Woven Together is a community research project that explores the history of people of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic origin in and around Dundee. We want to uncover as many stories as we can and showcase them on this site and through various other activities. Possible outputs include community events, a pop-up exhibition, school projects, and more – we want your ideas about how best to share the results of our research. How can I get involved? There are various ways that you can help us, depending on your own interest. Here are some of the main ones: 1. Archive researchers – we need lots of volunteers to investigate archives, records, newspapers, museum collections, and other sources to find information and turn it into stories 2. Oral historians – we want people to record interviews with friends or relatives about their experiences in Dundee 3. Video historians – we want people to record short films to capture visual histories such as traditional recipes, festivals, or fashions 4. Copywriters – some of our archive detectives may not be able to write up their findings, so we need people to turn their information into readable blog posts for the website 5. Information verifiers and Proofreaders – before we publish any information we need volunteers to check for accuracy 6. Video/audio editors – we need people who can edit video and audio recordings into suitable packages for the website 7. Web editors – we’re looking for volunteers with web design and editing skills to improve and add to this site 8. Exhibition and Event Hosts – maybe you have a venue that could host an activity relating to the project? 9. Sponsors/Partners – perhaps you’d like to be more actively involved in the project as a partner or sponsor of one of our activities? What’s in it for me? There are lots of reasons to get involved in the project. As well as doing something positive for the community, you will have the opportunity to gain new skills (eg in research, interviewing, web editing etc) and get valuable work experience to boost your CV. Anyone who complete at least 10 hours of volunteering will receive a certificate of participation and for our most active volunteers, we may be able to provide employment references where appropriate.

Skilz is a non-profitable charity, and our mission is to enhance the lives of individuals and communities by providing a diverse range of opportunities, which promote Health and Wellbeing for all. Skilz Community Health & Wellbeing Project is a person-centered and community needs-led project in Arbroath. We offer free sport, physical activity and recreational activities which is open to the community. Sessions are inclusive to all, however, we will work with partnership organizations to specifically support those experiencing poverty, mental health issues, social isolation and loneliness, poor confidence and self-esteem, those who are physically inactive and those who are managing long-term health conditions. Project Elevate aims to support girls and young women to become more active. The staff works with young people to find their interests and create a programme that offers variety and diversity, allowing the young people to experience different physical activities or sports that they may not have the chance to do so within their school PE class. What can you expect to be doing? • Setting up and taking down equipment • Session Planning • Delivering sessions • Interacting and befriending with young women • Completing risk assessments • Travelling between multiple local venues Were looking for someone with • Experience in youth work • Experience in delivering sports/physical activities • A friendly and outgoing personality • Good communicational skills • Good organisation skills • Effective group working skills • Preferably has a driving license (not necessary) We ask for a flexible commitment throughout the week. Most sessions last 1 hour. The groups run on a Monday morning at 10.40am and Tuesday at 9.45am Skilz will provide any necessary support or training that is needed for this role so that volunteers can feel confident and happy when volunteering with us. What’s in it for me? Volunteering within Project Elevate project has several benefits for you including: • The opportunity to work with young women that are disengaged in P.E • Meeting new people and making new friends • Being part of a team • Developing new skills • Enhancing communication and social skills • Expanding your knowledge of Charity work Please contact Rachel Osborne at rachel@skilzacademy.org.uk for more information.

The Dogs Trust are looking for volunteers to join their Freedom Project team to help offer solutions to people fleeing from domestic abuse who are unable to take their pets into refuge. Volunteers will have the opportunity to care for a dog without the lifetime commitment and will help individuals fleeing from domestic abuse and their dogs escape from an abusive home. The Dogs Trust will cover all expenses for food, veterinary bills, etc. and will carry out monthly monitoring visits to ensure the foster dog has settled in well. When we visit we will bring you any new toys, treats or equipment that you need. If you are interested in applying then please complete the following online enquiry form: www.moretodogstrust.org.uk/volunteer/enquiry-form

Healthy Valleys are running 4 Little ‘n’ Lively courses in Lanark, Wishaw, Coatbridge and Rutherglen. The course provide an opportunity for families to come together and learn new skills while providing vital peer support. Starting from the week commencing the 11th July, there is an opportunity for 1 volunteer to support the programnme in each of these locations. The commitment is one session of 2 hours per week for 8 weeks (attendance required for 7 of the 8 sessions). Morning or afternoon sessions available to suit volunteer. Transport to and from the venue can be arranged. Volunteers would assist with set up/tidy up and be a friendly face welcoming the families to the group. During the session various fun educational activities are provided for the families and the volunteers would have the chance to join in and support the running of the sessions. Staff will always be in attendance. By supporting Little ‘n’ Lively you will be helping families with children aged 0-2 years ensure their children grow up in a happy and healthy environment and have a positive impact on their lives in the years to come. Full training and support will be given for this role. (Please give a full description of the volunteering opportunity. This is your chance to “sell” your opportunity so please provide as much detail as possible about what the opportunity will involve and the tasks a volunteer will be expected to undertake)