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Aberdeen ENABLE Branch are looking for enthusiastic, committed volunteers to escort Branch members with a Learning Disability on the branch minibus to social activities. Volunteers will travel with the minibus driver, collect branch members from their home and escort them in the branch minibus to social activities and then home again. Aberdeen Branch has been running social activities in the city for nearly 60 years and there are currently around fifty members of the 'Pop Club' which meets fortnightly. The specific tasks for the role are to inform the driver of the run sheet of pickups of club members, to greet the member at their door and walk with them to the minibus, to ensure that people board the bus safely and to repeat the process on the journey back home. Volunteers will come from a wide range of backgrounds and will have many different qualities and skills. Essential qualities for this role are: an enthusiastic and positive attitude and being a team player, willing to work with others from a range of backgrounds. Throughout the volunteering opportunity you will gain new skills and experience working with people who have a Learning Disabilities, their families and carers. You will also gain practical experience of assisting and escorting a group of people on a minibus. Out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed in line with Aberdeen Branch policy. Volunteers will be given an induction by the Branch Committee. For more details please contact: Jessie Gordon, Aberdeen Branch Secretary Tel No: 01224 873936/ 07845463299

Do you agree that every person who has a learning disability should have the choice and control to live the life they choose? Aberdeen ENABLE Branch are looking for enthusiastic, committed volunteers to help drive their minibus allowing people with a Learning Disability to attend social events. Aberdeen Branch has been running social activities in the city for nearly 60 years and there are currently around fifty members of the 'Pop Club' which meets fortnightly. The volunteer driver must meet specifications laid out by the DVLA for driving a minibus in the UK. The specific tasks for the role are to follow a run sheet of pickups of ENABLE members in the Aberdeen area, assist escorts in ensuring that people board the bus safely, drive to social activity location, ensure that people disembark safely, repeat process on journey back home. In addition volunteers are expected to fuel minibus (paid for by the Branch) and fill in maintenance check list. Volunteers should also be prepared to store the minibus in a safe location. Throughout the volunteering opportunity you will gain new skills and experience working with people who have a Learning Disabilities, their families and carers. You will also gain practical experience of driving a minibus for a specific group of people. Out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed in line with Aberdeen Branch policy. Volunteers will be given an induction by the Branch Committee. For more details please contact: Jessie Gordon, Aberdeen Branch Secretary Tel No: 01224 873936/ 07845463299

Volunteer drivers are required to drive both our large and a number of smaller vans. Pick up produce from supermarkets, etc. and deliver to projects for use. Anything from 1 hour per week would be useful. CFINE improve health and contribute to regeneration through: Community food Outlets - wee shops open 1-2 hours per week and FareShare - where we collect produce from retailers which would otherwise be dumped and distribute through projects to vulnerable people e.g. Homeless. For further details please contact Tel.: 01224 596156 e-mail: info@cfine.org /cmclean@cfine.org

Could you see yourself driving a Tuk Tuk around the streets of Aberdeen? Would you like to help CFINE deliver an exciting new project? Then this could be just the opportunity for you! CFINE are looking for volunteers to get involved in our latest initiative. ‘Tuk In’ is a mobile community café that will be run out of the back of an electric Tuk Tuk, using fresh in date food that would have otherwise been destined for landfill, it will visit various community hubs around the city. ‘Tuk In’ will combat food poverty and food waste, and it will also make services available through CFINE accessible to customers. We need Drivers, Cooks, and Servers for this exciting project and all help is greatly appreciated. If you are interested, email Sean on smcveigh@cfine.org or call on 01224596156

CFINE are looking for volunteer drivers for our latest initiative, ‘Tuk In Community Café’ (3-wheel electric vehicle). ‘Tuk In’ is a method of delivering low cost, tasty, healthy food to communities with high instances of food poverty. By taking advantage of surplus food redirected from landfill the café will work to ameliorate food poverty, make available CFINE services, and play a part in developing communities. All help is greatly appreciated. If you are interested, email Sean on smcveigh@cfine.org or call on 01224 596156

COVEY are looking for volunteer drivers to transport some of the vulnerable young people we work with to various locations throughout Lanarkshire to participate in activities. Most of this work takes place during weeknights; especially during school term time.

We would like someone local who can drive our minibus for 1 hour per day between 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm ( possibly some days in the holidays). You will drive the bus to 3 schools with a member of staff picking up children to return the base where you will drop them off. If you have the ability to do light odd jobs that would be a great help as we are a small charity. If happy to do so you would pick up a few children at one school.

Come and join our cause any time of the year. You don't have to wait up till Christmas to help make a real difference to the lives of families in Ayrshire. Volunteering with Night Before Christmas is a meaningful way to help some of Ayrshire’s most vulnerable children and families. It’s also an opportunity to develop and enjoy new experiences. You’ll connect with your community, meet new people, learn new skills and share what you know. All our voluntary roles are supported: people come first. We’ll give you an induction and relevant training, and you’ll always have space to raise issues. You don’t need specific skills for many of our roles. All we ask for is enthusiasm and a willingness to get involved. Tasks may include: - Sorting and tidying - Packing bags - Talking and greeting other volunteers - Driving and delivering bags - Keeping records - Fundraising - Participating in events - Creating social media posts - Photography

Volunteer drivers to lead the Trishaw [rickshaw] in and around Wick. This vehicles enables disabled or poor mobility people to get out and about for recreational purposes. The vehicle is pedal power and electric back up. volunteers receive full training and support.

Support people get home safely after a hospital stay and help reduce pressure on the NHS. Be part of a team including partner agencies helping people get home and continue their recovery after a stay at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. - Collect prescriptions from the hospital and drop off at the patients home. - Bring medical equipment, clothes or food parcels to discharged patients. - Provide other support to reduce delays in the discharge lounge to open up beds for new admissions. - Advise if additional support may be required.