Elgin Museum is situated at the far east end of Elgin High Street. It is Scotland’s oldest continuously independent museum and run entirely by volunteers. Would you be interested in joining us, at least initially for front of house duties? This very rewarding work includes welcoming visitors, explaining any mitigation measures regarding Covid and helping visitor's orientate themselves to the museum, so they can make the most of their visit! A working knowledge of the displays, or a willingness to learn and ability to explain to visitors how and where to access information, are essential. Looking at the displays and their interpretation is the best way to familiarise yourself – and to ask questions of more seasoned volunteers on duty with you. The ability to serve in the shop, including the use of a (very simple) card reader and to communicate with the front desk via walkie talkie are required. Training will be given in all the above skills with an induction to the Museum’s workings. Volunteers will need to be comfortable and able to work independently after being given initial training. If you feel this volunteering role is for you, please email: curator@elginmuseum.org.uk Preferably attach an application form from the Museum’s web site: https://elginmuseum.org.uk/l/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Elgin-Museum-Volunteer-Application-Form-and-Agreement-pdf-188KB.pdf The Museum’s Volunteer Mentor will then get in touch with you.

Dunbeath is developing community projects within the Centre linked to heritage, education and archives. and the wider community. They are working in partnership with other groups to deliver projects. The groups are looking for Volunteers to help the development worker. If you want to meet people, develop skills and support this fragile community, get in touch to discuss further

Do you know a thing or two about websites or I.T. and could you share some of your expertise, for a short time to help Moray Fresh Start? This is a one off opportunity to help them upgrade their tech -- website, email, donating, social media -- all four are in place but they believe they could be much more effective! This is a chance to review current systems, review opportunities present changes to the committee and then importantly set up or help us to set up the agreed changes. Training of a small group of two to four computer confident volunteers would be most welcomed too! The opportunity could be one off project or could continue from time to time if the volunteer wished. This a small local charity dedicated to offering practical support to homeless people securing a tenancy and making a fresh start in life! Your expertise and skill would be very much appreciated for whatever time and advice you could give.

We are Citizens of Cyber, our mission is to bring together cyber-specialists and connect individuals and professional bodies, to support and assist in cyber-education and the development of safer online practices, aimed at people of all ages and knowledge levels. We wish to use our professional network to keep up to date with the activities of hackers and online scammers and produce resources for use by schools, groups, and individuals, whether online, offline, or through face-to-face sessions. We want cyber-users to know how to protect themselves and others online, whilst being confident and making the best of their online interactions, and still remain within the confines of the law while doing so. In addition, we aim to ensure that support is available for anyone affected by negative interactions online and to help anyone who finds themselves in cyber-related difficulties. Our volunteers are at the heart of what we do and it is important for us to ensure we provide the best working environment possible. Volunteers work remotely during hours they set, our team focuses on ensuring clear deliverables are identified and agreed to allow volunteers to manage their own time. Meetings with the whole team will be held regularly to make sure everyone knows each other and work together. Duties and Responsibilities would be, and not restricted to: • Create and/or amend online and offline Citizens of Cyber resources; • Contribute to online course development; • Co-ordinate the review and development of resources, guidelines and materials; • Participate in various team projects and panels; • Record and report on outcomes of courses with enhanced learning content; • Prepare content for distributions across channels (i.e., website, social media, physical leaflets/materials). The resources might include social media visuals, brochures, banners, posters, leaflets, presentations, infographics and other assets; • Study design briefs and determine requirements; • Prepare rough drafts and present ideas; • Amend content after feedback; • Collaborate with the Marketing Officer, Social Media Officer, Designer, Web Master and other involved parties for the best possible outcome; and • Work closely with Marketing Officer and Social Media Officer to improve content.

Wick Heritage Society is a very popular facility promoting the heritage of Wick. It is run by dedicated volunteers and welcomes new members to help support this wonderful local facility. Can you offer a couple of hours a week to Meet & Greet the public and help with customer service to tourists and members of the public. Volunteers particularly needed on Saturdays

To preserve local history for the future, volunteers required to either interview people about their stories or to come forward to talk about being part of the Town in the past, In relation to Wick and surrounding area. Volunteers willing to interview individuals and edit the recording in a timely manner for uploading onto the Wick Voices page.

Can you spare a few hours per month? Would you like to support people in your community who have been affected by cancer? ANGUSalive are working in partnership with Macmillan to develop information and support services for anyone affected by cancer in Angus based in Arbroath, Brechin, Carnoustie, Forfar, Kirriemuir, Monifieth and/or Montrose libraries. Options for Volunteer Involvement- · Advertising and Signposting our service locally · Stock checking booklets and ordering regularly · Face-to-Face support for people in Angus, giving written information and signposting to other support services What will you get out of it? · Training in listening and supporting others (Macmillan/Queen Margaret University accredited training course) · Opportunity to support people in your community · Opportunity to attend certain training courses run by Angus Council, NHS Tayside and Macmillan Cancer Support · Other wider Macmillan volunteering roles if interested How much time should I give? This is flexible from a couple of hours a week to a couple of hours a month as suits the individual. Interested? For further information please press the 'I want to volunteer' button or contact us direct on MacmillanInfoSupport@angusalive.scot or 01307 492465.

Friendly volunteers to assist tourists in this small museum.This is a rural location so transport would be an advantage. Friendly outgoing with good communication skills required