FRESH Community Wellness is a registered charity (OSCR-Office of Scottish Charity Regulator charity number SCO51346). We are currently working to help engage the community and we are seeking more friendly volunteers to reach residents who may be looking for safe, free options. Anyone of any ability can volunteer with us in some way. We are working in several partnerships which include Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership, Keep Scotland Beautiful, Paths for All, Aberdeen City Council and many more. Are you interested in health, wellness, caring for others, community gardening, food growing, nature, the environment, children’s activities, event planning, fundraising or sports and up for helping to regenerate an entire community? In addition to our community based activities, we also have multiple home-based volunteering options for graphic design, admin, website and social media editing. If you have a couple of hours free to spare each week and are enthusiastic about the idea of uniting communities and making the local area safe, tidy, and beautiful – then please do help us out. We offer induction, training courses, as well as free PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) applications for our safeguarding process. We have the ability for immediate starts following application/references, to start the volunteer’s pathway. This is an excellent opportunity to give back. Also, if you wish it is a great way to boost your CV and employment prospects. Brilliant way to volunteer for a college, university or work placement and gain skills. Most of all you will be making a real positive difference for people and the community, which will be greatly appreciated by all. As a registered Scottish charity, we are happy to issue references for your volunteering with ourselves. For further details about helping volunteering with us please contact Elaine Campbell, Co-ordinator at email: admin@freshcommunitywellness.com or tel.: 07562689691.

The purpose of a Friendship Caller is to provide calls of companionship to different people each week who are 50 and over, who may live alone or feel alone and would benefit from a chat. Having a conversation can have such a positive impact, we can talk about many things that aren’t Coronavirus related for example, current interests, hobbies, top tier biscuits – the list is endless!

St John Scotland is looking for Volunteer Coordinators to support their Patient Transport service in Fife. The service supports people living with chronic kidney disease to access dialysis treatment at the Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy and Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline three times a week. The St John Scotland service means they have a reliable, friendly service they can depend on. As a volunteer Patient Transport Coordinator, you will be the main link between the team of volunteer drivers and the NHS renal units, ensuring the service runs smoothly and efficiently. You will volunteer alongside another volunteer Coordinator to manage volunteer schedules, support volunteer driver recruitment and induction, and manage administration and record keeping for the service. This is an ideal role if you want to make a real difference by helping people in your community. It's a role with a lot of responsibility, but one that brings a lot of reward. The role would be most suitable to someone who can commit around 5 hours a week, but can also be flexible with their time as there may be occasions when the Coordinator is required to respond to short-notice changes to patient journeys or volunteer availability. They are looking for someone who is based in Fife who is familiar with the local area. Applicants will be required to undergo a PVG check as part of the recruitment process.

To take passenger bookings, arrange journeys, deal with enquiries and to provide information when requested. To ensure the smooth scheduling of journey requests. General clerical work, including filing, correspondence, and day to day running of the office, including preparation of drivers sheets. Using various office equipment correctly, including computers, telephones, fax machine and photocopier. To undertake any induction and in-service training program required.

St John Scotland is looking for Volunteer Coordinators to support our Patient Transport service in Fife. The service will support people living with chronic kidney disease to access dialysis treatment at the Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy and Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline. Dialysis treatment must be given three times a week, and for patients who would otherwise rely on taxi or ambulance transport, the St John Scotland service means they have a reliable, friendly service they can depend on. St John Scotland currently operates Patient Transport services in five areas of Scotland, with the Fife service established in 2017. As a volunteer Patient Transport Coordinator, you will be the main link between the team of volunteer drivers and the NHS renal units, ensuring the service runs smoothly and efficiently. You will work alongside another volunteer Coordinator to manage volunteer schedules, support volunteer driver recruitment and induction, and manage administration and record keeping for the service. This is an ideal role for you if you want to make a real difference by helping people in your community. It's a role with a lot of responsibility, but one that brings a lot of reward. The role would be most suitable to someone who can commit around 5 hours a week, but can also be flexible with their time as there may be occasions when the Coordinator is required to respond to short-notice changes to patient journeys or volunteer availability. We are looking for someone who is based in Fife who is familiar with the local area. Applicants will be required to undergo a PVG check as part of the recruitment process.

Dunbar Day Centre is a thriving charity located in the centre of Dunbar which, on a weekly basis, supports up to 70 people from the local district either at the centre or in their own home. “We are looking for people who can form a refreshed team of up to 12 trustees. We have a need for skills that will enable us to manage finances, comply with regulatory bodies including the Care Inspectorate and to ensure that we do all that we can to support our incredible staff. We are determined that Dunbar Day Centre’s reputation for excellent local support will grow – not only in the work we do within the centre but also in our plans for community outreach”.

Wishaw YMCA is looking for volunteers to staff our new project offices. Duties will include general office admin tasks, dealing with enquiries, assisting in community engagement program delivery planning and conducting public consultation surveys These roles would be coordinating the administration activities of the organisation. As an office support assistant your duties will include general office administration tasks, dealing with enquiries, assisting in community engagement program delivery planning and conducting public consultation surveys. You will develop valuable knowledge and skills for your CV and acquire experience and understanding of how a local charity operates whilst gaining a real sense of achievement in the process. Volunteers would be expected to commit to a minimum of 3-4 hours per fortnight ideally for at least 12 months. Previous administration experience is desirable though not essential however it is very important in this role that you are highly organised, IT literate and enjoy meeting new people. You should enjoy working as part of a team and having fun while sharing your talents and developing new skills. We will offer full training to support you in the role. Wishaw YMCA has embarked on ambitious journey called Project Revive. The goals of the project are to reopen our original premises which is a beautiful historic building at 145 Main St Wishaw which is currently closed to the public. We are working towards funding to transform that facility into a flexible community space that would cater for community groups. Our vision is to restore the building to be operated as a community social enterprise that utilises the space as a wedding venue, concert hall, cinema and conference facility which will support reinvestment in the community as Non-Profit to provide program delivery that are core to YMCA principles. This is a long term capital project where we have already taken important steps towards our goal. Our new project office will enable us to be accessible to the local community and act as a base to support community engagement and to conduct public consultation in relation to the regeneration of our original premises

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

Aonach Energy Services is the trading name of AMC (Aberdeen Multicultural Centre) Enterprises. We are setting up a home energy services company covering a wide range of home energy service upgrades. We need help to get the business up and running, selecting staff and getting quality management systems in place and supporting the team we take on to become self sufficient in running the business. Anyone with experience in any and all aspects of business start-up and running is sought. However, one skill especially sought is an electrician who may be retired or close to retirement who is still in certificates to act as mentor for an apprentice electrician A full business plan and CFF is available and assistance in refining this will be very helpful. For further details please contact Dave McGrath, Technical Advisor/Trustee Aberdeen Multicultural Centre at email djm@grampianenergy.com or tel.: 07768 230451.

Our mission is to deliver urgent medical samples, equipment and supplies free of charge between hospitals, healthcare sites and laboratories in the North East of Scotland when Healthcare Providers’ own transport services do not operate. We need Duty controllers working from the comfort of your own home to help us with this mission. A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference. All volunteers are greatly appreciated. For more details please contact Graeme Scott, Membership Secretary at email: membershipsecretary@nervs.org.uk or telephone.: 07881460792.