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Sport Aberdeen’s Active Schools team is seeking new volunteers who are eager to play an important role in improving the health and wellbeing of Aberdeen’s young people.
Are you looking for a fun and exciting way to inspire the next generation and help local children to get active? Boost your confidence, develop life skills and enhance your CV by volunteering to support existing sport and physical activity sessions or develop new ones.
Active Schools Aberdeen are on the lookout for new volunteers to boost local children’s involvement in sport and physical activity.
The invitation to volunteer extends to anyone over the age of 13 with a desire to help young people, with an interest in sport and a desire to give back to the local community. Opportunities are available before school, during lunchtime, after-school or in the evening, and new volunteers (including all secondary school pupils) will be accompanied by another coach or volunteer at sessions.
Active Schools is a sportscotland national initiative that aims to provide all children with high quality opportunities to take part in sport and physical activity. The Aberdeen Active Schools team is part of award-winning charity Sport Aberdeen and they engage with all local authority primary and secondary schools across the city with a responsibility to encourage young people to participate in free physical activity sessions and join extracurricular sports clubs. Getting involved in Active Schools activities will help get more children active and give them the opportunity to develop important life skills. Be it making friends, getting active, improving health and mental well-being or gaining self-esteem, there are many benefits of participating in sport.
Across the city we have a team of almost 900 volunteers, including parents, teachers, students, secondary school pupils, family members and club coaches.
Eilidh Shanks, former Active Schools volunteer during secondary school, said:
“I really enjoyed volunteering for Active Schools. I was involved in helping at netball clubs, holiday activity camps and fun runs. I loved that I got to work with kids of all ages, encouraging them to take part in sport. It was rewarding to see the kids enjoying themselves and improving each week.”
Volunteering can also help to shape a career in sport. Rory Anton, former Active Schools volunteer, commented:
“During my time volunteer coaching for Active Schools, it really helped me see the power of sport for young people and allowed me as a young coach to develop my leadership capabilities. There are definitely aspects of my job as a Club Development Officer at RGU SPORT supporting the development of our Student Leaders that I couldn’t do without the experience of leading so many sessions for Active Schools.”
This is a great opportunity to join a supportive team and individuals will receive full training to ensure safe delivery of all sessions. For those at secondary school we also run a Pupil Sports Leadership programme alongside volunteering opportunities. Those who have the desire to make a difference, acquire new skills and positively impact the lives of local children through sport and physical activity are urged to get involved.
For more information about becoming a Sport Aberdeen Active Schools Volunteer please contact the team at email: activeschools@sportaberdeen.co.uk or visit: https://www.sportaberdeen.co.uk/careers/active-schools-volunteer
-Welcome Aboard / Get Involved: AHOY! The Tall Ships Races are returning to Aberdeen in 19-22 July 2025. Be part of the celebration. The Tall Ships Aberdeen team are looking for help to give the international crews and visitors a warm Aberdeen welcome and make the Tall Ships Festival a huge success! There is a role for everyone.
-Roles: As a Tall Ships volunteer, you get to experience the event first hand. Take part in a wide variety of roles from Spectator Services, Media, Event Operations, Transport Coordinators, Liaison Officers, Crew Services, Protocol, Hospitality. Our aim is to make our volunteer programme inclusive, diverse and accessible to all. Please get in touch with any special requirements and take your place as a volunteer at the Tall Ships Races.
Liaison Officers: We need volunteers to act as a host to the ships and their crews while they are in port. Liaison Officers are the link between the ship, the crews, the city and the entire festival. They represent Aberdeen and help the ships with almost everything!
-Pathway: To become a volunteer, please register your interest now and help Aberdeen deliver an incredible festival. Applications will open later this year and we will be matching volunteers to roles from January 2025. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.tallshipsaberdeen.com/ and https://www.tallshipsaberdeen.com/#form
-Skills You Will Need:
• No experience necessary! We welcome everyone who loves the sea and wants to contribute! We will provide full training for your role during the festival.
• You must be 16 years or older as of 1 July 2025.
• Available to volunteer for approximately 3 shifts from 19 July – 22 July
• Liaison Officers are required to be available for training sessions in advance of the festival (approx. 4-8 hours) and the full festival dates.
-Benefits:
• Join the Tall Ships Volunteer Team, make new friends and have lots of fun!
• Receive Tall Ships Races Aberdeen 2025 Volunteer Clothing
• Fully supported with high quality training and an onsite volunteer centre
• Learn new skills and gain experience.
• Use existing skills and knowledge to benefit your home region.
• Create new memories, improve self esteem, confidence and well being
A fantastic opportunity to be involved in the Tall Ships Aberdeen 2025.
For more details and to register your interest to be a Tall Ships Races 2025 Aberdeen Volunteer please visit: https://www.tallshipsaberdeen.com/ and https://www.tallshipsaberdeen.com/#form
** VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! **
Do you have free time during the week, especially in the afternoons? We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help deliver food parcels to those in need.
**Perks of Volunteering:**
- Use our brand new electric van!
- Make a tangible difference in our community.
**Requirements:**
- Valid driver’s license.
- Must be 25 years or older.
Ready to lend a hand? Reach out to us and be part of something special!
For more information please email: Volunteer@somebodycaresscotland.org
Silver City Surfers assist people to learn basic computer skills 1-to-1 in a social setting.
We have a brilliant team of volunteers that help and are currently recruiting new volunteers.
There are a range of opportunities available such as Computer Tutor Volunteers to assist people learn basic computer skills, Hospitality Volunteers to make sure that people feel welcomed, have someone to chat to and who will make them a tea/coffee whilst they wait to get on to a computer or have a break from the computer and Admin. Volunteers to come in and help file, collate and enter details of numbers of attendees, and print off forms that are needed for the smooth running of sessions.
A great opportunity to help and make a positive difference in a friendly and supportive place.
For further details please contact us at email: silvercitysurfers@gmail.com or web.: http://www.silvercitysurfers.co.uk
Silver City Surfers (SCS) is a local charity which has been operating since 2005 providing people with the opportunity to learn basic computing skills, including use of email and the internet. Increasingly, we are helping our learners to make the most of smart phones and tablets.
We are currently looking to recruit new Trustees to join our Board so we can continue to support older people to ensure that they are not left behind by the advances in technology. You don’t need specific skills, just a willingness to help our charity continue to provide a lifeline for older people. Training can be provided.
Trustees meet 1x per month to make sure that the organisation is running well and that our plans are properly implemented. They form the Management committee of the charity and have responsibility for making sure that SCS is doing what it is set up to do. We are fortunate to have amazing coordinators who are responsible for the day to day running of our sessions and recruiting and supporting our volunteers.
We are looking at future developments for the service; would you like to be part of the planning? If you are interested, please contact Louise Farmer, Chair at email: silvercitysurfers.trustees@gmail.com
Further information about Silver City Surfers is also available at: https://silvercitysurfers.co.uk/
Did you know that there are RSPB Youth Groups across the UK, and our network is growing and expanding, so we need more volunteers to lead and shape our youth group teams.
You could be the person we need to join this adventure and help support young people in your area to learn about, explore and help the wildlife around them in a fun and engaging way.
Why we love our youth groups!
We know that if young people learn to love wildlife and nature, they will want to protect it and be empowered to take meaningful action to defend it in their own communities.
You could be part of a team of like-minded, enthusiastic people who love nature and want our younger generations to experience that sense of awe when encountering something new or the excitement of being part of a bigger movement to save nature.
What do you need to know?
You will use your existing skills to lead and motivate a team of dedicated volunteers, delegating tasks by getting to know everyone’s strengths and experiences.
You will be the main link with the RSPB youth team and be responsible for sharing information to the youth group. The RSPB Youth Team will support you to ensure the group is using our framework and operating within our standards.
You will need to be confident with using a computer for example to communicate using email to send us required documentation.
With your team you will plan the programme and run the sessions in a safe and fun way. The programme will be made up of activities where young people can experience and take meaningful action to protect nature.
You will ensure that the group’s finances are managed in accordance with our policies and submit annual financial returns.
You will liaise with reserves, local groups and other wildlife organisations. You will invite regular feedback from your group leaders, and most importantly the young people to evaluate the success of your meetings and work out what needs to be done to be even better.
You need to enjoy working with young people – they are the heart of what we do. You will be asked to complete a variety of training including induction and safeguarding and data protection.
The youth groups usually meet monthly, and Main Leaders usually spend six to eight hours per month outside of the meetings on the role depending on how the responsibilities are shared within the team. Members of the Phoenix group are typically aged between 13 to 18.
Why not get in touch and see how you would fit into this role?
As a Trustee you will help support the strategic development of PEP to ensure that it continues to thrive and develop. Trustees will work with the manager and staff to maintain high quality services and maintain PEP's vision, mission and values.
We require passenger assistants to provide support and assistance on minibuses for older and other vulnerable adults.
To assist the Day Care Club Organiser with the delivery of the day club's service. To be a companion to service users who are comprised of older and other vulnerable adults. Tasks include: to assist with the setting up and preparation of breakfast and lunches; to assist with the delivery of activities and to be a companion to service users who may otherwise be isolated.
Arkbound are looking for enthusiastic readers to review our wide range of publications.
We would be able to provide either a PDF or a hard copy for you to keep. Once the book has been read, we will provide a list of approved sites to publish your review. These reviews would be credited and also available to read on our social media platforms.
We are looking for in depth reviews which will make the book attractive to any potential reader; how did it make you feel, what did you like in particular about the book? Experience of book reviewing is not essential and we are looking for avid readers who could read and publish a review with 30 days (this is not a requirement, just a preference)
If you are interested please click the ‘Apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email or phone call. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on info@volunteerglasgow.org