Volunteer Officer – Assisting with Volunteering Activities for Adults (Voluntary position, training and travel expenses covered – 6 months) Place: Stirling Why TCV need you: The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) connects people to the green spaces that form a vital part of any healthy, happy community. From urban to rural, local parks and community gardens to Local Nature Reserves and Sites of Special Scientific Interest; from school grounds and hospital grounds to waterways, wetlands, and woodlands. By taking part in TCV activities people improve their health and wellbeing, develop new skills, build stronger communities and have a real impact on the environment. TCV are seeking enthusiastic individuals with a passion for conservation and enthusing others who are looking to develop their skills and gain experience in the sector. By giving your time to become a TCV Volunteer Officer you’ll be helping TCV to reach even more people and improve even more greenspaces for people and nature. Benefits to you: Volunteer Officers (VOs) take on roles with real responsibility – including leading projects and supporting groups of volunteers. Being a VO gives you the opportunity to build skills, knowledge and practical experience and enhance your employability. Some elements of the induction may be online and you will need access to a computer to complete some of the training. We will also organise some practical workdays for all new VOs to give you an introduction to some of the practical conservation activities TCV deliver. You will be supported by a nominated Senior Project Officer who oversees your training and development. You will receive a First Aid training qualification and the opportunity to attend courses on Project Leadership, Safeguarding, Risk Assessment and other training relevant to the specific role. What you need: TCV are looking for enthusiastic individuals with a passion for conservation and helping other to engage with the natural environment. You will be reliable, organised and punctual to ensure workdays run smoothly. Volunteers value the social aspect of our activities so it is important that you are able to interact with volunteers in a friendly manner to enhance their volunteering experience. No past experience of working or volunteering in conservation or with volunteers but you will have to demonstrate why you are interested in volunteering with TCV and how your personality and personal interests make you suitable for the VO role. No qualifications are required but a driving license is desirable. How much time: TCV are looking for a minimum commitment of 1 day a week for 6 months. It can be flexible in terms of which day it is or if it changes week to week. You can be VO for more than one day a week, which greatly improves the level of experience gained and increases the number of opportunities open to you. Indicate your availability in the applicationwhich can be discussed later. People are able to be a VO commitments around work, studies and other commitments. For further details please contact Rebecca Strofton on 07739447964. Please email r.strofton@tcv.org.uk for an application form and submit your application by 5pm on Wednesday the 30th of June. You will be supported in your role by experienced staff through regular meetings where issues can be resolved and guidance provided.

TCV and EPIC (Enabling Projects In Clackmannanshire) are looking for volunteers to work with us to help improve the green spaces and green networks of Clackmannanshire. Our work takes us all across Clackmannanshire with sites ranging from the Ochil Glens to high level paths, across community projects around the Hillfoot towns and to areas along the River Devon. Our work includes: • Wildflower Seed and Bulb Planting • Tree and Plug Planting • Path building • Scrub clearance • Removing Invasive Plant Species • Fence building • Pond building • Creating Habitats for Wildlife • Drystone Walling and much more Volunteering with us is a great way to: get outdoors, learn new skills, meet new people and make a real difference. Our days run each Tuesday and Thursday, from 10.30am to 2.30pm. Due to COVID restrictions, we cannot provide travel/pick-ups at the moment. Absolutely no prior knowledge, work experience or skills are necessary. All groups are run by an experienced leader who will give you training in the activities we do, the reasons why we do them and the tools we use. All equipment, tools and gloves are supplied. Please wear sturdy footwear and clothes you don’t mind getting a bit dirty. Please bring along a packed lunch and any water or juice you would like.

Fresh (Fitness, Recovery, Exercise, Safe, Health) Community Wellness - help in the community through providing wellness walks and chat safe space sessions, activities that connect with nature, fun litter picks, easy exercise education and fun fitness, befriending and mentoring to encourage those who may not currently be connected in the community, with gentle motivation from friendly community volunteers. As well as the inclusion of lived experience. To help in this important work we are currently seeking people to assist as Handy Person/Upcycling Outdoor Items Volunteers. A great and exciting way to volunteer, this is using reclaimed materials to create planters, art work, projects which the whole team could then be a part of too. Good support and relevant training is provided to all volunteers. Training offered for induction then optional specialisms as per individual. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. A fantastic opportunity to help and all assistance is greatly appreciated. For more information please E Mail us at: info@freshcommunitywellness.com

One Seed Forward is a constituted voluntary organisation based in Aberdeen City & Shire with the aim to encourage everyone to grow their own fruit and vegetables by giving them the means to do so. We focus on community locally by supporting families & community groups and education nationally through our OSF Garden Schools programme. We are looking for a detail-oriented and focused Secretary to join our committee reporting to the Chair and be responsible for the recording and documenting of the business of One Seed Forward. This is an unpaid position though expenses will be reimbursed. The estimated time commitment is 2-3 hours per week. -Secretary Responsibilities: • Record and transcribe minutes of all committee meetings and AGMs • Distribute minutes and other relevant information as required to all members in advance of each meeting • Maintain files of minutes, correspondence etc on the organisation’s behalf • Book meeting rooms if required or arrange video conference meetings to all attendees • Ensure meetings are in accordance with the organisation’s Constitution A fantastic opportunity to help. To apply or for further details please contact Bob Donald, Chair at E Mail: oneseedforward@gmail.com or tel.: 07929 418452.

Fresh (Fitness, Recovery, Exercise, Safe, Health) Community Wellness - help in the community through providing wellness walks and chat safe space sessions, activities that connect with nature, fun litter picks, easy exercise education and fun fitness, befriending and mentoring to encourage those who may not currently be connected in the community, with gentle motivation from friendly community volunteers. As well as the inclusion of lived experience. To help in this important work we are currently seeking people to assist as Gardening, Tidying & Nature Enthusiast Volunteers. A great fun way to keep Scotland beautiful. Helping with planting bulbs, tidy wildlife areas, helping to improve mental health for those in need, vulnerable or isolated, by regenerating local areas. Good support and relevant training is provided to all volunteers. Training offered for induction then optional specialisms as per individual. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. A fantastic opportunity to help and all assistance is greatly appreciated. For more information please E Mail us at: info@freshcommunitywellness.com

We are on the look-out for budding gardeners to help transform our Sensory Garden and outdoor space at the Aberdeen Science Centre. An ideal opportunity for those who are interested in gardening; those who enjoy the outdoors; or want to be a bit more active, helping in the local community and supporting a local charity create an inspiring outdoor space and sensory garden for visitors. We are flexible with times and working days, as long as you are keen to get stuck-in, we want to hear from you! Please contact us at email: volunteer@asc.scot for more details. Further information is also available on our website at https://aberdeensciencecentre.org/garden-volunteer/

One Seed Forward is a constituted voluntary organisation based in Aberdeen City & Shire with the aim to encourage everyone to grow their own fruit and vegetables by giving them the means to do so. We focus on community locally by supporting families & community groups and education nationally through our OSF Garden Schools programme. We are looking for a detail-oriented and focused media coordinator to join us reporting to the Committee and be responsible for maintaining and creating our media content. This is an unpaid position though expenses will be reimbursed. The estimated time commitment is 4-5 hours per week. -Media Coordinator Responsibilities: • Execute a results driven social media strategy • Develop and curate engaging content for social media platforms and websites • Assist in the creation and editing of written, video and photo content • Maintain unified branding across different social media channels • Interact with users and respond to social media messages, inquiries and comments • Create pamphlets and brochures to support our community and educational activities A fantastic opportunity to help. To apply or for further details please contact Bob Donald, Chair at E Mail: oneseedforward@gmail.com or tel.: 07929 418452.

We're looking for local volunteers to come and help at our Jupiter Wood Recycling Project where we're building: homes for nature, raised beds, benches and other items out of recycled wood for community projects. In our polytunnel workshop we are transforming recycled and donated timber into usable items for community projects. We're creating bird boxes, hedgehog homes, raised beds for growing vegetables, benches, shelters, mud kitchens, desks, shelves and many more. We will provide training and support but some skills in using tools and/or woodwork would be desirable. All sessions are running with reduced numbers and with COVID safety measures in place due to current guidelines. Speak to us in advance to find out what our volunteers are currently doing, how to take part and to book your space.

There are many tasks within the horticulture team and members are welcome to be involved in as many or as few as they wish. The team meet in Sugar Acre which is a very quiet and beautiful space, with heated polytunnels. Design Team: We would welcome people who have an interest in planters and basket design and people who have experience in creating wildflower areas and food growing spaces. Growing & Nurturing Plants: Seeds, bulbs, cutting divisions and plugs; we grow them all and the company is usually good. This is for people who love plants or would like to learn about them. we also have raised beds for those with limited mobility. Maintenance: Watering, feeding, pruning, etc. We usually wander around the village in a small group in the early evening when it is quiet and have a chat while tending to the plants. It is a very pretty and friendly place to be.

One Seed Forward is a constituted voluntary organisation based in Aberdeen City & Shire with the aim to encourage everyone to grow their own fruit and vegetables by giving them the means to do so. We focus on community locally by supporting families & community groups and education nationally through our OSF Garden Schools programme. We are looking for a detail-oriented and focused volunteer coordinator to join our committee reporting to the Chair and be responsible for our database of volunteers and volunteer opportunities. This is an unpaid position though expenses will be reimbursed. The estimated time commitment is 3-4 hours per week. -Volunteer Coordinator Responsibilities: • Recruiting, training, and supervising new volunteers. • Collecting volunteer information, availability, and skills, and maintaining an up-to-date database. • Using marketing tools such as outreach programs, e-mails, and volunteer databases. • Keeping new and existing volunteers informed about the organisation and volunteer opportunities. • Matching volunteers to opportunities that suit their skill sets, and ensuring they understand their responsibilities and receive the proper training. • Keeping schedules and records of volunteers' work. • Preparing codes of conduct and operating procedures to uphold the organisation's values. • Ensuring the organisation's purpose is conveyed to the public. A fantastic opportunity to help. To apply or for further details please contact Bob Donald, Chair at E Mail: oneseedforward@gmail.com or tel.: 07929 418452.