We are a Christian based charity and our mission is to help those most in need. Our area covers helping people in financial hardship and/or debt. We work with clients with a variety of issues and have various in house support and work closely with other organisations to get people the best help possible. The Debt Advice service has been running for many years now and we have an ever increasing demand for our services. We are looking for individuals who have a keen interest in the Salvation Army’s work and would be keen to join our team to help and support those going through financial difficulties. If you are reliable, have the ability to keep confidences, able to record information accurately, computer literate and have good listening skills and the ability to empathize with our clients and fully understand the situation they are in and how it affects them and passionate about helping others then we would love to hear from you. We offer full training in the form of I-learn portal or training day, Generalist Advice Training, Debt Advice Service Induction, Client Management System. Your tasks will include interviewing clients to gain a full understanding of their situation, record financial information, complete paperwork, sign post clients, undertake administrative tasks. This is a volunteer role and hours can be discussed and agreed and reasonable expenses will be paid. Due to the level of investment and training we give our volunteers we would ask for an initial commitment of 12 months.

Aberdeen Multicultural Centre (AMC) is an outcome driven, user led charity, committed to making a positive impact on the lives of wider communities in Aberdeen. AMC encourages co-operation and integration amongst diverse community groups. AMC’s vibrant aims are to support communities from social, economic, welfare & environmental perspectives. AMC has run Climate Change projects for the last five years aimed at awareness raising and changing behaviours in relation to home energy efficiency, active travel, food waste, recycling and home gardening amongst diverse communities in Aberdeen. AMC has become cultural hub of communities in Aberdeen. AMC has been organising different cultural events such as International Mother Language Day, Aberdeen Mela- One World Day, Multicultural Burns Night etc. AMC also involved in different sports & physical activities such as Multicultural Football Festival, Multicultural Bike Rally, Wellbeing & Mindfulness Meditation Sessions, Relaxation & Chair base exercises for BAME older people etc. Post Covid-19 recovery stage we are looking to go back to our normal operations and activities. Planning ahead we need a grant proposal writing volunteer’s support to our team. A fantastic and exciting opportunity to assist in the continued successful development of Aberdeen Multicultural Centre and make a real difference for people and communities. All help is greatly appreciated. For further information please contact Ahashan Habib, Centre Manager at E Mail: a.habib@abmc.org.uk or tel. 01224 561992.

Aberdeen Citizens Advice Bureau (ACAB) seeks a volunteer Board Member with a finance background to continue the work done by our current Treasurer and play an active role in preparing the Bureau for the demands of the future. -ABOUT CAB: ACAB is an independent Scottish charity and a member of the Citizens Advice Scotland network. The Bureau provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to the citizens of Aberdeen and its environs that is accessible and tailored to meet the needs of the community. -THE ROLE: The core role of the Treasurer is to advise the Board on all financial matters and to oversee the financial affairs of ACAB and ensure that they are legal, constitutional and within accepted accounting practice. A fantastic opportunity to help in the important work and continued successful development of Aberdeen Citizens Advice Bureau. All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated. For an informal discussion of the role, please contact the Chair of the Board, Val Maehle at valerie.maehle@btinternet.com. Application by CV and covering letter.

Main duties: • Attend with sufficient time to allow the set-up your own area as required. • If unable to attend, ensure sufficient notice is provided to the CDW or Coordinator. • Responsible for completion of a Practitioner Referral sheet. • Attend the team meeting prior to opening. • Engage with our guests in a pleasant, courteous, and professional manner. • Support the member with IT queries, including advice on setting-up email, job searches, CV’s, Facebook etc. • No tea, coffee, food etc to be consumed at these activities. • Ensure that the member does not leave any valuables lying around. • Refer any disturbances or concerns to the Coordinator or Community Development Worker immediately. DO NOT attempt to deal with on your own. • Do not move away from your post without finding a suitable member of staff/volunteer to cover in your absence. • Take responsibility to clear any spillages, obstructions, etc immediately or if unable, report them to the relevant staff member.

Main duties: • Set-up front desk prior to opening. • Responsible to ensure visitors book is ready for completion. • Ensure all visitors sign-in and they do so clearly and in the correct section i.e. either staff or visitor. • Provide, on entry, a practitioner referral sheet to all service staff. • Names of the service staff in attendance are highlighted on whiteboard. • Attend the team meeting prior to opening. • Engage with our guests in a pleasant, courteous, and professional manner. • Signpost those requesting support to the relevant service staff or RCT peer workers as required. • Refer any disturbances or concerns to the Coordinator or Community Development Worker immediately. DO NOT attempt to deal with on your own. • Do not move away from the front desk without finding a suitable member of staff/volunteer to cover the desk. • Responsible to ensure that there is one person in each toilet at a time. • Responsible to ensure food waste & other waste items are disposed of in the correct recycling bins. • Take responsibility to clear any spillages, obstructions, etc immediately or if unable, report them to the relevant staff member. • Keep the front door clear from people smoking. They should be directed to the side of the building if they wish to smoke.

Main duties: • Assist in setting out tables & chairs for meals and also for the service providers who attend, including screens for privacy. • Prepare tea/coffee facilities. • Attend the team meeting prior to opening. • Take time to engage with our guests in a pleasant, courteous, and professional manner. • Signpost those requesting support to the relevant services or RCT peer workers as required. • Refer any disturbances or concerns to the Coordinator or Community Development Worker immediately. DO NOT attempt to deal with on your own. • Encourage guests to take used plates, cutlery etc to the kitchen area for collection. • For those unable to do so, tidy up tables, clear plates, cutlery, cups etc. • Responsible to ensure food waste & other waste items are disposed of in the correct recycling bins. • Take responsibility to clear any spillages, obstructions, etc immediately or if unable, report them to the relevant staff member. • At the end of the day help wipe down plastic table-covers, fold-up tables and stack chairs (appropriately).

Main duties: • Assist in the preparation of vegetables, meat, salads, pasta, puddings etc • Responsible to help keep the kitchen area clean & organised. • Responsible to ensure food waste & other waste items are disposed of in the correct recycling bins. • Responsible for assisting with washing dishes and lifting to storage areas as required. • Notify staff of items that need to be replenished and restocked. • Assist with stock rotation • Taking & recording appropriate food temperatures in the food hygiene book. • Responsible for serving guests in a pleasant, efficient, courteous, and professional manner. • Light lifting/uploading/moving of food supplies. • Use basic kitchen equipment safely & operate basic electrical & mechanical equipment including dishwasher. • Responsible for other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

The interpreter will support customers who are learning English and will be required to speak fluent English as well as Polish. The interpreter will assist with gathering information from the initial request from customers to enable planning of the training sessions. The interpreter may also, where required, assist our digital champion volunteers during the training sessions

The interpreter will support customers who are learning English and will be required to speak fluent English and one other language (Arabic, Farsi, Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi or Bengali). The interpreter will assist with gathering information from the initial request from customers to enable planning of the training sessions. The interpreter may also, where required, assist our digital champion volunteers during the training sessions

Our volunteers perform a variety of roles in order to help us provide for survivors and vulnerable people. We currently have a 'Volunteer- Support Worker' opportunity available. This opportunity would help women with life controlling issues and those who have been a victim of human trafficking and modern slavery. Searchlight Scotland is passionate about pursuing freedom and restoring lives. One of the main aspects our volunteer support workers do is to help at shifts at our safe house to guide our clients with life skills like cooking and cleaning and to be assisting them. This can include: - Assisting with the running of the house (ensuring rotas are followed, cleaning, checking up on Clients e.g.: sleeping/meds/eating/social/mood) - Assisting case workers with admin. - Take women to appointments. - Help women learn life skills in a practical way. - Encourage independence and use of progression plans. - Encourage participation in activities. - Run informal activities. - Help clients get to Junction (our office base at Bon Accord Terrace). - Sleep shifts. - Be friendly with the women but keep boundaries. - Document all events and handover. - Stand by. Within the team, support workers report to the operations coordinator and the manager. They may also work closely with the case workers. This role requires 5-15 hours a week. All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact Heidi Ogboke, Project Manager at email heidi.ogboke@searchlightscotland.org or tel.: 01224 587496.