AberNecessities is a local, non-profit charity with the aim of supporting underprivileged families in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. AberNecessities provides families with the essential items (nappies, clothing, toiletries, cots, etc.) that they need to care for their babies and children, helping alleviate the pressure of bringing up a young family with limited resources. Working with third sector organisations and childcare professional’s disadvantaged families are identified and subsequently provided with the essentials. Whilst we have a group of wonderful volunteers, we are always looking for more. In particular we require volunteers to help us sort the kind donations that we are receiving on a daily basis. This includes unpacking bags of clothes, toys, equipment; sorting these items; organising clothes; cleaning toys and equipment. A fantastic opportunity – all help makes a real difference to children and families across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. For further details please contact Michelle Herd, AberNecessities Trustee at E Mail: michelle@abernecessities.co.uk or tel: 07742 445464.

Scotlands social security system is being shaped by people with direct experience of the current benefits system, using Experience Panels. Experience Panels involve people with experience of the benefits that are being devolved to the Scottish Government, including: • most ill health and disability benefits including DLA, PIP, Attendance Allowance and Severe Disablement Allowance • Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit • Carers Allowance • Funeral Expenses Payment, Sure Start Maternity Grant, Cold Weather Payments and Winter Fuel Payments • Discretionary Housing Payments • Scottish Welfare Fund People who are acting as a parent/guardian, appointee or power of attorney for someone with experience of any of the above benefits are welcome to register to join the Panels. If you would like to register to become a panel member, you can complete the online registration form. Read more and apply online here https://www.gov.scot/publications/social-security-experience-panels-faqs/ Or call the freephone helpline to register over the phone 0800 029 4974. If you are participating in the Experience Panels it will not affect your benefits. Also, none of the information that you provide in any Experience Panels research will affect your benefits.

The opportunity will involve all aspects of running a credit union , from serving customers, completing forms to accounts or reception work. The opportunity would give an individual good banking experience, customer care not to mention team working skills . There are also good opportunities for training.

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Help us to increase our online business by writing about clothes, trinkets and all manner of treats to sell them on our online shop.

Time is a precious thing; donate yours and make a difference with Oxfam. We are looking for people to join the friendly volunteer team in the Haddinton Oxfam shop to work with others volunteers to create a welcoming sociable atmosphere and increase the shops's sales. As a Front of House Sales Assistant you would be: - Serving and helping customers - Accurate cash handling and credit/debit card handling - Accepting donations (both cash and stock) - Restocking and rotating stock on the shop floor - Dusting and hoovering Volunteers have the opportunity to make a real impact on Oxfam's goal of working to overcome poverty and suffering.

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The driver will be involved with Foodbank and other general driving duties associated with the organisation including delivery and pick up of produce and disposal runs. The driver will need to be over 25 and have a clean driving licence. The successful candidate will need to be comfortable driving a transit van.

We need volunteers for our shop in Eyemouth; to serve the public, meet new people, pricing goods, and make lots of new friends. The volunteer should be good at listening and helpful.