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Would you like to help children with disabilities by assisting with travel to and from our services in Aberdeen? Aberlour Options Aberdeen is a short breaks service, providing residential, community-based short breaks and care at home for children and young people with disabilities. We offer a safe, homely environment for a child to come and stay for a short break that gives their families a rest from their caring role. Volunteer Drivers play an important role in helping transport children to and from our service on our minibus, helping them to feel comfortable and secure. Our services are in the Bucksburn and Garthdee areas of Aberdeen, with journeys frequently across the Aberdeen City area. Volunteer Drivers play an important role in helping children feel safe, secure and relaxed during these journeys. Volunteer Drivers put children at ease, who may otherwise be feeling anxious by interacting with children and being a friendly face to accompany them to and from the service. These interactions help to develop communication skills, building confidence and self-esteem. Volunteer Drivers can gain a real sense of satisfaction from helping children with disabilities travel to and from the Options Aberdeen service, knowing they are making a positive impact and helping to make their time at Option Aberdeen enjoyable. Volunteer Drivers can gain experience working with children and young people, and become part of a supportive and encouraging team. For further information please contact: Shonagh Kane |Volunteer Coordinator (North) email: volunteering@aberlour.org.uk | tel.: 07864 625069

Join our Kiltie team for the Aberdeen Kiltwalk 2022! You’ll be supporting thousands of walkers across our 26-mile route whilst also having fun, making friends and creating memorable experiences that will last forever. The Aberdeen Kiltwalk 2022 takes place on Sunday 29th May 2022 and is an incredible event for Aberdeen. Our events wouldn’t be possible without the help of our fantastic network of volunteers – the Kilties! They support our Kiltwalkers as they raise millions of pounds for causes all over Scotland, help deliver our events, keep our walkers’ spirits high and of course, add a touch of Kiltwalk magic! With nine roles to choose from, there really is something for everyone! You could be checking our walkers in at one of our start venues, helping them re-fuel at one of our Pit Stops, keeping them motivated along the route or giving them a cheer as they cross the finish line. Or you might prefer to walk, cycle or drive as one of our Back Marker, Lead Bike or Driver Kilties. If you would like to learn new skills, meet new people and have a truly rewarding experience, then apply to become a Kiltie Volunteer today! Charity Boost: Thanks to Sir Tom Hunter and The Hunter Foundation, the Kiltwalk is delighted to announce that for every event a Kiltie volunteers at, a donation will be made to their chosen charity. Simply select the charity you would like to support during the application process. Other Events: We also have volunteering opportunities at our other events in Aberdeen, Dundee and Edinburgh if you wish. Once you’ve been accepted to our Kiltie programme, you can sign up for shifts at any of our events – there’s no need to apply again! A fantastic event and volunteer opportunity to be involved in. All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated. For more details and to sign up to be a fabulous Aberdeen Kiltwalk 2022 Kiltie Volunteer please visit https://www.thekiltwalk.co.uk/volunteer or contact Debbie Chisholm, Volunteer Manager at email kilties@thekiltwalk.co.uk

The Allotment Market Stall provides good-quality, well-priced, locally grown fruit and vegetables and reduces waste. We have opportunities for people to help assist our driver to collect allotment produce from around Aberdeen (approx 3 hours on Thursday afternoons for the growing season (mid July to end Oct). Just as many Thursdays as you are available, so it could be each week or even just one off). Would suit someone who enjoys outdoors and has an interest in local fruit and veg growing. Main tasks involve: • Visit allotment sites. • May have contact with allotment holders. • Help load/unload produce into van. • Help Weigh and Record amounts of produce collected. Full training will be given. Volunteers will be accompanied and supported at all times. This is a great opportunity to: • Make a difference in your city and the environment. • Be a part of a community of growers. • Meet people and grow in confidence. For more details please contact us at email: theallotmentmentmarketstall@gmail.com

Kiltwalk is delighted to be back with events across Scotland and will be in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire on Sunday 29th May! We are looking for drivers to join our volunteer team and provide support collecting and dropping off walkers, fellow volunteers and equipment at various points along our 26-mile route which runs from Potarch to Duthie Park. You'll be paired with another volunteer and provided with a van and a radio in order to communicate with and receive instructions from our control room. Join our amazing Kiltie volunteer team and experience a rewarding, fun-filled day. Kiltwalkers will be walking one of three distances for a charity they care about and they could not do it without the support of our fantastic volunteers. Charity Boost Programme: Thanks to Sir Tom Hunter and The Hunter Foundation, the Kiltwalk is delighted to announce that for every event a Kiltie volunteers at, a donation will be made to their chosen charity. Simply select the charity you would like to support during the application process. We also have other roles available at various points between Potarch and Duthie Park. Sign up for more details and please feel free to contact us if you have any questions! Excellent support and relevant training is provided to all volunteers. All Kilties will receive training before the event and will be supported by Kiltwalk staff and fellow Kilties on the day. You’ll also be provided with a uniform. A fantastic event and volunteer opportunity to be involved in. All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated. For more details and to sign up to be a fabulous Aberdeen Kiltwalk 2022 Kiltie Volunteer please visit https://www.thekiltwalk.co.uk/volunteer or contact Debbie Chisholm, Volunteer Manager at email kilties@thekiltwalk.co.uk

Our mission is to deliver urgent medical samples, equipment and supplies free of charge between hospitals, healthcare sites and laboratories in the North East of Scotland when Healthcare Providers’ own transport services do not operate. We need drivers over the age of 25 to help us achieve this mission. A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference. All volunteers are greatly appreciated. For more details please contact Graeme Scott, Membership Secretary at email: membershipsecretary@nervs.org.uk or telephone.: 07881460792.

Our mission is to deliver urgent medical samples, equipment and supplies free of charge between hospitals, healthcare sites and laboratories in the North East of Scotland when Healthcare Providers’ own transport services do not operate. We need advanced trained motorcycle riders over the age of 25 to help us achieve this mission. A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference. All volunteers are greatly appreciated. For more details please contact Graeme Scott, Membership Secretary at email: membershipsecretary@nervs.org.uk or telephone.: 07881460792.

We have exciting opportunities for volunteers to come along and assist disabled members with various activities. This includes volunteer drivers and escorting disabled people if out on trips etc. We especially require more volunteer drivers who have a D1 on their license. This must be before 1997 that they passed their test. You will be made to feel very welcome as we are a very friendly, dynamic group and greatly appreciate help that volunteers give. This is a great, enjoyable opportunity to help in the local community, make a positive difference and also the opportunity to develop new skills. For more information please contact: e-mail: info@future-choices.org.uk / Tel.: 0800 566 8728 / or through our website www.future-choices.org.uk

We have exciting opportunities for people to join our great team of volunteer drivers. You will be made to feel very welcome as we are a very friendly, dynamic group and greatly appreciate help that volunteers give. This is a great, enjoyable opportunity to help in the local community, make a positive difference and also the opportunity to develop new skills. For more information regarding this or any other volunteer opportunities at Future Choices please contact:e-mail: info@future-choices.org.uk / Tel.: 0800 566 8728 / or through our website www.future-choices.org.uk

Are you looking for a volunteer role to challenge yourself? Would you like to gain skills that could really make a difference in your local community? Do you feel passionate about support others? If your answer is yes then this could be the role for you, we are currently expanding our service in your area and are looking for warm, friendly, compassionate, professional individuals. As an Ambulance Care Assistant Volunteer: • Supporting patients who are often vulnerable taking them home from hospital or to essential medical appointments • Sometimes supporting end of life patients, this could be locally however on occasions we do transport people long distance • Capturing relevant information accurately as required by the local health authority using tablets or specific report forms • Receiving or handover patients ensuring all relevant information is passed on regarding the individual and their belongs/ medications are received/ handed over • Using relevant equipment to ensure the patients safety such as stretchers, carry chairs and wheelchairs • Sometimes monitoring prescribed oxygen levels, patients health, give basic first aid seeking guidance and support where needed • Sharing the roles and responsibilities with your crew to ensure your vehicle is prepared pre-shift with all relevant equipment and that cleaning routines are adhered to throughout and post-shift ensuring that infection prevention and control standards are followed at all times • Achieving and maintaining competence in your skills and knowledge, completing annual modules and engaging in relevant CPD sessions either online or face to face to ensure you don’t fall into skill fade • Following our CQC guidelines as we are a regulated service So if you have the ability to: • Work flexibly in the ambulance environment • Communicate effectively • Ensure the patients in your care receive high quality care • Support your colleagues as well as your patients • Build and maintain effective working relationships and work as part of a team • Use online systems comfortably • Lift bending and carrying in the process of transporting patients …this could be the role for you. Our training will provide everything you need to know so no prior experience is needed. The training and support you will receive includes: • Online learning welcoming you to BRC and….. • Zoom sessions including roles &responsibilities, mental health and patient centred care • An accredited external MIDAS course which includes remote and face to face training • Four days face to face training to ensure you have excellent manual handling and first aid skills • Ongoing support through a mentoring programme once your core service training is completed The Ambulance Care Assistant Volunteer role is one of our main roles however we do have a progression pathway to an intermediate skill level for our dedicated crews enabling them to support patients further when in their care. As a service we support end of life care to and from appointments as well as transporting patients across the UK so that they are able to spend precious time with their families, we pride ourselves in the care and dignity we provide, we don’t just transport people we put the person at the heart of what we do. Our contracts vary and change and at times we could have shifts across the seven day ranging from 8 to 12 hours, we ask for a minimum commitment of two shifts per month contract dependant. You will be transporting people with very limited mobility, a lot of whom will need to be moved by stretcher and we also transport COVID positive patients. It can be a long physical day doing on average 6 to 8 transports in a twelve-hour shift so it’s not for the faint hearted! As this role includes driving you will need to have held a driving licence which allows you to drive in the UK for two years. A great opportunity to help and make a real difference for people and our NHS. For further information please contact Pauline Bartley, Volunteer Mobilisation Manager at email: Pbartley@redcross.org.uk or telephone: 07525902931.

Give the gift of time, and make a difference. Aberdeen Cyrenians started life as a soup kitchen run by student volunteers back in 1968. That ethos of volunteering and direct community support remains at the heart of what we do and it is essential in allowing us to provide the range of support that our service users rely on. We’re fully flexible and can take regular, ad hoc, seasonal and team volunteers across a range of services and opportunities. Our volunteer roles are as varied as our projects, service users and volunteers, whatever your interest, we've got something that's just right for you. All help makes a real difference and is always appreciated. Excellent training and support is provided to all volunteers. For more information and to find out about the latest volunteer opportunities we have please visit: https://www.weareac.org/volunteering