Do you enjoy working with people? We are looking for volunteers who can provide practical support to those who are facing financial pressures. The Bridge Support Adviser works alongside the Money Adviser and offers support that will help the client gain the skills that they need to make real change to their Financial Wellbeing. You will assist the client to identify their hopes and to work within the remit of improving their financial wellbeing, to support the client to meet these goals. This may involve working with the client to find ways of getting the best deal with utilities/phone etc or more practically with meal planning, shopping and cooking habits. Each client will have their own individual needs and the Bridge Support Adviser will help the client gain the skills they need to reach their goals. Your work with each client is time limited to encourage independence and empower. If you are interested in this opportunity, you can apply through https://bit.ly/2IhbRaC

The Clackmannanshire Befriending Project recruit, train and support volunteers who befriend isolated, vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people (aged 8-18) in the local area. Volunteers are paired with a young person, meet them on a regular basis (usually fortnightly) and take part in fun activities in the community. This could include going swimming, bowling, ice skating etc. This usually happens after school, in the evening or at weekends, depending on when the volunteer is available. Befrienders are reliable, trusting and a positive role models for these young people who often find themselves in a challenging situation at home or school. Activities are “timeout” for young people who often live in difficult circumstances. These young people often benefit from an adult befriender who they can talk to and trust, as well as providing them with a reason to get out of the house. The project helps young people with their social skills, self-esteem, school attendance/ performance, resilience, personal safety/ health and relationships. Young people are referred from local schools, social work or other partners. Befrienders are aged 18 years or over, have spare time on a regular basis and are committed to befriending for a minimum period of 12 months. If you are interested, contact us today for an informal chat.

We are looking for volunteers who are passionate about people and can support those facing financial hardship to regain financial control and move forward positively by delivering money advice and assist clients to reach debt solutions. The Money Adviser works alongside a Support Adviser to assist our clients to regain control of their finances. The Money Adviser builds a relationship that will reduce the clients stress and assists them to gain an accurate view of their finances. You will then help the client find solutions to their money concerns. The Money Adviser will assist the client to manage any debt they have and may negotiate with creditors on their behalf. The Money Advisers work with their clients until such times as the client is debt free or feels able to manage their own finances. If you are interested in this opportunity, you can apply through https://bit.ly/2IhbRaC

Are you organized? Do you have a passion for people? We are looking for some Administration to support our Financial Wellbeing work. You will be help people in financial hardship regain financial control and move forward by ensuring that the clients Hope Plan Goals are actioned. The Financial Wellbeing Administration Support will assist our Advisers to maintain full and accurate case records in accordance with Bridge Money Advice Service systems and support the team as they negotiate with creditors on our clients behalf. This will ensure that our clients receive the highest standard of advice & support possible and will have a significant impact on their Financial Wellbeing. If you are interested in this opportunity, you can apply through https://bit.ly/2IhbRaC

- A trainee adviser goes through the Basic Training Course. - Interview clients - listen to the client and let the client explain the problem. Help the client to clarify the issue by exploring the problem and asking questions. - Giving information - use Advisernet, online services and reference books to find out the correct information. - Give advice - explain the information to the client and the choice that the client has, so he/she can decide what to do. - Give practical help - for example, filling in forms, doing a benefit calculation, speaking or writing to another agency on behalf of a client. - Record cases - make a record of the client's details so that further help can be given if a client returns to the CAB.

The North Lanarkshire Befriending Project are to help support vulnerable young people aged 8-18 in the local area through one to one outings. With social isolation, inequality and child poverty on the rise, the need for befrienders to help offer support to a child is higher than ever. Volunteers give a young person a positive role model in their life by passing on their skills and experience, enabling them to try new things and simply providing them with a few hours of fun. Your young person may have experienced social isolation, bullying, domestic abuse or neglect, parental drug and alcohol abuse, may have learning difficulties, may be a young offender, or any combination of these. By giving up just a couple of hours every fortnight, you could make a real difference where it is needed most. Volunteers are recruited, trained and matched 1-1 with a young person, meeting them on a regular basis and participating in fun activities within the local community. Victims of circumstance, vulnerable young people often benefit from an adult befriender who they can talk to and trust. Our project has helped many young people in the past with their social skills, self-esteem, school attendance/performance, resilience, personal safety/health and relationships. As a volunteer, you would have the satisfaction of helping a young person in need, increasing your own confidence, enhancing your skills and experience – all the while having fun as you do so! Please email sue.vanhoren@volunteeringmatters.org.uk or telephone 01698-337488 to apply.

An exciting opportunity to make a real difference in your community. As a Community Health Champion you will help the elderly in your community, once discharged from hospital, to regain their independence, confidence and participate in community life. This can range from making sure that their house is warm and there are basic foods in for their return, to encouraging and motivating them in their recovery by volunteering alongside the START team, offering social and practical support, collect prescriptions and basic shopping, pop in for a chat, telephone support, and engage in local activities.

Volunteers will be given training on how to deliver and facilitate educational workshops that are designed to give people who are on low income or affected by the welfare state the tools to become financially resilient. The volunteers will work closely with the Community Finance Co-ordinator, who will provide them with the training and support needed. They will deliver the education workshops to members of the community with the Community Finance Co-ordinator and build their skills and experience. In time, there may be opportunity for the Volunteers to lead the delivery/facilitation of the workshops, depending on ability.

Food and Fun was introduced by the Council as a pilot to deliver free meals and activities to children in key areas of Aberdeen during school holiday periods and has been rolled out on a permanent basis. Over Christmas, as an extension of the project, special events were hosted for young people to enjoy the festivities – from ice skating and crafts to a disco and visit to Santa. For everyone involved in Food and Fun there’s a busy period ahead. The main aim is to ensure children continue to be fed, recognising the importance of school meals during term time for a large number of families, and also to provide the opportunity to take part in physical activity in a nurturing environment. The initiative has been recognised with awards – but the reward and motivation for the many people who have put their heart and soul into developing the programme is in the positive impact there is on children, families and communities. When we talk about our purpose – about caring for our city and our people – we think Food and Fun is a shining example that we can all be incredibly proud of. Many participants obtain great life skills which has assisted them in securing other opportunities as well as the personal development and satisfaction that this also brings. All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated. To volunteer / for more information please contact Martin Smith, Locality Inclusion Manager at E Mail: martinsmith@aberdeencity.gov.uk or Tel.: 01224 788538.

The Gate Charity was founded in 2011 to provide practical help for positive change by operating various projects such as a Soup Pot, Foodbank, Home Starter Pack Project, School Uniform Bank, Community Café, and small peer led social groups. Our services support a variety of people, for example those affected by homelessness, addiction, mental health conditions, social isolation and poverty. A marketing / social media volunteer will be responsible for updating our company website, our internal media folder and our Facebook page on a weekly basis. It would also be useful if the volunteer would be happy to market our services throughout Clackmannanshire to promote our projects which supports people affected by addiction, poverty, mental health, social isolation and domestic abuse. The volunteer will work very closely with our Centre Manager who will also provide any support and training required to support the role within the organisation. Volunteer’s expenses and full training will be provided. Computing skills is essential to update our social media and website. It would be useful if the volunteer has some marketing experience to promote our projects throughout Clackmannanshire. It would be useful but not essential if the volunteer has some marketing experience.