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ClubSport Aberdeen is a vibrant body directed by the clubs, for the clubs. As an independent charity, we provide a unified voice for sport clubs in Aberdeen at the top level across the city through our relationship with the Active Aberdeen Partnership. Our purpose is not only to provide the AAP with club input and a club perspective on arising matters, but also to ensure that Aberdeen has safe, sustainable and supported clubs. It does so by using expertise from within the club network as well as from partners in the wider network. This gives Aberdeen’s clubs the ability to develop and grow their membership, workforce and structure to provide their members with the best possible experience of the sport. Membership is open to all clubs across Aberdeen, and generally around 70-80 clubs register with us on an annual basis. The board of Club Sport Aberdeen is made up of a board of volunteer trustees who meet regularly to discuss programmes and initiatives that will benefit sports clubs across the city, which includes projects such as the North East Youth Panel and Active Schools Voucher projects. However, we would be keen to support clubs to deliver projects that also impact on mental health, increasing confidence and breaking down barriers to access sport and physical activity. The board are currently looking to recruit a minutes secretary to help with board admin. Main responsibilities would include: • Collect Agenda items and share prior to meetings • Taking accurate notes as a record of discussion and decisions • Write up notes with responsibilities and actions • Distribute minutes to all committee members Board meetings take place on a bi-monthly basis, with other meetings scheduled as required. Time commitment would generally be 2-3 hours per month, depending on the meeting cycle and membership processing. A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference for club and grassroots community sport in Aberdeen. All help is greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Mark Pain, Support to the Board of Trustees at email: mapain@sportaberdeen.co.uk or telephone: 01224 507691.

ClubSport Aberdeen is a vibrant body directed by the clubs, for the clubs. As an independent charity, we provide a unified voice for sport clubs in Aberdeen at the top level across the city through our relationship with the Active Aberdeen Partnership. Our purpose is not only to provide the AAP with club input and a club perspective on arising matters, but also to ensure that Aberdeen has safe, sustainable and supported clubs. It does so by using expertise from within the club network as well as from partners in the wider network. This gives Aberdeen’s clubs the ability to develop and grow their membership, workforce and structure to provide their members with the best possible experience of the sport. Membership is open to all clubs across Aberdeen, and generally around 70-80 clubs register with us on an annual basis. The board of Club Sport Aberdeen is made up of a board of volunteer trustees who meet regularly to discuss programmes and initiatives that will benefit sports clubs across the city, which includes projects such as the North East Youth Panel and Active Schools Voucher projects. However, we would be keen to support clubs to deliver projects that also impact on mental health, increasing confidence and breaking down barriers to access sport and physical activity. The board currently have vacancies for Vice Chair, Treasurer and Welfare Officer positions to support the work of the board and various projects, with the Vice Chair and Treasurer positions also being charity trustee positions. • TREASURER - Oversee all financial aspects of ClubSport Aberdeen and be responsible for regular reporting to the ClubSport Board and help submit annual reporting to OSCR. • VICE CHAIR - support and deputise for the Chairperson in leading ClubSport Aberdeen in developing and delivering its objectives. • WELFARE OFFICER - responsible for promoting safeguarding throughout ClubSport Aberdeen and working with others to ensure a safe and inclusive environment is achieved. Board meetings take place on a bi-monthly basis, with other meetings scheduled as required. Time commitment would generally be 2-3 hours per month, depending on the meeting cycle and membership processing. A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference for club and grassroots community sport in Aberdeen. All help is greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Mark Pain, Support to the Board of Trustees at email: mapain@sportaberdeen.co.uk or telephone: 07721 727797.

Volunteer your professional skills. Become a volunteer consultant. Have a passion to shape your community or assist young people? Got skills to help a local organisation change the world? Want to gain extra experience that will benefit your career development? Sported is recruiting Volunteer Consultants with professional or real-life experience. We’ll connect you with a grassroots organisation that will value your knowledge. You bring insight and enthusiasm. We’ll offer support and guidance – so you can transform lives. Voluntary Work, Real Outcomes Our incredible team of volunteer consultants inject a wide range of professional skills and lived experience that provides invaluable support to community organisations. You might bring knowledge of strategy and project development, human resources, marketing or financial planning from your day-to-day career to support long-term sustainability and growth of a local group that is shaping the lives of young people. Or you can lend your personal experience in fundraising, mentoring or creating inclusion to support leaders, trustees or changemakers within a grassroots club or group. Knowledge of sport is optional. Enthusiasm is essential. And whatever your skillset, Sported will put it to use among the 3,000 incredible groups we assist across the UK. There are a number of ways to provide support. With flexible time commitments, and opportunities to volunteer remotely, it’s even easier to get started supporting members across the UK. You’ll have the guidance of regional and national Sported staff, and support is available whenever you need it. • Short-term placements – Focused on one topic area or specific challenge, placements usually last about 6 sessions. • Long-term placements – Placements span a series of months and encompass multiple topics, or a single complex subject. • One-off support – Kickstarts are semi-structured, informal chats to learn more about a group’s strengths and challenges and recommend a course of action. • Leadership coaching – Support group leaders develop their own leadership skills • Specific project work – focussed projects with specific timeframes and themes • Facilitating/delivering webinars – Inform and train members, volunteers and Sported staff across a variety of topics • Sported support – Help Sported create resources to share with the network Support For Them – and For You Our volunteer consultants leave a lasting impact to ensure groups survive so that young people thrive. You will work with the inspirational faces of community organisations and immerse yourself in their challenges. You will be supported by our regional and national teams and Sported’s central Volunteer Services team and have the opportunity both to share and develop your own skills. Our volunteer consultants claim that making a positive difference to our members is what they enjoy most about being part of Sported. And we know representation matters - which is why we want our volunteers to reflect the diversity of the community groups we work with. We actively encourage applicants from ethnically diverse backgrounds and other minoritised groups to apply and bring their invaluable insight and perspectives. If you need assistance or have further questions, contact the Volunteer Services team: volunteer@sported.org.uk

Do you have a passion for giving back? Boxing Scotland are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers to join our growing team of officials for Olympic-style boxing in Scotland. As the only official governing body for the development of Olympic style boxing in Scotland, Boxing Scotland are recognised by sportscotland, GB Boxing, UK Sport, Commonwealth Games Scotland, British Boxing Board of Control (BBBoC), UK Anti Doping (UKAD), IBA & World Boxing. Future opportunities for prospective officials include officiating at community boxing club shows, national championships, and for those who display excellent aptitude, international tournaments. Full training will be provided by experienced officials in a welcoming environment.