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The Archie Foundation exists to make the difference for children and their families accessing local NHS healthcare and in bereavement. By working with our NHS colleagues, child development and childcare professionals, Archie provides a lifeline of support for local children and their families. Whatever age you are, and whatever your background is, if you have an interest in supporting the work that we do we would love to hear from you! There are many activities that volunteers can help us with, here are just a few examples: • Place and gather back in our collection cans – lots of pennies soon mount up and make a huge difference. • Administrative support in our donor care office – writing thank you letters and cards to let our donors know how appreciated they are. • Volunteering at events, both on the day and to help us plan for their success. • Delivering leaflets and putting up posters on community noticeboards. • Staffing a stall at a local market or community centre to help spread the word about the work we do. • Speaking on behalf of the charity at community events. • Assisting with our supporters/groups e.g.: knitting and craft groups who • Organising your own fundraising events with friends and family. • Training to become a Volunteer Responder as part of Archie’s Child Bereavement Service team. All help from people volunteering makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. For full details and links for volunteering with us please visit https://archie.org/volunteer/ or email hello@archie.org

Talkable offers a talkline to anyone affected by panic or anxiety. We currently have a range of ways that you can help as a volunteer as we continue to grow and provide ever more vital support to people. Opportunities to join our team of volunteers include: *Phoneline Volunteers – you will be required to provide anxiety relief over the phone to our service users. *Phoneline Team Leader – you will be required to manage the phoneline volunteers as well as be available on the phone. *Message Line Volunteers – you will be required to provide anxiety relief to our service users over our Facebook page, full training will be given. *Promotion Volunteers – you will be required to create social media posts and reach out to companies to make our services known more. *Funding Volunteers – you will be required to help come up with funding ideas to support our vital services. *Policy Assistance Volunteers - we are also looking for a volunteer(s) who can help us with policy work. Excellent support and any relevant training is provided to all volunteers. All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated. For more information about any of these volunteer roles or any other ways you wish to help us as a volunteer please contact Chelsea Birkett at E Mail: recruitment@talkable.online or tel: 07999 453655.

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 Fundraisers to help us raise the revenue to continue doing our service for completely free to the end user. 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.

There are Guide Dog fundraising branches in NE Scotland in Aberdeen, Arbroath, Auchterarder, Banff, Dundee, Elgin, Forfar, Fraserburgh, Nairn, Perth, Peterhead and Stonehaven. They are always looking for help at events. -Become one of our amazing volunteers, and click on link below to sign up today! http://www.guidedogs.org.uk/supportus/volunteering/register-now -For schools/youth clubs, visit our resources at www.guidedogs.org.uk/learning -Or Name a Puppy: Name A Puppy - Change A Life | Guide Dogs - https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/how-you-can-help/fundraise/name-a-puppy/

Aberdeen Multicultural Centre (AMC) is an outcome driven, user led charity, committed to making a positive impact on the lives of wider communities in Aberdeen. AMC encourages co-operation and integration amongst diverse community groups. AMC’s vibrant aims are to support communities from social, economic, welfare & environmental perspectives. AMC has run Climate Change projects for the last five years aimed at awareness raising and changing behaviours in relation to home energy efficiency, active travel, food waste, recycling and home gardening amongst diverse communities in Aberdeen. AMC has become cultural hub of communities in Aberdeen. AMC has been organising different cultural events such as International Mother Language Day, Aberdeen Mela- One World Day, Multicultural Burns Night etc. AMC also involved in different sports & physical activities such as Multicultural Football Festival, Multicultural Bike Rally, Wellbeing & Mindfulness Meditation Sessions, Relaxation & Chair base exercises for BAME older people etc. We are seeking volunteers to help us with grant proposal writing support to expand our reach and services even further. A fantastic and exciting opportunity to assist in the continued successful development of Aberdeen Multicultural Centre and make a real difference for people and communities. All help is greatly appreciated. For further information please contact Ahashan Habib, Centre Manager at E Mail: a.habib@abmc.org.uk or tel. 01224 561992.

Drinklink believe that no one life should be negatively affected by someone else’s drinking. Our aim is to link people affected by someone else’s drinking, we know the impact of this can be wide reaching so we work to provide signposting to support, and services to facilitate education and recovery. We are currently looking for a Business Development Manager Volunteer to join us on a voluntary basis. *Key Responsibilities include: • In cooperation with the Business Development Director develop a business development: funding, fundraising and corporate sponsorship strategy to identify priority areas of Drinklink’s operations. • Ensure adherence to compliance and governance protocols relating to donations. • Proactively identify fundraising opportunities to ensure cashflow pipeline is sufficient to sustain the ongoing viability of the charity. • Work with the Business Development Team to support our business development activities to help ensure the growth of our work. • Ensure engagement with all internal and external stakeholders. The role involves working from home. Previous experience in a similar role in a charitable/volunteer environment would be desirable. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a difference and join a passionate organisation supporting us from the core. Should this role be of interest, to apply please forward your CV to: volunteering@drinklink.org

Age Scotland is the national charity for older people. They work to improve the lives of everyone over the age of 50 so that they can love later life. They’re seeking volunteers aged 18 or over to organise events from coffee mornings to gala dinners and other events and activities in your local area, to raise vital funds for their work. Raise the profile of Age Scotland in your local area; use existing local contacts, such as family and friends, and develop new contacts, to expand your group. Optional: Form a group of enthusiastic and motivated individuals with a passion for making a difference to the lives of older people to support with organising events. You’ll also risk assess all events organised – training will be provided; collect funds in a non-obtrusive fashion specified within the guidelines provided to you by your Fundraiser. Occasional attendance and support may be required with ‘bucket shake or collections’ / stewarding at events and manage a stall, at specified events under the guidance of your Fundraiser.

Role Description ▪ Attending invited events, for example community/social group meetings, schools, and cheque presentations to give presentations/talk about the work of Befrienders Highland and the difference we are making, to inspire people to support us through fundraising, or to thank supporters for the fundraising they have completed. ▪ Representing the charity in a professional manner. ▪ Making conversation with members of the public as appropriate and answering questions about the charity. ▪ Promoting and facilitating planned fundraising initiatives and activities. ▪ Working with local businesses and recreational facilities to promote fundraising opportunities and procure raffle prizes. ▪ Liaising with the Coordinators and Fundraising Coordinator from Befrienders Highland. ▪ Support social media and website posting, through provision of photographs, stories, and giving notice of upcoming events/talks. Dress Code • Casual but professional attire • Volunteer ID badge Skills, experience and qualities • Personable, enthusiastic and approachable • Initiative • Confident in public speaking • Experience of organising or attending fundraising events The benefits to you • Experience working with a charitable organisation • A sense of satisfaction and pride for helping to make a valuable difference • Develop your skills • References for future employers • Meet new people What you can expect from Befrienders Highland • An induction session to introduce you to the charity, recognise your skills and identify any ongoing support you may need from us to fulfil the role • A designated point of contact for support and guidance, when needed • Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses, for example, travelling to and from the fundraising venue, small value prizes for quiz nights • Provision of some promotional material for events (e.g. banners, contents for goody bags) • Wee Blether Newsletter Time commitment This is a flexible role to suit your availability, and as such there is no minimum time commitment. Fundraising Volunteers will be contacted as appropriate and offered the opportunity to attend events to which we are invited, or may choose to run events themselves to fundraise for the charity. Recruitment Process Complete our simple application form to express your interest in the role. We’ll arrange an informal meeting to discuss your application and the role, before obtaining references. Following this, we’ll invite you to a short induction meeting.

We are looking for people who are passionate about ending child hunger and ensuring that every child receives a daily meal in a place of education. We have a range of activities that can be done from the comfort of your home, while Covid-19 restrictions are in place. They include: hosting virtual talks, spreading the word about our work on social media or holding screenings of our inspiring videos with family and friends. If you don't mind public speaking, we can also train you to visit schools, Rotary Clubs and other local organisations to give talks virtually and generate support for our cause.

Age Scotland collection can volunteers raise vital funds to support their work to tackle loneliness. Acting as the friendly face of Age Scotland, volunteers place collection cans around communities and collect cans once they’re full. No experience is necessary, as all training will be provided but you must be over 18 years old for this role. They are looking for someone with good organisational and numeracy skills, that enjoys meeting new people and is passionate about ending loneliness in Scotland. The volunteering commitment is flexible; you can do this whenever suits you.