Why we need you Our Mentoring service supports young people aged 16-24 as they prepare for and enter the world of employment by providing one to one mentoring on specific skills. Mentoring is a great way to improve confidence and develop new skills in people on the autism spectrum. Over 1 in 100 people are autistic. A recent survey showed that only 15% of them are in full time paid employment yet 79% would like to be. In addition to having a diagnosis of autism, the people we support will also live in a deprived community and not currently be in employment, education, or training. What you will be doing Take part in training to prepare you for the role Setting and review goals and objectives with mentee and Befriending and Mentoring Coordinator Supporting your mentee to learn new skills in community and office settings Attending review meetings where you will receive support from the service coordinator Arrange own weekly 2-hour long meetings with mentee Volunteering within the boundaries of mentoring. Volunteering within the organisational boundaries (i.e. confidentiality, child and vulnerable adult protection). Completing all necessary paperwork (i.e. meeting records and expense forms). Skills qualities and experience needed Take part in training to prepare you for the role Setting and review goals and objectives with mentee and Befriending and Mentoring Coordinator Supporting your mentee to learn new skills in community and office settings Attending review meetings where you will receive support from the service coordinator Arrange own weekly 2-hour long meetings with mentee Volunteering within the boundaries of mentoring. Volunteering within the organisational boundaries (i.e. confidentiality, child and vulnerable adult protection). Completing all necessary paperwork (i.e. meeting records and expense forms). When and where This role will be flexible and volunteering hours will depend on your availability and that of the individual you are supporting. On average we expect you to commit 2-3 hours per week. Most of the volunteering will take place within the community, however you will link in with our NAS Glasgow Office at 109 Hope Street, G2 6LL Support You will receive approximately 12 hours of FREE induction training as well as access to NAS staff training. You will also receive regular review meetings with the service coordinator as well as peer support from other volunteers. All agreed travel expenses will be reimbursed. What you can get out of it Learn about autism, mentoring techniques and specific skills for your personal development. You will find the experience very rewarding as you support the development of young people into employment. References can also be provided. We seek applications from anyone interested in the role, but particularly welcome applications from those on the autism spectrum. We ask that you live locally to be able to do this role

Citizen's Advice understand that everyone can, at some point in their life, face problems that seem complicated or intimidating. At Denny CAB we believe no one should have to face these problems without good quality, independent advice. That’s why we’re here: to give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward - whoever they are, and whatever their problem. As such we require people willing to volunteer their time to help us provide this service. The role of a CAB admin is wide and varied, so we understand that this in return requires a wide and varied range of skills to tackle and in most cases the opportunity can be tailored to suit your strengths and time constraints. Some of the things CAB admins do include: - Scanning of documents and case work to ensure information is held to GDPR standards. - Filing and management of the Bureau's paperwork - Shredding sensitive documents - Microsoft Office/IT Suite use (Please note that this opportunity can be heavily tailored to your preferences and availability)

An exciting opportunity to make a real difference in your community. As a Community Health Champion you will help the elderly in your community, once discharged from hospital, to regain their independence, confidence and participate in community life. This can range from making sure that their house is warm and there are basic foods in for their return, to encouraging and motivating them in their recovery by volunteering alongside the START team, offering social and practical support, collect prescriptions and basic shopping, pop in for a chat, telephone support, and engage in local activities.

Food and Fun was introduced by the Council as a pilot to deliver free meals and activities to children in key areas of Aberdeen during school holiday periods and has been rolled out on a permanent basis. Over Christmas, as an extension of the project, special events were hosted for young people to enjoy the festivities – from ice skating and crafts to a disco and visit to Santa. For everyone involved in Food and Fun there’s a busy period ahead. The main aim is to ensure children continue to be fed, recognising the importance of school meals during term time for a large number of families, and also to provide the opportunity to take part in physical activity in a nurturing environment. The initiative has been recognised with awards – but the reward and motivation for the many people who have put their heart and soul into developing the programme is in the positive impact there is on children, families and communities. When we talk about our purpose – about caring for our city and our people – we think Food and Fun is a shining example that we can all be incredibly proud of. Many participants obtain great life skills which has assisted them in securing other opportunities as well as the personal development and satisfaction that this also brings. All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated. To volunteer / for more information please contact Martin Smith, Locality Inclusion Manager at E Mail: martinsmith@aberdeencity.gov.uk or Tel.: 01224 788538.

The Youth Radio Network’s vision is to empower, teach and entertain young people, aged 13 to 25 years, through the power of music and digital technology, opening doors to the broadcast industries, and to become more employable helping them to get the best start in life. The Youth Radio Network is a digital place where young people can easily access and develop their skills and interests. It acts as a sounding board for youth news and issues and promotes all youth organizations. The Youth Radio Network's vision is to teach, empower and entertain young people aged 13 - 25 years old through the power of music and digital technology. We are looking to appoint a volunteer Head of Marketing, Fundraising and Development to help build our organisation to the next level including understanding the vision and mission of The Youth Radio Network, the Head of Marketing, Fundraising & Development (volunteer role) will be responsible for the development and delivery of our marketing and fundraising strategies for The Youth Radio Network.

The Youth Radio Network’s vision is to empower, teach and entertain young people, aged 13 to 25 years, through the power of music and digital technology, opening doors to the broadcast industries, and to become more employable helping them to get the best start in life. The Youth Radio Network is a digital place where young people can easily access and develop their skills and interests. It acts as a sounding board for youth news and issues and promotes all youth organizations. The Youth Radio Network's focus is on young people, and topical issues such as Bullying, Racism, LGBT and much more. Our music is generally chart music, and we play any young artists/bands from across the world. The aim is to have a fresh and upbeat sound and something that young people feel; they can get involved in and we encourage our young people to influence the music we play. There are also opportunities for our listeners to interact with radio programmes. We will highlight any young musicians, artists or bands, after all, it’s the internet and you never know who may be discovered next! The Youth Radio Network is completely digital so anyone can present for us from any location!  We also want to help young people ages 16 to 25 years old get into employment and we hope that we can help open many doors for young people looking for a career in the broadcasting industries. This is an exciting opportunity to join us as we build our digital radio station which is directed and run by young people. We have an ambitious programme that aims to make a difference to communities across the UK by helping young people to develop their skills, interests and employability We are looking to appoint a volunteer Contnet Producers to help build our organisation to the next level including the development and delivery of contnet for our website, social media channels and newsletters both internal and external for The Youth Radio Network.

The Youth Radio Network is an online digital platform for young people ages 13 - 25 years old. Our vision is to teach, empower and entertain young people through the power of music and digital technology. This is an exciting opportunity to join us as we build our digital radio station which is directed and run by young people. We have an ambitious programme that aims to make a difference to communities across the UK by helping young people to develop their skills, interests and employability. We are looking to appoint a volunteer Head of Broadcasting to help build our organisation to the next level including the development and delivery of our broadcasting strategies for The Youth Radio Network.

The Youth Radio Network is an online digital platform for young people ages 13 - 25 years old. Our vision is to teach, empower and entertain young people through the power of music and digital technology. This is an exciting opportunity to join us as we build our digital radio station which is directed and run by young people. We have an ambitious programme that aims to make a difference to communities across the UK by helping young people to develop their skills, interests and employability. We are looking to appoint a volunteer Events Co-Ordinator to help build our organisation to the next level including the getting us in at local and national Gala-days and Festivals helping us to get our brand out there.

The Youth Radio Network is an online digital platform for young people ages 13 - 25 years old. Our vision is to teach, empower and entertain young people through the power of music and digital technology. This is an exciting opportunity to join us as we build our digital radio station which is directed and run by young people. We have an ambitious programme that aims to make a difference to communities across the UK by helping young people to develop their skills, interests and employability. We are looking to appoint a volunteer Graphic Designer to help build our organisation brand to the next level including the development and delivery of our Marketing strategies for The Youth Radio Network.

The Forfarian Community Bus was founded in 1981 providing affordable transport for voluntary groups. They are always on the lookout for new volunteer bus drivers! For more information get in touch with them via facebook or contact the Co-ordinator, John Oliphant on 01307 461957 / 07815065925 or strathvale@hotmail.co.uk.