Scottish Communities Climate Action Network (SCCAN)’s purpose is to inspire and promote, connect and support community-led action in Scotland to address the Climate Emergency. Please see our website: https://www.scottishcommunitiescan.org.uk/ Would you like to help take climate action to the next level? We have a new volunteer role available with our Events working groups! You would be helping once a week with the following: -Events organizing and facilitating -Taking part in regular events working group meetings -Contacting potential speakers and facilitators -Promoting events by writing blog posts and promoting on social media. -Compile a report on the event. As a volunteer led organisation, our capacity to offer thorough training on events coordination is limited so we would expect you to have some experience or to be adaptable. There will be some initial training on the way SCCAN operates. The start date is flexible to suit your availability. Our events and meetings are currently done online through zoom. Commitment could range from once / week to twice a month. If interested, please drop us an email at info@scottishcommunitiescan.org.uk

Aberdeen Citizens Advice Bureau is an independent Charity that provides individuals with impartial, confidential, free advice on a range of issues including benefits, debt, employment and consumer issues as well as influencing social policy locally and nationally. We are seeking volunteer fundraisers to assist our team of staff and volunteers in securing the future of this valuable work. We are looking for people who have the skills and experience to help research and write funding bids to grant-making bodies. We can offer the experience of working with a nationally-affiliated charity that addresses a wide range of social issues. You will have the companionship and support of an interesting and highly-motivated team of staff and volunteers. Hours are flexible, depending on funding deadlines; but volunteers are asked to be available for one day or two half days a week. For further details please contact Kate Dean, Deputy Manager at E Mail: Kate.Dean@aberdeencab.casonline.org.uk or tel.: 01224 569759.

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: *Procurement Volunteer(s) We would like a volunteer to undertake a scoping exercise and participate in the costing analysis of procuring and refurbishing a vehicle. This is an ambitious project and the person(s) involved; will receive a full induction, have the opportunity to work with a friendly and professional team in a supportive environment, and work on a key project that can benefit a wide range of disadvantaged families. The project will expand the reach of our emergency provisions to support urban and rural communities across the North East of Scotland. *Policy and Procedures Volunteer(s) We are currently developing and affirming our policy and procedural structures to ensure everyone from our staff, volunteers and beneficiaries continue to remain safe, healthy and considered throughout our work with them. We would like a volunteer with HR experience to work with us to review and develop our policies, and review our staff salary scales and structures. This is a rewarding opportunity to develop a key need in an organisation that is central to food security in the North of Scotland. *Health and Safety Volunteer(s) As with all work sites that host heavy machinery, large pallets and lots of food, CFINE is a dynamic space where every day is a little different from the one before. Health, Safety and Wellbeing are central to our ethos and having an experienced volunteer who can advise, support and guide the management and staff teams on the implementation of the Health and Safety policies and other relevant legislation will be key to ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for our community. We would like someone who has experience in undertaking Health and Safety audits, and understands, or is willing to research, existing local/national policies and procedures surrounding food distribution. *Fundraising Committee Member(s) 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. We cannot do this critical work alone; only with the help of skilled volunteers can we continue to support our society’s most vulnerable communities and individuals during this time of crisis. 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

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

WaterAid enables the world's poorest people to gain access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene education. These basic human rights underpin health, education and livelihoods and form the first, essential step in overcoming poverty. We work with local partners who understand local issues and we provide them with skills and support. This empowers them and local communities to set up and manage practical and sustainable projects that meet communities real needs. We also campaign locally and internationally, to change policies and practice, and to ensure water and sanitation's vital role in reducing poverty is recognised. During the current COVID 19 pandemic and for the foreseeable future there will be no face-to-face WaterAid talks. Applicants will be asked to complete the Volunteer Speakers ONLINE training course and will stay at home and comply with COVID19 containment requirements until the crisis is over. However, during the crisis many schools are arranging activities for their students via Microsoft Teams, Skype and other applications to complement students’ home-schooling during COVID19. Our Speaker Network has made our PowerPoint presentations available for teachers to download. If applicants know how to use Microsoft Teams or Skype with slides and would like to deliver webinars to schools and organisations, they should let us know when they apply. Training and excellent support is provided to all volunteers. *People can express interest to volunteer at https://www.wateraid.org/uk/get-involved/volunteering/volunteer-as-a-wateraid-speaker after which they will be sent an application form to complete. *If you have any questions or for more details please email Speakers@wateraid.org .

Why we want you We are committed to supporting carers across Lanarkshire & volunteers are key partners in the success of our organisation and support all aspects of our work. Your contribution is key to supporting our services & the donation of your time, skills and experience is of invaluable benefit to us and the carers we support. We are looking for friendly individuals with a pleasant personality to assist our fundraising team. When we want you We are seeking support to our fundraising team, hours will be flexible on an ad-hoc basis depending on events or activities. Involvement with the bi-monthly fundraising meeting approx. 2 hrs Locations: Varied across North & South Lanarkshire The skills we need Professional & friendly attitude Enthusiastic and passionate about support for unpaid carers Ability to work as part of a team Flexible Good communication skills Good organisational skills Experience in retail (optional) What you will be doing (you are not required to do all tasks) Bucket collections at events/supermarkets/shopping centres Securing donations for raffles Assist in the planning & promotion of events Assisting with raffles at events Sourcing and promoting items for sale in our centre shops Stock control of shop items What's in it for you Full training and support The opportunity to build & develop skills The opportunity to meet new people Valuable work experience to add onto your cv Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses Make a real difference to the lives of carers

To help with fundraising events throughout the year including collections outside public events.

The sooner these donations are made available for the benefit of blind and partially sighted people the more efficient we can be in the delivery of our services. Did you know that £700,000 was raised from loose change last year? It costs £1 to produce a Braille, large print or audio catalogue to tell blind and partially sighted people about the latest products to make life easier, and £15 to pay for an in depth benefits check to ensure that blind or partially sighted people are receiving the help they are entitled to. The money you raise can help us provide these vital services.

The State Hospital is one of four high secure psychiatric hospitals in the UK. located in South Lanarkshire. the principal aim is to rehabilitate patients all of whom are detained in the hospital under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act (2003). The State Hospital is keen to identify opportunities to enhance service deliver; taking advantage of opportunities available via external funding where appropriate and given the current financial constraints, the hospital is experiencing significant financial challenges in relation to enhancing patients' experiences. As a volunteer you will help provide support to access and secure additional funding through grants, bursaries, charitable donations etc. and help engage with patients, carers, staff and other volunteers, supported by the Involvement and Equality Team. Additionally, volunteers will be asked to contribute to reports and on occasion, attend a number of internal meetings including the Involvement and Equality Steering Group, Support Healthy Choices Implementation Group, and Patient Partnership Group. Volunteers may also be asked to contribute to presentations and attend external events which promote and share best practices. The hospital works collaboratively with Forensic Network partners and other supporting organisations e.g. Health Improvement Scotland, Scottish Health Council and Volunteer Scotland.

Guide Dogs are looking for a Fundraiser to assist the local fundraising team in promoting and taking part in a variety of activities to raise money for Guide Dogs. In this role you will have the chance to take part in activities such as street collections on ‘flag’ days, helping on stalls at local events to fundraiser and keeping track of what we sell (including the cuddly toys), taking collection boxes to local businesses and counting donations.