*Information Stall Volunteer Opportunity* RNIB Scotland Community Connection team host various information stalls in libraries and community centres across the country to help us reach people in our communities who are affected by sight loss, and promote the various support services which RNIB offer. In Aberdeen, we host our information stall on the last Monday of every month in the Aberdeen Central Library. The role of a volunteer at the information stall is to engage with any of the passing members of public as they visit the stall, talk about RNIB services, local organisations, and any other relevant information you are able to provide to someone who is seeking support for themselves or someone they know about sight loss. The commitment for this role is approximately 6-8 hours per month, which includes 4 hours that you will be present at the stall in the library. Remaining time will be used to broaden your understanding of services within RNIB and the local community, advertise the information stall, and engage with partner organisations. Volunteers will be trained to know about the various RNIB Services available and how people can access them. RNIB information booklets, tablecloth, and various RNIB branded merchandise to give to the public will be provided/ Duties include: • Set up and tidying of RNIB Information Stall • Engage with visitors to the stall in a friendly and professional manor • Advise visitors about appropriate services both internal to RNIB and local to their community • Learn about support services available to people with sight loss in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire and engage with partner organisations where relevant • Log information to a database or to the volunteer manager. A fantastic, enjoyable opportunity to help make a real difference. All volunteers are greatly appreciated. To get involved/for more information please contact Neil Atkinson, RNIB Community Connection Coordinator at email: neil.atkinson@rnib.org.uk or telephone: 07858687528.

The Kincorth Community Centre Hub has great volunteer opportunities to assist with a range of activities at the Hub. Volunteer roles include supporting our busy community cafe, which has rapidly taken off, we currently open 9.30 -2.30, but our aim is to run a breakfast and supper club, as well as have the cafe open for activities in the evening. We have a diverse community that has a lot to offer e.g.: art classes/exercise group/dance class/music lessons and we are always open to new ideas-we are more or less a blank canvass. Excellent support and relevant guidance is provided to all volunteers. Level 2 Hygiene Certificate will be offered to those who want to volunteer/cook in the café. Any other training would be reviewed and provided if proved relevant. A fantastic, enjoyable opportunity to volunteer and help make a real difference for people and the community. All volunteers are greatly appreciated. For further information please contact Andrea Stewart at email gingerstewart@btinternet.com or telephone: 07985 600037.

We are looking for kind individuals who want to share their knowledge and improve people's lives. Help teach an IT class to assist pensioners to use the Internet and do general tasks. Help people to improve their IT skills. Help people struggling with their mobile phone and/or tablet to get the hang of it. Getting on Social Media, taking and sending pictures, connecting to the WiFi, etc. These are all valuable skills to have in today's society. Help people get a better hang on their phones, tablets, computers! Teaching is a great opportunity to gain confidence and skills! All our volunteering classes are free for our members. A fantastic opportunity to help. All help makes a real difference and is always greatly appreciated. For more information, please email us at volunteerinchgarth@gmail.com or phone 01224 325191. To find out about further volunteering opportunities at Inchgarth Community Centre please visit: https://www.inchgarth.co.uk/volunteer.html

Grandmentors is an award-winning, inter-generational mentoring programme, operating in various locations across the UK. We are currently looking for new Volunteer Mentors to join our programme in Midlothian which launched in 2023. It is widely recognised that care-experienced young people are some of the most disadvantaged in society. Many are in care because they have experienced, or are at risk of, neglect and/or abuse. Security and stability are often missing from their lives. We recruit, train and support volunteer mentors (normally but not exclusively aged 50+) who draw on their wealth of professional and personal life experience and skills to support young people (aged 16-26) through life transitions on their pathway to independence. Grandmentors is all about empowering and positive relationships, aligning to “The Promise” that Scotland made to its care experienced population. Young people are listened to, heard, and responded to. They benefit from safe, consistent loving relationships, and access to meaningful support to boost mental & physical wellbeing, resilience, and confidence. Grandmentors facilitate conversations around keeping well, coping strategies, self-care, and self-management. Each young person alongside their Grandmentor co-produces a bespoke support plan and set goals based on their needs. They explore and review the young person’s challenges, and priorities. These range from enhancing mental & physical health and wellbeing, dealing with stress and conflict, support to access sustainable and appropriate housing, career, and education goals, budget planning and more.