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Are you are interested in meeting new people, learning new skills, showing your passion for the all things Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire? We are currently seeking people in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire to provide a warm North-east welcome for visitors to our wonderful region? *What is a Welcome to Aberdeenshire volunteer? First impressions count! Our Welcome to Aberdeen City/Aberdeenshire volunteer initiative is looking for friendly, passionate and proud people keen to share local knowledge of our wonderful area with visitors. *Role Purpose: To give a warm welcome to visitors arriving in the region and provide information and assistance to make their time in the destination a fantastic experience. *Key tasks: 1. Meeting and greeting visitors as they arrive in the region. 2. Providing information on getting around the area. For example, onward transport links, bus timetables. 3. Providing general information on the area. For example, visiting attractions, shopping, eating, walking, places to visit, currency exchange. 4. Providing leaflets, visitor maps and general tourist information. We aim to recognise the value of the contribution volunteers will make to the success of our local area. We aim to offer satisfying volunteering opportunities and will support volunteers appropriately to carry out their role to the highest standards possible. As part of this excellent support and relevant guidance is provided to all volunteers. Various training courses and information will be shared during the induction period to increase knowledge of the local tourism product and travel around the region. *You will: •Meet new people •Have fun •Learn new skills •Use existing skills – do you speak a second language? •Feel passionate about your region *Interested in this volunteering opportunity? Please go to https://www.visitabdn.com/about-us/volunteers/ for more information and to apply or please email volunteer@visitabdn.com

The art and craft groups operating under the constituted group PCCC, aim to provide local, accessible and affordable creative opportunities for adults aged 16yrs+. The groups provide creative outlets for those who have an interest in the arts, as well as theraputic influences for those wishing to maintain or improve their overall health and wellbeing. Research has proven that local community opportunities that provide a purpose, a social network and safe, supportive environments are key for all who wish to have positive quality of life. The importance of such approaches has been highlighted within the Scottish Government with the recent consultation around a ‘Connected Scotland’ looking to identify and combat loneliness and isolation at the local level. The Chairperson is responsible for making sure that each meeting is planned effectively, conducted according to the constitution and that matters are dealt with in an orderly, efficient manner. The Chairperson helps to build and lead the team. The Chairperson will Chair committee meetings which are held approx. 3 monthly. The Chairperson will be an authorised signatory for the release of funds and support the Treasurer with funding applications.

The art and craft groups operating under the constituted group PCCC, aim to provide local, accessible and affordable creative opportunities for adults aged 16yrs+. The groups provide creative outlets for those who have an interest in the arts, as well as theraputic influences for those wishing to maintain or improve their overall health and wellbeing. Research has proven that local community opportunities that provide a purpose, a social network and safe, supportive environments are key for all who wish to have positive quality of life. The importance of such approaches has been highlighted within the Scottish Government with the recent consultation around a ‘Connected Scotland’ looking to identify and combat loneliness and isolation at the local level. The Secretary role would involve ensuring meetings are organised, taking minutes at committee meetings and disturbing minutes to members, being an authorised signatory for payments, supporting the Treasurer with funding bids, communicating changes with group members, supporting the Chair to ensure the smooth functioning of the committee, and maintaining effective records and administration.

The art and craft groups operating under the constituted group PCCC, aim to provide local, accessible and affordable creative opportunities for adults aged 16yrs+. The groups provide creative outlets for those who have an interest in the arts, as well as theraputic influences for those wishing to maintain or improve their overall health and wellbeing. Research has proven that local community opportunities that provide a purpose, a social network and safe, supportive environments are key for all who wish to have positive quality of life. The importance of such approaches has been highlighted within the Scottish Government with the recent consultation around a ‘Connected Scotland’ looking to identify and combat loneliness and isolation at the local level. The Treasurer role involves all aspects of financial management, working closely with other members of the Management Committee to safeguard the organisation's finances. Financial reporting, banking, book keeping and record keeping. The Treasurer will be an authorised signatory to release funds and be accountable for accurate record keeping. The Treasurer will ensure accounts are audited in a timely manner.

VOLUNTEER CALL OUT -Event: ‘Spectra – Scotland’s Festival of Light 2022’ -Install Dates: Monday 7th – Thursday 10th February 2022 -Live Dates: Thursday 10th – Sunday 13th February 2022 -De-install Dates: Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th February 2022 (post event) -Location: Aberdeen City Centre Curated Place (the production team behind Spectra – Aberdeen’s Festival of Light 2015-22) are looking for volunteers to work alongside them to deliver ‘Spectra – Scotland’s Festival of Light’ 2022. On the evenings of 10th,11th, 12th and 13th February 2022, Aberdeen City Centre will be transformed by immersive light and sound installations inspired by the Scotland’s “Year of Stories”. There will be award winning international, UK and Scottish artists creating a series of artworks around the city which will engage Aberdeen audiences. A full description of the artists and the works can be seen here - https://www.spectrafestival.co.uk/artists This year we are expecting to welcome 5000-8000 people each night across the festival sites. -Why Volunteer with Spectra? • Learn new skills or develop the skills you already have • Do something positive and active for yourself and your community • Meet artists, production teams and develop your networks • Gain insight into the delivery of a large-scale, public facing festival • Challenge yourself in a safe, welcoming environment -Volunteer Roles: We are looking for volunteers in two different roles. *Production Runner These roles are dictated by the needs of the Producer and Technical Manager you are supporting, which may include: • Assisting Producer/Technical Manager on the ground with all elements of project delivery • General art work installation assistance • Carrying tools and equipment to and from site. *Delivery Team The Delivery Team role is a key public facing role and will include: • Welcome and crowd guidance • Directing people, offering advice & information • On site production assistance • Reassure public on COVID-19 mitigations and protocols • Information sharing with Event Managers • Assisting if an emergency situation arises (full training provided) An exciting and fantastic opportunity to help out and be part of a major event. All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated. We look forward to hearing from you. If you are interested, please fill in this form at https://forms.gle/x3w5gxuutkNrhHUN7 and we’ll be in touch. Please direct any queries to – Alison Brodie (Creative Producer) at email: alison@curatedplace.com or tel.: 07738113493.

Wave Radio is a broadcasting service for the wellbeing of patients at Dr Gray’s Hospital -- and by broadcasting online, they aim to bring the community into the hospital and the hospital into the community. This volunteering opportunity is also a great one if you have a love in music. They are not just looking for people to present on air, but would also welcome people who have a bit of spare time to catalogue music or music production. For people interested in any of their presenter slots, please know these programmes can be pre-recorded for broadcast at a later time. Right now, volunteers can do their shows from home, through the studios at Dr. Grays. Volunteers who have an interest in specific musical genre (i.e./Classical, show tunes, soul etc. ) or have a wide musical taste can find out more about how to help with their breakfast, afternoon and early evening programmes. Wave Radio is run entirely by volunteers and donations. Please get in touch if you would like to find out more about volunteering with them!

Fledgling are looking for a Volunteer Youtube Channel Manager. Fledgling Arts Collective Central are a volunteer run charity providing a platform both online and offline for those who struggle with mental health, addiction, gender dysphoria, sexuality &/or feel like they don't quite 'fit'. We encourage you to express yourselves through art as catharsis. Combining Art & Catharsis, we believe in being CathARTic. We are currently growing a Youtube channel to showcase our members videos and music as well as making our own videos and need a manger to oversee its running. Our ideal candidate will be very passionate about Youtube. At Fledgling we believe that using creativity is a great form of catharsis for mental health. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about the arts and is compassionate about mental health. This is a really fun virtual position ; however, we are looking for a motivated individual who can be committed, dedicated and take an active and proactive interest in getting our Youtube Channel thriving. You will always be comfortable working alone in addition to being part of a team of creatively minded people. Why we need support: Our members love to create art for the reasons of being carthartic we see the benefits it has to their mental health. We want to share their art including videos with the world to not only create a connection with those going through the same experiences but to also raise the self-esteem of our members. Currently we do not have a presence on Youtube and I am sure you know just how much it is growing currently and we want to get involved and reach out to people. We will support you if you have any questions or lacking of knowledge. What is involved: .Ensure our channel adheres to YouTube best practices .Optimise Titles, Descriptions, And Other Metadata .Uploading videos to the channel .YouTube viewership analysis and insights .Interact with subscribers and viewers, and respond to queries in a timely manner .Help in designing and creating bespoke video thumbnails that catch the eye .Making your videos using the tool 'InVideo' of members art and poetry training given. .Communicating with our members to ask permission to show their videos and art on Youtube Experience: .Experience in YouTube advertising .Experience on SEO for YouTube .Knowledge of Social Media .Knowledge of mental health and compassion You would need access to the internet and because we are online ,we are global ,so you can apply from anywhere in the world!

We believe every child and young person deserves the same opportunity to succeed and so we provide free, immersive, instrumental music tuition to pupils and pre-school children. This leads to an enhanced ability to learn in school, improvements in emotional wellbeing, confidence and esteem, as well as the acquisition of a range of social and life skills. To achieve this, volunteers are vital for our Big Noise Centre in Torry. As a Big Noise volunteer, you'll be helping us transform children's lives through music. You don't need to have any musical experience, just a passion for making a difference to the lives of young people. Volunteers help in a variety of valuable ways, including: • Helping children stay focused and engaged during music lessons • Walk children from school to the Big Noise Centre • Helping set up for rehearsals and music lessons and assisting the children and young people to play their instruments if required • Supervise children during snack times, breaks, time-out etc. • and much more... You can become a positive role model in children’s lives and someone they look forward to spending time with. You will benefit from this by receiving training, developing skills in communication and gaining experience of working with children and young people. Big Noise Torry/Sistema Scotland have also achieved the Investing in Volunteers Award-a national quality standard for good practice in involving volunteers as part of our commitment to volunteering and providing excellent support to volunteers. A fantastic opportunity to help with a major charity in Aberdeen and Scotland. All volunteer help is greatly appreciated and makes a real difference. For more details please either: -Visit our website at https://www.makeabignoise.org.uk/volunteering/ and apply online at https://www.makeabignoise.org.uk/volunteering/apply-online/aberdeen/ Or -Contact us at email: torry@sistemascotland.org.uk or telephone: 01786 462923.

Volunteering Matters, the UK’s largest volunteering charity, believe that everyone in the UK should have the opportunity to thrive. We bring people together to overcome some of society’s most complex issues through the power of volunteering. Our Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme (RSVP) encourages those aged 50+ to volunteer and be active in their communities. RSVP projects can take many forms, from school support, to driving schemes, all having an incredible impact both on the wider community, and our volunteers. In Aberdeen, we are looking for a passionate, friendly individual to re-establish RSVP knitting groups in the Aberdeen area as a Group Volunteer Organiser. As our RSVP Knitting Group Volunteer Organiser, you will engage other adults aged 50+ in the local community who enjoy knitting, bring them together as knitting volunteers, but also providing a social forum for the knitters to chat and spark friendships. Activity will also happen in between, with knitters completing items at home too. In addition to setting up groups and arranging for them to come together (if they would like to), the Organiser will collect items created, and ensure they are donated to local organisations that can benefit from them. Previously, this has included clothes for the local neonatal unit, trauma teddies, and others. This will involve networking in the Aberdeen area to establish relationships with organisations and agree how donations will work. You don’t have to be an avid knitter yourself, this role is more to organise knitting activity, and be the point of contact for knitters and partners in the local area. However, if you would like to be involved in the knitting activity, that would be most welcome. *Tasks involved: - Engaging with keen knitters in the local area to form groups, and on-going contact with knitters - Promoting knitting opportunities/encouraging wider involvement via local press, social media etc. - Working with organisations to create partnerships for the knitting to be donated to - Ensuring quality control of items - Applying for small grants/funding/some fundraising activity would be beneficial - Gathering items from knitters and arranging collection/delivery - Ensuring social opportunities for knitters to come together (if they wish to) - Inputting to the wider RSVP network as and when appropriate *You will be: - Honest, reliable, and friendly volunteer aged 50+ - Regular commitment - An interest in networking/building relationships - Good communication, organisational, and people skills - Ability to volunteer independently, taking initiative to grow the groups, with minimum support - Able to lift/move bags of knitting donations and transport them – being a driver would be useful *We will provide: - A fun, enjoyable and worthwhile voluntary experience - Sense of achievement - Relevant training and support - All travel expenses - Relevant insurance for activities - Opportunity to engage with the wider RSVP and Volunteering Matters Network A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference for people and the community. For further details please contact Louise Orr, Delivery Leader at email: louise.orr@volunteeringmatters.org.uk or tel.: 07534 108 842.

As a Voluntary Workshop Assistant you will become part of a team within our farm and gardens, set in beautiful surroundings 5miles outside of Aberdeen city centre and close to the Deeside Railway line. The opportunity does not require you to have previous experience, we just ask that you are caring, patient and willing to help our pupils, have an interest in people and different ways of communications. Our pupils age from 12-25 years old and as part of your position, you will be with them when they attend the various workshops (woodwork, metal, weavery, felt, candle, pottery, bike and Fruver- our food workshop)as part of their personalised daily routines and assist them with their tasks. Training provided in induction and support given throughout the volunteering time within Camphill School Aberdeen. A fantastic opportunity to help with all assistance making a real difference and greatly appreciated. For more details please contact Naomi Paton, Recruitment Administrator at E Mail: n.paton@crss.org.uk or tel.: 01224 866162.