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Dunnet Forestry Trust is a community Woodland in Caithness, they are looking for someone with technical skills to help them update/revamp their Facebook and website page. This is a voluntary role to help the organisation because there is a gap in skills in this particular field with the current volunteers and development officer.

We are delighted to offer an opportunity to a volunteer to support Blueberry in delivering their amazing services through a vital source of information, our website. We require an enthusiastic experienced Wordpress operator to make updates and additions to our website on a monthly basis, as required. We are aware of our need to add a blog page, adding in a sign-up to our mailing list is required and updates to the site itself. We would be happy to also take advice form our volunteer regarding performance and SEO on our site. Hours are flexible. All work can be undertaken at home. A great opportunity where all help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact Laura Walker, CEO at email: you@blueberrywellness.co.uk or telephone: 07773021851.

Upon a referral via AbilityNet contacting clients to arrange a date/time to support. Carrying out IT support to the clients. Feeding back on progress via our online system. Opportunities to support your local Coordinator with promoting the volunteer service in the local area, for example leaflet dropping or displaying some posters in your local area.

We need an I.T. Coordinator to become the branch expert on the SSAFA Client Management system. Could you be a friendly face to help our volunteers to make the most of the internet-based systems we use in our work with clients? A key aspect to this role will be supporting volunteers remotely by phone or on theTeams app. The role would suit someone looking to offer a regular commitment to the branch, but days and times would vary to suit you. Excellent support and relevant training is provided to all volunteers including: • On-line training modules to complete at home, so you are up to date on how to keep clients, their families safe and personal information safe. • Webinar training for the SSAFA Client Management system • Support from your local branch secretary. • Support from the relevant teams at Central Office. • Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses A great opportunity to help. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. If you wish to volunteer/for further details please contact Julie Silva (Branch Secretary, Grampian) at email: Julie.Silva@grampian.ssafa.org.uk or telephone: 07879846200. More information about SSAFA is also available at https://www.ssafa.org.uk/

No matter how good our services are, we can't properly support our users/community well if we don't have skilled people in the team. If this sounds like you?... we would love you to consider volunteering with us for a few hours per week. The Rockvale rebound talking newspaper for the blind, require a technician to undertake the following: Using a Taskcom hand held digital recorder, record the other volunteers reading the local newspapers. When completed, transfer the data to a lap-top computer; create a master usb memory stick; test the master usb memory stick on a player; Once satisfied, using a fast copier, copy the master usb memory stick onto other memory sticks for distribution. So, whether you are looking to use your time well, update your skills or have the chance to do something a bit new, we would love to hear from you. In return, we can offer you a warm welcome and all of the support and help you could need. We are seeing a rise in demand for our services, everyday. Having your help will allow us to be there for the people who need us. Any time you can give will make a real difference. 

•Provide sighted guide assistance on a regular basis to people living with sight loss – you will be matched with a s My Guide is a service we offer that allows volunteers to become sighted guides. You will undergo training and learn to safely guide someone with sight loss, navigating environments and building self-confidence – all whilst increasing social interaction with those who may not otherwise wish to leave their home. What does sighted guiding involve? •Provide sighted guide assistance on a regular basis to people living with sight loss – you will be matched with a suitable partner. •Agree on when and where you will provide the sighted guide, as part of a mutually agreed activity plan. •You must undertake all elements of My Guide training (approximately two days). •Always maintain professional boundaries and adhere to safeguarding procedures. You must be able to give - on average – a few hours a week, and be aged 18 years old or over. This role requires that you have an Enhanced Disclosure.

•Provide sighted guide assistance on a regular basis to people living with sight loss – you will be matched with a s My Guide is a service we offer that allows volunteers to become sighted guides. You will undergo training and learn to safely guide someone with sight loss, navigating environments and building self-confidence – all whilst increasing social interaction with those who may not otherwise wish to leave their home. What does sighted guiding involve? •Provide sighted guide assistance on a regular basis to people living with sight loss – you will be matched with a suitable partner. •Agree on when and where you will provide the sighted guide, as part of a mutually agreed activity plan. •You must undertake all elements of My Guide training (approximately two days). •Always maintain professional boundaries and adhere to safeguarding procedures. You must be able to give - on average – a few hours a week, and be aged 18 years old or over. This role requires that you have an Enhanced Disclosure.

The Bellman SCIO is Stonehaven's volunteer-run local news website. We would be delighted to hear from anyone who could help provide content for the site - stories, videos or photographs about Stonehaven life. Help with marketing and contacting local groups to develop range of contributions would be useful. And if there is a website developer with time to spare, this would be invaluable.

Caithness FC, a community based radio Station in Thurso are looking for a volunteer with technical skills to help the presenters overcome any technical issues. Ideally the volunteer should be based in Thurso or surrounding area to enable them to be called in at short notice. Caithness FM relies entirely on volunteer support and is Broadcast in the evenings.

Volunteer to host or co-host a radio show on Caithness FM- Training given in the form of shadowing existing volunteers. This Radio Station is based in Thurso Caithness. It operates from 6.30pm daily with additional broadcasting at weekends. Do you have time to commit to hosting a regular weekly Radio Show? good communication skills and friendly personality?