Team Jak provides practical and emotional support to children and young people with cancer and related illnesses, their family and friends and those bereaved. Team Jak Ambassadors can have different roles including family support and fundraising, including - raising awareness and fundraising opportunities such as bag packs, helping at a merchandise stand and collection buckets in supermarkets, schools, colleges, shopping centres and concerts. We will be hosting a number of larger fundraising events in Aberdeen throughout the year with the aim to raise £70,000 to open our Jak’s Den in Aberdeen. Family support roles can be rewarding and involve anything from playing with the children during our activity days and at our child and teenage groups, to making tea and coffee at our support sessions, talking with parents, sorting out merchandise bags and delivering to our newly diagnosed warriors in hospital, and preparing items for events. Volunteers receive initial induction training, ongoing support and any further relevant training opportunities. Team Jak have an Awards scheme and we hold a yearly event dedicated to thanking our volunteers and celebrating their success. All volunteers make a real difference and are greatly appreciated. For more details please contact: Caitlin Stewart (Children, Young Person and Family Coordinator) at email caitlin@teamjak.org.uk or phone.: 07852 877157/ 01506 412302

Team Jak provides practical and emotional support to children and young people with cancer and related illnesses, their family and friends and those bereaved. Team Jak Ambassadors can have different roles including family support and fundraising, including - raising awareness and fundraising opportunities such as bag packs, helping at a merchandise stand and collection buckets in supermarkets, schools, colleges, shopping centres and concerts. We will be hosting a number of larger fundraising events in Aberdeen throughout the year with the aim to raise £70,000 to open our Jak’s Den in Aberdeen. Family support roles can be rewarding and involve anything from playing with the children during our activity days and at our child and teenage groups, to making tea and coffee at our support sessions, talking with parents, sorting out merchandise bags and delivering to our newly diagnosed warriors in hospital, and preparing items for events. Volunteers receive initial induction training, ongoing support and any further relevant training opportunities. Team Jak have an Awards scheme and we hold a yearly event dedicated to thanking our volunteers and celebrating their success. All volunteers make a real difference and are greatly appreciated. For more details please contact: Caitlin Stewart (Children, Young Person and Family Coordinator) at email caitlin@teamjak.org.uk or phone.: 07852 877157/ 01506 412302

Do you want to make a positive difference in your local community? Then consider volunteering with the Youth and Extreme Clubs at Portgordon Community Church. Our clubs for young people make a positive difference and help young people improve their confidence and self esteem. Volunteers are encouraged to use their creative skills, helping with activities such as crafting or gaming sessions. Volunteering with the clubs is a great way to get to know your local community, so if you have an hour or so to spare, we would like to hear from you.

Volunteering with West Lothian Riding for the Disabled is rewarding and fulfilling. We want you to benefit from your time with us which means it’s not just our participants who learn and achieve their goals. We are looking for keen, enthusiastic, motivated volunteers to join our team! The main role of the volunteer is to interact with our riders and ensure they gain the maximum benefit from their lessons, as well as leading and side-walking with our horses and grooming and tacking them up. It absolutely doesn't matter if you have no experience with horses as training will be given. Our season is May to October. We hold lessons on a Monday and Wednesday evening and Tuesday and Saturday morning. Volunteers can join from age 12 – there is no upper age limit!

Would you like to volunteer alongside young people aged 8-16 years, encouraging and supporting them to reach their full potential, and at a place where their achievements are recognised and celebrated? Throughout their involvement with young people, the Youth Service aim to ensure that young people enjoy their youth work experiences, that they learn new skills and take part in opportunities with an emphasis on building relationships, learning together and having fun. The relationship that a young person has with Youth Work volunteers and staff is therefore central to what can be achieved and as a volunteer you will be directly involved in the youth club and it's activities. A volunteer that has a talent for passing on a skill in Sports, Arts & Crafts, Cooking & Baking and Music will quickly fit in with the needs of young people. You will help young people to participate, develop and grow so that they are confident, resilient and optimistic about their future. The club runs Fridays 7-9pm, volunteer needed 15 minutes before and after, term-time only.

*Could you help develop outdoor play activities for children and young people? Would you like to help children and young people engage in activities, developing their social skills and opportunities to have fun?* Aberlour Futures Aberdeen provide a range of play opportunities for children and young people in Aberdeen, which include school holiday play programmes in local parks and communities. The drop-in holiday programmes are popular with families who attend sessions regardless of the weather. During the school holidays we also provide a Woodland Explorers project for children and young people with support needs. Our ‘Loose Parts’ schools based programmes are delivered in school during the school term. Volunteer Play Rangers support children to have fun, be creative, make friends and develop social skills. If you are looking for an opportunity to develop your own skills, while making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people in Aberdeen, this could be the opportunity for you. >What will I be doing? Volunteers can make a difference to a child or young person’s life by: • Assisting with outdoor (and occasionally) indoor play activities delivering ‘Loose Parts’ free play opportunities. • Encouraging children and young people to take part in activities to build confidence and have fun. • Helping to empower children and young people to identify what their interests are and what they would like to learn. For more details please contact Shonagh Ferguson, Volunteer Coordinator – North at E Mail: shonagh.ferguson@aberlour.org.uk or tel.: 07864 625069.

Would you like to volunteer alongside young people aged 8-12 years, encouraging and supporting them to reach their full potential, and at a place where their achievements are recognised and celebrated? Throughout their involvement with young people, the Youth Service aim to ensure that young people enjoy their youth work experiences, that they learn new skills and take part in opportunities with an emphasis on building relationships, learning together and having fun. The relationship that a young person has with Youth Work volunteers and staff is therefore central to what can be achieved and as a volunteer you will be directly involved in the youth club and it's activities. A volunteer that has a talent for passing on a skill in Sports, Arts & Crafts, Cooking & Baking and Music will quickly fit in with the needs of young people. You will help young people to participate, develop and grow so that they are confident, resilient and optimistic about their future. The club runs Wednesdays 6-7.30pm, volunteer needed 15 minutes before and after, term-time only.

Beavers are 6 – 8 year olds and meet Tuesday nights during term time from 6:15pm to 7:15pm Cubs are 8 – 10.5 year olds and meet Tuesday nights during term time from 7:15pm to 8:30pm Volunteers are welcome to work with just one or both of these groups. (Usually people take on just one role) We are looking for volunteers to work with existing leaders to run games and activities for young people. No previous experience is required, but volunteers must want to work with children.

Team Jak provides practical and emotional support to children and young people with cancer and related illnesses, their family and friends and those bereaved. Team Jak Ambassadors can have different roles including family support and fundraising, including - raising awareness and fundraising opportunities such as bag packs, helping at a merchandise stand and collection buckets in supermarkets, schools, colleges, shopping centres and concerts. We will be hosting a number of larger fundraising events in Aberdeen throughout the year with the aim to raise £70,000 to open our Jak’s Den in Aberdeen. Family support roles can be rewarding and involve anything from playing with the children during our activity days and at our child and teenage groups, to making tea and coffee at our support sessions, talking with parents, sorting out merchandise bags and delivering to our newly diagnosed warriors in hospital, and preparing items for events. Volunteers receive initial induction training, ongoing support and any further relevant training opportunities. Team Jak have an Awards scheme and we hold a yearly event dedicated to thanking our volunteers and celebrating their success. All volunteers make a real difference and are greatly appreciated. For more details please contact: Caitlin Stewart (Children, Young Person and Family Coordinator) at email caitlin@teamjak.org.uk or phone.: 07852 877157/ 01506 412302

Bud is Poppyscotland’s brand new vehicle for exploration and learning, a truck that transforms into a mobile community space, comprising a mini poppy factory, micro-museum and with interactive learning opportunities. Bud is an interactive experience that encourages visitors to create their personal remembrance journey through exploring the exhibits. It is helping us keep remembrance relevant all year round. As a Bud Veteran Volunteer, you will support the delivery of the Bud project when Bud is in your area. This could see you supporting in one of the key tasks below:  Carrying out talks to groups (schools, girl guides, brownies, cubs, cadets etc.) members of the public and community organisations who are visiting Bud, or who you are visiting  Actively engage with small groups of visitors, answering questions about Bud and remembrance  Taking part in group discussions about the challenges – both positive and negative - faced by the Armed Forces community  To be flexible in the performance of the post and undertake duties requested by the Bud Team  Encourage people to complete the on-board evaluation at end of visit  Inform people of volunteering opportunities available through Bud project  Support the staff team in set up and take down at visits and events. Support staff in the delivery of activities with schools, groups and public visitors