Aberdeen in Recovery (AiR) was granted Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) charitable status in March this year. We are now looking to find talented, passionate and skilled people to fill some vacant seats on our Board of Trustees to help us grow and develop our innovative and solution focused new charity. This is a unique opportunity to help lay the foundations to ensure AiR has a long-term future as a charity with solid processes in place to ensure it meets its mission of: “To be a bridge from ‘dependence’ to ‘independence’ for the individual seeking to recover from problematic substance use and addictive behaviours”. This is such an exciting and invigorating prospect for individuals to get involved and be participant in the tsunami of change which is now gaining momentum and being driven by “Experts by Experience” and the vibrant Lived Experienced Communities which are blossoming, not only locally but are now established as a national phenomena. Since its conception, AiR and its members have worked tirelessly to establish and build collaborative relationships with professional services and third sector support agencies. We have consistently driven the message that individuals who have personal lived/living experience of active substance use, including Family members who have been affected by the addictive behaviours of a loved one, and the Recovery Communities they represent have something valid, essential and extremely beneficial to bring to described Recovery Orientated Systems of Care (ROSC). We can provide existing services and clinical structural systems with resources, skills and capabilities that they, no matter how much effort, time and money they invest, will never be able to offer or provide. So, it gives the greatest of pleasure to see this is now recognised on the highest levels that “Recoverists” can productively contribute to the design, development and delivery of truly person-centred ROSC. This being evidenced by the vision, philosophy and content of the Scottish Governments “Rights, Respect and Recovery” Drug and Alcohol Strategy. We also believe it is reaffirmed by the recent success in being granted funding from the Government’s National Development Fund, with our principle partner Alcohol and Drugs Action (ADA), for our ‘Recovery Peer Pathway’ joint two-year project. This collaborative venture will build on three years of pilot work to further establish and build proactive and productive Developmental Pathways within ADA and their Volunteer network while in synergy with AiR membership for individuals who desire to initiate change in their behaviours and outlook as they progress on their recovery journeys within, and imperatively out-with, statutory and formal support services. We believe that the blue sky thinking behind this project categorically and emphatically fits with the expectations, outcomes and concepts of the above Government policy. So, if you have lived experience, or a stakeholder interest, and a passion for recovery and are willing to give of yourself that another may learn, you will not find a better opportunity to indulge your appetite than from within Aberdeen in Recovery. For more information please contact Dermot Craig, Recovery Community Development Manager at E Mail: dermot@aberdeeninrecovery.org or tel.: 01224 638342 / Mobile: 07751 213108.

Do you have a passion for the power of technology? Our vision is to create... "A world in which digital services are equally accessible to all". As an AbilityNet Tech volunteer you can help unleash the power of technology to ensure that older people and disabled people are not excluded from the digital world. Overview All across the UK our 300 volunteers support older and/or disabled people at home to offer one-to-one support with their technology, whether that’s a computer, laptop, smartphone or tablet. Our volunteers: - Trouble shoot technical issues. - Offer impartial advice on technology. - Set up new tech and install hardware and software. - Show people how to use their tech at home e.g. shop online, send and receive emails and Skype with family and friends. - Make adaptations to support a disabled person’s specific technology needs. What will I be doing? - Contacting clients to arrange a date/time to support (home visits or supporting them remotely). - Carrying out tech support for the clients you have accepted. - Feeding back on progress via our online ticketing system. - Supporting your local Coordinator with promoting the volunteer service in the local area. - Getting together with other tech volunteers at team meetings and wider company events. - Undergoing training on technology, particularly adaptive technology. - Supporting other volunteers through our online chat facility Change the lives of disabled and older people. Benefit from technology and disability training. Network with a nationwide team of other Tech volunteers. Be flexible with your volunteering and plan it around your other work and home commitments. We pay travel expenses at 45p per mile. As you will be help vulnerable adults you’ll need an enhanced DBS check (England and Wales) PVG (Scotland), or Access NI check (Northern Ireland), which will be renewed/checked every 2 years (at no cost to the volunteer). Do you have a passion for the power of technology? Our vision is to create... "A world in which digital services are equally accessible to all". As an AbilityNet Tech volunteer you can help unleash the power of technology to ensure that older people and disabled people are not excluded from the digital world. “One of your advisors, Trevor, has been helping me with some very basic computer skills on a tablet that I have hardly touched since it was bought for me as a present from my wife. I suffer from Parkinson’s and it is very difficult for me to concentrate. Trevor has been extremely kind and patient and has opened up a world I hardly knew existed.” AbilityNet client Overview All across the UK our 300 volunteers support older and/or disabled people at home to offer one-to-one support with their technology, whether that’s a computer, laptop, smartphone or tablet. Our volunteers: - Trouble shoot technical issues. - Offer impartial advice on technology. - Set up new tech and install hardware and software. - Show people how to use their tech at home e.g. shop online, send and receive emails and Skype with family and friends. - Make adaptations to support a disabled person’s specific technology needs. What will I be doing? - Contacting clients to arrange a date/time to support (home visits or supporting them remotely). - Carrying out tech support for the clients you have accepted. - Feeding back on progress via our online ticketing system. - Supporting your local Coordinator with promoting the volunteer service in the local area. - Getting together with other tech volunteers at team meetings and wider company events. - Undergoing training on technology, particularly adaptive technology. - Supporting other volunteers through our online chat facility What are the benefits to me? As an AbilityNet Tech volunteer you can: - Change the lives of disabled and older people. - Benefit from technology and disability training. - Network with a nationwide team of other Tech volunteers. - Be flexible with your volunteering and plan it around your other work and home commitments. If you think you have what it takes to be an AbilityNet Tech volunteer apply online, https://abilitynet.org.uk/abilitynet-itcanhelp-volunteer-application. You will be contacted by a local Volunteer Coordinator to arrange an informal interview. If you would like more information, or to chat further about the volunteer role contact the AbilityNet Free Services team on 0800 048 7642, or email volunteers@abilitynet.org.uk.

Digital Champions help people who get devices through Connecting Scotland to do things online such as: · Connecting a device to the internet using Wi-Fi and entering the password when they need to. · Sharing documents by attaching them to an email. · Understanding that not all online information and content that they see is reliable. The aim is that with support from Digital Champions, learners will be able to use the internet safely, confidently and effectively. Digital Champions usually work in frontline positions in third and public sector organisations e.g. support workers, advice officers and befrienders but all staff who come into regular contact with service users can be a Digital Champion. The kind of things our Digital Champions will help our learners with are: · Setting up their device. · Setting up and email address · Show them how to use video calling. · Show them how to shop online. A support session with learners usually takes place in person once or twice a week but can also be done remotely if required. 30 – 45 minutes is usually enough time to make some progress without overwhelming the learner. All this will depend on who you’re working with and what they need. It also depends on how your organisation usually delivers support. If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity please contact VAA on 01307 466113 alternatively you can email – info@voluntaryactionangus.org.uk

Volunteer Telephone Befrienders are required to call vulnerable, lonely, isolated people within the Angus community for a friendly chat. Hopefully, when permitted, this will progress on to a visiting befriending service. If you would be interested in volunteering to partake in this valuable, worthwhile and fulfilling opportunity. Voluntary Action look forward to hearing from you.

We are looking for people to join our team of regional trained befrienders supporting those who are currently struggling with an eating disorder. Our Befriending Service provides personal support by linking people who are struggling with those who are recovered. Our trained volunteer befrienders will provide a weekly telephone call for approximately 6 months in order to support and guide someone towards recovery. The Befriending Service aims to reduce feelings of isolation, offer hope and to encourage people as they work on their recovery. Practical help towards eating well again is part of this service led by ABC's registered dietitian and nutritional therapist. It is really is helpful to be able to speak to someone who knows what the road to recovery can be like. Our befrienders have a big 'heart' for others and a wish to help them through. For more details please refer to our website www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk/befriending where you will find the Guide to Befriending.

The driver will be responsible for collecting and returning the minibus from either Grey Lodge Settlement in the Hilltown area of Dundee or Mitchell street Centre, Dundee City Council minibus. As a condition you need proof of Driving license with D1 & a mini bus MIDAS pass. There will be a requirement to sit a DCC minibus MIDAS test. Checking bus and filing with fuel will be needed. Awareness of Health and Safety would also be helpful. The main duties will include collecting group members from Mitchell Street Centre and driving to various places place of interest on their activity programme. This programme runs between August to June with breaks at Christmas and Summer. Participation in the programme is possible if interested.

Responsibilities will include: Ensuring the meetings are effectively organised. Ensuring the effective flow of business between committees. Providing information and data, or obtaining it from others. Ensuring actions are assigned by the committee to appropriate individuals. Upholding the requirements of governing documents; advising the Chair. Knowledge of mental health and substance use desirable.

Four Pillars is a Grampian only based LGBT+ Charity that looks after the community in relation to their mental, emotional, physical and sexual health. As a volunteer you will be at the heart of this unique service that looks to work with individuals on reducing risky sexual behaviour and STI/HIV transmissions whilst protecting the whole person. There are many different roles within Four Pillars and what kind of role you play is entirely up to you and your skills. For more information please contact Deejay Bullock at E Mail: deejay@fourpillarsuk.org or tel.: 01224 211963.

We are looking for qualified counsellors to take up a volunteering role with Hear Me. Hear Me provide counselling for men, women and children (aged 8 and above) who are survivors of sexual abuse. To help reach more people we are recruiting suitably qualified counsellors. Do you have…? · A postgraduate counselling diploma or equivalent · Minimum 450 hours (post-qualifying) 1-1 experience · Ability to commit 4 hours weekly for a year or more · Ability to travel throughout Angus If you do and would like to know more, please get in touch.

Hear Me is a counselling service for survivors (age 8+) of sexual abuse and volunteers enable this work to continue to flourish. Purpose of the role: - To support the organisation with a variety of administrative tasks which will highlight the work of the charity - Design and produce material to reflect the outcomes of the organisation We are particularly looking for someone who can help us input data & statistics on a monthly basis. This may be used to produce graphs/short reports. Can be done from home! Main tasks: · Reviewing policies/leaflets etc · Producing newsletters/designing posters · Compiling reports/graphs from data supplied · Becoming part of a subgroup to complete Volunteer Friendly Awards · Preparing training materials Want to know more, register your interest now!