Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland provide weekly clubs with the aim of improving well-being and reducing isolation through the power of sport. As a consequence of the on-going pandemic many of our community groups have been able to transition to virtual groups using platforms such as Zoom. As a result this has opened up the opportunity for the recruitment of a new type of volunteer, somebody who is comfortable setting up and running group sessions using the functionally of platforms like Zoom. Like the face to face groups the online sessions incorporate the opportunity to “banter” and reminisce about sport, take part in fun quizzes and competitions and take part in gentle seated exercise sessions. Sessions last approximately 1.5 hours.

Responsibilities will include: Ensuring the meetings are effectively organised. Ensuring the effective flow of business between committees. Providing information and data, or obtaining it from others. Ensuring actions are assigned by the committee to appropriate individuals. Upholding the requirements of governing documents; advising the Chair. Knowledge of mental health and substance use desirable.

Being a Volunteer Walk Leader for Walk it is both rewarding and fun. You’ll keep fit, meet new people and give something back to your local community. Health walks are social, short, safe, local and low-level. Our walks are suitable for people who are wishing to become more active and those who want to meet new people. Maybe you are already part of a walking group and want to develop your skills, or maybe you would like to start a new group in your area. Perhaps you and your friends want to learn how to safely take people on a led walk or you’re a group of mums with buggies who are looking to keep fit on a regular basis. Training is free and can be delivered at a time that suits your family and work commitments. You will be requested to lead a minimum of 10 walks in exchange.

Being a Volunteer Walk Leader for Walk it is both rewarding and fun. You’ll keep fit, meet new people and give something back to your local community. Health walks are social, short, safe, local and low-level. Our walks are suitable for people who are wishing to become more active and those who want to meet new people. Maybe you are already part of a walking group and want to develop your skills, or maybe you would like to start a new group in your area. Perhaps you and your friends want to learn how to safely take people on a led walk or you’re a group of mums with buggies who are looking to keep fit on a regular basis. Training is free and can be delivered at a time that suits your family and work commitments. You will be requested to lead a minimum of 10 walks in exchange.

Being a Volunteer Walk Leader for Walk it is both rewarding and fun. You’ll keep fit, meet new people and give something back to your local community. Health walks are social, short, safe, local and low-level. Our walks are suitable for people who are wishing to become more active and those who want to meet new people. Maybe you are already part of a walking group and want to develop your skills, or maybe you would like to start a new group in your area. Perhaps you and your friends want to learn how to safely take people on a led walk or you’re a group of mums with buggies who are looking to keep fit on a regular basis. Training is free and can be delivered at a time that suits your family and work commitments. You will be requested to lead a minimum of 10 walks in exchange.

RECRUITING NOW! The YMCA building is still closed to indoors youth work until further notice as a result of on-going Covid-19 protocols. However, our volunteers have been doing some outdoor training and have teamed up with an organisation called GolPhin. The purpose of GolPhin is to try and encourage children from a young age to take an interest in golf and outdoor activities; to get fit and get healthy. To do this, they created equipment that fits the child, firstly, by using large club heads and balls and, secondly, they have made it creative, educational and fun. We feel that this project has come around at just the right time. It uses golf as a medium for literacy & numeracy, whilst also encouraging team-building and teamwork. Participants will receive a workbook each with QR codes to improve their golf and a GolPhin App for their mobile phones that they and their parents can access. The App has a series of videos & tips to help the child progress. The GolPhin course is exclusively for YMCA members first and then we hope to progress it into the community. If you think you can help and would like to find out more about volunteering with this project, please be in touch. The first course will take place at Dean Castle Country Park, Kilmarnock, (by arrangement with Joe Ferguson at YMCA Kilmarnock) over the next four Fridays, weather permitting, between 4pm & 5:30pm as follows: • Friday, 28 August 2020 • Friday, 04 September 2020 • Friday, 11 September 2020 • Friday, 18 September 2020

This initiative is about planting varieties of apple trees in any suitable space available. The blossoms are excellent for honey bees which are under threat. Apple varieties that are under threat of being lost are also maintained. Any fruit is to be made available for communities to use as they wish. Fruit may be used for eating directly, for cooked products and for cider making. Any profit from apples cropped will be returned to the community as well. Volunteers are needed to assist the project by : • Digging a hole. • Partly backfill with compost. • Place the apple tree, tree support and protection as required into the hole. • Complete backfill and water as appropriate. • Label with apple variety, its primary use, name of volunteer, date planted. • Feel good for helping the bees, the planet and our communities. Initially we are looking at two sites: 1. Grove Nursery at Hazelhead. 2. Cove Woodland Trust, South Cove Road. More sites will be developed across Aberdeen and the North East and other volunteering and job opportunities may arise as the project develops. All aspects of grafting, pruning etc. can be arranged for volunteers showing the correct aptitudes. A fantastic opportunity to help an exciting initiative. All help greatly appreciated. For more details please contact Brian Allan, Volunteer & Funding Co-ordinator at E Mail: brianaltenscc2@gmail.com or Tel.: 07751275757.

Opprtunities or individuals to be involved in coaching various sports through the Active Schools programme in Prestonpans. If you are new to coaching or an experienced coach this will give you opportunities to work with school aged children in a sporting enviroment with an opportunity to lead or assist with clubs

Blantyre Victoria YFC is the youth and adult section of Blantyre Victoria FC and are the youth pathway into Blantyre Victoria FC senior team. We provide a place for young people who share an interest in football to come along and join in. We are looking for anyone that’s really interested in getting involved in football coaching We will put you through SFA qualification and all child Wellbeing and PVG for working with youths. Also first aid certificates As a Club we also promote healthy eating in the Schools in the local area. It is hope that we will be back in the Schools soon to help promote healthy eating and this could be an activity a volunteer could be involved in.

Blantyre Victoria YFC is the youth and adult section of Blantyre Victoria FC and are the youth pathway into Blantyre Victoria FC senior team. We provide a place for young people who share an interest in football to come along and join in. We are looking for someone to help with all forms of social media. To help raise awareness and the profile of the club of all the hard work taking place on and off the pitch. You do not need to be an expert in social media but have a keen interest in how this type of platform can help communicate with a wider audience.