We would like a volunteer to provide administrative support to the Tullos Community Garden project. This is an opportunity to contribute to the development of a community garden that has been up and running for almost 5 years. We need support to continue to develop the garden and its range of benefits for the wider community. Increase access to gardening and growing opportunities for the urban community in Torry, contributing to the health and wellbeing of residents. If you are task-oriented, enjoy customer service, and like working in a friendly environment then volunteering in an administrative capacity may be a good fit for you. Support and supervision will be provided by our Volunteer Coordinator and the rest of the project committee. We are always happy to provide references for our Volunteers and where possible advise on future career paths. In addition, you will have the opportunity to have your say and become an active member of the garden committee. *Role of volunteer: • To provide administrative support to the Tullos Community Garden Project • General duties including word-processing, photocopying, e- mailing. Sending letters. • To undertake administrative duties in relation to the recruitment, training and general support of volunteers where required. • To help maintain the volunteer contacts information, including data input and analysis. • Assist with sourcing funding and submitting funding applications. • To help maintain garden supplies. • To support the organisation with volunteering/family/public events. • Assisting with hospitality for visitors to the garden. • Communicating by telephone and email with a wide range of people. • Assisting the project in maintaining efficient, accurate and confidential records. • Minute taking and circulation for garden committee meetings where required. Attend Garden Group meetings. • Help distribute promotional material and social media/publicity to the local community. • Completing tasks assigned by your supervisor. • Supporting the project’s values. • Improving the overall workings of the project. • To work alongside other volunteers. • To liaise with the Tullos Community Garden Project and CFINE and highlight any issues that may require extra support. *Time commitment: Flexible depending on your availability. Your tasks will be completed remotely and at the CFINE offices, and sometimes at the community garden. A fantastic opportunity to help with a wonderful community garden. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Rebecca Dunn, Community Growing Development Worker at email: rdunn@cfine.org or telephone: 07588471390.

Aberdeen Civic Forum represents the views of communities in Aberdeen on the Community Planning Partnership. We have an opportunity for someone with administrative skills to assist the Office Bearers in ensuring that the Civic Forum reflects and advocates the views of communities in Aberdeen as effectively as possible and is able to contribute effectively to Community Planning in Aberdeen. We would hope this person could minute the meetings of the Civic Forum. Training will be provided if necessary. You will be helping to make sure that all the communities of Aberdeen have their say when plans are made for the future of the City of Aberdeen. This opportunity is in a friendly working environment based throughout the city, with meetings most often taking place in the city centre. All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact Jonathan Smith, Chairperson at E Mail: civicforumaberdeen@gmail.com

Why we want you We are committed to supporting carers across Lanarkshire & volunteers are key partners in the success of our organisation and support all aspects of our work. Your contribution is key to supporting our services & the donation of your time, skills and experience is of invaluable benefit to us and the carers we support. When we want you The anticipated commitment would be between 2 and 4 hours per week on a rota basis and the ability to attend 3 x 2.5 hour virtual training sessions. Flexible working arrangements can be considered. We are currently working from home in line with Government Guidance. Volunteers would need internet access but all other equipment would be provided. What you will be doing  General office duties  Updating records held on the computer  Confirming appointments and bookings by telephone and email  Supporting in the planning, organisation and management of training, groups and events

THE ORGANISATION The objectives of Self-Directed Support Network South Lanarkshire are: To promote better outcomes for individuals; To provide a strong, credible voice for members and their families which is listened to; To provide accessible jargon-free information; To provide support and training; To provide a supportive environment that ensures and promotes equality; To raise issues and identify areas of best practice and encourage benchmarking against this best practice. The successful applicant will play a pivotal role in delivering our objectives and growing the organisation. A working knowledge of Self-Directed Support is needed for this role, additional training will be provided as and when required. Good communication skills are required as they will often be the first point of contact of the organisation. JOB SUMMARY Working knowledge of Self-Directed Support To provide professional, efficient, and effective administrative support to Self-Directed Support Network South Lanarkshire, ensuring efficient and effective running of the charity office and daily business. To support the charity team in the management and administration of its fundraising, finance functions. Communication and people skills: Often being the first point of contact. Administrator will need to possess excellent communication skills. The image of the organisation and its services relies heavily on the ability of the Charity Administrator To communicate effectively and sympathetically with a wide variety of people including staff and supporters. Time management skills: The Charity Administrator will need to possess excellent time management and organisational skills to be able to deal with a wide range of tasks and prioritise as appropriate. Information Technology skills: The Charity Administrator will need strong IT skills and be competent in the use of most Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word and Excel. A working knowledge of PowerPoint and Publisher would also be helpful. Problem-solving skills: The Charity Administrator will need to be practical, proactive, calm under pressure and able to use their initiative. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Duties and responsibilities to the Administrator Liaise with the Management Committee regarding the events of the day and future activities and follow up resultant actions. Manage enquiries from members and external organisations who are seeking advice & support about Self-Directed Support Liaise with external organisations to arrange events and other activities. - Set up meetings, book meetings. Arranging Committee meetings - Taking minutes/notes of committee meetings and following up action points to ensure they are completed. Be responsible for the smooth running of the Network. Maintaining membership list to ensure all details are accurate & up to date and comply with Data Protection Draft, type, and dispatch charity office correspondence as requested. NOTE: The hours and working days are negotiable, though Committee meetings are on a Tuesday every 4-6 weeks