GP and Minor Injuries Centre - Stirling Health and Care Village. We are looking for volunteers to fill the last few gaps in the volunteering rota. Volunteers are supporting NHS staff by monitoring the doors and greeting people who are attending their GP practice, the Minor Injuries Unit or X-ray. Volunteers ask people at the door to sanitise their hands and wear a face covering then direct them to the relevant reception area. The Centre is open between 8.30a.m. and 9pm and there are volunteers present between 9a.m and 6p.m. A blue IIR face mask must be worn and a Volunteer t-shirt is provided. The project is co-ordinated by the Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme (RSVP) and is primarily for the 50+ age group. RSVP is a project delivered by the national volunteering charity, Volunteering Matters.

Linking Lives UK has been working hard to respond effectively to the impact of Covid-19 particularly among those already affected by social isolation and loneliness on a daily basis. Aberdeen Two’s Company is a local telephone befriending service that connects volunteers with local people (‘Link Friends’) through telephone contact. The aim of our telephone befriending is to help reduce the impact that social isolation by making connections with others. This is especially important at this time of COVID-19 Crisis in the UK. To volunteer and help please complete the following form at https://forms.gle/5LbSKmH7o9Zh5J2n8 or email aberdeentwoscompany@gmail.com All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated.

*Help people who feel alone - just a few hours a week from you could make the future brighter for someone experiencing loneliness or social isolation.* Hand of Solace is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation which helps people who may be lonely or at risk of loneliness and social isolation. -What our volunteers do: Loneliness and social isolation affect people of all ages and backgrounds. Being or feeling alone can have a devastating impact on people’s health and wellbeing, as well as on communities, hospitals and other public services. Through just a few hours a week, you could provide a huge help for someone experiencing loneliness or social isolation. -Support for people and volunteering during COVID-19 Pandemic: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, our befriending service to our older people has now transitioned from face to face to phone/video contact. We now also offer shopping, prescription collection etc. where necessary to the older people. Depression is also a major issue so our befrienders are needing to keep in touch more often than before to ensure their Befriendees are safe and sound and to offer any possible support. -How to get involved: We provide volunteer support to tackle loneliness in the following areas of Aberdeen: - Stoneywood - Seaton - Bucksburn - Northfield - Bridge of Don - Dyce If you would like to volunteer with us, send us an email or give us a ring and we will contact you within a few days to provide further details and discuss how you can get involved. Our email is info@handofsolace.co.uk , or by phoning the contact number- 07378432436.

The RNLI’s Lifeboat Station in Buckie is looking for volunteers to join the existing team in the role of All Weather Lifeboat Crew. Lifeboats have been launching into the waters of the Moray Firth from Buckie for over 145 years and the crews have been honoured with awards for gallantry. Today the station operates the largest lifeboat, the Severn class. The impact you will make This role will help us save lives at sea by ensuring that our lifeboats are in a state of permanent readiness and crewing the lifeboat on service and exercise, under the command of the coxswain. What you will be doing • Undertake training and maintain Competency Based Training as necessary to fulfil the role of crew member • Be on call for lifeboat ‘shouts’ • Attend exercises • Contribute to the overall upkeep of the station, lifeboats and equipment Find out more about becoming a lifeboat station volunteer What you need for this role • Team player • Good communicator • General fitness • Ability to learn new skills • Live or work within close proximity of the station and be between 17 and 65 years of age 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

Older and Active are looking for volunteers to help support older and isolated people In East Kilbride. We are looking for volunteers to carry out a varied mix of duties to assist the charity during Covid-19. Shopping service – This will involve the volunteer shopping and delivering food to our service users. Prescription service - This will involve the volunteer going to the chemist, picking up a prescription and delivering it to the service user – a current PVG certificate will be required for this service Delivery - Delivering activity packs helping with leaflet drops and admin duties as required

COTAG are currently looking to recruit volunteer Operations Controllers to enhance our operational capability within the Northeast Corner of Scotland. No previous experience is required as training will be given, just a sound understanding of computerised systems and a good telephone manner. The role involves taking response request calls and allocating duties to our operational crews. You will be required to monitor response progress and liaise with Emergency, NHS & Care Services. This role is voluntary and unpaid; however, you would only be required during times of adverse weather and local emergency. The intention is to set up an Operations Control Team which, would allow us to operate a flexible duty rota system. Suitable applicants should have access to Laptop or home PC and preferably a quiet corner of their home in which to operate. You would be required to download and operate our BroadNet Communications Platform and operate other portable communications devices e.g., Digital Two-way Radio.

Our Youth Ambassador role is an exciting new opportunity for people aged between 14-21 who are keen to support the work of Mary’s Meals to help feed hungry children in some of the world’s poorest countries. As a Youth Ambassador, you’ll be a representative for Mary’s Meals, helping to grow our movement by sharing the story of Mary’s Meals in your school, college, university or community and by motivating and inspiring others to support our work to allow us to continue to reach the next hungry child. You’ll join a network of dedicated volunteers across the globe – from people in the UK who raise awareness, to those in the countries we serve who rise early to cook nutritious meals for their children. As a Youth Ambassador you can support our work in a range of ways, including: · Delivering talks in your school or community to share the story of Mary’s Meals · Supporting with the organisation of fundraising and awareness events · Raising awareness of current Mary’s Meals campaigns · Contributing stories for Mary’s Meals to share in media/social media and contribute to a monthly blog · Helping to promote volunteer opportunities in your area · Sharing social media posts to help us reach a wider audience · Showing screenings of Mary’s Meals films to help to share our story · Helping us to develop Mary’s Meals Youth Days to connect UK Youth Ambassadors · Helping us to develop a youth committee to contribute a ‘youth voice’ to Mary’s Meals’ future plans · Supporting us with ad hoc administrative tasks You can speak to your Mary’s Meals contact to discuss which elements of the role would be best suited to you in your community. In future, you could potentially support with mentoring other Youth Ambassadors.

As a Community Volunteer you will pro-actively raise awareness of the work of Mary’s Meals in the local Moray area, ideally working within a group of Mary’s Meals volunteers. You will help to grow our movement by motivating and inspiring others to support our work to help us feed some of the world’s poorest children. As a valued member of our Mary’s Meals family, you will play an active role in the promotion of our nationwide fundraising campaigns. Community volunteers an: • Help share the story - give Mary’s Meals talks to local community organisations, schools, churches and faith groups to raise vital awareness and funds. • Organise fundraising events such as a local coffee morning • Help to organise and promote our back-pack collections. • Distribute and display promotional materials. • Place collection tins in local community areas • Host community engagement events such as screening films about Mary’s Meals’ work.

Supervise and motivate a team of volunteers .Support the recruitment and induction of new volunteers as required. Oversee and delegate tasks to ensure the smooth running of the food bank centre. Uphold safeguarding, health and safety and hygiene policies, reporting any concerns to your Main Contact. Ensure food bank policies and procedures are followed. Create a welcoming, caring and friendly atmosphere for volunteers and people coming to the centre. Lead a volunteer debrief at the end of each session. Attend team leader meetings as required. Regularly report to your Main Contact / Food bank Project Manager THE SKILLS YOU NEED Strong team player, Excellent communication skills, Empathetic, Organised and self-motivated, Strong leadership skills. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Using your existing skills to make a difference. Meet new people who share your passion to eradicate poverty in the community. Make a real difference to the running of your food bank

Supervise and motivate a team of volunteers .Support the recruitment and induction of new volunteers as required. Oversee and delegate tasks to ensure the smooth running of the food bank centre. Uphold safeguarding, health and safety and hygiene policies, reporting any concerns to your Main Contact. Ensure food bank policies and procedures are followed. Create a welcoming, caring and friendly atmosphere for volunteers and people coming to the centre. Lead a volunteer debrief at the end of each session. Attend team leader meetings as required. Regularly report to your Main Contact / Food bank Project Manager THE SKILLS YOU NEED Strong team player, Excellent communication skills, Empathetic, Organised and self-motivated, Strong leadership skills. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Using your existing skills to make a difference. Meet new people who share your passion to eradicate poverty in the community. Make a real difference to the running of your food bank