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Sue Ryder supports people through the most difficult times of their lives. For over 65 years our doctors, nurses and carers have given people the compassion and expert care they need to help them live the best life they possibly can. To help in this vital work we have a number of exciting upcoming events where we are seeking volunteers to support us. For more information about any of these opportunities and other ways you can help Sue Ryder please contact Ciara Twiggins, Philanthropy and Events Executive on Email: ciara.twiggins@suerydercare.org or tel.: 07976 422792.

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland is Scotland’s health charity supporting people and their families across Scotland with chest, heart and stroke conditions. We want to make sure life living with a chest or heart condition or after a stroke is a life lived to the full. To help in this we are currently seeking people to volunteer with us as Community Support Services Volunteers. As a Community Support Services Volunteer you will support people who have had a stroke to develop autonomy and confidence in self-management, enabling them to fully engage with their community and activities of their choice. The service is delivered to provide specified person centred support for those with a communication difficulty and/or to support a specific physical or everyday task. The role includes: • providing specified support for the service user, this will be dependent upon their individual goal(s). • supporting with specific physical and/or everyday activities. • supporting with specific use of communication strategies. This may involve either one-to-one or small group support or a combination of both. To undertake your role you will be required to undertake membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Adults) Scheme in Scotland (PVG) (there is no cost for this for volunteers). Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland will provide all necessary training, provide excellent ongoing support to all volunteers and all authorised out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed. For more details please contact us at volunteering@chss.org.uk or visit our website at https://www.chss.org.uk/volunteer-with-chss

Talkable offers a talkline to anyone affected by panic or anxiety. Talkable are looking for committee members to help run the organisation as we continue to grow and provide ever more vital support to people. Talkable is a not for profit that is hoping to delve into the charity sector so any charity knowledge would be an advantage. We are in the mental health sector so any mental health knowledge would also be an advantage. We meet every fortnight over Microsoft Teams and the meeting usually lasts an hour. We are looking for standard Committee Members, a Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer. Excellent support and any relevant training is provided to all volunteers. All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated. For more information about any of these volunteer roles or any other ways you wish to help us as a volunteer please contact Chelsea Birkett at E Mail: recruitment@talkable.online or tel: 07999 453655.

Teapot Trust is a Scottish charity providing a UK wide programme of art therapy and creative interventions for chronically ill children in hospitals and hospices. We have a team of professional art therapists working across Scotland and London, including Royal Aberdeen’s Children's Hospital. We are currently looking for volunteers to raise awareness and help to increase our presence in Aberdeen. Teapot Trust want to recruit representatives to volunteer at local events such as tea parties, sponsored runs/walks and give talks about the work we do. Volunteers could also help run an arts and crafts table, manage collecting cans and sell merchandise. We always welcome new fundraising ideas and will provide support and training depending on the event. Depending on skill set we are looking for a volunteer to manage other volunteers on a local basis. Excellent support is provided to all volunteers. A member of staff from Teapot Trust will explain to new volunteers what is required for each role and give training for relevant areas. There will be a named member of staff volunteers can also contact if they require support or wish to discuss their volunteering role. Fantastic opportunities to assist and help the Teapot Trust make a real difference for children and young people in Aberdeen. All volunteer help is greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Kirsty Moore at E Mail: info@teapot-trust.org or Tel: 0131 273 4340.

Volunteers provide much needed support for our activities and services through a variety of volunteer assignments. We are always happy to hear from people who can offer some time be it an hour a week or a couple of days a week. Volunteers are currently involved in a range of assignments which offer them an opportunity to use their skills or maybe learn new ones. We are currently looking for volunteers to become involved in... -Clubs and Social Groups -Admin and Clerical Support -Fundraising Events -Helping in our Charity Shop and Store -Computing Activities -Assisting in our AudioService -Running our Fitness Room -Visiting people in their own homes -Outings and Holidays -Our Resources Centres -Guiding Running -HELLO Centre (Home Entertainment Lending Library) -Doing odd jobs (painting etc.) -Driving for our clients -Befriending We would like to hear from anyone who feels they have something to offer. Some people feel they have time to spare but don't really know what they can do. We want to hear from them and will take time to explain our services and opportunities available. Full support and training is provided. Please contact us on Email: linda.fachie@nesensoryservices.org or Tel.: 0345 271 2345 for more details.

Join our team and become a Collection Tin Co-ordinator in your local area. We will provide you with five collection tins and you then find locations for them in your area. This could be in shops, public houses, takeaways or petrol stations. You then check them and bank the money when the tills are full. An important role which helps raise the profile of the charity and raise funds to help find a cure for kidney disease. No previous experience necessary. All we need is your local knowledge and enthusiasm to place the tins in order to make as much money as we can. You will also need to check the tins are clean, visible and form a working relationship with a named contact at each location. Some administration work required. Work the hours you want to, no set hours per month. Be as busy as you want to be. Great and enjoyable opportunity to help make a difference. For further details please contact: Christian Cornforth Volunteer Programme Manager Tel No: (01733) 367 872 E Mail: volunteer@kidneyresearchuk.org

We are publishing/printing a newspaper and are looking for volunteers to train up to assist in this. Is also good for work experience. Should be computer literate and able to write articles etc. Proof reading skills an advantage. For more information about this interesting and exciting opportunity please contact: Paigham Mustafa T: 01224 635616 E: xeitre@hotmail.co.uk

Are you an enthusiastic public speaker looking to volunteer your services for Veterans charity Erskine? Well, we want to hear from you! Whether you are looking for some experience in public speaking or have 25+ years experience, as long as you can communicate a passion for the 1,000 Service and Ex-Service men and women we support and care for each year, we need you! We would be asking you to give presentations to our fantastic supporters telling them about the wonderful care and support given to our Veterans. Ultimately, we want you to inspire people to believe they can make a difference by supporting and donating to our cause. In return for your valuable support we ensure that volunteering for Erskine is a fulfilling and worthwhile experience. All our Volunteer Speakers will be offered training and will receive a Speaker’s Information Pack including specially designed presentations and Erskine materials suitable for a wide variety of speaking scenarios, including PowerPoint presentations and slides, if you need these. You will have support from existing volunteers and our fundraising staff, with the opportunity to gain and develop skills. You will be part of a network of volunteers throughout Scotland who play a major role in raising the charities profile locally and promoting our fundraising initiatives to a diverse range of audiences. For more information or to apply for this exciting new volunteer role please contact David McFadden, Community Fundraiser on 0141 814 4622 or at david.mcfadden@erskine.org.uk

A range of interesting task to get involved in, help Oxfam in its vital work and gain good experience. Roles & Tasks can incude: * Sales Assistant inc: sorting out, pricing of donated goods & till operation and customer care. * Books Assistant - sorting out, pricing of donated goods & till operation and customer care. * Bric a Brac Assistant - sorting out, pricing of donated goods & till operation and customer care. For further details please pop in to one of our shops or contact: 13 Rosemount Viaduct - 640335 (Janice Davidson - Manager) 5 Back Wynd - 642490 (bookshop)(Marion Craigie - Manager) Chapel Street - 637662( Pamela Reid - Manager) or 645275 Opening Hours - Mon-Sat 10am-5pm and on Thursdays open until 7pm.

Window and shop display assistant For more information please contact: Anne MacLennan, Shop Manager, tel.: 01224 624361 or pop in to the shop to dicuss.