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Falkirk Foodbank believes that no one in our community should have to face going hungry. That’s why we provide up to five days nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to us in crisis. We are part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK.
To support the work that we do, we are looking for a volunteer to help us create and manage our social media presence, share engaging content, and grow our online community. This is a great opportunity to make a difference to your community while gaining valuable experience!
Responsibilities will include:
- Setting Up Social Media Pages: Create and manage our presence on Facebook, Instagram, and X.
- Creating Engaging Content: Share posts and updates about our mission, events, and success stories.
- Growing Our Community: Interact with followers and help us reach more people.
If you are interested and would like to know more then please let us know!
-Welcome Aboard / Get Involved: AHOY! The Tall Ships Races are returning to Aberdeen in 19-22 July 2025. Be part of the celebration. The Tall Ships Aberdeen team are looking for help to give the international crews and visitors a warm Aberdeen welcome and make the Tall Ships Festival a huge success! There is a role for everyone.
-Roles: As a Tall Ships volunteer, you get to experience the event first hand. Take part in a wide variety of roles from Spectator Services, Media, Event Operations, Transport Coordinators, Liaison Officers, Crew Services, Protocol, Hospitality. Our aim is to make our volunteer programme inclusive, diverse and accessible to all. Please get in touch with any special requirements and take your place as a volunteer at the Tall Ships Races.
Liaison Officers: We need volunteers to act as a host to the ships and their crews while they are in port. Liaison Officers are the link between the ship, the crews, the city and the entire festival. They represent Aberdeen and help the ships with almost everything!
-Pathway: To become a volunteer, please register your interest now and help Aberdeen deliver an incredible festival. Applications will open later this year and we will be matching volunteers to roles from January 2025. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.tallshipsaberdeen.com/ and https://www.tallshipsaberdeen.com/#form
-Skills You Will Need:
• No experience necessary! We welcome everyone who loves the sea and wants to contribute! We will provide full training for your role during the festival.
• You must be 16 years or older as of 1 July 2025.
• Available to volunteer for approximately 3 shifts from 19 July – 22 July
• Liaison Officers are required to be available for training sessions in advance of the festival (approx. 4-8 hours) and the full festival dates.
-Benefits:
• Join the Tall Ships Volunteer Team, make new friends and have lots of fun!
• Receive Tall Ships Races Aberdeen 2025 Volunteer Clothing
• Fully supported with high quality training and an onsite volunteer centre
• Learn new skills and gain experience.
• Use existing skills and knowledge to benefit your home region.
• Create new memories, improve self esteem, confidence and well being
A fantastic opportunity to be involved in the Tall Ships Aberdeen 2025.
For more details and to register your interest to be a Tall Ships Races 2025 Aberdeen Volunteer please visit: https://www.tallshipsaberdeen.com/ and https://www.tallshipsaberdeen.com/#form
-Do you have recruitment experience at any level?
Would you like the opportunity to apply your passion for recruitment in a meaningful volunteer role to launch young people for life, whilst also enhancing your skills, boosting your self-esteem and meeting new people?
Bridge of Don Sea Cadets, based as Gordon Barracks, is currently looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Community Liaison Co-ordinators to join its Unit Management Team (UMT). Bridge of Don is a long-established Sea Cadet Unit that has provided life-changing opportunities for many young people.
The Charity is currently looking for enthusiastic volunteers that can support with recruitment of cadets and adults to the Unit and with building strong links in the community. There are free training courses available for you to develop new skills, boost your CV and support you in this role. These tasks can also be divided between volunteers, so why not come along with a friend and share the experience?
-The tasks of a Community Liaison Co-ordinator include but are not restricted to the following:
• Use digital platforms and events to recruit both cadets and adult volunteers.
• Raise awareness of the unit to the local community through recruitment events and activities.
• Scan the community for key events and opportunities to recruit cadets and volunteers and promote the unit.
• Develop links with local media and promote the use of social media to recruit adults and cadets.
-Benefits of volunteering with Sea Cadets:
• A hugely rewarding role, helping young people change their lives and thrive
• Fantastic opportunities for personal development and training, including qualifications in watersports, leadership and management and first aid
• Real enhancements to your CV
• Meet new people
• Make a difference in your local community
For more information please contact Malcolm Garrington, Commanding Officer, Bridge of Don Sea Cadets at email: bodscc@hotmail.com or telephone: 01224 547561.
We are seeking Trustees to join our Board, and in particular someone to take up the role of Secretary. We also have opportunities for a Trustee to lead our Fundraising Team (assisted by our parent group)
A Trustee of Tweedbank Early Learners will work with other trustees, the nursery management team, staff members and volunteers to ensure the charity is carrying out its intended purpose which is to provide the highest quality Early Learning and Childcare for children and families in our local and wider community.
The role of the Board is to safeguard and promote the Vision, Values and Aims of Tweedbank Early Learners (SCIO) to determine the strategy and structure of the charity, and to ensure that it operates in an effective, responsible and accountable manner
We are looking for caring, dynamic and committed individuals, who will help to drive our charity forwards.
Both challenging and rewarding in equal measure, our trustee roles will provide you with an opportunity to support a local charity and really make a difference.
Would you like to support someone through their cancer journey?
Tayside Cancer Support offers a free, confidential, one-to-one befriending service for those affected by cancer in the Tayside area and help establish support groups which offer a valuable network for people facing a diagnosis of cancer either themselves or in a loved one. In addition, we provide specialist Mindfulness courses for anyone affected by cancer.
Our volunteers are the key to the Charity’s success. Everyone has skills that can be put to good use! If you think you’d like to get involved whether with our fundraising activities and events; getting involved with hospital visits or within our drop in support groups, we would love to have a chat with you.
The Museum of Communication aims to study, collect, preserve and exhibit items that tell the story of communication from the days of pre-electric telegraph to the latest state-of-the-art technology. The museum is run entirely by volunteers, and they are looking to grow their team with Marketing Volunteers.
The museum has permanent collections and temporary exhibitions that attract visitors from across Fife and beyond. They also host lectures throughout the year on a variety of historical topics, and engage in outreach activities in schools, clubs and societies in the local community. As a Marketing Volunteer, you can create social media posts and stories, take photographs and create content about events, exhibitions, and items to raise awareness of the museum.
If you would like to gain experience of marketing and are familiar with social media, this is the perfect role for you.
Join us as a Social Media Volunteer supporting our amazing volunteers on our marketing team*
Aberdeen Blueberry Wellness is a Community Interest Company which exists to work with communities to improve key health and fitness concerns, via education and employment.
We have a great opportunity to volunteer helping to support us with our social media and marketing plans.
Please help us develop awareness of our programmes to meet this much needed community needs, our wellness offering and support delivery in line with the objectives of Aberdeen Blueberry Wellness. These objectives have been developed in line with the Aberdeen City Council Local Outcome Improvement Plan, relevant locality plans and the Health and Social Care Partnership Strategic Plan for the City, building a more vibrant and healthier city.
The role involves:
• Maintaining the website, ensuring all content is up to date and updated regularly
• Managing all social media channels within brand guidelines
• Creating content for digital and print channels within brand guidelines
• Identify local marketing groups such as community facebook groups, magazines, and local notice boards
• Designing, creating and managing all print materials ensuring any marketing spend is maximised
• Monitoring effectiveness of all marketing activities and spend including Google analytics, post campaign reviews etc.
• Supporting CEO with PR activities
• Any other social media/PR related tasks as required
A great opportunity where all help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated.
For more information please contact Laura Walker, CEO at email: you@blueberrywellness.co.uk or telephone: 07773021851.
We are publishing/printing a newspaper and are looking for volunteers to train up to assist in this. Is also good for work experience.
Should be computer literate and able to write articles etc. Proof reading skills an advantage.
For more information about this interesting and exciting opportunity please contact:
Paigham Mustafa
T: 01224 635616
E: xeitre@hotmail.co.uk
With so many classes at the centre, loads of new things taking place, events, shows, opportunities, we would love to have a monthly newsletter and e-bulletin to send to our users, partners and members. You could also create flyers & posters for our upcoming events and new activities/classes.
This a great opportunity to develop your creative skills (Design, Writing) & gain experience in project management.
All volunteers are greatly appreciated and provided with excellent support. Please contact us to find out how you can help, join our fantastic team of volunteers and make a real difference in the community: Email: volunteerinchgarth@gmail.com / Tel: 01224 325191 / Website: http://www.inchgarth.org/
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to inspire the people of Aberdeen about Greyhope Bay and our plans for a new marine experience centre that will connect the city to our marine world!
As part of this we are seeking a tactical Social Media Marketing Officer(s) to come and join our close-knit team and help get the word out about Greyhope Bay and our exciting plans for Aberdeen.
This role will involve:
*implementing online and offline marketing campaigns that drive engagement with Greyhope Bay across our social media channels.
*Manage social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, MailChimp and Instagram) for marketing Greyhope Bay activity, fundraiser and events.
* Ad-hoc administration
An ideal opportunity to gain fantastic work experience and meet new people whilst contributing towards an exciting and innovative project for Aberdeen.
For further information please contact Fiona McIntyre at email: fiona.mcintyre@greyhopebay.org.uk or Tel: 07531826302 or visit https://spark.adobe.com/page/ZT0ryLNHocglw/