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The mission of Citizens of Cyber is to bring together cyber-specialists and connect individuals and professional bodies, to support and assist in cyber-education and the development of safer online practices, aimed at people of all ages and knowledge levels. ​We wish to use our professional network to keep up to date with the activities of hackers and online scammers and produce resources for use by schools, groups, and individuals, whether online, offline, or through face-to-face sessions. ​We want cyber-users to know how to protect themselves and others online, whilst being confident and making the best of their online interactions, and still remain within the confines of the law while doing so. In addition, we aim to ensure that support is available for anyone affected by negative interactions online and to help anyone who finds themselves in cyber-related difficulties. Our volunteers are at the heart of what we do and it is important for us to ensure we provide the best working environment possible. Volunteers work remotely during hours they set, our team focuses on ensuring clear deliverables are identified and agreed to allow volunteers to manage their own time. Meetings with the whole team will be held regularly to make sure everyone knows each other and work together. Duties and Responsibilities would be, and are not restricted to the following: • Knowledge of web development life cycle, HTML5 and JavaScript; • Familiarity with Wix or other website builders, e.g. Squarespace, WordPress, GoDaddy, Shopify; • Familiarity with Velo by Wix or other web development platforms, e.g. DreamWeaver, SiteJet, Oracle Visual Builder; • To follow specifications, implement, test and debug the code of web applications and plugins; • To advise the charity on technical compatibility, user experience, usability and accessibility of website; and • To collaborate hand-in-hand with Web Designer, Web Master and other parties to reach the best possible outcome; To apply, please proceed to the charity website - https://www.citizensofcyber.org.uk/vacancies and click on "Apply Now". This will take you to the application form. Once filled in, a member of team will be in touch shortly.

As a volunteer befriender with our perinatal support project you will provide listening and emotional support to parents who are suffering with low to moderate mental health issues or are identified as vulnerable to developing mental health issues in the perinatal period. This support may be through telephone calls, home visits, group work or support to access other local services. What will I be doing? Offer regular listening and emotional support to reduce social isolation and to help mum be more emotionally available for her baby and other family members. Observe how mum responds to her baby and offer guidance if required. Help mum take the baby and other children outside of the home so they can access services they need – i.e. health services, shops, parks and children’s centres. Give mum support with issues which concern them, for example by signposting to organisations that can help with benefits and housing.

Birch Tree Garden is a new community project offering fresh fruit and vegetables to the food poor in the community. They also provide training days for locals within the Falkirk area, which will include gardening rural skills (preparing a fleece to wool/felt), wood crafts, willow weaving, basket weaving, coppicing, wellbeing, cookery, animal husbandry, admin skills, and basic stock keeping and bookkeeping. As the organisation is new, the volunteer roles are quite informal. There are various volunteer opportunities available, such as: - Decorating - Cleaning - Gardening - Litter-picking - Erecting fencing - Building poultry housing and enclosures - Helping in the shop/café area - Animal husbandry Interested persons are asked to get in touch with Carol to discuss which role they are interested in taking on, or specific skills they have that may come in handy. Carol can be contacted by telephone at 07428 241052 or by email at info@birchtreefarmfalkirk.com

Are you enthusiastic about making or repairing skills? Would you like a chance to pass on your skills to the community in this exciting new project? Do you have skills you would like to learn or develop? The @16 Repair Shed at Lock 16 will be developing training and groups in making and fixing all sorts of things. What would you like to fix? We are looking for volunteers who would like to help others learn new skills, it might be that you are just starting yourself with something and would like to learn more or there might be something you've been doing for years and would like to show others. This is a brand new project so there is room for you to contribute towards new ideas and forming new groups. Some activities we currently have are:: - Bike repair and maintenance - Wood working and making things with recycled wood - DIY and using tools safely - Boat maintenance - Crafts eg. crochet knitting Other activities we would like to offer are: - Small items repair - Rope work and knots (for boaters and others) - Clothing repair and using a sewing machine - Pyrography (wood burning for decoration) - Photography - Gardening - IT help There is room for more! Training will be given.

A unique opportunity to start from a blank sheet and advise / input into the building of this rather special project. The Floating Stage is a brand new initiative to provide a unique entertainment venue on the Scottish Lowland Canal network from Edinburgh to Glasgow,(and all points in between) We are looking for volunteers with an interest in stage design, production and direction to help shape the facility and to support the project in achieving our vision. The Stage Manager(s) / Designers will probably have experience in theatre, direction, production, scenery, lighting, am dram, event management etc. but none of this is essential. An enthusiasm for the project and empathy with our ambition will be far more important. The Floating Stage will be predominantly run by volunteers, for the benefit of local communities, social enterprise and 3rd sector organisations, as well as up and coming and established performers of all genres of entertainment, hence we are needing to provide a one size fits all (but flexible) solution. Full details of Our Vision and Proposals are detailed on our web site ~ www.thefloatingstage.co.uk. and the concept document therein. As the project becomes established, it is envisaged there will be considerable liaison with the construction (boat building) team, event management team, major sponsors, and the fundraising team, among others.

ABOUT ACE Alloa Community Enterprises (ACE) are currently looking for a Workshop Volunteer within their Remakery. The Remakery is a reuse charity hub, looking for a skilled volunteer for less than 16 hours per week. This role will be to assist in crafting, making and teaching volunteers about climate change, through crafts and recycling, whilst building soft skills and providing support to those with ASN. THE ROLE Duties will include welcoming people into the Remakery, assisting with enquiries, making and pricing items. For volunteers that would rather not be customer facing, there are hands on scrap sorting in the warehouse, tidying, stocking shelves, and making sure all health and safety is compliant. For the more creative volunteers, you can help make items and craft packs from scrap materials in the store to sell at events and online. ACE have a dedicated craft area for this. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU - Meet new people – this is a fantastic way to meet new people, make friends and have fun! - Help the Community – Contribute to your community in a very positive way by volunteering some of your time to help the Remakery! - Gain New Skills – There is opportunity to gain new skills, accreditations and a reference for your CV, as well as the experience you will gain from the Remakery. - Whether you are looking for a permanent volunteer role, or just on a temporary basis, ACE welcome and volunteer contributions to the Remakery. HOW TO APPLY Please contact remakery@ace.scot and tell them some information about yourself.

An exciting opportunity to undertake a maintenance role within a dedicated team, with the Hard of Hearing Group, providing life changing support to people with hearing loss. You will be responsible for assessing the needs of our service users and carrying out any practical maintenance of their hearing aids. You will play a vital role in helping people manage their hearing loss by providing practical and emotional support. You will also be sharing information with clients, signposting and referring to other agencies in your local area. Successful people in this role will be organised, sociable and able to communicate comfortably particularly with people with hearing loss and the elderly. Full induction and appropriate training will be given for this role, with ongoing support from the Service Coordinator as we want you to feel part of the team and enjoy your experience with the group. You will receive the satisfaction of giving back to others through their hearing aids and you will be working in an inclusive environment sharing knowledge and experiences. The role requires a person to be able to dedicate at least 8 hours a month, from home and the drop-in session. Once trained, volunteers will support service users by: • Undertaking an assessment of any problems or needs the Service User is experiencing • Where the assessment requires the intervention of professional services; by agreement with the Service User make a referral through the appropriate procedure to their GP, NHS Audiology or Social Work. • Providing advice on the use of Hearing Aids and other related Hard of Hearing matters. This may include the provision of equipment through the Social Work Sensory Support Unit. • Communicating with the relevant parties in order to ensure there is sufficient stock available locally. Once trained, where practical assistance can be provided: • Check and change batteries when appropriate • Re-tube and clean hearing aid where required • Replace the hearing aid hook where required • Clean through slim fit tubes where required.

An exciting opportunity to undertake a maintenance role within a dedicated team, with the Hard of Hearing Group, providing life changing support to people with hearing loss. You will be responsible for assessing the needs of our service users and carrying out any practical maintenance of their hearing aids. You will play a vital role in helping people manage their hearing loss by providing practical and emotional support. You will also be sharing information with clients, signposting and referring to other agencies in your local area. Successful people in this role will be organised, sociable and able to communicate comfortably particularly with people with hearing loss and the elderly. Full induction and appropriate training will be given for this role, with ongoing support from the Service Coordinator as we want you to feel part of the team and enjoy your experience with the group. You will receive the satisfaction of giving back to others through their hearing aids and you will be working in an inclusive environment sharing knowledge and experiences. The role requires a person to be able to dedicate at least 8 hours a month, from home and the drop-in session. Once trained, volunteers will support service users by: • Undertaking an assessment of any problems or needs the Service User is experiencing • Where the assessment requires the intervention of professional services; by agreement with the Service User make a referral through the appropriate procedure to their GP, NHS Audiology or Social Work. • Providing advice on the use of Hearing Aids and other related Hard of Hearing matters. This may include the provision of equipment through the Social Work Sensory Support Unit. • Communicating with the relevant parties in order to ensure there is sufficient stock available locally. Once trained, where practical assistance can be provided: • Check and change batteries when appropriate • Re-tube and clean hearing aid where required • Replace the hearing aid hook where required • Clean through slim fit tubes where required.

ABOUT CLACHWORKS Clachworks is a new social enterprise that plans to open a socially inclusive space for making and remaking in Inverness. We believe that the tools, skills and resources needed to create and repair things shouldn’t cost the earth, and should be accessible to all. As such, we have plans to open a tool library, makerspace, repair café, community garden and cafe. ABOUT THE BOARD Clachworks is registered as a community interest company and is governed by a (voluntary) Board of Directors which exists to support the financial viability of Clachworks, whilst ensuring that it meets its social aims. It works closely with the Managing Director (currently working on a voluntary basis), and will support our Volunteer Coordinator and future staff members. The Board currently comprises three individuals with a combined background in project management; mechanics; craft; research; teaching; and community event organising. Clachworks is in its ‘start up’ phase and is yet to begin operating. Over the past year the Board’s energy has been focused on developing an outline business plan and fundraising strategy; conducting market research and community consultations; and negotiating the intended premises. We are nearing the conclusion of these negotiations and hope to be in the space by late Spring 2022. As a fellow company director, joining at a crucial stage of the organisation, you will play an integral role in turning our vision into a reality. We’re looking to recruit up to three more directors who would be able to share their experience and expertise in at least some of the following areas: · Business and entrepreneurial development · Financial management · Fundraising strategy and corporate sponsorship · Health & Safety · Building Management · Training & Skills Development · PR & Publicity This list is not exhaustive and we welcome applications from people who may have skills outside of these specific areas. BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES Statutory duties of a Board are: To ensure that the organisation has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction. To ensure that the organisation complies with its governing documents and relevant legislation. To ensure that the organisation prepares reports, annual returns and accounts as required by law. To ensure that the organisation has good governance. To protect the assets of the organisation and ensure sound investment of its funds. To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation. To ensure that the community interest company is financially stable. To ensure that the stated community interests are met. Training in board responsibilities and governance can be provided. Particular qualities we are looking for in Board members: Essential: Commitment to the Clachworks vision. Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort, and participate actively in the work of the Board. Willingness to be available to staff for advice and enquiries on an ad-hoc basis. Ability to work effectively as a member of a team. Good, independent judgement. Ability to think creatively. Ability to galvanise external relationships and build support for Clachworks. Experience and knowledge of EDI / Equalities. Experience in organisational development and strategic planning. Desirable: Knowledge and skills in one or more areas of Board governance. Knowledge of Inverness and surrounding areas. Experience in community development. Interest in craft / DIY. Interest in degrowth and decoloniality. Ability to speak second language, including Gaelic. Experience of business development and financial management. Experience in ethical fundraising. Experience in ensuring institutional accessibility (physical and cultural). Time Commitment Clachworks is in its ‘start up’ phase and as such there is lots of work to be done. We ask all Board members to ensure that they are able to offer at least 8 – 10 hours per month, attending regular meetings and undertaking additional work independently. Clachworks also welcomes applications from people with additional capacity who may like to be more fully involved in the project. Time commitment is a big question for most people when thinking about joining a board of directors. We hope that the time you give to Clachworks will be rewarding and beneficial to you, however, we will do our best to make sure the role can work around your life, work and other commitments. Please download the application pack from our website for further details.

volunteers to help operate the Oxygen chamber in the Healing Hub Centre based in Wick. This chamber helps people with ill health, MS etc. The volunteers will supervise people using the chamber ..Can you offer 2 hours anytime on a Tuesday- Thursday from 10-4pm ... .training given and volunteers urgently required