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BECYCLE Workshop SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation – charity number: SC053291) is a small, wholly volunteer operated and donations based community bike workshop that provides a free place to access practical help, education, learning and advice for maintaining and repairing bikes. The workshop also provides free bikes to children (u18) and loans out bikes to anyone, with a fully returnable deposit system. It is currently open twice a week (8 hours), every week of the year, no matter the weather.
Every person that volunteers at the workshop becomes a bike mechanic first and foremost - no matter how much experience you have just now with bikes or tools. You’ll learn quickly and surprise yourself with the amount you can take onboard - and you’ll be well supported by volunteers with decades of experience at fixing bikes and helping people. Don’t worry though about being the odd one out, none of us get paid and never will.
In addition further roles we are looking for specialists in are;
- Accountant
- Fundraising
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Manager
- Videographer
On top of the two in-person sessions (Monday and Wednesday 4-8pm), most volunteers offer their time and expertise in a variety of areas that keep the workshop ticking over, or assist specific functions that align with their background and experience such as driving, photography or social media.
We are formed of a group of dozens of volunteers from various backgrounds, ages, life experiences and nationalities. Our greatest strength is the trust we have in each other and encouraging the individual talents of each volunteer, that help make the workshop what it is today. If this sounds like something you would be interested in, pop down to our workshop at 21-23 High Street, Aberdeen, AB24 3EB between 4-8pm any Monday or Wednesday for a chat.
Volunteers have also used their time and work at BECYCLE to leverage themselves into new careers, university courses and support job applications.
Expect lots of social events, casual group rides, BBQ’s, bonfires, days at the beach, eating together, nights out, meeting lots of new people and getting dangerously addicted to bikes….
For more information please contact Scott Goodall, BECYCLE Workshop Trustee at email: becycleworkshop@gmail.com or telephone: 07743731990.
Supporting a local charity board in the role of Treasurer. Developing the strategy of the Charity and defining the path for sustainability and development of the organisation along with the Board, Trust manager, and the Staff Leadership Team. Within this, the Treasurer particularly considers financial evidence and analysis. Supporting the Finance officer with the annual budgeting process and in reviewing management accounts presented to the boards bi-monthly meetings.
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? Somebody Cares Scotland is offering a fantastic chance to join their Board of Trustees in a very exciting phase of their development. Being a trustee at Somebody Cares is fantastic opportunity to give back to your community by working with a charity that helps those in need. We are proud of the work we’ve done in Aberdeen and the shire over the last 20 years, and we look forward to widening our support services even more.
Established in 2002, Somebody Cares Scotland is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) dedicated to enhancing the welfare of those in need in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. We accept large donations of furniture, household items, clothes, and food. Working with local social welfare teams, we provide free home furnishings to those in need. Our two retail outlets offer high-quality goods including furniture, children's toys, and clothing for purchase. The proceeds from sales help cover the charity's operating costs. In 2023, we furnished 813 homes and provided 176,566 meals.
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Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? Somebody Cares Scotland is offering a fantastic chance to join their Board of Trustees in a very exciting phase of their development. The successful Trustees will ideally have experience in one or more of the following areas:
- PR and Marketing
- HR
- Finance
- Legal
Being a trustee at Somebody Cares is fantastic opportunity to give back to your community by working with a charity that helps those in need. We are proud of the work we’ve done in Aberdeen and the shire over the last 20 years, and we look forward to widening our support services even more.
This unpaid role entails an average time commitment of two days per month, with flexibility for increased involvement during busier periods. The role requires liaising with the wider Somebody Cares team and attending quarterly Board meetings in Aberdeen (this can be attended virtually too).
A fantastic opportunity to be involved in a successful. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. For more information please email: email: hr@somebodycaresscotland.org or telephone: 01224 460700.
The OpenSpace Trust is a charity (SC036920) and registered not-for-profit company (SC292077). It owns the former East Kirk of St Nicholas, including the under croft (known as St Mary’s Chapel) parts of which date back to at least the 11th century. The purpose is to convert the interior to create spaces which will enhance that part of the city centre and make a ‘must visit’ venue for residents and visitors alike. To date we have undertaken a major archaeological dig, carried out extensive external fabric work and will shortly be completing the restoration of St Mary’s Chapel, the latter including creation of disabled access.
The Trust is governed by a Board elected by members, which meets at least quarterly in Aberdeen and operates through a series of sub-committees, mostly using on-line facilities. All those involved are volunteers.
The next stage of our work will involve creating a 4-storey building within the shell of the former East Kirk. It will have a total area of more than 1600m2 with a focus on heritage of the building and of the city. In addition, there will be a cafe and a large, flexible meeting space with the possibility of some smaller meeting rooms. To achieve all this, we need to develop a very clear description of what it will be used for and to raise the necessary funding (estimated at £7+ million). The current OST board has a variety of skills and experience however, the Board is of the opinion that additional expertise in fundraising, feasibility studies, networking and project management would be advantageous.
There is no particular requirement for these skills to be in one person, we are looking for the skills no matter how many people. It is also possible that a greater level of involvement in the work of Trust would be possible. Do you have any of these skills to help achieve this and which you would be willing to volunteer, or perhaps you are person approaching retirement and looking for an opportunity to give back to society.
For more information please contact Arthur Winfield, Project Leader and Trustee at email: arthurjwinfield@yahoo.com or telephone: 01224 314286.
More information about the OpenSpace Trust is also available at: http://www.openspacetrust.org.uk/
Are you passionate about preserving a piece of Aberdeen's history while shaping its future? Bon Accord Baths is looking for dedicated individuals to join our board of trustees.
As a trustee, you'll play a key role in revitalising this iconic building, driving the project forward, ensuring its legacy for generations to come.
If you have expertise in governance, finance, operations or a deep love for heritage, we'd love to hear from you.
A fantastic opportunity to be part of an exciting project to shape the future of the beloved Bon Accord Baths. All help is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact Ross McKirdy , Trustee at email: ross@bonaccordbaths.org.uk
Citymoves Dance Agency SCIO is a regional dance charity based in Aberdeen, in the North East of Scotland. Our charitable purpose is to lead positive impacts through dance. The organisation was established as an independent Scottish charity in 2015.
We’re committed to making continued improvements to how we work, across all parts of the organisation. We strive to remove barriers so that people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds can experience the benefits of a life enriched by dance. We welcome a diversity of perspectives in the work that we support, the classes we teach, the talent we nurture, and the people we recruit. We believe this makes us an organisation that is stronger and more meaningful to the communities we serve.
The next period will see us deepening our commitment to artists, audiences, and participants across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, and thinking about how we best serve our communities.
*About the role:
Citymoves’ trustees are responsible for the governance and strategy of the charity. We welcome applications at any time, from individuals with a variety of skills.
Experience in any one or more of the below areas would be particularly welcome at this time:
· Head of Finance Committee with Finance Experience
· Human Resources Skills and Experience
We welcome both new and experienced trustees from across the UK. We are interested in people who are enthusiastic about learning, and who would like to contribute to the development of dance in the North East of Scotland.
*Time commitment:
Trustees are expected to attend the Quarterly Finance Meeting and 2 weeks later followed by the Quarterly Board Meetings and one strategic away-day per year.
The Head of the Finance Committee will also attend an annual close out meeting to enable the final approval of annual accounts.
This is a voluntary, 2 to 3 year appointment, with reasonable travel expenses covered. We also have a learning budget and are committed to supporting the development of our Trustees.
A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference. All Board Members/Trustees are greatly appreciated.
For more information please contact: Hayley Durward, CEO at email citymoves@citymoves.org.uk or telephone 01224 984159.
We are a small local charity run by volunteers for the people of Grampian who have been affected by an acquired brain injury. We are looking for someone to take the role of treasurer within our organisation. Your role will include the day to day payment of expenses, applying for funding and some general book keeping. This role is not onerous as we have no staff and our overheads are minimal. You will have had previous experience of working or volunteering in book keeping / finance and will have a knowledge of legal requirements. As we are a small committee we all work together and have a lot of fun.
All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Karen Stewart, Interim Convenor at email: karen.stewart40@googlemail.com or telephone: 07922559790.
Volunteers we need you, with you inspiration and motivation to serve as a board member on the Management Board of HALLA (Harlaw Area Lifelong Learning Association).
We are a Board of people who run daytime and evening classes at Kaimhill Learning Centre.
We have a FB page ( @HALLACommunity) where you can see some of our activities and tutored classes.
We meet once a month to discuss new opportunities and management issues, to find new ways of how-to bring people of all ages in the local community into the centre.
We have several weekly, social, informal learning groups where Board members can get to know each other and form a friendly working relationship.
A volunteer should be passionate, enthusiastic and have a keen interest in community matters.
A volunteer does not necessarily require specific skills since we all support each other to develop new skills but if you have specific ones, it would be good to introduce them to the rest of the Board so we can use them to benefit the local community.
The Board would appreciate people with knowledge of IT and office procedures but enthusiasm and interest in the community are equally important.
This is an amazing opportunity to discover your “hidden talents” !!!
You are very welcome to attend a committee meeting and see if this is for you.
WE ARE WAITING TO WELCOME YOU TO OUR FRIENDY AND DIVERSE HALLA BOARD !!!!!
A fantastic opportunity to help and make a difference for the community. All assistance is greatly appreciated.
For further details please contact Giuseppina Caligiuri, HALLA Vice Chair at email Hallaassociation@gmail.com or telephone: 01224 498 164 / 07511377364.
Grampian 50+ Network is a registered Scottish Charity for Older People's Walking Groups which operates across Grampian. With 44 groups in membership and almost 1000 members from Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire & Moray, the Network offers training, events and produces a regular newsletter.
We now require a Treasurer to work with the committee and deal with a range of duties. The volunteering involved is not an every day duty, more to suit our events that we run several times each year along with paying accounts, volunteer expenses etc. The treasurer will be a trustee and attend Committee Meetings approx 6 times each year as well as attending our events.
A fantastic opportunity to help. All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated.
For more details please contact Marjory D’Arcy, Chair, Grampian 50+ Network at email m.c.darcy@talk21.com or tel: 07989 063989.
We are a local charity in Aberdeen (Registered Charity SC049024). We raise vital funds for Orchard Brae school which is a school for children with multiple and complex additional support needs. More information is available at https://orchardbrae.aberdeen.sch.uk/parents/friends-of-orchard-brae/ and www.facebook.com/friendsoforchardbrae
We are seeking a treasurer, a valuable part of the committee which is made up purely of volunteers. This is a great opportunity to enhance the education of children with disabilities. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated.
For more information please contact Lisa Simons (Chairperson) at email friendsoforchardbrae@mail.com or telephone 07708801886.