Sported supports over 3,000 amazing community groups that use the power of sport to transform the lives of disadvantaged young people. We support sporting groups in and around Aberdeen City. Our volunteers are carefully matched with a Sported member clubs within their locality, who they then support on a one-to-one basis to help them to attract investment into their organisation. We support groups who are utilising sport to bring about real social difference throughout the UK so you’ll be paired with a group that are doing really inspiring work. These groups are doing incredible work but require some guidance around fundraising in order to make them more sustainable and increase their capacity. If you’ve got over 5 years in a range of fundraising then we’d love to hear from you: This is a great opportunity to make a lasting impact on a community group in your area. If you enjoy working with people and have a desire to make a difference then please does get in touch. Good support is provided to all volunteers. Sported volunteers are given full induction training prior to starting volunteering and will be supported by a Volunteer Services team to assist them in their role. For more information please contact Dee Pearson , Development Officer – Scotland at email: d.pearson@sported.org.uk or tel.: 07825 819333.

Tayside Council on Alcohol (TCA) was established in 1972 and is one of the leading providers of support services in the Tayside area for people who are affected by the misuse of alcohol. To help support the organisation, we are seeking skilled and motivated individuals to join the Board of Directors. As a non-executive member of the Board, you’ll play a central role in developing strategy, monitoring quality and governance and supporting the provision of services. Members of the Board can contribute to the work of TCA by providing useful links with key partner organisations such as local and national government, the NHS and the Police. You will have had experience working at a senior level in one or more of the following: social work, health, national or local government, corporate governance, law, accountancy, fundraising, advocacy or communications. Knowledge of current local community issues, as well as local authority priorities and strategies, would be advantageous. Also, knowledge of the Third Sector and Regulation of Care legislation would be an advantage. TCA is very interested in recruiting applicants with a background at a senior level in Finance. Applicants with a background in Marketing/Media, Legal, HR, Research & Development or ICT are also very welcome to apply. If you possess strategic vision, good independent judgement, and can work as part of a diverse team, then we would like to hear from you. The Board meets around four times per year, and there is also the opportunity to contribute to quarterly Audit, HR or Finance Sub-Committees. Board membership is voluntary and unpaid, although travel expenses may be reimbursed. Learning and development opportunities exist for all Board members, including induction and on-going training. For further information and an application pack, please contact Fergus McCurley at TCA, The Wishart, 50 Constable Street, Dundee DD4 6AD Telephone: 01382 456012 or email fergus.mccurley@alcoholtayside.com. Registered Charity Number SC006511 Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm Friday 26th March 2021.

Sported supports over 3,000 amazing community groups that use the power of sport to transform the lives of disadvantaged young people. We support sporting groups in and around Aberdeen City. Our volunteers are carefully matched with a Sported member clubs within their locality, who they then support on a one-to-one basis to help them with the business side of their affairs. We support groups who are utilising sport to bring about real social difference throughout the UK so you’ll be paired with a group that are doing really inspiring work. These groups are doing incredible work but require some guidance around the business side of their organisation in order to survive and thrive. If you’ve got over 5 years in a range of business areas including the following then we’d love to hear from you: *Fundraising *Marketing *Business Planning *Impact & Evaluation *Governance *Finance *Strategic Planning This is a great opportunity to make a lasting impact on a community group in your area. If you enjoy working with people and have a desire to make a difference then please does get in touch. Good support is provided to all volunteers. Sported volunteers are given full induction training prior to starting volunteering and will be supported by a Volunteer Services team to assist them in their role. For more information please contact Dee Pearson , Development Officer – Scotland at email: d.pearson@sported.org.uk or tel.: 07825 819333.

We are always looking for more volunteers to help at the former Rangers Station, now the community building and space, The Sand Bothy. We are looking for help with: serving refreshments at the Kiosk, organising classes, fundraising, running activity groups, auditing the accounts, producing publicity material, maintaining the Sand Bothy building - painting, repairs. Our Sand Bothy volunteers are also involved in: improving paths and signage in the Country Park beach clean ups, renovating the old bunker on the way to the beach, Easter egg hunt/Santa's grotto, etc.