The Community toilets, an integral part of Biggar Corn Exchange, have been managed by a small volunteer Working Group since 2015. The service has run well - many users are very appreciative of the cleanliness and availability of the toilets and leave notes and messages to this effect. The appreciation of the community and visitors makes it a rewarding volunteer activity. Some of the Working group members have been involved since 2015, and feel that it is time to step back. We are seeking some replacements within the next few months. The Working Group (WG) is a sub-committee of Biggar Corn Exchange (BCE). It currently comprises a Chair, two BCE trustees and four others. We employ professional cleaners, but WG members carry out the following operational activities: • Ordering, receiving, storing and stock-checking consumable items (toilet paper, cleaning materials disinfectant, etc). • Emptying cash from the automatic door (twice weekly) and honesty box; counting and banking takings. • Checking facility daily for cleanliness and vandalism • Locking facility and switching off lights at end of each day. • Planning any late opening (e.g. at New Year) • Collecting, emptying and replacing collecting boxes from numerous shops and premises around the town. Counting and banking the donations. • Maintaining budget vs actual spreadsheets We are very happy to chat to potential volunteers, and provide more detail about how they could become involved in supporting essential facility. Volunteers typically commit around 2 hours per week, but this can be varied to suit your own availability.

Are you interested in supporting people to be engaged in their local community? Do you have a background or interest in supporting a local organisation with their financial responsibilities? Are you looking for ways to support people get the best out of life? And help them learn, grow and make friends? This volunteer opportunity could be for you! The Friends Shed is for people aged 18- 35 years old who need one to one support in their daily lives and are looking for an opportunity to meet others for shared activities and experiences. We meet twice and week in Lanark and Hamilton and share many activities together where we can learn, have fun and get to know one another. We started in June 2022 after a long time planning what we wanted to see. We were successful in getting funding for 6 months which has allowed us to employ 2 people to run the sessions in conjunction with our Chair who is the inspiration behind the Friends Shed. We know there is a need for the Friends Shed – we know that people who need a higher level of support have limited opportunities in Clydesdale. We are trying to do something about that! We operate with a small committee with a Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary and a couple of ordinary members. We really need someone who can be our Treasurer. Having similar experience would be helpful – but we are learning together as a committee – so having a genuine interest in supporting people is more important. We meet every month for around 2 hours and have occasional correspondence in between meetings for any business that cannot wait until the next meeting. If you are interested please contact: (insert details)

CAPS provides Individual Advocacy in East Lothian and Midlothian and runs several experience-led Collective Advocacy projects across Lothian. You will receive induction, training, guidance and support from CAPS staff. More information is contained within the Management Committee volunteer role description available online at www.capsadvocacy.org Please contact Jane Crawford, CEO on 0131 273 5116, or by email: jane@capsadvocacy.org for an informal chat. Management Committee members must not be disqualified from acting as a charity trustee. This role is subject to Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme membership. CAPS is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation, Scottish Charity number SC021772.

It is an importunity to work toward a better society and build links between communities by coming together and support those who are in need. We are looking for 4 volunteers to join our board of directors.

It is an importunity to work toward a better society and build links between communities by coming together and support those who are in need. We are looking for 4 volunteers to join our board of directors.

It is an importunity to work toward a better society and build links between communities by coming together and support those who are in need. We are looking for 4 volunteers to join our board of directors.

All trustees collectively have responsibility for Play Midlothian, with day to day management delegated to staff. The legal responsibilities for each trustee, under the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act (2005), are to: · Act in the interest of the charity: Trustees should put the interests of their charity before their own interests or those of any other person or organisation. · Operate in a manner consistent with the charity’s purposes · Act with due care and diligence · Ensure that the charity complies with the provisions of the 2005 Act and other relevant legislation. Play Midlothian has identified the key responsibilities of its trustees as: · To contribute to setting the vision and overall strategic direction for the organisation · To ensure good financial planning, agreeing the income generation strategy and budgets · To ensure that income and expenditure levels are regularly compared to agreed budgets and that variances are identified and explained · To manage, safeguard and protect the assets and resources of Play Midlothian and ensure that they are used only for the purposes set out in Play Midlothian’s governing document · To oversee the development and delivery of Play Midlothian’s business plan, including monitoring and reviewing progress against agreed activities and outcomes · To promote a culture of evaluation and learning within Play Midlothian and with its stakeholders · To manage and safeguard the reputation of Play Midlothian and oversee the strategy for external and stakeholder relations · To ensure that Play Midlothian adheres to its own values, particularly in relation to service users, volunteers, staff and other stakeholders · To ensure a commitment to equalities throughout the policy and practice of Play Midlothian

Advocacy Service Aberdeen is a registered charity providing independent advocacy support to a wide range of people living in Aberdeen City. Independent advocacy is about helping people and groups have a stronger voice, addressing imbalances of power and ensuring people’s rights are recognised, respected and secured. We have advocacy services for: • People with a mental disorder, including a learning disability • Victims of domestic abuse • Carers • Older adults • Self-directed support • Children and Young people • Substance use We are looking for people to join our Board of trustees who are passionate about the rights and inclusion of people in decisions which matter to them. The Board is responsible for setting the strategy and policies of the charity and overseeing the running of the organisation. We are open to applicants from a diverse range of experiences and background and would also be interested in hearing from people who have the following experiences: • Finance/accounting • Fundraising • Experience of supporting/caring for people in the above service areas • Law • Human Resources Board meetings are held on Mondays every 6 weeks 5pm to 7pm, either remotely via Microsoft Teams or in-person. To find out more please contact us at tel: 01224 332314 / email: asa@advocacy.org.uk or visit https://www.advocacy.org.uk/ and https://www.advocacy.org.uk/our-board/

The Royal Scottish Forestry Society, formed in 1854, is an educational charity focussing on promoting the understanding of trees, woods and forestry. Every year RSFS puts on what we believe to be the most extensive programme of practical forestry events across Scotland. This activity is being expanded into practical training events. The Society has published a semi-academic journal, Scottish Forestry, since 1858 promoting all aspects of good practice in forestry. All back issues are available to Members via our website. The Society has a mix of individual and organisational Members. Our membership includes professional foresters and managers, woodlands owners and many others with an interest in trees and woods. RSFS is also the parent entity of Cashel Forest Trust, a charity based near Balmaha, in East Loch Lomond. Cashel Forest Trust owns a 1,300-hectare estate comprising a visitor centre, 5 km of recreational paths, a hydro-electric scheme, 300 Ha of native woodland, 500 Ha of peatland under restoration and 500 Ha of montane and open hillside. Cashel welcomes more than 10,000 visitors a year with an interest in natural ecosystems, native woodland and citizen science. We would like applicants to: • Empathise with our vision, mission and aims; • Demonstrate a willingness and ability to devote the necessary time and effort; • Experience of exercising sound and independent judgement; • Think and apply knowledge creatively and strategically; • Keep themselves and the charity mission-focused; • Analyse and evaluate information and other evidence in the execution of their duties. Email recruitment@rsfs.org.uk for a trustee pack to find out more about us.

Parkinson's UK Aberdeen Branch are looking for a person interested in becoming the Chairperson of the Aberdeen Branch of Parkinson's UK. The Chairperson’s role is to oversee the meetings and to be aware of the issues that can affect the smooth running of the various therapy sessions that exist to help and support people with Parkinson's Disease. The chairperson for the most part introduces the speakers at the monthly social event (these last no more than two hours). The social event takes place normally on Thursdays at 2pm. The Aberdeen Branch has organised several different therapy sessions, including physiotherapy; alternative therapies such as reflexology and facial massage; dancing for Parkinson’s; a very popular singing group; a carers’ group; and a Young People’s group. Efforts are also being made to re-institute sessions of hydrotherapy in an alternative location. Finally, there is a monthly social event with talks by invited speakers, and occasional lunch events too. The committee numbers over a dozen, with roles in assisting in the administration and running of these therapy sessions. There is a volunteer secretary and a volunteer treasurer too and they all give the chairperson valuable support. The committee meets on Wednesdays at 12 noon every month with meetings lasting one and a half hours on average, although there are usually no meetings in July due to a summer recess. The meetings deal with issues of finance, feedback from the various therapy groups, and looking at providing further means of support for those with Parkinson’s. All meetings involving the Chairperson take place in the Craigiebuckler Church, recently re-named the Springfield Parish Church, 185 Springfield Road Aberdeen AB15 8AA. If you are interested in volunteering in this important and fantastic role where you can make a real difference, with all help greatly appreciated, please contact Peter Fogiel (current chair) at email peter.fogiel@btinternet.com or telephone 07595362947.