Be part of a something incredible. The Aberlour Scout Group needs volunteers and importantly, committee members. This is a real opportunity to change the lives of young people. Committee members meet about three times per year, but have an important role in making sure the Group is effectively run and that Leaders are supported. Committee members make sure the Scout Group has a good place to meet, has equipment -- they can assist with the recruitment of leaders, organising social events and help to make sure finances are in order. As Scouts, we are committed to preparing more young people with skills for life, supported by amazing leaders delivering an inspiring programme. Committee members are vital in making this positive impact in the lives of our young people and in our local communities.

We are a team of volunteers based in and around Aberdeen responsible for Pushing Out the Boat, North-East Scotland’s magazine of new writing and the visual arts. The Coordinator/Project Manager role involves project management of both team and the tasks needed to produce our regular magazine. You would be joining us along with our new editor in time to help manage an entire production cycle from the commitment to go ahead through to publication and launch of a new edition. You would assign and coordinate tasks with team members, compile a schedule of tasks critical to the agreed timetable, and ensure those tasks are completed timeously. We are a registered charity (Registered No. SC044919) and you would become a member of our managing committee. While an interest in the arts would be a bonus, experience in coordination and project management are more important to fulfil this role successfully. We are a friendly group and the work of the editor and coordinator/project manager is supported by a wider team at and between regular committee meetings. For more details please contact Roger White, PR Manager at email: pr@pushingouttheboat.co.uk or tel: 07925 822489. You can read more about us on our website at www.pushingouttheboat.co.uk

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.

● Co-ordinating and supporting cat care volunteers and fosterers ● Making sure Cats Protection’s quality of care is provided to all cats ● Observing policies, procedures, minimum veterinary and cat care standards ● Keeping up to date records of cats in care and helping match cats to new homes ● Record keeping via use of Catalog may be done by individuals other than the Welfare Team leader eg, Administration volunteer or individual fosterers

Grampian Women’s Aid Board of Trustees is responsible for setting the strategic direction, ensuring that the charity complies with all its legal and regulatory requirements and that the charity’s governance is of the highest possible standard. The diversity of the Board is currently reflected with representation from all sectors including voluntary management, legal, HR and equality and diversity professionals. We would like to increase our board membership to women from all sectors and professions. An interest in the Women’s Aid movement and a commitment to our ethos is essential. Women only need apply. This post is covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010). See website: www.grampianwomensaid.com and for more information please contact Alison Hay, Manager at E Mail: alison.hay@grampianwomensaid.com / Tel No: 01224 593381.

Collectively the Board overseas the strategic direction of COVEY, reviews progress and acts as a resource for the lead officer. The Board are responsible for the Governance of COVEY and as with everyone involved with COVEY, you will contribute to effective team working, aligning with our core values of passion, innovation, commitment, openness and respect. Join a Board who actually make things happen and have fun at their meetings! Have you strong people skills, the ability to network and connect with senior people in the voluntary, public or private sectors, leadership qualities and a strategic/entrepreneurial focus? You will ideally have connections in any health related field, business and management experience or an interest in funding and strategic developments. Your reward will be in using your skills and experience to contribute greatly to the well being of local young people and making a difference to their lives.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, experienced, and committed individual to join our Board of Trustees in the capacity of Treasurer. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to help us have an impact on reducing food-poverty and boosting shared prosperity through community garden initiatives within Aberdeen; helping both the community and environment. The role is a voluntary position and includes five face-to-face meetings per year and conference calls to approve our outreach programmes, budgets and policies. Outside of Board meetings all trustees will have an area of work to lead on. -Main Duties: *Monitoring our financial position and reporting to the Board *In conjunction with the Executive Chairman monitor cash-flow forecasting, income streams, outgoing expenses and the overarching strategic management of the organisation’s financial resources * In conjunction with the Executive Chairperson seek-out and write funding applications and oversee appropriate expenditure of such * Act as a signatory on the organisations bank account Cultivate Aberdeen is a community initiative that aims to provide food-growing and sustainable practice education and facilities to local areas across Aberdeen; designed, developed, and sustained largely by young people and their communities. If you are interested in the role, or would like further information, please email info@cultivateaberdeen.co.uk. To apply please forward a CV and cover letter outlining your experiences and what you could bring to the role.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, experienced, and committed individual to join our Board of Trustees in the capacity of Secretary. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to help us have an impact on reducing food-poverty and boosting shared prosperity through community garden initiatives within Aberdeen; helping both the community and the environment. The role is a voluntary position and includes five face-to-face meetings per year and conference calls to approve our outreach programmes, budgets and policies. Outside of Board meetings all trustees will have an area of work to lead on. -Main Duties are: *Prepare agendas for board meetings in consultation with the Executive Chairoerson * To attend and minute meetings and circulate the draft minutes to all Trustees * To ensure up-to-date records are kept of both committee and general membership * To ensure that the organisation complies with the requirements of the Scottish Charity Regulator in terms of registration, reporting, changes to governing documents and Trustee information, etc. * To respond to queries generated through our website and social media pages Cultivate Aberdeen is a community initiative that aims to provide food-growing and sustainable practice education and facilities to local areas across Aberdeen; designed, developed, and sustained largely by young people and their communities. If you are interested in the role, or would like further information, please email info@cultivateaberdeen.co.uk . To apply please forward a CV and cover letter outlining your experiences and what you could bring to the role.

The Board is responsible for the success of the credit union, agreeing matters of policy & business strategy, ensuring compliance with legislation and holding the management to account. Board members attend monthly Board meetings and other sub-group meetings as necessary, and keep up to date with the business and policies of the credit union, as well as relevant legislation. Specific vacancies: (i) assisting the Board and management with legal matters, particularly legislation interpretation and review of service level contracts, a qualification and/or practical working knowledge of contract law would be an asset; (ii) an HR role involving liaison with management on staffing matters, reviewing staff contracts and advising on performance management and changes in legislation, understanding and experience of relevant Human Resources legislation and practice would be a considerable asset; (iii) individuals with experience of management in the 'high street' aspects of banking are sought.

Do you want to help people to deal with the challenges of work and life? The Business Connection (TBC) is a charity founded by 4 Christian businessmen to ‘encourage, equip and empower men and women working in the corporate business environment’. Although founded on Christian principles we support people of all faiths and none. We run fortnightly Tuesday breakfasts at the Holiday Inn Express, Chapel Street, Aberdeen giving folks a chance to meet informally to be encouraged & supported and signposted to appropriate help. We also run a monthly breakfast on the last Friday of the month at the Palm Court Hotel when we have a guest speaker. The topics are aimed at bringing useful content on wellbeing, personal development and practical guidance. In March 2019, TBC held its inaugural ‘Thrive’ conference in Aberdeen. This was to encourage those of a Christian faith in how they could thrive within the marketplace. With guest speakers from across the UK and the USA the excellent feedback received, both on content and quality of the conference, has led to plans being made for Thrive 2020 not only in Aberdeen but also expanding to Edinburgh. Exciting times! Jim Grimmer, co-founder & managing trustee cut back from full-time work in 2015 to dedicate 2 days a week, on a voluntary basis, to the development of TBC. TBC has now grown to some 300 individuals on the events mailing list and has become known for its work across the UK. Jim is also founder of a social enterprise P3 Business Care bringing personal & proactive care to employees in business in partnership with their employer and with his team, is visiting businesses on a weekly basis across the UK so no longer has the capacity to manage TBC. The opportunity of Volunteer Operations Manager of TBC has fantastic potential. Currently the fortnightly breakfasts takes place in the City centre however there is an opportunity to expand the breakfasts to multiple locations across the city on different days. There is also work to be done in developing our relationships with the local church ideally identifying a TBC focal point from the business community within each church and creating a network of TBC contacts. For more information please contact Jim Grimmer, Managing Trustee at E Mail: jim.grimmer@thebusinessconnection.org or tel.: 07449336606. Details also available at www.thebusinessconnection.org