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Feniks "Leith Conversation Cafes" project aims to encourage cultural bridging in Leith as well as improving the wellbeing of those involved. The 'Conversation Cafes' will be open, drop-in groups based in local community cafes, that welcome anyone to join in on respectful and friendly discussions of topics that matter to them. The triweekly groups will be organised and hosted by a coordinator and a small team of multilingual volunteers who will create a minimal structure.
Skilz is a non-profitable charity, and our mission is to enhance the lives of individuals and communities by providing a diverse range of opportunities, which promote Health and Wellbeing for all.
Our Introduction to Sport class is aimed at Under 5's & their parent or carer. Little one's have the chance to explore a range of sports equipment inspired by Free Play and structured games or activities. The sports coaches help with all aspects of the class. They plan and execute a fun and enjoyable session which allows the families to interact with one another and build positive relationships through sports. Songs, Dance & Smiles is an intergenerational class that is aimed at Under 5’s & their parent or carer and older adults. The hope is to create relaxed sessions that bring joy and form long lasting friendships. Participants are led on an adventure of exploration and magic as they learn and develop language and social skills using a variety of props that stimulate the imagination and senses. Sessions are created to focus on interactive participation for everyone.
What you could expect:
• Setting up and taking down equipment
• Collecting fruit from the local supermarket
• Session planning
• Delivering sessions
• Interacting and befriending with the families
• Completing risk assessments
Were looking for someone with
• The ability to participate in the delivery of sessions
• A friendly and outgoing personality
• Good communicational skills
• Good organisation skills
We ask for commitment of 1 hour per week. Introduction to Sport is delivered on a Saturday morning. Songs, Dance & Smiles is delivered on a Thursday morning.
Skilz will provide any necessary support or training that is needed for this role so that volunteers can feel confident and happy when volunteering with us.
What’s in it for me?
Volunteering at these groups has several benefits for you including:
• The opportunity to work with members of the local community
• Meeting new people and making new friends
• Being part of a team of coaches
• Developing new skills
• Enhancing your ability to deliver sports sessions
• Expanding your knowledge of Charity work
Please contact Lauren Simpson on 07535396523 for more information.
VTO provides free one to one tuition to children and young people (aged 8-18) to help tackle the attainment gap in Scotland. We work with young people from diverse backgrounds including those from low income families, care experience, EAL or those faced with perceived barriers to learning. Our volunteers are responsible for developing a person-centred tutoring experience online. A key part of this role is relationship building, mentoring, instilling confidence and empowering young people through education. Volunteers from a range of diverse backgrounds and experiences are welcome.
What will I be doing?
* Working one to one with a young person who requires tutoring support online
* Relationship building and mentoring
* Instilling a growth mind set towards learning
* Monitoring and recording progress of learning and keeping in contact with your assigned Learning Communities Co-ordinator
* Tutoring in English, maths and potentially other subjects, dependant on experience
* Sourcing and creating engaging ways to support pupils’ skills and learning
Skilz is a non-profitable charity, and our mission is to enhance the lives of individuals and communities by providing a diverse range of opportunities, which promote Health and Wellbeing for all.
Skilz DJ Project offers an 8-week programme that works to compliment the Curriculum for Excellence. Each session works closely to meet the Significant Aspects of Learning to support education.
Students are offered a varied programme that is child centred and allows them to collaborate and tinker with the latest DJ technology as they discover the many ways to manipulate and generate new sounds. Each session will encourage students to be active creators as they take songs they know and make it their own, putting fun into music. Our DJ tutors deliver the curriculum in schools all around Dundee and Angus by teaching all the technical aspects of DJing. The tutors encourage the children to be creative and explore through the music that they enjoy. They also make sure each child is working towards making a personal mini mix by the end of the 8-week programme.
What can you expect to be doing?
• Setting up and taking down equipment
• Helping children navigate through the music platforms and DJ software’s
• Demonstrating all aspects of a DJ controller
• Helping deliver sessions
• Interacting and befriending with the children
• Completing session plan evaluations
• Helping write case studies
• Completing risk assessments
We are looking for someone with
• With experience in DJing or music
• A friendly and outgoing personality
• Good communicational skills
• Good organisation skills
• Suitable IT skills
• Preferably has a driving license (not necessary)
We ask initially for commitment of 1-3 hours per week for 8-weeks. Depending on how many schools are booked in for the DJ programme the commitment could vary.
Skilz will provide any necessary support or training that is needed for this role so that volunteers can feel confident and happy when volunteering with us.
Volunteering at the DJ Academy has a number of benefits for you including:
• The opportunity to work with children
• Meeting new people and making new friends
• Being part of a team of DJ tutors
• Developing new skills
• Enhancing your ability to DJ sessions
• Expanding your knowledge of Charity work
Please contact Lauren Simpson on 07535396523 for more information.
Skilz is a non-profitable charity, and our mission is to enhance the lives of individuals and communities by providing a diverse range of opportunities, which promote Health and Wellbeing for all.
Our Glow Sports program launched in Arbroath in 2018 and was run in partnership with Active Schools Angus to offer FREE UV sports sessions to primary aged children. Following the success of The People's Project campaign, we secured funding to continue to expand our GLOW sessions within our area. Alongside our work in schools, our funding has allowed us to provide FREE Glow Sports activities in partnership across Angus.
Our sports coaches plan and deliver exciting multi-sport sessions that can be completed in the dark with the use of UV lights. Travelling between Dundee and Angus areas to provide these fun sessions for all children.
What can you expect to be doing?
• Setting up and taking down equipment
• Session Planning
• Delivering sessions
• Interacting and befriending with the children
• Completing risk assessments
We are looking for someone with
• With experience in DJing or music
• A friendly and outgoing personality
• Good communicational skills
• Good organisation skills
• Suitable IT skills
• Preferably has a driving license (not necessary)
We ask for a flexible commitment throughout the week. Most sessions last 1 hour. However, there may be more than 1 session at a time. Time for travelling is also considered.
Skilz will provide any necessary support or training that is needed for this role so that volunteers can feel confident and happy when volunteering with us.
Volunteering at Glow has several benefits for you including:
• The opportunity to work with different children
• Meeting new people and making new friends
• Being part of a team of Sports Coaches
• Developing new skills
• Enhancing your coaching ability
• Expanding your knowledge of Charity work
Please contact Lauren Simpson on 07535396523 for more information.
Skilz is a non-profitable charity, and our mission is to enhance the lives of individuals and communities by providing a diverse range of opportunities, which promote Health and Wellbeing for all.
Skilz Community Health & Wellbeing Project is a person-centred and community needs-led project in Arbroath. We offer free sport, physical activity and recreational activities which is open to the community. Sessions are inclusive to all; however, we work with partnership organizations to specifically support those experiencing poverty, mental health issues, social isolation and loneliness, poor confidence and self-esteem, those who are physically inactive and those who are managing long-term health conditions.
Our staff host groups across the week that are inclusive for ALL. Providing the opportunity for anyone to take part in the sessions that we offer. The staff oversee the running of the following groups and provide a welcoming experience for regular and new participants. The staff also work in partnership with other organisation around the local area to provide FREE groups for the local community. These include:
• Walking group,
• Crochet for beginners,
• Blether & Brew,
• Seated Exercise,
• Gentle exercise,
• Digital Skills,
• Social Drop In,
• Art group, Yoga,
• Leisure Photography,
• Table tennis
• Advanced Long Distance Walking Group.
What can you expect to be doing?
• Setting up and taking down equipment
• Session Planning
• Delivering sessions
• Interacting and befriending with all participants
• Completing risk assessments
• Travelling between multiple local venues
Were looking for someone with
• Experience in working with members of the public
• A friendly and outgoing personality
• Good communicational skills
• Good organisation skills
• Effective group working skills
• Preferably has a driving license (not necessary)
We ask for a flexible commitment throughout the week. Most sessions last 1-2 hours. There is a group that runs everyday of the working week so hours can be flexible to suit.
Volunteering within our projects has a number of benefits for you including:
• The opportunity to work with different people over the age 16
• Meeting new people and making new friends
• Being part of a team
• Developing new skills
• Enhancing communication and social skills
• Expanding your knowledge of Charity work
• Opportunity in working with vulnerable people
Please contact Lauren Simpson on 07535396523 for more information.
Would you like to support people who have served in the Armed Forces? You don’t need a military background, just some spare time occasionally, and an ability to get on with people from diverse backgrounds and age groups. If so, this could be the role for you.
What is a Helper?
SSAFA Helpers provide support to local SSAFA branches, so that the service to veterans and their families can run smoothly. Perhaps you could help out at an event, take care of some office admin, or give a talk about SSAFA?
Why do we need you?
We’ve been supporting the Armed Forces community since 1885. Our clients come from all backgrounds and age groups and may have served in WW2 or in a more recent conflict like the Falklands or Afghanistan.
There are SSAFA branches throughout the UK and overseas who support local volunteers to deliver services to veterans, serving personnel and their families. Some branches are divided into smaller divisions to ensure the best local service delivery. Each branch has a team of volunteer caseworkers, support volunteers, executive roles, and fundraisers.
We have peak times throughout the year when we need extra volunteers. Whether you enjoy organising behind the scenes or being out meeting the public, we need people who can offer some time on a flexible basis.
When would you be needed and where would you be based?
This role will suit you if you are looking to volunteer on a flexible basis as and when you are available, and we need extra help. You may be based in an office, at home, or out and about at events.
The main thing that we ask for is your time! This will be a combination of attending meetings (mostly in person) and events, along with some reading of reports and documents all of which revolve around providing oversight and governance of the company and its activities.
It adds up to a few days per month with most of the business conducted at our company HQ in the Bridge of Don. There are board meetings once a quarter then a variety of sub-committees that meet 3-4 times a year. The expectation is that you will be a member of at least one of the sub-committees which should align to your area of interest and/or expertise.
On appointment, you will be registered as a company director at Companies House and you will meet with our Managing Director who will provide a comprehensive induction and introduction to the company.
A full role profile will be provided once you apply, so for now the key things to know are:
*What your duty is as a trustee: Responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charitable company, developing its aims, objectives and goals in accordance with company guidelines, legal and regulatory guidelines.
Protect the wealth and assets of the organisation and be legally responsible for the assets and debts of the charitable company.
*Term of office: Three years(with the option of a further three years)
*Remuneration: None, but out of pocket expenses are paid (excludes attending routine meetings)
*Statutory responsibilities: Ensure the company complies with its constitution, articles of association and relevant legal, regulatory and governance frameworks.
Provide leadership and assist with setting the overall direction and strategy of the company.
Ensure that the charity’s governance is of the highest possible standard.
Monitoring the financial position and ensuring that the company operates within its means and that there are clear lines of accountability for financial management.
Act as guardian of the charity’s assets, both tangible and intangible, taking all due care over their security, deployment and proper application.
Bring challenge and rigour to the business presented to the Board and its Committees and actively participate in the debate and discussion, offering expertise, advice and opinion as appropriate.
Fully meet the requirements of the trustee code of conduct Safeguard the good name and values of the charity.
*Your key attributes will be your professional experience and expertise, having worked in commerce and business at a management level. Ideally your past or present career will align with one or more of the following key areas:
• Finance and accountancy • Property and asset management* • Human resource management •Marketing and commercial development* • Digital and technology* • Health, safety and environment* • Legal and governance • Architecture, capital projects and procurement • Sports administration • Change management • Charitable enterprises.
*denotes area of particular interest
A fantastic opportunity to make a difference for people, the community and sport in Aberdeen. For more information please contact Tess Murphy, Corporate Support Manager and PA to the Board of Directors at thmurphy@sportaberdeen.co.uk
To help those in the Brechin/Edzell area who are experiencing difficulties in there life - poverty, loneliness, poor mental health, drug/alcohol issues. To provide a place in Brechin for people to come together
We are currently recruiting people to join our Citizen Panel as part of the Rural Centre of Excellence for Digital Health and Care Innovation (RCE) project happening in Moray. This project is part of the Moray Growth Deal and is focussed on economic recovery and service improvement within the health and care services in your local area.
As a citizen panel member, you will –
• Gain access to our new and exclusive engagement platform
• Be invited to participate in workshops, interviews and surveys
• Have the opportunity to be involved in a once in a generation project to improve services in Moray using digital