We are looking for welcoming and enthusiastic volunteer(s) to lead short health walks in Moray -- currently these gentle walks are based in Forres, Elgin, Cullen, Buckie, Lossie and Keith. It's sociable, relaxed, fun and flexible -- and there is great support for our volunteers. Becoming a volunteer walk leader requires you to commit around an hour or so of your time weekly (but there is room for flexible dates!) and to sometimes complete a small amount of preparation & paper work for the walk. Health walks encourage people who have not exercised for a while, find walking boring, or lack confidence to join a walking group because they think they will not be able to keep up. Walks are free, short, low intensity, safe and social and are usually followed by a cup of tea or coffee and a chat! Over the next year we plan to build upon our network of gentle exercise activities across the Moray region. To help us achieve this we are looking for friendly and supportive volunteers who enjoy walking, meeting new folk sharing the wide ranging health and well- being benefits of gentle physical activity. We would love it if you could help us set up indoor and outdoor Strength and Balance sessions as well as new Health Walks to boost our provision in the area, helping the people that need it to access these opportunities. Volunteer walk leaders receive on-going support from the Health Walk co-ordinator, too. If you are a people person, like to walk and the outdoors please get in touch!

GRA's Baby Bank is a new project opening at the end of March 2021. We require an assistant to come into the hub on a weekly basis to sort through donations and stock, and to maintain stock control Duties Include: Sorting donations Cleaning donations General tidying of the Baby Bank Area Assisting with putting requests for items together for customers

GRA's Uniform exchange was established last June to recycle school uniform from the local area. We take donations of uniform, wash and process them and re-distribute to local school children Duties Include: Sorting Donations Cleaning donations i.e washing, drying and ironing General tidying of the Uniform Exchange Area Assisting with putting requests for items together for customers

Hub Advisors support clients accessing information and assistance. The role can include assistance with: Digital Access Form Filling Making applications for benefits Access to other services such as the food bank, baby bank and uniform exchange Signposting

Are you passionate about volunteering? Do you want to help others? How about joining PKAVS Third Sector Interface as a Volunteer Opportunities Assistant and combine the two? We are currently looking for a volunteer to provide administrative support to our Volunteer Support Service. We are looking for an enthusiastic volunteer who would be willing to help the local TSI with the following tasks: • Gathering volunteer opportunities • Making sure volunteering opportunities are up to date. • Support online Volunteer Drop-in when necessary If you have any questions about this opportunity, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Grampian Child Bereavement Network (part of the ARCHIE Foundation charity) provide direct support to bereaved children and young people throughout Grampian. Due to an increased demand in our service we are seeking volunteers in a variety of areas including: responders to visit bereaved families, fundraisers, event and admin helpers and a treasurer Key objectives of our Volunteers are: To support the work of GCBN through contributing to the range of services provided. To make a positive difference to the lives of the children, young people and their families who have been affected by bereavement Our responder service entails people visiting bereaved families and undertaking direct support work with children and young people and their families. We also run event days for children staffed up by our volunteers. We are particularly keen to recruit a volunteer with a financial or accounts background to take on our treasurer role. Good support and training is provided to all volunteers e.g.: induction includes self awareness, policy and procedures of charity. Training in child protection and bereavement support. Support from coordinator and board of trustees. All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated. For more details please contact: Malcolm Stewart, Coordinator at E Mail:gcbn@archie.org or tel.: 01224 554152.

Community Connectors… Spare a couple of hours a month to support fellow peers of life challenges in their local area. Expenses, supervision and training are provided. Are interested in self-management and increasing their own wellbeing as well as supporting others. Instilling a sense of meaning and purpose to progress in life. Are all Champions of Moray Wellbeing Hub who share peer-values such as mutuality, intentionality and authenticity- they take personal responsibility to opt out of the project at any time as appropriate. Are PVG checked (Protection of Vulnerable Groups), covered under insurance and are provided with orientation training and regular support by a local supervisor. Are trained by Moray Wellbeing Hub to have effective peer-support skills. May even become friends or companions in the long term who support each other in their community to get the most from life, but respect boundaries and are willing to negotiate, commit to and reflect on these. Community Connectors focus on a mutual trade of human resource - one human supports another to engage and connect in their local community. In return they are also helped to connect.

Home-Start Aberdeen supports local families, who may be vulnerable or suffering from isolation, with Home-Start Aberdeen aims to prevent family crisis and breakdown in vulnerable, struggling families with young children. *Our home visiting volunteers: >Offer support to a local family in their own home for 2-3 hours per week. >Receive training and ongoing support. >Help others develop their parenting skills. >Encourage families to engage with their communities. >Provide practical guidance on budgeting and household management. >Connect families with other relevant organisations and services. All of our home visiting volunteers are carefully matched with a Home-Start family to ensure that the relationship is as productive as possible for everyone. Regular training is provided and all volunteers have a co-ordinator who provides ongoing support and meets with them regularly. *Why volunteer? People choose to volunteer with Home-Start Aberdeen to: >Make a difference to a family’s life. >Give something back to their local community. >Return the support they once received from Home-Start. >Share a similar experience. >Boost confidence. >Prepare for returning to work or to progress career. >Do something fulfilling with spare time. *Data gathered by Home-Start UK last year indicated that more than 90% of the families supported by Home-Start volunteers said they felt: >More involved in their children’s development. >That their children’s emotional and physical health and wellbeing had improved. >Better able to manage their children’s behavior. >Less isolated. >Less stressed. >More able to cope with day-to-day running of the house. >That they were using local services more. *Find out more >For an informal, no-pressure chat about becoming a volunteer with Home-Start Aberdeen, telephone 01224 693545 or email volunteering@homestartaberdeen.org.uk . Further information is also available on our website at http://www.homestartaberdeen.org.uk/want-help/home-visiting

Be rewarded and have new experiences, volunteer with us as a Family Support Volunteer. Key Details • Western Isles wide project. • Flexible and variable days and hours throughout the year. Can you: • Understand the needs of new mums and dads. • Empathise with parents struggling to cope. • Be respectful and non-judgemental. • Understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality. What you can expect: • You will provide practical and emotional support to parents. • Visit families in their own home and sometimes accompanying them to groups or activities in the community. • Play a key role in working with parents to friendships, confidence and skills which will enhance their lives and enable them to give their children the best start in life. What we can offer: • Gaining experience in working with children and families. • Being involved in your local community. • Be part of our friendly team. • Meet new people. • Gain a sense of pride and self-worth.

Be rewarded and have new experiences, volunteer with us as a Family Support Volunteer. Key Details • Western Isles wide project. • Flexible and variable days and hours throughout the year. Can you: • Understand the needs of new mums and dads. • Empathise with parents struggling to cope. • Be respectful and non-judgemental. • Understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality. What you can expect: • You will provide practical and emotional support to parents. • Visit families in their own home and sometimes accompanying them to groups or activities in the community. • Play a key role in working with parents to friendships, confidence and skills which will enhance their lives and enable them to give their children the best start in life. What we can offer: • Gaining experience in working with children and families. • Being involved in your local community. • Be part of our friendly team. • Meet new people. • Gain a sense of pride and self-worth.