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Would you like to volunteer with us during the school holidays? We require young people to work on the farm, welcome visitors to the site and support delivery of our October holiday event programme. This work will be varied and include looking after the animals, litter picking, giving directions to visitors, signing in visitors to events, helping with woodwork preparation for events, maintaining our nature reserve and general preparation for events. We require help all 16 days from the 30th September. We appreciate that young people will have family commitments and wish to spend time with friends so there will be no particular work pattern required. There will be an element of training required so we would hope that any new young person to Murton can attend for at least 4 days over the 2 week period. Placement will be 10.00am to 4.00pm, although for those that are reliant on public transport, we may be able to make allowances. Young people will receive a t-shirt, a free lunch and snack for each day they are with us. We are keen to support as many individuals as possible that will benefit the most from being with us, particularly those from Forfar and Kirriemuir where transport is likely to be easier. If you would like to join us during the holidays, we require the attached online form https://forms.office.com/e/ij9Y73c5Zu be completed as soon as possible, preferably by Friday 22nd September. Late applications may still be considered if spaces are available. If you require support with the online form, please contact murtontrust@murtontrust.org.uk for more information. We will then contact all young people between the 25th and 27th September to confirm final details of the programme.

Friockheim Park Community Volunteers Have Been Successful In Getting Trees From The Woodland Trust For Planting In & Around Friockheim: Small Hedge (30 saplings) Medium Wildlife (105 saplings) Large Wildlife (420 saplings) This Will Be A Massive Undertaking & Require Some Extra Help Planting All These Trees! Tree Delivery Will Be In November 2023, Planting Will Take Place Between Then & March.

The Jean Mackie Centre is a Day and Respite Centre, currently supporting critical admissions since COVID. They have a garden, which is a lovely place for the Users of the centre to use and socialise in. They are looking for volunteers to develop and maintain their low maintenance garden. This includes removing weeds, maintaining seating areas and walking areas, and generally tidying the garden to allow the Users to enjoy sitting outside. There is lovely paving, which is perfect for wheelchair users, but the weeds are growing fast due to the current change in weather. Volunteers' help would be greatly appreciated by both the users and staff in the unit to bring the garden back to its former glory.

The Kincorth Community Centre Hub has great volunteer opportunities to assist with a range of activities at the Hub. Volunteer roles include supporting our busy community cafe, which has rapidly taken off, we currently open 9.30 -2.30, but our aim is to run a breakfast and supper club, as well as have the cafe open for activities in the evening. We have a diverse community that has a lot to offer e.g.: art classes/exercise group/dance class/music lessons and we are always open to new ideas-we are more or less a blank canvass. Excellent support and relevant guidance is provided to all volunteers. Level 2 Hygiene Certificate will be offered to those who want to volunteer/cook in the café. Any other training would be reviewed and provided if proved relevant. A fantastic, enjoyable opportunity to volunteer and help make a real difference for people and the community. All volunteers are greatly appreciated. For further information please contact Andrea Stewart at email gingerstewart@btinternet.com or telephone: 07985 600037.

We would like a volunteer to provide administrative and practical support to the Tullos Community Garden project. This is an opportunity to contribute to the development of a community garden that has been up and running for almost 5 years. We need support to continue to develop the garden and its range of benefits for the wider community. Increase access to gardening and growing opportunities for the urban community in Torry, contributing to the health and wellbeing of residents. You will also have the opportunity to have your say and become an active member of the garden committee. *Role of volunteer: • To work alongside Tullos Community Garden Group and CFINE to help identify a growing, development and community engagement plan for the garden. • To engage with the local community and gain volunteers for the project. • To plan and deliver a programme of volunteering sessions in the garden for the community. • To work alongside other volunteers. • To ensure that health and safety policy is followed on site (risk assessments provided) and that consideration is given to other site users. • To liaise with Tullos Community Garden and CFINE and highlight any issues that may require extra support. • To liaise with CFINE to identify additional resources and support available for the garden project. *Time commitment: Flexible depending on your availability. Your tasks will be completed at the community garden and remotely. Attend Garden Group meetings where possible. *We will: • Provide a volunteer registration and induction prior to your first day • Provide appropriate training • Provide support and briefing at the start of your shift • Provide you with a volunteer mentor who you can talk to and give feedback to at anytime • Support you on your volunteering journey A fantastic opportunity to help with a wonderful community garden. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Rebecca Dunn, Community Growing Development Worker at email: rdunn@cfine.org or telephone: 07588471390.

We would like volunteers to provide horticulture support to the Tullos Community Garden project. This is an opportunity to contribute to the development of a community garden that has been up and running for almost 5 years. We need support to continue to develop the garden and its range of benefits for the wider community. Increase access to gardening and growing opportunities for the urban community in Torry, contributing to the health and wellbeing of residents. Support and supervision will be provided by our Volunteer Coordinator and the rest of the project committee. We are always happy to provide references for our Volunteers and where possible advise on future career paths. In addition, you will have the opportunity to have your say and become an active member of the garden committee. *Role of volunteer: • To work with CFINE and members of the Tullos Community Garden team to support the care of the garden. • Outdoor work in most weathers. • Assisting with the growing and maintenance planning for the garden. • Manual labour including weeding, watering, planting, pruning and litter picking. • Looking after the hand tools and keeping them in a good condition • Keeping pathways clean and clear of debris. • Keeping staff informed if there are any issues, e.g., any problems or concerns with the areas you are working; sharps or hazardous waste found in these areas; other site issues such as problems with visitors. • To support the organisation with volunteering/family/public events. • Assisting with hospitality for visitors to the garden. • Completing tasks assigned by your supervisor. • Supporting the project’s values. • Improving the overall workings of the project. • To work alongside other volunteers. • To liaise with the Tullos Community Garden Project and CFINE and highlight any issues that may require extra support. *Time commitment: Flexible depending on your availability. A fantastic opportunity to help with a wonderful community garden. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Rebecca Dunn, Community Growing Development Worker at email: rdunn@cfine.org or telephone: 07588471390.

We would like a volunteer to provide administrative support to the Tullos Community Garden project. This is an opportunity to contribute to the development of a community garden that has been up and running for almost 5 years. We need support to continue to develop the garden and its range of benefits for the wider community. Increase access to gardening and growing opportunities for the urban community in Torry, contributing to the health and wellbeing of residents. If you are task-oriented, enjoy customer service, and like working in a friendly environment then volunteering in an administrative capacity may be a good fit for you. Support and supervision will be provided by our Volunteer Coordinator and the rest of the project committee. We are always happy to provide references for our Volunteers and where possible advise on future career paths. In addition, you will have the opportunity to have your say and become an active member of the garden committee. *Role of volunteer: • To provide administrative support to the Tullos Community Garden Project • General duties including word-processing, photocopying, e- mailing. Sending letters. • To undertake administrative duties in relation to the recruitment, training and general support of volunteers where required. • To help maintain the volunteer contacts information, including data input and analysis. • Assist with sourcing funding and submitting funding applications. • To help maintain garden supplies. • To support the organisation with volunteering/family/public events. • Assisting with hospitality for visitors to the garden. • Communicating by telephone and email with a wide range of people. • Assisting the project in maintaining efficient, accurate and confidential records. • Minute taking and circulation for garden committee meetings where required. Attend Garden Group meetings. • Help distribute promotional material and social media/publicity to the local community. • Completing tasks assigned by your supervisor. • Supporting the project’s values. • Improving the overall workings of the project. • To work alongside other volunteers. • To liaise with the Tullos Community Garden Project and CFINE and highlight any issues that may require extra support. *Time commitment: Flexible depending on your availability. Your tasks will be completed remotely and at the CFINE offices, and sometimes at the community garden. A fantastic opportunity to help with a wonderful community garden. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Rebecca Dunn, Community Growing Development Worker at email: rdunn@cfine.org or telephone: 07588471390.

Springhill Community Garden seeks to provide a space which includes growing opportunities for food and beauty, as well as supporting wildlife. Raised beds are available for individuals to grow food for themselves, as well as communal beds for growing larger crops such as potatoes and beans. Through community links with local schools, youth groups and businesses, the garden seeks to promote a sense of community working together to build something for others. We are looking to create a community of gardeners - no experience necessary. As well as growing your own food, the garden presents an opportunity to develop educational workshops and social events, cultivate wildlife, and engage with other community groups in the area. A fantastic opportunity to help in a wonderful Community Garden. For more information please contact Pamela McEwan, Committee Member at email: springhillcommunity@gardener.com or telephone: 07842 261037.

Could you help create and maintain an innovative garden space for young people to use? Could you spare a few hours a week? We are currently looking for volunteers to create a fun, safe, sensory garden space and undertake garden maintenance for our children’s services. Options Aberdeen provide short breaks and care at home for children and young people with a disability. Our services allow families to feel supported and take a break from their caring roles. (NB: This role does not necessarily involve direct work with young people, but rather taking care of the garden for them to use. We are looking for volunteers who can take their own direction and use their own initiative, and you will be free to come to our centre out with the hours that the young people are there or, if you choose to, you can volunteer at times when they are there.) -What will I be doing? • Creating a fun, usable, safe gardening space • Tree/ bush pruning, clearing leaves, weeding, planting and fence painting • Creating outdoor features and a sensory space • Creating a safe and innovative garden space to enable activities to take place. -What skills can I bring to this role? • Good communication and listening skills. • Ability to develop and maintain a safe and creative garden space • Creativity • Ability to follow strict Health and Safety rules -What qualities do I need? • Enjoy being outdoors and active • A positive, can do approach • Be enthusiastic, flexible and committed -When will I be needed? • A few hours per week/fortnight (Times to suit you) • Minimum commitment of 6 months required. -What will I gain from volunteering? • A sense of satisfaction in helping children and young people create a homely, fun garden • Practical experience of volunteering with in a creative environment • Opportunity to home your skills • Be part of a professional and supportive team • Have FUN! -What support will I be given? • Induction Training • Role specific training • Expenses – all out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed • Supervision and support from Service Staff. A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference. For further details please contact Kathaleen Harvey at email at email volunteering@aberlour.org.uk

WaterAid Speakers are trained volunteers that deliver inspiring talks and workshops, to raise awareness about the importance of clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene, to transform peoples’ lives for good. Our Speaker volunteers engage audiences about the important work of WaterAid, inspiring them to take action, as they speak with schools, universities, businesses, youth groups, religious places of worship, service organisations, and many more. WaterAid Speakers: •Deliver a minimum of four talks or workshops per year, either online and/or face to face. •Deliver talks or workshops on key days such as: World Water Day on 22 March, World Toilet Day on 19 November, Menstrual Hygiene Day on 28 May and Global Handwashing Day on 15 October. •Contact new audiences to organise and deliver talk and workshop opportunities. •Complete online Speaker Network training and adhere to volunteer guidance and best practise. •Make use of our public speaking resources (such as PowerPoint presentations) included in our Speaker e-newsletter, emails, and online resource library. •Keep up to date with our key messages, appeals, campaigns, fundraising and volunteering. •Regularly liaise with the Speaker Network team about talks and workshops. •Provide feedback on talks or workshops by completing the online evaluations. •Provide support to new Speakers around their public speaking development. •Demonstrate the WaterAid values including being considerate when representing WaterAid and always leaving others with a positive view of our organisation and the work that we do. A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference. All volunteers are greatly appreciated. To become a WaterAid Volunteer or for more information please email speakers@wateraid.org