As a key member of the local fundraising branch you'll need to look after counting and banking the money raised through the group fundraising activities. Fundraising groups organise events throughout the year. What does the role involve? •Counting and banking monies raised through the fundraising group •Ensuring that all monies raised or received by your group are paid into the Guide Dogs bank account as soon as possible in line with Guide Dogs policy and ensure that receipts and thank you letters are issued •Maintain accurate records of all money raised and spent •Keep the group up to date withthe funds raised •Checking the monthly income and expenditure statements •Monitor levels of expenditure and making claims when appropriate •Maintaining records of where collecting boxes and life-sized boxes are placed locally (working with the Collecting Box Coordinator where available) •Your work will show how much your group is raising to support blind and visually impaired people

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

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 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.

The cafe at Dr. Gray's Hospital is run by the Royal Voluntary Service. They require volunteers to help with the shop or the cafe side of things. Volunteers in the shop or the cafe, help to provide a valuable service for staff, patients and visitors at Dr. Gray's Hospital. It can be a busy environment, but always, a welcoming place for all. Volunteers usually carry out a shift with 2 other volunteers. In the cafe, there is no cooking involved, just serving warmed goods and hot drinks etc., coral.millns@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk is the retail manager at Dr Gray's and is happy to advise you on how to volunteer

The Moray Wellbeing Hub is looking to add to its Experteer group as part of leading its innovative work. Experteers support our core of directors to develop our organisation, increase our financial stability, grow and develop our human resources, give strong leadership on our values, moving on to identifying new areas of development. This team aims to be greater than the sum of its parts, representing a diverse range of life experiences, interests and core skills. Recruitment will be from the existing Moray Wellbeing Hub Champions and advertised widely to encourage new Champions to join and consider the role. It is also an excellent space for interested individuals to explore the potential of becoming a director before taking on legal and other responsibilities. Currently, a particular priority is the recruitment of volunteer Experteers who possess a skill set and experience in finance, audit, accountancy and/or risk 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

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.

It’s good to talk! 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 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. 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.

It’s good to talk! 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 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. 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.

It’s good to talk! 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 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. 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.

It’s good to talk! 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 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. 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.

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.

Tea party group coordinators are a vital part of the Re-engage team. Tea parties provide a lifeline of friendship for our older people, and the regular, warm, friendly chats and companionship provide a vital link with the outside world from which they have become isolated. Over time, the members of the group will get to know each other well and together you will spend many hours full of fun, laughter, and stories. As a tea party group coordinator, you will ensure older guests know when and where the next tea party will be held and who will be collecting them each month. Some of ReEngage's tea party groups for older people across the country are now starting to meet up again. The 2 groups in Buckie and the 2 groups in Elgin no longer have a group co-ordinator so are unable to restart until they have volunteers to help. Could you help? This is an administrative role that requires planning and scheduling, you must be comfortable organising monthly events, socialising, communicating with people and resolving issues that might arise. The co-ordinator is supported by Re-engage staff, to match folk together and will spend a few hours each month talking with companions and older people, making sure everything is okay. Volunteers receive training too. As one of our valued volunteer leaders, you will receive training, online support, and regular communications from the charity. This is a fulfilling and enjoyable role which will enable you to develop your leadership skills, gain valuable experience with a national charity and, most importantly, connect with lonely older people and make a real and lasting difference to their lives.

Tea party group coordinators are a vital part of the Re-engage team. Tea parties provide a lifeline of friendship for our older people, and the regular, warm, friendly chats and companionship provide a vital link with the outside world from which they have become isolated. Over time, the members of the group will get to know each other well and together you will spend many hours full of fun, laughter, and stories. As a tea party group coordinator, you will ensure older guests know when and where the next tea party will be held and who will be collecting them each month. Some of ReEngage's tea party groups for older people across the country are now starting to meet up again. The 2 groups in Buckie and the 2 groups in Elgin no longer have a group co-ordinator so are unable to restart until they have volunteers to help. Could you help? This is an administrative role that requires planning and scheduling, you must be comfortable organising monthly events, socialising, communicating with people and resolving issues that might arise. The co-ordinator is supported by Re-engage staff, to match folk together and will spend a few hours each month talking with companions and older people, making sure everything is okay. Volunteers receive training too. As one of our valued volunteer leaders, you will receive training, online support, and regular communications from the charity. This is a fulfilling and enjoyable role which will enable you to develop your leadership skills, gain valuable experience with a national charity and, most importantly, connect with lonely older people and make a real and lasting difference to their lives.

Community Connectors… Spare a couple of hours a month to support fellow peers of life challenges in their local area. Expenses, supervision and training are provided. Are interested in self-management and increasing their own wellbeing as well as supporting others. Instilling a sense of meaning and purpose to progress in life. Are all Champions of Moray Wellbeing Hub who share peer-values such as mutuality, intentionality and authenticity- they take personal responsibility to opt out of the project at any time as appropriate. Are PVG checked (Protection of Vulnerable Groups), covered under insurance and are provided with orientation training and regular support by a local supervisor. Are trained by Moray Wellbeing Hub to have effective peer-support skills. May even become friends or companions in the long term who support each other in their community to get the most from life, but respect boundaries and are willing to negotiate, commit to and reflect on these. Community Connectors focus on a mutual trade of human resource - one human supports another to engage and connect in their local community. In return they are also helped to connect.

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

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!

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.

The First Time for Everything service is a joint project between Royal Voluntary Service and the Prudential. The service gets groups of older people together and gives them the opportunity to try out an activity that they may never have tried, or even thought about trying before. These activities aim to keep older people active and social. This is especially key as staying active and social has been proven to be important to keeping healthy and well in older age. Volunteers are required to meet and greet participants, assist with admin/signing-in sheets/surveys. Support participants to take part in the activity if required and help serve tea/coffee refreshments. The activities are monthly/twice monthly on a Tuesday afternoon from 2pm to 4pm. Shifts are flexible! We are a caring organisation and give a friendly, helpful and very caring service. Expenses can be claimed. katherine.pabla@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk is the Project Manager for the First Time for Everything and is very happy to answer any questions.

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.

We are looking for welcoming and enthusiastic volunteer(s) to lead short health walks in Moray -- currently these gentle walks are based in Forres, Elgin, Cullen, Buckie, Lossie 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. We would love it if you could help us set up indoor and outdoor Strength and Balance sessions as well as new Health Walks to boost our provision in the area, helping the people that need it to access these opportunities. Volunteer walk leaders receive on-going support from the Health Walk co-ordinator, too. If you are a people person, like to walk and the outdoors please get in touch!

CLAN Cancer Support offers clients a range of practical and emotional support at our Support & Wellbeing Centres across the North East, including Moray, Orkney and Shetland. Support volunteers currently help a wide range of people affected by cancer, including clients, carers and other family members, by offering a listening ear or by working alongside them to address support or wellbeing concerns. CLAN Support Volunteers are a key point of contact for clients accessing CLAN services ensuring that the needs of our clients are met through our range of support services. Support Volunteers also offer clients an opportunity to talk with someone who can listen and provide emotional and wellbeing support. Support is given either in person or on the telephone. Some locations also run group support sessions where support volunteers are required to support the running of the groups and provide support to participants. Volunteers are asked to make a minimum 3 hour per week commitment. Times are flexible and sessions are available in -- Forres, Buckie, Lossie and Elgin. As ambassadors for CLAN, our volunteers can also help with the promotion of our services by attending awareness events and doing talks to a variety of groups internally and externally.

Are you interested in wildlife and would you like to get involved in practical work on our Culbin Sands reserve? We are looking for new volunteers to get involved and help us manage our remote and fascinating Culbin Sands reserve. We rely on the hard work and dedication of volunteers to keep the habitats on this reserve in fine condition. To do this, we are running work groups, usually once or twice a week between September and April. We will carry out habitat management tasks during these work groups, which will include the removal of scrub and small trees with hand tools and burning brash on bonfires. We are looking for volunteers to help out with these management tasks by joining our dedicated team of volunteers. Work groups take place between Monday and Friday. It is not possible to run work groups on regular days of the week as access to Culbin Sands is dependent on the timing of tides, so planned work group dates are released every few weeks. The tasks are running as part of our LIFE 100% for Nature Project, which aims to improve the condition of sand dune and vegetated shingle habitats on the reserve, to benefit a range of rare and threatened species. In this role you'll learn about the management and ecology of this important reserve while developing new skills in habitat management or just enjoying this remote and wild reserve. While in the role, appropriate training and support will be provided for all tasks. Through this role you will be making an important contribution to the management of this reserve. We are looking for volunteers who are enthusiastic, flexible and can get on well with a range of people. If you have an interest in conservation it will be helpful, but not essential. No specialist skills are required however, you will need to be able to use hand tools (bowsaws, loppers) for cutting vegetation and you will need to be able to withstand 4-6 hours of working (at your own pace) on a remote site in sometimes poor weather conditions. You will need to be able to move over steep, boggy and sandy ground and be able to step over or use a narrrow plank to cross a tidal creek to access the site. You will need to be comfortable to occasionally work around loud machinery and to follow safety instructions. Due to the remoteness of the reserve, there are no indoor toilet facilities at this reserve. You will need to make sure you have an up-to-date tetanus injection. As the reserve is remote, you will need your own transport to get to the reserve. The reserve is not served by public transport. Volunteers will need to provide their own food, drink and outdoor clothing, including wellies. The RSPB will provide appropriate Personal Protective Equipment relevant to the tasks, such as work gloves and protective glasses. We recommend that new volunteers attend a trial volunteer session, to ensure that the role is suitable for them. Due to Covid-19, additional safety measures are in place to protect our volunteers, staff and the wider public, details of these measures will be explained during volunteer inductions.

Could you join our caring community and help people in your local area live their best possible life? We need collection can volunteers to promote the wonderful work of Cornerstone locally, and raise vital funds to ensure we can go above and beyond in the care that we provide someone allowing them to be included, and respected in choices about the care they receive, and helping them to stay connected to the people, hobbies and interests that they love most. Cornerstone provides care and support to over 2,200 children, young people and adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs across Scotland. With over 40 years’ experience we are experts in ensuring people living with disabilities can have the best life possible, with their choices and goals at its heart. Our collection can volunteers are responsible for placing and collecting fundraising cans from a range of sites including cafes, pubs and shops. We also would love your help in identifying new locations where we can place our cans. If you are wanting a role which is more flexible and ad hoc this is perfect for you! What would I be doing? Delivering and collecting cans from a wide range of businesses and community groups locally including checking that they are sealed and labelled correctly Identifying suitable locations for collection cans to be placed and placing them in your local community. Emptying cans, counting and banking the money Keeping an accurate record of the number of cans in circulation, and the funds raised and reporting this back to Cornerstone on a regular basis. If you are interested in becoming a Give a Tin a Home Volunteer then please send an email with your details to our Fundraising Team at getinvolved@cornerstone.org.uk

Could you join our caring community and help people in your local area live their best possible life? We need collection can volunteers to promote the wonderful work of Cornerstone locally, and raise vital funds to ensure we can go above and beyond in the care that we provide someone allowing them to be included, and respected in choices about the care they receive, and helping them to stay connected to the people, hobbies and interests that they love most. Cornerstone provides care and support to over 2,200 children, young people and adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs across Scotland. With over 40 years’ experience we are experts in ensuring people living with disabilities can have the best life possible, with their choices and goals at its heart. Our collection can volunteers are responsible for placing and collecting fundraising cans from a range of sites including cafes, pubs and shops. We also would love your help in identifying new locations where we can place our cans. If you are wanting a role which is more flexible and ad hoc this is perfect for you! What would I be doing? Delivering and collecting cans from a wide range of businesses and community groups locally including checking that they are sealed and labelled correctly Identifying suitable locations for collection cans to be placed and placing them in your local community. Emptying cans, counting and banking the money Keeping an accurate record of the number of cans in circulation, and the funds raised and reporting this back to Cornerstone on a regular basis. If you are interested in becoming a Give a Tin a Home Volunteer then please send an email with your details to our Fundraising Team at getinvolved@cornerstone.org.uk

Could you join our caring community and help people in your local area live their best possible life? We need collection can volunteers to promote the wonderful work of Cornerstone locally, and raise vital funds to ensure we can go above and beyond in the care that we provide someone allowing them to be included, and respected in choices about the care they receive, and helping them to stay connected to the people, hobbies and interests that they love most. Cornerstone provides care and support to over 2,200 children, young people and adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs across Scotland. With over 40 years’ experience we are experts in ensuring people living with disabilities can have the best life possible, with their choices and goals at its heart. Our collection can volunteers are responsible for placing and collecting fundraising cans from a range of sites including cafes, pubs and shops. We also would love your help in identifying new locations where we can place our cans. If you are wanting a role which is more flexible and ad hoc this is perfect for you! What would I be doing? Delivering and collecting cans from a wide range of businesses and community groups locally including checking that they are sealed and labelled correctly Identifying suitable locations for collection cans to be placed and placing them in your local community. Emptying cans, counting and banking the money Keeping an accurate record of the number of cans in circulation, and the funds raised and reporting this back to Cornerstone on a regular basis. If you are interested in becoming a Give a Tin a Home Volunteer then please send an email with your details to our Fundraising Team at getinvolved@cornerstone.org.uk

Could you join our caring community and help people in your local area live their best possible life? We need collection can volunteers to promote the wonderful work of Cornerstone locally, and raise vital funds to ensure we can go above and beyond in the care that we provide someone allowing them to be included, and respected in choices about the care they receive, and helping them to stay connected to the people, hobbies and interests that they love most. Cornerstone provides care and support to over 2,200 children, young people and adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs across Scotland. With over 40 years’ experience we are experts in ensuring people living with disabilities can have the best life possible, with their choices and goals at its heart. Our collection can volunteers are responsible for placing and collecting fundraising cans from a range of sites including cafes, pubs and shops. We also would love your help in identifying new locations where we can place our cans. If you are wanting a role which is more flexible and ad hoc this is perfect for you! What would I be doing? Delivering and collecting cans from a wide range of businesses and community groups locally including checking that they are sealed and labelled correctly Identifying suitable locations for collection cans to be placed and placing them in your local community. Emptying cans, counting and banking the money Keeping an accurate record of the number of cans in circulation, and the funds raised and reporting this back to Cornerstone on a regular basis. If you are interested in becoming a Give a Tin a Home Volunteer then please send an email with your details to our Fundraising Team at getinvolved@cornerstone.org.uk

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.

Do you want to play your part in returning the world to a safer place? We need volunteers to support people at Covid vaccination centres to put people at ease and show them where to go. You will look out for people who need just a bit of extra support and make the process smoother for them. Shifts will be between 0900 – 1800 hours Monday to Friday, with the occasional weekend. Volunteers can sign up for half day 4-hour shifts or full-day 8-hour shifts. This role will include assisting in the carpark/outside areas. Health and Safety Statement We take an individual approach to ensuring your safety. We may ask you to complete a simple risk assessment. We will also have a conversation with you to discuss any restrictions that may still be in place in your region and identify any adjustments you may need.

Are you interested in saving lives or training others too? Perhaps interested in a career in the medical profession. At Scotia Medical Group, we are looking for people from the age of 16 upwards to join our new charity in delivering medical treatment at events and working with the local community to create a network of lifesavers across the north of Scotland. Our highly motivated team of trustees and volunteers create a safe and caring environment for training and delivering our services. Whether its giving back to the local community or starting your career; whatever the reason, we want to hear from you.

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.

The Elgin Sports Community Trust is literally a game-changer. This volunteer led community project has broken ground to a create a new all-weather sports facility for Moray. The project, now entering a final exciting stage, is looking for outgoing volunteers with professional experience to help develop and write funding bids that will support specific elements of the build. Are you a resourceful, take-the-initiative sort of person that possesses marketing and writing skills? Could you help identify and research prospective funding sources and help to write persuasive compelling bids? Could you pen awesome case studies or reports and maybe even share some of our news on social media? The Elgin Sports Community Trust has built an accessible all-weather, full-size facility, that is being used for a multitude of sports and is inclusive for all members of the community. Your time and skill will help this facility build office space, changing facilities and viewing galleries and become a place where people can play and meet all year – even walk, train, coach, the sporting options (and the health benefits to our community) are endless! This volunteering commitment would last between 3 to 6 months or longer if you are the sort of person who would be prepared to join the board. If you would like to have a chat about the role or would like to be involved or just find out more, please drop us a hello at: esctenquiries@hotmail.com

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.

Oxfam Elgin is looking for friendly and polite people to join their team as Customer Service Volunteers. This is a great opportunity to volunteer in a vibrant Oxfam Shop. You will be working with the Shop Manager and given relevant training as required. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a retail environment. The role involves the following: - Working with a volunteer team - Being polite and friendly with good customer service skills - Using a computerised till system that has a barcode scanner - Cash handling, till work, and merchandising - Packing and wrapping purchases - Tidying the shop floor when not busy What this role can offer the volunteer: - Giving time to make a difference - This is an opportunity to help Oxfam’s mission of achieving a just world without poverty - Lunch expenses and reasonable local travel costs can be reimbursed in line with Oxfam’s policy - This would enhance your CV - Gain experience working for a non-profit charity organisation No experience required and full training will be given. Oxfam does not accept applications from anyone on the Sex Offenders list. We may inquire about unspent convictions relevant to the role and you may be required to submit to PVG/DBS check (at no expense to you).

Conservation Volunteers are a diverse group of people who undertake outdoor work for the National Trust for Scotland on a regular basis. Becoming a Conservation Volunteer gives you the opportunity to learn new skills and meet new people while getting some fresh air and exercise. At Brodie Castle, NTS conservation volunteers undertake projects such as cutting back vegetation around Rodney’s Stone, an 8th century Pictish monument to improve access for visitors, cutting back vegetation along the exit drive and clearing invasive Rhododendron ponticum from the pond area.

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.

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/

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

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.

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.

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.

Mentoring Young Talent (MYT) is seeking new volunteer mentors… MYT works with young people between the age of 12-26yrs, supporting them 1-1 to gain confidence, explore their strengths, help make future plans to either increase their educational attainment or secure a destination like work, training or further education. Our younger project (12-16yrs) provides mentors to care experienced school attendees while our project for 16-26 year olds aims to support young people locally who may be unemployed, struggling to identify their next steps, need to strengthen their skills and gain from the interaction with a positive role model. Everyone is welcome to apply to be a mentor, it’s a great way to give back, support local young people and share your knowledge and experience. We provide training, support and fund some great activities to take part in alongside your matched young person. This volunteer opportunity is also a great career development opportunity, increasing your own employability skills as a result. During Covid 19 we have seen many young people’s future plans dashed, unemployment rise and increased insecurity for this age group. Mentoring provides a positive way to help this generation, If you can manage between 1-2 hours a week please get in touch. We are seeking volunteers of all ages and life experience and have young people waiting.

Cycling UK inspires and helps people to cycle and keep cycling. We believe that cycling is more than just transport; it makes you feel good, gives you a sense of freedom and creates a better environment for everyone. Tandem pilots provide the means by which the blind and partially sighted members of the community are able to experience something which the rest of us take for granted; namely the joy of riding a bike. What you will be doing Ride as a front rider or ‘pilot’ on a tandem with a visually impaired person as the rear rider or ‘stoker’. Provide support and guidance once off the bike, such as guiding the stoker when at a café stop, or reading the menu for them Communicating with your stoker, both to make the ride enjoyable for them, and also to let them know what is going on Taking responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of your stoker at all times during the ride, both on and off the bike

Cycling UK inspires and helps people to cycle and keep cycling. We believe that cycling is more than just transport; it makes you feel good, gives you a sense of freedom and creates a better environment for everyone. Tandem pilots provide the means by which the blind and partially sighted members of the community are able to experience something which the rest of us take for granted; namely the joy of riding a bike. What you will be doing Ride as a front rider or ‘pilot’ on a tandem with a visually impaired person as the rear rider or ‘stoker’. Provide support and guidance once off the bike, such as guiding the stoker when at a café stop, or reading the menu for them Communicating with your stoker, both to make the ride enjoyable for them, and also to let them know what is going on Taking responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of your stoker at all times during the ride, both on and off the bike

Cycling UK inspires and helps people to cycle and keep cycling. We believe that cycling is more than just transport; it makes you feel good, gives you a sense of freedom and creates a better environment for everyone. Tandem pilots provide the means by which the blind and partially sighted members of the community are able to experience something which the rest of us take for granted; namely the joy of riding a bike. What you will be doing Ride as a front rider or ‘pilot’ on a tandem with a visually impaired person as the rear rider or ‘stoker’. Provide support and guidance once off the bike, such as guiding the stoker when at a café stop, or reading the menu for them Communicating with your stoker, both to make the ride enjoyable for them, and also to let them know what is going on Taking responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of your stoker at all times during the ride, both on and off the bike

Cycling UK inspires and helps people to cycle and keep cycling. We believe that cycling is more than just transport; it makes you feel good, gives you a sense of freedom and creates a better environment for everyone. Tandem pilots provide the means by which the blind and partially sighted members of the community are able to experience something which the rest of us take for granted; namely the joy of riding a bike. What you will be doing Ride as a front rider or ‘pilot’ on a tandem with a visually impaired person as the rear rider or ‘stoker’. Provide support and guidance once off the bike, such as guiding the stoker when at a café stop, or reading the menu for them Communicating with your stoker, both to make the ride enjoyable for them, and also to let them know what is going on Taking responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of your stoker at all times during the ride, both on and off the bike

Support people to cycle, walk and wheel – for everyday journeys, leisure and adventure. For more than 140 years, Cycling UK has been inspiring people to cycle. We believe that cycling is more than just transport; it’s fun, makes you feel good, gives you a sense of freedom and creates a better environment for everyone. We know you share our vision for a better world by walking, wheeling and cycling. By becoming a ride leader, you can help people to ride together in a safe, friendly and supportive way. What you will be doing Planning and leading regular rides, often jointly with other ride leaders Welcoming riders and helping to create a friendly and inclusive atmosphere Supporting new and less experienced cyclists to build their confidence and ensure no one is left behind Following the guidelines as set our in guidance such as risk assessing the route and reporting incidents etc.

Support people to cycle, walk and wheel – for everyday journeys, leisure and adventure. For more than 140 years, Cycling UK has been inspiring people to cycle. We believe that cycling is more than just transport; it’s fun, makes you feel good, gives you a sense of freedom and creates a better environment for everyone. We know you share our vision for a better world by walking, wheeling and cycling. By becoming a ride leader, you can help people to ride together in a safe, friendly and supportive way. What you will be doing Planning and leading regular rides, often jointly with other ride leaders Welcoming riders and helping to create a friendly and inclusive atmosphere Supporting new and less experienced cyclists to build their confidence and ensure no one is left behind Following the guidelines as set our in guidance such as risk assessing the route and reporting incidents etc.

Support people to cycle, walk and wheel – for everyday journeys, leisure and adventure. For more than 140 years, Cycling UK has been inspiring people to cycle. We believe that cycling is more than just transport; it’s fun, makes you feel good, gives you a sense of freedom and creates a better environment for everyone. We know you share our vision for a better world by walking, wheeling and cycling. By becoming a ride leader, you can help people to ride together in a safe, friendly and supportive way. What you will be doing Planning and leading regular rides, often jointly with other ride leaders Welcoming riders and helping to create a friendly and inclusive atmosphere Supporting new and less experienced cyclists to build their confidence and ensure no one is left behind Following the guidelines as set our in guidance such as risk assessing the route and reporting incidents etc.

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/

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.

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

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.

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.

Do you have two hours a week to support vulnerable adults with M.E./Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)? Are you a good listener with an empathetic, professional approach? Action for M.E.’s advocacy service, supports adults with M.E./CFS to understand their rights, make informed choices, and have their views and wishes heard and respected when they are finding it hard to do so -- issues that include health, social care, housing and employment. The Volunteer Advocate will work entirely online/by phone to meet and represent clients, agree an action plan, undertake research and explain information to your client and/or contact professionals. People volunteer for all kinds of reasons and Action for M.E. want to ensure that you get something back as well as giving you time and commitment. They will work with you to ensure that we get the balance right.

Moray Fresh Start is looking for two volunteers who can work independently for two hours a week making up Starter Packs for people who have been homeless in Moray. The basic household items (pots, pans, duvets, etc.) in the Starter Packs you make will ensure a good start for someone who has been without a permanent home for some time. This opportunity will take place at Moray Fresh Start’s store at Elgin Business Centre, Maisondieu Road, where you will also receive donations of goods from the public.

The Starter Pack Co-ordinator is key to our work helping homeless people in Moray get a good start in their new homes. The work is daily (Mon-Fri) checking incoming emails which include Applications for Starter Packs (up to 3 Applications per day), liaising with volunteers and then confirming the arrangements. The post requires reliability and commitment. The work is done from home through email and some phone contact with a small friendly group of volunteers and with housing Support Workers.

The current Development Trust Treasurer is standing down at end of year. We are looking for a volunteer to join the Trust to assume this important role. The treasurer is a member of the Trust Board and is responsible for the day to day running of the Trust accounts. There is also a measure of line management, as the Trust expands to meet demand. A willing volunteer can pass their details to the Trust Development Officer at DTO@lossietrust.org

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.

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.

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.

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!

The Merchandise Coordinator role requires looking after Guide Dogs merchandise stock for your local fundraising group and organising stock to take to events to sell and help raise important funds to continue Guide Dog's life changing work! • Ordering all trading goods for the branch and getting things ready to sell at events • Letting the group know about new stock items • Keeping an eye on stock levels • Receive, check and price goods • With your Treasurer, banking money raised through the sale of trading items using the trading paying in book • Organising the storage of goods, this may include storing at your house or at other branch members’ homes. • In January carry out a complete stock take

*Are you hoping to save time and money this holiday season? *Are you trying to lessen your impact on the environment? *Are you keen to declutter your home? *Are you looking for a creative way to support a worthwhile charity? Give new life to the books, toys, and clothing that are cluttering your home by hosting an Eco-Christmas Gift Swap fundraising event! Your friends and family will love the gifts that will be new to them, and you and your friends will love saving money and time. And as if that wasn’t enough, your fundraiser will help support the amazing education projects funded by Feed the Minds throughout the world! How: -Go through your home and collect all the unused items (that are still in very good condition), all the gifts you were given but never use, all the clothing that you meant to take back but forgot to, all the puzzles you’ve already done, the books your kids have already read, (etc., etc.). Then, invite your friends to do the same! -Make a plan about where and when to meet so that all those treasures can find new, loving homes, and you and your friends can raise money for some very worthwhile projects. It’s a win for you and your friends, a win for the planet, and a win for people experiencing extreme poverty throughout the world! Where: -Would you and your friends like to meet in a community hall on a weeknight? Or maybe you’d all prefer a small gathering at someone’s home? Or maybe the local pub could be hired? Or maybe you’d all feel more comfortable meeting outside in the garden? Maybe you could gather right after the school run? The possibilities are endless…. When: -Because Christmas shopping seems to happen earlier and earlier every year, sometime in November would be ideal.

*Are you hoping to save time and money this holiday season? *Are you trying to lessen your impact on the environment? *Are you keen to declutter your home? *Are you looking for a creative way to support a worthwhile charity? Give new life to the books, toys, and clothing that are cluttering your home by hosting an Eco-Christmas Gift Swap fundraising event! Your friends and family will love the gifts that will be new to them, and you and your friends will love saving money and time. And as if that wasn’t enough, your fundraiser will help support the amazing education projects funded by Feed the Minds throughout the world! How: -Go through your home and collect all the unused items (that are still in very good condition), all the gifts you were given but never use, all the clothing that you meant to take back but forgot to, all the puzzles you’ve already done, the books your kids have already read, (etc., etc.). Then, invite your friends to do the same! -Make a plan about where and when to meet so that all those treasures can find new, loving homes, and you and your friends can raise money for some very worthwhile projects. It’s a win for you and your friends, a win for the planet, and a win for people experiencing extreme poverty throughout the world! Where: -Would you and your friends like to meet in a community hall on a weeknight? Or maybe you’d all prefer a small gathering at someone’s home? Or maybe the local pub could be hired? Or maybe you’d all feel more comfortable meeting outside in the garden? Maybe you could gather right after the school run? The possibilities are endless…. When: -Because Christmas shopping seems to happen earlier and earlier every year, sometime in November would be ideal.

*Are you hoping to save time and money this holiday season? *Are you trying to lessen your impact on the environment? *Are you keen to declutter your home? *Are you looking for a creative way to support a worthwhile charity? Give new life to the books, toys, and clothing that are cluttering your home by hosting an Eco-Christmas Gift Swap fundraising event! Your friends and family will love the gifts that will be new to them, and you and your friends will love saving money and time. And as if that wasn’t enough, your fundraiser will help support the amazing education projects funded by Feed the Minds throughout the world! How: -Go through your home and collect all the unused items (that are still in very good condition), all the gifts you were given but never use, all the clothing that you meant to take back but forgot to, all the puzzles you’ve already done, the books your kids have already read, (etc., etc.). Then, invite your friends to do the same! -Make a plan about where and when to meet so that all those treasures can find new, loving homes, and you and your friends can raise money for some very worthwhile projects. It’s a win for you and your friends, a win for the planet, and a win for people experiencing extreme poverty throughout the world! Where: -Would you and your friends like to meet in a community hall on a weeknight? Or maybe you’d all prefer a small gathering at someone’s home? Or maybe the local pub could be hired? Or maybe you’d all feel more comfortable meeting outside in the garden? Maybe you could gather right after the school run? The possibilities are endless…. When: -Because Christmas shopping seems to happen earlier and earlier every year, sometime in November would be ideal.

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.

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.

Real Life Options is a charity which has services located throughout the UK , including Moray. They offer services such as Day Centres, Outreach and supported living to support people within their care to live their lives as full as possible. Currently, they are looking for people to join their Real Life Volunteers programme and specifically for people who would like to get involved with some creative activities such as Arts and Crafts, Baking/Cooking and/or Music. These activities bring such a huge positive impact to the people they support...and it is fun and enjoyable for everyone involved! During the last year it has been quite unsettling and now, more than than ever, the people Real Life Options support would really benefit from any time, commitment and kindness a volunteer could give.

The Royal Voluntary Service is recruiting for volunteer drivers in Moray. Our volunteer drivers provide an essential service transporting people to a medical appointment (e.g. hospital, GP, dental, opticians, vaccination) or social appointment (e.g. supermarket, lunch group; visit family/friends; hairdressers). This can be a local journey or longer (e.g. taking a client to an appointment at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary). Volunteers will use their own vehicle – expenses reimbursed for mileage 45p per mile. Full training will be provided. Please contact grampiansupport@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk.

The Royal Voluntary Service is recruiting for volunteer drivers in Moray. Our volunteer drivers provide an essential service transporting people to a medical appointment (e.g. hospital, GP, dental, opticians, vaccination) or social appointment (e.g. supermarket, lunch group; visit family/friends; hairdressers). This can be a local journey or longer (e.g. taking a client to an appointment at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary). Volunteers will use their own vehicle – expenses reimbursed for mileage 45p per mile. Full training will be provided. Please contact grampiansupport@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk.

The Royal Voluntary Service is recruiting for volunteer drivers in Moray. Our volunteer drivers provide an essential service transporting people to a medical appointment (e.g. hospital, GP, dental, opticians, vaccination) or social appointment (e.g. supermarket, lunch group; visit family/friends; hairdressers). This can be a local journey or longer (e.g. taking a client to an appointment at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary). Volunteers will use their own vehicle – expenses reimbursed for mileage 45p per mile. Full training will be provided. Please contact grampiansupport@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk.

The Royal Voluntary Service is recruiting for volunteer drivers in Moray. Our volunteer drivers provide an essential service transporting people to a medical appointment (e.g. hospital, GP, dental, opticians, vaccination) or social appointment (e.g. supermarket, lunch group; visit family/friends; hairdressers). This can be a local journey or longer (e.g. taking a client to an appointment at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary). Volunteers will use their own vehicle – expenses reimbursed for mileage 45p per mile. Full training will be provided. Please contact grampiansupport@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk.

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!

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.

Magnificent turreted castle with a playful garden and over 400 varieties of daffodil. Join our volunteer team and help customers and visitors in the gift shop within the Castle. It's an amazing place to volunteer, plus we offer training and have regular volunteer get togethers.

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.

Grampian Child Bereavement Network (part of the ARCHIE Foundation charity) provide direct support to bereaved children and young people throughout Grampian. Due to an increased demand in our service we are seeking volunteers in a variety of areas including: responders to visit bereaved families, fundraisers, event and admin helpers and a treasurer Key objectives of our Volunteers are: To support the work of GCBN through contributing to the range of services provided. To make a positive difference to the lives of the children, young people and their families who have been affected by bereavement Our responder service entails people visiting bereaved families and undertaking direct support work with children and young people and their families. We also run event days for children staffed up by our volunteers. We are particularly keen to recruit a volunteer with a financial or accounts background to take on our treasurer role. Good support and training is provided to all volunteers e.g.: induction includes self awareness, policy and procedures of charity. Training in child protection and bereavement support. Support from coordinator and board of trustees. All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated. For more details please contact: Malcolm Stewart, Coordinator at E Mail:gcbn@archie.org or tel.: 01224 554152.