The Partnership works to raise awareness of the challenges faced by people with disabilities and to break down barriers, overcome challenges and improve quality of life. The group comprises approximately 15 members of the public, working with five local councillors, and its vision is to: a) To bring about improvements to the lives of people in Aberdeen City who experience exclusion because of disability by promoting a rights-based approach to disability equality. b) To create a society where disabled people are valued, respected and included in the life of the City. c) To encourage and promote inclusion and equality. d) To create fair opportunity by identifying and removing the disabling barriers which disabled people face daily including prejudice, discrimination and negative attitudes. e) To provide a means of partnership, consultation and joint action with Aberdeen City Council Meetings are held at Aberdeen Town House (entrance from Queen Street, Aberdeen). There is also the option to join the meeting remotely if you choose to do so. The Disability Equity Partnership (DEP) has 6 meetings over the year. Examples of projects we have been working on include the City Centre Masterplan, Union Terrace Gardens, webpage and information accessibility to reduce barriers and improve access to information, goods and services. A fantastic opportunity to make a real difference and all volunteers are greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Baldeep McGarry, Equalities Officer at email: BMcGarry@aberdeencity.gov.uk or tel.: 07767353006.

Scotland Versus Arthritis is looking for individuals willing to lead short health walks in your area, lead on other physical activities, or facilitate virtual support groups. Full training and on-going support for volunteers will be available. We are also looking for expressions of interest from anyone keen to become an instructor of Tai Chi or Qi Gong for arthritis. The current Covid restrictions have meant that for many the wait for treatment may be a year or more away. Painkilling prescriptions are seldom more than a temporary relief. Support and exercise can however offer a better way to self-manage the daily on-going pain and fatigue. In readiness for the eventual lifting of lockdown we are asking, can you spare an hour or two each month to help? Please contact your local Development Officer, Dr. P. Neville, p.neville@versusarthritis.org or phone 07501 501114 for details.

Get connected to what's happening in the Cullen and Deskford area with this volunteer role! This vibrant and welcoming community council is looking for someone to help with taking minutes at their meetings. Meetings are held monthly, on third Tuesday of the month (except July). Meetings are held in Cullen Community Centre and occasionally Deskford Community Hall. Both halls are accessible. Meetings are likely to return to face to face in August 2022. They could be hybrid meetings, subject to availability of technology. The minimum age for the role is sixteen, the minimum voting age by which people can become a local Community Councillor, though if you are lucky enough to be younger, please make contact and we will have a role for you! A laptop, with an up-to-date version of Microsoft Office, will also be available for the volunteer. For more information about the role please contact Cullen and Deskford Community Council via e-mail cullendeskfordcc@gmail.com

Active Schools in Moray provides opportunities for children and young people to participate in school sport and activities. Our aim is to get all children in Moray active, in and out of school, so that it benefits their health, confidence and social skills. We offer a range of extra-curricular clubs before, during and after school that are designed to increase children’s levels of physical activity. We are looking for volunteers who would be interested in assisting or leading these activity sessions. If you or someone you know has - A passion for sport An interest in working with children An interest in gaining new experiences An interest in providing new opportunities An interest in giving something back to the community Then please get in touch by emailing us: http://sportinmoray.co.uk/mcsh/active-schools/contact-us/ We can provide our volunteers with - ✅ Voluntary hours towards Duke of Edinburgh/Saltire Awards ✅ Hours towards college/uni placements ✅ Free qualifications and coaching courses ✅ References for college/uni/job applications ✅ PVG applications ✅ Full support with all admin work (registers, risk assessments, festival/tournament entry) ✅ Full coaching equipment and resources ✅ Support and mentoring throughout You can decide how often you would like to volunteer, we are flexible in our approach and we will work around your availability. Sessions include a variety of sport and activity -- from badminton to football, from dodgeball to trampolining, from netball to table tennis, from general fitness training to skipping -- or perhaps there's a sport that you have experience of, that you would like young people to try. Volunteers can choose to help at a lunch time, or after school, or even during school holidays. You can give as little as 45 minutes a week.

Are you a positive role model who could give support to a child or young person in Renfrewshire or Inverclyde? Do you have an enthusiastic approach and an ability to connect with children and young people on a 1-1 basis? We are looking for volunteer mentors to support vulnerable children and young people aged 8-14 years old, who are Looked After at Home. What will i be doing? Direct one-to-one mentoring with a child or young person within Renfrewshire or Inverclyde. Providing support for children/young people to access social opportunities and take part in fun activities within their local area Working alongside a child or young person to set personal goals and motivate and encourage them to take part and make choices in their lives Listening to a child/young person by valuing and respecting their feelings, views and opinions Where required taking an active part in reviews and evaluations.

We are seeking new Trustees to join our Hospice Board, to contribute knowledge, skills and innovative thinking to drive the organisation through the next stages of growth and development. The Ayrshire Hospice provides excellence in palliative and end of life care for adults with life-limiting illness across Ayrshire and Arran. We provide a wide range of services and care in people’s homes, care homes and hospitals, as well as within our In-Patient Unit and Living Well Hubs. In fact, we can provide care anywhere a patient considers their home to be. Family members, close friends and carers are also supported both during a person’s illness and in bereavement. Our vision is to reach and improve the lives of everyone in Ayrshire and Arran affected by life-limiting illness. Now in our 4th decade and embarking on a transformational upgrade of our home at Racecourse Road, Ayr, there has never been a more exciting time to be an Ayrshire Hospice Trustee. Join us and be part of our unique journey. The Board is responsible for the strategic direction, accountability of the organisation, as well as risk management, quality and performance monitoring. Trustees are expected to challenge and contribute to the development of the organisation and ensure financial controls and governance systems are robust, transparent and compliant with regulation. We are specifically seeking a Treasurer position and someone with experience in the health and social care sector with equality and diversity of thought being absolutely important. We are seeking individuals that: • Have experience navigating change and transformation • Have strong understanding of governance and compliance structures • Can demonstrate passion for and belief in the work that we do • Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills • Have a proven ability to build and maintain strong and productive relationships • Are committed to equality, diversity and inclusivity at all levels Specifically, in relation to the Treasurer Trustee position, we are seeking an individual who also has: • Experience of charity finance, fundraising and pension schemes All skill sets and backgrounds will be considered – if you are an innovative and forward thinking individual who shares our core values, we would like to hear from you. Time Commitment Trustees should be able to commit to, when possible, attending 4 Board meetings and 4 Board seminars per year. In addition, Trustees are expected to attend any Committees they are allocated to which are held on a quarterly basis. The total time commitment for a Trustee is equivalent to 1 working day per month (approx.) including Board and Committee meetings which are held in the early evening. Trustees are also encouraged and will have the opportunity to take part in ambassadorial activities and fundraising events. How to Apply To apply, please email your CV and supporting letter to trusteerecruitment@ayrshirehospice.org along with details of 2 referees (please note that referees will not be contacted until offer stage or without prior consent). Closing date for applications is Friday 10th February 2023. Applicants will be shortlisted for interview based on their application matching detail provided in the Job Description. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 1st and Friday 3rd March 2023. Any application or discussion will be treated in the strictest confidence. Informal enquiries can be made to the Ayrshire Hospice Board Chair and Depute Chair. Tom Steele, Chair of the Ayrshire Hospice Board tom.steele@ayrshirehospice.org Elizabeth Morton, Depute Chair of the Ayrshire Hospice Board elizabeth.morton@ayrshirehospice.org

We are looking for someone who has the skills to help to set up a small woodworking shop to assist learning disabled adults to use suitable equipment to produce woodwork projects.

Health and Social Care Moray's Buddy scheme provides a wide variety of volunteering roles to help reduce social isolation for those who are vulnerable aged 18 to 100+. The aim is to keep people connected to their local communities and in some cases reconnected to activities previously enjoyed. Health and Social Care Moray deal with requests covering the whole of the Moray area and currently support 105 volunteer buddies aged 16 to 90. This service is in high demand having received over 1200 requests for volunteers in just over 7 years. Could you volunteer to help with us? Please check out website www.moray.gov.uk/volunteering , or contact us by email on volunteering.CC@moray.go.uk

Volunteering Matters Overview At Volunteering Matters we believe everyone in the UK should have the opportunity to thrive, so we bring people together to overcome some of society’s most complex issues through the power of volunteering. We partner with communities to overcome adversity, tackling social isolation and loneliness, improving health, developing skills and opportunities. And because we’re a national charity, we do this at scale, sharing our expertise and building partnerships to make an even bigger impact. We turn local knowledge and energy into action and progress, building stronger communities and a better future for all. Project Overview Our Family Supporters in Edinburgh project offers practical and emotional support to families across the city of Edinburgh, empowering them to face a range of life challenges. We recruit, train and match dedicated, local volunteers to help families every step of the way, spending 1-1 time together on a personalised set of goals chosen by the family, for the family. We can help in many ways, such as improved living standards, budgeting, healthier eating, better school life and behaviour, access to health and wellbeing aid, as well as introducing parents to community resources, to name a few. So far, thousands of families across the UK have benefitted from our service and we are now delighted to extend the programmes reach to families in Edinburgh. Who can volunteer with us? Our volunteers are locally based people with an understanding of the challenges that families are facing. Aged 18+, each volunteer brings different life experiences and skills that they can use to help the family they are matched to, offering support on a weekly basis for an hour or so each week, usually for 6-9 months at a time that suits everyone. They build a strong relationship based on trust and mutual respect, acting as a friendly face who listens and cares about the family. All volunteers are interviewed, trained to the highest standards and undergo disclosure checks before being matched with a family. We also encourage and welcome volunteers who have the ability to speak multiple languages join our team! What can we offer volunteers? As well as the sense of achievement that comes through supporting a family, our volunteers will have the opportunity to learn and develop new skills, attend social events with other volunteers and enhance their employability. Certificates are provided upon completion of induction training and at the end of the commitment, with project staff happy to provide references for future studies or employment.

Volunteering Matters Overview At Volunteering Matters we believe everyone in the UK should have the opportunity to thrive, so we bring people together to overcome some of society’s most complex issues through the power of volunteering. We partner with communities to overcome adversity, tackling social isolation and loneliness, improving health, developing skills and opportunities. And because we’re a national charity, we do this at scale, sharing our expertise and building partnerships to make an even bigger impact. We turn local knowledge and energy into action and progress, building stronger communities and a better future for all. Project Overview Our Family Supporters in Edinburgh project offers practical and emotional support to families across the city of Edinburgh, empowering them to face a range of life challenges. We recruit, train and match dedicated, local volunteers to help families every step of the way, spending 1-1 time together on a personalised set of goals chosen by the family, for the family. We can help in many ways, such as improved living standards, budgeting, healthier eating, better school life and behaviour, access to health and wellbeing aid, as well as introducing parents to community resources, to name a few. So far, thousands of families across the UK have benefitted from our service and we are now delighted to extend the programmes reach to families in Edinburgh. Who can volunteer with us? Our volunteers are locally based people with an understanding of the challenges that families are facing. Aged 18+, each volunteer brings different life experiences and skills that they can use to help the family they are matched to, offering support on a weekly basis for an hour or so each week, usually for 6-9 months at a time that suits everyone. They build a strong relationship based on trust and mutual respect, acting as a friendly face who listens and cares about the family. All volunteers are interviewed, trained to the highest standards and undergo disclosure checks before being matched with a family. We also encourage and welcome volunteers who have the ability to speak multiple languages join our team! What can we offer volunteers? As well as the sense of achievement that comes through supporting a family, our volunteers will have the opportunity to learn and develop new skills, attend social events with other volunteers and enhance their employability. Certificates are provided upon completion of induction training and at the end of the commitment, with project staff happy to provide references for future studies or employment.