*Help people who feel alone - just a few hours a week from you could make the future brighter for someone experiencing loneliness or social isolation.* Hand of Solace is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation which helps people who may be lonely or at risk of loneliness and social isolation. -What our volunteers do: Loneliness and social isolation affect people of all ages and backgrounds. Being or feeling alone can have a devastating impact on people’s health and wellbeing, as well as on communities, hospitals and other public services. Through just a few hours a week, you could provide a huge help for someone experiencing loneliness or social isolation. -Support for people and volunteering during COVID-19 Pandemic: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, our befriending service to our older people has now transitioned from face to face to phone/video contact. We now also offer shopping, prescription collection etc. where necessary to the older people. Depression is also a major issue so our befrienders are needing to keep in touch more often than before to ensure their Befriendees are safe and sound and to offer any possible support. -How to get involved: We provide volunteer support to tackle loneliness in the following areas of Aberdeen: - Stoneywood - Seaton - Bucksburn - Northfield - Bridge of Don - Dyce If you would like to volunteer with us, send us an email or give us a ring and we will contact you within a few days to provide further details and discuss how you can get involved. Our email is info@handofsolace.co.uk , or by phoning the contact number- 07378432436.

Bee Busy, Befriend: Home, But Not Alone – Telephone Befrienders: We have adapted and extended our befriending service by offering twice weekly telephone calls to people from our trained and experienced befrienders. Initial provision will be for our most vulnerable, older people who were already experiencing loneliness and isolation before COVID-19 and have now had recent events add to their feelings of loneliness. A cheery telephone call once or twice a week would make all the difference to those who are stuck at home. If you think you can help and would like to find out more about this volunteering opportunity, please be in touch.

We are looking for Winter Warriors to help grit our local pavements and keep Stockethill, Cornhill, and the surrounding areas safe for residents of all ages and physical abilities. As a Winter Warrior, you will be a part of a team of local residents. Warriors work in pairs to grit pavements and keep the pavements safe to use. The team receives advance warning of bad weather and our Coordinator is responsible for managing the Warriors to ensure best use of resources. You will receive training and all equipment is provided. A fantastic opportunity to help make a real difference for people and the community during winter. All volunteer help is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact Bea Dawkins, Chairperson at email: beadawkins93@gmail.com

Arbroath, Angus Variable with weekly requirements Team Variable with weekly requirements Responsible to Lifeboat Operations Manager Closing Date 17-12-2023 Reference V16622 Crew Member All-Weather Lifeboat - Role Description.pdf (PDF, 176.89kb) Volunteer Crew Member Inshore Lifeboat - Role Description.pdf (PDF, 141.88kb) Volunteer Shore Crew - Role Description.pdf (PDF, 140.13kb) About Us The RNLI’s Lifeboat Station in Arbroath is looking for volunteers to join the existing team in both Shore Crew & Boat Crew Roles. Established in 1803, Arbroath is one of the oldest lifeboat stations in Scotland and the last Scottish station with a slipway. The station is currently home to a Mersey class all-weather lifeboat and a D class inshore lifeboat. If you want to find out more about these opportunities, then head down to Arbroath Lifeboat Station on Saturday the 9th of December where the crew will be hosting a recruitment open day. *Please note that as we will be accepting applications late into December it may be early in 2024 before you receive a response. The impact you will make These roles will help us save lives at sea by assisting with the safe launch and recovery of the lifeboat on service and exercise. You’ll also help ensure that our lifeboats are in a state of permanent readiness by crewing the lifeboat on service and exercise, under the command of the Helm. What you will be doing Assist with the launch and recovery of the lifeboat(s) on service and exercise Maintain competence under the Competency Framework for the role Contribute to the overall upkeep of the station, lifeboats and equipment Find out more about becoming a lifeboat station volunteer What you need for this role Team player Good communicator General fitness Ability to learn new skills Live or work within close proximity of the station and be between 18 and 65 years of age What’s in it for you Join an inclusive and diverse organisation Have fun, meet new people and join a motivated and enthusiastic team who are making a difference Learn skills and gain experience to enhance your CV Gain the satisfaction of giving back Training to fulfil your volunteer role will be provided and reasonable out of pocket expenses reimbursed Safeguarding The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; ensuring the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero tolerance approach to proven incidents of bullying, abuse, harassment or exploitation. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process). Diversity at the RNLI Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for nearly 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One. Equal opportunities The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea without prejudice. We aspire to be an organisation where our people are valued no matter who they are. We aim to be truly inclusive, benefit from diversity and appreciate everyone for their individual contribution. What next? Apply for this role Hear back from the volunteer manager Have an informal chat If successful, supply references (if applicable) Agree start date Induction (and training if applicable)