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We are looking for volunteers who could contribute to the children starting a fruit and vegetable garden to allow the children to learn how to plant, watch grow then produce soup, jams, etc for the community and possibly start a little garden shop enterprise. We have ongoing projects involving painting, maintenance, building sheds, planting, and weeding developing areas within the school grounds. We have a pond and the children enjoy getting involved with pond dipping to see what wildlife it attracts so additional volunteers would allow us to plan more days doing these things. We are a small village school with a great group of children some of whom would benefit greatly from working and learning from adults out with the classroom.

Online STEM tutoring is a great option for anyone having a busy schedule or those who do not have money to procure the service of a private tutor. For our online STEM project, tutors work remotely and provide support for pupils in English language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology via google classroom. Helping pupils to increase strength on weak subject areas, progress evaluation and feedback. Revise past examination papers to prepare learners.

This opportunity is part of (No More Tears No More Isolation) Project, Where Linknet Mentoring targets to help adult people from ethnic minority, immigrants, and refugees to overcome isolation, Loneliness, Lack of confidence and to develop their English language skills. Meeting your befriendee 1-2 hours once a week, makes a big difference in that person’s live, where they can feel at home in Scotland and facilitate their involvement in the society and developing their skills. In return, it is a self-rewarding opportunity, and can aid those who wants to build in their CV in social work, teaching, psychology, etc. It is flexible as it can be conducted online/face-to-face, and someone can accommodate it to their schedule.

ANGUSalive has a large junior coach programme, delivering gymnastics, trampoline, multi sports, basketball, climbing and netball. You will work alongside a qualified coach. There is a varied programme across the 7 ANGUSalive centres, we operate Monday to Friday after school and weekends, the programme varies from town to town. • Gymnastics are delivered in Arbroath, Carnoustie, Kirriemuir and Montrose • Trampoline is delivered in Arbroath and Carnoustie • Multi Sports are delivered in Arbroath, Brechin, Carnoustie and Forfar • Basketball is delivered in Carnoustie and Forfar • Climbing is delivered in Brechin • Netball is delivered in Forfar and Montrose Suggested activities: • Assisting the coach to deliver the class • Learn how to plan a session What will the volunteer gain: • The opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding of the junior programme • The opportunity to develop communication skills

ANGUSalive’s BE ACTIVE…Live Well (BALW) programme provides suitable, agreed exercises or physical activity sessions that support people to manage their own physical and mental health conditions along with a focus on prevention and recovery. You will work alongside the Health & Wellbeing Co-ordinator, Health & Wellbeing Advisors, specialist exercise instructors, health walk leaders and local stakeholders including Health Care Professionals (HCP). Suggested activities: • Provide support for the Health & Wellbeing Advisors, specialist exercise instructors and HCPs during physical activity sessions e.g., circuit classes, seated exercise, strength & balance, gym sessions, aqua aerobics, and health walks • Provide meaningful interaction with class participants encouraging and enabling them to do the exercises prescribed to them in a safe manner • Help participants with equipment as required e.g., setting up weight machines in the gym • Engage with participants following sessions where tea/coffee is provided (where applicable) What will volunteers gain: What will the volunteer gain from this: • The opportunity to develop interpersonal skills • The opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding of the benefits/implications of physical activity in long term conditions populations • Improved confidence in working with specialist populations • Make a real difference to the lives of people living with mental or physical health conditions

ANGUSalive’s BE ACTIVE…Live Well (BALW) programme provides suitable, agreed exercises or physical activity sessions that support people to manage their own physical and mental health conditions along with a focus on prevention and recovery. You will work alongside the Health & Wellbeing Co-ordinator, Health & Wellbeing Advisors, specialist exercise instructors, health walk leaders and local stakeholders including Health Care Professionals (HCP). Suggested activities: • Provide support for the Health & Wellbeing Advisors, specialist exercise instructors and HCPs during physical activity sessions e.g., circuit classes, seated exercise, strength & balance, gym sessions, aqua aerobics, and health walks • Provide meaningful interaction with class participants encouraging and enabling them to do the exercises prescribed to them in a safe manner • Help participants with equipment as required e.g., setting up weight machines in the gym • Engage with participants following sessions where tea/coffee is provided (where applicable) What will volunteers gain: What will the volunteer gain from this: • The opportunity to develop interpersonal skills • The opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding of the benefits/implications of physical activity in long term conditions populations • Improved confidence in working with specialist populations • Make a real difference to the lives of people living with mental or physical health conditions

ANGUSalive Sport & Leisure team support the development of new sport and play programme for children with and without disabilities ages 2 to 5 and 6 to 12years looking at motor, social, emotional and learning skills, sports readiness and acceptance. As a volunteer within the team t=you will develop relationships with colleagues within ANGUSalive and partners across the Angus community and the wider sector to develop the sports and play programme. Suggested activities: • Assist with the planning, development and delivery of a new young athlete programme to facilitate participation for all • Coach recruitment & development • Partnership working • Promotion of programme • Monitor & evaluate programme What will volunteers gain: What will the volunteer gain from this: • Enhance personal, social and skill development • Gain experience of working with children • Opportunity to develop programme planning experience

ANGUSalive's Sport & Leisure Team would are looking for volunteers to assist with the planning, development and delivery of the disability & inclusion football programme. Suggested activities: • Plan, develop and deliver a new sessions • Coach & volunteer recruitment • Partnership working • Promotion of programme • Monitor & evaluate programme What will volunteers gain: • Enhance personal, social and skill development • Gain experience of working with children & adults • Opportunity to develop programme planning experience Work experience to assist with future employment opportunities

ANGUSalive's Sport & Leisure Team would like to Enhance the inclusive cycling programme to offer access to cycling for all, ensuring everyone can enjoy the physical and mental benefits that cycling brings. Suggested activities: • Plan, develop and deliver a new cycling programme specifically aimed at children and young adults • Coach recruitment & development • Partnership working • Promotion of programme • Monitor & evaluate programme What will volunteers gain: • Enhance personal, social and skill development • Gain experience of working with children • Opportunity to develop programme planning experience

Volunteers would attend our Language Café which is open to anyone who wishes to improve their English. Volunteers will take part in group language activities and talk with participants to provide practice in speaking English. Sessions are held in Inverurie Library, Market Place, Inverurie