Disability Equality Scotland is a national charity working to make life more accessible, equal and inclusive for disabled people in Scotland. We are the umbrella organisation for all local disability Access Panels in Scotland, providing them with support and guidance to improve the lives of disabled people at a local level throughout Scotland. Our Nairn panel is currently operating in Moray and would welcome new volunteers to support their work. What is an Access Panel? Access Panels are groups of volunteers who work to improve access and inclusion for disabled people in their local community. They do this by raising awareness and helping to change attitudes among the general public about the need for inclusive access. Access Panels are made up of people of all ages and abilities who share a passion for the issues faced by disabled people. With the help of Disability Equality Scotland as the national umbrella body, Access Panels support their communities to become as accessible as possible, particularly in relation to the built environment, healthcare, employment, education, and transport.

Ability Net's network of volunteers provide free tech support to enable older and disabled people to make full use of their home technology. They are seeking volunteers in Moray to join their IT Can Help network to support people with their IT or computer needs. This role involves contacting and supporting clients, feeding back on progress, and supporting the local Co-ordinator with promoting the IT Can Help service in the local area. Volunteers will take all necessary precautions to ensure that both volunteer and client stay as safe as possible, and volunteers and clients will wear face coverings and social distance where possible. If you like to help others, have good IT and computing skills, knowledge of standard operating systems and software and the ability to communicate well, please consider volunteering with our growing in Moray! Roles are flexible and can fit around your schedule, too.

About us The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea, but it’s not limited to launching a lifeboat or providing lifeguards to save lives. Water Safety contributes to the RNLI’s vision of saving everyone, by developing Community Lifesaving Plans (CLPs) and working with Partners to help influence improved safety, to reduce the number of preventable deaths and incidents that occur within local coastal and inland waterway environments. The Water Safety Adviser is part of a team contributing towards the local Community Lifesaving Plans by going into the community and delivering RNLI water safety advice. Part of this role is to identify local risks and work with partners to deliver targeted interventions. This role for somebody who has good communication and people skills and possibly some experience of public speaking but if not, the desire to gain some skills and/or confidence in this area. If you would like to join a friendly, dedicated, motivated team and you fit the criteria above or, have some of the required skills, we would like to hear from you. The impact you will make Contribute to the RNLI’s vision of saving everyone, by developing Community Lifesaving Plans (CLPs) to reduce the number of preventable deaths and incidents that occur within local coastal and inland waterway environment. What you will be doing Providing RNLI Water Safety advice to members of the public Actively seeking opportunities to promote targeted RNLI safety messages Maintaining good relationships with local stakeholders and partners Attend regular Water Safety meetings Be involved in other activities as required What you need for this role Knowledge/experience of coastal/inland waterway environment and local water based activity is desirable. Experience in presenting/engaging with members of the public. Passionate and keen interest in improving water safety. What’s in it for you Join an inclusive and diverse organisation Have fun, meet new people and join a motivated and enthusiastic team who are making a difference Learn skills and gain experience to enhance your CV Gain the satisfaction of giving back Training to fulfil your volunteer role will be provided and reasonable out of pocket expenses reimbursed

The Volunteer would be working front of house welcoming visitors to the museum and in the small gift shop.

CRED are looking for volunteers for a variety of services we provide. CRED support those in need with Shopping, Prescription collection, Patient Transport, Gardening, Odd Jobs, Buddy Support and Friendly Phone Calls. There is no minimum hours to volunteer, just whatever free time you have, even one hour a week can make a huge difference to those supported by CRED. CRED also have opportunities for those interested in volunteer Coordinator and Admin roles. Own laptop/iPad required, full training and ongoing support provided. This is a working from home role.

This role will support the routine activity of Alzheimer Scotland’s Dementia-Cafes, providing a warm welcome to those who use the facility. People living with dementia, their family and friends and anyone with an interest in dementia can attend these D- Cafes. The role may vary but is likely to include; · Offering and providing refreshments to the people who attend. · Listening and interacting with people living with dementia, family members and the general public who attend the D-Cafe. · Where appropriate signpost to Alzheimer Scotland staff or other services that may be helpful. · Monitoring cafe supplies (e.g. tea, coffee, biscuits) and arrange ordering or buying as required, in accordance with the local procedure in place for doing so. · Keeping up to date with Alzheimer Scotland news and their work across Scotland.

This role will support the routine activity of Alzheimer Scotland’s Dementia-Cafes, providing a warm welcome to those who use the facility. People living with dementia, their family and friends and anyone with an interest in dementia can attend these D- Cafes. The role may vary but is likely to include; · Offering and providing refreshments to the people who attend. · Listening and interacting with people living with dementia, family members and the general public who attend the D-Cafe. · Where appropriate signpost to Alzheimer Scotland staff or other services that may be helpful. · Monitoring cafe supplies (e.g. tea, coffee, biscuits) and arrange ordering or buying as required, in accordance with the local procedure in place for doing so. · Keeping up to date with Alzheimer Scotland news and their work across Scotland.

Are you interested in offering practical help as a volunteer in our Food Pantry by assisting local people to learn about the Pantry and do their shopping? The Pantry, based in Girvan Primary School, is a membership scheme aimed at helping people make their money go further by reducing their food shopping bills and providing advice and support. It offers dignity, choice, community and food quality. We will give you full training on how it works, equipment used and systems to follow. A staff team member will always be present while you are volunteering. Further Information Volunteers are required for 3.5 hours on Wednesdays or Fridays each week. To apply and for futher information and a chat please visit the website

We are looking for a volunteer who would like to become our minute secretary. This involves attending once monthly meetings for about 2hrs (7-9pm) usually the third Thursday in Forfar to take minutes for the meeting, typing these up and distributing to the members. This is an excellent opportunity to get involved in your local community and might suit a volunteer hoping to further develop IT and admin skills.

We meet usually once a month for about 2 hrs (7pm- 9pm) usually the 3rd Thursday of the month. We can offer a small payment to cover expenses. Some examples of our involvement are monthly meetings involving locally elected councillors, police and guest speakers. We regularly review local planning applications, local news/ concerns and organise community events such as beach cleans, seasonal town decorations/ events such as the summer bunting and Christmas Lights display/ switch on. We also support to facilitate local projects and collaborating with organisations to distribute community funds. There is opportunity to become involved in such a wide variety of projects/ groups dependant on your availability of time.