Fresh Community Wellness is a growing grassroots charity, registered Scottish Charity Number, SC051346. We operate out of Aberdeen city, working within a (S.I.M.D) high neighbourhood to create lasting change and build a legacy for the future. Predominantly in Seaton neighbourhoods and outdoors, we work with volunteers/residents, with a salutogenic approach to community wellness. To help with this we have great opportunities and need people to help out as volunteers for a range of roles including: *Food growing, gardeners, greenspace management, tidy ups volunteers. *Mentors, community engagement, events, entertainers (kids, adults, 55+). *Outdoors games & sports volunteers, building outdoor areas for residents (sheltered housing seating), health. *Artists/ Sculptors to begin on our Street Art & Design projects, and sculptures. *Admin, coordinators, team lead volunteers, advisors & support volunteers. *Drop-in café helpers, advisors, cooking assistants. All are fantastic opportunities to make a real difference for people and communities in Aberdeen. Excellent support and relevant training is provided to all volunteers. For more details about these volunteer roles or other ways you can help support the important work and volunteering at Fresh Community Wellness SCIO, please contact our website www.freshcom.org.uk or email us at chair@freshcom.org.uk or secretary@freshcom.org.uk

How would you like to be part of the Guide Dogs family and help people with sight loss live the life they choose? We would love to have you onboard to help with our ambition of a future where every person with sight loss has the confidence and support they need to live their lives to the full. Did you know that we don’t just provide life-changing guide dogs, we also provide advice, skills, emotional and practical support for children, adults and their families living with sight loss to help them live actively, independently and well? To do all this we need the support of amazing volunteers like you! If you would like more information, are unsure or need flexibility around the role then chat to us first by emailing VolunteerScotNI@Guidedogs.org.uk and someone will be in touch. What does the role involve? Identifying suitable places and placing our iconic dog-shaped collection boxes locally in shops and businesses and counting up the funds every few months before paying them in to Guide Dogs. Key responsibilities: * Identifying and placing collecting boxes in suitable locations * Talking to the shop owner, receptionist etc at the location about how the boxes will help Guide Dogs and what we do * Emptying boxes every 3-6 months (as they get full) and banking the income through the paying in book provided. Give a receipt and letter of thanks to the hosts * Keeping a written record of the location of all boxes for your supervisor, the dates they are emptied and the dates/ amounts banked * If boxes aren’t collecting much, you’ll decide to move them to a better location. Your supervisor may also ask you to remove boxes * Reporting any stolen boxes to the local mobility team Please contact VolunteerScotNI@guidedogs.org.uk for more information.

The Scottish Huntington’s Association (SHA) exists to tackle the inequalities in health and social care provision, ensure families are better connected to support and services and increase the capacity of other agencies through training and education. Fundraising Co-ordinators will join a new and exciting national fundraising network to help raise awareness and funds. The funds raised will support the Huntington’s disease (HD) lifeline services we offer across Scotland at no cost to the families living with this devastating and incurable genetic condition. You will be part of an inspiring group of fundraisers helping to organise can & bucket collections, a variety of events and other fundraising and awareness raising activities. You will help promote the work of the charity and encourage others to support Scottish Huntington’s Association within your local community and as part of the inspiring and very active wider HD community across Scotland. You can gain valuable professional experience of fundraising co-ordination, developing, organising and managing events to aid employability with free induction and ongoing training, reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses and meet new people. A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference. All help is greatly appreciated. For more details please contact: Linda Byars Tel No: 0141 848 0308 E Mail: linda.byars@hdscotland.org

Changing Faces supports people who have any condition or injury that affects their appearance, anywhere in the UK. We are committed to promoting a culture of confidence, positivity and acceptance around disfigurement by campaigning for equal opportunities, and challenging misrepresentation and discrimination. Changing Faces Scotland are looking to start up a collection can service across Scotland and we need volunteers to help us with this project. The role would initially involve speaking to businesses in your area and finding shops, pubs, leisure centres etc. who would be willing to place one of our collection cans in their premises. Once you have identified these businesses, you would be responsible for delivering empty cans and collecting full cans which can be posted back to the Changing Faces office in Edinburgh. This would be a long term position but would only require a few hours work a week and is very flexible, as you can fit your visits around your schedule. This is a great opportunity to raise funds which help will people and families who are living with conditions, marks or scars that affect their appearance. You will get to meet lots of new people meaning this role can be really fun and rewarding. It was also look great on your CV and allow you to improve your skills in the following areas: • Communication • Organisation • Using your own initiative • Fundraising For further details please contact: Katie Mullen Email: KatieM@changingfaces.org.uk Tel: 0131 659 2945