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The mission of Citizens of Cyber is to bring together cyber-specialists and connect individuals and professional bodies, to support and assist in cyber-education and the development of safer online practices, aimed at people of all ages and knowledge levels. ​We wish to use our professional network to keep up to date with the activities of hackers and online scammers and produce resources for use by schools, groups, and individuals, whether online, offline, or through face-to-face sessions. ​We want cyber-users to know how to protect themselves and others online, whilst being confident and making the best of their online interactions, and still remain within the confines of the law while doing so. In addition, we aim to ensure that support is available for anyone affected by negative interactions online and to help anyone who finds themselves in cyber-related difficulties. Our volunteers are at the heart of what we do and it is important for us to ensure we provide the best working environment possible. Volunteers work remotely during hours they set, our team focuses on ensuring clear deliverables are identified and agreed to allow volunteers to manage their own time. Meetings with the whole team will be held regularly to make sure everyone knows each other and work together. Duties and Responsibilities would be, and are not restricted to the following: • Ability to engage and support clients such as professionals, young people and vulnerable adults with a wide range of diverse needs; • Assist in the planning, monitoring, and management of the creation of training material; • Design and conduct effective training programs to a broad range of clients; • Assist in the preparation of educational/training materials to support training programs; • Conduct evaluations to identify areas of improvement; • Build relationships with a range of stakeholders across the children and young people’s workforce and beyond; • Liaise with Youth Engagement Officers, Volunteer Coordinator and Resource Developers regularly; • Facilitate opportunities and events to promote cyber awareness skills and provide the facilities to create an open forum to feedback into the development of Citizens of Cyber; • Train and support a range of stakeholders to develop sustainable and meaningful engagement activities for children and young people; and • Report back to the CEO and Board on a regular basis. To apply, please proceed to the charity website - https://www.citizensofcyber.org.uk/vacancies and click on "Apply Now". This will take you to the application form. Once filled in, a member of team will be in touch shortly.

The mission of Citizens of Cyber is to bring together cyber-specialists and connect individuals and professional bodies, to support and assist in cyber-education and the development of safer online practices, aimed at people of all ages and knowledge levels. ​We wish to use our professional network to keep up to date with the activities of hackers and online scammers and produce resources for use by schools, groups, and individuals, whether online, offline, or through face-to-face sessions. ​We want cyber-users to know how to protect themselves and others online, whilst being confident and making the best of their online interactions, and still remain within the confines of the law while doing so. In addition, we aim to ensure that support is available for anyone affected by negative interactions online and to help anyone who finds themselves in cyber-related difficulties. Our volunteers are at the heart of what we do and it is important for us to ensure we provide the best working environment possible. Volunteers work remotely during hours they set, our team focuses on ensuring clear deliverables are identified and agreed to allow volunteers to manage their own time. Meetings with the whole team will be held regularly to make sure everyone knows each other and work together. Duties and Responsibilities would be, and are not restricted to the following: • Knowledge of web development life cycle, HTML5 and JavaScript; • Familiarity with Wix or other website builders, e.g. Squarespace, WordPress, GoDaddy, Shopify; • Familiarity with Velo by Wix or other web development platforms, e.g. DreamWeaver, SiteJet, Oracle Visual Builder; • To follow specifications, implement, test and debug the code of web applications and plugins; • To advise the charity on technical compatibility, user experience, usability and accessibility of website; and • To collaborate hand-in-hand with Web Designer, Web Master and other parties to reach the best possible outcome; To apply, please proceed to the charity website - https://www.citizensofcyber.org.uk/vacancies and click on "Apply Now". This will take you to the application form. Once filled in, a member of team will be in touch shortly.

The mission of Citizens of Cyber is to bring together cyber-specialists and connect individuals and professional bodies, to support and assist in cyber-education and the development of safer online practices, aimed at people of all ages and knowledge levels. ​We wish to use our professional network to keep up to date with the activities of hackers and online scammers and produce resources for use by schools, groups, and individuals, whether online, offline, or through face-to-face sessions. ​We want cyber-users to know how to protect themselves and others online, whilst being confident and making the best of their online interactions, and still remain within the confines of the law while doing so. In addition, we aim to ensure that support is available for anyone affected by negative interactions online and to help anyone who finds themselves in cyber-related difficulties. Our volunteers are at the heart of what we do and it is important for us to ensure we provide the best working environment possible. Volunteers work remotely during hours they set, our team focuses on ensuring clear deliverables are identified and agreed to allow volunteers to manage their own time. Meetings with the whole team will be held regularly to make sure everyone knows each other and work together. Duties and Responsibilities would be, and are not restricted to the following: • To suggest and present ideas and be able to make prototypes and wireframing; • To create an aesthetic, user-friendly and adaptable website design; • To advise the charity on user experience, usability and accessibility of website; • To implement changes necessary for the improvement of website’s usability and integration; • Knowledge of Photoshop, GIMP, Illustrator, Sketching or similar tools; • Understanding of HTML, CSS and general web development; • To amend design after feedback; • To ensure website is consistent with general branding and adjusted to it; and • To collaborate hand-in-hand with Web Developer and Web Master, and other parties to reach the best possible outcome. To apply, please proceed to the charity website - https://www.citizensofcyber.org.uk/vacancies and click on "Apply Now". This will take you to the application form. Once filled in, a member of team will be in touch shortly.

Friends of Overtoun Park host a range of family fun days to help encourage people to use the park more and to bring the community together. The park has hosted events such as Sport in the Park, Easter Eggstravaganza, Strutt the Mutt, Spookey Part and Perk up the Park. Volunteers are needed to join the fun in helping to set-up for events and help run them. This will include putting up gazebos, manning a stall, registering visitors, being involved in arts & crafts as well as helping with bouncy castles and picture hunts. If you enjoy meeting people and having a chat and some fun in the park, then this is the volunteering opportunity for you! Owing to COVID restrictions we are currently focusing on Park tidy up, cutting back of bushes and general gardening activities. We are still welcoming volunteers to come along and get involved

Everyone can feel lonely and isolated at times, especially if experiencing hardship. In response to the effects of loneliness and isolation on peoples wellbeing (physical, emotional, social and mental health), that the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated, TLC have responded to this need and further developed our befriending service to combat the loneliness and isolation felt by many in our city. Our service is provided to anyone aged 18 years and over in Aberdeen who is experiencing or at risk of loneliness or isolation. Your help as a volunteer would therefore make a real difference. Our expertly trained and compassionate volunteers not only provide a lifeline to people, in the form of friendship, but also a helping hand to reconnect to the community, bringing joy and passion back into people’s lives. If you would like to be a beacon of hope to someone in need, please do apply to join our fantastic team of volunteers. For further information please email us at volunteer@tlc.org.uk

Volunteer with Children’s Hearings Scotland (CHS) and make a difference in your community! Children’s Hearings Scotland are recruiting for volunteers in Aberdeen and across Scotland to help support Scotland’s most vulnerable infants, children and young people. We are looking for a diverse range of enthusiastic people aged 18 and over who can show empathy, compassion, trust and who have great listening skills. Children’s Panel Members are volunteers from local communities who take part in children's hearings. Their role is to listen and make legal decisions with and for infants, children and young people. They are there to ensure that the young person is at the heart of every decision made – because every decision, no matter how big or small, has an impact on the life of the child or young person in the hearing. We offer a great training and development programme and have a very supportive and experienced team who will help you along your journey in becoming a panel member. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. For more information and to apply please visit: https://chscotland.gov.uk/ / https://www.chscotland.gov.uk/volunteering-with-us/panel-members/ Local information for Aberdeen City is also available at: https://www.chscotland.gov.uk/volunteering-with-us/panel-members/aberdeen-city/ *(closing date for applications is 6th October 2022).

This opportunity is for vibrant people who enjoy all that entails working with young people of various backgrounds. The Ark is open to young people on Friday evenings from 7pm – 9.30pm. Volunteers are required to help from 6.30pm-9.30pm for set up and close down. Some of the responsibilities include, serving drinks and snacks at the bar, capturing social media images and videos, helping operate the sound booth and music. Volunteers roles are rotated throughout the night, to allow you to gain more skills and qualities. ​Why should I volunteer with the Ayr Ark? · Opportunity to gain a youth qualification. · Develop employability skills and work experience. · Training opportunities. · Meet new people. · Volunteer team building days and activities. One of our volunteers, started coming to the Ayr Ark at the age of 13 and went on to become a part of our volunteer group. Erin recently left us to start UNI but when asked ab out her experience of volunteering she said: “I’ve made friends for life here and gained skills and real life experience I never thought possible and it helped me grow as a person” – Erin Cran, Volunteer.

The mission of Citizens of Cyber is to bring together cyber-specialists and connect individuals and professional bodies, to support and assist in cyber-education and the development of safer online practices, aimed at people of all ages and knowledge levels. ​We wish to use our professional network to keep up to date with the activities of hackers and online scammers and produce resources for use by schools, groups, and individuals, whether online, offline, or through face-to-face sessions. ​We want cyber-users to know how to protect themselves and others online, whilst being confident and making the best of their online interactions, and still remain within the confines of the law while doing so. In addition, we aim to ensure that support is available for anyone affected by negative interactions online and to help anyone who finds themselves in cyber-related difficulties. Our volunteers are at the heart of what we do and it is important for us to ensure we provide the best working environment possible. Volunteers work remotely during hours they set, our team focuses on ensuring clear deliverables are identified and agreed to allow volunteers to manage their own time. Meetings with the whole team will be held regularly to make sure everyone knows each other and work together. Duties and Responsibilities would be, and are not restricted to the following: • To create and/or amend aesthetically pleasing visuals for Citizens of Cyber resources; • To align proposals from typesetting through to design, print and production, ensuring brand continuity throughout; • To prepare graphics for distributions across channels (i.e., website, social media, physical leaflets/materials). The resources might include social media visuals, brochures, banners, posters, leaflets, presentations, images rendering/editing, infographics and other visual assets; • Study design briefs and determine requirements; • Conceptualize visuals based on requirements; • Prepare rough drafts and present ideas; • Develop illustrations, logos and other designs using software or by hand; • Use the appropriate colours and layouts for each graphic; • Amend designs after feedback; • Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand; • Collaborate with the Marketing Officer, Social Media Officer, Web Master and other involved parties for the best possible outcome; and • Work closely with Marketing Officer and Social Media Officer to improve aesthetics;

To assist in the Reuse Shop, serving customers, sorting donations, pricing and displaying items for sale, helping to organise deliveries and collections.

The opportunity is for vibrant people who enjoy all that entails working with young people of various backgrounds and for those who are looking for experience within events. Volunteers will assist with the running of events and activities, helping with the set-up, social media and marketing of the events, as well as running activities all day. Volunteers should be flexible as events and activities will take place during weekends and evenings. If your interested in volunteering with us, get in touch to find out how you can get involved. Student Placements Looking to get experience in a youth work setting? We are open to working with students who require to do a work placement as part of a Youth Work related degree. We have a partnership with UWS, speak to your programme leader or get in touch with us to find out more. Why should I volunteer with the Ayr Ark? Opportunity to gain a youth qualification Develop employability skills and work experience. Training opportunities Meet new people Volunteer team building days and activities ​