Volunteers we need you, with you inspiration and motivation to serve as a board member on the Management Board of HALLA (Harlaw Area Lifelong Learning Association). We are a Board of people who run daytime and evening classes at Kaimhill Learning Centre. We have a FB page ( @HALLACommunity) where you can see some of our activities and tutored classes. We meet once a month to discuss new opportunities and management issues, to find new ways of how-to bring people of all ages in the local community into the centre. We have several weekly, social, informal learning groups where Board members can get to know each other and form a friendly working relationship. A volunteer should be passionate, enthusiastic and have a keen interest in community matters. A volunteer does not necessarily require specific skills since we all support each other to develop new skills but if you have specific ones, it would be good to introduce them to the rest of the Board so we can use them to benefit the local community. The Board would appreciate people with knowledge of IT and office procedures but enthusiasm and interest in the community are equally important. This is an amazing opportunity to discover your “hidden talents” !!! You are very welcome to attend a committee meeting and see if this is for you. WE ARE WAITING TO WELCOME YOU TO OUR FRIENDY AND DIVERSE HALLA BOARD !!!!! A fantastic opportunity to help and make a difference for the community. All assistance is greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Giuseppina Caligiuri, HALLA Vice Chair at email Hallaassociation@gmail.com or telephone: 01224 498 164 / 07511377364.

Do you have a passion for the power of technology? Our vision is to create a world in which digital services are equally accessible to all. As an AbilityNet Tech volunteer Coordinator you can help unleash the power of technology to ensure that older people and disabled people are not excluded from the digital world. All across the UK our 350+ volunteers support older and/or disabled people at home to offer one-to-one support with their technology, whether that’s a computer, laptop, smartphone or tablet. They trouble shoot technical issues, offer impartial advice on technology, set up new tech and install hardware and software, show people how to use their tech at home e.g. shop online, send and receive emails and video call with family and friends and make adaptations to support a disabled person’s specific technology needs. Each area has a volunteer Coordinator at the helm, managing the balance of client requests and volunteer resource to ensure each client’s IT needs are met in a timely and effective manner. What will I be doing? • Creating local awareness by publicising the service to, for example, disability charity organisations, libraries, community centres etc. this could include making phone calls, popping in to introduce yourself and the service, or presenting/attending events or meetings. • Using our online ticketing system to allocate and manage client requests within our Service Level Aims. • Communicating with clients to provide updates on volunteer availability and any issues or delays to their ticket resolution. • Reviewing monthly figures and trends and react appropriately with promotions and recruitment to fill gaps in service. • Contacting, interviewing and feeding back on potential volunteers. • Supporting and motivating your local volunteer team through team meetings and regular contact. • Attending ad-hoc company events or meetings. • Approving volunteers’ expenses. • Undertaking client IT support (if you also wish to be a Tech volunteer). What are the benefits to me? As an AbilityNet Coordinator you can: • Change the lives of disabled and older people in your local area. • Develop your management, marketing and communication skills. • Benefit from technology and disability training. • Network with a nationwide team of other Coordinators and IT volunteers. • Be flexible with your volunteering and plan it around your other work and home commitments. for further information and to hear from current volunteers, please click on link: https://abilitynet.org.uk/free-tech-support-and-info/join-our-volunteers

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual who is competent with all social media – website, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook - to join our charity on a voluntary basis. To provide help and support to establish these sites and help manage them on a regular basis. >Individuals’ benefit – Develop relevant work experience - marketing, IT, advertising, PR, community and publicity. Look good on CV. >Public benefit – making the public and potential service users aware of the charity and informing them of what the charity does. The charity was established in 2004 and has gone from strength to strength ever since. We are a local charity offering housing advice and advocacy to vulnerable/disabled individuals and managed by a committee of local people. We received the Queens Award for Voluntary Service last year in recognition of our work, volunteering and positive difference we make. For more information please contact Anne Findlay, Board Member at E Mail: info@dphsaberdeen.org / Tel No: 07984219950.

Do you have a passion for the power of technology? Our vision is to create a world in which digital services are equally accessible to all. As an AbilityNet Tech volunteer you can help unleash the power of technology to ensure that older people and disabled people are not excluded from the digital world. Overview of the Tech volunteer role All across the UK our 350+ volunteers support older and/or disabled people in their communities to offer one-to-one support with their technology, whether that’s a computer, laptop, smartphone or tablet. Our volunteers: • Troubleshoot technical issues • Offer impartial advice on technology • Set up new tech and install hardware and software • Show people how to use their tech at home e.g. shop online, send and receive emails and video call with family and friends • Make adaptations to support a disabled person’s specific technology needs What will I be doing? • Contacting clients to arrange a date/time to support (could include, home visits, meetings in libraries, cafes etc. supporting them remotely online or attending group sessions). • Carrying out tech support for the clients you have accepted. • Feeding back on progress via our online ticketing system. • Supporting your local Coordinator with promoting the volunteer service in the local area. • Getting together with other tech volunteers at team meetings and wider company events. • Attending training on technology, particularly adaptive technology. • Supporting other volunteers through our online chat facility What are the benefits to me? As an AbilityNet Tech volunteer you can: • Change the lives of disabled and older people. • Benefit from technology and disability training. • Network with a nationwide team of other Tech volunteers. • Be flexible with your volunteering and plan it around your other work and home commitments. for further information and to hear from current volunteers, please click on link: https://abilitynet.org.uk/free-tech-support-and-info/join-our-volunteers