Top Toes provides a personal foot care service for clients who are unable to provide their own personal foot care. This is an essential service for the community. Good foot care can reduce the risk of falls among vulnerable older people, improves mobility and improves quality of life. This project also supports the work of NHS podiatry services, allowing them to focus on quality care for those who really need it. Footcare tasks include: · Set up and maintain sterile treatment room with appropriate equipment · Check and clean plinth · Complete health and well-being checklist with each client · Remove client’s footwear (where requested by client) · Clean toenails with sterile antiseptic wipes · Clean and check the client’s set of clippers for cleanliness and suitability for use (clients will be given their own set of clippers at their first appointment and will bring with them to each subsequent appointment) · Cut toenails · Give foot care and emollient advice If you think that you can contribute to this important service, or would like to know more, then please do get in touch: eleanor.paterson2@nhs.scot. Thank you!

Aberdeen Carers Support Service (Quarriers) are looking for Volunteers to help for an hour or two per week at our adult carer support groups. We have various groups running across Aberdeen city, where carers and the people they care for can meet up for friendship and support. Aberdeen Carers Support Services supports unpaid adult carers. If you are friendly and outgoing and have an hour or two a week to spare, we would love to hear from you. Please call or pop in and see us for more details about this volunteer role. Tel: 01224 914036 37 Albert Street, Aberdeen AB25 1XU Email: aberdeencarers@quarriers.org.uk

We are looking for volunteers to support us for the duration of one (or more if you have time) of our 5-day holidays in 2025. See our 2024 holiday destinations and dates to give you an idea of where we go https://dementiaadventure.org/holidays/holidays-2024/ You will assist and support one or two people living with dementia and their carer(s) to help them have a great holiday. You’ll be: ▪ Meeting the Holiday Leader at the holiday location. ▪ Working together as a team to support all the activities planned in the itinerary such as trips, walks and tours ▪ Providing an extra pair of hands, supporting holiday guests with as little or as much assistance as they require with tasks such as unpacking/packing, and support during activities (there is no expectation to provide personal care). ▪ Offering physical support such as pushing a wheelchair. ▪ Encouraging guests to be appropriately dressed for the weather. ▪ Working together to support mealtimes. This may include some basic cooking, heating of pre-prepared meals, or preparing packed lunches. ▪ If needed, taking a person living with dementia through a photo album, listening to some music, reading sections of a book and so on. This could offer their carer a break for an hour, or may be required to divert their attention if they’re feeling restless/anxious/tired during the day. ▪ Assisting the Holiday Leader in encouraging the guests to participate in the holiday as much as possible, encouraging them to get ready, to eat and drink. ▪ Taking photos and/or videos on behalf of Dementia Adventure on a Dementia Adventure device. ▪ Administering first aid (training provided), should the need arise. ▪ Completing a feedback form after the holiday.

Aberdeen Carers Support Service (Quarriers) are looking for Volunteers to help for an hour or two per week at our adult carer support groups. We have various groups running across Aberdeen city, where carers and the people they care for can meet up for friendship and support. Aberdeen Carers Support Services supports unpaid adult carers. If you are friendly and outgoing and have an hour or two a week to spare, we would love to hear from you. Please email, call or pop in and see us for more details about this volunteer role: Email: aberdeencarers@quarriers.org.uk or Tel: 01224 914036 37 Albert Street, Aberdeen AB25 1XU All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated.

Our activity group coordinators are a vital part of the Re-engage team. Activity groups are free monthly groups open to people aged 75 and over who are lonely, isolated and in need of companionship. The groups are a great way for older people to stay active and to make new friends. The gentle exercises, activities, and sports can vary from group to group and month to month depending on what it is the older people enjoy. However, each activity group will contain an activity that gets people moving such as: dance, chair exercises and stretches, boules, skittles, or boccia. As an activity group coordinator, you’ll ensure that the older people know when and where the activity groups are, and who’ll be collecting them each month. This is an administrative role that requires planning and scheduling. You must be comfortable organising monthly groups, communicating with other volunteers, older people, and the Re-engage team, as well as resolving any issues that might arise. Tasks include: • Setting up and coordinating a monthly activity group, with the support of Re-engage. • Contacting volunteers and contacting activity guests prior to each activity group. • Keeping in regular contact with your group of volunteers and sharing any updates from Re-engage that are relevant to them. • Following the guidance in your training modules to ensure that your group activity sessions are enjoyable, appropriate and in line with our charitable aims. Timings: Min Hours Required: 2.5 hours a month Dates and times to be confirmed

Veterans First Point Lothian (V1P) provide free advice and support to anyone who has served in the Armed Forces in any capacity. V1P are looking for volunteers who would like to provide veterans with one-to-one support and help with the running of Wednesday and Thursday afternoon veteran drop-in sessions. Volunteers should bring their own experience in the armed forces and be able to use this appropriately to build trusting and meaningful relationships with those who are seeking support. Peer Volunteers will support the drop-in service which is offered by Veterans First Point Lothian (V1P) to veterans within Lothian. Volunteers will act as a friendly face upon arrival to the service and a listening ear to those attending. Applicants must have served in the Armed Forces. The drop-in sessions will take place at: V1P Lothian, 468 Gilmerton Road First Floor, Rothesay Wing, Edinburgh, EH17 7SA. These are held on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. In time, volunteers may travel around the city to support people to engage in community activities. This will be arranged to suit the volunteer and client.

This opportunity is about building relationships with our members and to help them carry out everyday tasks within the day care centre. Your Role would be to support and encourage our clients in their activities assisting them with mobilisation and general comfort. Communicating with them and help them build their confidence and self-esteem. You would also be required to assist on our buses by helping passengers get on and off the vehicle ensure they are secure along with any wheelchairs, baggag

Libertus is a South Edinburgh based charity. We are looking for enthusiastic people to help us with some of the activities & projects which we run. These range from creating bi monthly radio shows, producing films & documentaries, annual theatre productions, intergenerational projects, alternative therapies, exercise & arts and crafts. You will be working with older people, younger people and people living with special needs. Particularly interested in hearing from people with web based skills.

For people leaving hospital, adjusting to life at home can be a difficult time. Helping someone get their essential shopping, pick up their prescription or get the heating turned on can make all the difference for them to feel safe at home. We have community led outreach volunteering opportunities throughout the Scottish Borders including but not limited to Hawick, Peebles, Eyemouth, Galashiels, Cheviot and Teviot. Based from TD1 2HQ We are looking for volunteers who • Can commit to volunteer at least half a day per week – Monday to Friday • Are able to drive and have use of a vehicle, this is preferred if providing outreach support but not essential. If you will be driving for this role you need to have held a full driving licence for at least 2 years which allows you to drive in the UK. • Have good communication and conversational skills. • Are warm, friendly and able to empathise with others. • Are reliable and passionate about making a difference to the lives of vulnerable people. Are available to undertake approximately 11 hours of required e-learning modules and Zoom training sessions in the first few months of volunteering plus other plus further developmental service specific trainings as required. Due to the nature of this role, applicants must undergo an Enhanced PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) check.

We are looking for volunteers who live in Ayrshire and are able to volunteer at least 4 hours per week from Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. • Are able to drive and have use of a vehicle, this is preferred if providing outreach support but not essential. If you will be driving for this role you need to have held a full driving licence for at least 2 years which allows you to drive in the UK. • Have good communication and conversational skills. • Are warm, friendly and able to empathise with others. • Are reliable and passionate about making a difference to the lives of vulnerable people. Due to the nature of this role, applicants must undergo an Enhanced PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) check. Are available to undertake approximately 11 hours of required e-learning modules and Zoom training sessions in the first few months of volunteering plus other plus further developmental service specific trainings as required. Due to the nature of this role, applicants must undergo an Enhanced PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) check. Please apply directly via the British Red Cross link