RESULTS grassroots campaigners take action locally to fight global poverty – using their voices to change the world. They receive training and support to become skilled advocates, from influencing MPs to policy makers, and engaging others within their community. By joining a local group you will support our campaigns on global health, education and economic opportunities. You'll take campaign actions with us, from publishing articles in the media to meeting your MP, or organising local events.

Would you like the opportunity to support Mary’s Meals’ work to feed hungry children in some of the world’s poorest countries and help give them a brighter future? We’re looking for volunteers to join our global movement, to help raise awareness about Mary’s Meals and fundraise for our work. As a Community Volunteer you can contribute as an individual or become part of one of our local groups of passionate volunteers, helping to grow our movement by motivating and inspiring people in your local community to support our work. If you have a little time to spare, you enjoy meeting like-minded people, want to learn new skills and you’d like to help our amazing cause, then our Community Volunteer role is perfect for you! Volunteering is fulfilling and fun. By gifting your precious free time to Mary’s Meals, you can learn useful new skills, meet new people, and make a valuable contribution to our important work to reach more hungry children with life-changing meals in schools. We really need your help so we can keep our promise to the more than 1.8million children who rely on a nutritious daily meal at school from Mary’s Meals, especially as Covid-19 has hit many developing countries so hard. WHAT ARE MARY'S MEALS UK IN SHETLAND LOOKING FOR? We are looking for people who are passionate about ending child hunger and ensuring that every child receives a daily meal in a place of education. We have a range of activities that can be done from the comfort of your home, while Covid-19 restrictions are in place. They include: hosting virtual talks, spreading the word about our work on social media or holding screenings of our inspiring videos with family and friends. If you don’t mind public speaking, we can also train you to visit schools, Rotary Clubs and other local organisations to give talks virtually and generate support for our cause. As restrictions change across the UK, other key activities may include: • Sharing our story (in person) with local community organisations, schools, churches, and faith groups. • Organising fundraising events in your local area – such as coffee mornings, quizzes, and bucket collections. • Promoting Mary’s Meals’ fundraising campaigns in your community. • Distributing and displaying promotional materials and placing collection tins. • Helping to generate support from businesses in your local area. Our flexible volunteer roles allow you to raise awareness in your own community in whatever way you feel comfortable. All of our volunteer activities are tailored to suit your different skills and time constraints. This is a great opportunity to enhance your communication and/or event management skills, while also making a huge impact on the lives of some of the world’s poorest children. You can speak to your Mary’s Meals contact to discuss which elements of the role would be best suited to you. We have great opportunities to put your skills to good use, and we will provide training and support to help you in your role.

We are a small Trust (4 trustees) and we need help to fundraise for the Trust to carry on its work. The kind of fundraising we are looking for can be of all sorts: from organising events, producing sellable products to approaching donors. We are open to ideas.

This is a Christian organisation that require help with general duties in the shop but in particular sorting and bagging clothes and other items donated but also including, tidying the shop, helping customers

We are publishing/printing a newspaper and are looking for volunteers to train up to assist in this. Is also good for work experience. Should be computer literate and able to write articles etc. Proof reading skills an advantage. For more information about this interesting and exciting opportunity please contact: Paigham Mustafa T: 01224 635616 E: xeitre@hotmail.co.uk

Office administration and accounts opportunities available in our office in King Street for suitable volunteers. Should be computer literate with word and excel skills. For more information about this interesting and exciting opportunity please contact: Paigham Mustafa T: 01224 635616 E: xeitre@hotmail.co.uk

We are looking for volunteers in the Aberdeen area to help us raise awareness of Shared Interest to the public. Supporting our Member Engagement Team, you will use your local networks and contacts to do some or all of the following: *Raise awareness of Shared Interest through providing information to local groups, organisations and networks *Research and approach local media outlets for publicity opportunities such as community newsletters, local press and faith based media *Seek appropriate opportunities for display of Shared Interest posters and/or leaflets *Research social media for potential networks and audiences for Shared Interest in the local area You will have the opportunity to utilise and develop your communication skills and you will help us raise even more investment so we can enable even more disadvantaged communities to trade their way out of poverty. A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference. All volunteer assistance is greatly appreciated. For more details please contact Sally Seddon, Volunteer Engagement Manager at email: volunteers@shared-interest.com or tel.: 07795 825442. Further information is also available at www.shared-interest.com

We need volunteers to help raise awareness about Mary's Meals and fundraise for our work. As a Community Volunteer you will grow our movement by motivating and inspiring your local community to support our work. We need people who are passionate about ending child hunger and ensuring that every child receives a daily meal in a place of education. We have a range of activities that can be done from the comfort of your home that include: hosting virtual talks, spreading the word about our work on social media or holding screenings of our inspiring videos with family and friends. If you don't mind public speaking, we can also train you to give talks to schools, Rotary Clubs and other local organisations to generate support for our cause. As restrictions change, other activities may include: * Sharing our story (in person) with local community organisations, schools, churches, and faith groups. * Organising fundraising events in your local area – such as coffee mornings, quizzes, and bucket collections. * Promoting Mary's Meals' fundraising campaigns in your community. * Distributing and displaying promotional materials and placing collection tins.

Whether you are passionate about clothing, music or books, love to organise, know your bric-a-brac or even want to get creative with our displays, your time, and skills with be appreciated. Here at Oxfam we're dedicated to fighting poverty and inequality. Oxfam is a global movement of millions of people who share the belief that, in a world rich in resources, poverty isn't inevitable. We respond fast in emergencies, work on long-term projects with communities and campaign for genuine, lasting change. Our volunteers, staff, and those we aim to influence are all guided by our values of empowerment, accountability, and inclusiveness. There are several different areas in our shops that could use your expertise. Whether you are passionate about clothing, love to organise, know your bric-a-brac or even want to get creative with our displays, your time, and skills with be appreciated. If you have a couple of hours to give to Oxfam, then we'd like to hear from you. We want to hear from you if you are: • Reliable and honest • Willing to learn new skills • Interested in working with a team The role involves: • It's up to you! You can help behind the scenes or on the shop floor and you can branch out into different areas and do extra training. For example, team leader, online retail, social media, admin & accountancy roles, community outreach, and events organising.

Develop your skills and lead a team of up to 5 volunteers at a time in the daily running of an established charity shop in Hawick. Supervisory experience is a boost on any CV. Here at Oxfam we're dedicated to fighting poverty and inequality. Oxfam is a global movement of millions of people who share the belief that, in a world rich in resources, poverty isn't inevitable. We respond fast in emergencies, work on long-term projects with communities and campaign for genuine, lasting change. Our volunteers, staff, and those we aim to influence are all guided by our values of empowerment, accountability, and inclusiveness. We've developed a comprehensive training programme to give you all the skills and support you need to lead a team of up to 5 volunteers at a time. No experience is necessary, our only requirement is you are over 18 due to the nature of this opportunity. We value inclusiveness so have other exciting opportunities are available for those who are not yet 18. If you have a couple of hours to give to Oxfam, then we'd like to hear from you. Supervisory training and experience can really improve your CV and career prospects. You’ll learn all about: • Opening & closing the shop • Daily admin & accountancy tasks • Monitoring performance & training the team • Understanding sales figures &targets About you: • Honesty, reliability, and commitment • Hard working and a willingness to learn • Able to work well in a team What this role can offer the volunteer: • Significant supervisory experience and training to improve your CV • You'll make a real difference within the shop • Be part of a diverse. fun and energetic team *Boost your confidence, skills, and CV by volunteering*