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Fresh Community Wellness is a growing grassroots charity, registered Scottish Charity Number, SC051346. We operate out of Aberdeen city, working within a (S.I.M.D) high neighbourhood to create lasting change and build a legacy for the future. Predominantly in Seaton neighbourhoods and outdoors, we work with volunteers/residents, with a salutogenic approach to community wellness. To help with this we have great opportunities and need people to help out as volunteers for a range of roles including: *Food growing, gardeners, greenspace management, tidy ups volunteers. *Mentors, community engagement, events, entertainers (kids, adults, 55+). *Outdoors games & sports volunteers, building outdoor areas for residents (sheltered housing seating), health. *Artists/ Sculptors to begin on our Street Art & Design projects, and sculptures. *Admin, coordinators, team lead volunteers, advisors & support volunteers. *Drop-in café helpers, advisors, cooking assistants. All are fantastic opportunities to make a real difference for people and communities in Aberdeen. Excellent support and relevant training is provided to all volunteers. For more details about these volunteer roles or other ways you can help support the important work and volunteering at Fresh Community Wellness SCIO, please contact our website www.freshcom.org.uk or email us at chair@freshcom.org.uk or secretary@freshcom.org.uk

Support our exciting community Compass Project and help to transform the naturally-beautiful and historic 4.1 acre former Waldorf School site into a centre demonstrating practical solutions for healthy, sustainable lifestyles. The project has something for everyone including opportunities to find out and participate in: • sustainable building practices with conservation of the listed main building & sensitive repurposing of the others – dry-stone wall restoration, stripping back damaged plasterboard ready for refurbishment, sorting building materials and items for re-purposing and upcycling. • an integrated, creative health & education approach, supported by the natural & built environment – we offer opportunities for volunteers from secondary schools to participate in appropriate outdoor projects onsite. • sustainable social enterprise projects serving the local community and involving those with learning disabilities – experience circular economy in practice as we start to outlet local organic produce and plants onsite on a donation basis. • organic/biodynamic land use with nutritious food production, no-dig demonstration allotments, composting, beehives, wild flower meadow and woodland – keen gardeners are always welcome to come and help create a no-dig system from scratch so you never have to weed again! Experienced chain-saw operators can help manage our woodland. • repair, reuse & recycle practices minimising waste and encouraging sustainability – furniture and other items for upcycling. -Compass needs you! We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who are willing to lend a hand with whatever needs doing. We hold regular volunteer days where you can enjoy meeting like-minded people working together to make a visible difference to our site after each session. Volunteers tell us it is very satisfying to see how much of a difference their work can make. Volunteers with specialised skills such as joiners, plumbers and DIY-enthusiasts will be especially welcome as we enter the next phase of our project to strip out the existing buildings ready for refurbishment. ‘Being out in the fresh air with others, seeing changes happening and feeling like I was part of a bigger process. I have also enjoyed meeting others who are enthused about the project. Sense of community, healthy activities. Very friendly co-ordinator and other helpers so feeling of welcome is lovely. I also value the fact that I only manage a couple of hours but this is still appreciated and I don't feel guilty when I feel like my body needs to stop! Beautiful grounds to work in’. – Compass volunteer ‘Such a great sense of satisfaction and wellbeing experienced at the end of 2 hours of hard physical work. This has sparked off an interest in gardening and growing plants at home. And also enjoyed being part of a community and meeting new people each time I come along who are equally enthusiastic about this project’. – Compass volunteer Everyone is welcome at Compass and we look forward to working with you onsite! You can find out more on our website: www.camphillwellbeing.org.uk/compass or email: compass@cwt.scot for further details on volunteering with this exciting project.

*Looking for a fun and exciting way to inspire the next generation? Help local children get active? Boost your confidence? Develop important life skills? Enhance your CV?* Active Schools are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help support existing activities or develop new ones to enhance the opportunities available to children throughout the City. Whether it’s football, netball, tennis, yoga, dance or multisport, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Opportunities are available before school, during lunchtime, after-school or in the evening. There is a Club out there for everyone! Most volunteers attend activities within their local area on a weekly basis and commitment is from as little as one hour a week. Getting involved in an Active Schools Club will help get more children active and give them the opportunity to develop important life skills. Be it making friends, getting active, improving health and mental well-being or gaining self-esteem, the benefits of participating in sport is endless. Aged 12-25? Boost your CV and prospects by joining the Saltire Awards. Gain certificates based on your volunteering and earn extra Young Scot award points for fantastic prizes. Full support and training is provided to all volunteers. To find out further information about becoming an Active Schools volunteer, please visit sportaberdeen.co.uk/active-schools/volunteer-with-active-schools/ or contact the team directly at activeschools@sportaberdeen.co.uk

*Active Schools Aberdeen on the lookout for new volunteers to boost local children’s involvement in sport* Sport Aberdeen’s Active Schools team is seeking new volunteers who are eager to play an important role in improving the health and wellbeing of Aberdeen’s young people. The invitation to volunteer extends to anyone over the age of 13 with an interest in sport and a desire to give back to the local community, who is inspired to help young people. Secondary school pupils who opt to volunteer will be accompanied by an adult when helping to deliver sessions. A sportscotland national initiative that aims to provide all children with high quality opportunities to take part in sport and physical activity, Active Schools is delivered in Aberdeen by award-winning charity Sport Aberdeen. The team engages with all local authority primary and secondary schools across the city, with a responsibility to encourage young people to participate in free physical activity sessions and join extracurricular sports clubs. Prior to Covid-19, a notable 89% of Active Schools activities were carried out by volunteers including parents, teachers, students, secondary school pupils and family members. The 2018 to 2019 school academic year saw 891 volunteer deliverers, with some 9588 pupils attending sessions. Eilidh Shanks, former Active Schools volunteer during secondary school, said: “I really enjoyed volunteering for Active Schools. I was involved in helping at netball clubs, holiday activity camps and fun runs. I loved that I got to work with kids of all ages, encouraging them to take part in sport. It was rewarding to see the kids enjoying themselves and improving each week.” Volunteering can also help to shape a career in sport. Rory Anton, former Active Schools volunteer, commented: “During my time volunteer coaching for Active Schools, it really helped me see the power of sport for young people and allowed me as a young coach to develop my leadership capabilities. There are definitely aspects of my job as a Club Development Officer at RGU SPORT supporting the development of our Student Leaders that I couldn’t do without the experience of leading so many sessions for Active Schools.” This is a key opportunity to join a supportive team and individuals will receive full training to ensure safe delivery of all sessions. Those who have the desire to make a difference, acquire new skills and positively impact the lives of local children through sport and physical activity are urged to get involved. To find out further information about becoming an Active Schools volunteer, please visit sportaberdeen.co.uk/active-schools/volunteer-with-active-schools/ or contact the team directly at activeschools@sportaberdeen.co.uk

Inchgarth Community Centre provide a great programme of activities for the community with the fantastic help of volunteers. Inchgarth has over 170 sessions of activity per week-serving every age group and section of the community. Inchgarth Community Centre currently has amazing opportunities for people to join our team of volunteers. People can assist in roles such as: Additional Support Needs Volunteers, Cafe Bar assistants, After School Gaming club supervisors, MS group helpers, befriending, foodbank volunteers and Brain Injury Group Helpers. All volunteers are greatly appreciated and provided with good support. Please contact us to find out how you can help, join our great team of volunteers and make a real difference in the community: Email: volunteerinchgarth@gmail.com / Tel: 01224 325191 / Website: http://www.inchgarth.org/

Inchgarth Community Centre provide a fantastic programme of activities for the community with the help of tremendous volunteers. Right now, we have opportunities for people to volunteer as helpers at the Phoenix Club and Pensioners Club (including volunteer drivers to help in driving our minibus for club members on a rota basis). We are also looking for people with DIY skills for some small, odd jobs around the centre. All volunteers are greatly appreciated and are provided with good support. Please contact us to find out how you can help, join our great team of volunteers and make a real difference in the community: Email: volunteerinchgarth@gmail.com / Tel: 01224 325191 / Website: http://www.inchgarth.org/

Young Scot (#YSHive) would like you to share your views on employability opportunities and the Young Person’s Guarantee. The Young Person’s Guarantee says: We will guarantee to every young person aged between 16 and 24 in Scotland the opportunity, based on their own personal circumstances and ambitions, of going to university or college, an apprenticeship programme, training, fair employment including work experience, or participating in a formal volunteering programme. Find out more about the progress of the Young Person’s Guarantee. We're working with The Scottish Government and the Young Person’s Guarantee Youth Leadership Panel to find out your views and experiences of the opportunities and employability activities, alongside the Young Person’s Guarantee. Who can take part? 🎂 16-24 years old 📅 Open now & collecting responses 🗺️ All over Scotland – no knowledge of the Young Person's Guarantee needed About the survey The Youth Leadership Panel want to hear from young people from across Scotland about your experiences with the Guarantee, and other employability opportunities. This will help them input into the governance and decision-making of the Guarantee at a national level, helping to ensure the Guarantee meets the needs of all young people in Scotland.

Capital Sci-Fi Con, is Scotland’s ONLY not for profit convention that brings the world of pop culture, movies and comics to life in the heart of Edinburgh. Over the last six years, the event has raised over £300,000 for the children and families who need us. Taking place at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on the 23rd and 24th July 2022, this weekend extravaganza features everything from prop displays to movie guests, gaming to interactive zones and live entertainment to the famous cosplay competition! We need over 100 volunteers over the three days to help us make 2022 the best convention yet! What activities will I be involved in? Tombola Ticket Trader - Working in pairs you will sell tickets for the CHAS tombola. We always have a variety of prizes on offer ranging from Star Wars to Harry Potter to Marvel. “Cape” Room – working in a pair you will look after the very busy cloakroom, taking donations and putting away people’s jackets, bags and capes – literally! Welcome Host – we need a confident and welcoming person/people to make sure the guests at Capital Sci Fi Con feel welcomed as soon as they walk through the doors. This role will also include announcing on the tannoy to the entire convention when events are about to happen and any safety messages. Keeper of the Coins – at various locations around the event, you will collect donations and make sure they get to the counting room safely. As part of this role, you will also be involved in making sure that event spaces are tidy and clean. Prop Watcher – it is more important than ever that our event spaces are clean and safe for everyone attending. You will ensure that high-touch areas around the event are kept clean and sanitised, e.g. props. Reception Rep – we need approachable volunteers to welcome guests and check that they have all the information they need and have followed the covid-19 guidelines and procedures. How much time should I offer? We’re looking for volunteers to help on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th July 2022. Volunteer shifts are approximately (subject to slight changes): 9am – 12pm 11.30am – 3pm 2.30pm – 5.30pm What ongoing learning/support/guidance will I receive? It’s important to us that you feel happy, safe and confident in your role. As a CHAS event volunteer you will be provided with a written briefing ahead of the event and you will also receive a full briefing from your team lead on the day. We will keep you updated on the Covid-19 related guidance and measures that will be in place to keep everyone safe. What are the benefits to me? Attending Capital Sci Fi Con Learning new skills whilst having fun Getting more involved and making a real difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition. Adding to your CV Meeting new people Having fun! What are the benefits to the children and families supported by CHAS? By helping to raise money at Capital Sci Fi Con you are helping to fund our vital services that support children and families at difficult times in their lives. What else should I know? Due to the nature of this event, there are likely to be large volume of visitors present each day. Therefore we advise that those volunteering are comfortable in larger crowds. CHAS will endeavour to put the necessary procedures and measures in place to protect everyone. We will pay your out-of-pocket expenses in line with the CHAS volunteer expenses policy. CHAS is committed to providing a quality volunteering experience to all volunteers free from discrimination and prejudice. Ensuring that CHAS is an equal, diverse, and inclusive organisation will improve the quality of care we provide, help us reach more families and children, and maximise a wide variety of knowledge, experience and expertise. We welcome volunteer applications from those who are refugees, asylum seekers, benefit claimants and those with a disability. Feel free to contact us on 0131 444 1900 or volunteering@chas.org.uk if you have any questions. You can apply online through our online application form here.

Young Scot (#YSHive) would like you to share your views on employability opportunities and the Young Person’s Guarantee. The Young Person’s Guarantee says: We will guarantee to every young person aged between 16 and 24 in Scotland the opportunity, based on their own personal circumstances and ambitions, of going to university or college, an apprenticeship programme, training, fair employment including work experience, or participating in a formal volunteering programme. Find out more about the progress of the Young Person’s Guarantee. We're working with The Scottish Government and the Young Person’s Guarantee Youth Leadership Panel to find out your views and experiences of the opportunities and employability activities, alongside the Young Person’s Guarantee. Who can take part? 🎂 16-24 years old 📅 Open now & collecting responses 🗺️ All over Scotland – no knowledge of the Young Person's Guarantee needed About the survey The Youth Leadership Panel want to hear from young people from across Scotland about your experiences with the Guarantee, and other employability opportunities. This will help them input into the governance and decision-making of the Guarantee at a national level, helping to ensure the Guarantee meets the needs of all young people in Scotland.

The Active Schools programme aims to develop more and higher quality opportunities for children and young people to participate in sport and physical activity. A Sports Instructor/Coach volunteer will be required to instruct and coach a group of children in the rules and skills of a designated sport or sports. There will be occasions when the instructor/coach will be responsible, on their own, for the team/group of children.