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

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

*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.

Urban Uprising was launched in the UK in 2017 with the aim to improve the physical, social and emotional wellbeing of young people struggling to elevate themselves. Since then our programmes in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Bristol have reached hundreds of young people and seen their confidence, self-reliance and resilience grow alongside their climbing skills. Due to growing success, the team is now starting a new project in Aberdeen and recruiting Session Volunteers. This is a crucial role in the successful delivery of our unique climbing programme, with individuals being responsible for helping to run climbing sessions alongside qualified instructors, creating a consistent experience for groups and participants, and providing participants with a positive role model. It is a hugely rewarding role. Through a structured programme, you will help young people learn how to climb safely and responsibly, but also gain improved self-esteem, develop life and employment skills, find adventure and a sense of community. If you wish to be considered for the role, please complete the form accessed through the following link: bit.ly/UUvolunteer For more information or further details please contact Ben Campbell, Project Coordinator at email: ben@urbanuprising.org / tel.: 07754622448 / web: https://www.urbanuprising.org/support-us

In 2018 and 2019, Strathmore Cricket Club ran cricket events exclusively for girls and women. These events had two elements: · CricHit – which is an exercise and fitness programme specifically developed for females · Softball Cricket – cricket games played with a softball The club plans to develop cricket for girls and women in 2020 and needs volunteers to help it do that. The club’s ambition is to establish regular girls and women’s sessions. CricHit – we would like to recruit and train volunteers who can deliver this programme to groups of girls and women. We would like to see the programme offered as an extra-curricular activity in school and on a regular basis at the club and in the community. Softball Cricket - This is the fastest growing aspect of the sport of cricket, in Scotland and across the world. We want to make sure that Forfar is part of that development. Girls’ and Women’s softball sessions are intended to be fun and social events. They normally include a mix of activities and games – with plenty of time for participants to socialise. They are flexible and try to take account of what participants want to do. For those who want to play more competitive games, sessions can be adjusted to make this possible. Strathmore Cricket Club is seeking to establish regular sessions at the club We are also keen to develop sessions at Forfar Academy – open to students and staff and have run some sessions for Brownie and Guide Groups in the past so the possibilities for this new venture are endless! To take these opportunities forward we also need volunteers in different roles, including to: · Promote and market programmes · Organise the cricket activities · Organise the social elements of events – music, catering etc This opportunity would be of interest to people interested in sports development, youth work, hospitality, marketing and promotion as well as for girls and women with an interest in fitness and sport.

Strathmore Cricket Club is keen to make the game available to people of all ages and abilities. It has piloted Walking Cricket for adults and is keen to develop this to run on a regular basis all year round. This session is designed to encourage adults involved to stay physically active. It is also a social opportunity for them, with the emphasis on fun, not competition. Sessions last for about an hour and involve a mix of skills practice and game playing This opportunity would be of interest to people looking to in work with adults in a learning, care or sports setting. It would also be of interest to people who want to develop their skills in engaging with people generally.

Please note: Due to current Scottish Government guidance, no face to face element of Scouts will take place. We are only using virtual means to contact volunteers and children. While we might not be meeting in person just now, we are meeting through Zoom and conducting activities. Ready to change lives? There has not been a better time to find out about what Scouts do. Every year we help 5000 Young People across the North East of Scotland enjoy new adventures; to experience the outdoors, interact with others, gain confidence and reach their full potential. Working alongside our youth members are thousands of adult volunteers, with a huge variety of roles and opportunities available, every group is different which means there will be a role for you in a way that you want to help. We offer flexible volunteering opportunities to suit you and our organisation would be delighted to talk to anyone who can offer their time when they can and in a way they are comfortable doing so. Volunteering with us is easy, fun and offers many opportunities for gaining externally recognised qualifications. Scouts offers once in a lifetime experiences for both our youth and adults members, such as trips to America, Romania, Uganda, Norway and we even have two members heading to Antarctica in 2021. Having a Regional Role means you get to make those experiences happen by supporting the operation of our sections. How much time you give is up to you, and you don’t need any previous experience and whatever you choose we’ll make sure you’re properly trained and supported. This looks great on your CV and at job interview and makes you stand out from the crowd. Are you ready to make a difference to the lives of local youth people and reach your potential? Get in touch now. Benefits being part of the Scouts • Access to training • Choose your closet group or one that suits you • Saltire Award / DofE supported • Flexible approach to do volunteering as and when you can • Supportive Volunteers • Progression opportunities • Make a difference to delivering Scouts to 5000 young people across the North East • Inclusive Organisation

Strathmore Cricket Club has a number of volunteering opportunities to offer to young people and adults working with people of different ages. This opportunity would be suitable for someone with an interest in working with children – in childcare, education or sports development ALL STARS - All Stars is a programme for 5-8 year-olds. It is designed to provide them with a positive first experience of the sport of cricket. There is a high emphasis on fun and playing simple bat and ball games. The programme runs for eight weeks and can run at any time of the year. At Strathmore we extend the opportunity to run through-out the year, moving indoors in winter. All volunteers will receive training appropriate to their role and current skills. They will also be supported by adults, working alongside them. Generally, we negotiate a form of contract with people, which sets out what they are committing to do and what we will offer in the way of support. Where young people are undertaking their volunteering as part of an award scheme or programme, the cricket club will provide the support and feedback necessary.