We are currently looking for a volunteer minute taker for our monthly Board Meetings. Volunteer needs experience in taking minutes, using Word and accessing meetings online using Zoom.

The Holiday Clubs are split into two groups corresponding to Primary and Secondary age groups. The Clubs are based at various locations across Shetland.

Supporting children and young people to take part in activities such as sports, arts and crafts; games; visits to places of interest such as the fire station, open days and cinema.

Supporting children and young people aged from 4 to 19, to take part in activities such as sports, arts and crafts; games; visits to places of interest such as the fire station, open days and cinema.

Ability Shetland offers adults with disabilities the opportunity to take part in various sporting activities including swimming, badminton, bowls, football and much more. Volunteers join in and have fun helping our members enjoy their activities.

Volunteers are essential in every area of RDA life. From coaches to cake bakers, people support RDA in many different ways – and we always need more. Whatever skills you can bring, giving your time to your local RDA group will mean that more disabled people can enjoy the therapy and fun of horses. Volunteering with RDA should be rewarding and fulfilling – and we want you to benefit from your time with us. Our award-winning programme of volunteer training means it’s not just our participants who get the chance to learn and achieve their goals. We welcome volunteers of 12 and over, there is no upper age limit and we need a wide range of skills – not just with horses. RDA is a diverse organisation and we are at our best when we bring together people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. We’re looking forward to welcoming you to the RDA family, so why not find your nearest group today

*Do you enjoy meeting people? *Are you a good listener? *Advocacy offers a great opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our volunteers help people to take control over their lives and make their voices heard. All volunteers are fully trained in the skills needed to become an advocate. This is a great opportunity to help make a positive difference. If you think you might be interested please call or email and come in and have a chat to find out more. Please contact Joanne Grant at email joannegrant@advocacy.org.uk or tel 01224 332314 / 01224 332366.

*Time to spare? Time to listen?* *Do you want to do something inspiring and different?* *Become a Listening Ear volunteer with Grampian Opportunities* Grampian Opportunities is looking for volunteers for its Listening Ear project which aims to maintain and improve participant wellbeing through regular social contact with a matched listening ear volunteer. A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference. Excellent support and relevant training is provided to all volunteers. For more information please contact Lynn Esslemont, Co-ordinator at E Mail: info@grampianopportunities.org.uk or tel.: Tel No: 01467 629675.

*Caring for a child with a life-shortening condition is a full time job. Our families need help with activities and practical tasks. As a CHAS Home Support volunteer you will be matched to one family to support them with whatever tasks will help them most.* -What activities will I be involved in? The tasks will vary according to the family’s needs but will mainly be: • Sibling support – which can include help with homework, activity and play, drop off and pick up from clubs or groups • Practical tasks for the family - such as cleaning, ironing, shopping and/or dog walking • Emotional support – providing companionship, listening to concerns and building a relationship with the family. -What skills and abilities will I need to have? • Compassionate nature • A desire to support families in their own home • Ability to be flexible and reliable • Good listening skills • Shared values with CHAS: respect, care, honesty, accountability • Access to reliable public transport or a clean and current driving licence and access to a vehicle is required, as visits will take place within the families own homes therefore travel will be required -How much time should I offer? We are currently looking for individuals aged 18 or over who can visit families within their own homes, once a week for a minimum of 2-4 hours. Visits take place during the day, as well at evenings and weekends, so Home Support volunteers need to be able to be flexible and potentially available 7 days per week. Travel time will also need to be considered but we will try to keep this to a minimum where possible. -Where is the Opportunity based? We are looking for volunteers in the North East of Scotland, covering Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. -What ongoing learning/support/guidance will I receive? It is important to us that you feel happy, safe and confident in your role. As a CHAS Home Support volunteer you will be thoroughly trained and supported throughout your volunteering journey with us. Before you start your role you will receive an induction to CHAS, along with an assessed learning package which will consist of 4 x 3 hour weekly sessions which is tailored to your role (these sessions will take place via Zoom due to the current Covid-19 restrictions). Along with this, you will also receive regular support and supervision. We are always developing new opportunities for volunteers to learn and offer a range of options for volunteers including ongoing training and volunteer meet ups. -What are the benefits to me? • Learning new skills • Making a real difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition. • Adding to your CV which can open up employment and studying opportunities • Meeting new people • Increased self-esteem and confidence -What else should I know? Home Support volunteers must be aged 18 or older. We will pay your out of pocket expenses in line with the CHAS volunteer expenses policy. All our Home Support volunteers require membership of the PVG scheme, CHAS will cover all costs associated with this. -What’s the next step? If you’re interested in the role you can apply online at https://www.chas.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer/volunteer-application-form If you have any questions please contact the Volunteering Team on volunteering@chas.org.uk or 0141 779 6195.

*Our award-winning charity is looking for Tech volunteers to support older and disabled people with their tech at home.* - Our Vision: 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 country 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 skills do I need?: You don’t need to be a tech guru to help out. If you use a computer at home or work, and perhaps support family and friends with their tech issues, you are likely to have the skills we need: -A passion to help others. -Good IT and computer skills. -Knowledge of standard operating systems and software. -The ability to communicate well with people. -Patience and empathy. - 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. - How much time will I need to offer?: The service is client led and will depend on the demand in your local area. The work is flexible and you can arrange visits around your home and work commitments. On average a volunteer undertakes 4 hours of volunteering a month, this can be in or out of work hours, in the evenings or weekends. - What else do I need to know?: -We pay travel expenses at 45p per mile. -As you will be help vulnerable adults you’ll need an enhanced PVG (Scotland) –Protection of Vulnerable Groups check which will be renewed/checked every 2 years (at no cost to the volunteer). - What should I do next?: If you think you have what it takes to be an AbilityNet Tech volunteer please either apply online at https://abilitynet.org.uk/abilitynet-itcanhelp-volunteer-application or 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 You will be contacted by a local volunteer Coordinator to arrange an informal interview.