Great opportunity to assist a gentleman with the upkeep of his large well established allotment. Looking for a keen gardener who also has handyperson/joinery skills. Jobs to be done include- weeding, planting and general gardening. Maintaining fencing, summerhouse and some woodwork. The allotment is large with frames for planting and a polytunnel. Things grown are, potatoes, onions, leeks, beetroot, cucumber, courgettes and peppers. There is a summerhouse with seating inside in case of any sudden downpour, a porta loo is also in place. Bacon or sausage bap and cuppa can be made on camping stove. Any relevant training including moving and handling, general guidance and ongoing advice and support would be provided. A fantastic, enjoyable opportunity to help and make a real difference. All assistance is greatly appreciated. For more details please contact Kim Styles, Care Manager at email: kstyles@aberdeencity.gov.uk or tel.: 01224 264005.

Camphill School Aberdeen has exciting new volunteer opportunities to help. As a volunteer you will become part of a team within one of our 10 residential Care homes, set in beautiful surroundings 5 miles outside of Aberdeen City centre and close to the Deeside Railway line. We are currently seeking people to volunteer as: > Voluntary Coworkers within Residential School and Care Homes: Our pupils age from 12-25 years old and as part of your position, you will be with them when they attend the school, farm and gardens, workshops or even riding stables as part of their personalised daily routines and assist them with their tasks throughout the day. > Voluntary Farm and Gardens Volunteers: Our farm cares for cows, pigs, goats, hens and alpacas. As part of your position, you will be with our pupils when they attend the farm and gardens as part of their personalised daily routines and assist them with their tasks. > Voluntary Workshop Assistants: You will be with our pupils 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. These opportunities do 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. Training is provided in induction and support given throughout the volunteering time within Camphill School Aberdeen. Fantastic opportunities 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.

As a Voluntary Co-worker you will become part of a team within one of our 10 residential Care homes, set in beautiful surroundings 5 miles 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 school, farm and gardens, workshops or even riding stables as part of their personalised daily routines and assist them with their tasks throughout the day. 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.

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.

As a Voluntary Farm and Gardens Volunteer 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. Please note- our farm cares for cows, pigs, goats, hens and alpacas. Our pupils age from 12-25 years old and as part of your position, you will be with them when they attend the farm and gardens 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.

This opportunity is for our TEA GROUP where people with additional support needs meet weekly to participate in a sociable meal time. This helps the participants improve their confidence and social skills through engaging in group activities in a safe environment. Along with a team leader the facilitator will demonstrate their own willingness to be involved in activities, encouraging group members to participate, engage socially, demonstrate appropriate behavior and promote an inclusive culture. The facilitator will also have the opportunity to assist the team leader in planning and preparing activities, engaging with participants, providing refreshments and preparing feedback at the conclusion of the session. There may be some petty cash-handling involved.

This opportunity is for our ZONE GROUP where people with additional support needs aged 11 to 18 meet weekly to participate in pre-arranged social activities that help them improve their confidence and social skills through engaging in group and individual activities in a safe environment. Along with a team leader the facilitator will demonstrate their own willingness to be involved in activities, encouraging group members to participate, engage socially, demonstrate appropriate behavior and promote an inclusive culture. The facilitator will also have the opportunity to assist the team leader in planning and preparing activities, engaging with participants, providing refreshments and preparing feedback at the conclusion of the session. There may be some petty cash-handling involved

This opportunity is for our DRAMA GROUP where people with additional support needs meet weekly to participate in pre-arranged activities that help them increased their confidence, ability and social skills through music, words and movement. Along with a team leader the facilitator will demonstrate their own willingness to be involved in activities, encouraging group members to participate, engage socially, demonstrate appropriate behavior and promote an inclusive culture. The facilitator will also have the opportunity to assist the team leader in planning and preparing activities, engaging with participants, providing refreshments during the session and preparing feedback at the conclusion of the session. There may be some petty cash-handling involved.

This opportunity is for our KALEIDOSCOPE GROUP where people with additional support needs aged 18+ meet weekly to participate in pre-arranged social activities that help them improve their confidence and social skills through engaging in group and individual activities in a safe environment. Along with a team leader the facilitator will demonstrate their own willingness to be involved in activities, encouraging group members to participate, engage socially, demonstrate appropriate behavior and promote an inclusive culture. The facilitator will also have the opportunity to assist the team leader in planning and preparing activities, engaging with participants, providing refreshments and preparing feedback at the conclusion of the session. There may be some petty cash-handling involved.

Attend monthly team meetings, help at regular focus groups of adults with LD and/or ASD, provide content for newsletter and distribute, support Advocators to deliver presentations, attend meetings to ensure adulst with LD and/or ASD views are being taken into account, ensure future plans reflect groups' needs, raise awareness of issues that affect adults with LD and/or ASD and create and sustain a safe environment which will encourage adults with LD and/or ASD to discuss issues affecting their lives.