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We are a young democratically run organisation that needs to grow. At the moment we are a small group working at projects that reduce waste and we intend that Aberdeen and Shire become zero waste areas. That is, that everything we use becomes part of a circular economy and is not discarded needlessly to be tipped or burned. Currently, our main projects are :- *Go Green Café *Trash to Treasure *Men's Sheds *Planting Fruit Trees for Community Benefit These worthy projects are undertaken alongside family and work commitments but we need to do more if we are to make inroads to the waste we generate each day. That presents exciting opportunities for volunteers. Our next step then, is for more 'Trustees' to join with us to take on an officer of the board role, or to become an ordinary member and help steer the way forward to a successful reduction of waste to zero. If you’re/for more information then please do get in touch with Brian Allan at email brianaltenscc2@gmail.com or tel.: 07751275757.

Patient Partners are members of the public who assist in the practice and learning sessions by being available to speak to and be examined by our students. There is no prior training or experiences necessary to be selected to join the Programme, all we ask is that a Patient Partner be willing to help, reliable and most importantly have a good sense of humour! Patient Partners may role play a health problem from a scenario (short description of symptoms and how they have been affecting you, as well as a social and medical history) so that medical and dental students can practise interviewing patients away from the hussle and bussle of a busy hospital ward. Patient Partners may also be used for non-invasive procedures/examinations (for example, the taking of a blood pressure, listening to a patient’s lungs or having joints examined/put through normal movements). There is no prior training or experiences necessary, all we ask is that you are willing to help, reliable and most importantly have a good sense of humour! Good support is provided to all volunteers and all help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated. For more details please contact us at Email: patientpp@abdn.ac.uk or Tel 01224 437887.

As a Local Contact volunteer you will coordinate and run a social group in the local area for people experiencing the challenges of childlessness. You will take care of all aspects of the group including: Act as main contact for the group Organise and maintain an email circulation list of people within the group Organise social activities or informal gatherings Offer peer to peer support and friendship Promote the group in the local area Liaise with the Volunteer Coordinator who will connect you to people looking for support Adhere to Fertility Network Scotland policies and procedures SKILLS: Good communication and leadership skills, reliability and trustworthiness, knowledge of fertility issues (essential), motivated with IT and administrative skills, public speaking skills to address groups of people, willing to undertake training, attend events etc RESTRICTION: This opportunity involves peer support therefore restricted to those with knowledge/experience of fertility issues – particularly involuntary childlessness Fertility Network Scotland provides advice, information and support for anyone affected by fertility issues. We work to raise awareness of the impact of fertility problems and campaign for fair provision of fertility treatment throughout Scotland.

Volunteer drivers provide a personal and friendly service to cancer patients in Lanarkshire to enable them to travel in comfort to and from their hospital and day care centre.

You will be helping provide practical and emotional support to people. Every individual will need different support from us to help, below are some examples of what you might support with: Practical support such as light shopping for someone who has been discharged from hospital Reconnecting people someone with their communities to help overcome loneliness Helping someone connect with other organisations who can offer them support with their long-term health condition If this is something that you feel you could support with we encourage you to submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment, as this vacancy may be closed prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed applications. Location: Galasheils Office Commitment: The service operates from Monday to Friday. Volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of 12 months for 4 hours per week. Volunteers for this role must be over 18 and preferably live within 20 miles of the volunteering location. It is desirable to hold a full UK driving licence, but not essential. The volunteer will be supporting service users from hospital discharge and will help to reduce isolation and promote independence. The volunteer should acquire good people skills.

You will be helping provide practical and emotional support to people. Every individual will need different support from us to help, below are some examples of what you might support with: Practical support such as light shopping for someone who has been discharged from hospital Reconnecting people someone with their communities to help overcome loneliness Helping someone connect with other organisations who can offer them support with their long-term health condition If this is something that you feel you could support with we encourage you to submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment, as this vacancy may be closed prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed applications. Location: Inverness Office Commitment: The service operates 7 days a week. Volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of 8 months, 2 hours per week. Age: 18+

You will be helping people prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies. Every individual affected by an emergency will need different support from us to help them recover, below are some examples of what you might support with: Helping communities prepare for extreme weather events such as flooding or snow storms Providing practical support such as distributing clothing or food after flooding Providing emotional support to people who have been evacuated due to a fire Location: Moray Commitment: This service requires minimum commitment of 18 months including 2x 12 hours shifts/month. And need to attend 1 group night every three months. Volunteer must be over the age of 18. Driving license preferred but not essential. Must live within 30 minutes from IV30 6YQ (Elgin)

You will be helping provide practical and emotional support to people. Every individual will need different support from us to help, below are some examples of what you might support with: Practical support such as light shopping for someone who has been discharged from hospital Reconnecting people someone with their communities to help overcome loneliness Helping someone connect with other organisations who can offer them support with their long-term health condition If this is something that you feel you could support with we encourage you to submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment, as this vacancy may be closed prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed applications. Location: Dalkeith, Midlothian Commitment: The service operates from Monday to Friday between the hours of 09:00am - 17:00pm. Volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of 12 months, and take up to 3 hours per week during the weekdays.

You will be helping provide practical and emotional support to people. Every individual will need different support from us to help, below are some examples of what you might support with: Practical support such as light shopping for someone who has been discharged from hospital Reconnecting people someone with their communities to help overcome loneliness Helping someone connect with other organisations who can offer them support with their long-term health condition If this is something that you feel you could support with we encourage you to submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment, as this vacancy may be closed prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed applications. Location: Dundee Office Commitment: The service operates 7 days a week. Volunteers are asked to commit to a of 8 months, 2 hours per week.

You will be helping provide practical and emotional support to people. Every individual will need different support from us to help, below are some examples of what you might support with: Practical support such as light shopping for someone who has been discharged from hospital Reconnecting people someone with their communities to help overcome loneliness Helping someone connect with other organisations who can offer them support with their long-term health condition If this is something that you feel you could support with we encourage you to submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment, as this vacancy may be closed prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed applications. Location: Grampian - Scotland Commitment: This service requires minimum 6 months commitment including alteast 4hrs a week (any day from Monday to Friday). “I’m showing compassion, empowering people, letting them know what help is out there, and helping them move forward.” Lisa, Independent Living Volunteer