Being a Community Facilitator is all about delivering a variety of lifesaving first aid skills in community engagement workshops and projects, within local communities, and primary and secondary schools. A lot of these projects involve talking about and demonstrating the basics of first aid to community groups that can include children, young people, and vulnerable adults. An example of events you could be delivering a first aid talk and demo to, are primary and secondary schools, small university groups, local community groups, charities, summer fairs, shopping centres. Some of the skills you could be teaching include how to provide CPR and apply a defib, different bandages and how to use them, and basic information on various health conditions. Not only that but all the training needed, is provided by us at no cost to you! A fantastic opportunity to help. All volunteers make a real difference and are greatly appreciated. For more information please contact Naomi Sutton, Community Engagement Officer at email naomi.sutton@standrewsfirstaid.org.uk or telephone 0141 332 4031 Ext: 2274.

Dyce & Stoneywood Community Association is looking to recruit volunteers to help us with our programme, These opportunities are: • Running exercise classes such as Technogym: Technogym is a light exercise class with the use of machines to help people of low fitness get back into exercising. You will need to go through a 2 hour training session for health and safety. These classes run weekly and you will be working alongside another volunteer to help with running the class and cover. • Movie Club: We run a monthly movie club and would require someone who enjoys movies to help run this for us. • Youth Activities: such as Lego club and potential summer and holiday activities. PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups check/scheme membership) will be required. Fantastic opportunities to help and make a real difference for people and the community. All volunteer help is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact Keri Thomas, Community Development Worker at email: kerithomasdsca@outlook.com

A young carer is someone up to the age of 18 who provides unpaid help and support to a relative, friend or neighbour who due to illness or disability cannot manage to live independently without the carer’s help. It may involve practical support like cooking, housework, or emotional support. A group volunteer with Aberdeen Young Carers will assist staff members in delivering any planned activities e.g. arts and crafts, baking etc. They will actively participate with the activity, encourage young people to join in and have fun and build up positive relationships with the children and young people by being friendly and non-judgemental. They will also have the opportunity to lead groups if they wish to. At this time we are predominantly looking for volunteers to help at our School Holiday groups in the Summer Holidays in 2023. We are working on a schedule of groups which we would need volunteers for but these groups will have a range of activities! There will also be the opportunity for volunteers to help with our monthly groups, on an ad-hoc basis or at events. Events typically include summer outings, Christmas parties and Young Carers’ festivals. Further opportunities are available to assist in promoting our events e.g. putting up posters and spreading the word, in helping us at groups. Excellent support and relevant training is provided and our volunteers tell us about lots of other benefits of volunteering including; experience of working with children, young people and families; experience for your CV; supporting your local community; meeting new people; increasing self-confidence; feeling like you are making a difference; improving your health and wellbeing; and a chance to contribute to a worthwhile children’s charity. To apply for this role – please visit: https://volunteer.barnardos.org.uk/opportunities/16049-children-s-activity-support-group-helper-aberdeen-young-carers-2020-11-24 or contact Jacqui Hall, Volunteer Coordinator at email jacqui.hall@barnardos.org.uk / telephone: 07783 848410 for any more details.

The spectacular Aberdeen Race for Life takes place on Sunday 2nd July 2023 at Kings Links, Beach Esplanade, Aberdeen. Our Race for Life events couldn't happen without volunteers. Whatever time and skills you have to share, we've got a great role for you. Just bring your energy, smiles and passion to the party and let's help beat cancer together. Roles that you can help volunteering in at the event include: *Course Marshal Volunteer Cheer on our participants as they take part and lift some spirits along the way. You also ensure their safety and that they're going in the right direction through the course. Your support will spur them on! *Enquiries Volunteer With the excitement of race day there’s bound to be questions! You can help by supporting our participants and spectators with their queries. *Finish Line Volunteer You might be asked to help out at our buzzing finish line, where you will hand out water and medals and welcome our participants back with a smile. *Lead Bike Lead our fastest runners around the course, showing them the way to a personal best. (Own bike required). *Water Station Fuel our runners and walkers at their mid-way point on the course. A fantastic opportunity be part of a major event to help to beat cancer. For further details please contact Lauren Robertson, Senior Area Events Manager at email: lauren.robertson@cancer.org.uk or telephone: 07768857661. More information is available/you can also apply to volunteer at https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/get-involved/volunteer/event-volunteer-aberdeen-race-for-life-2nd-july-2023

The Sporting Aces reach out to people of all ages within the community who feel they may not be able to try different sports because of their disability. We help them to break down barriers to participation. The Sporting Aces welcome everyone to try a variety of sports. The club actively promotes activities for those who have a learning disability and any other additional support need. The club have been running successful sporting activities in the community for a number of years. Volunteers are required to support the children, young people and adults who attend the various activities at the weekends.

As part of a team, to welcome, supervise and signpost visitors into an exciting new Pop In & Play Table Tennis facility in Centre West, East Kilbride Shopping Centre. This is a fantastic opportunity to support South Lanarkshire’s first Table Tennis Pop In & Play facility in East Kilbride Shopping Centre. The initiative is led by East Kilbride Table Tennis Club with support from Table Tennis Scotland and EK Life. The facility lets visitors to the centre literally “pop in and play” Table Tennis whilst they go about their normal business. We need volunteers with an interest in sport/activity to help us supervise the facility by welcoming guests, showing them Table Tennis basics, managing table space and providing guests with additional information about where they can play Table Tennis in the region. For volunteers who are new to table tennis, we will buddy you up with experienced table tennis’ers in the early days – so don’t worry about that aspect! Current opening hours are 11am to 2pm, Mon-Fri. However, we want the facility to be open as many hours as possible and as such, we aim to support all your available volunteer hours as best we can.

Angus Cycle Hub encourage people to live healthier lives and reduce car journeys and CO2 emissions through cycling and recycling. We run two community based projects based in Arbroath and Dundee, Scotland. We are committed to our community and want them involved in everything we do at Cycle Hub which is why we love volunteers! We have a variety of roles of varying lengths of commitment time. Whatever your background, identity or ability, there’s a volunteer spot with your name on it. We have a list of volunteer roles you can choose from, but we are ultimately flexible around you and your available time commitment, experience, interests and goals. We want to make sure we find something that fits you best and offers opportunity for growth, development and progression with us. In the past, our volunteers have supported us at our events, in our shops and workshops, and with our Bikeability program in schools. This is an extremely important role within the organization and carries a lot of responsibility. As an events volunteer, you will be given endless opportunities to develop your skills by working alongside us. It’s also a great way to take a front-line approach to getting involved with the Cycle Hub and share our passion for bikes with others. You will have the opportunity to work alongside our team during the live delivery of our events e.g. Dr Bike, Maintenance Session Classes, Smoothie Bike rental, Pump Track, Crazy Bikes rental. We also run Clubs, Camps and Bike Maintenance in schools. Options include: - Marshalling/Hands on at the likes of Dr Bike, Maintenance Sessions, Smoothie Bike, Pump Track, Crazy Bikes, Trail Leading, Recycles Future Projects (Clubs, Camps and Bike Maintenance in schools) - Logistics Help With most of our Volunteer Opportunities there is opportunity to develop the experience further should you wish. We provide training to help you do this.

Angus Cycle Hub encourage people to live healthier lives and reduce car journeys and CO2 emissions through cycling and recycling. We run two community based projects based in Arbroath and Dundee, Scotland. We are committed to our community and want them involved in everything we do at Cycle Hub which is why we love volunteers! We have a variety of roles of varying lengths of commitment time. Whatever your background, identity or ability, there’s a volunteer spot with your name on it. We have a list of volunteer roles you can choose from, but we are ultimately flexible around you and your available time commitment, experience, interests and goals. We want to make sure we find something that fits you best and offers opportunity for growth, development and progression with us. In the past, our volunteers have supported us at our events, in our shops and workshops, and with our Bikeability program in schools. Our dedicated team of Volunteer Workshop Mechanics collect bikes left at Recycling Centres in Angus and bring them back to our HQ in Arbroath to upcycle and fix so they can be delivered to children in need throughout Angus and Dundee. This is an excellent role for anyone who wishes to be involved in a hands on role and is by far the most popular of our volunteer roles at the Cycle Hub. You will be supported by our Velotech trained mechanics and be granted an unlimited opportunity to learn about bikes or hone your already existing skills. You will be supported by our head Recycles mechanic, Jason, and an assigned mentor at our Arbroath basewhere you can work towards various individually set goals. Once you have completed our Recycles Volunteer Project you will have the opportunity to gain a SQA certified qualification/Velotech qualification. You can either do this within the Recycles Project or branch out and get involved elsewhere, for instance: shop servicing, Dr Bike events and our Maintenance Sessions.

Angus Cycle Hub encourage people to live healthier lives and reduce car journeys and CO2 emissions through cycling and recycling. We run two community based projects based in Arbroath and Dundee, Scotland. We are committed to our community and want them involved in everything we do at Cycle Hub which is why we love volunteers! We have a variety of roles of varying lengths of commitment time. Whatever your background, identity or ability, there’s a volunteer spot with your name on it. We have a list of volunteer roles you can choose from, but we are ultimately flexible around you and your available time commitment, experience, interests and goals. We want to make sure we find something that fits you best and offers opportunity for growth, development and progression with us. In the past, our volunteers have supported us at our events, in our shops and workshops, and with our Bikeability program in schools. If retail is your area of interest, then jump on board as a retail volunteer where you will get first-hand training on our shop floor. This experience will guide you into sales from a third-sector perspective in a warm and friendly, community focused environment. You will work alongside our Shop Manager in all areas of the shop. Options include: - Angus Cycle Hub - Dundee Cycle Hub

Angus Cycle Hub encourage people to live healthier lives and reduce car journeys and CO2 emissions through cycling and recycling. We run two community based projects based in Arbroath and Dundee, Scotland. We are committed to our community and want them involved in everything we do at Cycle Hub which is why we love volunteers! We have a variety of roles of varying lengths of commitment time. Whatever your background, identity or ability, there’s a volunteer spot with your name on it. We have a list of volunteer roles you can choose from, but we are ultimately flexible around you and your available time commitment, experience, interests and goals. We want to make sure we find something that fits you best and offers opportunity for growth, development and progression with us. In the past, our volunteers have supported us at our events, in our shops and workshops, and with our Bikeability program in schools. Help us to reach our local community by contributing your vision and ideas to our on-going marketing strategy and social media presence by creating and sharing creative content. Be part of raising awareness and excitement around bikes, recycling, protecting the environment, and our aims and efforts within the community with different demographics. You will get the chance to develop great relationships with our staff and volunteers across our hubs in Arbroath and Dundee, going behind the scenes and face fronting at our shops and events in Angus and Dundee. Choose one of our Focus Projects to develop alongside Volunteer Development Officer, Kirsty as well as Marketing Manager, Emma. And if you want to step it up then we can provide opportunities in website development. Focus Projects Include: - Upcoming Events advertising - A day in the life of a Volunteer at the Hub– shadowing them and writing it up - A day in the life of a Hub Mechanic/manager etc – shadowing them and writing it up - Meet ……… Bio profiles write ups - Meet………..Bike Characterization bio profiles write ups - Dundee Hub – hanging out at the Hub, chatting to customers and staff and writing it up for our publications - Angus Hub – hanging out at the Hub, chatting to customers and staff and writing it up for our publications - Events – going along and documenting what happens