Volunteers are required to help run a non profit alternative foot care option for people who cannot manage their own foot care needs. We require Administrator, Coordinator, meet and greet and serving teas and coffee. marketing, web design & volunteer to set up and maintain face book page.

First Home Care is a health and social care company with services located throughout Scotland. We offer Care at Home to support people within our care to live their lives as full as possible. We are also a part of the Real Life Options family as they have other types of services which include supported living accommodation, day centres and care homes for individuals with disabilities Loneliness at this time is heightened and the current social distancing measures are particularly difficult for some people. With the help of a volunteer to support our business objectives it will ensure that service users have that extra bit of communication with our company. We hope to get the volunteer involved within our social media and recruitment campaign to gain some new ideas about how we can improve our social media presence. In terms of the recruitment aspect we would love volunteers to be able to support in organising job packs and other admin tasks that may come up if the volunteer is happy to assist with them. The best gift you can give someone is your time. Main tasks These will include; providing admins related tasks, working closely with the service manager, providing social media support, providing daily tasks such as preparing job packs and phoning service users/arranging appointments. To help organise events/trips for staff and service users to ensure that the First Home Care are going out their way for their staff and service users. Required skills, qualities and experience. Be able to make time, once or twice a week, to support the business objectives alongside the service manager for up to a period of three months. Must be a Good listener and empathetic ,Honest and reliable ,Friendly and calm. It is a benefit to enjoy making phone calls and be confident speaking to new people as we have a lot of people we speak to on a daily basis within the company such as service users/ staff. Can maintain confidentiality. Good IT skills and admin skills would be beneficial. A knowledge of social media (However not essential). Finally, a happy and positive approach to learning as any volunteer that comes on board will have to learn how our company operates. Where and when will volunteering take place This can be agreed with the service manager in terms of times and days. We aim to be as flexible as possible. Commitment required. For continuity and routine we look for at least 2 hours per week for the benefit of the services and the volunteer the opportunity to build and develop relationships within the company.

*Balnagask House Residential Care Home Opportunities: Administrative / Office Work; Befriending / Mentoring; Care / Support worker; Practical /DIY; Supporting with activities such as crafts/baking and gentle walks and exercise: Bon Accord Care recognises the invaluable contribution that the general public: friends and relatives can provide to the care and well-being of the people we support. We will encourage the involvement of individuals who wish to volunteer in a service in a voluntary capacity, whilst ensuring that the health, safety and well-being of volunteers, the people we support, staff members and visitors is maintained at all times. We are looking for kind, caring individuals to support our front-line staff and services, making a positive difference to the day to day life experience of our service users. Current opportunities include, Befriending where we will link you with a service user, to chat to over a cuppa, reminisce about old Aberdeen, read a paper with, chat about your favourite TV soap, go for a local walk etc. Supporting with mealtimes and serving Teas & Coffees, helping in our busy laundry, supporting group activities such as crafts and light exercise. In addition, there is an opportunity to support the reception area, and meet and greet visitors and finally someone with some practical DIY experience to help keep our small patio area and car park clean and tidy. Get involved with Bon Accord Care. A chance to make a difference, help others, make new friends, gain work experience and more! Excellent support and relevant training are provided to all volunteers. A fantastic opportunity to help make a real difference-all volunteers are greatly appreciated. *About Bon Accord Care: Bon Accord Care is at the forefront of the continuing development of services to enable independence and reduce hospital admissions, as well as promote active ageing and well-being. Working together with our key partners, we are aligned with the Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership to deliver services. Bon Accord Care work together with service users, partners, employees and volunteers to support our communities and create meaningful relationships with those around us. We deliver a range of services that are aimed at prevention, maximising independence, and enhancing wellbeing. Our focus from the outset is to get to know individual preferences, wants, history and lifestyle to ensure that each person receives a service that is unique to them. Our range of services cover: care at home, housing support, residential care homes, rehabilitation, re-ablement, occupational therapy, SVQs through learning and development, community equipment, telecare, day care, responder, respite and community meals. For further details please contact Julie Suttar, Engagement & Liaison Lead at E-Mail: BACVolunteering@bonaccordcare.org or tel.: 01224 570400.

Are you passionate about volunteering? Do you want to help others? How about joining PKAVS Third Sector Interface as a Volunteer Opportunities Assistant and combine the two? We are currently looking for a volunteer to provide administrative support to our Volunteer Support Service. We are looking for an enthusiastic volunteer who would be willing to help the local TSI with the following tasks: • Gathering volunteer opportunities • Making sure volunteering opportunities are up to date. • Support online Volunteer Drop-in when necessary If you have any questions about this opportunity, please do not hesitate to get in touch.