* Volunteers to help the charity at fetes and the shelter in Portugal* We are always looking for people to assist with fund raising and helping out at fetes in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire to help raise money for the shelter (which currently houses 300 dogs and 30 cats). We also promote going out to the actual shelter in Sesimbra, Portugal. We are good friendly people and welcome any new people onboard to help as and when required. For further information please contact Linda Allan, CEO/Trustee at E Mail: info@friendsofbianca.org.

Bud is Poppyscotland’s brand new vehicle for exploration and learning, a truck that transforms into a mobile community space, comprising a mini poppy factory, micro-museum and with interactive learning opportunities. Bud is an interactive experience that encourages visitors to create their personal remembrance journey through exploring the exhibits. It is helping us keep remembrance relevant all year round. About the opportunity: As a Bud Heritage Volunteer, you will support the delivery of the Bud project when Bud is in your area. This could see you supporting in one of the key tasks below:  Welcome members of the public and groups (schools, girl guides, brownies, cubs, cadets etc.) visiting Bud on their arrival  To deliver activities both indoor and outdoor as planned by the Bud team  To assist with evaluation of Bud by encouraging feedback and collecting data  To be flexible in the performance of the post and undertake duties requested by the Bud team  Support the staff team in set up and take down at visits and events. Support staff in the delivery of activities with schools, groups and public visitors Benefits for you:  Having access to appropriate training for the role  You will have the opportunity to meet a wide range of new people  Building on your existing skills and developing new ones  Being part of a friendly, committed team  Attending local events • The process is that they go onto the bud website www.poppybud.org.uk and fill in the small registering an interest form, from there, there will be an informal chat and then full application will be sent with references, once references are received and e-learning completed then they can volunteer. What’s next? For further information or to express your interest in this opportunity, please get in touch: Online – www.poppybud.org.uk/volunteer Email – volunteer@poppybud.org.uk Phone – Sandra Comrie – 0141 773 6221

We are looking for individuals to volunteer at our events throughout Scotland. Our volunteers play a vital role in making events a massive success and there are lots of opportunities to get involved. We need volunteers to: • Help with the pre planning and organising of our events • On the day event set up (Greeting Guests, Registration, Raffles) • Promoting Events in the area • Be part of the cheer team at running and sports events You will: • Make a difference to those living with a hearing loss in Scotland • Get events management experience and add to your CV • Develop your leadership, communication and fundraising skills You can give up as much or as little of your time as you wish. Our events take place throughout the year, at various times of the day and we will always give you lots of notice

Our events volunteers gain experience in events management, environmental education and public engagement. Jupiter's events tend to be around 2 hours long and will focus on a theme such as 'brilliant butterflies', 'captivating creepy crawlies' or 'phenomenal pond-life'! Most events are targeted at children but we do run events for adults as well. Our events run most weeks through the year but there is no need to commit to every event. Please get in touch if you would like to get involved!

The Friends of Kinneil are a friendly, dedicated and award winning group who are passionate about the historic and natural heritage at Kinneil and the surrounding area. We need a wide range of volunteer skills to continue and support our work to develop and promote Kinneil House, museum, estate, foreshore and nature reserve in Bo'ness. If you are interested in the fascinating history of the local area, in meeting people and organising events or in natural history and conservation then this charity is for you!

Aberdeen Climate Action is an organisation run by volunteers passionate about raising awareness of climate change, its causes and encouraging positive action to reduce carbon emissions and create a sustainable lifestyle. We are looking for others to join our organisation and help us with our valuable work in the North East. We organise Climate Week, North East, which is a week of events put on by a collaboration of organisations throughout the city and shire. We need help organising this and our regular climate conversation café’s, and one off events, talks etc. We need people with all sorts of different talents – the most important aspect is the fact that you are willing to muck in and ‘do’. Good support is provided to all new volunteers e.g.: volunteers will have a mentor, who will be on hand to give support, advice and assistance, as needed. If you’re interested just come along to our meetings and you can meet us all and see for yourself. A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference. For more details please contact: Alison Stuart (Director and Chair) email: alison@aberdeenclimateaction.org / Tel: 07779279583

To help deliver our current waste projects, Zero Waste Leith and Waste Free Edinburgh. Typical activities we might ask our volunteers to carry out, usually alongside a member of staff, include: Hosting a stall / attending a community event; Delivering or supporting the delivery of a talk or workshop to a community group; Interviewing people about waste and recycling habits on their doorstep or in public places; Office administration tasks; Developing resources, monitoring and recording the number of bins presented on recycling days.

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the scuttling of the German Fleet Stromness Museum is running a conference to explore the Orkney perspective of the scuttling, from the salvage industry to marine life on the wrecks and looking at management of the wrecks as part of our heritage. There are volunteering opportunities in several areas and they can take several volunteers each day: • CONFERENCE PREP VOLUNTEERS (before the event Thurs 17 Oct daytime) Assisting with name badges, conference packs, setting out the room. • TECH VOLUNTEERS (Thurs 17, Fri 18, Sat 19 Oct) Assisting with technical aspects of the conference - recording speakers, learning about AV presentations, setting up and taking down tech. Roving microphone. • GENERAL EVENT/HOSPITALITY VOLUNTEERS (Thurs 17, Fri 18, Sat 19 Oct) Welcoming delegates, assisting with keeping all the delegates happy and smiling, assisting with deliveries of coffees and teas etc. Assisting with anything that crops up! There will be an induction given prior to the conference to acquaint people with the venue and to go over the various tasks. The link person will be Rebecca Marr who will be present throughout the conference and available for any volunteer support. The team are friendly and supportive. There is more information about the conference here:

Beloved Rabbits are entering a new phase of ambitious development that seeks to improve the charity’s financial strength as we work towards a three-year plan that will culminate in the opening of a new purpose designed rabbit welfare services centre. To support the organisation’s operational vision, a Fundraising Strategy is being developed to underpin the funding necessary to achieve these goals. The Supporter Engagement Manager is one of four critical roles identified within the Fundraising Strategy necessary to meet the fundraising objectives. The role forms part of the charity’s two-tier management structure encompassing four charity trustees and 10 Management Team members. There is also a wider team of dedicated volunteers in excess of 80 individuals, which we anticipate growing in number as we expand our activities further. The Supporter Engagement Manager would focus on creating a culture of engagement with the overall supporter base. This role recognises a need to address the gap left from more traditional fundraising techniques, engaging individuals who wish to support the charity’s activities but are unwilling or unable to take part in fundraising activities in a traditional sense. The Supporter Engagement Manager will build relationships with various groups of supporters to encourage them to feel involved and emotive about the charity’s activities and needs, encouraging aspects such as regular giving, payroll giving, word-of-mouth awareness, legacy giving, etc. Ultimately the Supporter Engagement Manager will encourage the “Fundraising Conversation”, backing our supporters and volunteers with the information and resources they need to keep a steady flow of cash coming into the organisation. It is anticipated that, with the support of the Board of Trustees and Management Team, the Supporter Engagement Manager would recruit dedicated and casual volunteers to assist with the delivery of their activities.

The Devil's Porridge Museum is a 5 star visitor attraction in Eastriggs, Dumfries and Galloway. We are a volunteer led and volunteer run organisation and offer the following volunteering positions: Front of House: work on the reception desk, meet the public, assist in the cafe and with teas and coffees and in the shop. Collections care: work with the objects behind the scenes in the museum. Label and identify objects. Add them to our digital catalogue. Photograph the objects for our records. Education: assist with many of our youth based projects by supporting workshops such as Art and Craft or Let's Bake. Other opportunities: we would welcome volunteers to assist in the cafe and in our Dig for Victory garden.