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DEBRA is a national charity and patient support organisation for people living with the rare, extremely painful, genetic skin blistering condition, Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) also known as ‘Butterfly Skin’. EB causes the skin to become very fragile and tear or blister at the slightest touch. With your help we can find treatments and cure(s) for EB. Volunteering in a DEBRA shop can teach you new skills as well as meeting new people and gaining experience in retail. The role involves: - Operating a till to take cash and card payments - Engaging with customers on the shop floor - Replenishing stock on the shop floor - Recording donor details for gift aid - Creating eye catching displays

The Seabank House charity operates 2 care homes in Aberdeen City, each providing support for vulnerable adults with mental health problems. Seabank House has capacity for 19 residents, while Aberlea House is a smaller project and has 5 residents. Both services are fully staffed 24/7. The main aim of the charity are to assist and support residents to live full and meaningful lives and to maximise their potential. As well as providing rooms, meals and communal areas, we also offer a range of different types of support depending on each individuals' needs. This includes areas such as preparing or and attending appointments, domestic tasks, medication compliance, organising personal finances/benefits and social therapy. The Board ae seeking to secure additional voluntary unpaid committee members to help oversee management of the charity. Supporting the work of paid staff and volunteers, committee members offer valuable life experience and objectivity to the management of the charity. Applications from those who have worked or advised in business management, mental health or social care sectors, education and local authorities are especially welcome. For further details please contact Liz Stewart, Company Secretary at email: liz.stewart@stronachs.com or telephone: 01224 592800.

Thank you for showing an interest in the valuable work of Seabank House. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to join the Board of a long - established Aberdeen charity supporting people with mental health problems. Seabank House has provided support and assistance for up to 24 vulnerable adult residents for over one hundred years . We are a non profit making organisation with 2 facilities in Aberdeen city. The facilities are managed by a Project Manager who reports directly to the Chair. Our purpose is to support people with mental health issues to live fulfilling lives in a homely environment . Seabank House is continually improving and and developing the service to meet the changing needs of our residents and supporting them to work towards achieving their full potential. We are actively looking for additional volunteers , with life experience to join the Board in taking our charity to the next step in their development. You may have experience of senior management , business development, finance and/or accountancy or be someone seeking to further develop these skills. You will play a crucial leadership role in taking forward the work of Seabank House and ensuring it meets its objectives and legal obligations . As a group of trustees we are beginning a major review of our services and you would be expected to contribute to this process. In addition to attending General Committee meetings you will be expected to work in either the Finance or House sub- committees of the Board. We value a collaborative ethos in our way of working and work as a team to build a culture of inclusion and respect for all. We extend the opportunity to work in this manner to all our trustees. We would welcome the opportunity to interview prospective candidates. We would expect you to make a declaration that you are not disqualified from being a charity trustee. For further details please contact Helen Burr, Chair at email: Helenburr57@gmail.com or telephone: 07751851610.

Do you enjoy spending time with children and helping them discover their confidence? As a Befriending Volunteer, you will spend 1:1 time with a child or young person aged between 5 and 18 who is affected by HIV or Hepatitis C and who could use a little extra support. Many of the children we support have faced or continue to face Adverse Childhood Experiences that have affected their wellbeing, development, and communication. As a Befriending Volunteer, you will build a connection with a child or young person through fun activities such as visiting museums and galleries, taking part in sports, or exploring nature. You will support a child to develop their interests and hobbies and expand their horizons while creating a safe and supportive environment for them to express themselves. Consistency is important for the children we support. We therefore ask our Befrienders to commit to a minimum of 1 year of volunteering in order to nurture feelings of trust and safety.