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Volunteers are essential in helping Clan to provide a wide range of services to anyone affected by cancer. No matter what time you can give or what skills you can bring, Clan can offer you a special and rewarding volunteering experience. We have a range of volunteer roles available in locations in Aberdeen City, throughout Aberdeenshire, Moray, Orkney and Shetland. This includes Support Volunteers, Shop Volunteers, Events Volunteers, Children & Family Volunteers, Drivers, MoveMORE Volunteers and much more. If you would like to volunteer with Clan then we'd love to hear from you. Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator on email: claire.mechie@clancancersupport.org , tel.: 01224 647000 or via our website at https://www.clanhouse.org/volunteering/enquiries/

MISS (Miscarriage Information Support Service) is a registered charity. We are a miscarriage support service covering all of Scotland for anyone who has experienced baby loss. MISS offers a confidential space for anyone in Scotland to receive support, information and advice as well as understand they are not alone after going through miscarriage. There are a great number of ways you can help support the work of MISS as a volunteer. Current volunteer opportunities with us include Support Co-Ordinator, Fundraising and Event Volunteers, Marketing Co-Ordinator and PA to our Board. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact Abi Clarke , Chairperson/Founder of MISS at email: info@miss-support.org.uk or tel.: 07808 638428. Further information and details are also available at our website at: https://miss-support.org.uk/

ARCHIE Child Bereavement Service (part of the ARCHIE Foundation charity) provide direct support to bereaved children and young people throughout Grampian. Due to an increased demand in our service we are seeking volunteers in a variety of areas including: responders to visit bereaved families, fundraisers, event and admin helpers and a treasurer. Key objectives of our Volunteers are: To support the work of GCBN through contributing to the range of services provided. To make a positive difference to the lives of the children, young people and their families who have been affected by bereavement Our responder service entails people visiting bereaved families and undertaking direct support work with children and young people and their families. We also run event days for children staffed up by our volunteers. We are particularly keen to recruit a volunteer with a financial or accounts background to take on our treasurer role. Excellent support and training is provided to all volunteers e.g.: induction includes self awareness, policy and procedures of charity. Training in child protection and bereavement support. Support from coordinator and board of trustees. All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated. For more details please contact: Malcolm Stewart, Coordinator at email: malcolm.stewart@archie.org or tel.: 01224 554152.

Sue Ryder supports people through the most difficult times of their lives. For over 65 years our doctors, nurses and carers have given people the compassion and expert care they need to help them live the best life they possibly can. To help in this vital work we have a number of exciting upcoming events where we are seeking volunteers to support us. For more information about any of these opportunities and other ways you can help Sue Ryder please contact Ciara Twiggins, Philanthropy and Events Executive on Email: ciara.twiggins@suerydercare.org or tel.: 07976 422792.

Be a dear and volunteer! If you have a couple of hours a week to spare, why not volunteer at the South Lodge? Based in our offices at the South Lodge residential home, we require a volunteer to support our admin staff. Responsibilities may include any of the following: filing, photocopying, answer phones and door, photography and social media posting, etc. Volunteers are also expected to develop positive relationships with staff, visitors, and residents and participate with activities and events. No prior training is needed, except for an enthusiasm to be with our residents. Induction training is provided. PVG checks needed and will be paid for by social care.

Be a dear and volunteer! If you have a couple of hours a week to spare, or maybe you are thinking of organising your corporate social responsibility hours, why not volunteer at the South Lodge? Events such as the summer concert, variety shows, film nights, pantos, Christmas parties, and other such events bring joy to the residents but also help us to raise funds for the Residents' Comfort Fund, which we use to support our own residents during extra activities. - Develop positive relationships with staff, visitors, and residents and participate with activities and events. - No prior training is needed, except for an enthusiasm to be with our residents. - Induction training is provided. - PVG checks needed and will be paid for by social care.

If you're interested in supporting your local animal sanctuary, come along and find out what it takes to be a volunteer. Volunteering is a rewarding experience, allowing you to: - Gain a sense of achievement: Helping an animal in need can give you a sense of pride and achievement. - Enhance your skills: Doing varied tasks with a variety of volunteers can help you to enhance a number of skills including confidence, communication and team work. - Strengthen your CV: Volunteering can be an invaluable addition to your CV. Employers can see you have gone the extra mile to help learn new skills. - Increase your network: You will meet and interact with a number of like-minded individuals, so you’re hopefully going to make some new friends along the way! Regardless of however much time you can spare your efforts will make a difference. Our volunteers are very much appreciated! If you want to help out with animal care at the shelter it is always ideal if you can make it on a regular basis, this helps to build up your knowledge of the sanctuary and the care that you give. Guinea pig cuddling can be on a much more ad hoc basis; we just ask that you let us know when you are coming. Some volunteers are very happy to handle guinea pigs, others would rather work at the sanctuary but away from the piggies - we're flexible and very understanding. Some tasks that you might consider are: - Feeding and cuddling guinea pigs - Filling water water and tidying - Tidying and sorting stores and donations - Food preparation for guinea pigs - Washing dishes and clearing - Welcoming and greeting customers We also support young people with their Saltire and Duke of Edinburgh awards volunteering experiences.

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

Assist the local fundraising team in promoting and taking part in a variety of activities to raise money for Guide Dogs. • Street collections on ‘flag’ days • Help on stalls at local events • Take Collection Boxes to local businesses • Attending local events organised by Branches or Community Fundraiser and keeping track of what we sell on our stalls (including the cuddly toys!) • Count donations • Fundraisers are usually members of the local fundraising group

We have 116 volunteer-led branches across the UK, covering almost three quarters of the country. We also have online branches for autistic people with a shared interest, identity or experience. Our hard-working volunteers run support, information and social activities for autistic adults, children and their families in their local area. They also organise and join in with fundraising and campaigning. Our branches run a huge range of activities. These groups and activities provide a friendly and safe space for parents and families seeking support. Branches always need more helping hands, so as an Ad Hoc Volunteer you can help the branch continue to provide this valuable support. Do you have a few hours a month to give to volunteering? This role can fit around your responsibilities, and you can decide when and how you would like to volunteer. There is flexibility on the amount of the time you give too. We know our volunteers have busy lives and we do our best to fit around you. The role is fully supported by the regional Senior Branch Engagement Officer and the other branch volunteers. You will receive full guidance and training for everything you’ll need to do. How you’ll hear about your application Once you’ve applied, you’ll receive notifications to the email address you apply with. Sometimes the emails we send about your application go into junk folders. We will keep in touch with you through an email address ending in @NAS.goassemble.com, do check your junk folder for confirmation of your application and other messages from us. When and where Flexible, role is on an ad hoc basis and will be as and when required for branch events. Home based (plus travel to branch activities). Support Written guidance on a range of branch activities. You must complete any requested eLearning training modules before you start volunteering. Insurance cover for all branch activities. What you will be doing Assisting at in person branch activities such as bucket collections, fundraising activities, etc. Where extra volunteers are required on the day of an event. The skills you need Knowledge and experience of the autism spectrum is an advantage but not essential as we can provide training. Good organisational skills. Confident in speaking to members of public. What's in it for you Improve support to autistic people and their families in your local area. Build up an understanding of autism by volunteering with autistic people. Access free training and learn new skills. Meet new people. A worthwhile achievement to add to your CV. Having fun whilst carrying out a valuable role. This is a rewarding and fulfilling opportunity and will allow you to make a difference to those you are supporting and their families.