A Caseworker is someone who carries out welfare work for the Royal Air Forces Association. Welfare work is about listening to an individual and assessing their needs to find out how the Association can provide help and support to them. Caseworker volunteers are put in touch with members of the RAF family (beneficiaries) who need our support and are then responsible for arranging visits with those individual beneficiaries and assessing where support is needed, through asking pertinent questions and listening to beneficiaries’ responses. Caseworkers then submit verbal and written reports to their AWO who will work together with the volunteer to ensure a successful outcome for the beneficiary. . Support can include anything from helping put a beneficiary with a disability in touch with social services, so they can apply for funding for a wet room, to something as simple as filling in a form to get a new fridge, for a beneficiary who cannot afford to replace their broken one. It could also be informing beneficiaries of the holiday breaks the Association offers, in one of its three Wings Break hotels. Caseworkers may also need to gather complex information on beneficiaries to help with applications for care home fees or similar and this can involve providing clear and precise information on finances and correspondences. Caseworkers work with ‘beneficiaries’, who are members of the RAF family. What is the desired outcome of this volunteer role? The RAF Association is a member-led, welfare charity that exists to ensure that all members of the RAF family are supported, when they require it. The Caseworker’s role is at the heart of this charity objective and volunteers undertaking this role will be helping us to deliver this support to the RAF family. Who do Caseworkers report to? Caseworker volunteers will report to their local Area Welfare Officer (AWO). There are nine AWOs in the UK and volunteers will report to the one closest to them. How does it work? For more information on the process involved in being a Caseworker, please refer to our ‘Additional information for Caseworker volunteers’ information sheet. In summary, Caseworker volunteers are put in touch with members of the RAF family (beneficiaries) who need our support and are then responsible for arranging visits with those individual beneficiaries and assessing where support is needed, through asking pertinent questions and listening to beneficiaries’ responses. Caseworkers then submit verbal and written reports to their AWO who will work together with the volunteer to ensure a successful outcome for the beneficiary. In summary, a Caseworker will: • Visit potential beneficiaries, listen to their concerns and assess their needs • Identify areas of support and make referrals to partner agencies as required • Record visits and maintain good records of activities, recommendations and actions • Record requests for financial assistance via the Content Management System (CMS) • Undertake follow up visits as required • Provide regular updates to the AWO • Complete monthly returns cataloguing their activity How will I be given feedback? You will be given individual feedback on your completed forms and reports, to help you learn and develop your skills, as well as ensuring that our beneficiaries are provided with the professional and knowledgeable service they deserve. The AWO responsible for you will also discuss with you how you are managing your case load and assist you with any issues that may arise. All Caseworker volunteers will be informed as a group about the overall outcomes, in the area, of the welfare volunteers’ work and what the ongoing aims are, to ensure we continue to support every member of the RAF family in that region, that needs our help.

Aberdeen Climate Action is an organisation ran by volunteers passionate about raising awareness of climate change, its causes and encouraging positive action to reduce carbon emissions and create a sustainable lifestyle. We are looking for others to join our small organisation and help us in our valuable work in the North East. We organise Climate Week, North East, which is a week of events put on by a collaboration of organisations throughout the city and shire. We need help organising this and our regular climate conversation café’s, and one off events, talks etc. There is scope for people to contribute their talents in the area they feel most confident with general volunteer roles, alongside more specialist ones. It is crucial role in our organisation but can be done by more than one person if it’s more than you want to do alone! If you’re interested just come along to our meetings and you can meet us all and see for yourself. Tasks can include assisting with: • Create publicity materials for ACA events • Create educational materials for workshops, talks and stalls • Create educational videos etc. • Liaise with publicity/ social media team to ensure there is appropriate publicity of Events A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference. For more details please contact: Alison Stuart (Director and Chair) email: alison@aberdeenclimateaction.org / Tel: 07779279583.

No experience of horses necessary as there are so many things that volunteers can do where they don’t need to be in charge of a horse/pony and all training can be provided. Volunteer opportunities will be allocated depending on preferences of the volunteer. This RDA group operate out of the equestrian centre at Burgie every Monday morning from 9.30am – 12.30am during term time, and provide riding lessons to 32 children with varying levels of disability ( 4 lessons with 8 ponies in each). The children come by minibus from many of the local primary and secondary schools. They are the ONLY RDA group to not charge anything to the riders and they receive no central funding so everything has to be fundraised. To operate safely they need many volunteers as they often need 3 volunteers/pony depending on the disability.

Computer literate volunteers to help people with sight impairment to improve their computer knowledge. One-to-one tutoring [usually supporting older people] tailored to the individuals ability and need. Could you pass on some of your computer knowledge face-to-face.

Excellent opportunity to assist in providing a polite, friendly but professional service to people by helping them integrate into the local community, go about their business and socialise with others giving them an opportunity for independent living. The volunteer will require to undertake full training of the role and be confident in operating the equipment at each site so they can deliver training to new and existing users. The daily processes and procedures must be adhered to and training will be provided in relation to this as well as electronic systems and packages required to carry out the role. Volunteers will be required to provide assistance to the Shopmobility Assistants as well as taking direction from the Shopmobility Supervisor. They will be responsible for greeting users to the site and preparing the equipment ready for use, whilst recording accurate details onto the required systems. They will be responsible for booking in requests for portable scooters and manual wheelchairs and the cost associated to this service. Cleaning of the equipment must be carried out before and after use and any repairs documented and reported following the correct procedure. Communicating with other staff on site and ensuring any relevant information is shared with the team. Assisting the user in contacting transport to come and collect them from site. The individual must possess good communication skills, knowledge of IT systems such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Access databases however full training will be provided. A caring and helpful nature would be ideal in this role. The minimum age for this position would be 18.

Excellent opportunity to assist in providing a polite, friendly but professional service to people by helping them integrate into the local community, go about their business and socialise with others giving them an opportunity for independent living. The volunteer will require to undertake full training of the role and be confident in operating the equipment at each site so they can deliver training to new and existing users. The daily processes and procedures must be adhered to and training will be provided in relation to this as well as electronic systems and packages required to carry out the role. Volunteers will be required to provide assistance to the Shopmobility Assistants as well as taking direction from the Shopmobility Supervisor. They will be responsible for greeting users to the site and preparing the equipment ready for use, whilst recording accurate details onto the required systems. They will be responsible for booking in requests for portable scooters and manual wheelchairs and the cost associated to this service. Cleaning of the equipment must be carried out before and after use and any repairs documented and reported following the correct procedure. Communicating with other staff on site and ensuring any relevant information is shared with the team. Assisting the user in contacting transport to come and collect them from site. The individual must possess good communication skills, knowledge of IT systems such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Access databases however full training will be provided. A caring and helpful nature would be ideal in this role. The minimum age for this position would be 18.

Bike Revolution are looking for those who live and breathe biking, be it throwing themselves down the sides of mountains, touring the length and breadth of the country, or jumping into some lycra and treading the tarmac. We are looking for people who have a knowledge of how bikes work, who are keen to get their hands dirty recycling, refurbishing and repairing the bikes we get donated, up to a standard ready for resale. In return, we can offer the opportunity to learn from our experienced mechanics, as well as trade deals on bike parts and cycling kit. The mechanic role in Bike Revolution presents a great opportunity to increase your understanding of bikes, how they work and how to keep them in good working condition. A successful and proven bike recycling project, Bike Revolution takes bikes that are either in disrepair or just unused, and refurbishes them for re-sale ensuring they meet strict in house quality standards. Volunteers will work alongside a team of highly trained and experienced bike mechanics, gaining quality experience from our professional team.

A varied position, some weeding, pruning, creating compost from leaves etc. Work with alpines in rockery and peat bed areas. Some labelling work could be done.

Coordinating and supporting cat care volunteers and fosterers, ensuring they are happy and confident in their roles. Working with cat care volunteers, fosterers and other colleagues to ensure Cats Protection quality of care is provided and maintained to cats in care, this will be supported by adhering to policies, procedures, minimum vetinary standards and minimum cat care standards. Working closely with the homing team to maintain up to date records of the cats in care and ensure cats ready to be rehomed are matched as quickly as possible. Promoting and supporting the development of care care volunteers and fosterers to enable them to fulfil their roles.

As a casualty simulation volunteer you will have the opportunity to help our staff and other emergency services to learn how to respond to emergency situations. You will act out certain casualty/emergency situations at our Emergency Planning Exercises to enable staff to practice how they will respond, which can help improve emergency processes and boost staff confidence and competence in responding to an emergency situation.