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

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.

We are looking for qualified counsellors to take up a volunteering role with Hear Me. Hear Me provide counselling for men, women and children (aged 8 and above) who are survivors of sexual abuse. To help reach more people we are recruiting suitably qualified counsellors. Do you have…? · A postgraduate counselling diploma or equivalent · Minimum 450 hours (post-qualifying) 1-1 experience · Ability to commit 4 hours weekly for a year or more · Ability to travel throughout Angus If you do and would like to know more, leave your contact details using the 'I want to volunteer' button below and we'll be in touch. Watch our volunteer recruitment video on https://vimeo.com/678228300 and find out more about our organisation on our website.

Are you looking for a fun-filled Friday afternoon? Are you aged 15 to 25? Ever thought of becoming a volunteer? We have an opportunity for you! We are looking for volunteers to spend time with residents of sheltered housing in Kirriemuir to have a cuppa, play bingo, board games, have laugh and much more! We are looking for people: • Aged 15 -25 • Free on Friday afternoons • Patience, understanding and good communication skills Your important impact: Two hour visit to provide activities to residents really can make such a positive difference to a person. By enrolling to become a Volunteer Intergenerational Befriender, you are playing a vital role in reducing social isolation and loneliness within the Angus community and spreading a sense of fun. If you are interested in becoming a befriender, please get in touch.

Are you looking for a fun-filled Tuesday afternoon? Are you aged 15 to 25? Ever thought of becoming a volunteer? We have an opportunity for you! We are looking for volunteers to spend time with residents of sheltered housing in Arbroath to have a cuppa, play bingo, board games, have laugh and much more! We are looking for people: • Aged 15 -25 • Free on Tuesday afternoons • Patience, understanding and good communication skills Your important impact: Two hour visit to provide activities to residents really can make such a positive difference to a person. By enrolling to become a Volunteer Intergenerational Befriender, you are playing a vital role in reducing social isolation and loneliness within the Angus community and spreading a sense of fun. If you are interested in becoming a befriender, please get in touch.

Supporting a local charity aimed at inclusiveness and working to promote, sustain and increase individual education and access to local, fresh grown produce. To help alleviate food poverty, to promote healthy living and access to outdoor spaces and to enhance community cohesiveness. To support and empower those who are impacted by health. Various roles are available depending on preference. We have a wide list of opportunities from helping in the gardens, becoming a lead volunteer, mentoring other volunteers, helping out at activities and open days in the community gardens, being involved in the online presence of the charity eg taking pictures and possibly helping with IT. We are also involved with several other initiatives and we are happy to discuss volunteer involvement in these areas too, where appropriate.

Our volunteers do amazing things – working with girls, sleepovers, camps, adventurous activities, adventures at home and abroad. And it’s not just about the girls – make new friends, share a skill, spend time laughing and playing. There are so many roles available within Girlguiding. Whether you are a new to our charity and choosing your first role or thinking about your progression as a volunteer - you'll find something to suit you. Use our role descriptions to plan what to do next or to show your team how they can develop their skills. Your journey through Girlguiding is up to you. Visit these websites to find out more: https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved/become-a-volunteer/why-volunteer/ https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/making-guiding-happen/volunteer-roles-in-guiding/

The Treasurer bears all the general, governance responsibilities of a Board Member and also has particular responsibilities relating to the role of Treasurer including working closely with our Accountants where necessary in: • Using XERO to oversee, approve and present budgets, accounts and financial statements • Being assured that the financial resources of the organisation meet its present and future needs • Ensuring that the charity has an appropriate reserves policy • Preparing and presenting quarterly financial reports to the board and advising on financial matters, both positive and negative • Ensuring that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place and acted upon routinely • To be a counter signatory to any major banking transaction and approve banking transactions, including payment of staff wages • Advising on the financial implications of the organisation’s strategic plans • To advise the board of its financial requirements for the year ahead • Ensuring that the accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by funders and the relevant statutory bodies • If external scrutiny of accounts is required, ensuring that the accounts are scrutinised in the manner required (independent examination or audit) and any recommendations are implemented • Keeping the board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities • Contributing to the fundraising strategy of the organisation • Preparing BWA’s annual report and making a formal presentation of the report at the annual general meeting and drawing attention to important points in a coherent and easily understandable way

The Ayrshire Women's Hub CIC is a community interest group like no other. The aim is to facilitate a warm, friendly walk-in premises in Ayr, where women can go to socialise and empower each other through our free workshops, surgeries and classes. We offer a full support service to the most vulnerable people in our community and work as an intermediary between services and the people we support, ensuring they receive the help they deserve and need. We currently need a volunteer to support us with admin duties at the reception desk. Main responsibilities would be: - Using the charity log in system. - Inputting information into the system. - Meeting and greeting walk ins. - Answering phone calls and redirecting them. - Taking note of self referrals. We welcome and support volunteers from all backgrounds and we provide all necessary training. Some previous experience and a knowledge of our charity work may be an asset.

Have you been Bereaved by Suicide? Do you have a desire to help other people who have also been Bereaved by Suicide? Are you comfortable listening to the experiences of others? You could be just the person we are looking for. We have self-help support groups across the UK, where you can meet with other people who have been bereaved by suicide and we want to enroll some new volunteers to set up a group in Aberdeen. Typically, our groups meet once a month and last for around 2 hours. Presently many groups are meeting virtually via Zoom but when regulations allow, they will return to Face to Face. They provide an opportunity to listen, to share, to ask questions and to connect with others. Each local SoBS group is run by a team of 3: the group leader and two group volunteers, all of whom have been bereaved by suicide themselves. Between them, they facilitate the session, get the conversation started, make sure everyone has the opportunity to talk if they want to, and generally look out for people and each other. The team also work together to manage the administration, fundraising and communication for the group, sometimes with the help of additional support volunteers. There is no set structure to a session – people are free to talk and listen as they wish. The topics discussed vary from week to week but often includes people sharing their story, how they are feeling, what has happened since their last group visit, questions about coroners and discussions about common challenges such as flashbacks, supporting children or facing neighbours. Many groups also offer a small resource library and can share information about local sources of support. For further details please contact Phill Abbiss, Volunteer Coordinator (North) at E Mail: phill.abbiss@uksobs.org or tel.: 07535 854 860.