Are you interested in contributing to the work of Health in Mind, a mental health and wellbeing charity based in Edinburgh, working across Scotland? Health in Mind is seeking to recruit suitably experienced and qualified people onto our Board Directors. Health in Mind Board Directors are responsible for the charity's governance and strategy, and for making sure that the charity is administered effectively. They have ultimate accountability for its activities and outcomes. In an increasingly challenging financial environment for the Health and Social Care sector, in the midst of a period of change, we are seeking to increase our working partnerships, improve our effectiveness, continue to develop creative approaches to meet need and increase our unrestricted income. In order to help us achieve this, we are seeking new volunteer Board Directors, particularly those with an appropriate level of the following knowledge, skills or experience: Human Resources Health and Social Care Finance / audit / accounting IT / systems Health in Mind Board meets six times a year, currently via video conferencing, usually in our city centre office in Edinburgh and is supported by a number of focussed committees, currently meeting quarterly by video conference. An application pack is available on our website. https://www.health-in-mind.org.uk/be_a_health_in_mind_hero/become_a_board_director/d109/ If you have difficulties accessing the pack, please contact Annmarie Mitchell, HR/Admin Assistant on 0131 225 8508 or email annmarie.mitchell@health-in-mind.org.uk If you would like any further information, you can contact Wendy Bates, Chief Executive, at wendy.bates@health-in-mind.org.uk, 0131 225 8508, or you can complete the Board Director application form directly. Closing date for applications is 22 April 2021 at noon. Interviews will take place, via video conference on 13 and 17 May 2021. If shortlisted, there will be an opportunity to meet informally with Health in Mind Chair and Chief Executive prior to an interview conducted by small panel of current Board Directors. Successful applicants will be expected to provide two references and be prepared to join the PVG scheme. Health in Mind promotes equality and diversity in the workplace. Registered charity no SC004128.

Talkable offers a talkline to anyone suffering from panic or anxiety. We currently have a range of ways that you can help as a volunteer and as we continue to grow and provide ever more vital support to people. Opportunities to join our team of volunteers include: *Call Handler Volunteers. *Message Line Volunteers. *Legal Advisor Volunteer(s). *Mental Health Consultant Volunteer(s). *Policy and Procedure Advisor Volunteers. Excellent support and any relevant training is provided to all volunteers. There will also be an Area Manager to oversee everything and volunteers will be a part of a group of others who all help and support one another. There are flexible times available to assist. All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated. For more information about any of these volunteer roles or any other ways you wish to help us as a volunteer please contact Chelsea Birkett at E Mail: info@talkable.online or tel: 07999 453655.

We are developing a longer-term project to upgrade our church hall to enable us to undertake some exciting projects to support the people, and especially young and old people, in local community in Mastrick, Summerhill, Northfield and Sheddocksley. The first essential step in this project is to have an up to date set of scale drawings of the hall (including a hall, kitchen, stage, two storerooms and toilets), and then as we gain funds for each stage in the project, to be able to develop the plans for submission for funding applications and building warrants to enable work to be authorised. The most important first step for us is to get a new set of plans drawn up, to enable a building warrant for work to be carried out to the lighting in the hall, to comply with requirements for an entertainment licence. You will be able to draw the plans to the required statutory standards and support the building warrant application for this first stage of our work. An important and fantastic volunteer opportunity where your help will make a real difference for the local community and be greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Nick Bowry, E Mail: curatestclements@gmail.com / Tel: 01224 789560 or 079 5060 7574

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.

We are developing a longer-term project to upgrade our church hall to enable us to undertake some exciting projects to support the people, and especially young and old people, in local community in Mastrick, Summerhill, Northfield and Sheddocksley. The first essential step in this project is to have an up to date set of scale drawings of the hall (including a hall, kitchen, stage, two storerooms and toilets), and then as we gain funds for each stage in the project, to be able to develop the plans for submission for funding applications and building warrants to enable work to be authorised. The most important first step for us is to get a new set of plans drawn up, to enable a building warrant for work to be carried out to the lighting in the hall, to comply with requirements for an entertainment licence. You will be able to draw the plans to the required statutory standards and support the building warrant application for this first stage of our work. An important and fantastic volunteer opportunity where your help will make a real difference for the local community and be greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Nick Bowry, E Mail: curatestclements@gmail.com / Tel: 01224 789560 or 079 5060 7574

We are looking for therapists from a wide range of disciplines from reiki to hypnotherapy to mindfulness, and everything in between! If you have a background in complementary therapy and have a couple of hours available to support group work and 1:1 sessions, we’d love to tell you more. We are looking for volunteers to join our Complementary Therapy team and donate their time and professional skills as a therapist to support our hospice patients, this may include people with neurological, heart or chest conditions and cancer. We have a dynamic and friendly team who are providing imaginative ways of supporting people in the different circumstances they face due to the pandemic. We hope to be able to offer both face to face support sessions for patients attending our Edinburgh Hospice, and a range of online support including 1:1 sessions and online videos and courses on complementary therapies and wellbeing.

“Our volunteer projectionists help set up the Sunday evening cinema in the Town Hall and collect tickets. If required, they introduce the film. They play the DVD, with subtitles when available, and with a pause at an appropriate moment for an intermission for refreshments to be served. Sunday evenings except during summer holidays.”

Real Life Options currently have an opportunity to get involved as a Community Volunteer. This is a great way to meet new people, develop insights, gain experience and enjoy knowing that you are making a positive difference to people living within your community. Volunteer roles are varied and dependent on the needs of the people we support. We try to match volunteers to people with similar interests and provide opportunities for volunteers to utilise existing skills and knowledge. · Chatting to and befriending people we support · Home checks to make sure vulnerable people are safe and well · Everyday practical household tasks · Provide information and support to allow people to make informed choices about their lives · Assist with shopping · Support with correspondence · Provide transport · Support with social outings · Assisting with pet care · Assist with food preparation · Prescription collections · Support with Gardening and some physical tasks. · Get involved with Social Events and being vital in improving the social lives of the people we support We really appreciate that volunteers donate their time for free so in return for at least two hours volunteering each week, we’ll provide full training and development with a support network to mentor you in your role. You’ll be one of the team and have access to our Real Rewards programme.

We are looking for a volunteer to provide Videoconferencing Technical Support across a number of Age Inclusive Workplace workshops. Videoconference training runs more smoothly and provides a more positive learning experience for participants if the presenter is supported by a second facilitator with responsibility for the technical requirements of the platform and the session. The role will primarily be providing support on our Planning for Your Future Pre-Retirement workshops. To help people prepare for taking the step into retirement and later life, Age Scotland has developed a workshop aimed at the 50+ age group. We want to inspire and engage with people through an informative and interactive workshop providing guidance and support on transitioning into later life. The volunteer may be based anywhere in the country, assuming they have internet access. Full training will be provided. The role may also include providing technical support for other workshops we run within the Age Inclusive Workplace team. The role will include: • start the session • admit the presenters to the session • make presenters Co-Hosts to allow them to share their screen for PowerPoint slides • admit participants to the session • create breakout rooms and groups • raise polls • monitor the chat box while the presenter is sharing their screen and alert them to any points or questions raised • assist participants with any technical issues which arise during the session

DMofT is looking for an individual to help maintain our growing IT network. If you have the skills to keep our pcs, laptops and other associated hardware running, updated where necessary and can help to ensure that our software programmes are correctly installed and virus free, we would love to hear from you. Our staff and volunteers have a limited range of IT skills but an ability to explain new and updated systems together with their operation would be beneficial. You would have an opportunity to help develop interactive and AI exhibits within the museum and work with us to offer an improved visitor experience.