We are looking for individuals to create a support group of The Archie Foundation and promote the work and services we provide. These groups would ideally plan local fundraisers and spread awareness about the work of the Archie Foundation and how they support the people of Orkney. To find out more please visit https://archie.org/volunteer/ or email Cassie McGunnigle (Regional Fundraising Officer) at Cassie.mcgunnigle@archie.org

Newbie and experienced knitters – we need you! Bonding squares make the world of difference for poorly babies and their parents. 🥰 Parent and baby swap these squares back and fore, so each can breathe in the comforting smell of the other. The next best thing when physical cuddles are not possible. 💕 Bonding squares also help stimulate milk production for mums expressing all-important breast milk for their tiny babies. Bonding Squares need to be around 15-20cm squares. Crochet squares are also welcomed and below is a suggested pattern, but please feel free to go wild! 🤩 Example pattern - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-bonding-squares Please send any bonding squares you make to – The ARCHIE Foundation Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital Westburn Road Aberdeen AB25 2ZG ⭐ We are still looking for a Knitting Coordinator to help us organise all of the beautiful items we receive for babies in the Neonatal Unit and ensure our Worry Monsters also get to all the hospitals we support in the north of Scotland. 🥰 If you have some time on your hands and are interested in finding out more information please email – hello@archie.org

The Archie Foundation exists to make the difference for children and their families accessing local NHS healthcare and in bereavement. By working with our NHS colleagues, child development and childcare professionals, Archie provides a lifeline of support for local children and their families. Whatever age you are, and whatever your background is, if you have an interest in supporting the work that we do we would love to hear from you! There are many activities that volunteers can help us with, here are just a few examples: • Place and gather back in our collection cans – lots of pennies soon mount up and make a huge difference. • Administrative support in our donor care office – writing thank you letters and cards to let our donors know how appreciated they are. • Volunteering at events, both on the day and to help us plan for their success. • Delivering leaflets and putting up posters on community noticeboards. • Staffing a stall at a local market or community centre to help spread the word about the work we do. • Speaking on behalf of the charity at community events. • Assisting with our supporters/groups e.g.: knitting and craft groups who • Organising your own fundraising events with friends and family. • Training to become a Volunteer Responder as part of Archie’s Child Bereavement Service team. All help from people volunteering makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. For full details and links for volunteering with us please visit https://archie.org/volunteer/ or email hello@archie.org