Offering support to group leader to run a weekly Rainbow session in Kingussie.

Food and Fun was introduced by the Council as a pilot to deliver free meals and activities to children in key areas of Aberdeen during school holiday periods and has been rolled out on a permanent basis. Over Christmas, as an extension of the project, special events were hosted for young people to enjoy the festivities – from ice skating and crafts to a disco and visit to Santa. For everyone involved in Food and Fun there’s a busy period ahead. The main aim is to ensure children continue to be fed, recognising the importance of school meals during term time for a large number of families, and also to provide the opportunity to take part in physical activity in a nurturing environment. The initiative has been recognised with awards – but the reward and motivation for the many people who have put their heart and soul into developing the programme is in the positive impact there is on children, families and communities. When we talk about our purpose – about caring for our city and our people – we think Food and Fun is a shining example that we can all be incredibly proud of. Many participants obtain great life skills which has assisted them in securing other opportunities as well as the personal development and satisfaction that this also brings. All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated. To volunteer / for more information please contact Martin Smith, Locality Inclusion Manager at E Mail: martinsmith@aberdeencity.gov.uk or Tel.: 01224 788538.

As a front of House Attendant volunteers assist customers attending theatrical performances and concerts. Activities include checking tickets, showing people to their seats and selling programmes. Volunteers get the opportunity while volunteering to watch the performance. Volunteers are provided with good support, given a tour of the building and can attend any shows for free. Aberdeen Arts Centre is a recipient of the Queens Award for Voluntary Service and Volunteer Friendly Awards in recognition of the great support it provides to volunteers and the community. For further information please contact Stephanie Walls on email: stephanie.walls@act-aberdeen.org.uk / tel.: 01224 635208.

Get In On the ACT ! - Volunteer at ACT Aberdeen today! ACT Aberdeen is a centrally located leading theatre and community hub for all. From new writing, to amateur dramatics to community cast collaboratives, youth theatre, musicals, festivals and so much more; there is so much to be involved…why miss out? ACT runs as a charitable organisation with a small core staff supplemented with an incomparable volunteer base of over 80 individuals of all ages. We truly are an intergenerational organisation, with performing arts tuition at the heart of what we do. Add into the mix a family ethos at ACT we can continue to be a theatre which champions in aiding everyone’s entitlement “…to an enriching cultural life, regardless of age or social circumstance”. Consider our theatrical calendar for our 350 seater auditorium and our Volunteers, without whom we wouldn’t be able to achieve what we achieve! Such commitment is unrivalled in the North East and allows us to reinvest back into our community with new arts projects, youth theatre and festivals allowing for first theatrical experiences and more - and it has not gone unnoticed! ACT are recipients of the Queen’s Unsung Heroes Award and the Volunteer Friendly Award. With Volunteering experiences available such as Front of House ushers, Cafebar Attendants, Bar & Conference Attendants, Maintenance volunteers and much more - Why not get in on the ACT? For further information please contact Stephanie Walls on email: stephanie.walls@act-aberdeen.org.uk / tel.: 01224 635208.