Make a difference. Give advice in your local CAB As well as the satisfaction from seeing the difference you make, volunteering will equip you with new skills and many volunteers make friendships that can last a lifetime Are you a good listener, open–minded and don’t judge people or their circumstances and have 6 - 8 hours each week to spare? Then we would love to hear from you! The role of a CAB adviser is varied. Some of the things advisers do include: interviewing clients – usually in person, but sometimes by phone or e-mail; using Advisernet, the CAB Service’s electronic information system, to give information to clients; explaining the choices faced by clients, and what they mean; offering practical help to clients by writing letters, making phone calls and helping fill in forms; referring clients to other agencies if they are better placed to help; keeping confidential records of clients’ cases; preventing future problems by identifying issues that affect a lot of clients. This information can then be used to try and change laws, regulations and business practices - this is called “social policy” work. We are particularly interested to hear from people who have experience of webchat.

Make a difference and feel great. Gain experience whilst giving back to your local community. Learn problem-solving techniques. Improve your people skills. Work as part of a team while demonstrating individuality. Whatever time you have to give, for example, promote awareness of Youthinfo@CAB. Volunteers who would like to share their creativity and have an interest in social media, websites, creating posters.Information gathering on what is relevant to young people in the area this could be though various methods such as; organising focus groups within your school.Imaginative ideas in producing the Youthinfo@CAB Newsletter. Becoming a volunteer adviser within the Bureau. n.b The minimum age for an adviser is 18.

Make a difference and feel great. Gain experience whilst giving back to your local community. Learn problem-solving techniques. Improve your people skills. Work as part of a team while demonstrating individuality. Whatever time you have to give, for example, promote awareness of Youthinfo@CAB. Volunteers who would like to share their creativity and have an interest in social media, websites, creating posters.Information gathering on what is relevant to young people in the area this could be though various methods such as; organising focus groups within your school.Imaginative ideas in producing the Youthinfo@CAB Newsletter. Becoming a volunteer adviser within the Bureau. n.b The minimum age for an adviser is 18.

Make a difference. Give advice in your local CAB As well as the satisfaction from seeing the difference you make, volunteering will equip you with new skills and many volunteers make friendships that can last a lifetime Are you a good listener, open–minded and don’t judge people or their circumstances and have 6 - 8 hours each week to spare? Then we would love to hear from you! The role of a CAB adviser is varied. Some of the things advisers do include: interviewing clients – usually in person, but sometimes by phone or e-mail; using Advisernet, the CAB Service’s electronic information system, to give information to clients; explaining the choices faced by clients, and what they mean; offering practical help to clients by writing letters, making phone calls and helping fill in forms; referring clients to other agencies if they are better placed to help; keeping confidential records of clients’ cases; preventing future problems by identifying issues that affect a lot of clients. This information can then be used to try and change laws, regulations and business practices - this is called “social policy” work. We are particularly interested to hear from people who have experience of webchat.

Aberdeen Civic Forum represents the views of communities in Aberdeen on the Community Planning Partnership. We have an opportunity for someone with administrative skills to assist the Office Bearers in ensuring that the Civic Forum reflects and advocates the views of communities in Aberdeen as effectively as possible and is able to contribute effectively to Community Planning in Aberdeen. We would hope this person could minute the meetings of the Civic Forum. Training will be provided if necessary. You will be helping to make sure that all the communities of Aberdeen have their say when plans are made for the future of the City of Aberdeen. This opportunity is in a friendly working environment based throughout the city, with meetings most often taking place in the city centre. All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact Jonathan Smith, Chairperson at E Mail: civicforumaberdeen@gmail.com

To help provide advice in a welfare rights office. You will, after training and mentoring, be able to interview clients and provide information whilst being supported by our team. You will be able to offer practical assistance such as filling in forms and writing letters as well as doing arithmetic calculations for benefit entitlement. After training you will have a good knowledge of other agencies and will be able to refer clients as needed. You will be required to record cases and statistics.

The Solicitors' Room café in Edinburgh Sheriff Court provides drinks and snacks to lawyers to raise funds for local charities. The new, purpose-built café is open Monday to Friday and volunteers work in pairs, in shifts of either 9-11.30am, or 11.30am-2pm. Volunteers will: Provide a friendly and professional welcome to customers Serve a variety of snacks and drinks Keep the café area clean and tidy, adhering to Food Hygiene standards. Either open the café, or close it at the end of the day.

A volunteer adviser provides information and advice to members of the public in person or by telephone. This role includes acting on behalf of clients, interpreting information to allow clients to make informed decisions, talking to other organisations and being part of busy team. Citizens Advice Bureau has a computerised information system and case recording system. Angus CAB (SCIO) has offices in Arbroath, Montrose and Forfar. We provide an extensive training programme with opportunities to specialise after completion of training and ongoing support. If you have good communication skills, empathic and are able to use a computer please contact us on 01241 870661 ext 221 for more information.

To promote and lobby for equality acroos all areas of disability, raise awareness of group and increase membership to allow the voice of people with disabilities to inform decision that have an impact on their lives.

The volunteer would be expected to set up tea and coffee machines, check and record temperature of fridge operate cash register and serve clients. As the present volunteers are all senior ladies it would be preferable to have similar new members. It would unfortunately be unsuitable for anyone with a disability as there is little room behind serving hatch. Due to the sensitivity of some circumstances the need for confidentiality is of paramount importance.