Sported supports over 3,000 amazing community groups that use the power of sport to transform the lives of disadvantaged young people. We support sporting groups in and around Aberdeen City. Our volunteers are carefully matched with a Sported member clubs within their locality, who they then support on a one-to-one basis to help them with the business side of their affairs. We support groups who are utilising sport to bring about real social difference throughout the UK so you’ll be paired with a group that are doing really inspiring work. These groups are doing incredible work but require some guidance around the business side of their organisation in order to survive and thrive. If you’ve got over 5 years in a range of business areas including the following then we’d love to hear from you: *Fundraising *Marketing *Business Planning *Impact & Evaluation *Governance *Finance *Strategic Planning This is a great opportunity to make a lasting impact on a community group in your area. If you enjoy working with people and have a desire to make a difference then please does get in touch. Good support is provided to all volunteers. Sported volunteers are given full induction training prior to starting volunteering and will be supported by a Volunteer Services team to assist them in their role. For more details please contact Mark Bingley, Volunteer Services Projects Lead at EMail: volunteer@sported.org.uk or tel.: 020 3848 4670.

This recently established charity, is looking for a volunteer willing to work a few hours each week as treasurer. As Treasurer, you would need to become a Board Member of this registered Scottish charity. You will need to handle membership payments, as well as the day to day operational costs, with the support of the other Board members. It is anticipated that in the future the charity may apply for grants and so the treasurer should be able to assist with this. The charity is based in Woodside Walled Garden, Ancrum, Jedburgh. This is a voluntary position, with expenses being paid out on request.

Volunteering with us is easy, fun and flexible – how much time you give is completely up to you. Whether you help out once a fortnight, month or a few hours every quarter, there’s a role you can play. We are looking for business advisors and assistants to help ensure the smooth running of our 14 amazing Scout groups across the Scottish Borders. Do you have leadership skills, are you a good communicator or perhaps you are handy with IT? We’re looking for a variety of team players who can help with everything from providing direction and chairing meetings to minute taking, record keeping and the completion of financial reports. Your contribution, no matter how large or small, could help your local Scout group offer even more incredible opportunities. No Scouting experience is required as full training is given. You’ll learn lots of new skills as well as sharing many of your own. Teamwork is at the heart of everything we do, and by facing new experiences as part of a team you’ll make friends for life. Whatever your background, you’ll be made to feel welcome and supported in Scouts. Contact us now and do something amazing. Find out how your skills and interests could make a valuable difference to young people’s lives as a volunteer with Scottish Borders Scouts.

The East Neuk Frail Elderly Project are seeking to recruit a Treasurer to be part of the Management Committee, to report to the Management Committee of the finances of the project and to oversee the co-ordination of all financial transactions on behalf of the project.

The OIBI (Oxford Institute of British Islam), Scottish Office, Aberdeen have exciting volunteer opportunities for people to assist with the following 1. Admin assistance. 2. Accounts Assistance. 3. PR/Publishing Assistance. Duties include helping with aspects such as general admin and office duties. Data Entry Training on software systems. Accounts payable/receivable. Telephone answering. This also includes any other duties appropriate to your skills and experience which may be identified. To provide administrative support to the Director and office. Training and support is provided. This is a great opportunity to help and develop key skills and experience at the same time. All assistance is greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Paigham Mustafa, Director / Founding Trustee at E Mail: xeitre@hotmail.co.uk or Tel.: 01224 635616 *(shared office number with Bergen).

They are a charitable collaborative project to re-establish a Scottish flour and bread supply that is healthy, equitable, locally controlled and sustainable . They aim to build capacity and support for communities through promoting strong local economies and developing the infrastructure for more nutritious and digestible bread.Their work grows out of more than forty years of pioneering baking and campaigning by Andrew Whitley (author of Bread Matters) The society is overseen by a Board of Directors with wide experience. If you have a few hours each month to volunteer, if you are someone with a background in accounting or experience in financial oversight (in particular with Community Benefit Societies and/or charities) we would like to hear from you. The Treasurer will be responsible for timely payments of invoices via online banking, oversight of the accounts, preparing annual accounts, supporting annual return to OSCR, reporting to HMRC on payment of interests, dividends, reporting on financial matters to members. If you are interested in this role, please send a short statement explaining your relevant experience and reasons for wanting to join the Board along with your CV to info@scotlandthebread.org

This recently established charity, is looking for a volunteer willing to work a few hours each week as treasurer. As Treasurer, you would need to become a Board Member of this registered Scottish charity. You will need to handle membership payments, as well as the day to day operational costs, with the support of the other Board members. It is anticipated that in the future the charity may apply for grants and so the treasurer should be able to assist with this. The charity is based in Woodside Walled Garden, Ancrum, Jedburgh. This is a voluntary position, with expenses being paid out on request.

Board contribution involves strategic planning and decision making, attending approximately 6 evening meetings per year and helping deliver action points outside of this time. As Treasurer, working alongside the nursery manager and staff, responsibilities will include setting annual budgets and salaries; monitoring council funding allocations; communicating with the Pension Regulator on behalf of the organisation; annual filings with accountant, and monitoring the organisation bank accounts.

Age Concern Glenrothes (ACG) seek an enthusiastic person with a financial background to oversee the organisation’s finances and to share responsibility with our other Board members for ensuring ACG is run effectively and efficiently. ACG provides services for older people in the Glenrothes area that enhance their quality of life by encouraging interaction, mental & physical activity and companionship. Your experience and expertise will contribute to providing the services needed to meet this aim. This opportunity allows you to further develop your skills and gives you a very real feeling of actively helping vulnerable people. By joining their Board of Directors as Treasurer you will be responsible for producing financial reports for funders, producing a realistic budget, advising and guiding the Board on the financial implications of the charity’s strategy, and understanding the accounting procedures and key internal controls to be able to assure the Board of the organisation’s financial integrity.

The Frisson Foundation are looking for enthusiastic individuals who would like to be part of a team aiming to develop one of Scotland's most innovative and fastest-growing young people's music initiatives. Joining their board of trustees is a rewarding and exciting opportunity to make a difference for children and young people as well as to develop knowledge and experience in strategic management, leadership and governance. Since their inception in May 2015 the Foundation has grown 40% year on year, and this coming year they will be working with over 200 primary schools & 6000 children, making them one of the largest music initiatives in Scotland. Over 25,000 people are expected to attend their 40+ events in 2020, and over the period of 2020-2022 they expect further expansion and development to include new challenged for early primary years and high schools, making the years ahead the busiest yet. They are interested in hearing from individuals who share the vision of the Co-Founders in removing barriers, financial or otherwise, in order to widen opportunity for children and young people, using music as a vehicle to improve learning outcomes, health & wellbeing, and engagement across school communities.