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Being a Community Facilitator is all about delivering a variety of lifesaving first aid skills in community engagement workshops and projects, within local communities, and primary and secondary schools. A lot of these projects involve talking about and demonstrating the basics of first aid to community groups that can include children, young people, and vulnerable adults. An example of events you could be delivering a first aid talk and demo to, are primary and secondary schools, small university groups, local community groups, charities, summer fairs, shopping centres. Some of the skills you could be teaching include how to provide CPR and apply a defib, different bandages and how to use them, and basic information on various health conditions. Not only that but all the training needed, is provided by us at no cost to you! A fantastic opportunity to help. All volunteers make a real difference and are greatly appreciated. For more information please contact Naomi Sutton, Community Engagement Officer at email naomi.sutton@standrewsfirstaid.org.uk or telephone 0141 332 4031 Ext: 2274.

Give the gift of your time and become a volunteer mentor for young people. It could be life changing for you both! Would you like to support a young person on their journey to gaining new skills and experience, becoming more self-confident and achieving their goals? If the answer is yes, we would love to hear from you. Why mentoring? Mentoring is at the heart of what we do here at ProjectScotland and we offer every young person we support, the opportunity to be matched with a volunteer mentor. We are searching for people in and around Aberdeen who are able to offer one hour of their time once a week or fortnight for up to 12 months to help transform the life of someone else. The young people we work with all face different challenges in their lives such as; mental ill health, long term unemployment, low confidence and self esteem, care experienced, limited English communication skills due to being new to this country or disabilities. As a volunteer mentor, you could support your mentee with whatever is important to them. This could be: goal setting; identifying interests and strengths; confidence building; helping to establish a routine; support to explore job, training and further education opportunities; social connections; or just someone consistent to talk to and check in with to see how they are. The support you can offer is invaluable and can be life changing. How does it work? • Following recruitment, we provide training, support to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme, ongoing support, access to lots of resources and a wonderful community of mentors across the country to connect with, learn from and build friendships with. • you are matched to one young person and meet with them once a week or fortnight for around one hour • meetings can be face to face or virtual using email/telephone/video chat/WhatsApp. There is also an opportunity to do a mixture of the two which offers a flexible and accessible approach to this volunteering role in addition to the match itself. •matches can last from 3-12 months depending upon the relationship and the needs of the mentee What’s in it for you? • Help transform your mentee’s life • Develop communication and interpersonal skills e.g. coaching, motivating others, adaptability • Gain transferable skills and experience volunteering with disadvantaged people • Participate in regular support and training • Meet new people, connect and have fun! • Learn about yourself and gain a sense of achievement supporting others • Learn more about your community and the challenges that people can face If you are interested in this opportunity please email: asia.wieloch@volunteeringmatters.org.uk We would love to hear from you! More info about ProjectScotland: ProjectScotland (part of the Volunteering Matters Family) works with people (predominantly young people) across the country who are struggling to overcome challenges such as social isolation, mental health issues, low confidence and general uncertainty about their futures. By providing wrap around support and the chance to complete a voluntary placement with a local charity; not only can this enhance confidence and self-belief, but it gives that individual the opportunity to build on their skills and experience and potentially move on to a job, further education or training. Everyone we work with is also offered a volunteer mentor.

As a member of the Board, you will operate at a strategic level and be determined to ensure the charity can be the best it can be whilst maintaining its core values. In return for your enthusiasm, time and commitment, you will gain invaluable experience, including decision-making at a strategic level; risk, governance and financial management; and be involved with like- minded colleagues from all walks of life who consider, at times, complex issues and promote the Charity (and its services) at every opportunity. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. To discuss/for further information please contact Shirley Finlayson at email: shirley@dphsaberdeen.org or telephone: 01224810222.

Fresh Community Wellness is a growing grassroots charity, registered Scottish Charity Number, SC051346. We operate out of Aberdeen city, working within a (S.I.M.D) high neighbourhood to create lasting change and build a legacy for the future. Predominantly in Seaton neighbourhoods and outdoors, we work with volunteers/residents, with a salutogenic approach to community wellness. To help with this we have great opportunities and need people to help out as volunteers for a range of roles including: *Food growing, gardeners, greenspace management, tidy ups volunteers. *Mentors, community engagement, events, entertainers (kids, adults, 55+). *Outdoors games & sports volunteers, building outdoor areas for residents (sheltered housing seating), health. *Artists/ Sculptors to begin on our Street Art & Design projects, and sculptures. *Admin, coordinators, team lead volunteers, advisors & support volunteers. *Drop-in café helpers, advisors, cooking assistants. All are fantastic opportunities to make a real difference for people and communities in Aberdeen. Excellent support and relevant training is provided to all volunteers. For more details about these volunteer roles or other ways you can help support the important work and volunteering at Fresh Community Wellness SCIO, please contact our website www.freshcom.org.uk or email us at chair@freshcom.org.uk or secretary@freshcom.org.uk

Join Our Warehouse Team The New Start Highland lorries collect a huge range of household items that are generously donated by the local community. We have a busy warehouse with lots of roles from unloading vans to cleaning, sorting, repairing and restoring everything that comes in. This means that you can expect to do anything from assembling a bed, to washing china, or folding linen. No two days are the same! The work that you do helps us to create our starter packs of kitchen items, bedding, or cleaning materials to give people a great start in their new homes.

Role Description ▪ Attending invited events, for example community/social group meetings, schools, and cheque presentations to give presentations/talk about the work of Befrienders Highland and the difference we are making, to inspire people to support us through fundraising, or to thank supporters for the fundraising they have completed. ▪ Representing the charity in a professional manner. ▪ Making conversation with members of the public as appropriate and answering questions about the charity. ▪ Promoting and facilitating planned fundraising initiatives and activities. ▪ Working with local businesses and recreational facilities to promote fundraising opportunities and procure raffle prizes. ▪ Liaising with the Coordinators and Fundraising Coordinator from Befrienders Highland. ▪ Support social media and website posting, through provision of photographs, stories, and giving notice of upcoming events/talks. Dress Code • Casual but professional attire • Volunteer ID badge Skills, experience and qualities • Personable, enthusiastic and approachable • Initiative • Confident in public speaking • Experience of organising or attending fundraising events The benefits to you • Experience working with a charitable organisation • A sense of satisfaction and pride for helping to make a valuable difference • Develop your skills • References for future employers • Meet new people What you can expect from Befrienders Highland • An induction session to introduce you to the charity, recognise your skills and identify any ongoing support you may need from us to fulfil the role • A designated point of contact for support and guidance, when needed • Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses, for example, travelling to and from the fundraising venue, small value prizes for quiz nights • Provision of some promotional material for events (e.g. banners, contents for goody bags) • Wee Blether Newsletter Time commitment This is a flexible role to suit your availability, and as such there is no minimum time commitment. Fundraising Volunteers will be contacted as appropriate and offered the opportunity to attend events to which we are invited, or may choose to run events themselves to fundraise for the charity. Recruitment Process Complete our simple application form to express your interest in the role. We’ll arrange an informal meeting to discuss your application and the role, before obtaining references. Following this, we’ll invite you to a short induction meeting.

The Scottish Collegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) is inviting expressions of interest to join one of our multidisciplinary guideline development groups, as someone with lived experience of receiving antibiotic prophylaxis. Recruitment is scheduled to begin over the next few months, and as part of the guideline development group, you will have the opportunity to share your experience and shape the scope and content of a guideline that will be used across NHS Scotland.

The Scottish Collegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) is inviting expressions of interest to join one of our multidisciplinary guideline development groups, as someone with lived experience of venous leg ulcers. Recruitment is scheduled to begin over the next few months, and as part of the guideline development group, you will have the opportunity to share your experience and shape the scope and content of a guideline that will be used across NHS Scotland.

Archie Child Bereavement Service (ACBS) support children up to the age of 18 who have suffered from a bereavement. One of their services is the volunteer home responder service, where their volunteers support children and young people with their grief in their home. Full training and ongoing support is given for this voluntary role. Ideally they are looking for people who have worked with children before who are naturally empathic and keen to support others at an extremely difficult time. This opportunity covers the North of Scotland area.

The Scottish Collegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) is inviting expressions of interest to join one of our multidisciplinary guideline development groups, from women with lived experience of lower urinary tract infection. Recruitment is scheduled to begin over the next few months, and as part of the guideline development group, you will have the opportunity to share your experience and shape the scope and content of a guideline that will be used across NHS Scotland.