Capital Sci-Fi Con, is Scotland’s ONLY not for profit convention that brings the world of pop culture, movies and comics to life in the heart of Edinburgh. Over the last six years, the event has raised over £300,000 for the children and families who need us. Taking place at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on the 23rd and 24th July 2022, this weekend extravaganza features everything from prop displays to movie guests, gaming to interactive zones and live entertainment to the famous cosplay competition! We need over 100 volunteers over the three days to help us make 2022 the best convention yet! What activities will I be involved in? Tombola Ticket Trader - Working in pairs you will sell tickets for the CHAS tombola. We always have a variety of prizes on offer ranging from Star Wars to Harry Potter to Marvel. “Cape” Room – working in a pair you will look after the very busy cloakroom, taking donations and putting away people’s jackets, bags and capes – literally! Welcome Host – we need a confident and welcoming person/people to make sure the guests at Capital Sci Fi Con feel welcomed as soon as they walk through the doors. This role will also include announcing on the tannoy to the entire convention when events are about to happen and any safety messages. Keeper of the Coins – at various locations around the event, you will collect donations and make sure they get to the counting room safely. As part of this role, you will also be involved in making sure that event spaces are tidy and clean. Prop Watcher – it is more important than ever that our event spaces are clean and safe for everyone attending. You will ensure that high-touch areas around the event are kept clean and sanitised, e.g. props. Reception Rep – we need approachable volunteers to welcome guests and check that they have all the information they need and have followed the covid-19 guidelines and procedures. How much time should I offer? We’re looking for volunteers to help on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th July 2022. Volunteer shifts are approximately (subject to slight changes): 9am – 12pm 11.30am – 3pm 2.30pm – 5.30pm What ongoing learning/support/guidance will I receive? It’s important to us that you feel happy, safe and confident in your role. As a CHAS event volunteer you will be provided with a written briefing ahead of the event and you will also receive a full briefing from your team lead on the day. We will keep you updated on the Covid-19 related guidance and measures that will be in place to keep everyone safe. What are the benefits to me? Attending Capital Sci Fi Con Learning new skills whilst having fun Getting more involved and making a real difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition. Adding to your CV Meeting new people Having fun! What are the benefits to the children and families supported by CHAS? By helping to raise money at Capital Sci Fi Con you are helping to fund our vital services that support children and families at difficult times in their lives. What else should I know? Due to the nature of this event, there are likely to be large volume of visitors present each day. Therefore we advise that those volunteering are comfortable in larger crowds. CHAS will endeavour to put the necessary procedures and measures in place to protect everyone. We will pay your out-of-pocket expenses in line with the CHAS volunteer expenses policy. CHAS is committed to providing a quality volunteering experience to all volunteers free from discrimination and prejudice. Ensuring that CHAS is an equal, diverse, and inclusive organisation will improve the quality of care we provide, help us reach more families and children, and maximise a wide variety of knowledge, experience and expertise. We welcome volunteer applications from those who are refugees, asylum seekers, benefit claimants and those with a disability. Feel free to contact us on 0131 444 1900 or volunteering@chas.org.uk if you have any questions. You can apply online through our online application form here.

Food and Fun was introduced by the Council as a pilot to deliver free meals and activities to children in key areas of Aberdeen during school holiday periods and has been rolled out on a permanent basis. Over Christmas, as an extension of the project, special events were hosted for young people to enjoy the festivities – from ice skating and crafts to a disco and visit to Santa. For everyone involved in Food and Fun there’s a busy period ahead. The main aim is to ensure children continue to be fed, recognising the importance of school meals during term time for a large number of families, and also to provide the opportunity to take part in physical activity in a nurturing environment. The initiative has been recognised with awards – but the reward and motivation for the many people who have put their heart and soul into developing the programme is in the positive impact there is on children, families and communities. When we talk about our purpose – about caring for our city and our people – we think Food and Fun is a shining example that we can all be incredibly proud of. Many participants obtain great life skills which has assisted them in securing other opportunities as well as the personal development and satisfaction that this also brings. All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated. To volunteer / for more information please contact Martin Smith, Locality Inclusion Manager at E Mail: martinsmith@aberdeencity.gov.uk or Tel.: 01224 788538.

Week by week, our volunteers inspire and provide #SkillsForLife for young people aged 4-25. We support Scouting in the Borders, Braid, Craigalmond, East Lothian, Edinburgh North East, Midlothian and Pentland areas Our Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts learn new skills, make new friends and stand on their own two feet. They’re supported by our everyday heroes - adult volunteers who shape young people’s lives for the better and find out a whole lot about themselves in the process, too. You don’t need to be Bear Grylls to join us. You don’t need to have been a Scout when you were younger. You don’t even need to know how to put up a tent. Our door is open to people of all ages, genders, races, and backgrounds, and we’re only able to change lives because people like you lend a hand. We’re talking about tea makers, tidy-uppers, and skill sharers. We’re talking about minibus drivers and first aiders. We’re talking about students who want to boost their CV, and parents who volunteer so they can spend more time together as a family. Whatever your skillset, lend a hand for as little or as much time as you can spare, and we promise you’ll get more out than you put in. Because whether you’re helping a leader to run an activity in the local town hall, organising a night away, or buttering 120 slices of bread a group of very hungry eleven-year olds - no two Scout meetings are the same. The difference you make, though, is always great. We provide the training. You show up, get stuck in, and make memories for life. As long as you're over 18, you can help out as an adult volunteer in Scouting. Don’t fancy working directly with young people? We also have roles in governance, administration, planning, social media and much more! Get in touch with your local group and offer your skills/time. There is no upper age limit for adult volunteers. Sounds fun? Worthwhile? It is. Benefits: • Access to accredited training, including the Institution of Leadership and Management. • Improved employability and wellbeing • New skills and personal development • Saltire Award / DofE supported • Flexible approach to do volunteering including home-based opportunities. • Supportive Volunteers and Staff • Progression opportunities • Inclusive Organisation

We are Citizens of Cyber, our mission is to bring together cyber-specialists and connect individuals and professional bodies, to support and assist in cyber-education and the development of safer online practices, aimed at people of all ages and knowledge levels. We wish to use our professional network to keep up to date with the activities of hackers and online scammers and produce resources for use by schools, groups, and individuals, whether online, offline, or through face-to-face sessions. We want cyber-users to know how to protect themselves and others online, whilst being confident and making the best of their online interactions, and still remain within the confines of the law while doing so. In addition, we aim to ensure that support is available for anyone affected by negative interactions online and to help anyone who finds themselves in cyber-related difficulties. Our volunteers are at the heart of what we do and it is important for us to ensure we provide the best working environment possible. Volunteers work remotely during hours they set, our team focuses on ensuring clear deliverables are identified and agreed to allow volunteers to manage their own time. Meetings with the whole team will be held regularly to make sure everyone knows each other and work together. Duties and Responsibilities would be, and not restricted to: • Oversee the development and delivery of the social media content marketing plan and strategy; • To take ownership, manage and create a presence of Citizens of Cyber on social media platforms; • Coordinate and communicate a content plan; • Publish / repurpose content across approved central social media brand outposts (e.g., copy/articles, photography, video, etc.); • Ensure brand compliance; • Monitor and regularly update social media platforms; • Collaborate with Designer, Marketing Officer, Web Master and other parties to reach the best possible outcome; • Use social media to gain feedback to help identify, grow and improve the service of Citizens of Cyber; • Be part of the bringing together of all the brand elements (messaging, insights from marketing team and audiences, content from other teams); • Communicate with wider audience and assist Citizens of Cyber navigating and understanding needs of clients