The Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme (RSVP) encourages and assists older people 50+ to use their skills and experiences to volunteer and keep active in retirement. Across the Forth Valley region we have hundreds of older people volunteering in their communities including in local NHS hospitals, primary schools, our Healthy Walking Group and charitable knitting groups. Volunteering can have a huge impact on the people we support, the local community and volunteers themselves. People who volunteer are less likely to become socially isolated and experience fewer health problems, while socialising more and having fun in their spare time. RSVP Forth Valley are currently recruiting a Volunteer Walk Organiser. Our Walking Group has been on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic but is ready to re-start. The Volunteer role includes performing administrative duties for the walking group who meet 1-3 times per week. As our organiser, you will help to recruit and induct new walk leaders, oversee the walk schedule to ensure each walk takes place safely and to recruit new walkers to join. The Walk Organiser would also take part in quarterly meetings of the RSVP Forth Valley Organisers committee who oversee the delivery of the wider programme. Each walk is led by a trained walk leader and of course, you will have the opportunity to also take part in our beautiful walks around the Forth Valley. Full support is available and provided by peers, volunteers and our buddy organisation Volunteering Matters who are a national volunteering charity.

This new role is to support the charity in their central Alloa charity shop. The purpose of the role will be assisting in the day to day running of The Gate’s charity shop to maximise sales and profitability. Volunteer's duties will include: · Assisting and serving customers, and providing a high standard service. · To assist with processing stock, including sorting, steaming, pricing and hanging of donated items. · To be involved with the till operation and the handling of cash (although this is not a necessary requirement). · To promote public understanding of the work The Gate delivers and the importance of raising funds through the shop. · To promote and apply The Gate’s Health and Safety Policy. Required skills, qualities and experience: · Good communication and customer care service skills are essential to fulfil this role. · Being able to work as part of a team environment and with the general public is essential. · Previous retail experience would be useful, but not essential. Volunteers can expect to receive ongoing support and training as appropriate. The recruitment process is initiated by calling 01259 218766 and sharing your interest in the role. This will be followed by an informal interview where references from one/two referees will be taken.

We’re looking for volunteers to operate our national helpline, supporting individuals over the phone. You’ll provide support for people who have received a digital device as part of Connecting Scotland, supporting the most vulnerable to get online. Queries range from enquiries about the programme, to basic support with turning on or using a device. We call these volunteers Digital Champions. This role is done remotely at the moment due to COVID-19 but there is possibility to work from our Edinburgh office in the future. The role is open to the whole of Scotland. The role tasks include: covering a minimum of one weekly 2-hour helpline shift, providing responses to enquiries and basic digital support to callers, logging any calls that require follow-up , supporting our staff in obtaining monitoring details from callers.

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

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

Aberdeen Multicultural Centre (AMC) is an outcome driven, user led charity, committed to making a positive impact on the lives of wider communities in Aberdeen. AMC encourages co-operation and integration amongst diverse community groups. AMC’s vibrant aims are to support communities from social, economic, welfare & environmental perspectives. AMC has run Climate Change projects for the last five years aimed at awareness raising and changing behaviours in relation to home energy efficiency, active travel, food waste, recycling and home gardening amongst diverse communities in Aberdeen. AMC has become cultural hub of communities in Aberdeen. AMC has been organising different cultural events such as International Mother Language Day, Aberdeen Mela- One World Day, Multicultural Burns Night etc. AMC also involved in different sports & physical activities such as Multicultural Football Festival, Multicultural Bike Rally, Wellbeing & Mindfulness Meditation Sessions, Relaxation & Chair base exercises for BAME older people etc. Post Covid-19 recovery stage we are looking to go back to our normal operations and activities. Planning ahead we need a grant proposal writing volunteer’s support to our team. A fantastic and exciting opportunity to assist in the continued successful development of Aberdeen Multicultural Centre and make a real difference for people and communities. All help is greatly appreciated. For further information please contact Ahashan Habib, Centre Manager at E Mail: a.habib@abmc.org.uk or tel. 01224 561992.

Our facilities provide key support for many children and young people. Like all environments, after a while they require a little refresh, re-painting & good clear out. In preparation for our summer holidays, we are hoping to give our playscheme and our offices at Carnie Drive a good clear out, paint & refresh. If you’re an excellent painter and decorator, have a little time and energy to spare for us, we’d love to hear from you! Whatever amount of time you can provide is massively welcomed. For further details please contact Megan Linklater, Engagement Officer at E Mail: engagement@grampianautisticsociety.org.uk or tel.: 01224 277900.

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. FRESH Community Wellness is an expanding local group. Many of our volunteers also volunteer for other services and groups. If you have a couple of hours free to spare each week and are enthusiastic about the idea of motivating others to make “safe choices” in their lifestyles, we would love to hear from you. Feel free to get in touch. Further details are also available via our websites and social media at www.freshcommunitywellness.com , https://twitter.com/FreshCWellness and https://www.facebook.com/freshcommunitywellness FRESH Community Wellness offers a free befriending/ active wellness service for people of all ages in the Aberdeen area. We use motivational interviewing (MI) techniques to help make positive changes to lifestyle. By lending an ear and offering gentle encouragement, we hope to help anyone in the community, vulnerable, in need, lonely to meet the goals and make the changes that matter to them. With confidence and without judgement. FRESH meets up regularly at outdoor locations throughout the city, 6 days a week. As well as being Covid safe, meeting outdoors gives everyone the space for some fresh air and light exercise. A great chance to meet some new people. Equally, if they are more introverted, a spacious outdoor setting means that plenty of room to split up into smaller groups, for a quieter chat. At the meet-ups, we usually go for a relaxed walk in the area, whether that be the beach, a park, or alongside one of Aberdeen’s beautiful rivers. This is a great environment for a confidential chat if you feel like it. But if not, we also tend to focus on a particular activity at each session, such as litter picking, or on a particular discussion topic, such as cooking on a budget. We also offer signposting towards the “safe choices” offered by local services. And, we should mention, we always make sure that everyone who comes gets a decent snack and something hot to drink. All of our volunteers are trained in the use of naloxone and basic emergency response. Some of our volunteers have had first-hand experience of alcohol or drug dependencies, as well as personal journeys of treatment and recovery. But regardless of our individual background, and regardless of yours, all of us will treat you without judgement, and with empathy, kindness, and respect. A fantastic opportunity to help and all assistance is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact Linda Walker at E Mail: info@freshcommunitywellness.com or tel.: 07816168479.

Putting yourself forward to assist any organisation / group or association is to the benefit and promotion of their objectives and what they stand for within the communities they operate. Police Scotland Special Constables contribute a competent and professional support backup to the organisation as a whole. As a Special Constable you will have received training, be assessed and achieved a competent level of Police Legislation knowledge to work alongside your fellow Regular colleagues. A small range and example of the duties you could be involved in are from Missing person enquiries, Working on wildlife crime investigations, Anti-disorder patrols to deal with hotspots, Driving Police vehicles / Crewing patrol vehicles to Major incident door to door enquiries. Each Police Scotland Division have a Special Constable Coordinator to look after the deployment and development of their Special Constables. After initial training a Special Constable will deploy within their chosen area and develop their skill base with the assistance of their Coordinator and their respective Local Policing team. Example of comments from current Special Constables: -“I felt I could contribute to the community I live in and would have opportunities to meet and work with other people while doing a job I had always considered.” -“Serving the community is an integral part of a Special Constables duties, working as part of the local team and often with other agencies to provide essential services to those who require assistance in their time of need” -“Volunteering my time to my community has become something that I find extremely rewarding.” -“I have received a tremendous amount of encouragement, nurturing and support from all my colleagues, from the front office staff to my fellow Special Constables, Constables, Sergeants, Inspector and Chief Inspector. This makes volunteering for duties an easy decision, who would not want to be part of such an amazing team! “ *Interested in Police Scotland Special Constables please contact your Local Special Constable Coordinator or Police Scotland Recruitment at email Policerecruitmentaberdeen@scotland.pnn.police.uk (for Aberdeen) or email: aberdeenshiremorayspecialconstablescoordinator@scotland.pnn.police.uk (for Aberdeenshire and Moray). *Further information is also available at https://www.scotland.police.uk/recruitment/special-constables/

We require some support from volunteers to help person our phone in the office, support initial and general enquiries and be a friendly, supportive voice and face to those who call and attend at our office. Whatever amount of time you can provide is massively welcomed. For further details please contact Megan Linklater, Engagement Officer at E Mail: engagement@grampianautisticsociety.org.uk or tel.: 01224 277900.