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Are you are interested in meeting new people, learning new skills, showing your passion for the all things Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire? We are currently seeking people in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire to provide a warm North-east welcome for visitors to our wonderful region? *What is a Welcome to Aberdeenshire volunteer? First impressions count! Our Welcome to Aberdeen City/Aberdeenshire volunteer initiative is looking for friendly, passionate and proud people keen to share local knowledge of our wonderful area with visitors. *Role Purpose: To give a warm welcome to visitors arriving in the region and provide information and assistance to make their time in the destination a fantastic experience. *Key tasks: 1. Meeting and greeting visitors as they arrive in the region. 2. Providing information on getting around the area. For example, onward transport links, bus timetables. 3. Providing general information on the area. For example, visiting attractions, shopping, eating, walking, places to visit, currency exchange. 4. Providing leaflets, visitor maps and general tourist information. We aim to recognise the value of the contribution volunteers will make to the success of our local area. We aim to offer satisfying volunteering opportunities and will support volunteers appropriately to carry out their role to the highest standards possible. As part of this excellent support and relevant guidance is provided to all volunteers. Various training courses and information will be shared during the induction period to increase knowledge of the local tourism product and travel around the region. *You will: •Meet new people •Have fun •Learn new skills •Use existing skills – do you speak a second language? •Feel passionate about your region *Interested in this volunteering opportunity? Please go to https://www.visitabdn.com/about-us/volunteers/ for more information and to apply or please email volunteer@visitabdn.com

The art and craft groups operating under the constituted group PCCC, aim to provide local, accessible and affordable creative opportunities for adults aged 16yrs+. The groups provide creative outlets for those who have an interest in the arts, as well as theraputic influences for those wishing to maintain or improve their overall health and wellbeing. Research has proven that local community opportunities that provide a purpose, a social network and safe, supportive environments are key for all who wish to have positive quality of life. The importance of such approaches has been highlighted within the Scottish Government with the recent consultation around a ‘Connected Scotland’ looking to identify and combat loneliness and isolation at the local level. The Chairperson is responsible for making sure that each meeting is planned effectively, conducted according to the constitution and that matters are dealt with in an orderly, efficient manner. The Chairperson helps to build and lead the team. The Chairperson will Chair committee meetings which are held approx. 3 monthly. The Chairperson will be an authorised signatory for the release of funds and support the Treasurer with funding applications.

The art and craft groups operating under the constituted group PCCC, aim to provide local, accessible and affordable creative opportunities for adults aged 16yrs+. The groups provide creative outlets for those who have an interest in the arts, as well as theraputic influences for those wishing to maintain or improve their overall health and wellbeing. Research has proven that local community opportunities that provide a purpose, a social network and safe, supportive environments are key for all who wish to have positive quality of life. The importance of such approaches has been highlighted within the Scottish Government with the recent consultation around a ‘Connected Scotland’ looking to identify and combat loneliness and isolation at the local level. The Secretary role would involve ensuring meetings are organised, taking minutes at committee meetings and disturbing minutes to members, being an authorised signatory for payments, supporting the Treasurer with funding bids, communicating changes with group members, supporting the Chair to ensure the smooth functioning of the committee, and maintaining effective records and administration.

The art and craft groups operating under the constituted group PCCC, aim to provide local, accessible and affordable creative opportunities for adults aged 16yrs+. The groups provide creative outlets for those who have an interest in the arts, as well as theraputic influences for those wishing to maintain or improve their overall health and wellbeing. Research has proven that local community opportunities that provide a purpose, a social network and safe, supportive environments are key for all who wish to have positive quality of life. The importance of such approaches has been highlighted within the Scottish Government with the recent consultation around a ‘Connected Scotland’ looking to identify and combat loneliness and isolation at the local level. The Treasurer role involves all aspects of financial management, working closely with other members of the Management Committee to safeguard the organisation's finances. Financial reporting, banking, book keeping and record keeping. The Treasurer will be an authorised signatory to release funds and be accountable for accurate record keeping. The Treasurer will ensure accounts are audited in a timely manner.

VOLUNTEER CALL OUT -Event: ‘Spectra – Scotland’s Festival of Light 2022’ -Install Dates: Monday 7th – Thursday 10th February 2022 -Live Dates: Thursday 10th – Sunday 13th February 2022 -De-install Dates: Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th February 2022 (post event) -Location: Aberdeen City Centre Curated Place (the production team behind Spectra – Aberdeen’s Festival of Light 2015-22) are looking for volunteers to work alongside them to deliver ‘Spectra – Scotland’s Festival of Light’ 2022. On the evenings of 10th,11th, 12th and 13th February 2022, Aberdeen City Centre will be transformed by immersive light and sound installations inspired by the Scotland’s “Year of Stories”. There will be award winning international, UK and Scottish artists creating a series of artworks around the city which will engage Aberdeen audiences. A full description of the artists and the works can be seen here - https://www.spectrafestival.co.uk/artists This year we are expecting to welcome 5000-8000 people each night across the festival sites. -Why Volunteer with Spectra? • Learn new skills or develop the skills you already have • Do something positive and active for yourself and your community • Meet artists, production teams and develop your networks • Gain insight into the delivery of a large-scale, public facing festival • Challenge yourself in a safe, welcoming environment -Volunteer Roles: We are looking for volunteers in two different roles. *Production Runner These roles are dictated by the needs of the Producer and Technical Manager you are supporting, which may include: • Assisting Producer/Technical Manager on the ground with all elements of project delivery • General art work installation assistance • Carrying tools and equipment to and from site. *Delivery Team The Delivery Team role is a key public facing role and will include: • Welcome and crowd guidance • Directing people, offering advice & information • On site production assistance • Reassure public on COVID-19 mitigations and protocols • Information sharing with Event Managers • Assisting if an emergency situation arises (full training provided) An exciting and fantastic opportunity to help out and be part of a major event. All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated. We look forward to hearing from you. If you are interested, please fill in this form at https://forms.gle/x3w5gxuutkNrhHUN7 and we’ll be in touch. Please direct any queries to – Alison Brodie (Creative Producer) at email: alison@curatedplace.com or tel.: 07738113493.

Wave Radio is a broadcasting service for the wellbeing of patients at Dr Gray’s Hospital -- and by broadcasting online, they aim to bring the community into the hospital and the hospital into the community. This volunteering opportunity is also a great one if you have a love in music. They are not just looking for people to present on air, but would also welcome people who have a bit of spare time to catalogue music or music production. For people interested in any of their presenter slots, please know these programmes can be pre-recorded for broadcast at a later time. Right now, volunteers can do their shows from home, through the studios at Dr. Grays. Volunteers who have an interest in specific musical genre (i.e./Classical, show tunes, soul etc. ) or have a wide musical taste can find out more about how to help with their breakfast, afternoon and early evening programmes. Wave Radio is run entirely by volunteers and donations. Please get in touch if you would like to find out more about volunteering with them!

What will I be doing? Social isolation and loneliness is a huge issue in the Moray Area. As a volunteer mentor you would be matched with a young person who you would spend regular time on a 1:1 basis, you would work towards building a trusting relationship. You would take part in activities that is of interest to your young person, such as cooking, sports, and crafts. You would look to introduce them to new activities to help them learn new skills and develop new interests. Mentors can range from age 14 and over and don’t have to have previous experience working with Young people. The impact you can make For our Young people having a mentor can make such a positive impact on their lives and help change their future. Through having a mentor a young person can develop confidence and self-belief to achieve their life goals. As a volunteer you will gain practical experience of spending time with children and increase your knowledge about the issues affecting young people. You will meet a range of new people and be filled with a sense of satisfaction, knowing that you have helped make a difference in a child’s life. The benefits for you As a volunteer you will gain practical experience of spending time with young people and increase your knowledge about the young people in your area. You will meet a range of new people and be filled with a sense of satisfaction, knowing that you have helped make a difference in a young person’s life. ‘Volunteering has given me a sense of fulfillment knowing I am helping someone else’

The Forres Heritage Trust celebrates and helps preserve the great buildings, including the Tolbooth and Nelson’s Tower, histories, stories and traditions that embody this area’s unique cultural heritage, both now and for future generations. The Trust has created a new tour at the Tolbooth which unlocks the history of the building’s old police office and cells, highlighting the newly renovated courtroom as well as the parapet around the clock tower – which has never been open to the public before. Volunteers are needed as tour guides, to help by providing a warm welcome and to help visitors understand the history and context of both these remarkable buildings and their conservation. Could you help to inspire and engage our visitors with helping to tell the story and fascinating history of both of the Tolbooth and Nelson’s Tower? Training and support will be given to all volunteers, giving you materials and information for your own learning. Frequency of tours and times have yet to be finalised and will initially be dependent on volunteers' availabilities. If you would like to find out more about this role or have a chat please get in touch by emailing fhtvolunteers@outlook.com

Creative people needed! You will be able to help manufacture & develop craft kits & handmade items, plus helping out at events and stalls. We are a small start up social enterprise and would love to offer volunteering and training opportunities to young people who are keen on art & creativity. The role will involve helping make up craft kits as well as testing out kits and helping to develop the ideas for kits further. We use a variety of materials and processes to make parts which then need assembled into kits. We also are developing a range of finished products that are handmade which we need help with making. This could involve working with wool, wood, metal and more. We also need help with making video content for social media about the kits. We will be attending market stalls and could be selling the kits/products in other settings so volunteers would be ideally able to come and help at times at stalls and events. The role could also be extended in the future to supervising younger volunteers at evening sessions if desired however this would require a PVG in addition.

Creative people needed! to help out at regular after school art classes, plus there will be opportunity to helping out at events, stalls and other classes if desired. We need two helpers for our after school classes which take place at the Selkirk Cricket Club, Philiphaugh. We have a 1 hour class for primary age and another afterwards for secondary age on Mondays in term time. Your role will be to support children with their creativity while they are in the classes, and assisting with all aspects of managing the class delivery. You will help to help set up before and clear away after the classes. You may also be helping to supervise children to stay safe during our short outings. The class is relaxed and fun and the children will be working with a wide variety of art materials and processes. Therefore it is a chance for the volunteer to gain creative skills as well as youth work skills. We also deliver other classes in the holidays and at weekends so there are further opportunities to get involved if desired.