provided by our experienced, friendly team.

Are you a good listener with an empathetic, professional and methodical approach? Do you have two hours a week to support vulnerable adults with myalgic encephalomyelitis (M.E.)/chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)? Action for M.E.’s UK-wide advocacy service, expanding in Scotland, supports adults with M.E./CFS to understand their rights, make informed choices, and have their views and wishes heard and respected, dealing with issues including health, social care, housing and employment. You’ll work entirely online/by phone to meet and represent clients, agree an action plan, undertake research, contact professionals and more. Full training, support and supervision provided by our experienced, friendly team.

Are you a good listener with an empathetic, professional and methodical approach? Do you have two hours a week to support vulnerable adults with myalgic encephalomyelitis (M.E.)/chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)? Action for M.E.’s UK-wide advocacy service, expanding in Scotland, supports adults with M.E./CFS to understand their rights, make informed choices, and have their views and wishes heard and respected, dealing with issues including health, social care, housing and employment. You’ll work entirely online/by phone to meet and represent clients, agree an action plan, undertake research, contact professionals and more. Full training, support and supervision provided by our experienced, friendly team.

Are you a good listener with an empathetic, professional and methodical approach? Do you have two hours a week to support vulnerable adults with myalgic encephalomyelitis (M.E.)/chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)? Action for M.E.’s UK-wide advocacy service, expanding in Scotland, supports adults with M.E./CFS to understand their rights, make informed choices, and have their views and wishes heard and respected, dealing with issues including health, social care, housing and employment. You’ll work entirely online/by phone to meet and represent clients, agree an action plan, undertake research, contact professionals and more. Full training, support and supervision provided by our experienced, friendly team.

Are you a good listener with an empathetic, professional and methodical approach? Do you have two hours a week to support vulnerable adults with myalgic encephalomyelitis (M.E.)/chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)? Action for M.E.’s UK-wide advocacy service, expanding in Scotland, supports adults with M.E./CFS to understand their rights, make informed choices, and have their views and wishes heard and respected, dealing with issues including health, social care, housing and employment. You’ll work entirely online/by phone to meet and represent clients, agree an action plan, undertake research, contact professionals and more. Full training, support and supervision provided by our experienced, friendly team.

Are you a good listener with an empathetic, professional and methodical approach? Do you have two hours a week to support vulnerable adults with myalgic encephalomyelitis (M.E.)/chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)? Action for M.E.’s UK-wide advocacy service, expanding in Scotland, supports adults with M.E./CFS to understand their rights, make informed choices, and have their views and wishes heard and respected, dealing with issues including health, social care, housing and employment. You’ll work entirely online/by phone to meet and represent clients, agree an action plan, undertake research, contact professionals and more. Full training, support and supervision provided by our experienced, friendly team.

Many blind and partially-sighted people are already quite isolated due to their visual impairment and the pandemic has only made things that much harder. However, a weekly phone call or a cup of tea with a volunteer befriender could help provide a vital social connection for veterans with sight loss. If you love a relaxed, friendly chat on the phone and if the idea of doing this whilst also making a genuine impact as a volunteer sounds too good to be true … read on. Our members tell us that their regular check-ins and chats or visits with someone at Sight Scotland Veterans are something they look forward to. Sometimes they can even be a lifeline. Just a simple phone call once a week can make the difference that helps one of our members overcome the effects of isolation and loneliness. We need a friendly and naturally chatty home-based volunteer who can check in regularly with our members by phone, take some time to make sure they are doing OK, and fill them in with all the latest gossip at Sight Scotland Veterans. You will never be cold calling, there’s no pressure and nothing to sell. We will only ask you to call signed-up Sight Scotland Veterans members who we know will be only too happy to hear from you. Some volunteers can also do face to face volunteering, as restrictions eased. As a volunteer, you will get to know inspiring people, gain valuable experiences, and help us to change the lives of those who have served their country. For more information please contact James Whyte, Volunteer Development Manager at email james.whyte@sightscotland.org.uk or tel.: 0131 446 3154.

Many blind and partially-sighted people are already quite isolated due to their visual impairment and the pandemic has only made things that much harder. However, a weekly phone call or a cup of tea with a volunteer befriender could help provide a vital social connection for veterans with sight loss. If you love a relaxed, friendly chat on the phone and if the idea of doing this whilst also making a genuine impact as a volunteer sounds too good to be true … read on. Our members tell us that their regular check-ins and chats or visits with someone at Sight Scotland Veterans are something they look forward to. Sometimes they can even be a lifeline. Just a simple phone call once a week can make the difference that helps one of our members overcome the effects of isolation and loneliness. We need a friendly and naturally chatty home-based volunteer who can check in regularly with our members by phone, take some time to make sure they are doing OK, and fill them in with all the latest gossip at Sight Scotland Veterans. You will never be cold calling, there’s no pressure and nothing to sell. We will only ask you to call signed-up Sight Scotland Veterans members who we know will be only too happy to hear from you. Some volunteers can also do face to face volunteering, as restrictions eased. As a volunteer, you will get to know inspiring people, gain valuable experiences, and help us to change the lives of those who have served their country. For more information please contact James Whyte, Volunteer Development Manager at email james.whyte@sightscotland.org.uk or tel.: 0131 446 3154.

Many blind and partially-sighted people are already quite isolated due to their visual impairment and the pandemic has only made things that much harder. However, a weekly phone call or a cup of tea with a volunteer befriender could help provide a vital social connection for veterans with sight loss. If you love a relaxed, friendly chat on the phone and if the idea of doing this whilst also making a genuine impact as a volunteer sounds too good to be true … read on. Our members tell us that their regular check-ins and chats or visits with someone at Sight Scotland Veterans are something they look forward to. Sometimes they can even be a lifeline. Just a simple phone call once a week can make the difference that helps one of our members overcome the effects of isolation and loneliness. We need a friendly and naturally chatty home-based volunteer who can check in regularly with our members by phone, take some time to make sure they are doing OK, and fill them in with all the latest gossip at Sight Scotland Veterans. You will never be cold calling, there’s no pressure and nothing to sell. We will only ask you to call signed-up Sight Scotland Veterans members who we know will be only too happy to hear from you. Some volunteers can also do face to face volunteering, as restrictions eased. As a volunteer, you will get to know inspiring people, gain valuable experiences, and help us to change the lives of those who have served their country. For more information please contact James Whyte, Volunteer Development Manager at email james.whyte@sightscotland.org.uk or tel.: 0131 446 3154.

Many blind and partially-sighted people are already quite isolated due to their visual impairment and the pandemic has only made things that much harder. However, a weekly phone call or a cup of tea with a volunteer befriender could help provide a vital social connection for veterans with sight loss. If you love a relaxed, friendly chat on the phone and if the idea of doing this whilst also making a genuine impact as a volunteer sounds too good to be true … read on. Our members tell us that their regular check-ins and chats or visits with someone at Sight Scotland Veterans are something they look forward to. Sometimes they can even be a lifeline. Just a simple phone call once a week can make the difference that helps one of our members overcome the effects of isolation and loneliness. We need a friendly and naturally chatty home-based volunteer who can check in regularly with our members by phone, take some time to make sure they are doing OK, and fill them in with all the latest gossip at Sight Scotland Veterans. You will never be cold calling, there’s no pressure and nothing to sell. We will only ask you to call signed-up Sight Scotland Veterans members who we know will be only too happy to hear from you. Some volunteers can also do face to face volunteering, as restrictions eased. As a volunteer, you will get to know inspiring people, gain valuable experiences, and help us to change the lives of those who have served their country. For more information please contact James Whyte, Volunteer Development Manager at email james.whyte@sightscotland.org.uk or tel.: 0131 446 3154.

Volunteers are essential to Legion Scotland’s ability to support veterans in the community. We are currently recruiting volunteers to enable us to deliver the new ‘Veterans Community Support Service’. Trained and supported volunteers will be ‘matched’ with Armed Forces veterans and then provide a befriending relationship in the community – this could take the form of a regular social visit to relieve isolation and loneliness, or else to provide assistance with more specific issues at other times – training and support are provided and volunteers will be PVG checked prior to contact with clients. This is not a personal care or advisory service. This is a tremendous opportunity to volunteer with Legion Scotland and support veterans. All volunteers are provided with excellent training, support and all assistance is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact Emily Clark, Veterans Community Support Co-ordinator – at Email: e.clark@legionscotland.org.uk or tel.: 07876 202437.

Volunteers are essential to Legion Scotland’s ability to support veterans in the community. We are currently recruiting volunteers to enable us to deliver the new ‘Veterans Community Support Service’. Trained and supported volunteers will be ‘matched’ with Armed Forces veterans and then provide a befriending relationship in the community – this could take the form of a regular social visit to relieve isolation and loneliness, or else to provide assistance with more specific issues at other times – training and support are provided and volunteers will be PVG checked prior to contact with clients. This is not a personal care or advisory service. This is a tremendous opportunity to volunteer with Legion Scotland and support veterans. All volunteers are provided with excellent training, support and all assistance is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact Emily Clark, Veterans Community Support Co-ordinator – at Email: e.clark@legionscotland.org.uk or tel.: 07876 202437.

Volunteers are essential to Legion Scotland’s ability to support veterans in the community. We are currently recruiting volunteers to enable us to deliver the new ‘Veterans Community Support Service’. Trained and supported volunteers will be ‘matched’ with Armed Forces veterans and then provide a befriending relationship in the community – this could take the form of a regular social visit to relieve isolation and loneliness, or else to provide assistance with more specific issues at other times – training and support are provided and volunteers will be PVG checked prior to contact with clients. This is not a personal care or advisory service. This is a tremendous opportunity to volunteer with Legion Scotland and support veterans. All volunteers are provided with excellent training, support and all assistance is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact Emily Clark, Veterans Community Support Co-ordinator – at Email: e.clark@legionscotland.org.uk or tel.: 07876 202437.

Volunteer in our shops Our  shop volunteers  are  helping us beat cancer right now.   In 2019/20, 14,000 volunteers gave 3.1 million hours of their time and sold items totalling £15million. These funds are helping us start new clinical trials and research treatments as we speak.  If you  volunteer  at a Cancer Research UK shop,  you too could make a real difference to what we can achieve.  Nothing we do would be possible without  amazing volunteers  like you.  You’ll also  gain valuable skills to help develop your CV and experience.  And you’ll volunteer alongside a wonderful team of passionate, friendly people  who will support you  every step of the way.  Volunteering is open to everyone and no experience is required.  So,  if you’re looking for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from  you.  What do shop volunteers do?  Volunteering in our shops is varied, exciting and rewarding. No two days are the same and you have the chance to flex different skills regularly. There are always new opportunities to keep you engaged and help you grow and develop in your role.  While this list is not exhaustive, it gives you a flavour of some of the typical tasks in our charity shops:  Serving customers, taking  payments  and providing good all-round customer service  Sorting through donated items and pricing stock  Working on window and shop displays  Keeping the shop tidy, clean and well organised  Interacting with the general public  Following new health, safety and social distancing measures  You don’t need any experience to volunteer  You just need to be motivated, hardworking and enjoy being part of a team. There’ll be a full induction as well as ongoing training opportunities to make sure you’re fully confident and able to excel in your role.  Why should I volunteer? Volunteering brings a wealth of benefits, both personal and professional.   Every volunteer hour  you  donate means we can sell 6 items and make £20 of income. So, if you volunteer for a 7-hour day, this can generate £140. That means that every day you volunteer, you’ll be raising more funds to beat cancer.   You’ll gain important skills that are hugely valued in the workplace such as teamwork, communication and using your initiative.  You can boost your CV by working towards an NVQ in Retail with Derby College,  and  we'll provide you with a reference.  It will allow you to get involved in your local community and to meet new friends.  Our friendly  CRUK  team will be there to support you all the way – offering guidance and helping you build your confidence.  It’s fun – you’ll gain real satisfaction from volunteering alongside our warm, friendly shop volunteers who will make you feel right at home. The minimum age for volunteering in our shops is 18 . If  you’re aged  between 16 -18 you may still be able to volunteer in our  shops,  but you must be on a recognised scheme, for example, the Duke of Edinburgh. 

Do you have one hour a week to spend with a lonely or isolated ex-serviceperson? Could you brighten someone's day by visiting them for a cup of tea and a chat, or meeting them in a cafe or community space? Could you take someone along to one of our lunches or activities, and be a 'trusted friend' they can turn to when they are in need of help or advice? Our befrienders offer the lifeline of companionship, and relay any issues or needs to a local coordinator so they can be dealt with quickly and reliably. Our clients are ex-service people and their dependents (men and women). Our service covers the whole of Scotland, and we are recruiting now across the north east. In return you will gain valuable experience, enjoy our comradeship programme and have mileage and approved expenses reimbursed.

Do you have one hour a week to spend with a lonely or isolated ex-serviceperson? Could you brighten someone's day by visiting them for a cup of tea and a chat, or meeting them in a cafe or community space? Could you take someone along to one of our lunches or activities, and be a 'trusted friend' they can turn to when they are in need of help or advice? Our befrienders offer the lifeline of companionship, and relay any issues or needs to a local coordinator so they can be dealt with quickly and reliably. Our clients are ex-service people and their dependents (men and women). Our service covers the whole of Scotland, and we are recruiting now across the north east. In return you will gain valuable experience, enjoy our comradeship programme and have mileage and approved expenses reimbursed.

This volunteer role is specifically focused on creating a space online where young people across Scotland can chat together, share ideas, raise issues and have fun! This opportunity is open to any young person aged 18-25 across Scotland with Type 1 diabetes. You will be given support and training to run this group and for other skills needed to be a peer supporter. What you will be doing Attend project activities and meetings with the other Peer Supporters over zoom to design and oversee the project. Share ideas about what would make a difference to the life of young people with Type 1 Diabetes. Alongside your fellow Peer Support volunteers, you will plan and moderate conversation on a large scale with young people across Scotland Promoting the project to young people across Scotland Moderate and interact with young people with Type 1 Diabetes from across Scotland on our digital stay connected working group. Plan and suggest discussion topics, conversation and competitions that your group can take part in

This volunteer role is specifically focused on creating a space online where young people across Scotland can chat together, share ideas, raise issues and have fun! This opportunity is open to any young person aged 18-25 across Scotland with Type 1 diabetes. You will be given support and training to run this group and for other skills needed to be a peer supporter. What you will be doing Attend project activities and meetings with the other Peer Supporters over zoom to design and oversee the project. Share ideas about what would make a difference to the life of young people with Type 1 Diabetes. Alongside your fellow Peer Support volunteers, you will plan and moderate conversation on a large scale with young people across Scotland Promoting the project to young people across Scotland Moderate and interact with young people with Type 1 Diabetes from across Scotland on our digital stay connected working group. Plan and suggest discussion topics, conversation and competitions that your group can take part in

This volunteer role is specifically focused on creating a space online where young people across Scotland can chat together, share ideas, raise issues and have fun! This opportunity is open to any young person aged 18-25 across Scotland with Type 1 diabetes. You will be given support and training to run this group and for other skills needed to be a peer supporter. What you will be doing Attend project activities and meetings with the other Peer Supporters over zoom to design and oversee the project. Share ideas about what would make a difference to the life of young people with Type 1 Diabetes. Alongside your fellow Peer Support volunteers, you will plan and moderate conversation on a large scale with young people across Scotland Promoting the project to young people across Scotland Moderate and interact with young people with Type 1 Diabetes from across Scotland on our digital stay connected working group. Plan and suggest discussion topics, conversation and competitions that your group can take part in

The Miscarriage Inormation support Service (MISS) is offering a rewarding and exciting opportunity for a Personal Assistant to the Board which will play a key role within the MISS charity and make a meaningful difference to people who have had a miscarriage, helping to achieve their goal of supporting women and men after an early pregnancy loss and onto their next pregnancy. As a Personal Assistant to the Board, your role is to provide assistance and support to the Chairperson and Board of Trustees within the charity. This includes the Vice Chair, Secretary and Treasurer. Key tasks: · To liaise with the Chair and Board of Trustees to plan, arrange and produce agendas, supporting papers and minute for management meetings and AGMs · To work alongside the charity Secretary and ensure that charity law, and regulatory requirements of reporting and public accountability are complied with · To ensure that all meetings comply with the requirements of the governing document · Support the Board and Committee for any administration tasks · Assist with communications within the team · Organising trustee induction and any ongoing training What we can Offer you? When you join the MISS charity, you are gaining a unique opportunity to make a difference in your community and raise awareness. You will be working with a team of passionate people who really care about the mental health and wellbeing of our members, and who want to make a positive and lasting difference for local families. Being part of such a small (but growing!) team offers the opportunity for real variety in your day-to-day work and the development of your role.

Moray Handyperson Services are looking for new DIY-ers to join their team, especially in the Elgin area. Volunteers complete small/minor maintenance jobs that some older or vulnerable people cannot do by themselves in their own homes. Each year, this local charity helps hundreds of people stay safe and independent in their own home. Small jobs can range from changing a light bulb, to fitting curtain rails, from assembling flat-packs, to even doing a bit of decluttering. These jobs usually take less than an hour and you can choose to do a job at a time that is convenient for you. Volunteers are usually matched to a job in their local area, and if you can't help out, that isn't a problem either, as you can say no or yes to a job. Now that's flexible volunteering! Contact them if you think you could part of their volunteer team. How It Works: The MHPS staff receive requests from clients and collect relevant details, usually over the phone. They then find a volunteer who has the skills, is nearby and is available. If the volunteer accepts the job, MHPS send the volunteer all the details they need to do the job. Most jobs require the volunteer to visit the client in the client’s own home. The volunteer first makes a brief assessment to ensure the job is as described and it is safe for them to proceed. Once the job has been carried out, there is usually opportunity to chat with the client to determine if they are well, need support in any other areas. Completion paperwork (easy and quick to do) is returned to the MHPS office.

Barnardo's protects, supports and nurtures the UK's most vulnerable children. Barnardo's helps bring out the best in children – no matter who they are or what they have been through. Our volunteers help make this happen. Our children’s services volunteers help the charity to deliver essential services in local communities, including Moray, providing support to children, young people and their families. This role provides a great opportunity to join our fantastic children’s services and help make a real difference. Barnardo’s Befrienders work with young people a 1:1 basis, offering practical assistance and emotional support, to build their self-confidence, coping mechanisms and positive relationships. The work could be focused on a particular need, such as confidence building, or it could be more focused around supporting the young person to access local community groups. We are looking for volunteers, with a passion for making a difference in young people’s lives, with a friendly and approachable attitude and an ability to engage young people, empowering them to take steps towards improving their situation and achieving their goals.

Hospital Homecoming Volunteers help people who have a had a stay in hospital and who need a bit of extra help to settle back at home. Many of these patients are likely to be identified as isolated and lonely with low support at home. This volunteer role is not ongoing and will last no longer than 12 weeks -- just the right amount of time to help someone to recover and get back on their feet. Support activities may include: • Helping someone return home from hospital (put the heating on, milk and bread in fridge) • Talking (friendly chat) in patient’s home or on the phone • Shopping (or assisting them with their shopping) • Transport – to a scheduled appointment • Going for a walk with patient to gain confidence, exercise, or walking their dog • Putting bins out, or helping with small tasks that the person may find very difficult • Update Hospital homecoming co-ordinator on patient progress, problems, queries • Maintain patient confidentiality at all times. Not part of the responsibilities • Personal care (Dressing, washing) • Wound dressing/management/medication • Emptying of catheters or any health care management

Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 shops. Our stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK. Our retail stores are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities. We have loads of amazing stock donated to us every week, and this all needs to be sorted, tagged and put on the shop-floor for sale! Making sure our shops look fantastic is another task you can get involved with. You may also be required to help out on the till too, but we will show you how that works during your time volunteering with us. We value the contribution of everyone who supports Barnardo’s. You will be a friendly face of Barnardo’s by volunteering in one of our shops. It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but we’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability. Why we want you: Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 stores. Our stores sell lots of great donated and new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK. What you will be doing: Work on the till processing sales and returns Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing Create stylish window displays Replenish stock on the shop floor Stock-take and other administrative tasks The skills you need: Friendly and helpful Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s Flexible and willing to do a variety of the shop tasks What's in it for you: Have fun and meet new people Develop skills for your CV including confidence, teamwork and problem solving Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families Learning and development opportunities through our Volunteer Academy which includes access to Level 2 Qualifications and other accredited courses Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer Other information: Minimum age 14 Shop based Location 55a High Street, Elgin, Morayshire, IV30 1EE, United Kingdom Disclaimer We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online through the link on this page, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on volunteering@barnardos.org.uk

The Forres Heritage Trust celebrates and helps preserve the great buildings, including the Tolbooth and Nelson’s Tower, histories, stories and traditions that embody this area’s unique cultural heritage, both now and for future generations. The Trust has created a new tour at the Tolbooth which unlocks the history of the building’s old police office and cells, highlighting the newly renovated courtroom as well as the parapet around the clock tower – which has never been open to the public before. Volunteers are needed as tour guides, to help by providing a warm welcome and to help visitors understand the history and context of both these remarkable buildings and their conservation. Could you help to inspire and engage our visitors with helping to tell the story and fascinating history of both of the Tolbooth and Nelson’s Tower? Training and support will be given to all volunteers, giving you materials and information for your own learning. Frequency of tours and times have yet to be finalised and will initially be dependent on volunteers' availabilities. If you would like to find out more about this role or have a chat please get in touch by emailing fhtvolunteers@outlook.com

Great opportunity to develop skills, network and make new friends two and four legged in this successful charity.

Could you help an older person living nearby with their weekly shopping? Food Train Connects is looking for volunteers to help older people with their weekly shop in Buckie, Elgin, and Forres. 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. As a volunteer shopper, you will collect the customer's shopping list, do the shopping and deliver it to their home. You can do this during your own shopping trip, or separately with expenses paid for travel. No money would be exchanged between customer and volunteer. Instead, you would pay for your customer’s shopping upfront and be reimbursed by Food Train Connects. 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. The Role: • Contact the older person you are matched with on a regular basis, usually weekly, to obtain their shopping list, carry out their shopping and then deliver to their home, putting away if necessary. • Submit brief records, receipts for payment and to report any matters of concern to staff • Keep within the boundaries of the role • To inform Food Train Connects Staff of any accidents, incidents or complaints • To maintain confidentiality • To represent Food Train in a professional manner to our members and the wider community All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. If you are interested in volunteering with us/for more information please visit https://www.foodtrainconnects.org.uk or email connects@foodtrainconnects.org.uk

Could you help an older person living nearby with their weekly shopping? Food Train Connects is looking for volunteers to help older people with their weekly shop in Buckie, Elgin, and Forres. 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. As a volunteer shopper, you will collect the customer's shopping list, do the shopping and deliver it to their home. You can do this during your own shopping trip, or separately with expenses paid for travel. No money would be exchanged between customer and volunteer. Instead, you would pay for your customer’s shopping upfront and be reimbursed by Food Train Connects. 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. The Role: • Contact the older person you are matched with on a regular basis, usually weekly, to obtain their shopping list, carry out their shopping and then deliver to their home, putting away if necessary. • Submit brief records, receipts for payment and to report any matters of concern to staff • Keep within the boundaries of the role • To inform Food Train Connects Staff of any accidents, incidents or complaints • To maintain confidentiality • To represent Food Train in a professional manner to our members and the wider community All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. If you are interested in volunteering with us/for more information please visit https://www.foodtrainconnects.org.uk or email connects@foodtrainconnects.org.uk

Could you help an older person living nearby with their weekly shopping? Food Train Connects is looking for volunteers to help older people with their weekly shop in Buckie, Elgin, and Forres. 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. As a volunteer shopper, you will collect the customer's shopping list, do the shopping and deliver it to their home. You can do this during your own shopping trip, or separately with expenses paid for travel. No money would be exchanged between customer and volunteer. Instead, you would pay for your customer’s shopping upfront and be reimbursed by Food Train Connects. 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. The Role: • Contact the older person you are matched with on a regular basis, usually weekly, to obtain their shopping list, carry out their shopping and then deliver to their home, putting away if necessary. • Submit brief records, receipts for payment and to report any matters of concern to staff • Keep within the boundaries of the role • To inform Food Train Connects Staff of any accidents, incidents or complaints • To maintain confidentiality • To represent Food Train in a professional manner to our members and the wider community All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. If you are interested in volunteering with us/for more information please visit https://www.foodtrainconnects.org.uk or email connects@foodtrainconnects.org.uk

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

Church Treasurer - basic knowledge of managing income and expenditure. No accounting experience required.

The Elgin Mosque is not just a mosque for prayers rather it is a community centre for all Muslims in Moray, and a place for non-Muslims to learn about Islam. The Mosque is looking for a volunteer to take minutes monthly on a Sunday at the Mosque from 1:00 pm til about 3.30 pm.

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

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

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

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

The Support Volunteer will provide support for patients being discharged from hospital identified as requiring additional support to aid their recovery. If support is not provided, these patients may have to remain in hospital. Patients are likely to be identified as isolated and lonely with no, or inadequate, support structures in place at home. The support for each individual will last no longer than 12 weeks. Maintaining patient confidentiality is paramount. Support activities may include the following: • Helping someone return home from hospital (heating on, milk and bread in fridge) • Talking (friendly chat) in patient’s home or on the phone • Shopping (doing someone’s shopping for them, assisting them with their shopping) • Transport – shopping, scheduled appointments, social activities • Walking – walk with patient to gain confidence, exercise, walk dog • Help around the house/garden (putting bins out, helping with tasks finding difficult) • Other reasonable support activities dependent on patient’s support needs • Update AVA co-ordinator on patient progress, problems, queries • Maintain patient confidentiality at all times. Not part of the responsibilities • Personal care (Dressing, washing) • Wound dressing/management • Emptying of catheters

Moray CAB provides independent, impartial, free and confidential information and advice to the community of Moray. Volunteer receptionists are the first point of contact for clients entering the bureau and liaise with bureau staff to direct clients to appropriate advisers and keep any waiting clients up to date on waiting times. The office is looking for a couple of new volunteers to join their reception team.

Moray CAB provides independent, impartial, free and confidential information and advice to the community of Moray. Volunteer Advisers interview clients, find the relevant information on our information system and explain this to the client so they can make an informed decision on what action to take. Advisers can also provide practical support such as assisting to complete forms or contacting other agencies on a client’s behalf. The Adviser would also make a record of the clients' visit and the advice given and actions taken so further support can be provided should the client need to return.

Forres Osprey Bus is looking for an organised individual to help with the charity's day-to-day running. The Secretary will be responsible for: - Ensuring meetings are effectively organised and minuted - Maintaining effective records and administration - Upholding the legal requirements of governing documents, charity law, company law etc. (where relevant). - Communication and correspondence with Trustees and 3rd Parties

This wonderful railway is operated entirely by volunteers and maintenance work to keep this railway in top shape has not stopped during the pandemic. Throughout the year a vast programme of work is undertaken by volunteers, ranging from working on the track, running the trains to rolling stock maintenance and building maintenance… and the list goes on. In fact, many of our volunteers try their hand at most of these various jobs as and when required – and a significant number started volunteering without having specialist skills in these areas in the first place. If you would like to lend a hand at the Railway, spend some time doing something truly hands-on, let us know.

Active Schools in Moray provides opportunities for children and young people to participate in school sport and activities. Our aim is to get all children in Moray active, in and out of school, so that it benefits their health, confidence and social skills. We offer a range of extra-curricular clubs before, during and after school that are designed to increase children’s levels of physical activity. We are looking for volunteers who would be interested in assisting or leading these activity sessions. If you or someone you know has - A passion for sport An interest in working with children An interest in gaining new experiences An interest in providing new opportunities An interest in giving something back to the community Then please get in touch by emailing us: http://sportinmoray.co.uk/mcsh/active-schools/contact-us/ We can provide our volunteers with - ✅ Voluntary hours towards Duke of Edinburgh/Saltire Awards ✅ Hours towards college/uni placements ✅ Free qualifications and coaching courses ✅ References for college/uni/job applications ✅ PVG applications ✅ Full support with all admin work (registers, risk assessments, festival/tournament entry) ✅ Full coaching equipment and resources ✅ Support and mentoring throughout You can decide how often you would like to volunteer, we are flexible in our approach and we will work around your availability. Sessions include a variety of sport and activity -- from badminton to football, from dodgeball to trampolining, from netball to table tennis, from general fitness training to skipping -- or perhaps there's a sport that you have experience of, that you would like young people to try. Volunteers can choose to help at a lunch time, or after school, or even during school holidays. You can give as little as 45 minutes a week.

Active Schools in Moray provides opportunities for children and young people to participate in school sport and activities. Our aim is to get all children in Moray active, in and out of school, so that it benefits their health, confidence and social skills. We offer a range of extra-curricular clubs before, during and after school that are designed to increase children’s levels of physical activity. We are looking for volunteers who would be interested in assisting or leading these activity sessions. If you or someone you know has - A passion for sport An interest in working with children An interest in gaining new experiences An interest in providing new opportunities An interest in giving something back to the community Then please get in touch by emailing us: http://sportinmoray.co.uk/mcsh/active-schools/contact-us/ We can provide our volunteers with - ✅ Voluntary hours towards Duke of Edinburgh/Saltire Awards ✅ Hours towards college/uni placements ✅ Free qualifications and coaching courses ✅ References for college/uni/job applications ✅ PVG applications ✅ Full support with all admin work (registers, risk assessments, festival/tournament entry) ✅ Full coaching equipment and resources ✅ Support and mentoring throughout You can decide how often you would like to volunteer, we are flexible in our approach and we will work around your availability. Sessions include a variety of sport and activity -- from badminton to football, from dodgeball to trampolining, from netball to table tennis, from general fitness training to skipping -- or perhaps there's a sport that you have experience of, that you would like young people to try. Volunteers can choose to help at a lunch time, or after school, or even during school holidays. You can give as little as 45 minutes a week.

Active Schools in Moray provides opportunities for children and young people to participate in school sport and activities. Our aim is to get all children in Moray active, in and out of school, so that it benefits their health, confidence and social skills. We offer a range of extra-curricular clubs before, during and after school that are designed to increase children’s levels of physical activity. We are looking for volunteers who would be interested in assisting or leading these activity sessions. If you or someone you know has - A passion for sport An interest in working with children An interest in gaining new experiences An interest in providing new opportunities An interest in giving something back to the community Then please get in touch by emailing us: http://sportinmoray.co.uk/mcsh/active-schools/contact-us/ We can provide our volunteers with - ✅ Voluntary hours towards Duke of Edinburgh/Saltire Awards ✅ Hours towards college/uni placements ✅ Free qualifications and coaching courses ✅ References for college/uni/job applications ✅ PVG applications ✅ Full support with all admin work (registers, risk assessments, festival/tournament entry) ✅ Full coaching equipment and resources ✅ Support and mentoring throughout You can decide how often you would like to volunteer, we are flexible in our approach and we will work around your availability. Sessions include a variety of sport and activity -- from badminton to football, from dodgeball to trampolining, from netball to table tennis, from general fitness training to skipping -- or perhaps there's a sport that you have experience of, that you would like young people to try. Volunteers can choose to help at a lunch time, or after school, or even during school holidays. You can give as little as 45 minutes a week.

Not all of Outfit Moray's outdoor instructors can drive a minibus, so we often need drivers to transport our groups from our base in Lossiemouth to the activity location in Moray. Minibus drivers require a D1 category on their licence. Join our pool of drivers!

Do you know a thing or two about websites or I.T. and could you share some of your expertise, for a short time to help Moray Fresh Start? This is a one off opportunity to help them upgrade their tech -- website, email, donating, social media -- all four are in place but they believe they could be much more effective! This is a chance to review current systems, review opportunities present changes to the committee and then importantly set up or help us to set up the agreed changes. Training of a small group of two to four computer confident volunteers would be most welcomed too! The opportunity could be one off project or could continue from time to time if the volunteer wished. This a small local charity dedicated to offering practical support to homeless people securing a tenancy and making a fresh start in life! Your expertise and skill would be very much appreciated for whatever time and advice you could give.

Do you know a thing or two about websites or I.T. and could you share some of your expertise, for a short time to help Moray Fresh Start? This is a one off opportunity to help them upgrade their tech -- website, email, donating, social media -- all four are in place but they believe they could be much more effective! This is a chance to review current systems, review opportunities present changes to the committee and then importantly set up or help us to set up the agreed changes. Training of a small group of two to four computer confident volunteers would be most welcomed too! The opportunity could be one off project or could continue from time to time if the volunteer wished. This a small local charity dedicated to offering practical support to homeless people securing a tenancy and making a fresh start in life! Your expertise and skill would be very much appreciated for whatever time and advice you could give.

Do you know a thing or two about websites or I.T. and could you share some of your expertise, for a short time to help Moray Fresh Start? This is a one off opportunity to help them upgrade their tech -- website, email, donating, social media -- all four are in place but they believe they could be much more effective! This is a chance to review current systems, review opportunities present changes to the committee and then importantly set up or help us to set up the agreed changes. Training of a small group of two to four computer confident volunteers would be most welcomed too! The opportunity could be one off project or could continue from time to time if the volunteer wished. This a small local charity dedicated to offering practical support to homeless people securing a tenancy and making a fresh start in life! Your expertise and skill would be very much appreciated for whatever time and advice you could give.

Do you know a thing or two about websites or I.T. and could you share some of your expertise, for a short time to help Moray Fresh Start? This is a one off opportunity to help them upgrade their tech -- website, email, donating, social media -- all four are in place but they believe they could be much more effective! This is a chance to review current systems, review opportunities present changes to the committee and then importantly set up or help us to set up the agreed changes. Training of a small group of two to four computer confident volunteers would be most welcomed too! The opportunity could be one off project or could continue from time to time if the volunteer wished. This a small local charity dedicated to offering practical support to homeless people securing a tenancy and making a fresh start in life! Your expertise and skill would be very much appreciated for whatever time and advice you could give.

At Blackwood we provide care (in care homes), care at home services and tenancies to people with different support needs. We believe that using technology can significantly support independent living and have offered our customers a tablet which is set up with our innovative system CleverCogs©. To support the successful adoption of this programme, we need the help of volunteers to ensure our customers are comfortable using their tablets and make the most of their tech. -What will I be doing as a Digital Buddy?: Digital Buddies will combine befriending with digital literacy, so your role will include: • helping people set up their new devices • using video calls and messaging apps • accessing online learning opportunities • explaining how to stay safe online • helping to problem solve where you don’t know the answer yourself • enjoying a chat with people to find some common interests and build a rapport quickly • helping people to find online resources that match their interests • Support sessions with learners usually take place in person, once or twice a week, so 45-60 minutes is usually enough time to make progress. • Reporting on progress made and encouraging volunteers to provide feedback on sessions This is an opportunity to be more involved with others in your local community - Helping others can also improve your own health & wellbeing! It is also a chance to develop your own skills and competencies with the option to pursue a qualification in digital skills.

At Blackwood we provide care (in care homes), care at home services and tenancies to people with different support needs. We believe that using technology can significantly support independent living and have offered our customers a tablet which is set up with our innovative system CleverCogs©. To support the successful adoption of this programme, we need the help of volunteers to ensure our customers are comfortable using their tablets and make the most of their tech. -What will I be doing as a Digital Buddy?: Digital Buddies will combine befriending with digital literacy, so your role will include: • helping people set up their new devices • using video calls and messaging apps • accessing online learning opportunities • explaining how to stay safe online • helping to problem solve where you don’t know the answer yourself • enjoying a chat with people to find some common interests and build a rapport quickly • helping people to find online resources that match their interests • Support sessions with learners usually take place in person, once or twice a week, so 45-60 minutes is usually enough time to make progress. • Reporting on progress made and encouraging volunteers to provide feedback on sessions This is an opportunity to be more involved with others in your local community - Helping others can also improve your own health & wellbeing! It is also a chance to develop your own skills and competencies with the option to pursue a qualification in digital skills.

At Blackwood we provide care (in care homes), care at home services and tenancies to people with different support needs. We believe that using technology can significantly support independent living and have offered our customers a tablet which is set up with our innovative system CleverCogs©. To support the successful adoption of this programme, we need the help of volunteers to ensure our customers are comfortable using their tablets and make the most of their tech. -What will I be doing as a Digital Buddy?: Digital Buddies will combine befriending with digital literacy, so your role will include: • helping people set up their new devices • using video calls and messaging apps • accessing online learning opportunities • explaining how to stay safe online • helping to problem solve where you don’t know the answer yourself • enjoying a chat with people to find some common interests and build a rapport quickly • helping people to find online resources that match their interests • Support sessions with learners usually take place in person, once or twice a week, so 45-60 minutes is usually enough time to make progress. • Reporting on progress made and encouraging volunteers to provide feedback on sessions This is an opportunity to be more involved with others in your local community - Helping others can also improve your own health & wellbeing! It is also a chance to develop your own skills and competencies with the option to pursue a qualification in digital skills.

Volunteer mentors with Aberlour Youth Point help provide one to one / group support for young people who are experiencing a range of difficulties in their lives in the Moray area. As a mentor, you will assist young people in solving problems, resolving conflict and making informed choices. You will help young people explore leisure time pursuits, achievements and interests which offer motivation. As a mentor you can also be involved in facilitating group activities such as music/arts and crafts. As a volunteer mentor you will be given a full induction and role specific training as well as also any ongoing training opportunities.

Aberlour Options Moray offer a safe, homely environment for children with disabilities to come and stay for a short break that gives their families a rest from their caring role. Volunteer Drivers can help support the service by assisting children and young people with travel during their stay. This can involving picking children up from their home with a staff member, taking them home after their stay, or helping them to access their regular activities while staying with the respite service. The impact you can make... Being away from home can be a daunting experience for children and young people. Volunteer Drivers play a key role in helping children and young people feel comfortable, secure and at ease from the beginning of their stay and throughout. Volunteer Drivers can impact on a child or young person’s experience through positive interactions, supporting them to participate in new experiences and to have an enjoyable stay with Aberlour Options Moray. The benefits to you... Volunteer Drivers can gain valuable experience of working with children with complex needs, and learning how to support and encourage them to participate in activities. Volunteers can develop their own skills and confidence in working with others, while being part of a supporting and engaging staff team.

This opportunity is open to online applicants worldwide.( Virtual Volunteering) Fledgling is a global online community *Please note that this is an unpaid/ Volunteer position* though a reference will be given for your CV if the work you do deserves this. About Fledgling Art Collective Central We are non-profit-making-volunteer run Arts Collective providing a platform both online and offline for those who struggle with mental health, addiction,gender dysphoria,sexuality,feel like they don't quite 'fit',or feel estranged to this world ,We encourage you to express yourselves through art as catharsis.Combining Art & Catharsis , we believe in being CathARTic.We believe the arts are a great elixir.All those who empathise and feel akin with our beliefs are Welcome also. Responsibilities: • Research topics and develop interesting posts that will appeal to our target audience • Promote the blog using social media, and other methods to alert and expand our readership • Maximizing site traffic by utilizing SEO keywords • Monitoring responses to posts via the website, social media, or other platforms to better understand the audience About Fledgling Art Collective Central We are non-profit-making-volunteer run Arts Collective providing a platform both online and offline for those who struggle with mental health, addiction,gender dysphoria,sexuality,feel like they don't quite 'fit',or feel estranged to this world ,We encourage you to express yourselves through art as catharsis.Combining Art & Catharsis , we believe in being CathARTic.We believe the arts are a great elixir.All those who empathise and feel akin with our beliefs are Welcome also. What are they looking for? Requirements: • Knowledge of blogging tools, resources, and best practises • Ability to research and write original content that is highly clickable • Previous relevant experience in this area including samples of your blog posts • Available to volunteer at least 1 hours a week What we offer you: • An opportunity to build your work experience within the field of blogging • An opportunity to be part of a team that is changing lives for people with mental health issues • We will provide work reference for you on completion Practical Considerations Practical Considerations Internet Connection , Facebook Account Ideally we would like Volunteers to be able to commit to 6 months minimum. 1 hour a week required Those over 18 years old only We look forward to receiving your application

This opportunity is open to online applicants worldwide.( Virtual Volunteering) Fledgling is a global online community *Please note that this is an unpaid/ Volunteer position* though a reference will be given for your CV if the work you do deserves this. About Fledgling Art Collective Central We are non-profit-making-volunteer run Arts Collective providing a platform both online and offline for those who struggle with mental health, addiction,gender dysphoria,sexuality,feel like they don't quite 'fit',or feel estranged to this world ,We encourage you to express yourselves through art as catharsis.Combining Art & Catharsis , we believe in being CathARTic.We believe the arts are a great elixir.All those who empathise and feel akin with our beliefs are Welcome also. Responsibilities: • Research topics and develop interesting posts that will appeal to our target audience • Promote the blog using social media, and other methods to alert and expand our readership • Maximizing site traffic by utilizing SEO keywords • Monitoring responses to posts via the website, social media, or other platforms to better understand the audience About Fledgling Art Collective Central We are non-profit-making-volunteer run Arts Collective providing a platform both online and offline for those who struggle with mental health, addiction,gender dysphoria,sexuality,feel like they don't quite 'fit',or feel estranged to this world ,We encourage you to express yourselves through art as catharsis.Combining Art & Catharsis , we believe in being CathARTic.We believe the arts are a great elixir.All those who empathise and feel akin with our beliefs are Welcome also. What are they looking for? Requirements: • Knowledge of blogging tools, resources, and best practises • Ability to research and write original content that is highly clickable • Previous relevant experience in this area including samples of your blog posts • Available to volunteer at least 1 hours a week What we offer you: • An opportunity to build your work experience within the field of blogging • An opportunity to be part of a team that is changing lives for people with mental health issues • We will provide work reference for you on completion Practical Considerations Practical Considerations Internet Connection , Facebook Account Ideally we would like Volunteers to be able to commit to 6 months minimum. 1 hour a week required Those over 18 years old only We look forward to receiving your application

This opportunity is open to online applicants worldwide.( Virtual Volunteering) Fledgling is a global online community *Please note that this is an unpaid/ Volunteer position* though a reference will be given for your CV if the work you do deserves this. About Fledgling Art Collective Central We are non-profit-making-volunteer run Arts Collective providing a platform both online and offline for those who struggle with mental health, addiction,gender dysphoria,sexuality,feel like they don't quite 'fit',or feel estranged to this world ,We encourage you to express yourselves through art as catharsis.Combining Art & Catharsis , we believe in being CathARTic.We believe the arts are a great elixir.All those who empathise and feel akin with our beliefs are Welcome also. Responsibilities: • Research topics and develop interesting posts that will appeal to our target audience • Promote the blog using social media, and other methods to alert and expand our readership • Maximizing site traffic by utilizing SEO keywords • Monitoring responses to posts via the website, social media, or other platforms to better understand the audience About Fledgling Art Collective Central We are non-profit-making-volunteer run Arts Collective providing a platform both online and offline for those who struggle with mental health, addiction,gender dysphoria,sexuality,feel like they don't quite 'fit',or feel estranged to this world ,We encourage you to express yourselves through art as catharsis.Combining Art & Catharsis , we believe in being CathARTic.We believe the arts are a great elixir.All those who empathise and feel akin with our beliefs are Welcome also. What are they looking for? Requirements: • Knowledge of blogging tools, resources, and best practises • Ability to research and write original content that is highly clickable • Previous relevant experience in this area including samples of your blog posts • Available to volunteer at least 1 hours a week What we offer you: • An opportunity to build your work experience within the field of blogging • An opportunity to be part of a team that is changing lives for people with mental health issues • We will provide work reference for you on completion Practical Considerations Practical Considerations Internet Connection , Facebook Account Ideally we would like Volunteers to be able to commit to 6 months minimum. 1 hour a week required Those over 18 years old only We look forward to receiving your application

This opportunity is open to online applicants worldwide.( Virtual Volunteering) Fledgling is a global online community *Please note that this is an unpaid/ Volunteer position* though a reference will be given for your CV if the work you do deserves this. About Fledgling Art Collective Central We are non-profit-making-volunteer run Arts Collective providing a platform both online and offline for those who struggle with mental health, addiction,gender dysphoria,sexuality,feel like they don't quite 'fit',or feel estranged to this world ,We encourage you to express yourselves through art as catharsis.Combining Art & Catharsis , we believe in being CathARTic.We believe the arts are a great elixir.All those who empathise and feel akin with our beliefs are Welcome also. Responsibilities: • Research topics and develop interesting posts that will appeal to our target audience • Promote the blog using social media, and other methods to alert and expand our readership • Maximizing site traffic by utilizing SEO keywords • Monitoring responses to posts via the website, social media, or other platforms to better understand the audience About Fledgling Art Collective Central We are non-profit-making-volunteer run Arts Collective providing a platform both online and offline for those who struggle with mental health, addiction,gender dysphoria,sexuality,feel like they don't quite 'fit',or feel estranged to this world ,We encourage you to express yourselves through art as catharsis.Combining Art & Catharsis , we believe in being CathARTic.We believe the arts are a great elixir.All those who empathise and feel akin with our beliefs are Welcome also. What are they looking for? Requirements: • Knowledge of blogging tools, resources, and best practises • Ability to research and write original content that is highly clickable • Previous relevant experience in this area including samples of your blog posts • Available to volunteer at least 1 hours a week What we offer you: • An opportunity to build your work experience within the field of blogging • An opportunity to be part of a team that is changing lives for people with mental health issues • We will provide work reference for you on completion Practical Considerations Practical Considerations Internet Connection , Facebook Account Ideally we would like Volunteers to be able to commit to 6 months minimum. 1 hour a week required Those over 18 years old only We look forward to receiving your application

This is an great opportunity for a young person aged 18-24 to co-design and deliver a series of wellbeing workshops for young people aged 13-24 with type 1 diabetes. These workshops will explore the Five Ways to Wellbeing and what these mean for young people with type 1. We are hoping to recruit people from across Scotland to deliver these workshops and to help us design and write the activities and session plans. This is part of our Youth Peer support project - Type 1 Youth: Connect, Support and Share, and you will be part of a wider volunteering team.

This is an great opportunity for a young person aged 18-24 to co-design and deliver a series of wellbeing workshops for young people aged 13-24 with type 1 diabetes. These workshops will explore the Five Ways to Wellbeing and what these mean for young people with type 1. We are hoping to recruit people from across Scotland to deliver these workshops and to help us design and write the activities and session plans. This is part of our Youth Peer support project - Type 1 Youth: Connect, Support and Share, and you will be part of a wider volunteering team.

This is an great opportunity for a young person aged 18-24 to co-design and deliver a series of wellbeing workshops for young people aged 13-24 with type 1 diabetes. These workshops will explore the Five Ways to Wellbeing and what these mean for young people with type 1. We are hoping to recruit people from across Scotland to deliver these workshops and to help us design and write the activities and session plans. This is part of our Youth Peer support project - Type 1 Youth: Connect, Support and Share, and you will be part of a wider volunteering team.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Ladybird Development Group is a small local nursery and charity based in Lossiemouth which cares for pre-school children with disabilities. The Group would like to welcome some new faces onto their committee, to help oversee the management of the nursery and to help with fundraising. They would be delighted to hear from anyone with an interest in assisting the Group to continue providing this wonderful service to such brave small children, who often experience disadvantage through no fault of their own. Fund-raising can also be great fun, and new ideas are always welcome. Visit https://www.theladybirdgroup.com/ and get in touch for a chat!

The Moray Duke of Edinburgh Awards Committee (MDEAC) is a local charity that supports the delivery of DofE for young people of all abilities and backgrounds. DofE is the world’s leading achievement awards programme. It enables young people to develop skills for learning, life and employment by engaging in a wide range of practical activities. These include Volunteering, Physical activities and learning a new Skill. The DofE famously includes taking part in an expedition that helps develop confidence, resilience and team work. The Secretary has a key role in managing the business of the Committee. You will be working closely with the Chair of the Committee to plan quarterly Committee meetings. At these routine meetings, the Committee will discuss committee business and any requests for funding from the DofE Centres and volunteers working with DofE Moray. Under the constitution of the Committee, the coordinators of each centre supported by Moray Council are invited to each meeting. In addition, the DofE Committee hosts an AGM which provides a summary of Committee activity for Moray Council, DofE Moray Centres and the volunteers who support DofE in Moray. You will be responsible for preparing and distributing agendas and calling notices for each meeting. You will also be responsible for collating and distributing minutes for each meeting.

DofE is the world’s leading achievement awards programme. The Award in Moray is open to young people of all abilities and backgrounds. It enables young people to develop skills for learning, life and employment by engaging in a wide range of practical activities. These include Volunteering, Physical activities and learning a new Skill. The DofE famously includes taking part in an expedition that helps develop confidence, resilience and team work. Volunteers are the life blood of the DofE Award within Moray. Without you we would not be able to deliver a DofE programme or support the large numbers of young people who want to progress through the Award scheme. Whatever your area of expertise, your skills, knowledge and enthusiasm are just what we need to inspire and motivate DofE participants to get the best from their Award. You will have a genuine enthusiasm for helping young people from all backgrounds to achieve their potential. You will be able to inspire, guide and support young people and help them develop a unique portfolio of experience. You will be able to work as part of a team with other adult volunteers and young people within the ethos of the DofE Award scheme. Depending on your experience you will be working with teams of between 7 and 21 young people, to help a Centre Coordinator manage their Centre. Training will be provided on the Award, the activities that young people can include in their individual DofE programmes and the electronic system used to record their progress.

The RNLI has a wide network of local fundraising teams/groups organising a broad range of events and activities each year raising vital life-saving funds. The teams/groups are supported by a Community Manager. The range and frequency of the events is determined by the team members themselves and the amount of time volunteered is up to the individual. We are keen to welcome new people with new ideas and new skills into our local team so that we can develop our programme of fundraising activities and events in new, creative and innovative ways and contribute to saving more lives at sea. What you will be doing Assisting the Group with any administrative needs, eg ordering fundraising materials Helping plan and implement a range of fundraising activities in the local community Maintaining Group databases and facilitating communications within GDPR guidelines Encouraging and welcoming a diverse group of new supporters to assist with fundraising activities and helping to drive our One Crew ethos Championing the RNLI and building its reputation in the area The impact you will make You will enable volunteer RNLI lifeboat crews to save lives at sea by carrying out and supporting vital fundraising activity in your local community.

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

Volunteers are the heartbeat of Step by Step. In particular they: • Provide support and assistance to staff Family Workers running groups for parents and their young children aged from birth to 3 years old • Help to prepare and maintain a relaxed welcoming environment for group activities • Initiate and sustain conversations with parents who may feel shy or inhibited in company • Play with parents and children and provide encouragement for building connection between them • Join in song and story time to provide role models and encouragement to reluctant parents • Join in craft activities, messy play to enable parents to value creative activities • Join in outdoor play sessions to enable parents to value play in nature and the benefits of fresh air • Work with volunteers to prepare and serve nutritious snacks for groups • Join in at snack time with parents and children to encourage family mealtimes • Observe developments and any concerns and share these at the post-group observation session • Assist with cleaning up after groups and other household tasks as necessary Currently a few more volunteers for the Forres group sessions at St Leonard’s Hall on Wednesdays: 10am – 11.30am / 12.30pm – 2pm. would be very welcomed. The morning group in particular can be short of volunteers. If anyone is interested then please ask them to contact the Office on 01343 544628.

This volunteer role includes all aspects of care including stable, yard and field work, maintenance and rehabiltation work with the horses. No experience needed for non ridden work as full training given. Great opportunity to help loving animals in beautiful countryside, make new friends and gain skills.

Aberlour Youth Point in Elgin has received some great donations of second hand bikes for their young people...so if you have some spare time and know your way around a bike -- repairs etc., please get in touch. This is a great way to offer some practical support that will be appreciated so much by their young people.

Elgin & District Men's Shed is a place for men to create, chat, and connect with one another. This is an exciting time to join the Shed as it seeks new premises (and continues to share its talents too, by making some very helpful products for other charities in the local community). The treasurer's role is to help oversee and monitor the financial running of the group and to make sure that good accounting practices are followed. For an informal chat about the Shed, this volunteer role, or more about how you could join the Shed to get involved, please do get in touch. A warm welcome awaits.

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

The woodlands in and around Forres are highly valued community assets. Forres Community Woodlands Trust aims to utilise the potential of these woodlands to provide a wide range of community benefits. These include providing local people and visitors to the area with ready access to special places to enjoy peace and quiet, healthy exercise, education and recreation. Our vision, therefore, is to maintain and enhance the Trust’s woodlands as bio-diverse habitats which provide recreational and educational opportunities. Our volunteer activities take place mostly in our FCWT woods, that is either Sanquhar Wood or Muiry. On average we meet one Saturday morning each month from 10 to 12 o'clock and we carry out maintenance work, for example removing young foreign species with loppers and hand saws like rhododendron, sitka spruce or Douglas fir or we plant trees or cut back bracken. Our aim is to remove as many foreign species as possible and replace them with native trees.

The RNLI has a wide network of local fundraising teams/groups organising a broad range of events and activities each year raising vital life-saving funds. The teams/groups are supported by a Community Manager. The range and frequency of the events is determined by the team members themselves and the amount of time volunteered is up to the individual. We are keen to welcome new people with new ideas and new skills into our local team so that we can develop our programme of fundraising activities and events in new, creative and innovative ways and contribute to saving more lives at sea. What you will be doing Leading, guiding and motivating the Group Members to organise fundraising activities. Organising and running Group meetings as needed. Participating in fundraising activities in the local community. Encouraging and welcoming a diverse group of new supporters to assist with fundraising activities and helping to drive our One Crew ethos as a champion for the RNLI in your local area. The impact you will make You will enable volunteer RNLI lifeboat crews to save lives at sea by carrying out and supporting vital fundraising activity in your local community.

Help to tell the wonderful stories of Brodie Castle. Volunteer tour guides will be given guidance and support to learn something about the history of Brodie Castle, and given the opportunity to 'shadow' other guides until you feel confident enough to conduct your own tours. If you don't want to do a whole tour, we can arrange for you to just stay in the library and tell visitors all about it before they start a tour. A full tour lasts for just over an hour.

Wave Radio is a broadcasting service for the wellbeing of patients at Dr Gray’s Hospital -- and by broadcasting online, they aim to bring the community into the hospital and the hospital into the community. This volunteering opportunity is also a great one if you have a love in music. They are not just looking for people to present on air, but would also welcome people who have a bit of spare time to catalogue music or music production. For people interested in any of their presenter slots, please know these programmes can be pre-recorded for broadcast at a later time. Right now, volunteers can do their shows from home, through the studios at Dr. Grays. Volunteers who have an interest in specific musical genre (i.e./Classical, show tunes, soul etc. ) or have a wide musical taste can find out more about how to help with their breakfast, afternoon and early evening programmes. Wave Radio is run entirely by volunteers and donations. Please get in touch if you would like to find out more about volunteering with them!

Elgin Museum is situated at the far east end of Elgin High Street. It is Scotland’s oldest continuously independent museum and run entirely by volunteers. Would you be interested in joining us, at least initially for front of house duties when we reopen in the Spring? We continue to be mindful of the Covid situation and are also aware of the limitations imposed by the building’s layout. We therefore require mask wearing, hand sanitation and 2m distancing. This very rewarding work includes welcoming visitors, explaining mitigation measures regarding Covid including the one-way system round the Museum. A working knowledge of the displays, or a willingness to learn and ability to explain to visitors how and where to access information, are essential. Looking at the displays and their interpretation is the best way to familiarise yourself – and to ask questions of more seasoned volunteers on duty with you. The ability to serve in the shop, including the use of a (very simple) card reader and to communicate with the front desk via walkie talkie are required. Training will be given in all the above skills with an induction to the Museum’s workings. Volunteers will need to be comfortable and able to work independently after being given initial training. If you feel this volunteering role is for you, please email: curator@elginmuseum.org.uk Preferably attach an application form from the Museum’s web site: https://elginmuseum.org.uk/l/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Elgin-Museum-Volunteer-Application-Form-and-Agreement-pdf-188KB.pdf The Museum’s Volunteer Mentor will then get in touch with you.

The Oaks in Elgin is the Specialist Palliative Care Unit providing care for individuals aged 18 years old in Moray with cancer and non malignant conditions. They aim to offer quality life enhancing care by providing specialist nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nutrition advice, as well as spiritual and financial support. Currently the Unit is in need of one or two professionally qualified counsellors to volunteer to help support patients, as they deal with their illnesses. The role is flexible to suit your schedule. For more information, please contact Angela Stewart on 01343 562476.

Moray Fresh Start SCIO is a small local charity which provides Starter Packs for people who have been homeless and are moving into their new tenancies. It is important that the tenancy gets off to a good start and so Moray Fresh Start provides essential smaller household items quickly. Members of the public offer donations of goods which they believe we can use in the starter packs; these have to be sorted into types -- acceptable or not. This volunteer opportunity is for someone who can accept these donations of goods for two hours on Saturday mornings from 10 am-12pm. You will be volunteering on your own, but full training and induction and support is offered on an ongoing basis.

We are looking for welcoming and enthusiastic volunteer(s) to lead short health walks in Moray -- currently these gentle walks are based in Forres, Fochabers, Hopeman, Elgin, Cullen, Buckie, Lossiemouth, Dufftown, Rothes and Keith. It's sociable, relaxed, fun and flexible -- and there is great support for our volunteers. Becoming a volunteer walk leader requires you to commit around an hour or so of your time weekly (but there is room for flexible dates!) and to sometimes complete a small amount of preparation & paper work for the walk. Health walks encourage people who have not exercised for a while, find walking boring, or lack confidence to join a walking group because they think they will not be able to keep up. Walks are free, short, low intensity, safe and social and are usually followed by a cup of tea or coffee and a chat! Over the next year we plan to build upon our network of gentle exercise activities across the Moray region. To help us achieve this we are looking for friendly and supportive volunteers who enjoy walking, meeting new folk sharing the wide ranging health and well- being benefits of gentle physical activity. Volunteers all receive Paths for All Walk Leader training to give them the skills and confidence to lead walks in your community. You will be encouraged to join a Health Walk and chat to a Health Walk leader before your training so that you have an idea of how it works on the ground. Volunteer walk leaders receive on-going support from the local Health Walk co-ordinator, too

We are looking for welcoming and enthusiastic volunteer(s) to lead short health walks in Moray -- currently these gentle walks are based in Forres, Fochabers, Hopeman, Elgin, Cullen, Buckie, Lossiemouth, Dufftown, Rothes and Keith. It's sociable, relaxed, fun and flexible -- and there is great support for our volunteers. Becoming a volunteer walk leader requires you to commit around an hour or so of your time weekly (but there is room for flexible dates!) and to sometimes complete a small amount of preparation & paper work for the walk. Health walks encourage people who have not exercised for a while, find walking boring, or lack confidence to join a walking group because they think they will not be able to keep up. Walks are free, short, low intensity, safe and social and are usually followed by a cup of tea or coffee and a chat! Over the next year we plan to build upon our network of gentle exercise activities across the Moray region. To help us achieve this we are looking for friendly and supportive volunteers who enjoy walking, meeting new folk sharing the wide ranging health and well- being benefits of gentle physical activity. Volunteers all receive Paths for All Walk Leader training to give them the skills and confidence to lead walks in your community. You will be encouraged to join a Health Walk and chat to a Health Walk leader before your training so that you have an idea of how it works on the ground. Volunteer walk leaders receive on-going support from the local Health Walk co-ordinator, too

We are looking for welcoming and enthusiastic volunteer(s) to lead short health walks in Moray -- currently these gentle walks are based in Forres, Fochabers, Hopeman, Elgin, Cullen, Buckie, Lossiemouth, Dufftown, Rothes and Keith. It's sociable, relaxed, fun and flexible -- and there is great support for our volunteers. Becoming a volunteer walk leader requires you to commit around an hour or so of your time weekly (but there is room for flexible dates!) and to sometimes complete a small amount of preparation & paper work for the walk. Health walks encourage people who have not exercised for a while, find walking boring, or lack confidence to join a walking group because they think they will not be able to keep up. Walks are free, short, low intensity, safe and social and are usually followed by a cup of tea or coffee and a chat! Over the next year we plan to build upon our network of gentle exercise activities across the Moray region. To help us achieve this we are looking for friendly and supportive volunteers who enjoy walking, meeting new folk sharing the wide ranging health and well- being benefits of gentle physical activity. Volunteers all receive Paths for All Walk Leader training to give them the skills and confidence to lead walks in your community. You will be encouraged to join a Health Walk and chat to a Health Walk leader before your training so that you have an idea of how it works on the ground. Volunteer walk leaders receive on-going support from the local Health Walk co-ordinator, too

We are looking for welcoming and enthusiastic volunteer(s) to lead short health walks in Moray -- currently these gentle walks are based in Forres, Fochabers, Hopeman, Elgin, Cullen, Buckie, Lossiemouth, Dufftown, Rothes and Keith. It's sociable, relaxed, fun and flexible -- and there is great support for our volunteers. Becoming a volunteer walk leader requires you to commit around an hour or so of your time weekly (but there is room for flexible dates!) and to sometimes complete a small amount of preparation & paper work for the walk. Health walks encourage people who have not exercised for a while, find walking boring, or lack confidence to join a walking group because they think they will not be able to keep up. Walks are free, short, low intensity, safe and social and are usually followed by a cup of tea or coffee and a chat! Over the next year we plan to build upon our network of gentle exercise activities across the Moray region. To help us achieve this we are looking for friendly and supportive volunteers who enjoy walking, meeting new folk sharing the wide ranging health and well- being benefits of gentle physical activity. Volunteers all receive Paths for All Walk Leader training to give them the skills and confidence to lead walks in your community. You will be encouraged to join a Health Walk and chat to a Health Walk leader before your training so that you have an idea of how it works on the ground. Volunteer walk leaders receive on-going support from the local Health Walk co-ordinator, too

We are looking for welcoming and enthusiastic volunteer(s) to lead short health walks in Moray -- currently these gentle walks are based in Forres, Fochabers, Hopeman, Elgin, Cullen, Buckie, Lossiemouth, Dufftown, Rothes and Keith. It's sociable, relaxed, fun and flexible -- and there is great support for our volunteers. Becoming a volunteer walk leader requires you to commit around an hour or so of your time weekly (but there is room for flexible dates!) and to sometimes complete a small amount of preparation & paper work for the walk. Health walks encourage people who have not exercised for a while, find walking boring, or lack confidence to join a walking group because they think they will not be able to keep up. Walks are free, short, low intensity, safe and social and are usually followed by a cup of tea or coffee and a chat! Over the next year we plan to build upon our network of gentle exercise activities across the Moray region. To help us achieve this we are looking for friendly and supportive volunteers who enjoy walking, meeting new folk sharing the wide ranging health and well- being benefits of gentle physical activity. Volunteers all receive Paths for All Walk Leader training to give them the skills and confidence to lead walks in your community. You will be encouraged to join a Health Walk and chat to a Health Walk leader before your training so that you have an idea of how it works on the ground. Volunteer walk leaders receive on-going support from the local Health Walk co-ordinator, too

We are looking for welcoming and enthusiastic volunteer(s) to lead short health walks in Moray -- currently these gentle walks are based in Forres, Fochabers, Hopeman, Elgin, Cullen, Buckie, Lossiemouth, Dufftown, Rothes and Keith. It's sociable, relaxed, fun and flexible -- and there is great support for our volunteers. Becoming a volunteer walk leader requires you to commit around an hour or so of your time weekly (but there is room for flexible dates!) and to sometimes complete a small amount of preparation & paper work for the walk. Health walks encourage people who have not exercised for a while, find walking boring, or lack confidence to join a walking group because they think they will not be able to keep up. Walks are free, short, low intensity, safe and social and are usually followed by a cup of tea or coffee and a chat! Over the next year we plan to build upon our network of gentle exercise activities across the Moray region. To help us achieve this we are looking for friendly and supportive volunteers who enjoy walking, meeting new folk sharing the wide ranging health and well- being benefits of gentle physical activity. Volunteers all receive Paths for All Walk Leader training to give them the skills and confidence to lead walks in your community. You will be encouraged to join a Health Walk and chat to a Health Walk leader before your training so that you have an idea of how it works on the ground. Volunteer walk leaders receive on-going support from the local Health Walk co-ordinator, too

We are looking for welcoming and enthusiastic volunteer(s) to lead short health walks in Moray -- currently these gentle walks are based in Forres, Fochabers, Hopeman, Elgin, Cullen, Buckie, Lossiemouth, Dufftown, Rothes and Keith. It's sociable, relaxed, fun and flexible -- and there is great support for our volunteers. Becoming a volunteer walk leader requires you to commit around an hour or so of your time weekly (but there is room for flexible dates!) and to sometimes complete a small amount of preparation & paper work for the walk. Health walks encourage people who have not exercised for a while, find walking boring, or lack confidence to join a walking group because they think they will not be able to keep up. Walks are free, short, low intensity, safe and social and are usually followed by a cup of tea or coffee and a chat! Over the next year we plan to build upon our network of gentle exercise activities across the Moray region. To help us achieve this we are looking for friendly and supportive volunteers who enjoy walking, meeting new folk sharing the wide ranging health and well- being benefits of gentle physical activity. Volunteers all receive Paths for All Walk Leader training to give them the skills and confidence to lead walks in your community. You will be encouraged to join a Health Walk and chat to a Health Walk leader before your training so that you have an idea of how it works on the ground. Volunteer walk leaders receive on-going support from the local Health Walk co-ordinator, too

We are looking for welcoming and enthusiastic volunteer(s) to lead short health walks in Moray -- currently these gentle walks are based in Forres, Fochabers, Hopeman, Elgin, Cullen, Buckie, Lossiemouth, Dufftown, Rothes and Keith. It's sociable, relaxed, fun and flexible -- and there is great support for our volunteers. Becoming a volunteer walk leader requires you to commit around an hour or so of your time weekly (but there is room for flexible dates!) and to sometimes complete a small amount of preparation & paper work for the walk. Health walks encourage people who have not exercised for a while, find walking boring, or lack confidence to join a walking group because they think they will not be able to keep up. Walks are free, short, low intensity, safe and social and are usually followed by a cup of tea or coffee and a chat! Over the next year we plan to build upon our network of gentle exercise activities across the Moray region. To help us achieve this we are looking for friendly and supportive volunteers who enjoy walking, meeting new folk sharing the wide ranging health and well- being benefits of gentle physical activity. Volunteers all receive Paths for All Walk Leader training to give them the skills and confidence to lead walks in your community. You will be encouraged to join a Health Walk and chat to a Health Walk leader before your training so that you have an idea of how it works on the ground. Volunteer walk leaders receive on-going support from the local Health Walk co-ordinator, too

We are looking for welcoming and enthusiastic volunteer(s) to lead short health walks in Moray -- currently these gentle walks are based in Forres, Fochabers, Hopeman, Elgin, Cullen, Buckie, Lossiemouth, Dufftown, Rothes and Keith. It's sociable, relaxed, fun and flexible -- and there is great support for our volunteers. Becoming a volunteer walk leader requires you to commit around an hour or so of your time weekly (but there is room for flexible dates!) and to sometimes complete a small amount of preparation & paper work for the walk. Health walks encourage people who have not exercised for a while, find walking boring, or lack confidence to join a walking group because they think they will not be able to keep up. Walks are free, short, low intensity, safe and social and are usually followed by a cup of tea or coffee and a chat! Over the next year we plan to build upon our network of gentle exercise activities across the Moray region. To help us achieve this we are looking for friendly and supportive volunteers who enjoy walking, meeting new folk sharing the wide ranging health and well- being benefits of gentle physical activity. Volunteers all receive Paths for All Walk Leader training to give them the skills and confidence to lead walks in your community. You will be encouraged to join a Health Walk and chat to a Health Walk leader before your training so that you have an idea of how it works on the ground. Volunteer walk leaders receive on-going support from the local Health Walk co-ordinator, too

Community Support Volunteers support people who have had one of our conditions to develop autonomy and confidence in self-management, enabling them to fully engage with their community and activities of their choosing. The service follows a pathway from hospital to community and can be delivered in a one-to-one and/or a group setting. This role can be done at home and can be based anywhere in Scotland. The service can be delivered to provide specified person-centred communication support for those with a communication difficulty and/or to support a specific physical or everyday task. To undertake your role you will be required to undertake membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Adults) schemes in Scotland (PVG).

Community Support Volunteers support people who have had one of our conditions to develop autonomy and confidence in self-management, enabling them to fully engage with their community and activities of their choosing. The service follows a pathway from hospital to community and can be delivered in a one-to-one and/or a group setting. This role can be done at home and can be based anywhere in Scotland. The service can be delivered to provide specified person-centred communication support for those with a communication difficulty and/or to support a specific physical or everyday task. To undertake your role you will be required to undertake membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Adults) schemes in Scotland (PVG).

Community Support Volunteers support people who have had one of our conditions to develop autonomy and confidence in self-management, enabling them to fully engage with their community and activities of their choosing. The service follows a pathway from hospital to community and can be delivered in a one-to-one and/or a group setting. This role can be done at home and can be based anywhere in Scotland. The service can be delivered to provide specified person-centred communication support for those with a communication difficulty and/or to support a specific physical or everyday task. To undertake your role you will be required to undertake membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Adults) schemes in Scotland (PVG).

Real Life Options offer services across the country such as Day Centres, Outreach and supported living to support people within our care to live their lives as full as possible. We are currently looking for volunteers to join our Real Life Volunteers programme. We also are looking for anyone 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. The main tasks of community volunteers will vary but may include; chatting or befriending people or practical tasks such as going on a social outing or assisting with shopping. During these difficult and unsettling times, more than ever the people we support would benefit from any time and commitment you could give.

Hospital Homecoming Volunteers help people who have a had a stay in hospital and who need a bit of extra help to settle back at home. Many of these patients are likely to be identified as isolated and lonely with low support at home. This volunteer role is not ongoing and will last no longer than 12 weeks -- just the right amount of time to help someone to recover and get back on their feet. Support activities may include: • Helping someone return home from hospital (put the heating on, milk and bread in fridge) • Talking (friendly chat) in patient’s home or on the phone • Shopping (or assisting them with their shopping) • Transport – to a scheduled appointment • Going for a walk with patient to gain confidence, exercise, or walking their dog • Putting bins out, or helping with small tasks that the person may find very difficult • Update Hospital homecoming co-ordinator on patient progress, problems, queries • Maintain patient confidentiality at all times. Not part of the responsibilities • Personal care (Dressing, washing) • Wound dressing/management/medication • Emptying of catheters or any health care management

Hospital Homecoming Volunteers help people who have a had a stay in hospital and who need a bit of extra help to settle back at home. Many of these patients are likely to be identified as isolated and lonely with low support at home. This volunteer role is not ongoing and will last no longer than 12 weeks -- just the right amount of time to help someone to recover and get back on their feet. Support activities may include: • Helping someone return home from hospital (put the heating on, milk and bread in fridge) • Talking (friendly chat) in patient’s home or on the phone • Shopping (or assisting them with their shopping) • Transport – to a scheduled appointment • Going for a walk with patient to gain confidence, exercise, or walking their dog • Putting bins out, or helping with small tasks that the person may find very difficult • Update Hospital homecoming co-ordinator on patient progress, problems, queries • Maintain patient confidentiality at all times. Not part of the responsibilities • Personal care (Dressing, washing) • Wound dressing/management/medication • Emptying of catheters or any health care management

Hospital Homecoming Volunteers help people who have a had a stay in hospital and who need a bit of extra help to settle back at home. Many of these patients are likely to be identified as isolated and lonely with low support at home. This volunteer role is not ongoing and will last no longer than 12 weeks -- just the right amount of time to help someone to recover and get back on their feet. Support activities may include: • Helping someone return home from hospital (put the heating on, milk and bread in fridge) • Talking (friendly chat) in patient’s home or on the phone • Shopping (or assisting them with their shopping) • Transport – to a scheduled appointment • Going for a walk with patient to gain confidence, exercise, or walking their dog • Putting bins out, or helping with small tasks that the person may find very difficult • Update Hospital homecoming co-ordinator on patient progress, problems, queries • Maintain patient confidentiality at all times. Not part of the responsibilities • Personal care (Dressing, washing) • Wound dressing/management/medication • Emptying of catheters or any health care management

Hospital Homecoming Volunteers help people who have a had a stay in hospital and who need a bit of extra help to settle back at home. Many of these patients are likely to be identified as isolated and lonely with low support at home. This volunteer role is not ongoing and will last no longer than 12 weeks -- just the right amount of time to help someone to recover and get back on their feet. Support activities may include: • Helping someone return home from hospital (put the heating on, milk and bread in fridge) • Talking (friendly chat) in patient’s home or on the phone • Shopping (or assisting them with their shopping) • Transport – to a scheduled appointment • Going for a walk with patient to gain confidence, exercise, or walking their dog • Putting bins out, or helping with small tasks that the person may find very difficult • Update Hospital homecoming co-ordinator on patient progress, problems, queries • Maintain patient confidentiality at all times. Not part of the responsibilities • Personal care (Dressing, washing) • Wound dressing/management/medication • Emptying of catheters or any health care management

Hospital Homecoming Volunteers help people who have a had a stay in hospital and who need a bit of extra help to settle back at home. Many of these patients are likely to be identified as isolated and lonely with low support at home. This volunteer role is not ongoing and will last no longer than 12 weeks -- just the right amount of time to help someone to recover and get back on their feet. Support activities may include: • Helping someone return home from hospital (put the heating on, milk and bread in fridge) • Talking (friendly chat) in patient’s home or on the phone • Shopping (or assisting them with their shopping) • Transport – to a scheduled appointment • Going for a walk with patient to gain confidence, exercise, or walking their dog • Putting bins out, or helping with small tasks that the person may find very difficult • Update Hospital homecoming co-ordinator on patient progress, problems, queries • Maintain patient confidentiality at all times. Not part of the responsibilities • Personal care (Dressing, washing) • Wound dressing/management/medication • Emptying of catheters or any health care management

Hospital Homecoming Volunteers help people who have a had a stay in hospital and who need a bit of extra help to settle back at home. Many of these patients are likely to be identified as isolated and lonely with low support at home. This volunteer role is not ongoing and will last no longer than 12 weeks -- just the right amount of time to help someone to recover and get back on their feet. Support activities may include: • Helping someone return home from hospital (put the heating on, milk and bread in fridge) • Talking (friendly chat) in patient’s home or on the phone • Shopping (or assisting them with their shopping) • Transport – to a scheduled appointment • Going for a walk with patient to gain confidence, exercise, or walking their dog • Putting bins out, or helping with small tasks that the person may find very difficult • Update Hospital homecoming co-ordinator on patient progress, problems, queries • Maintain patient confidentiality at all times. Not part of the responsibilities • Personal care (Dressing, washing) • Wound dressing/management/medication • Emptying of catheters or any health care management

Hospital Homecoming Volunteers help people who have a had a stay in hospital and who need a bit of extra help to settle back at home. Many of these patients are likely to be identified as isolated and lonely with low support at home. This volunteer role is not ongoing and will last no longer than 12 weeks -- just the right amount of time to help someone to recover and get back on their feet. Support activities may include: • Helping someone return home from hospital (put the heating on, milk and bread in fridge) • Talking (friendly chat) in patient’s home or on the phone • Shopping (or assisting them with their shopping) • Transport – to a scheduled appointment • Going for a walk with patient to gain confidence, exercise, or walking their dog • Putting bins out, or helping with small tasks that the person may find very difficult • Update Hospital homecoming co-ordinator on patient progress, problems, queries • Maintain patient confidentiality at all times. Not part of the responsibilities • Personal care (Dressing, washing) • Wound dressing/management/medication • Emptying of catheters or any health care management

People living with cancer tell us they need emotional support to feel less isolated and lonely and sometimes need some help with practical tasks that they are temporarily having trouble with. By choosing to join us as a Buddy volunteer, you’ll be doing something amazing for people in these extraordinary times, so they can continue to feel connected to the world outside. Together, we can be right there for people with cancer. There are two types of buddy volunteer: -Community Buddy: provides face-to-face support in the community or in people’s homes to alleviate loneliness and help with simple practical tasks. and -Telephone Buddy: provides telephone support to alleviate loneliness and social isolation for people living with cancer -What we're looking for: *Good listener and clear communicator *Patient, flexible and reliable *Ability to demonstrate empathy and understanding whilst maintaining boundaries *Good IT skills in order to access required systems and resources *Understand the need to maintain confidentiality -What you can gain from this opportunity: *Meet new people as part of a friendly team that makes a difference *Use and develop your communication and people skills *Have a rewarding experience making a difference to people living with cancer *Receive an induction, relevant training, the support you need to carry out your role, and agreed out-of-pocket expenses (reimbursed within our guidelines) All volunteer help is greatly appreciated and makes a real difference. For further details/to apply please visit: https://volunteering.macmillan.org.uk/Opportunity/Details/7325 or contact us at email: ServiceOpsSupport@macmillan.org.uk or phone: 01904 756465. *(Apply before Saturday 9th April 2022. You need to be 18 years old or over to apply for this opportunity).

People living with cancer tell us they need emotional support to feel less isolated and lonely and sometimes need some help with practical tasks that they are temporarily having trouble with. By choosing to join us as a Buddy volunteer, you’ll be doing something amazing for people in these extraordinary times, so they can continue to feel connected to the world outside. Together, we can be right there for people with cancer. There are two types of buddy volunteer: -Community Buddy: provides face-to-face support in the community or in people’s homes to alleviate loneliness and help with simple practical tasks. and -Telephone Buddy: provides telephone support to alleviate loneliness and social isolation for people living with cancer -What we're looking for: *Good listener and clear communicator *Patient, flexible and reliable *Ability to demonstrate empathy and understanding whilst maintaining boundaries *Good IT skills in order to access required systems and resources *Understand the need to maintain confidentiality -What you can gain from this opportunity: *Meet new people as part of a friendly team that makes a difference *Use and develop your communication and people skills *Have a rewarding experience making a difference to people living with cancer *Receive an induction, relevant training, the support you need to carry out your role, and agreed out-of-pocket expenses (reimbursed within our guidelines) All volunteer help is greatly appreciated and makes a real difference. For further details/to apply please visit: https://volunteering.macmillan.org.uk/Opportunity/Details/7325 or contact us at email: ServiceOpsSupport@macmillan.org.uk or phone: 01904 756465. *(Apply before Saturday 9th April 2022. You need to be 18 years old or over to apply for this opportunity).

People living with cancer tell us they need emotional support to feel less isolated and lonely and sometimes need some help with practical tasks that they are temporarily having trouble with. By choosing to join us as a Buddy volunteer, you’ll be doing something amazing for people in these extraordinary times, so they can continue to feel connected to the world outside. Together, we can be right there for people with cancer. There are two types of buddy volunteer: -Community Buddy: provides face-to-face support in the community or in people’s homes to alleviate loneliness and help with simple practical tasks. and -Telephone Buddy: provides telephone support to alleviate loneliness and social isolation for people living with cancer -What we're looking for: *Good listener and clear communicator *Patient, flexible and reliable *Ability to demonstrate empathy and understanding whilst maintaining boundaries *Good IT skills in order to access required systems and resources *Understand the need to maintain confidentiality -What you can gain from this opportunity: *Meet new people as part of a friendly team that makes a difference *Use and develop your communication and people skills *Have a rewarding experience making a difference to people living with cancer *Receive an induction, relevant training, the support you need to carry out your role, and agreed out-of-pocket expenses (reimbursed within our guidelines) All volunteer help is greatly appreciated and makes a real difference. For further details/to apply please visit: https://volunteering.macmillan.org.uk/Opportunity/Details/7325 or contact us at email: ServiceOpsSupport@macmillan.org.uk or phone: 01904 756465. *(Apply before Saturday 9th April 2022. You need to be 18 years old or over to apply for this opportunity).

People living with cancer tell us they need emotional support to feel less isolated and lonely and sometimes need some help with practical tasks that they are temporarily having trouble with. By choosing to join us as a Buddy volunteer, you’ll be doing something amazing for people in these extraordinary times, so they can continue to feel connected to the world outside. Together, we can be right there for people with cancer. There are two types of buddy volunteer: -Community Buddy: provides face-to-face support in the community or in people’s homes to alleviate loneliness and help with simple practical tasks. and -Telephone Buddy: provides telephone support to alleviate loneliness and social isolation for people living with cancer -What we're looking for: *Good listener and clear communicator *Patient, flexible and reliable *Ability to demonstrate empathy and understanding whilst maintaining boundaries *Good IT skills in order to access required systems and resources *Understand the need to maintain confidentiality -What you can gain from this opportunity: *Meet new people as part of a friendly team that makes a difference *Use and develop your communication and people skills *Have a rewarding experience making a difference to people living with cancer *Receive an induction, relevant training, the support you need to carry out your role, and agreed out-of-pocket expenses (reimbursed within our guidelines) All volunteer help is greatly appreciated and makes a real difference. For further details/to apply please visit: https://volunteering.macmillan.org.uk/Opportunity/Details/7325 or contact us at email: ServiceOpsSupport@macmillan.org.uk or phone: 01904 756465. *(Apply before Saturday 9th April 2022. You need to be 18 years old or over to apply for this opportunity).

Be at the heart of what community looks and feels like by volunteering with the Forres Group Action at the Hub. They are looking for 2 volunteers to share the receptionist role at the Hub 20 Tolbooth Street in Forres. Volunteers on the Reception desk would greet members of the public, take telephone calls and queries and would receive training beforehand. The Hub is open Monday - Friday 10.00 am - 3.00 pm, Saturday 10.00 am - 1.00pm. Volunteers shifts are only 2.5 hours i.e/ in the morning between 10.00am - 12.30pm or in the afternoon 12.30pm - 3.00pm. At the present time, a volunteer can volunteer as little as one day/week -- with the idea that two volunteers can share shifts. To find out more or just to have a chat about the role, contact office@forresweb.net or call 01309 672244

Do you enjoy getting outdoors and trying new things? Would you like to learn new skills and gain experience in outdoor activities? Outfit Moray can promise you adventures and fun and even some qualifications if you are interested! A core area of Outfit Moray’s operation, is to assist our instructors and activity leaders in delivering outdoor learning through a number of different activities. Outfit Moray is looking for outdoor volunteer activity assistants, particularly during the busier times, such as school holidays. You can help deliver activities such as climbing, canoeing, paddle boarding, mountain biking, coasteering, archery, bushcraft, abseiling, gorge walking, weaselling, team games, kayaking, indoor climbing and Tyrolean. Volunteer at your pace and when it suits you, there's no pressure to complete regular hours. We can find a role that suits you. For more information, please visit www.outfitmoray.com/volunteering

Forres Osprey Bus is a registered charity offering transport to elderly, children and infirm by operating a 13 seater minibus. The treasurers main responsibilities would be day to day financial duties, such as book keeping, budgeting and preparation of reports.

If you are a beauty therapist, or have trained in beauty therapy, you'll know how looking good can make us feel better in ourselves. Please consider sharing your talent and skill with patients at The Oaks, in Elgin -- the Specialist Palliative Care Unit providing care for individuals aged 18 years old in Moray with cancer and non malignant conditions. They aim to offer quality life enhancing care by providing specialist nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nutrition advice, as well as spiritual and financial support. A volunteer Beautician at the Oaks can volunteer once every six weeks -- the role is flexible to suit your schedule. For more information, please contact Angela Stewart on 01343562476.

No two days in our shop is ever the same. From the exciting donations that come through our door, to the wonderful customers who shop with us. British Red Cross shops are ever changing, but one thing that never changes is that we need volunteers to help us to spread the power of kindness. What you will be doing? Talking to customers and providing great service Creating exciting displays Sorting and pricing donations for sale in the shop

Scotland Versus Arthritis is looking for individuals willing to lead short health walks in your area, lead on other physical activities, or facilitate virtual support groups. Full training and on-going support for volunteers will be available. We are also looking for expressions of interest from anyone keen to become an instructor of Tai Chi or Qi Gong for arthritis. The current Covid restrictions have meant that for many the wait for treatment may be a year or more away. Painkilling prescriptions are seldom more than a temporary relief. Support and exercise can however offer a better way to self manage the daily on-going pain and fatigue. In readiness for the eventual lifting of lockdown we are asking, can you spare an hour or two each month to help? Please contact your local Development Officer, Dr. P. Neville, p.neville@versusarthritis.org or phone 07501 501114 for details.

Scotland Versus Arthritis is looking for individuals willing to lead short health walks in your area, lead on other physical activities, or facilitate virtual support groups. Full training and on-going support for volunteers will be available. We are also looking for expressions of interest from anyone keen to become an instructor of Tai Chi or Qi Gong for arthritis. The current Covid restrictions have meant that for many the wait for treatment may be a year or more away. Painkilling prescriptions are seldom more than a temporary relief. Support and exercise can however offer a better way to self manage the daily on-going pain and fatigue. In readiness for the eventual lifting of lockdown we are asking, can you spare an hour or two each month to help? Please contact your local Development Officer, Dr. P. Neville, p.neville@versusarthritis.org or phone 07501 501114 for details.

Scotland Versus Arthritis is looking for individuals willing to lead short health walks in your area, lead on other physical activities, or facilitate virtual support groups. Full training and on-going support for volunteers will be available. We are also looking for expressions of interest from anyone keen to become an instructor of Tai Chi or Qi Gong for arthritis. The current Covid restrictions have meant that for many the wait for treatment may be a year or more away. Painkilling prescriptions are seldom more than a temporary relief. Support and exercise can however offer a better way to self manage the daily on-going pain and fatigue. In readiness for the eventual lifting of lockdown we are asking, can you spare an hour or two each month to help? Please contact your local Development Officer, Dr. P. Neville, p.neville@versusarthritis.org or phone 07501 501114 for details.

Scotland Versus Arthritis is looking for individuals willing to lead short health walks in your area, lead on other physical activities, or facilitate virtual support groups. Full training and on-going support for volunteers will be available. We are also looking for expressions of interest from anyone keen to become an instructor of Tai Chi or Qi Gong for arthritis. The current Covid restrictions have meant that for many the wait for treatment may be a year or more away. Painkilling prescriptions are seldom more than a temporary relief. Support and exercise can however offer a better way to self manage the daily on-going pain and fatigue. In readiness for the eventual lifting of lockdown we are asking, can you spare an hour or two each month to help? Please contact your local Development Officer, Dr. P. Neville, p.neville@versusarthritis.org or phone 07501 501114 for details.

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

Keith Community Radio (KCR) is looking for new volunteers, specifically people who are interested in having their own radio show. KCR broadcasts on 107.7FM and online at kcr.fm. Full training will be given to new recruits! Volunteers have the option of either using our studio in Keith or preparing programmes remotely from home. See our Facebook page for further details. https://www.facebook.com/KCR107.7/

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

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

The Moray Duke of Edinburgh Awards Committee (MDEAC) is a local charity that supports the delivery of DofE for young people of all abilities and backgrounds. DofE is the world’s leading achievement awards programme. It enables young people to develop skills for learning, life and employment by engaging in a wide range of practical activities. These include Volunteering, Physical activities and learning a new Skill. The DofE famously includes taking part in an expedition that helps develop confidence, resilience and team work. Volunteers are the lifeblood of the DofE Award within Moray. Without you we would not be able to deliver a DofE programme or support the large numbers of young people who want to progress through the Award scheme. Whatever your area of expertise, your skills, knowledge and enthusiasm are just what we need to inspire and motivate DofE participants to get the best from their Award. You will have a great interest in the outdoors. Ideally, you will hold a qualification in Hill Walking or Mountaineering, Mountain Biking or Paddlesports. If you do not have a qualification, but do have lots of experience in these activities we will be able to provide training to enable you to help groups of young people complete their expedition safely. You will play a key part in enabling young people to develop confidence, resilience, team work and problem solving and decision making skills.

Volunteer drivers provide transport and help using their own vehicle to Car Share Scheme members so that they can attend medical appointments or opportunities to socialise. This transport scheme is vital for many people who cannot readily access transport. You will be joining a pool of volunteer drivers who are all kind and considerate and like meeting new folk. A mileage allowance of 45p a mile will be paid to you.

If you want to give back to your community this is a great way to do it. The Moray Firth Credit Union is seeking people who are interested in the exciting opportunity to serve on their Board. Some longstanding Board members shielded and subsequently retired during ‘lockdown’ in March 2020. The Credit Union has a long history of serving the local community. Formerly the Forres Area Credit Union until 2020) it was set up in 1995 as a response to high unemployment in the Forres area when a nearby Fabrication Yard closed. Today, the main office of the ‘Savings & Loans Co-operative’ is located at 53 High Street Forres, though plans are in the works to to expand and set up ‘satellite’ collection points in other places in Moray as this social enterprise develops. During COVID, the Credit union has remained open for business to support those people who use the credit union as thier bank and have hosted 'zooms' every fortnight with current Board members to keep abreast of new developments. If you have an interest in people, community or even if you want to learn more about the unique role a credit union plays in the lives of the people and communities they serve, (and have some spare time) the Moray Firth Credit Union would be delighted to hear from you. For a Board of Directors Pack please call 01309 676735 or email maggie@morayfirthcreditunion.co.uk for further information and an application. All volunteers are asked to join the Credit Union if they are not already a member.

Are you ready to take the step into your volunteering journey? Then Girlguiding Moray needs you! By volunteering with us, you can help girls build their confidence, have adventures, learn new skills and have loads of fun – no matter your experience, your background or how much time you have spare. Becoming a role model doesn't need a full-time commitment – we need volunteers in all sorts of roles from unit helpers, to assistant leaders, and if you aren’t able to volunteer on a regular basis, you can still make an impact in a supporting role. No commitment is too small. So, if you want to help behind the scenes, at special events or get involved every week, there’s loads of ways to inspire girls with Girlguiding. Find out more https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved/become-a-volunteer/

Quarriers Arrows service in Moray offers a safe place and support to anyone struggling or worried about someone with substance use, trauma, mental health and wellbeing. The Bow Café is an extension of Arrows and provides a resource of practical help for people and their respective families dealing with substance or alcohol misuse in Moray. Purpose of the Role: This is an exciting opportunity to be a member of a dynamic team in a lighthearted café environment to provide a much needed service to all members of the community. The volunteers will enhance the sense of community within the cafe that Arrows service enables which is to create a safe space for people from all backgrounds and experiences. Main tasks will include but are not limited to: - Participating in a diverse team - Cleaning dishes and café space - Opportunities to cook and create new menus - Opportunities to interact with members of the community - Learning about the workings of the hospitality industry Where & When: The Bow café is open Monday to Friday 8:30am--3:00pm and is located in The Square, 61-63 High Street, Elgin, IV301EE. The Volunteer may choose what times and days are best suited to volunteer at the café and agree with the Volunteer Coordinator. What are the Benefits: • Gaining experience in supporting staff • We give our volunteers a sense of family, together transforming the lives of the vulnerable people we care for and support • Gaining new experiences and learn new skills • Build confidence and gain a sense of achievement • Improved physical and mental health wellbeing • Free training and development • Adding to your CV • Trying something new and meet new people • Have fun! Selection Procedure: Application form, meeting, references and disclosure.

Social isolation and loneliness is a huge issue in the Moray area. As a volunteer mentor you will be matched with a young person who you would spend regular time on a 1:1 basis, working towards building a trusting relationship. Right now, mentoring is also available online -- so if volunteers prefer and feel they are better suited to offer online support, they can. Volunteers who mentor in person also take part in activities that is of interest to your young person, such as cooking, sports, and crafts. You can also introduce them to new activities to help them learn new skills and develop new interests. Through having a mentor, a young person can develop confidence and self-belief to achieve their life goals. As a volunteer you will gain practical experience of spending time with children and increase your knowledge about the issues affecting young people. You will meet a range of new people and be filled with a sense of satisfaction, knowing that you have helped make a difference in a child’s life.

North East Sensory Services (NESS) requires volunteer Drivers/Transport Assistants to help elderly people, with hearing or sight loss, access social groups and activities in Moray. Groups meet throughout the week and volunteers would be required to either drive the organisation’s car or use their own vehicle, with all expenses covered. At NESS we are not just looking for people to drive cars – we are looking for kind, happy, friendly people, willing to help a blind or deaf person in and out of a car. Volunteers can give a few hours per week (or more if they can manage) to collect service users and then return them home a few hours later. If you can help, please contact Heather Roy heather.roy@nesensoryservices.org

At Brodie Castle, depending on the season, tasks outside in the garden vary -- and you can be matched to a role that will suit what you would like to do in the garden. It is a team effort, so gardening can also be a bit of a social too, if that's what you like. There is also the ability to learn and enhance your own gardening and conservation skills.

Volunteers are vital to Brodie Castle. Helping inside the Castle or outside in the grounds and gardens -- volunteers are hugely important in enriching the visitor experience-- from the tea room to the shop to the gardens to the wonderful rooms inside the Castle, volunteers have a part to play. The castle has been restored to reveal what everyday life was like for the Brodie laird and his family. The rooms feature the finest antique furniture, works of art and irreplaceable ceramics collected by generations of Brodies. Outside, there are beautifully landscaped gardens with a large pond, a woodland walk, an adventure playground and a nature trail with hides for watching wildlife, including red squirrels and woodpeckers. There is also a renowned and historically important daffodil collection. Acres of gentle Moray countryside surround Brodie Castle, ancestral home of the Brodie clan for over 400 years. although their family seat has been here since the 12th century.

Scouts are getting back to Scouting in Moray! And there are many ways adults who are interested or want to find out more about the Scouting movement can help. Scouting changes lives by offering young people fun and challenging activities, unique experiences, everyday adventure and the chance to help others that positively impact our local communities. Volunteers can give as much or as little of your time as you choose. From occasional to flexible roles, from leaders to admin help, from committee members to helpers, there are so many ways to get involved. Just have a five minute chat with the local coordinator and see how it goes!

Active Schools in Moray provides opportunities for children and young people to participate in school sport and activities. Our aim is to get all children in Moray active, in and out of school, so that it benefits their health, confidence and social skills. We offer a range of extra-curricular clubs before, during and after school that are designed to increase children’s levels of physical activity. We are looking for volunteers in Buckie who would be interested in assisting or leading these activity sessions. If you or someone you know has - A passion for sport An interest in working with children An interest in gaining new experiences An interest in providing new opportunities An interest in giving something back to the community Then please get in touch by emailing us: http://sportinmoray.co.uk/mcsh/active-schools/contact-us/ We can provide our volunteers with - ✅ Voluntary hours towards Duke of Edinburgh/Saltire Awards ✅ Hours towards college/uni placements ✅ Free qualifications and coaching courses ✅ References for college/uni/job applications ✅ PVG applications ✅ Full support with all admin work (registers, risk assessments, festival/tournament entry) ✅ Full coaching equipment and resources ✅ Support and mentoring throughout You can decide how often you would like to volunteer, we are flexible in our approach and we will work around your availability. Sessions include a variety of sport and activity -- from badminton to football, from dodgeball to trampolining, from netball to table tennis, from general fitness training to skipping -- or perhaps there's a sport that you have experience of, that you would like young people to try. Volunteers can choose to help at a lunch time, or after school, or even during school holidays. You can give as little as 45 minutes a week.

Active Schools in Moray provides opportunities for children and young people to participate in school sport and activities. Our aim is to get all children in Moray active, in and out of school, so that it benefits their health, confidence and social skills. We offer a range of extra-curricular clubs before, during and after school that are designed to increase children’s levels of physical activity. We are looking for volunteers in Buckie who would be interested in assisting or leading these activity sessions. If you or someone you know has - A passion for sport An interest in working with children An interest in gaining new experiences An interest in providing new opportunities An interest in giving something back to the community Then please get in touch by emailing us: http://sportinmoray.co.uk/mcsh/active-schools/contact-us/ We can provide our volunteers with - ✅ Voluntary hours towards Duke of Edinburgh/Saltire Awards ✅ Hours towards college/uni placements ✅ Free qualifications and coaching courses ✅ References for college/uni/job applications ✅ PVG applications ✅ Full support with all admin work (registers, risk assessments, festival/tournament entry) ✅ Full coaching equipment and resources ✅ Support and mentoring throughout You can decide how often you would like to volunteer, we are flexible in our approach and we will work around your availability. Sessions include a variety of sport and activity -- from badminton to football, from dodgeball to trampolining, from netball to table tennis, from general fitness training to skipping -- or perhaps there's a sport that you have experience of, that you would like young people to try. Volunteers can choose to help at a lunch time, or after school, or even during school holidays. You can give as little as 45 minutes a week.

Active Schools in Moray provides opportunities for children and young people to participate in school sport and activities. Our aim is to get all children in Moray active, in and out of school, so that it benefits their health, confidence and social skills. We offer a range of extra-curricular clubs before, during and after school that are designed to increase children’s levels of physical activity. We are looking for volunteers in Buckie who would be interested in assisting or leading these activity sessions. If you or someone you know has - A passion for sport An interest in working with children An interest in gaining new experiences An interest in providing new opportunities An interest in giving something back to the community Then please get in touch by emailing us: http://sportinmoray.co.uk/mcsh/active-schools/contact-us/ We can provide our volunteers with - ✅ Voluntary hours towards Duke of Edinburgh/Saltire Awards ✅ Hours towards college/uni placements ✅ Free qualifications and coaching courses ✅ References for college/uni/job applications ✅ PVG applications ✅ Full support with all admin work (registers, risk assessments, festival/tournament entry) ✅ Full coaching equipment and resources ✅ Support and mentoring throughout You can decide how often you would like to volunteer, we are flexible in our approach and we will work around your availability. Sessions include a variety of sport and activity -- from badminton to football, from dodgeball to trampolining, from netball to table tennis, from general fitness training to skipping -- or perhaps there's a sport that you have experience of, that you would like young people to try. Volunteers can choose to help at a lunch time, or after school, or even during school holidays. You can give as little as 45 minutes a week.

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.

Ability Net's network of volunteers provide free tech support to enable older and disabled people to make full use of their home technology. They are seeking volunteers in Moray to join their IT Can Help network to support people with their IT or computer needs. This role involves contacting and supporting clients, feeding back on progress, and supporting the local Co-ordinator with promoting the IT Can Help service in the local area. Volunteers will take all necessary precautions to ensure that both volunteer and client stay as safe as possible, and volunteers and clients will wear face coverings and social distance where possible. If you like to help others, have good IT and computing skills, knowledge of standard operating systems and software and the ability to communicate well, please consider volunteering with our growing in Moray! Roles are flexible and can fit around your schedule, too.

Ability Net's network of volunteers provide free tech support to enable older and disabled people to make full use of their home technology. They are seeking volunteers in Moray to join their IT Can Help network to support people with their IT or computer needs. This role involves contacting and supporting clients, feeding back on progress, and supporting the local Co-ordinator with promoting the IT Can Help service in the local area. Volunteers will take all necessary precautions to ensure that both volunteer and client stay as safe as possible, and volunteers and clients will wear face coverings and social distance where possible. If you like to help others, have good IT and computing skills, knowledge of standard operating systems and software and the ability to communicate well, please consider volunteering with our growing in Moray! Roles are flexible and can fit around your schedule, too.

Ability Net's network of volunteers provide free tech support to enable older and disabled people to make full use of their home technology. They are seeking volunteers in Moray to join their IT Can Help network to support people with their IT or computer needs. This role involves contacting and supporting clients, feeding back on progress, and supporting the local Co-ordinator with promoting the IT Can Help service in the local area. Volunteers will take all necessary precautions to ensure that both volunteer and client stay as safe as possible, and volunteers and clients will wear face coverings and social distance where possible. If you like to help others, have good IT and computing skills, knowledge of standard operating systems and software and the ability to communicate well, please consider volunteering with our growing in Moray! Roles are flexible and can fit around your schedule, too.

As a volunteer driver you will be helping clients to attend medical or social appointments - this can be to the hospital, GP, dentist or to visit family/friends; to the hairdressers or to a lunch group. Journeys can be local or longer. For example, a client may have an appointment in Aberdeen or Aberdeenshire. Volunteers can also choose to help a client with shopping - using your own vehicle to drive to a shop to do a shop or accompany a client to the supermarket.

As a volunteer driver you will be helping clients to attend medical or social appointments - this can be to the hospital, GP, dentist or to visit family/friends; to the hairdressers or to a lunch group. Journeys can be local or longer. For example, a client may have an appointment in Aberdeen or Aberdeenshire. Volunteers can also choose to help a client with shopping - using your own vehicle to drive to a shop to do a shop or accompany a client to the supermarket.

As a volunteer driver you will be helping clients to attend medical or social appointments - this can be to the hospital, GP, dentist or to visit family/friends; to the hairdressers or to a lunch group. Journeys can be local or longer. For example, a client may have an appointment in Aberdeen or Aberdeenshire. Volunteers can also choose to help a client with shopping - using your own vehicle to drive to a shop to do a shop or accompany a client to the supermarket.

As a volunteer driver you will be helping clients to attend medical or social appointments - this can be to the hospital, GP, dentist or to visit family/friends; to the hairdressers or to a lunch group. Journeys can be local or longer. For example, a client may have an appointment in Aberdeen or Aberdeenshire. Volunteers can also choose to help a client with shopping - using your own vehicle to drive to a shop to do a shop or accompany a client to the supermarket.

As a volunteer driver you will be helping clients to attend medical or social appointments - this can be to the hospital, GP, dentist or to visit family/friends; to the hairdressers or to a lunch group. Journeys can be local or longer. For example, a client may have an appointment in Aberdeen or Aberdeenshire. Volunteers can also choose to help a client with shopping - using your own vehicle to drive to a shop to do a shop or accompany a client to the supermarket.

As a volunteer driver you will be helping clients to attend medical or social appointments - this can be to the hospital, GP, dentist or to visit family/friends; to the hairdressers or to a lunch group. Journeys can be local or longer. For example, a client may have an appointment in Aberdeen or Aberdeenshire. Volunteers can also choose to help a client with shopping - using your own vehicle to drive to a shop to do a shop or accompany a client to the supermarket.

As a volunteer driver you will be helping clients to attend medical or social appointments - this can be to the hospital, GP, dentist or to visit family/friends; to the hairdressers or to a lunch group. Journeys can be local or longer. For example, a client may have an appointment in Aberdeen or Aberdeenshire. Volunteers can also choose to help a client with shopping - using your own vehicle to drive to a shop to do a shop or accompany a client to the supermarket.

From the items we get donated, to the wonderful volunteers who help run our shops, not to mention those who the funds help, the British Red Cross has many stories to tell. We are looking for 2 enthusiastic volunteers to help us spread the word about the amazing things that happen in our shop. If you are looking to gain communications and marketing experience, or just flex your existing skills, we would love to have you on the team. We are looking for 2 volunteers -- vibrant, confident communicators with a passion for social media and blogging to help grow our online presence. From in-store events to engaging with the wider second-hand community, this role will give you an opportunity to expand your communications and marketing skills, and all whilst spreading the power of kindness. What you will be doing? Drafting original and engaging content for our various communication channels. Visiting shops to find inspiration, capture stories and take photos and videos for our digital assets library.

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

Pushing up the Daisies is a pioneering charity in Scotland, providing information and support to the newly bereaved during the period between a death and a funeral, the advancement of education in care of bodies at home after death and the advancement of health related to grief. We are especially here to support anyone who instinctively wants to keep the body of their loved one at home (or bring them back home) after their death. In November 2021 we started to take steps towards setting up a service to empower and practically assist people who want to keep someone close in the days after their last breath and be involved in the arrangements. This is aimed to be instead of or alongside funeral directors. We want to develop this aspect of the charity as a service and also as a source of income. We are now in a position to expand the Board of Trustees to strengthen and expand the charity and particularly to develop the service aspect of the charity in a business-like way. The current charity trustees are passionate about the work of the charity. We want to balance this with supportive business expertise. We are also looking to balance people with the inspiration and time to be hands-on in our development and people experienced to take an overview in the development and governance. If you are interested, please contact kate@pushingupthedaisies.org.uk to arrange a meeting in-person/online to discuss and answer any questions you have.

Pushing up the Daisies is a pioneering charity in Scotland, providing information and support to the newly bereaved during the period between a death and a funeral, the advancement of education in care of bodies at home after death and the advancement of health related to grief. We are especially here to support anyone who instinctively wants to keep the body of their loved one at home (or bring them back home) after their death. In November 2021 we started to take steps towards setting up a service to empower and practically assist people who want to keep someone close in the days after their last breath and be involved in the arrangements. This is aimed to be instead of or alongside funeral directors. We want to develop this aspect of the charity as a service and also as a source of income. We are now in a position to expand the Board of Trustees to strengthen and expand the charity and particularly to develop the service aspect of the charity in a business-like way. The current charity trustees are passionate about the work of the charity. We want to balance this with supportive business expertise. We are also looking to balance people with the inspiration and time to be hands-on in our development and people experienced to take an overview in the development and governance. If you are interested, please contact kate@pushingupthedaisies.org.uk to arrange a meeting in-person/online to discuss and answer any questions you have.

Pushing up the Daisies is a pioneering charity in Scotland, providing information and support to the newly bereaved during the period between a death and a funeral, the advancement of education in care of bodies at home after death and the advancement of health related to grief. We are especially here to support anyone who instinctively wants to keep the body of their loved one at home (or bring them back home) after their death. In November 2021 we started to take steps towards setting up a service to empower and practically assist people who want to keep someone close in the days after their last breath and be involved in the arrangements. This is aimed to be instead of or alongside funeral directors. We want to develop this aspect of the charity as a service and also as a source of income. We are now in a position to expand the Board of Trustees to strengthen and expand the charity and particularly to develop the service aspect of the charity in a business-like way. The current charity trustees are passionate about the work of the charity. We want to balance this with supportive business expertise. We are also looking to balance people with the inspiration and time to be hands-on in our development and people experienced to take an overview in the development and governance. If you are interested, please contact kate@pushingupthedaisies.org.uk to arrange a meeting in-person/online to discuss and answer any questions you have.

Pushing up the Daisies is a pioneering charity in Scotland, providing information and support to the newly bereaved during the period between a death and a funeral, the advancement of education in care of bodies at home after death and the advancement of health related to grief. We are especially here to support anyone who instinctively wants to keep the body of their loved one at home (or bring them back home) after their death. In November 2021 we started to take steps towards setting up a service to empower and practically assist people who want to keep someone close in the days after their last breath and be involved in the arrangements. This is aimed to be instead of or alongside funeral directors. We want to develop this aspect of the charity as a service and also as a source of income. We are now in a position to expand the Board of Trustees to strengthen and expand the charity and particularly to develop the service aspect of the charity in a business-like way. The current charity trustees are passionate about the work of the charity. We want to balance this with supportive business expertise. We are also looking to balance people with the inspiration and time to be hands-on in our development and people experienced to take an overview in the development and governance. If you are interested, please contact kate@pushingupthedaisies.org.uk to arrange a meeting in-person/online to discuss and answer any questions you have.

Pushing up the Daisies is a pioneering charity in Scotland, providing information and support to the newly bereaved during the period between a death and a funeral, the advancement of education in care of bodies at home after death and the advancement of health related to grief. We are especially here to support anyone who instinctively wants to keep the body of their loved one at home (or bring them back home) after their death. In November 2021 we started to take steps towards setting up a service to empower and practically assist people who want to keep someone close in the days after their last breath and be involved in the arrangements. This is aimed to be instead of or alongside funeral directors. We want to develop this aspect of the charity as a service and also as a source of income. We are now in a position to expand the Board of Trustees to strengthen and expand the charity and particularly to develop the service aspect of the charity in a business-like way. The current charity trustees are passionate about the work of the charity. We want to balance this with supportive business expertise. We are also looking to balance people with the inspiration and time to be hands-on in our development and people experienced to take an overview in the development and governance. If you are interested, please contact kate@pushingupthedaisies.org.uk to arrange a meeting in-person/online to discuss and answer any questions you have.

Pushing up the Daisies is a pioneering charity in Scotland, providing information and support to the newly bereaved during the period between a death and a funeral, the advancement of education in care of bodies at home after death and the advancement of health related to grief. We are especially here to support anyone who instinctively wants to keep the body of their loved one at home (or bring them back home) after their death. In November 2021 we started to take steps towards setting up a service to empower and practically assist people who want to keep someone close in the days after their last breath and be involved in the arrangements. This is aimed to be instead of or alongside funeral directors. We want to develop this aspect of the charity as a service and also as a source of income. We are now in a position to expand the Board of Trustees to strengthen and expand the charity and particularly to develop the service aspect of the charity in a business-like way. The current charity trustees are passionate about the work of the charity. We want to balance this with supportive business expertise. We are also looking to balance people with the inspiration and time to be hands-on in our development and people experienced to take an overview in the development and governance. If you are interested, please contact kate@pushingupthedaisies.org.uk to arrange a meeting in-person/online to discuss and answer any questions you have.

Share a love of football and help another person do the same! This volunteer role take places on 2 - 3 hours on a Saturday afternoon, helping to support a gentleman to attend football matches at Elgin City FC. These couple of hours would mean so much and help reduce our gentleman's isolation and help him maintain social contact. For more details or an informal chat abut this role, please contact volunteering.CC@moray.gov.uk

Community alarms support many older and more vulnerable people in Moray to continue living as independently as possible in their own homes. At the press of a button they can quickly raise an alert if they need assistance. There are a number of people in our communities who unfortunately have no family or friends living close by who are able to act as their alarm responder and go check on them when an alarm is activated to provide initial assistance. We are currently experiencing a greater demand for volunteer alarm responders across Moray, especially in the Forres, Elgin, Buckie and Dufftown areas for people who do not have close family, friends are neighbours for this type of support. This volunteer service is very much about remaining calm and providing reassurance. If you would like to know more about what is entailed please contact the Volunteer Development Team email volunteering.CC@moray.gov.uk.

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

The Moray Duke of Edinburgh Awards Committee (MDEAC) is a local charity that supports the delivery of DofE for young people of all abilities and backgrounds. DofE is the world’s leading achievement awards programme. It enables young people to develop skills for learning, life and employment by engaging in a wide range of practical activities. These include Volunteering, Physical activities and learning a new Skill. The DofE famously includes taking part in an expedition that helps develop confidence, resilience and team work. The Treasurer has a key role in managing the charity’s fund. You will be working closely with the Chair of the Committee with responsibility for managing the charity’s bank account. Duties include maintaining accurate records of the account, receiving monies, paying into the bank and raising cheques to fund activities or training for volunteers. The Committee meet quarterly to discuss committee business and any requests for funding from the DofE Centers and volunteers working within Moray. You will also be responsible preparing the accounts for an annual audit by a chartered accountant and delivering a Treasurer’s statement for the AGM. The Chair and Moray Council’s DofE administration staff will help you prepare the statement.

The Forres pantry is open on Saturdays from 10am-noon in the Lesser Hall, and contains quality fresh and frozen surplus food via the FareShare scheme, which would otherwise go to waste. There is a small charge for people to access it, but the value of their shopping will be much higher than what they actually pay. Volunteers are required to help out. If you are interested please call FACT on 01309 674 388 or email info@forresarea.org if you can help.

The RNLI has a wide network of local fundraising teams/groups organising a broad range of events and activities each year raising vital life-saving funds. The teams/groups are supported by a Community Manager. The range and frequency of the events is determined by the team members themselves and the amount of time volunteered is up to the individual. We are keen to welcome new people with new ideas and new skills into our local team so that we can develop our programme of fundraising activities and events in new, creative and innovative ways and contribute to saving more lives at sea. The impact you will make You will enable volunteer RNLI lifeboat crews to save lives at sea by carrying out and supporting vital fundraising activity in your local community. What you will be doing Participating in the planning and delivery of a range of fundraising activities in the local community Encouraging and welcoming a diverse group of new supporters to assist with fundraising activities and helping to drive our One Crew ethos Championing the RNLI and building its reputation in the area

Moray Firth Credit Union is getting ready to open its outreach service in Buckie and are looking for people who would like to be part of a team of volunteer tellers. They are also looking for a couple of people who may be to volunteer in Elgin, as the service is re-opening for one day per week, for a couple of hours. The Moray Firth Credit Union is looking for people who want to give something back to the community. (A credit union is like a community bank where we accept people's savings that then gets added to a pool of money from which members can apply for a low cost loan) The volunteer tellers are the face of the credit union, in that the teller the is responsible for the front desk, takes money, enters the transaction into the computer and gives the member a receipt for their transaction. The volunteer teller position is ideal for those who can handle money, who have a smattering of computer experience, who can exchange pleasantries and who can answer the telephone. There is enough in this volunteer position to not be boring and to not be too hard!

Help People at Difficult Times Listening volunteers are there for anyone who needs someone, and provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide. Every seven seconds someone contacts us. Every seven seconds we can help someone turn their life around. As a listening volunteer you get the chance to make a real difference to someone’s future. You can offer support on the phone, email or text. Volunteers typically volunteer a minimum of a 4 hour duty per week, as well as a 4 hour night duty at monthly intervals. There are no qualifications required and you’ll receive full training to prepare you for the kinds of conversations you’ll have. And when you start out, you’ll have a mentor with you, to give you confidence you’re doing the right thing. You can also apply to help with administration or other non-listening support. Let us know how you would like to help.

Lead Scotland are looking for volunteers from across Moray to help disabled young people and adults and those who are experiencing multiple barriers to learning and employment. These roles offer a rewarding and worthwhile experience and we would like to hear from you if you have a few hours per week available to support our learners to improve their computer and digital skills, literacy and numeracy, and if possible, gain an Adult Achievement Award or the Community Action and Leadership Award. This volunteering can be done online or by phone or by email. Training is provided for our volunteering roles.

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