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 information please contact Dee Pearson , Development Officer – Scotland at email: d.pearson@sported.org.uk or tel.: 07825 819333.

Great opportunity to develop leadership, writing, communication, management and marketing skills and to be part of the vibrant community of young theologians and to make a contribution to the enterprise that matters! We need your help in: • Maintaining effective internal communications within the organisation • Coordinating events • Planning and implementing promotional campaigns • Overseeing the social media strategy • Fundraising A fantastic opportunity to assist a brilliant group/charity. All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated. For more details please contact Dr. Olga Sevastyanova, Chairperson at email connect@orthodoxresearchgroup.com or tel.: 07884971624.

The Remakey is a shop where used and refurbished funiture is available for new homes. The Remakery is a project within Alloa Community Enterprises, a social enterprise with the main aim of the advancement of environmental protection/improvement. Alloa Community Enterprises do this by taking donations of preloved furniture, and sorting it for sale or recycling, ultimately diverting it from landfill. This is an exciting opportunity for a volunteer to support Alloa Community Enterprises/Remakery team with our Marketing and Social Media. You may have experience in this area or maybe you are technically minded and would like to learn new skills and increase your employability. We are looking for someone who can help expand on, and help manage our social media and online shops. This would be a great placement opportunity for a student to showcase their experience. What’s involved? Volunteers will work with staff to identify promotional opportunities using popular online social media platforms. Volunteers can expect to be helping encourage recycling of furniture and use of other facilities Promote Information of the services we provide by keep social media platforms up to date with latest developments and growing Alloa Community Enterprise's online following and local presence on social media. Volunteer will be asked to help expand the online stores as well as helping to manage the website What’s in it for you? Volunteering in a fun and dynamic environment and a chance to share and showcase your skills, ideas and experience. Plus, learn and develop new skills. Complemented by training. This role will suit those who can communicate effectively with staff, other volunteers, and members of the public and engage with people of all ages, races, cultures and abilities. It is also suitable for reliable, confident and responsible individuals, with enthusiasm and effective personal skills. Volunteers will possess a patient and approachable manner and are able to follow instructions and guidelines. Has an interest in retail/social media/visual merchandising with a keen eye for detail. Finally, is able to work on their own initiative Alloa Community Enterprises are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, with successful applicants required to become a member of the PVG scheme. This role will initially be mainly home based due to current social distancing restrictions.

Volunteers are required to help run a non profit alternative foot care option for people who cannot manage their own foot care needs. We require Administrator, Coordinator, meet and greet and serving teas and coffee. marketing, web design & volunteer to set up and maintain face book page.

Looking for a new challenge or work experience? Exciting opportunities are available, be part of the success of the only SWPL 1 team in the North of Scotland. Multiple youth teams from age 9 to 17s. OUTLINE: - Regular communication with coaching staff - Saturday and/or Sunday match day fixtures - Interviewing/Photography opportunities - Social Media updates - Marketing & Branding opportunities If you would like to be part of our team, we would love to hear from you. Note your interest now!

We have lots of opportunities for you to get involved with Balmedie Beach Wheelchairs. Our volunteers have a wide variety of roles. You could be welcoming our wheelchair users and giving advice about the chairs, looking after equipment, keeping the Bunker tidy and decorated, clearing the boardwalk, fund raising, helping administrate the project and lots more. If you have a morning or afternoon spare that can really help us, and of course you can get more involved if you have more time. Come and join our friendly group and help keep the beach wheelchairs running. We are always looking for new volunteers.

We are always looking for more volunteers to help at the former Rangers Station, now the community building and space, The Sand Bothy. We are looking for help with: serving refreshments at the Kiosk, organising classes, fundraising, running activity groups, auditing the accounts, producing publicity material, maintaining the Sand Bothy building - painting, repairs. Our Sand Bothy volunteers are also involved in: improving paths and signage in the Country Park beach clean ups, renovating the old bunker on the way to the beach, Easter egg hunt/Santa's grotto, etc.

Joining the Trust is free, members are asked to help elect the management committee, reviewing the work of the Trust and attending the Annual General Meeting. After these commitments you can get involved with as many of the our projects as you want to. You can also volunteer for our projects without joining the Trust. We are looking for help with: Organising our meetings (every 2 months), funding raising, funding applications, administrating the Trust identifying community projects and liaising with our partners (other community groups, the aberdeenshire Council and funders). Trust volunteers are also involved in: Balmedie sensory garden. Improving the path through the Magnificent 7 woods in Balmedie.

The mission of Special Olympics Scotland (SOS) is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. Their motto is: "Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt". An important element SOS's work is to promote and engage new participants, volunteers and coaches into the organisation. The SOS Committee is recruiting a volunteer to increase the use of the SOS Facebook platform to develop new partnerships with business, engage new members and raise the profile of Special Olympics in Scotland. To carry out this role, we are looking for someone who is available for 2-3 hours per week, and has the following skills: • Have good understanding and experience of social media platforms • Be a good communicator with good verbal, written and IT skills • Have good organizational skills • Be enthusiastic • Have a good understanding of the importance and relevance of social media and the impact it will have on in relation to Special Olympics. • Develop an understanding of the vision and purpose including strategic plan of Special Olympics Main tasks that you will be involved with are: • Developing the Special Olympics Scotland Brand • Raising the profile of Special Olympics Scotland in a positive and equitable way • Showcasing SOS purpose and sharing the Special Olympics story • Developing strong and meaningful partnerships and connections with other sporting and charitable bodies for the benefit of SOS • Engage with new participants, volunteers and coaches communicate clearly the benefits of memberships. • This role will give an individual the opportunity to gain experience and take on a new challenge.

Being a Community Connector Volunteer is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the success of a leading health charity and make a real difference to the people we support. The role will include: Researching potential CHSS partner organisations using guidance provided; this may be groups, associations, local companies and schools. Locating contact details for mailings / event promotion. Inputting data onto an excel spreadsheet. Providing the fundraising team with feedback to research. Part of your role is to take an active interest in all CHSS activities, including those in departments other than your own one. We encourage volunteers to explore different opportunities to volunteer further with us, and to assist our drive to reach all those in Scotland affected by our conditions by promoting the work of the charity and their volunteer experience.