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.

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.

We recruit, train and match local volunteers with vulnerable adults to provide invaluable support in times of need. Short-term advocates may be involved in:- Listening to someone in need and trying to understand the challenges they face; their point of view and finding out what makes them feel good and valued. Understanding their situation and what may be stopping them from getting what they want. Offering support to tell other people what they want or introducing them to others who may be able to help. Helping someone to know what choices they have and what the consequences of these choices might be. Enabling a person to become more independent and have more control over their life. Short-term advocates will gain experience of a variety of situations as well as an understanding of services that are available to vulnerable adults in West Fife.

Woodcraft Folk are currently running three groups in Camelon. These are all Elfin groups for children age 6 to 9 ; Carmuirs Elfins runs at Carmuirs Primary School from 3 to 4:30pm on Mondays. Easter Carmuirs Elfins runs at Easter Carmuirs Primary between 5:30 and 7pm on Tuesday evenings. Tamfourhill Elfins runs at Tamfourhill Community Hall between 6 and 7pm on Thursday evenings. Groups meet term time but may organise daytrips and camps in school holidays. Our groups aim to develop children and young people's confidence and awareness of the world. We promote big ideas like equality, co-operation and environmental sustainability through fun activities. We do a wide range of activities including games, craft, exploring nature, bushcraft, drama, discussions and songs. As well as weekly group nights we take part in day events and camps with groups from across Scotland. If you are interested in joining our friendly team of volunteers please get in touch with Clare Ritchie, New Groups Project Co-ordinator by emailing clare.ritchie@woodcraft.org.uk or phoning 07421 745780. We will provide induction information, taster sessions and training opportunities.

Volunteer Community Researchers wanted to help improve the lives of people living with dementia in the community of North Stirling and being involved in an innovative community development project.

Full Description Are you interested in how data can be used to improve lives, services and public policy? Or how Scotland can make the most of the data we already have and discover new and exciting things about society? Administrative Data Research Scotland (ADR Scotland) is seeking people to join its new Public Panel. Panel members will help the team explore and understand the views people across Scotland hold about the use of public sector data for research.

Looking for Mentors to meet with adults with Cystic Fibrosis regularly to build a trusting relationship and provide ongoing emotional support and encouragement. Adults living with this progressive and debilitating condition can face a variety of challenges that disadvantage them soically, financially and in the workplace. The relationship will help achieve a better quaility of life by braodening their horizons, improving their confidence abd increasing their independence.

What role could you play in empowering witnesses of crime? Victim Support Scotland is looking for Witness Support volunteers all across Scotland to provide practical and emotional support to those witnesses attending court visits in their local area. You will be given in-depth training into court procedures and the juridical system, develop skills in listening and support. This is your opportunity to join a lively network of volunteers and grow personally and professionally. All reasonable expenses will be reimbursed. As you will be working alongside staff and witnesses, good oral and written communication skills are essential to this role as is the ability to work in a non-judgemental manner. PVG checks and references required. ***For all enquiries, please tell state where you reside - thanks***

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.