The Cornerstone Foundation, launched in April 2017, was set up in response to growing financial demands within the health and social care sector, to ensure, that in addition to Cornerstones contracted work we are able to enhance our services by providing access to specialist support, equipment, activities and opportunities to ensure the people we support can live a valued life, the life they choose. Community collections allow The Cornerstone Foundation to promote our activities and provide much need funds for our vital projects. We are looking for dedicated Collection Can Volunteers in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire to support us with the work we do. Duties would include: •*Delivering and collecting cans to a wide range of services, community groups and local business across the North East of Scotland. • *Developing strong relationships with your communities and donors and seeking out new opportunities. • *Recording can placement and collection on the fundraising software ThankQ in accordance with Cornerstone Foundation guidelines. • *Providing Community Fundraiser and wider Cornerstone Foundation team with regular updates on progress. This role is flexible and can fit around your personal commitments. For this role a Standard Disclosure will need to be completed. If you'd like to find out more, please contact Lorna Hornsby, Volunteer Coordinator at email: Lorna.Hornsby@cornerstone.org.uk / tel.: 01382 220238.

*About Bud: Bud is Poppyscotland’s brand new vehicle for exploration and learning, a truck that transforms into a mobile community space, comprising a mini poppy factory, micro-museum and with interactive learning opportunities. Bud is an interactive experience that encourages visitors to create their personal remembrance journey through exploring the exhibits. It is helping us keep remembrance relevant all year round. *About the opportunity: As a Bud Heritage Volunteer, you will support the delivery of the Bud project when Bud is in your area. This could see you supporting in one of the key tasks below: -Welcome members of the public and groups (schools, girl guides, brownies, cubs, cadets etc.) visiting Bud on their arrival -To deliver activities both indoor and outdoor as planned by the Bud team -To assist with evaluation of Bud by encouraging feedback and collecting data -To be flexible in the performance of the post and undertake duties requested by the Bud team -Support the staff team in set up and take down at visits and events. Support staff in the delivery of activities with schools, groups and public visitors *Benefits for you: -Having access to appropriate training for the role -You will have the opportunity to meet a wide range of new people -Building on your existing skills and developing new ones -Being part of a friendly, committed team -Attending local events A fantastic opportunity to help PoppyScotland and be part of the exciting Bud Project. All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated. *What’s next? For further information or to express your interest in this opportunity, please get in touch either *Online – www.poppybud.org.uk/volunteer , * Email – volunteer@poppybud.org.uk or *Phone – Sandra Comrie – 0141 773 6221.

Volunteers who can offer their support for a variety of local events and initiatives. To help build a group of passionate people we can call on if we need an extra pair of hands. The role will involve Helping out when you can at local fundraising and awareness raising events in support of the NSPCC. You will be representing the charity in a professional manner. Some examples include: • Childhood Day collections • Acquiring prizes for events • Helping in-person events run smoothly A key role will be to share news about our work in the local community and helping promote upcoming fundraising events and initiatives To have good organisational, communication and networking skills together with lots of enthusiasm. The role can be extremely flexible and can range from displaying posters in local communities; helping to recruit other volunteers to organising a local charity event. Anyone who enjoys meeting people, who does not want a regular time commitment but is able to help us build strong community relationships through “As and When” support Being reliable and trustworthy are an integral part of this role as well as having a passion for supporting your community and helping every child and young person have the best chance regardless of their start in life.

We are looking for individuals to create a support group of The Archie Foundation and promote the work and services we provide. These groups would ideally plan local fundraisers and spread awareness about the work of the Archie Foundation and how they support the people of Orkney. To find out more please visit https://archie.org/volunteer/ or email Cassie McGunnigle (Regional Fundraising Officer) at Cassie.mcgunnigle@archie.org