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Role of Group Secretary The overarching responsibility is to provide secretarial services to the group and support the Chair in ensuring the smooth functioning of the Management Committee. Specific duties will include the following: • Attendance at offsite meetings with internal and external bodies • Management Committee meetings (minimum 4 per year with additional as/if required)– schedule; book accommodation or Zoom time; produce agenda (in liaison with Chair); minute meeting and distribute minutes. • Annual general meeting – duties as above for management meetings • Record keeping – within the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), maintain accurate volunteer records including internal and external training, compilation of annual returns, upholding legal requirements of governing documents, etc • Liaison with RDA Regional / National Personnel – circulating information that will be helpful to volunteers, particularly with regard to training opportunities. • Newsletters – collation of articles and material for, at the most, a quarterly newsletter (for volunteers, riders and supporters) • General secretarial support – organise special events, fundraising etc. • Deputise for the Group Chairperson in their absence Special Requirements of the role • The Group Secretary appointed will be co-opted as a trustee (minimum age 16) by the existing trustees and will be nominated to stand for election at the next AGM. • The role of Group Secretary requires membership of the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) scheme.

Community Shopping Volunteers wanted to do a weekly shop for older and vulnerable people shielding in the Giffnock, Clarkston and Newton Mearns areas of East Renfrewshire. Commitment of one supermarket shop per week on a Monday or a Wednesday. Volunteers with their own car or bicycle required as deliveries are made direct to the customers home. COVID safe procedures in place

Become an inspection volunteer Our work is improved by involving people who use services and their carers. We have many innovative ways that people can get involved with us and can influence our work.  Our Involvement and equalities charter outlines how we involve people who use care services and informal carers in our work. If you have personal experience of using a service or you have cared for someone close who has used a service there are many ways you can get involved with us. You do not have to have any qualifications. Your personal experience gives you a unique insight. If you would like to find out more or if you would like us to post you an application form - please email us at get.involved@careinspectorate.gov.scot

Do you agree that every person who has a learning disability should have the choice and control to live the life they choose? Aberdeen ENABLE Branch are looking for enthusiastic, committed volunteers to help at their weekly 'Pop Club' for adults with a Learning Disability from all over Aberdeen. The Branch has been running social activities in the city for nearly 60 years and there are currently around fifty members of the club. There are a number of tasks on the night at the club such as: welcoming people arriving and collecting money, making tea and coffee and serving tables, playing music, interacting with members of the club and seeing members off safely and tidying the hall afterwards. Activities Volunteers are required to help with these tasks on the night. The club meets fortnightly on a Friday night at the Rosemount Community Centre in Aberdeen (AB25 2NS) from 7.00 until 9.30 Throughout the volunteering opportunity you will gain new skills and experience working with people who have a Learning Disabilities, their families and carers. You will also have lots of fun helping to create an enjoyable experience for all involved. Out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed in line with Aberdeen Branch policy. Volunteers will be given an induction by the Branch Committee. If you are interested but would like to visit the Pop Club for a 'taster session' - this can be arranged as well. For more details please contact: Jessie Gordon, Aberdeen Branch Secretary Tel No: 01224 873936/ 07845463299

Looking for a new challenge? Want to get involved in something interesting and take on a worthwhile role? Are you outgoing, honest and committed? Then Cornerstone needs your help! Cornerstone is a national charitable organisation with local services for children, young people and adults with disabilities and other support needs. Our aim is simple… ‘To enable the people we support to enjoy a valued life.’ As a Cornerstone Events & Campaigns Volunteer, you will join our supporters in raising awareness in your community of the charity and spreading the word about the great work we do at Cornerstone. Raising awareness of the work we do is not only greatly beneficial to our work, but also help raise vital funds to improve the quality of life of the people we support. We have a wide range of events and activities you can support us at events like our fun days, dinners, concerts and activity challenges Sound like something you’d like to get involved in? Just get on the phone to James McQueen on 01224 256051 or email – James.McQueen@cornerstone.org.uk

Aberdeen ENABLE Branch are looking for enthusiastic, committed volunteers to escort Branch members with a Learning Disability on the branch minibus to social activities. Volunteers will travel with the minibus driver, collect branch members from their home and escort them in the branch minibus to social activities and then home again. Aberdeen Branch has been running social activities in the city for nearly 60 years and there are currently around fifty members of the 'Pop Club' which meets fortnightly. The specific tasks for the role are to inform the driver of the run sheet of pickups of club members, to greet the member at their door and walk with them to the minibus, to ensure that people board the bus safely and to repeat the process on the journey back home. Volunteers will come from a wide range of backgrounds and will have many different qualities and skills. Essential qualities for this role are: an enthusiastic and positive attitude and being a team player, willing to work with others from a range of backgrounds. Throughout the volunteering opportunity you will gain new skills and experience working with people who have a Learning Disabilities, their families and carers. You will also gain practical experience of assisting and escorting a group of people on a minibus. Out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed in line with Aberdeen Branch policy. Volunteers will be given an induction by the Branch Committee. For more details please contact: Jessie Gordon, Aberdeen Branch Secretary Tel No: 01224 873936/ 07845463299

Do you agree that every person who has a learning disability should have the choice and control to live the life they choose? Aberdeen ENABLE Branch are looking for enthusiastic, committed volunteers to help drive their minibus allowing people with a Learning Disability to attend social events. Aberdeen Branch has been running social activities in the city for nearly 60 years and there are currently around fifty members of the 'Pop Club' which meets fortnightly. The volunteer driver must meet specifications laid out by the DVLA for driving a minibus in the UK. The specific tasks for the role are to follow a run sheet of pickups of ENABLE members in the Aberdeen area, assist escorts in ensuring that people board the bus safely, drive to social activity location, ensure that people disembark safely, repeat process on journey back home. In addition volunteers are expected to fuel minibus (paid for by the Branch) and fill in maintenance check list. Volunteers should also be prepared to store the minibus in a safe location. Throughout the volunteering opportunity you will gain new skills and experience working with people who have a Learning Disabilities, their families and carers. You will also gain practical experience of driving a minibus for a specific group of people. Out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed in line with Aberdeen Branch policy. Volunteers will be given an induction by the Branch Committee. For more details please contact: Jessie Gordon, Aberdeen Branch Secretary Tel No: 01224 873936/ 07845463299

Cornerstones TASK group allows the people we support to voice their opinions on how Cornerstone, as care provider, affects their lives. The group meets monthly to discuss possible improvements and ideas with the aim of increasing participation within our organisation by listening, and taking onboard, the views of the people we support. The group is expected to get bigger and as a result, we are looking for a dedicated volunteer to assist with the chairing of the meetings. If you are a good listener and capable and creative when it comes to typing pictorial, easy to understand minutes then we would love to hear from you. This is a perfect opportunity for a Social Work/Community Care student who can spare a few hours each month and would like to get involved in the Personalisation process of one of Scotland’s leading care providers. All reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed and full supervision and training will be provided. For an informal discussion please contact James McQueen on tel.: 01224 256051 / e-mail: James.McQueen@cornerstone.org.uk

Cornerstone offers a "matching" service when it comes to this fun side of volunteering. We have a wide range of opportunities across the whole of Aberdeen where you can get involved and make a big difference to the lives of the people we support through befriending. Let us know your interests and availability (even a couple of hours once a fortnight will make a big difference) and we will match you to someone who could use your company within the community. From Aberdeen City and Shire all the way to Moray: we want to hear from you. This is a great, fun way to add something to your CV, gain experience and improve confidence or an excellent opportunity to just try something new. If you are patient, understanding and are motivated to volunteer we will be delighted to hear from you. All reasonable expenses will be reimbursed and full support will be given. For an informal discussion please contact James McQueen on tel.: 01224 256051 / e-mail: James.McQueen@cornerstone.org.uk

Would you like to support people with learning disabilities to socialise and make friends? Dates-n-Mates is a friendship and dating agency for adults with learning disabilities. We run lots of social events and activities, helping people to meet others and to build friendships and relationships. Our work is underpinned by a human rights-based approach. We believe it is people's right to live life free of discrimination and to develop friendships and relationships of their choosing, to love and be loved. As an Events Supporter, your role is to help our members enjoy socialising in safe and friendly environments. Our events include going to restaurants, pubs, cinema, tenpin bowling, day trips and walks. The events are sociable, great fun and your role is very rewarding. A large number of people with learning disabilities feel lonely and socially isolated. Your support will help to change this.. Events take place afternoons and evenings and usually last 2 hours. We ask for a minimum of 4 hours per month. We are very flexible and aim to accomodate volunteers availability. dates-n-mates offer a variety of training and support to our volunteers. We require our volunteers to be a member of the PVG scheme but there is no cost to yourself. Access to additional training is available.