*Could you help us keep Aberdeen active?* This could be your opportunity to join us in taking what may be your first steps as a Non-Executive Director in the not-for-profit sector. Awaiting you is: •a chance to make a real impact at one of Aberdeen’s most respected multi award winning charities •an opportunity to give something back to your city as it recovers from the pandemic •the prospect of using your experience, skills, expertise and personality to influence our people and our future Sport Aberdeen is a private limited company (Company Registration No 350981) and a registered charity with the Scottish Charity Register (Registered Charity No. SC040973). We deliver dynamic and innovative services across the city from a network of specialist venues, complemented by a range of cutting-edge sport, physical activity and health-related programmes within community settings. You will be amazed at what we do and how far we reach in creating opportunities, inspiring people and changing lives through sport and physical activity. Our volunteer Trustee Directors don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless -but because they are priceless! As a Trustee Director, you will play an important part in governing the company, working with like-minded people who have a passion and are fully committed to this leadership role. You will serve on our board and its various committees, all of which drive and oversee what we do. There will also be time for some fun as we are an organisation with a personality, so you will need a sense of humour. For further details/to register your interest please contact Tess Murphy, PA to Board and Managing Director, Sport Aberdeen at E Mail: Thmurphy@sportaberdeen.co.uk or tel.: 01224 507726. *( Closing date to apply is Friday 19th November 2021).

We are Guide Dogs and we’re here to help people with sight loss live the life they choose. Our ambition is a future where every person with sight loss has the confidence and support they need to live their lives to the full. We don’t just provide life-changing guide dogs, we also provide advice, skills, emotional and practical support for people and families living with sight loss to help them live actively, independently and well. What does the role involve? The role of the group coordinator is to be the key contact for the volunteers in their fundraising group and to coordinate them to plan fundraising events and activities. As part of this you’ll attend events that you organise with the group and ensure that fundraising policies and procedures are followed at your events. You’ll also play a key role in building relationships with local businesses and groups, like schools, Brownies, Guides and Scouts groups and community groups, to encourage them to host their own events in support of Guide Dogs and make them aware of things like our Name a Puppy scheme. This role would be great if you have good communication and organisation skills, enjoy meeting new people and getting out and about in your local area. Key responsibilities- • Organising and attending fundraising activities and events • Building relationships with local networks, socials groups, schools and businesses to encourage them to host their own event in support of Guide Dogs • Working as part of Guide Dogs’ fundraising team with staff and volunteers • Making sure your fundraising policies and procedures are followed. • Ensuring income raised from events is banked in a timely manner. • Ensuring that any information provided by Guide Dogs is cascaded to relevant supporters or volunteers.

Be the key contact for fundraising in your local community to raise money from a variety of activities such as collections, social events and Tea Parties. • Organising and attending events such as the Great Guide Dogs Tea Party, Pub Quizzes and collections in your local area • Encouraging local businesses, schools and groups to name their own guide dog puppy • Building relationships with local networks, socials groups, schools and businesses to encourage them to host their own event in support of Guide Dogs • Working as part of Guide Dogs’ fundraising team with staff and volunteers • Liaising with Community Fundraiser informing them of events in your area • Making sure your fundraising policies and procedures are followed. • Ensuring income raised from events is banked in a timely manner. • Ensuring that any information provided by Guide Dogs is cascaded to relevant supporters or volunteers.

Mearns Kirk Helping Hands runs a variety of groups and activities to support health and wellbeing and reduce social isolation in the local community. One group that we run called "Blether and Brew" has a simple but powerful premise, to bring people together to have a chat over a cuppa and a biscuit. The group is well attended but to help the group develop and grow, we need a volunteer group leader to help support the sessions. The group leader would be there on the day to help with set up, manage the register and collect the donations. The group leader, with assistance from project staff, would also support volunteers in the group and look at ways the group could be promoted and developed

Mearns Kirk Helping Hands runs a variety of groups and activities to support health and wellbeing and reduce social isolation in the local community. One of our more recent groups is the Men's Breakfast Club. This group is designed to bring men who are looking for a bit of company, together for a chat and a tasty breakfast. A volunteer group leader is vital for the week to week running of the club, to help with set-up and clean down, take the registration and donations and be a point of contact for new members. With assistance from project staff, the group leader will also help promote and develop the club

Dunfermline based Talk Matters offers counselling/psychotherapy for up to 50 clients per week and placement opportunities for those training in the field. Talk Matters is seeking a volunteer trustee(s) to join its board. Trustees contribute to the realisation of Talk Matters’ goal of relieving people in need of psychological support by the provision of a financially accessible, professional counselling service. The board is fully responsible for the governance and fiscal probity of the charity. Ten monthly meetings are held with an annual general meeting in September. Presently, the board comprises eight trustees. The charity is held in high standing and trustees are fiercely protective of its reputation. The board are especially interested in recruiting a volunteer who has experience of HR/IT/Finance or Law. It is not necessary that you have work/volunteering experience within the psychological therapy sector.

Aonach Energy Services is the trading name of AMC (Aberdeen Multicultural Centre) Enterprises. We are setting up a home energy services company covering a wide range of home energy service upgrades. We need help to get the business up and running, selecting staff and getting quality management systems in place and supporting the team we take on to become self sufficient in running the business. Anyone with experience in any and all aspects of business start-up and running is sought. However, one skill especially sought is an electrician who may be retired or close to retirement who is still in certificates to act as mentor for an apprentice electrician A full business plan and CFF is available and assistance in refining this will be very helpful. For further details please contact Dave McGrath, Technical Advisor/Trustee Aberdeen Multicultural Centre at email djm@grampianenergy.com or tel.: 07768 230451.

*Your Credit Union needs you…...come and help shape the future of Grampian Credit Union!* We have vacancies for Non-Executive Directors, and members of our Supervisory Committee. Information about the available roles, responsibilities and essential skills required for both roles can be accessed on our website at https://www.grampiancreditunion.co.uk/content.asp?section=25&bgc=&sbgc= Volunteering with us in these roles is rewarding and offers the satisfaction of knowing you are helping our Credit Union to grow, develop, and maintain a successful organisation for the common good. Moreover, you will develop and or hone transferable skills. Want to know more about volunteering with us? Contact us via email - admin@grampiancreditunion.co.uk and we will be pleased to hear from you. Also, would you (a member of Grampian Credit Union) like to nominate someone that you think would be interested in our roles? Please contact us via email admin@grampiancreditunion.co.uk OR call us on 01224 561506. We look forward to hearing from you!

Aberdeen Multicultural Centre (AMC) is an outcome driven, user led charity, committed to making a positive impact on the lives of wider communities in Aberdeen. AMC encourages co-operation and integration amongst diverse community groups. AMC’s vibrant aims are to support communities from social, economic, welfare & environmental perspectives. AMC has run Climate Change projects for the last five years aimed at awareness raising and changing behaviours in relation to home energy efficiency, active travel, food waste, recycling and home gardening amongst diverse communities in Aberdeen. AMC has become cultural hub of communities in Aberdeen. AMC has been organising different cultural events such as International Mother Language Day, Aberdeen Mela- One World Day, Multicultural Burns Night etc. AMC also involved in different sports & physical activities such as Multicultural Football Festival, Multicultural Bike Rally, Wellbeing & Mindfulness Meditation Sessions, Relaxation & Chair base exercises for BAME older people etc. Post Covid-19 recovery stage we are looking to go back to our normal operations and activities. Planning ahead we need a grant proposal writing volunteer’s support to our team. A fantastic and exciting opportunity to assist in the continued successful development of Aberdeen Multicultural Centre and make a real difference for people and communities. All help is greatly appreciated. For further information please contact Ahashan Habib, Centre Manager at E Mail: a.habib@abmc.org.uk or tel. 01224 561992.

Grampian Yoga Association (GYA) has a vacancy for a Treasurer. The candidate should have an accounting qualification or good knowledge of accounting, and have some knowledge or an interest in Yoga. The responsibilities include: maintaining an excel spreadsheet record of all transactions; liaising with the Secretary on yoga events receipts and costs; preparing financial reports for GYA Committee meetings; preparing annual accounts on January 31; being familiar or be willing to learn Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) accounting requirements; liaise with GYA Independent Examiner (or auditor) to have the annual accounts verified for the Annual General Meeting (AGM); prepare financial reporting requirements for OSCR and importantly, participating in the GYA Committee meetings. GYA looks forward to welcoming a new voluntary Treasurer to the friendly committee. Please forward your details to: Chairperson Moira Donald at moira.chicometrics@gmail.com and a copy to retiring Treasurer Gordon Edward at gwedward@hotmail.com as soon as possible.