Young Volunteers between the ages of 14 - 20 are trained as befrienders before joining them online with Harry (Youth Coordinator). The overall aim is to enhance the young people’s confidence and skills through volunteering, and reducing social isolation for older people as well as increasing usage of technologies, the conversation will be on group video call until face to face can return. The project will train, support and provide supervision for young voluteers to lead on delivering the sessions (with support and supervision from the Project Coordinator) for older people, with those invovled shaping the discussion and activity at each session. At this time the theme of the sessions are split into being very relaxed, organic and over a cuppa (Tuesdays) and a more structured quiz (Wednesdays) It is hoped that in addition to the positive impact the project will have on residents, the befriending will allow volunteers to build confidence and gain valuable social skills under the support and supervision of the project worker.

Do you believe in the power of the arts to change lives and transform cities and communities? Aberdeen Performing Arts is looking for new Board Directors to join our Board at a pivotal time of our story as we recover, rebuild and re-open our venues and re-imagine our future after the Covid-19 pandemic. -About Us We are an award-winning independent arts charity running three of Scotland's iconic arts venues - His Majesty's Theatre, the Music Hall and The Lemon Tree. We stage more than 800 shows a year, attract audiences of 450,000+, run three festivals, support new work and talent through our production company, Freshly Squeezed Productions, and we run a year-round creative learning and talent development programme for young people and local communities. We provide a box office service for 25+ venues in the North-east and we run an in-house food and beverage operations (two restaurants, two cafe bars and six bars). -What's in it for you • You'll shape the company's strategic direction • You'll make a difference to individuals, communities and the city through arts and cultural activity • You'll have scope for personal development • You'll contribute to the work of one of Scotland's largest arts and cultural organisations -What's involved • The Board is responsible for setting and maintaining the overall strategic direction and governance of Aberdeen Performing Arts • Four Board meetings a year, usually a Monday at 4pm for 2 hours • Attendance at a minimum of one sub-committee meeting every quarter • Reasonable preparation time required to read all board reports 1 week prior to board/sub-committee meetings • Be an ambassador for and representative of Aberdeen Performing Arts • Appointments are for up to three years initially and start in November 2021 We are looking for people with a strong interest or experience in the performing arts who can contribute to the work of the Board by bringing a positive attitude, relevant skills and expertise and who can fulfil an ambassadorial role. Our Board members are voluntary and therefore unpaid but expenses for attending meetings are reimbursed. We encourage applications from everyone and want to hear from people from a wide range of backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities including those that are often under represented either in the arts or on boards. We also interested in applications from individuals with the following backgrounds, skills, knowledge and experience: diversity and inclusion, hospitality, fundraising, customer service, environmental sustainability and HR/organisational development. For more information download an application pack - https://aberdeenperformingarts.peoplehr.net/Handlers/RichTextEditorImageDownload.ashx?file=/Board%20Recruitment%20Pack%20(web).pdf or contact recruitment@aberdeenperformingarts.com Apply online at https://aberdeenperformingarts.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=94500b5b-4193-4f10-8f48-953f517c632b or send your CV and cover letter explaining why you'd make a great addition to our Board to recruitment@aberdeenperformingarts.com by 9 August 2021

Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop (ESW) is looking for volunteers to help with maintaining the grounds around our building which will include weeding and clearing foliage, some trimming of hedges and other similar jobs. Time commitment requirement is dependent on the person applying and their availability, even just 1 day would be good and we are also open to people coming regularly over the summer.

Keith Community Radio (KCR) is looking for new volunteers, specifically people who are interested in having their own radio show. KCR broadcasts on 107.7FM and online at kcr.fm. Full training will be given to new recruits! Volunteers have the option of either using our studio in Keith or preparing programmes remotely from home. See our Facebook page for further details. https://www.facebook.com/KCR107.7/

Event Assistant - To support The Fraser Centre Community Trust in the delivery of our film programme in our new 108c cinema in Tranent. - To provide assistance at the event under the supervision of our management team including: welcome the public to the Cinema; assist with ticketing; catering; front of house; prior, during and after the film. - To help ensure the venue is welcoming and safe for all users. - To share our love of the community, and love of films.

As a Voluntary Workshop Assistant you will become part of a team within our farm and gardens, set in beautiful surroundings 5miles outside of Aberdeen city centre and close to the Deeside Railway line. The opportunity does not require you to have previous experience, we just ask that you are caring, patient and willing to help our pupils, have an interest in people and different ways of communications. Our pupils age from 12-25 years old and as part of your position, you will be with them when they attend the various workshops (woodwork, metal, weavery, felt, candle, pottery, bike and Fruver- our food workshop)as part of their personalised daily routines and assist them with their tasks. Training provided in induction and support given throughout the volunteering time within Camphill School Aberdeen. A fantastic opportunity to help with all assistance making a real difference and greatly appreciated. For more details please contact Naomi Paton, Recruitment Administrator at E Mail: n.paton@crss.org.uk or tel.: 01224 866162.

Get In On the ACT ! - Volunteer at ACT Aberdeen today! ACT Aberdeen is a centrally located leading theatre and community hub for all. From new writing, to amateur dramatics to community cast collaboratives, youth theatre, musicals, festivals and so much more; there is so much to be involved…why miss out? ACT runs as a charitable organisation with a small core staff supplemented with an incomparable volunteer base of over 80 individuals of all ages. We truly are an intergenerational organisation, with performing arts tuition at the heart of what we do. Add into the mix a family ethos at ACT we can continue to be a theatre which champions in aiding everyone’s entitlement “…to an enriching cultural life, regardless of age or social circumstance”. Consider our theatrical calendar for our 350 seater auditorium and our Volunteers, without whom we wouldn’t be able to achieve what we achieve! Such commitment is unrivalled in the North East and allows us to reinvest back into our community with new arts projects, youth theatre and festivals allowing for first theatrical experiences and more - and it has not gone unnoticed! ACT are recipients of the Queen’s Unsung Heroes Award and the Volunteer Friendly Award. With Volunteering experiences available such as Front of House ushers, Cafebar Attendants, Bar & Conference Attendants, Maintenance volunteers and much more - Why not get in on the ACT? For further information please contact Stephanie Walls on email: stephanie.walls@act-aberdeen.org.uk / tel.: 01224 635208.

Big Noise Torry works with children to help them transform their lives through music. We run afterschool clubs (term-time 2:30pm – 5pm) and holiday clubs (9am-1pm) for children in Torry centered around learning music. It’s really rewarding work where you will see children from the age of 6 learn to play instruments and grow into proud young people with a sense of accomplishment. The children come to Big Noise and learn to play their instruments, sing, work as part of a team, work alone, develop social skills and have lots of fun. As a volunteer you will be part of a warm, fun and dynamic team who mentor the children along their path. You will become a positive role model in the lives and become someone they look forward to seeing. We are looking for volunteers to support us in our afterschool and holiday clubs. Our volunteers help with everything from collecting children from school in our walking lines, helping with snack, helping with set-up and pack up, being a role model and helping them to play their instrument. No musical experience is required – as long as you are happy to learn and have fun. For more details please contact Kirsty Jackson, E Mail: kirsty.jackson@sistemascotland.org.uk / Tel: 01224 974707

Real Life Options is a charity which has services located throughout the UK , including Moray. They offer services such as Day Centres, Outreach and supported living to support people within their care to live their lives as full as possible. Currently, they are looking for people to join their Real Life Volunteers programme and specifically for people who would like to get involved with some creative activities such as Arts and Crafts, Baking/Cooking and/or Music. These activities bring such a huge positive impact to the people they support...and it is fun and enjoyable for everyone involved! During the last year it has been quite unsettling and now, more than than ever, the people Real Life Options support would really benefit from any time, commitment and kindness a volunteer could give.

Be part of the Big Knit by knitting little hats for bottles. Patterns available from Volunteer Centre and by e-mailing barra@volunteercentrewi.org We are just 2 months away from our Big Knit campaign deadline and still need a lot of hats to reach our target. We are asking the people of Scotland to knit or crochet little woollen hats for innocent smoothie bottles as for every hat knitted Age Scotland receives a donation from innocent. Anyone can get involved and your efforts will support lonely and isolated older people in Scotland.