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The RNLI’s Lifeboat Station in Invergordon is looking for a volunteer to lead the existing team in the role of Lifeboat Operations Manager. Established in 1974, the Invergordon Lifeboat Station operates a Shannon class all-weather lifeboat. There has been a lifeboat station in the Moray Firth area since 1878. The Lifeboat Crew are all volunteers, headed up by the Lifeboat Operations Manager and Deputy Launching Authorities and supported by a Shore Crew team. All boat and shore crew follow the RNLI’s national Competency Based Training Scheme and respond to pagers when there is a request to launch the lifeboats. The wider team includes volunteer fundraisers, shop volunteers and youth education presenters. The impact you will make This role will help us save lives at sea by carrying out the day to day management of the lifeboat station to ensure a permanent state of readiness for service. What you will be doing Authorise launch of the lifeboats Provide leadership of the operations team Ensure that all operational activities are carried out to maintain the lifeboats and all associated equipment in a constant state of readiness for launching on service What you need for this role Team player Good communicator Leadership skills Local maritime knowledge IT literate (desirable) Knowledge of the RNLI (desirable) What’s in it for you Join an inclusive and diverse organisation Have fun, meet new people and join a motivated and enthusiastic team who are making a difference Learn skills and gain experience to enhance your CV Gain the satisfaction of giving back Training to fulfil your volunteer role will be provided and reasonable out of pocket expenses reimbursed Please apply online or if you have a question please contact the RNLI’s Volunteering Team on 01202 663346 or by email on volunteering@rnli.org.uk.

The Board of Trustees’ current roles are Co-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Safeguarding Officer and others, depending on your interests and skills. Some of these are likely to be vacant from November 2022. Benefits to volunteer: The sense of playing a vital part, becoming part of something worthwhile and well-attested in its benefits to members’ wellbeing and integration in the community; building strong networks in the community - particularly among those working with vulnerable adults in the area; meeting new people committed to sharing their time and skills with one another. Time commitment is negotiable, but monthly or bi-monthly meetings are expected in early stages of training new Trustees. Hybrid meetings are now possible, with Zoom connection where necessary.

We are looking for volunteers who would like to send regular letters to a CHAS referred child or sibling. You will send a letter to a child/young person either once or twice a month (this is dependant on whether you get a reply or not) for at least a year. What activities will I be involved in? Writing letters to children Quarterly catch up sessions for letter writing volunteers You will manage or access sensitive and confidential medical and personal information regarding the children and families accessing our services What skills and abilities will I need to have? Ability to write a letter to a child or young person using appropriate and child friendly language Good written communication skills An ability to represent CHAS enthusiastically and appropriately Adhere to rules around GDPR and a strong understanding of confidentiality Shared values with the organisation: respect, care, honesty, accountability How much time should I offer? 1 hour a month What ongoing learning/support/guidance will I receive? It’s important to us that you feel happy, safe and confident in your role. As a CHAS volunteer you will be invited to complete a short core learning package that is tailored to your role. We are always developing new opportunities for volunteers to learn and offer a range of options for volunteers. What are the benefits to me? Learning new skills Getting more involved and making a real difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition. Adding to your CV Meeting new people Having fun! What are the benefits to the children and families supported by CHAS? Writing letters to siblings and children/young people who use CHAS will mean they will receive something in the post just for them. This is a great way to help spread joy. What else should I know? This role is for those aged 16+ and requires a basic disclosure certificate. We will pay your out of pocket expenses in line with the CHAS volunteer expenses policy. CHAS is committed to providing a quality volunteering experience to all volunteers free from discrimination and prejudice. This will ensure that CHAS is an equal, diverse, and inclusive organisation while improving the quality of care we provide to help us reach more families and children, and maximise a wide variety of knowledge, experience and expertise. We welcome volunteer applications from those who are refugees, asylum seekers, benefit claimants and those with a disability. We can provide more information on if you are allowed to volunteer and what adjustments we can put in place to ensure your volunteering experience is a positive one. What’s the next step? If you’re interested in the role you can apply online at https://www.chas.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer/volunteer-application-form or if you have any questions please contact the Volunteering Team at volunteering@chas.org.uk or 01577 866065.

Forfar Community Football Trust are currently on the look out for a ball attendant supervisor for Forfar Athletic home matches. Great opportunity to get involved with the trust and support your local community team by providing local kids the opportunity to be a ball attendant. Main duties for this role are: - meet and brief group - allocation of clothing/equipment - point of contact during game - coordinate half time refreshments Volunteer must be 18 and willing to complete a PVG.

The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea, but it’s not limited to launching a lifeboat or providing lifeguards to save lives. Water safety contributes to the RNLI’s vision of saving every one, by developing Water Safety and Lifesaving Plans and working with Partners to help influence improved safety, to reduce the number of preventable deaths and incidents that occur within local coastal and inland waterway environments. The Water Safety Officer is a pivotal role in that you would be involved in the design and implementation of the Water Safety and Lifesaving Plan, liaising closely with the local Lifeboat Operations Team, Area Lifesaving Manager, and the Water Safety team. A Water Safety and Lifesaving Plan is designed to identify “at risk” groups to reduce fatalities and serious incidents by working with partners to develop specifically targeted interventions. This is a great volunteer opportunity for someone who can be effective both within a team and on a stand-alone basis. If you would like to join a friendly, dedicated, motivated team and you fit the criteria above or, have some of the required skills, we would like to hear from you. The impact you will make Contribute to the RNLI’s vision of saving every one, by developing Water Safety and Lifesaving Plans to reduce the number of preventable deaths and incidents that occur within local coastal and inland waterway environment. What you will be doing Design and implement the Water Safety and Lifesaving Plan to ensure delivery of targeted interventions to specific ‘at risk’ groups Coordinate activity and interventions of the Water Safety and Lifesaving Plan Lead regular water safety meetings and be a member of and represent water safety on the Operations team at the lifeboat station Collate and report water safety activity Be involved in other activities as required What you need for this role Good knowledge/experience of coastal/inland waterway environment and local water based activity IT literate Supervisory experience Understanding of risk management Analytical skills What’s in it for you Join an inclusive and diverse organisation Have fun, meet new people and join a motivated and enthusiastic team who are making a difference Learn skills and gain experience to enhance your CV Gain the satisfaction of giving back Training to fulfil your volunteer role will be provided and reasonable out of pocket expenses reimbursed

We currently have around 40 shops/ community hubs across Scotland. Our shops and hubs help us raise funds so we can provide our services to the people who need us. Every one of our stores relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support our staff. Quite simply, we cannot provide our services or raise funds without the amazing support of our volunteers. The time, support and the work they do is vital to us and the people we help. By helping out in one of our stores, you can make a difference to people and their families in Scotland who are isolated, scared or anxious about their condition.

You’ll be part of a team that support and manages local volunteer Children’s Panel Members. You will also make sure that the views of young people are heard and acted upon within your area. You’ll be enthusiastic and committed to securing the rights of children and young people; able to lead and be part of teams; a strong communicator. You’ll also be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to and understanding of the ethos, values and principles of the children's hearings system. As an AST member, you will be appointed for an initial three year period with the possibility of extending this. Panel Practice Advisors are responsible for selecting and recommending Panel Members for appointment. They also regularly observe Panel Members within children's hearings and feedback so improvements can be made. Their goal is to support Panel Members through feedback to ensure the strongest possible decisions are being made for children and young people.

We currently have around 40 shops/ community hubs across Scotland. Our shops and hubs help us raise funds so we can provide our services to the people who need us. Every one of our stores relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support our staff. Quite simply, we cannot provide our services or raise funds without the amazing support of our volunteers. The time, support and the work they do is vital to us and the people we help. By helping out in one of our stores, you can make a difference to people and their families in Scotland who are isolated, scared or anxious about their condition.

We currently have around 40 shops/ community hubs across Scotland. Our shops and hubs help us raise funds so we can provide our services to the people who need us. Every one of our stores relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support our staff. Quite simply, we cannot provide our services or raise funds without the amazing support of our volunteers. The time, support and the work they do is vital to us and the people we help. By helping out in one of our stores, you can make a difference to people and their families in Scotland who are isolated, scared or anxious about their condition.

We currently have around 40 shops/ community hubs across Scotland. Our shops and hubs help us raise funds so we can provide our services to the people who need us. Every one of our stores relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support our staff. Quite simply, we cannot provide our services or raise funds without the amazing support of our volunteers. The time, support and the work they do is vital to us and the people we help. By helping out in one of our stores, you can make a difference to people and their families in Scotland who are isolated, scared or anxious about their condition.