Fresh Community Wellness is a growing grassroots charity, registered Scottish Charity Number, SC051346. We operate out of Aberdeen city, working within a (S.I.M.D) high neighbourhood to create lasting change and build a legacy for the future. Predominantly in Seaton neighbourhoods and outdoors, we work with volunteers/residents, with a salutogenic approach to community wellness. To help with this we have great opportunities and need people to help out as volunteers for a range of roles including: *Food growing, gardeners, greenspace management, tidy ups volunteers. *Mentors, community engagement, events, entertainers (kids, adults, 55+). *Outdoors games & sports volunteers, building outdoor areas for residents (sheltered housing seating), health. *Artists/ Sculptors to begin on our Street Art & Design projects, and sculptures. *Admin, coordinators, team lead volunteers, advisors & support volunteers. *Drop-in café helpers, advisors, cooking assistants. All are fantastic opportunities to make a real difference for people and communities in Aberdeen. Excellent support and relevant training is provided to all volunteers. For more details about these volunteer roles or other ways you can help support the important work and volunteering at Fresh Community Wellness SCIO, please contact our website www.freshcom.org.uk or email us at chair@freshcom.org.uk or secretary@freshcom.org.uk

We are delighted to be opening up an exciting opportunity to join the SOHTIS Board of Trustees. We believe that everyone deserves to live in freedom with dignity and respect and we are looking to recruit people who share our vision to partner with us in making that a reality for all. SOHTIS is a leading anti-human trafficking NGO in Scotland. Human trafficking is happening in all 32 local authorities in Scotland, on each of our doorsteps. Hidden and misunderstood, At our heart is compassion and so we go the extra mile, tenacity in our pursuit of justice, dignity expressed in equity and respect for every person’s journey. We have an experienced team who are active in service delivery and strategic local and national policy. Our Board is an essential part of our growing and dynamic organisation. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about justice and determined to advance human rights to join us as we embark on a new three year ambitious strategy.

The role The role of a CAB general adviser is very varied. Some of the thing’s advisers do in Nairn CAB: •Interview clients at the bureau, by phone or in person: listen to the client and let them explain the problem, help them to clarify the issues by exploring the problem and asking questions. •Provide information from our AdviserNet information system and other sources. •Explain the choices the client faces, and what these choices mean. •Offer practical help to clients by writing letters, making phone calls and helping fill in forms. •Perform calculations (for example, to assess entitlement to certain kinds of benefits). •Refer clients to other agencies if they are better placed to help. •Record cases: make a record of the client’s details so that further help can be given if a client returns to the bureau. •Prevent future problems by identifying issues that affect a lot of clients – this is called social policy work. Does this sound like you? •Able to listen and communicate with clients. •Able to use a computer. •Willing to undertake the basic training and in-service training to keep them up to date. •Able to work within the CAB principles-keep confidentiality and give impartial advice. •Able to work within CAB equal opportunities and anti-racism policies. •Willing to work as a team member. How to apply - Please email: bureau@nairncab.casonline.org.uk

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? Somebody Cares Scotland is offering a fantastic chance to join their Board of Trustees in a very exciting phase of their development. Being a trustee at Somebody Cares is fantastic opportunity to give back to your community by working with a charity that helps those in need. We are proud of the work we’ve done in Aberdeen and the shire over the last 20 years, and we look forward to widening our support services even more. Established in 2002, Somebody Cares Scotland is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) dedicated to enhancing the welfare of those in need in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. We accept large donations of furniture, household items, clothes, and food. Working with local social welfare teams, we provide free home furnishings to those in need. Our two retail outlets offer high-quality goods including furniture, children's toys, and clothing for purchase. The proceeds from sales help cover the charity's operating costs. In 2023, we furnished 813 homes and provided 176,566 meals. -ABOUT THE ROLE Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? Somebody Cares Scotland is offering a fantastic chance to join their Board of Trustees in a very exciting phase of their development. The successful Trustees will ideally have experience in one or more of the following areas: - PR and Marketing - HR - Finance - Legal Being a trustee at Somebody Cares is fantastic opportunity to give back to your community by working with a charity that helps those in need. We are proud of the work we’ve done in Aberdeen and the shire over the last 20 years, and we look forward to widening our support services even more. This unpaid role entails an average time commitment of two days per month, with flexibility for increased involvement during busier periods. The role requires liaising with the wider Somebody Cares team and attending quarterly Board meetings in Aberdeen (this can be attended virtually too). A fantastic opportunity to be involved in a successful. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. For more information please email: email: hr@somebodycaresscotland.org or telephone: 01224 460700.