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Aberdeen Civic Society have great opportunities for people to help volunteering as Executive Committee Members.
The Executive Committee work to advance the objectives of the Society which are:
• To stimulate public interest in and care for the beauty, history and character of the city of Aberdeen and its surroundings.
• To encourage the preservation, development and improvement of features of general amenity and historic interest.
• To encourage high standards of architectural planning.
• The Society pursues these aims by means of illustrated lectures, discussions, visits and walkabouts.
An important feature of the Society's work is its Awards and Commendations Scheme. Through this, encouragement and recognition are given to those who have contributed to the amenity of the city by means of new buildings or the restoration and preservation of old buildings.
The Society keeps itself informed on planning applications made to the City Council. It submits comments and suggestions, and lodges objections when proposals are considered detrimental to the city.
Committee members are sought to help with the following activities:
• to arrange the annual programme of talks
• to organise the Society's social events- the annual Supper and Summer Outing
• to research, discuss and respond to current Aberdeen City planning applications and to participate in public consultations on urban planning
• to improve the Society's communication with the public through social and other media
A fantastic opportunity to help with the preservation, development and improvement of features of general amenity and historic interest in Aberdeen.
For further information please contact Julia Strickland, Honorary Secretary at email info@aberdeencivicsociety.org.uk or telephone 07434540344.
More information about Aberdeen Civic Society is also available at https://www.aberdeencivicsociety.org.uk/ and https://www.facebook.com/AberdeenCivicSociety
-Do you have marketing and social media experience?
Would you like the opportunity to apply your passion for marketing, PR and Social Media 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 at Gordon Barracks, is currently looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Marketing and Public Relations Co-ordinator 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 the Marketing and Social Media of the Unit. 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?
-About the Volunteer Marketing and Social Media role:
The tasks of a Marketing and Social Media Co-ordinator include but are not restricted to the following:
• Raise awareness of the unit to the local community through marketing and press releases.
• Provide support and guidance to the unit on marketing and communications matters.
• Develop links with local media and promote the use of social media to advertise the unit.
• Manage and update the Sea Cadet unit web page and external Facebook page.
• Support the design and production of the unit’s newsletters and notice boards.
• Support with school engagement and visits to recruit more cadets.
• Attend a regular UMT meeting - usually 1 hour, monthly or bi-monthly, on a weekday evening
-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.
Third Level Foundation CIC are a community interest company (Social Enterprise and not for profit ).
We operate around the areas of Middlefield, Fersands, Cornhill/Stockethill and Tillydrone.
We provide counselling and workshops to provide support to the communities in the area of Wellbeing and Mental Health.
As we are developing our services we are looking for someone who can support our social media and online presence.
The role is for someone interested in learning about mental health and how we operate.
This is a flexible role - some work can be carried out online at home and you would be welcome to work at the Community centre areas too.
You will work closely with us on the detail and direction that we want to take - and we will be very interested in your thoughts and ideas.
Our work is very interesting and varied.
Initially we are looking for someone with experience who can offer a few hours a week. ( Currently we use Facebook, Twitter, Nextdoor, LinkedIn ).
We would like to meet you to discuss this further:
*We can discuss what days/times etc are good for you
*We can explain our payment of expenses
*We also want to offer you information about Mental health and the workshops we run - there may also be opportunities to support us in this area in the future
*We look forward to hearing about your experience and thoughts about this role.
*Also we look forward to adding you to our team.
An important, enjoyable opportunity to help and make a real difference.
For more information please contact Sheena Crossan, Director at email info@thirdlevelfoundation.co.uk or telephone: 07794 415410.
Muscular Dystrophy UK (MDUK) is the only charity in the UK that provides vital support to the more than 60 types of muscle-wasting conditions. With 110,000 children and adults affected by this life-limiting condition, it is essential to raise awareness with fundraising groups being a key representative in the community.
We are looking to build Fundraising Groups across the UK, these groups will consist of 3-8 people who will help us extend our reach by fundraising, attending talks and presentations, creating local networks, building awareness of the charity and understanding how we can help people living with a muscle wasting condition all within their community.
The role of the Fundraising Group Coordinator is to work with the Regional Development team to help us get this project off the ground, you will often have catch ups with the team on a one-to-one basis and support with admin tasks to help us gather and collate information needed to ask people to join a group.
Along with other staff and volunteers you'll be a core part of the local MDUK community, meeting new people and making a difference to those living with a muscle wasting condition.
*As the Fundraising Group Coordinator, you would have the opportunity to:
• Meet new people, make new friends and work as part of our skilled and friendly fundraising team.
• Do something meaningful for people affected by a muscle wasting condition.
• Learn and develop valuable leadership, teamwork, fundraising, organisational skills and communication and people skills.
• Make a valuable contribution to the success of the project.
• Enjoy a flexible volunteering opportunity that you can fit around your lifestyle.
• To take part in relevant training by MDUK.
*What you’ll be doing:
• Researching communities identified by the Regional Development manager that look good to start a group.
• Helping us to get a better understanding of the area by-
o Looking at fundraising that already happened in the community.
o What community groups are active such as Rotary, WI, church, young farmers etc.
o What local opportunities are there such as car shows, fetes, festivals etc.
• Collating your research and compiling this for each group that we set up.
• Work with your Regional Development managers and the Senior Regional Development manager to discuss findings and next steps.
• Make calls/emails to prospective group members to invite them to the initial meeting to find out more about the group opportunities.
• Keeping up to date about the news and developments of MDUK.
• Be an enthusiastic MDUK ambassador for the project.
All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated.
For more information please contact Jodie Whitham, Regional Development Manager at email j.whitham@musculardystrophyuk.org or telephone 07771374839.
The MS Aberdeen Group are looking for Events & Fundraising Volunteers to lead the organisation of Group events and to lead our fundraising efforts. The Group cover a wide area including Aberdeen City and South Aberdeenshire. We want to raise the awareness of the MS community to the support we provide and to raise the necessary funds to provide such support across the region. We believe this will best be delivered by a varied programme of events and fundraising techniques.
Excellent support and relevant guidance is provided to all volunteers. The MS Society provides an online induction process to provide familiarisation with the MS Society. Volunteer support is available to assist volunteers whenever they require it.
A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference for people with MS.
For more information please contact Frank Kelly, MS Aberdeen Group at Email: Frank.Kelly@groups.mssociety.org.uk or telephone: 0753533771.
Join the multi-media team!
We are starting a new group that will report on local news and events. You will learn how to use skills from many of shmu's media stands, focusing on video, audio, print and photography to tell our communities stories.
The course will run every Thursday and is open to participants from Cummings Park, Northfield, Middlefield, Tillydrone, Mastrick, Torry, Seaton and Woodside. No experience required!
After completion of the course, you will have the opportunity to continue with our multi-media team covering stories of local interest.
For further information please contact Sarah Igesund, Adult Wellbeing Development Worker at email volunteer@shmu.org.uk or telephone 07592355131.
🌟 **Join Us in Making a Difference!** 🌟
Are you passionate about helping others and making a positive impact in your community? The Penicuik Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) is looking for dedicated volunteer to join our team to help us with social media!
This role will involve:
✅ Creating and posting content on social media.
✅ Updating our website with up-to-date information.
✅ Helping CAB to develop a communications and marketing strategy.
This voluntary role will involve around one hour per week and can be done remotely. If you’re interested in finding out more, please email Sue.Peart@penicuikcab.org.uk.
Do you like music?
Do you have good communication skills?
Do you like working as part of a team?
Would you like to help your local community?
We would love to hear from you if you are interested in volunteering as a producer to assist with the production of live shows.
Dalkeith CAB needs a volunteer for 3-6 hours per week to create and share content on social media to raise awareness of its advice and support services. The role can be fully remote, but you’ll have ongoing support from CAB staff and be reimbursed for reasonable expenses.
You should have a good standard of writing in English for a range of audiences and quite confident in using Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram and YouTube. Previous experience of producing graphics for social media and/or videos would be welcome, but not essential.
The purpose of the Publicity & Fundraising role will be to help Dumfries and Galloway Hard of Hearing Group (DGHHG) distribute printed publicity material and collection boxes in your local area. This role will make a significant contribution to raising public awareness of the Hard of Hearing Group’s services and help our fundraising efforts.