Scottish Communities Climate Action Network (SCCAN)’s purpose is to inspire and promote, connect and support community-led action in Scotland to address the Climate Emergency. Please see our website: https://www.scottishcommunitiescan.org.uk/ Would you like to help take climate action to the next level? We have a new volunteer role available with our Events working groups! You would be helping once a week with the following: -Events organizing and facilitating -Taking part in regular events working group meetings -Contacting potential speakers and facilitators -Promoting events by writing blog posts and promoting on social media. -Compile a report on the event. As a volunteer led organisation, our capacity to offer thorough training on events coordination is limited so we would expect you to have some experience or to be adaptable. There will be some initial training on the way SCCAN operates. The start date is flexible to suit your availability. Our events and meetings are currently done online through zoom. Commitment could range from once / week to twice a month. If interested, please drop us an email at info@scottishcommunitiescan.org.uk

If you are interested in campaigns, fundraising, or a career in the third sector, this will be a fantastic experience for you. You will meet an amazing group of people, develop skills and work experience, and help your local mental health charity. Everyone has the right to live a full and satisfying life. At Health in Mind, we provide the tools, information and support to help people cope with life’s challenges. To find out more about the work we do, please visit health-in-mind.org.uk To raise money for the work of Health in Mind, we are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated people to join our Student Fundraising Group. The group has been operating for three years and has held a number of events including bake sales, a pub quiz and poetry slam. This year, we are looking for creative minds to develop fundraising ideas following the Scottish government social distancing guidelines. Group Tasks: • With help and guidance from the Fundraiser, you will meet weekly (via Zoom, or social distanced in person) to discuss fundraising ideas and from these meetings, organise bi-annual campaigns / events for Health in Mind. • Tasks will also include the promotion and running of campaigns and events. In return, you will: • Have fun meeting new people • Develop your skills and experience in event management, fundraising and the third sector planning • Make a huge difference to Health in Mind. We understand that these are uncertain times, and we are here for you. Health in Mind is following Scottish government guidelines on coronavirus closely, and we will clearly outline your responsibilities and guidelines for volunteering regarding coronavirus. We will also support you throughout your volunteering and regularly update you on all volunteer related coronavirus policies.

Why we want you We are committed to supporting carers across Lanarkshire & volunteers are key partners in the success of our organisation and support all aspects of our work. Your contribution is key to supporting our services & the donation of your time, skills and experience is of invaluable benefit to us and the carers we support. What we would require for you We are seeking volunteers with additional language skills, that could support us on a home basis role (Equipment Supplied) Wi-Fi essential for connection. Minimum commitment 4 hours per week.. The skills you need • Ability to work as part of a team • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks • Good administrative & IT skills • Strong verbal & written communication skills • Able to handle sensitive & confidential information • Willingness to learn • Ability to speak an additional language and translate into English for recording purposes What you will be doing • Calling carers • Providing information to carers • Electronically documenting conversation • Refer any concerns to Volunteer Development Worker What's in it for you • Full training and support • Regular support & supervision • The opportunity to build & develop skills • Valuable work experience to add onto your cv • Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses • Make a real difference to the lives of carers Information on this opportunity can also be found at https://lanarkshirecarerscentre.org.uk/volunteer

At Cancer Support UK our Cancer Coach Volunteer Facilitators provide life changing support for people who have completed their cancer treatment and are now looking for support in how to return to life after cancer. Cancer Coach Volunteer Facilitators manage and facilitate telephone and online (Zoom) support groups once a week for 6 weeks either over the phone or online via Zoom. The groups take the participants through a series of discussion topics and conversations, enabling them to have the confidence and skills to start to move forward in their recovery. We cover various topics such as why we feel the way we do after cancer, managing worry and anxiety, challenging unhelpful thought patterns and goal setting. As our support is delivered in a group setting, it also gives the important element of peer support, whereby participants can connect with other people who recognize and understand how they feel. All our Volunteer Facilitators are given full training on the group structure and materials and this is an ideal opportunity for experienced communicators to enhance their skills while making a major difference in the lives of people recovering from cancer treatment.. Our volunteers are required to have experience in facilitation, coaching, training or counselling. We always welcome applications for people with a lived experience of cancer but we do ask that this experience was at least 2 years ago before considering volunteering.

*Who We Are: UKFCP National Support Centre was established in March 2020 to safeguard Chinese vulnerable communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. We aim to develop a safer community for Chinese, East Asians and South East Asians with our large team of passionate multicultural centre representatives. We are now at the very CRUCIAL stage and we are looking for strong communicators who could provide immediate help to our community and be willing to address the issues for members of our communities in urgent need. Be part of us! *How to Apply Your Talents: As part of outreach team keeping an eye on the information across UK: - Engage with our communities to understand individual members’ needs - Engage with our communities to draw a better picture of national and local issues that need addressing by listening to individuals and organisations - Engage with experts who can offer deeper insights into specific issue for effective solutions - Develop partnerships with stakeholder organisations in the public, private and third sectors - Communicate the issues within National Support Centre Team to tackle any challenges together - Keep a regular record on outreaching progress *We are now looking for volunteers speaking one of below languages: Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese), Burmese, Indonesian, Filipino, Singaporean, Cambodian, Malaysian, Lao, Thai and Vietnamese *Benefits - Work from home, with an energetic and creative team - Gain outsourcing and information processing skills A fantastic opportunity to help with all volunteer assistance greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Josephine Hua, Admin Assistant at email supportcentre@ukfcp.com or tel.: 07497348182.

*Who We Are: UKFCP Third Party Support Centre is established in March 2020 for the fight against Coronavirus COVID-19. We aim to ensure a safer community for Chinese people with great passion and dedication. We are now at the very CRUCIAL stage and we are looking for talents who could provide help for our community in your area and willing to address issues for the people in need. Be part of us! https://www.ukfcp.com/ukfcp-support-centre *How to Apply Your Talents: - Get more exposure for Support Centre and promote 30 Community Projects. - Generate digital content to raise general public awareness of our support centre work and engage our stakeholders we work with – from clients to volunteers and local organisations - Liaise with local media (UK and Europe) and communities to promote Support Centre services and cover more stories - Develop and manage social media to reach more audiences, help them become more accessible to our services and attract more potential professionals and volunteers *Benefits: - Volunteerfrom home, with an energetic and creative team - Networking with Chinese professionals in the UK A fantastic opportunity to help with all volunteer assistance greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Josephine Hua, Admin Assistant at email supportcentre@ukfcp.com or tel.: 07497348182.

*Who We Are: UKFCP Third Party Support Centre is established in March 2020 for the fight against Coronavirus COVID-19. We aim to ensure a safer community for Chinese people with great passion and dedication. We are now at the very CRUCIAL stage and we are looking for talents who could provide help for our community in your area and willing to address issues for the people in need. Be part of us! https://www.ukfcp.com/ukfcp-support-centre *How to Apply Your Talents: - Provide general assistance to our national virtual Support Centre - Make notes on call log sheet and report form when receiving calls and emails - Be able to respond in caring manner, particularly talking with elderly or potential victims or witnesses who report hate incidents / crime - Redirect clients to relevant organisation for specific problems - Keep Centre Manager informed of any serious/ high level cases in a timely manner - Provide English-Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese) interpretation *Benefits: - Volunteer from home, with an energetic, caring and creative team - A chance to safeguard local communities who have built the environment we enjoy living in - Learn more about Chinese community in the UK A fantastic opportunity to help with all volunteer assistance greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Josephine Hua, Admin Assistant at email supportcentre@ukfcp.com or tel.: 07497348182.

Aberdeen Cyrenians have launched ‘Im Thinking of You’. It enables people to write a letter to tell someone you are thinking of them while they are isolated from friends and family during the Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. Aberdeen Cyrenians will distribute these to people via AC2U – their COVID-19 emergency service (in partnership with Aberdeen Foyer, CFINE and Social Bite). More information and the link to the online template to write and send a letter is available at https://www.aberdeen-cyrenians.org/get-involved/im-thinking-of-you

POST organise Dear Friend – which encourages people (both adults and children) to submit a letter (there is an electronic template/form on the website - https://dearfriend.postabdn.com/ that makes it easy to do) that is then distributed to residents in registered care homes in Aberdeen/Grampian area, people isolated from friends and family, those most vulnerable in our communities. Further details are available at https://dearfriend.postabdn.com/

Volunteers Supporting Families was initially set up in response to the death of Victoria Climbie and the Lord Laming enquiry that followed. The project offers a pioneering approach, recruiting volunteers from the local community to provide support to families whose children are subject to a child protection or safeguarding plan, or have additional needs. We match trained volunteers with families where children are at risk of significant harm or neglect, or need additional help. Volunteers support the family at least once a week within the city of Edinburgh, at a time that suits everyone. The aim is to build a strong relationship based on trust and mutual respect, with volunteers acting as a positive role model who listens and offers practical or emotional help. So far, thousands of families across the UK have benefitted from our service. We have a proven track record of reducing the number of children on child protection plans and reducing the level of risk. The project delivers positive outcomes for families, enabling parents to overcome challenges, engage with universal services, access health checks and improve their children's school attendance. Please email james.donnelly@volunteeringmatters.org.uk or call 07823 413 260 to apply.