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Volunteer with us from the comfort of your own home! If you’ve always hoped to volunteer with us one day but, like many people, find yourself short on time, our flexible, home-based Community Connector role could be exactly what you’re looking for. Our amazing Community Connectors support our campaigning, fundraising and spread the word about what we do by liking and sharing our posts on social media, completing online surveys, and signing campaigns or petitions. All you need is a smartphone, tablet, or PC and the ability to share on social media! Find out more and become a Community Connector at https://volunteer.chss.org.uk/opportunities/51700-chss-community-connector

Are you passionate about the support we offer to autistic and neurodiverse children, young people, adults and their families? Would you like to be part of our team and help raise awareness of our charity, the work we do and be a key member of our events and volunteer team, mainly onboard Binky the Sensory Bus? You will be part of our volunteer team who bring a variety of different skill sets and experience to A-ND, essential in our ability to deliver key support and services throughout north Scotland. You will be part of our unique and exciting new Binky the Sensory Bus Project, who will be traveling throughout Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, providing a much needed sensory environment and safe space for children and young people. This project is a first of its kind in this area and indeed, in Scotland. The volunteer role includes: • Helping present our sensory bus and its facilities at social and promotional events • Talking to the public and raising awareness about the services that we offer at Autism and Neurodiversity North Scotland • Have an awareness of health and safety within Binky the Sensory Bus and ensure all risk assessments in place are followed. • Become familiar with A-ND health, safety, and fire regulations, ensuring they are implemented and followed in line with National Care Standards and SSSC Code of Practice. • Ensure that matters concerning individual children, young people and their families are kept strictly confidential. • Report any areas of concern or risk to the Team Leader, Services Manager or where appropriate, Chief Executive Officer, in line with out Safeguarding, Adult and Child Protection Procedures. • To maintain confidentiality for the A-ND and its staff A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference. For more information please contact Lyndsay Hay at email: lyndsay.hay@a-nd.org.uk or telephone: 07858363544.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you have excellent writing skills and a knack for fundraising? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Volunteer Fundraiser and Grant Writer. *About Us: Asthma and Allergy Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality life and health outcomes for people living with asthma in Scotland and the rest of UK. As a volunteer-driven organisation, we rely on the support and dedication of individuals like you to help us achieve our mission. *Role Description: As a Volunteer Fundraiser and Grant Writer, you will play a crucial role in securing financial resources and advancing our organisation's goals. Your primary responsibilities will include: -Grant Writing: Researching, writing, and submitting grant proposals to foundations, corporations, and other funding sources. You will have the opportunity to showcase your exceptional writing skills and effectively communicate our organisation's vision and impact. -Fundraising Campaigns: Plan, develop, and execute fundraising campaigns. This may involve organising events, creating online fundraising campaigns, and engaging with donors to cultivate long-term relationships. -PR and Marketing Support: Assisting in public relations and marketing efforts to raise awareness about our organisation's work. This may involve writing press releases, creating compelling content for social media platforms, and helping develop marketing materials. -Donor Relations: Cultivating relationships with individual donors, corporations, and foundations. This includes expressing gratitude, providing updates on our programs and impact, and ensuring donor stewardship. *Qualifications: -Exceptional writing skills with the ability to craft compelling grant proposals and fundraising materials. -Experience in grant writing, PR, marketing, or communications is preferred but not essential. -Strong research skills to identify potential funding sources and stay up to date with relevant grant opportunities. -Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage with donors and stakeholders effectively. -Highly organised and detail-oriented, passionate about our organisation's mission and committed to making a positive impact. *Benefits: -The opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause and make a real difference in the lives of others. -Gain valuable experience in grant writing, fundraising, and nonprofit management. -Develop and enhance your writing, communication, and marketing skills. -Work closely with a dedicated team passionate about our mission. -Flexible schedule and remote volunteer options available. *How to Apply: If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you have the skills and passion to excel in this role, please submit your CV and a brief statement expressing your interest to info@asthmaandallergy.org.uk *(Closing Date: 30/11/2023) Thank you for considering this volunteer role and for your commitment to making a positive impact on our organisation and the community we serve. Asthma and Allergy is an equal opportunity organisation. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

The role is to run the social media presence for the Caithness Broch Project, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Ideally the role will also include preparation of (approximately) monthly newsletters

Guide Dog UK are looking for short stay host families to host a guide dog [in training] for up to 10 weeks. The guide dogs will be receiving regular/daily training from the Guide Dog UK trainer in Caithness . Your role will be to keep the dog in your home and follow simple training guidelines while the dog is receiving its official training. Our trainer will pick up and drop off the dog from your home four days a week. For the remaining three days, including the weekend, the dog will stay with you all day. Guide Dogs provide exceptional training and encouragement throughout your volunteering journey and will pay all pre-agreed expenses.

Guide Dogs UK support people with sight loss to become independent. They are looking for willing volunteers to take a dog even for a short period of a week or two occasionally or even a day or two to enable fostering families a break if they have other commitments.

This valued charity based in Thurso offers free support to people and family members experiencing Cancer. Volunteers offer a listening ear and practical, social and emotional support at the Centre on Mondays & Thursdays. Can you offer a couple of hours to help the service continue, training offered.

Volunteers join an existing team to help disabled people learn to ride and gain confidence. This is an active role. Lessons last for 30 mins and there are short breaks between each session of lessons. The lessons may be indoors or outdoors. The role will be supported by training. Volunteers assist riders and are involved with handling horses and walking with horses for the duration of lessons all under the supervision of a coach. The volunteers also help moving equipment and preparing activities for lessons. There is more information on volunteering on RDA UK website.

Are you passionate about the support we offer to autistic and neurodiverse children, young people, adults and their families? Would you like to be part of our team and help raise awareness of our charity, the work we do and be a key member of our events and volunteer team, mainly onboard Binky the Sensory Bus? You will be part of our volunteer team who bring a variety of different skill sets and experience to A-ND, essential in our ability to deliver key support and services throughout north Scotland. You will be part of our unique and exciting new Binky the Sensory Bus Project, who will be traveling throughout Aberdeenshire, providing a much needed sensory environment and safe space for children and young people who are not able to access our playscheme environment, based in Aberdeen City. This project is a first of its kind in this area and indeed, in Scotland.

Could you support a lady in her 70s who has sight loss and is feeling isolated? 💙 We are looking for a volunteer to meet up with this lady for a walk and a coffee. She would also like some help with small shopping tasks, for example for gifts and clothes. She no longer has a guide dog and does not have much support to get out so you could really make a difference to her life. By becoming a My Sighted Guide volunteer, you can provide company and help someone regain their confidence and get out and about in the community again. You will be matched for 3 to 12+ months, meeting up around once a week.