We are looking for people that will help shape the future of Grampian Credit Union! Grampian Credit Union is a mutual, not for profit financial services provider with a common bond covering Aberdeen City, Aberdeen Shire and Moray. This year, we have vacancies for Non-Executive Directors (Board members and members of our Supervisory Committee). These vacancies have arisen from Directors reaching the end of their current terms, or because they are moving on. Volunteering with us in the mentioned roles is rewarding and offers the satisfaction of knowing you are helping our credit union to grow, develop, and maintain a successful organisation for the common good. Moreover, you will develop and or hone transferrable skills. The recent move to online meetings and gatherings has opened up other ways and possibilities of conducting the Board meeting without the historical long commute. So if you are interested but worried about the commute, then worry no more. Just contact and let's have a chat.

Project Theatre is looking to strengthen our Board of Trustees through the appointment of more board members to join our current board. Board members are responsible for maintaining the overall strategy and objectives for the organisation and monitoring performance in partnership with the Artistic Director and the company is looking for a mix of skills and experience to match our needs. Applications from people who have experience in the arts, creative industries, business, working with young people, charity governance, fundraising, finance and marketing would be particularly welcome. Project Theatre is an award winning Scottish performing arts organisation that celebrates the energy, experience and potential of all young people. Established in 2008, the company provides a platform for young people to express themselves, be creative and creates live theatre and performing arts experiences driven by our Positive Performance approach. Project Theatre is the only performing arts organisation in our local area working in this wide ranging way and has established a reputation for high quality, diverse work which reflects an eclectic range of performing arts styles underpinned by pushing boundaries and challenging stereotypes. The organisation currently produces at least two productions a year and offers training development opportunities for young people throughout the year via classes, workshops and community projects.

At Community Food Initiatives North East we are currently looking for volunteers who can take on some key roles within our charity, focusing on developing our current structures to meet the changing needs of our disadvantaged and vulnerable beneficiaries. This includes the opportunity to join our great volunteer team as a Fundraising Committee Member. Fundraising is key to our work; we aim to continually innovate and expand our offering to ensure our disadvantaged communities are never left behind. We would like someone to assist on our fundraising committee to identify new ideas and opportunities to maximise local fundraising efforts, help to plan and coordinate group fundraising activities, promote fundraising events and initiatives in the local community and will commit to our vision of a UK without food insecurity and poverty. A fantastic opportunity to volunteer at an award winning charity and social enterprise. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. For more information and to discuss further please contact Kevin Mathew, FareShare Sustainability Development on email KMathew@cfine.org

*None Residential Services SOUTH: Opportunities: Befriending / Mentoring; Care / Support Volunteers; Practical /DIY; Supporting with activities such as crafts/baking and gentle walks and exercise: Bon Accord Care recognises the invaluable contribution that the general public: friends and relatives can provide to the care and well-being of the people we support. We will encourage the involvement of individuals who wish to volunteer in a service in a voluntary capacity, whilst ensuring that the health, safety and well-being of volunteers, the people we support, staff members and visitors is maintained at all times. We are looking for kind, caring individuals to support our front-line staff and services, making a positive difference to the day to day life experience of our service users. Current opportunities include, Befriending where we will link you with a service user, to chat to over a cuppa, reminisce about old Aberdeen, read a paper with, chat about your favourite TV soap, go for a local walk etc. Supporting with mealtimes and serving Teas & Coffees, helping in our Service User with laundry, and shopping, supporting group activities such as crafts and light exercise. In addition, we are seeking volunteers with some practical DIY experience to help keep our outdoor communal areas and car parks clean and tidy. Get involved with Bon Accord Care. A chance to make a difference, help others, make new friends, gain work experience and more! Excellent support and relevant training are provided to all volunteers. A fantastic opportunity to help make a real difference-all volunteers are greatly appreciated. *About Bon Accord Care: Bon Accord Care is at the forefront of the continuing development of services to enable independence and reduce hospital admissions, as well as promote active ageing and well-being. Working together with our key partners, we are aligned with the Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership to deliver services. Bon Accord Care work together with service users, partners, employees and volunteers to support our communities and create meaningful relationships with those around us. We deliver a range of services that are aimed at prevention, maximising independence, and enhancing wellbeing. Our focus from the outset is to get to know individual preferences, wants, history and lifestyle to ensure that each person receives a service that is unique to them. Our range of services cover: care at home, housing support, residential care homes, rehabilitation, re-ablement, occupational therapy, SVQs through learning and development, community equipment, telecare, day care, responder, respite and community meals. For further details please contact Julie Suttar, Engagement & Liaison Lead at E-Mail: BACVolunteering@bonaccordcare.org or tel.: 01224 570400.

The main tasks are attendance at the monthly meetings, except August and December. This involves reading the reports and following up any allocated tasks. If volunteer trustees are available to attend other relevant meetings eg autism Cross Party Group, trustee training or staffing at awareness events that is welcome. Campaigning is part of our objectives and any skills in this area would be useful.

EATS Rosyth are an award winning community-based growing, cooking & sharing charity operating a community hub, community garden and community orchard. They're looking for someone with corporate governance skills to sit on their board. They have an ever-expanding voluteer base along with a growing team of committed staff. They're looking for an experienced board level trustee to ensure they have appropriate corporate governance controls and strategies in place.

The Linda Tremble Foundation is seeking volunteer Board members to join an existing team of trustees in a forward looking and inclusive organisation. They are looking for dynamic individuals to join the Board of Directors in supporting the strategic direction and development of the organisation to provide support to people struggling with eating disorders and their families and carers’. If you are interested in improving mental health and wellbeing then this would be a rewarding and exciting opportunity. The most important thing for their charity, and the entire reason for their existence, is helping people currently facing challenges with eating disorders to recover, and at the same time to support their families and carers. The Foundation can support them in the community and help to provide early intervention as well as supporting those who need support over the longer term, which can be for several years or longer. This role provides an excellent opportunity to help other people where it is most needed, to learn and increase your transferable skills as a trustee and join a strong team of trustees and Development Manager with diverse and complementary skills.

Grampian Women’s Aid Board of Trustees is responsible for setting the strategic direction, ensuring that the charity complies with all its legal and regulatory requirements and that the charity’s governance is of the highest possible standard. The diversity of the Board is currently reflected with representation from all sectors including voluntary management, legal, HR and equality and diversity professionals. We would like to increase our board membership to women from all sectors and professions. An interest in the Women’s Aid movement and a commitment to our ethos is essential. Women only need apply. This post is covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010). See website: www.grampianwomensaid.com and for more information please contact Alison Hay, Manager at E Mail: alison.hay@grampianwomensaid.com / Tel No: 01224 593381.

MISS is a support group for women and partners who have suffered a miscarriage. It is a monthly group held at Danestone Community Centre in Aberdeen where we have a short introduction by a committee member explaining about the group and its aims, then a speaker from a health background then an activity from a local business which members can get involved with. The group starts at 715pm where we can get into the room for 7pm to set up, then finishes at 915pm with 15 minutes to tidy and clear up. We are looking for a Volunteer Committee Member who will help with the setting up, introduction and packing up of the support group. We currently have a committee with a Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, Events/Fundraising Coordinator and 3x Committee Members so the setting up, introduction and closing of the group will only be required for 3-4 groups per year. We would also like the Volunteer to get involved with events. For 2018, we will have one fundraising event organising per quarter, this varies from bag packing at supermarkets to organising a fashion show which we are planning for the last quarter of 2018. We require help with bag packing, collection tins, general organising and fundraising. The individual should be friendly, approachable and willing to help. We only require up to 5 hours of volunteering per month but we can easily increase this if the candidate has availability to. The support group is held on the first Thursday of each month, weather permitting. Good support is provided to all volunteers. Volunteers will be offered an induction to volunteering and the support group. There will be ongoing support through their volunteering. For more details please contact Abi Clarke, Chairperson/Founder at email fundraising@miscarriageinfosuppservice.co.uk or tel.: 07702 464874.

*Volunteers are key to the success of SensationALL! *Do you have an hour or more to spare and want to make a difference in a fun and friendly environment? SensationALL run sensory based therapy groups and services for children and adults with multiple support needs. We need volunteers to assist our team in delivering engaging and rewarding sessions for all our service users. You would be involved in activities such as crafts, baking, games and music as well as helping with the set-up, making refreshments and tidying up. Our children’s groups include access to our soft play area so they can experience free play in safe and comfortable surroundings as well as structured messy play, sensory story-time or craft activities. Individuals interested in gaining experience working with people who have sensory and learning disabilities and autism will particularly benefit from volunteering with us however no previous experience is required. Volunteers of all ages and backgrounds are welcome. We also require volunteers to help with: *Fundraising *Events *IT/admin tasks *Maintenance/equipment cleaning *Trustee Board Members Good support and relevant training is provided to all volunteers. Every volunteer is given an induction prior to starting. Once actively volunteering with us we will extend the opportunity to attend any in-house training such as first aid, introduction to Autism, Makaton amongst others. Contact us for more information on any of these roles. Any time volunteers can give is greatly appreciated and will make a real difference to our charity! For more information please email us at volunteering@sensationall.org.uk or tel.: 01224 476699