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Kirkwall parkrun takes place every Saturday morning, starting at The Peedie Sea at 9.30am. It is an organised run, jog or walk which is free to participate in. Registration is online with participants printing off their personalised barcode which is scanned at the finish line to allow the results to be emailed to the participant. They are in need of volunteers to be marshalls, tail walkers, barcode scanners, handing out finishing tokens and being timekeepers. Both scanning and timekeeping will require use of the parkrun app so a mobile phone will be required.

Home-Start is a voluntary organisation in which volunteers offer regular support, friendship and practical help to young families under stress in their own homes helping to prevent family crisis or breakdown. Home-Start volunteers support families in the following way: - Offering support, friendship and practical help. This might include help with budgeting, meal planning, attending appointments, accessing services etc. - Visiting the families in their own homes, where the dignity and identity of each individual can be respected and protected through non-judgemental, compassionate and confidential support. - Reassuring families that difficulties in bringing up children are not unusual. - Emphasising the positive aspects of family life and positive parenting. - Developing a relationship with the family in which time can be shared and an understanding developed. - Encouraging parents’ strengths and emotional well being for the ultimate benefit of their own children. - Encouraging families to widen their network of relationships and to use effectively the support and services available in the community.

As Secretary, you are the head administrator for Bump, Baby and Beyond. Your remit is broad; as well as having an overview of the general running of the admin systems of the Organisation, you’ll provide a key customer service function, acting as a linchpin between internal and external stakeholders. You will also ensure the smooth running of Board (and related) meetings. It’s no exaggeration to say that the Organisation, and not least the Board, couldn’t function effectively without you. Ideally, you will be: • A capable time and systems manager who can delegate effectively • Confident and an excellent communicator • Skilled at administration, minute taking and other meeting procedures • Well organised and conscientious • IT literate What you will do: • Act as a communication link between Board Members, as well as between our key stakeholders and the Board • Manage and record all inward and outward Board / Organisational correspondence, making sure all necessary actions are followed up • Manage legal, data protection and insurance matters • Manage everything to do with memberships for individuals and organisations including subscriptions, database, communication and invites to meetings • Provide necessary details to relevant membership and other bodies • Distribute the right paper work to the right people across the Organisation, at the right time • Supporting the Chairperson, organise the AGM, Board and other Organisation meetings, preparing agendas and papers, and taking minutes • Lead on the implementation of all policies relating to information management • Supporting any staff or volunteers undertaking administrative functions • Lead (or have lead overview) on any administrative sections of the Development plan. What you will get out of it: Running (or delegating) the administrative functions shows considerable command of high level organisational skills. It’s a highly respected post from any perspective, within the community and the world of work. You’ll be able to see the results of your efforts very clearly, as there’s a high correlation between a well run Organisation and its success in delivering positive outcomes.

We need an I.T. Coordinator to become the branch expert on the SSAFA Client Management system. Could you be a friendly face to help our volunteers to make the most of the internet-based systems we use in our work with clients? A key aspect to this role will be supporting volunteers remotely by phone or on theTeams app. The role would suit someone looking to offer a regular commitment to the branch, but days and times would vary to suit you. Excellent support and relevant training is provided to all volunteers including: • On-line training modules to complete at home, so you are up to date on how to keep clients, their families safe and personal information safe. • Webinar training for the SSAFA Client Management system • Support from your local branch secretary. • Support from the relevant teams at Central Office. • Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses A great opportunity to help. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. If you wish to volunteer/for further details please contact Julie Silva (Branch Secretary, Grampian) at email: Julie.Silva@grampian.ssafa.org.uk or telephone: 07879846200. More information about SSAFA is also available at https://www.ssafa.org.uk/

Be a mentor to an adult individual (a parent referred through the employability pathway in Aberdeenshire) and through discussion is on board with the benefits that can be gained through a mentor mentee relationship • Meet/communicate with your mentee weekly at a time or place that suits both parties, face to face in the local community, or on a video chat, or call for a minimum of 1 hour. This is flexible and can be broken down into bite size chunks if need be. • Be an active listener and offer support and encouragement when appropriate. • Acknowledging the mentee’s strengths, skills and experiences and encouraging them to find ways to use them. Be a positive role model developing a healthy, trusting relationship through clear communication and appropriate boundary setting • Assist the mentee to consider and identify long term personal life/career goals and outcomes • Assist the mentee to identify short term personal goals and aims and support them to work towards these in a planned and thought through way. E.g., conflict resolution at work, time management, self-confidence, presentation skills, communication, identifying support systems etc • Follow Project Scotland P&P’s as detailed in induction and training • Attend training and induction sessions as required.

Volunteers offer non-judgemental support, they reassure the positive aspects of family life , encourage families to widen their network of relationships, and guide to the services available in the community. volunteers offer one-to-one support to parents struggling to cope with family dynamics [child under 5 in the household]

The RAF Association is a member-led, welfare charity that exists to ensure that all members of the RAF community are supported, when they require it. The caseworker’s role is at the heart of this charity objective and volunteers undertaking this role will be helping us to deliver this support to the RAF community. The role is about supporting and listening to an individual and assessing their needs - this can include anything from helping them to complete a form, applying for funding for a wet-room or new white goods. Caseworkers may also need to gather complex information and ask questions regarding finances and health conditions. You would be required to provide clear and precise information on these topics. A RAF or forces background is not essential, and we welcome applications from all areas of the community.

Loneliness affects tens of thousands of people across the RAF community. Whether it’s a veteran struggling to adapt to life after service, or a family member facing difficulties alone, loneliness can be devastating to people’s mental and physical health. The Connections For Life service offers friendship telephone calls to anyone in the RAF community who needs it, and matches caring, friendly volunteers, with those beneficiaries who are experiencing isolation. The RAF community is made up of both veterans and serving personnel, and their respective spouses, partners, widows or widowers. As a volunteer, you can offer a listening ear, help someone regain their confidence, share discussions around their interests and help them reconnect with the wider world. The Connections Volunteer role would involve contacting a beneficiary over the phone on a regular basis. A friendly, 30-minute chat that a volunteer can offer will make all the difference, providing a vital link for someone who is lonely and isolated. What will volunteers be doing? * Providing regular social interaction and support to members of the RAF community via telephone contact * Checking on a beneficiary’s welfare and alerting them to available support if needed * Relaying any concerns to their Connections Coordinator * Regularly submitting an activity log summarising their interactions so we can make sure everyone is receiving the help they need

Be rewarded and have new experiences, volunteer with us as a Family Support Volunteer. Key Details • Western Isles wide project. • Flexible and variable days and hours throughout the year. Can you: • Understand the needs of new mums and dads. • Empathise with parents struggling to cope. • Be respectful and non-judgemental. • Understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality. What you can expect: • You will provide practical and emotional support to parents. • Visit families in their own home and sometimes accompanying them to groups or activities in the community. • Play a key role in working with parents to friendships, confidence and skills which will enhance their lives and enable them to give their children the best start in life. What we can offer: • Gaining experience in working with children and families. • Being involved in your local community. • Be part of our friendly team. • Meet new people. • Gain a sense of pride and self-worth.

Be rewarded and have new experiences, volunteer with us as a Family Support Volunteer. Key Details • Western Isles wide project. • Flexible and variable days and hours throughout the year. Can you: • Understand the needs of new mums and dads. • Empathise with parents struggling to cope. • Be respectful and non-judgemental. • Understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality. What you can expect: • You will provide practical and emotional support to parents. • Visit families in their own home and sometimes accompanying them to groups or activities in the community. • Play a key role in working with parents to friendships, confidence and skills which will enhance their lives and enable them to give their children the best start in life. What we can offer: • Gaining experience in working with children and families. • Being involved in your local community. • Be part of our friendly team. • Meet new people. • Gain a sense of pride and self-worth.