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.

Oxfam Shop Milngavie are looking for new volunteers to help sort and sell our wonderful range of donated and new products. As a volunteer at Oxfam, you will be the friendly face of our charity's mission to fight worldwide poverty. You could be serving at the till, helping our donors or even running a shift! Our managers will make sure you are trained and supported as a volunteer in our team, so you don't have to worry about previous experience. We very much look forward to hearing from you.

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.

Drivers required to transport members of the local communities for hospital and doctors appointments.

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.

At Community Food Initiatives North East we are currently looking for volunteers who can take on some key roles within our charity, focusing on developing our current structures to meet the changing needs of our disadvantaged and vulnerable beneficiaries. This includes the opportunity to join our great volunteer team as a Fundraising Committee Member. Fundraising is key to our work; we aim to continually innovate and expand our offering to ensure our disadvantaged communities are never left behind. We would like someone to assist on our fundraising committee to identify new ideas and opportunities to maximise local fundraising efforts, help to plan and coordinate group fundraising activities, promote fundraising events and initiatives in the local community and will commit to our vision of a UK without food insecurity and poverty. A fantastic opportunity to volunteer at an award winning charity and social enterprise. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. For more information and to discuss further please contact Kevin Mathew, FareShare Sustainability Development on email KMathew@cfine.org

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.