Quarriers Shared Lives and Family Placement Service provides people with a disability the opportunity to stay in the homes of approved carers and their families. Each placement provides accommodation, care, and support, enabling the person we support to be part of the life and activities of the carer and their family. Purpose Of The Role This is a fantastic opportunity to spend some time each week supporting a young person in the community to engage with different activities. You will be helping him to achieve a better quality of life by learning and development of new skills. Your support will provide the young person with the opportunity to plan, organise and attend various activities that are meaningful and give him purpose. This could involve helping to choose clubs to attend, going to the gym, or taking part in other activities the young person may wish to do. Your support will provide the young person with the the opportunity to develop his own skills and give something back to the community. Main Tasks Include * The young person enjoys a range of activities and having a volunteer befriender will encourage him to try new things. * Going with the young person to community events, cinema, sports activities including football, swimming, and ten pin bowling. There is scope to assist him with finding and sourcing activities that are stimulating and assist with hir learning and development such as employment, volunteering and learning opportunities. * The young person requires support while out in the community. For example, he will need support to keep him safe and ensure his emotional needs are met. The volunteer will also need to get to know the young person well and become attuned to his own personal needs.

Quarriers’ Aberdeenshire Carer Support Service provides advice and support to adults and young people in Aberdeenshire who provide unpaid care to a family member, friend or neighbour who depends upon them because of physical or mental illness, disability, frailty or substance use. Purpose of the Role We are looking for volunteers to help ensure that carer events are engaging, enjoyable and run safely and smoothly. Main Tasks The main tasks could include • Meeting and greeting carers at events • Ensuring supplies of refreshments are available • Facilitating social exchanges between carers • Assisting with setting up and/or clearing up event venues • Helping carers and their families engage with activities • Helping maintain safety at events • Helping carers who attend events to feel included and involved Volunteers may be asked to undertake additional tasks not detailed above but which are related to making events a success. What Are The Benefits • Making a difference to the lives of unpaid carers • Gaining new experiences and learning new skills • Building confidence and a sense of achievement • Improving physical and mental health wellbeing • Free training and development • Having a sense of belonging to a team • Adding to my CV • Trying something new and meeting new people • Having fun! Selection Procedure Application form, meeting, references and PVG disclosure. Disabled Access Dependent on location of volunteering.

Quarriers’ Aberdeenshire Carer Support Service provides advice and support to adults and young people in Aberdeenshire who provide unpaid care to a family member, friend or neighbour who depends upon them because of physical or mental illness, disability, frailty or substance use. Purpose of the Role We are looking for volunteers to provide companionship and social contact for unpaid carers of all ages. Main Tasks The main tasks will include • To build a positive relationship with an unpaid carer and visit them on a regular basis. • To provide opportunities for social outings, where possible, eg walks, going for coffee etc. • To undertake training as required. What Are The Benefits • Gaining experience in supporting unpaid carers in their role • Making a difference to the lives of unpaid carers • Gaining new experiences and learning new skills • Building confidence and a sense of achievement • Improving physical and mental health wellbeing • Free training and development • Having a sense of belonging to a team • Adding to my CV • Trying something new and meeting new people • Having fun! Selection Procedure Application form, meeting, references and PVG disclosure. Disabled Access Dependent on location of volunteering.

Quarriers’ Aberdeenshire Carer Support Service provides advice and support to adults and young people in Aberdeenshire who provide unpaid care to a family member, friend or neighbour who depends upon them because of physical or mental illness, disability, frailty or substance use. Purpose of the Role We are looking for volunteers to provide help with gardening and basic DIY in carer’s own homes. Main Tasks The main tasks could include • Basic gardening skills, grass cutting, tidying, maintaining planters • Basic DIY such as minor repairs, putting up shelves, painting, building furniture, power washing. Volunteers may be asked to undertake additional tasks not detailed above but which are related to making volunteering a success. What Are The Benefits • Making a difference to the lives of unpaid carers • Gaining new experiences and learning new skills • Building confidence and a sense of achievement • Improving physical and mental health wellbeing • Free training and development • Having a sense of belonging to a team • Adding to my CV • Trying something new and meeting new people • Having fun! Selection Procedure Application form, meeting, references and PVG disclosure. Disabled Access Dependent on location of volunteering.