ACVO News April 2023

ACVO NEWS

NEWS FROM ABERDEEN'S THIRD SECTOR

APRIL | 2023

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CONTENTS

April 2023

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ACVO Updates

4 - ACVO updates including new Financial Healthcheck service and Community Spaces directory

10 - Gathimba Edwards Foundation plan first house-building trip to Kenya since Covid-19

18 - Shelter Scotland open their brand new office in Aberdeen City

4 ACVO Updates 10 News from you and other networks 24 Volunteering The latest from Mike Melvin and Volunteer Aberdeen 30 Funding 31 Health and Social Care Updates

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A SPOTLIGHT ON INTRANS: GUEST ARTICLE BY DAVE BLACK, GENERAL MANAGER OF GREC Not on the mailing list to receive ACVO News direct to your inbox every month? Sign up here.

ACVO Opportunities Funding - 32 Volunteering - 34 Events - 38 Vacancies - 40

Scottish Charity No: SC036845

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TSI Scotland Network

Position Statement on Public & Third Sector Cuts and Volunteering (March 2023)

The TSI Scotland Network is a body of charities that support the third sector across Scotland. There are 32 TSIs – or Third Sector Interfaces in Scotland, one for each local authority area. TSIs also have a role in the local implementation of the national Volunteering Action Plan, including helping both public and third sector organisations to find the volunteers they need. The TSI Scotland Network is supported to carry out its main functions by the Third Sector Unit of Scottish Government.

We recognise that there are many pressures on public and third sector budgets at the moment, and that there may be cuts that impact on people volunteering. Where local authorities, for example, withdraw from delivering vital services, there is often the expectation that the community will step in and deliver services as volunteers.

Our Position The STUC/Volunteer Scotland Charter sets out the 10 key principles for assuring legitimacy and preventing exploitation of workers and volunteers. We recognise the principles of the Charter including, ”Volunteers should not carry out duties formerly carried out by paid workers nor should they be used to disguise the effects of non-filled vacancies or cuts in services.”

We also support the rights of local communities to respond as they see fit to cuts to local services.

Therefore, as a Network we will take the following position: We will not advertise volunteering opportunities that include any role/task previously undertaken by paid staff.

We will, however, continue to offer volunteering best practice advice and guidance, governance support and capacity building support to the Third Sector on how to sustain a service in the context of the STUC/VS charter when the alternative might be service closure. We may review any decision not to help advertise for volunteers when alternative service delivery models are established.

We will continue to challenge senior policy/decision-makers regarding such proposals specifically on the grounds of the STUC/VS charter alongside wider issues. ·We will continue to regard some roles as unsuitable for volunteering, such as those involving personal care, and will not advertise those as a matter of course.

More information ACVO is the TSI for Aberdeen - you can see an overview of what we do in the city, and find out how to keep up to date by following us on social media and subscribing to our mailing lists, at acvo.org.uk/overview.

You can find a directory of other TSIs from around Scotland at www.tsi.scot The STUC/Volunteer Scotland Charter can be accessed at www.stuc.org.uk/fair-work-organising/Union-Reps/vds-volunteer-charter

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ACVO News

April 2023

ACVO Opportunities

Community Spaces The ACVO Team know that Aberdeen has a wealth of community and third sector spaces available to hire and with our new Community Spaces directory we want to help spread the word!

Third Sector/community organisations in Aberdeen that have a space for hire are welcome to submit their details via our platform to be featured, free of charge, on the Community Spaces page on the ACVO website.

The ACVO team regularly receive enquiries about the hire of spaces in the community for meetings, events and team days so the aim of this new initiative is to provide a listing platform so others working within the sector, and the wider public, can discover the amazing facilities our sector has to offer and support organisations directly by spending their money with the hire.

Who is this platform for?

Any third sector or community organisation with a space to hire in Aberdeen City!

We also welcome the submission of spaces run by the local authority that allow for community access.

How does the process work?

You can submit details using the form on the Community Spaces platform on the ACVO Website and your space will be added free of charge to the public directory.

The platform is essentially a listings site so ACVO will not process any enquiries relating to the space – you should provide contact details/web links which people can use to get in touch directly with you to make enquiries.

What information should I provide?

All required information is listed on the Community Spaces submission form but if you have any questions about it you can get in touch via enquiries@acvo.org.uk

find out more at

acvo.org.uk/community-spaces

ACVO UPDATES

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Want support

with third sector from the ACVO team

financial processes

Our new financial healthcheck service is available

free of charge for ACVO Members to help third sector organisations in Aberdeen self assess strengths and weaknesses in their finances with constructive feedback from ACVO's finance team

Financial

Healthcheck find out more at acvo.org.uk/finance

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April 2023

ACVO UPDATES

Financial

Healthcheck find out more at acvo.org.uk/finance

As of March 2023, ACVO Members will be able to access our new Financial Healthcheck service – the latest benefit to be added to our continuously growing membership offer.

The process is designed to help organisations selfassess strengths and weaknesses with regard to their financial processes, as well as enabling our Finance experts to consider if there are elements which may benefit from additional support or attention, should you wish to receive this constructive feedback.

Our Financial Healthcheck is an online process available now at

acvo.org.uk/finance Be part of the collective voice of the third sector in Aberdeen by joining us as an ACVO Member.

Members enjoy exclusive access to services such as our Financial Healthcheck, free HR and Health & Safety support from GCVS (our partner Third Sector Interface based in Glasgow), an invitation to, and ability to vote at, our AGM as well as priority access to ACVO Events throughout the year.

Find out more at acvo.org.uk/membership

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ACVO UPDATES

Aberdeen’s Third Sector

Mental Health & Wellbeing Forum ACVO have long hosted regular and various fora to support and inform the third sector, particularly as we continue to recover and make our way through the current crises. Change continues and at such a pace, that it can be difficult to keep up. More changes are to come and things are likely to remain in flux for a while yet.

Mental health and wellbeing continues to be a very common and recurring theme. As this topic is so far reaching, multi-layered and affects so many aspects of our work, ACVO are continuing to host third sector forum meetings on the theme of Mental Health & Wellbeing.

We are inviting our third sector colleagues to our next one on Tuesday 25th April 2023 , from 10.00 am – 12.00pm. The meeting will be a hybrid one – held in person at MHA , Langstane House, 6 Dee St, Aberdeen AB11 6DR and over Teams At this session you can, amongst other things, Learn about the latest key developments at ACH&SCP ( Aberdeen City Health & Social Care Partnership) and CPA (Community Planning Aberdeen) Hear from my colleague Jane Russell, Partnership Manager about the new proposed National Care Service Meet guest speaker PC Jonathan Davies , Northeast Suicide Prevention Officer and hear about the ongoing suicide prevention work in the North East Organisational Spotlights To book your place, please use the relevant link below

Attend in person

Attend online

An agenda will be issued nearer the time. Meanwhile if you require any further information, please don’t hesitate to contact Susan Morrison tel; 07814 896676 email: susan.morrison@acvo.org.uk

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ACVO News 10 April 2023

News from you and other networks

Gathimba Edwards Foundation on their last trip to Kenya.

North East volunteers set to return to Kenya for first housebuilding trip since Covid-19 North East based charity, Gathimba Edwards Foundation, are finally able to continue its annual house building trip to Kenya to build homes for local families after a three year hiatus due to Covid-19.

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n July, the charity will lead a fortnight long trip to Karatina in Kenya supported by

volunteers from the North East of Scotland with a target of building three homes for local families. The charity has so far secured 25 volunteers and raised £12,000 but hopes to almost triple this figure

by July.

Since its launch in 2015, the foundation has organised and executed five house building trips which has involved over 250 volunteers from the North East, and beyond, and built over 50 homes for 212 local Kenyan children and their families. This year the charity has a target to raise £33,500 for three homes and half acre of land.

Volunteer Darren Cocker of Aberdeen’s Bancon Homes has been involved with every trip to date and oversees all aspects of

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the project, from initial conception through to completion. Darren said, “I am really excited to finally make the return to Kenya which was put on hold due to the pandemic. The reward I feel when I see families and children being handed the keys to the homes that we have built from scratch in a matter of days is incredible.”

Myles Edwards, the Co-Founder of the charity said, “I am absolutely thrilled that we are able to return to Kenya again this Summer. This year we are looking to partner with 12 corporate sponsors to help build three family homes in July 2023. The support we receive will transform lives immediately, providing the families with a safe place of shelter and land to farm. A three bedroom, fully furnished house can cost up to £8,500 and although we have had a fantastic level of sign-ups so far, we are still looking for more volunteers to

help raise funds for the materials and land required for the new homes.”

Watch Gillian's testimonial about her experience volunteering with the charity below.

With numerous projects across Kenya, the Gathimba Edwards Foundation aims to help disadvantaged children get a start in life, whether it be support through shelter, clothing, education or sustainable food solutions and giving them the opportunity to not only live their lives as children but also to develop as adults.

For information about the charity and opportunities to be part of the house building trip in July, visit gathimbaedwardsfoundation.org

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Local band offer free musical services for Ukraine/Turkey fundraisers

Aberdeen Blues-Rock duo, ‘The Bootleg Blues’, are offering their musical services for free to any charitable groups or organisations who are looking to fundraise towards any Ukrainian or Turkish Earthquake causes.

The duo is available either weekdays or weekends, daytime or evenings and can play for up two hours.

If at all interested, please contact Rod McDermid for further information and details. rodmcder@gmail.com 07732 319170

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Visitors to Aberdeen Science Centre encouraged to look for a different kind of STEM this spring

R

ecent weather conditions might have you questioning it, but spring is here!

The second of the new exhibits, a mesmerising slinky treadmill, can be found on the second floor of the centre in the Test It area.

Now is the time of year when gardeners look to see the fruits of their labours as new shoots start to appear in the garden – however Aberdeen Science Centre is encouraging visitors to see a different kind of STEM this spring.

Visitors to the centre will also be able to experience the OPITO Theatre of Energy, which is now open to the public throughout the day.

The centre has unveiled three new exhibits for visitors to explore.

The first is a new spaceship docking manoeuvre exhibit, which challenges both children and adults to ‘virtually park’ a spaceship in the centre’s Space zone - an experience which is truly out of this world!

A new HD screen has been installed by local company AV One Solutions to provide a closer look at life in space via the NASA website.

A truly immersive experience, it delivers three interactive experiences, each of which is based around energy.

The Story of Energy highlights the importance of having a mix of energy sources and how this is shaped by our needs.

The Energy Wall features seven core stores of energy including chemical, mechanical, thermal, electrical, magnetic, kinetic and gravitational. Visitors to the OPITO Theatre of Energy can see their body take on the properties of each store.

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Finally, the Energy Game challenges visitors to balance the energy supply to an imaginary Aberdeen City. The aim is to avoid blackouts and make sure less CO2 is released into the atmosphere.

“Spring officially sprang on March 20 and we are delighted to unveil our new exhibits,” said Bryan Snelling, chief executive of Aberdeen Science Centre.

“Moving around in zero gravity is a challenge that those operating in space have to deal with so the first of our new exhibits will challenge visitors to put their skills to the test and find out whether they can successfully manoeuvre a spaceship on to a docking station.

“A slinky toy might be best known for turning somersaults down stairs. Our second new exhibit gives visitors to the centre a chance to see kinetic energy in action as they discover how the slinky behaves on a treadmill.

“They can also play with speed of

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the treadmill and find out just how quickly the slinky can travel.”

The OPITO Theatre of Energy is the UK’s first immersive experience of its kind and the interactive sessions showcase the wide variety of exciting opportunities that STEM subjects can lead to, says Bryan.

“Just as gardeners have to nurture their bulbs and seeds in order for them to grow, the same can be said for young people and STEM. Giving young people the chance to explore the centre allows them to interact with hands on exhibits in a fun environment. This has an important role to play in unleashing their curiosity and nurturing what could be a lifelong love of science.”

The centre’s exhibits are aimed at all ages and are themed into six zones: Energy; Space; Life Sciences; Make It, Test It; and the dedicated area for the under-6s, as well as the Shell Learning Zone,

where STEM topics are brought to life.

Aberdeen Science Centre reopened to the public in November 2020 after a major project to create an aspirational science centre which reflects the STEM priorities for both industry and education.

In January 2023 it was announced that Aberdeen Science Centre was one of 13 Aberdeen projects to be awarded funding by the Just Transition Fund, distributed by ACVO. Aberdeen Science Centre was awarded £39,500; the money will help to fund an electric vehicle that will house an interactive climate change exhibit.

More information on Aberdeen Science Centre and to book your visit can be found at aberdeensciencecentre.org

The new Aberdeen City Community Empowerment Strategy being a democratic City, with

Aberdeen leading the way to actively

decision making, they will not be

empower its citizens to have influence

Strategy presents an exciting

getting it right for everyone.

over their lives and outcomes.

opportunity for Community Planning

The Aberdeen City Local Outcome

The strategy document sets out how

Aberdeen (CPA), it’s partners and all

Improvement Plan (LOIP) sets out

CPA will improve how it works

people in Aberdeen.

CPA's vision for Aberdeen City as ‘a

together with all people and

It was created by members of the

place where all people can prosper’,

communities to achieve this. To read

regardless of their background or

the full strategy, please click here.

and it provides a framework to guide

circumstances.

Further information about the

how we all work together in

We all must consider the barriers that

Community Empowerment group can

innovative ways for the benefits of

prevent people getting involved and

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our communities through

having influence and ensure that they

aberdeen.org.uk/ceg/

engagement, participation and

are addressed, particularly for those

empowerment. CPA know that until

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Founder of Aberdeen children's charity announced as Save the Children UK's 'cost of living champion'

Danielle Fletcher-Horn, founder of AberNecessities. Image: Camilla Greenwell.

To mark International Women's Day, Save the Children UK has announced Danielle Flecher-Horn, founder of AberNecessities, as one of their 'cost of living champions'

S

ave the Children UK believe that Danielle has demonstrated the transformative power of women in difficult times.

AberNecessities is a proudly female-led organisation that brings together the local community to support families facing extreme financial hardship and we are determined to succeed in our work for change - because No Child Should Go Without.

Driven by her experience as a teacher, and as a mother, Danielle founded AberNecessities, working to support low-income household with basic essentials that no child should go without.

Danielle and her team work with a vast network of professionals across the NHS, social work and education to support families with items such as nappies and formula to clothing, bedding and equipment for children up to 18

years. Since its launch in 2019, AberNecessities has supported over 10,000 children.

Save the Children UK has worked on a photo series of women across the country supporting their communities in the cost of living crisis to mark this year's International Women's Day (Wednesday 8th of March).

The national charity named Danielle as a 'cost of living

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champion', along with other women actively supporting their local communities.

Danielle says: “As the cost of living crisis digs deeper, we are seeing more families come to us for topups of nappies and formula milk and hearing about more families turning their heating and lights off to save energy.

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important, for every family, for better mental health, your journey through motherhood, they're absolutely priceless. We're gifting those moments to other families.

I am very proud to be a woman. I feel very proud to work with and for women and AberNecessities is a proudly women-led organisation which champions female

empowerment. We're strong, our bodies do amazing things. When we look at our children, we need to empower each other and make each other feel good about the fact that we've brought another life into the world.

Read Danielle's and the other 'cost of living champion's full stories here.

By providing basic essentials to a family we alleviate some financial pressure, meaning they can put the heating on for a bit longer, or can cook a warm meal. Our goal and hope is to remove barriers so that a child is able to have the best start possible; to grow, develop and thrive.

What keeps me going is the end result; a child opening a pack and that smile, that excitement, and that sense of relief a parent is getting. Moments like that are so

Danielle and her mother, Michelle (L). Image: Camilla Greenwell.

GREC celebrates International Women's Day at their weekly drop-in Language Café Grampian Regional Equality Council, GREC, put a focus on this year's International Women's Day at their weekly Language Café on Thursday 9th of March.

The Aberdeen-based charity held a themed presentation, encouraging those who do not speak English as their first language to discuss matters relating to equality, empowerment and women's rights.

The drop-in Language Café is free to attend and is open every Thursday 10am-4pm at

the Aberdeen Art's Centre café.

GREC welcome those seeking help with English language practice, information about life in Aberdeen and knowledge about dealing with any type of prejudice or discrimination.

If you are interested in attending the café, feel free to drop-in or get in touch by email at language-cafe@grec.co.uk or phone 01224 595505 for more information.

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L-R: Iona Rennie, Gillian Reid-McKee and Cllr David Cameron

Homeless charity Shelter Scotland celebrates the opening of their new office in Aberdeen City David Cameron, Lord Provost of Aberdeen and ACVO Board Member, officially opened the charity's new office on Friday 3rd March.

The base will provide brand new facilities for Shelter Scotland’s housing advisors, community organisers and volunteers who work to support individual clients and groups in Aberdeen.

At the opening event, conversations were raised amongst the attendees surrounding Scotland’s Housing Emergency, and how the charity aims to tackle homelessness in the city.

Gillian Reid-McKee, Assistant Director of Shelter Scotland, expressed that the new office will

represent the charity’s ethos of defending the right to a safe home for everyone.

The event also provided a platform for Sarah, who delivered a speech sharing her lived experience as a homeless person, and her involvement in the charity’s services.

Following the event, Iona Rennie, Community Manager of Shelter Scotland (North), said “I am really motivated and encouraged by the positive relationships held that will allow us to work together in

addressing the Housing Emergency.

It will be the collective effort in looking at early intervention and enforcing rights that will see us work towards homelessness as a last resort, less families in temporary accommodation, and more people in safe affordable accommodation.”

The new office is situated on 29 Crown Street, Aberdeen, AB11 6HA. To find out more about Shelter Scotland and their services, visit scotland.shelter.org.uk

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Kind-hearted 7- and 8-year old’s raise funds for Aberdeen Cyrenians The Aberdeen charity has praised two young people for their valiant efforts in raising awareness and money to support socially excluded people in the North-East.

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berdeen Cyrenians supports people in crisis who are affected by homelessness, poverty, abuse, addiction, mental ill-health, and complex needs.

Their services offer help and compassion to some of the most vulnerable and socially excluded people in our community.

Although the boys have never met, they have both described why they decided to donate and raise money for Aberdeen Cyrenians in strikingly similar circumstances. It was through walking in Aberdeen and seeing homeless people asking for spare money that both set out to make a change.

Cael, 8 who donated £75 and food to the charity and hand delivered the donations to Aberdeen Cyrenians Direct Access Service said: “A few years ago, I saw a homeless man on the street in Aberdeen and I went up to speak to him. His name was Dave, he was really nice and even guessed my age. I bought him food and water and gave him some money.

I wanted to help homeless people because it must be cold to not have a home and being hungry isn’t nice. And I thought well if I can give some money then that

Cael, L, and Cammy, R, raised funds for Aberdeen Cyrenians after witnessing homeless people asking for spare money on the city's streets.

would help people. I want to help people.”

Cammy, 7, who originally set himself the challenge of cycling 20 miles in Aberdeenshire, has exceeded his initial £100 target by 1150%. Cammy delivered the funds to the charity’s warehouse on Union Glen.

On why he chose to fundraise for Aberdeen Cyrenians, Cammy reflected: “I was walking down Union Street and a few times people asked us for spare change.

I kept thinking about the homeless people.

I asked my mum if we could give a homeless man some money and we decided that I should try and raise money. I like riding my bike and that’s why I chose to ride 20 miles, but I ended up doing 40!”

Jennifer McAughtrie, Head of Services, Aberdeen Cyrenians said: “We are delighted that both Cael and Cammy are involved in supporting vulnerable people in our community. To see the younger generation having such awareness and compassion and making the choice to be actively involved in creating change for socially excluded people, donating money, and setting up fundraisers is simply amazing.

We are so lucky to have young people like Cael and Cammy taking an interest in the social issues affecting our community.

Thank you so much for your support.”

To find out how you can make a difference for socially excluded people visit the Aberdeen Cyrenians website at weareac.org

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The Archie Foundation calls on football crazy children to join annual fundraiser

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ocal children’s charity

of Scotland, funding specialist roles,

cycle from his home in Kingswells to

The Archie Foundation,

financial support, equipment and

Pittodrie, stopping at RACH on the

based at Royal Aberdeen

projects. Archie also supports babies

way.

Children’s Hospital (RACH), is kicking off its search for

and families requiring neonatal

Cassie McGunnigle, Fundraising

youngsters keen to become a mascot

have lost a loved one.

at its fifth Battle of the Badges football match.

services, and bereaved children who

Manager for The Archie Foundation, said: “We are really excited to be

Last year’s mascot Aiden Taylor was

launching Battle of the Badges for its

matched with Team Fire’s Owen

fifth year. This year is our biggest

The popular fundraising event, set to

Griffiths and together raised £624 for

event yet with the addition of team

take place at Cove Rangers’ Balmoral

The Archie Foundation.

NHS and team SAS. We can’t wait, it’s

Stadium on Saturday 10 June, is doubling the number of services taking part in this year’s event to include the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) and NHS who will play against colleagues in the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Police Scotland.

The special tournament will see each football player team up with a child mascot who has a connection to Archie. In the run-up to the event, they will work together to raise funds for the charity which supports children and families across the north

Mum Jeanette Taylor said: “Working

such a feel-good event.

together with the players to raise

We are looking for children aged

money is such a great idea and Aiden

between four and 16 years old, who

is so proud of his efforts. He had the

have been supported by The Archie

most fantastic time, and we can’t

Foundation, NHS Grampian or Dr

recommend getting involved enough.”

Gray’s.

Together with Owen and the help of

Mascots will get to support their

his mum, Aiden organised a Facebook

player by walking onto the pitch with

raffle that included tickets to an

them, cheering on their players and

Aberdeen Football Club home match,

enjoying a fantastic day all to support

Ross County football home match

local sick babies, children and

tickets and a family pass for Blair

bereaved families.”

Drummond Safari Park. The now 10 year old also undertook a sponsored

Mascots can register by clicking here.

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The Wood Foundation invests in early employment pathways with Denis Law Legacy Trust

T

he Wood Foundation has committed to a three-year partnership

secure and sustainable employment

funders, charities,

pathways.

and service users. This

Mark Williams of Denis Law Legacy

approach aims to amplify the voice of their community and develop

with local children’s charity, Denis Law Legacy Trust to

Trust said “Denis Law Legacy Trust

engage its Streetsport participants in

pathways for young people across

early employment pathways.

Aberdeen. This exciting new

and sustainable pathways.”

Denis Law Legacy Trust was involved

partnership with The Wood

Denis Law Legacy Trust will engage

Foundation will see us working closer

with its Streetsport participants and

with a targeted age group to help

members of its youth form, Granite

develop their resilience and a range of

City Speaks on developing the new

crucial soft skills that will help lead

programme.

them to their own positive

Denis Law Legacy Trust delivers free

in The Wood Foundation’s NEW Fund initiative which involved health and wellbeing organisations from Aberdeen City undergo a programme of service design activity. This training

specialises in providing positive

solutions which set young people up for success for their chosen secure

was designed to develop the tools,

destinations.”

skill, and vision to better connect

The Wood Foundation has committed

to disadvantaged communities across

organisations with their communities

£120,000 over a three-year period

Aberdeen primarily through its

in order to most effectively meet their

which will contribute towards the

Streetsport programme which is ran in

needs.

salary costs for the staff member,

partnership with Robert Gordon

This pilot activity will see a dedicated

programme expenditure, and training.

University.

staff member work directly with

Ali MacLachlan, UK Director at The

To stay up to date on the latest news

young people to identify how they can

Wood Foundation, said “This is an

from Denis Law Legacy Trust and

best be supported and empowered to

investment in capacity and capability

Streetsport, follow them on social

realise their potential with a focus on

for Denis Law Legacy Trust, shifting

media or visit their website:

enabling Streetsport participants into

traditional power dynamics between

denislawlegacytrust.org

to access sport and creative activities

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A spotlight on In-Trans: a translation service from Grampian Regional Equality Council

GREC’s interpreting and translation service, In-trans, has been running for 17 years,

Words by:

Dave Black, General Manager Grampian Regional Equality Council

Find out more about In-Trans at

in-trans.co.uk

having first been established to support NHS Grampian with an increased number of patients with limited English.

Since then, In-Trans has grown to deliver thousands of interpreting and translation jobs every year, for the public, private and third sector.

In a sector that is surprisingly unregulated, we are really proud of the work that we continue to do develop a service with extremely high standards, e.g. an external oral and written assessment for community interpreters (i.e. those without a formal qualification) that we work with.

We are also very passionate about offering training and development opportunities to the interpreters that we work with (over 120 speaking 54 languages).

In the past 5 years we have had more and more feedback from interpreters about the mental health impact of the work that they are doing, including secondary trauma caused by involvement in distressing causes, e.g. involving end-of-life situations gender-based violence, complex mental health cases, and working with people who have fled torture and war-torn countries.

As a result of these discussions, and as an organisation we became more aware of trauma-informed practice, In-Trans’ Coordinator, Rosilda Panoni, started to explore these issues with two of GREC’s most experienced counsellors (Riitta Jutila and Tuck-Chee Phung). With an initial small pot of funding from NHS Grampian’s Equality and Diversity team, and later a grant from NHS Grampian’s Endowment Fund, we have been steadily developing an approach that provides more awareness and support for the interpreters that we work with.

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We initially held workshops with our counsellors, Riitta and Tuck-Chee, where we further explored these issues, and what improvements interpreters felt would be helpful. Some of these were more practical things, e.g. more information on what to expect when attending an appointment, whilst others suggesting having someone to speak to about their experiences would be very helpful. One significant barrier we faced though is the very sensitive and confidential nature of the information the interpreters are exposed to, and getting the balance between offering a space to speak, and data protection concerns, has been paramount in our thoughts as we have developed this project.

We turned to a very experienced professional, Beverley Costa, founder and director of the Pasola Project who “create project-specific responses and solutions for psychological health and social care issues across languages”. Beverley has undertaken a range of research and

projects that explore the intersection between counselling, mental health, bilingualism and interpreting. With Beverley, and our counselling team, we piloted a peer support model for interpreters. This involved a selection of our more experienced interpreters being trained as facilitators to lead peer support groups.

These group sessions gave interpreters the space to share the impact of the work that they’d been undertaking, in a way that retained confidential and appropriate boundaries, but allowed other interpreters with similar experiences, to empathise and share ideas and solutions. Group facilitators receive regular supervision from our experienced counsellors, allow them to allow develop and improve their approach.

We are extremely proud of the support model that we’ve developed with our volunteers and partners at GREC. We believe this is a unique approach to

Scotland, and that In-Trans is in many ways leading the way in an ethical approach to interpreting and translation.

The project has been covered in a range of recent publications, including The Interpreting Academy Newsletter, The Linguist (the magazine of the The Chartered Institute of Linguists) and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy’s Therapy Today journal.

We are also excited by the idea of trying out the model within other third sector settings, for example, with frontline workers experiencing secondary trauma, and are keen to here from organisations who would like to explore a partnership around this approach.

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VOLUNTEERING

Volunteering April update from ACVO's Volunteering Services Manager, Mike Melvin Find out more at volunteeraberdeen.org.uk

Mike Melvin: Being Volunteer Friendly

D

ay in day out volunteers are making a real, positive difference to

every aspect of life in Aberdeen, providing a lifeline for people and communities like never before. It is therefore vital to show our commitment and thank all volunteers for the amazing help they provide through volunteering – ensuring that they have the best experiences and that we build real excellence in volunteer involvement.

The Volunteer Friendly Award, and the wider Volunteering Quality Pipeline for Scotland (which includes the Volunteer Charter, Volunteer Friendly Award and Investing in Volunteers), is the ideal way to express our gratitude to volunteers.

The Volunteer Friendly Award is an

for Scotland and through this are

important national quality standard

contributing to creating a Scotland

developed by Volunteer Scotland and

where everyone can volunteer, more

Third Sector Interfaces across

often, and throughout their lives.

Scotland (ACVO in Aberdeen). It is

As the local third sector interface in

aimed at small to medium volunteer programmes (with a turnover of £200,000 or less), including small community and mutual aid groups.

Aberdeen, ACVO is delighted to support the Volunteer Friendly Award as the local delivery agent. Through this, I have experienced the incredible

Recognising that it is time for small

benefits that the Volunteer Friendly

groups to shine and show their

Award brings to volunteer-involving

contribution to great volunteer

organisations and volunteers.

practice, all while the Investing in

For instance, Nikki Fyfe, Volunteer

Volunteers Award meets the needs of larger organisations/volunteer programmes.

The Volunteer Friendly Award and Volunteering Quality Pipeline are also part of the Volunteering Action Plan

Officer from recent Volunteer Friendly Award achiever Denis Law Legacy Trust feeds back: ‘We are delighted that Denis Law Legacy Trust will be presented with the Volunteer Friendly Award. Our

ACVO News 27 April 2023

VOLUNTEERING

volunteers enhance everything we do

Aberdeen is home to a thriving

Quality Pipeline for Scotland is making

and we value their commitment and

voluntary sector and WeToo! should

a great difference in showing a real

dedication to helping grow the charity

be very proud to secure the Volunteer

commitment to volunteers and in

over the years. Last year we recorded

Friendly Award – keep up the good

further building the tremendous

the most ever instances and hours of

work!’

positive impact volunteering makes.

volunteering since records began so

In addition, assisting as a Quality

I encourage all organisations to

Assurance Assessor for the Award has

connect with the Volunteering Quality

given me a greater insight into the

Pipeline for Scotland and be part of

we are thrilled that the achievements of our volunteers are being recognised with this award.’

fantastic volunteering we have across

further building the outstanding

Kevin Stewart MSP further

the whole country, the magnificent

volunteering that takes place around

highlighted the importance of

volunteers who make it all happen and

the country.

volunteers and the Volunteer Friendly

be part of recognising and building

Award when presenting the Award to

this further.

Please visit: volunteerscotland.net/

the We Too! charity, stating:

Volunteers are at the heart of all that

for more information and please feel

‘I was honoured to be asked to

is good and what volunteers do is

welcome to contact me anytime at

present WeToo! with the prestigious

immense. The Volunteer Friendly

email: Mike.Melvin@acvo.org.uk to

Volunteer Friendly Award and it was a

Award as part of the Volunteering

discuss further.

volunteer-practice/quality-standards

privilege to meet with the charity, the volunteers, and the families who benefit from their essential support. I know just how important the work WeToo! do is and I‘m delighted that they’ve been recognised for this – we cannot thank the folks there enough for their efforts.

Save the Date: The Big Help Out Volunteering Fayre The fayre will take place on Monday 8th May 2023, 11am-2pm, at the Trinity Centre in Aberdeen.

As part of the coronation of King

volunteering film and join the

Foundation, CHAS-Children’s Hospices

Charles III, Monday 8th May 2023 has

tremendous volunteering we have in

Across Scotland, Denis Law Legacy

been designated as The Big Help Out

Aberdeen.

Trust, Grampian Opportunities, Guide

day, which provides a fantastic and

We are honoured that the Lord

Dogs Aberdeen Branch, Inchgarth

unique opportunity on a great, historic occasion to find out about volunteering.

We Too! charity, in partnership with ACVO and the Trinity Centre, are delighted to be hosting the Big Help Out Volunteering Fayre where you will be able to find information about the wonderful world of volunteering, the range of volunteer opportunities people can help with, get a taste of what volunteering is all about, view a

Lieutenant of the City of Aberdeen/Lord Provost David Cameron will kindly open the event.

At the event you will be able to speak to and find out more about the following great charities, voluntary and community groups: Aberdeen Foyer - Nightstop North-East Scotland, Aberlour, ACVO, Asthma and Allergy Foundation, Barnardo’s Aberdeen Young Carers’, British Heart

Community Centre, Rape Crisis Grampian, RNLI - Aberdeen Lifeboat Station, shmu, Soroptimist International of Aberdeen, STAND International, Street Soccer Scotland, Team Jak – Jaks Den Aberdeen, TLC Befriending, We Too! Come along and find out more about our vibrant volunteering sector in Aberdeen! For more information about the Big Help Out, please visit: thebighelpout.org.uk

ACVO News 30 April 2023

FUNDING

Funding Funding news and highlights from ACVO Funding Officer, Claire Shaw

Home-Start Aberdeen nets National Lottery funding

H

offering compassionate, confidential

continuation of this grant funding from

support, and helping parents to gain

The National Lottery Community Fund

the knowledge, skills and resources

reinforces Home-Start Aberdeen’s

they need to give their children the

importance as a source of support and

best possible start in life. The

allows us to keep making a positive

‘Improving Lives’ grant is expected to

impact for families who need our

“Improving Lives” grant will fund two

help 65 Aberdeen families.

help.”

staff posts, allowing them to continue

“Demand for our services increases

The National Lottery Community Fund

to provide invaluable support to

annually and we now support around

Scotland Chair, Kate Still, said: “This

some of Aberdeen’s most vulnerable

200 families in Aberdeen every year,”

project, delivered by Home-Start

young children and their families. The

said Eleanor McEwan, Chief

Aberdeen, is a great example of

Family Support Worker will work

Executive. “We currently have 63

community activity in action, showing

one-to-one with families

volunteers giving their skills, time and

just what can be achieved when people

experiencing difficulties, while the

energy to help make life better for

come together for a common cause or

Coordinator will support and

children and families, but we need

to help others. It’s all thanks to

supervise volunteers who are

more.

National Lottery players that we can

supporting families.

“On average it costs Home-Start

help give charities and community

Home-Start Aberdeen provides life-

Aberdeen £1,500 to support a family

groups throughout Scotland greater

changing support to families across

through the challenges they face until

certainty during challenging times.”

the city through its local community

they can cope again. Our volunteers

network of trained volunteers and

are there to help the whole family

experienced staff. Starting in the

and to reach children in their vital

home, the charity’s approach is as

early years to ensure they have the

individual as the people it helps,

best possible start in life. The

ome-Start Aberdeen, has received a £163,000 award from The National Lottery Community

Fund, made possible by National Lottery players. The two-year

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HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE UPDATES

Health & Social Care Updates

Clan to provide emotional and practical support to patients and visitors in Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital

C

lan Cancer Support is providing its support services at Royal Aberdeen Children’s

Hospital (RACH), enabling children

and The Archie Foundation who are

complementary therapies which align

permanently based within the

with those available on the NHS,

hospital, to identify and establish

designed to support the physical and

Clan’s complementary role as a

emotional side effects of treatment.

support for patients and visitors.

“We look forward to working with the

and families affected by cancer to

Kay Johnston, head of cancer support

staff, patients their families and visitors

access free emotional support and

services at Clan Cancer Support, said:

at the hospital to ensure we provide

NHS aligned complimentary

“Clan has built strong bonds with the

the best possible continuation of care

therapies.

staff at Royal Aberdeen Children’s

and strengthen their ability to cope

Hospital over the years and we are

with the effects of a cancer diagnosis.”

A dedicated team from the leading cancer support charity will be based within the children’s oncology ward and the day clinic, with trained therapists providing bedside

delighted to strengthen this partnership through the inhouse provision of our services to patients and their loved ones.

Clan has committed to attending the hospital every three weeks with further support available at Clan’s eleven community bases across the

treatments including reiki and

“Our skilled team caters to the needs

north-east, Moray, Orkney and

oncology massage to alleviate

of each individual, offering emotional

Shetland.

discomfort and promote wellbeing.

support to reduce anxiety and stress,

Professionally qualified practitioners from Clan’s Children and Family Services (CFS) team will also be on hand to offer therapeutic support to children and young people in the ward, providing a safe space to express and navigate any feelings about their diagnosis.

Trained volunteers will also be available to provide Clan’s renowned listening and support service to any visiting family or friends who are impacted by a cancer diagnosis and to signpost them to services available within their communities The charity has been working in partnership with RACH since 2019, alongside Young Lives vs Cancer

specialist therapeutic support to enable young people to build resilience and promote positive family communication and

For more information about Clan’s services and for details on when the charity will be attending RACH, please visit www.clancancersupport.org

ACVO OPPORTUNITIES

ACVO News 32 April 2023

Opportunities Be involved, stay informed, get funded Alliance Self Management Fund Alliance Third sector and community organisations in Scotland can apply for two grant types; a small grant of up to £15,000 for up to one year or a large grant of up to £120,000 for up to three years, to support disabled people, people living with long term conditions and unpaid carers to self manage.

This round of the fund will make £2 million available to support projects that learn from the experience of people and: Build on the resilience demonstrated by the third sector since 2020 Contribute to the recovery of health and social care services in the wake of the pandemic Create opportunities to develop responsive services for the future.

This round of the fund will prioritise Projects which: Provide support for disabled people and people living with long term conditions and unpaid carers who experience disrupted care or Address the wider determinants of health so that individuals are supported to live their lives better on their own terms, progress to employment, create and develop sustainable communities, and take a leadership role in preventing ill-health.

Find out more on ACVO Events

Disabilities Funding Available: up to £15,000 one year/ £120,000 three years Applications close: 22/05/23

Find out more at acvo.org.uk/opportunities

The William Syson Foundation Small Grants Fund The William Syson Foundation The trustees will consider applications for projects and activities that promote the advancement of the arts, heritage and culture, including (but not restricted to) promoting, developing and ensuring the practice and enjoyment of the arts, including music, the visual arts, theatre and literature” What does this mean in practice?

Arts & Culture Funding Available:

They welcome applications for activity in any art form or cross-art form including but not limited to visual arts, performing arts, poetry, literature, film-making, music, photography, and digital arts.

The next round of the Small Grant Fund is open for applications 17th April – 28th April inclusive

Up to £5000

Applications close: 28/04/23 (next round)

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ACVO OPPORTUNITIES

The Steel Charitable Trust Rolling grants programme Steel Charitable Trust Applications are taken all year for The Steel Charitable Trust’s rolling grants programme, which represents most of the Trust’s grant-giving.

The Trustees prefer applications to fall into one of the five core categories below, although applications that fall outside these will be considered in exceptional circumstances: Arts and Heritage Economic or social disadvantage Education Environment Health There are no focus areas within the categories of Arts and Heritage, Education or Environment.

Applications for the Health category, must have a focus on one of the following: programmes and activities that aim to support, maintain and improve mental health in any demographic health care for older people Applications for the Social or Economic Disadvantage category, must have a focus on one of the following: disadvantaged children housing and homeless people Fund award sizes: Minimum: £2,500 Maximum: £25,000 Find out more at acvo.org.uk/opportunities

Community Funding Available: £2,500 - £25,000 Applications close: Next round 15/04/23 (open again after this)

UK Shared Prosperity Communities and Place Fund Aberdeen City Council Aberdeen City Council has provisionally been allocated £7.1m of UK Shared Prosperity Funds (UKSPF) over the next two and half years (2022/2023, 2023/2024, 2024/2025) The Communities and Place priority has the opportunity to fund a project over more than one financial year and can be spent on capital or revenue.

Communities and Place Objectives

Community Funding Available: No upper limit

To Strengthen our social fabric and foster a sense of local pride and belonging, through investment in activities that enhance physical, cultural, and social ties and access to amenities, such as community infrastructure and local green space, and community-led projects.

To build resilient, healthy, and safe neighbourhoods, through investment in quality places that people want to live, work, play and learn in, through targeted improvements to the built and natural environment and innovative approaches to crime prevention.

Applications close: 22/05/2023 Find Findout outmore moreat onacvo.org.uk/opportunities ACVO Events

Funding discover more funding opportunities collected with Aberdeen's third sector in mind on our funding portal at

acvo.org.uk/opportunities/funding

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ACVO OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteering Get involved with your community in Aberdeen find more opportunities and submit yours at acvo.org.uk/volunteering

Volunteer Befrienders – Aberdeen Financial Resilience Project TLC Befriending Service We can all feel lonely and isolated at times and those feelings can be more intense and devastating if you are also facing financial hardship.

Aberdeen North and South Foodbanks have come together, with funding from the Trussell Trust, to provide a financial resilience service where individuals who require a food parcel can receive money, debt, and energy advice. Aberdeen Citizen Advice Bureau will provide this advice.

This service which will support those struggling with financial hardship will be supported by our Befriending Project. Volunteer befrienders will encourage those referred, to engage with the wider project.

Our aim is to ensure that our trained and compassionate volunteers provide a lifeline to people, in the form of friendship and offer a helping hand to enable them to engage with the financial support on offer.

If you would like to be a part of this holistic service, please apply to become a Volunteer Befriender.

Excellent support and relevant training is provided to all volunteers. Includes two core training nights which gives befrienders the knowledge and skills required before starting, as well as continuous training every few months to build on befriender knowledge and skills. Our Befriending Coordinator will also walk beside you every step of the way and will offer step-by-step support, as well as formal supervision every three months.

Find out more Jonny Astill volunteer@tlc.org.uk View further details online

Community Connecting Service Age Scotland Our statistics have revealed that 218,000 over 50s in Scotland say they feel lonely all or most of the time. As people get older, it can be harder to maintain social connections. Retirement, bereavement or moving somewhere new can leave people feeling lonely and isolated.

That’s where you come in!

Find out more Ashley Marr ashley.marr@agescotland.org.uk 03333 232400 View further details

The Age Scotland Community Connecting Service aims to connect older people across Scotland to social groups and clubs in their local community. To assist in this we have great opportunities to help in the following ways: Community Connectors Community Researchers Excellent support and relevant training is provided to all volunteers. Includes full training and ongoing support for the duration of your volunteering with Age Scotland. Volunteer’s can also access other Age Scotland workshops free of charge- including Dementia Awareness (CPD accredited) and Older Veterans’ Awareness sessions.

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ACVO OPPORTUNITIES

Community Garden Volunteers Springhill Community Garden Springhill Community Garden seeks to provide a space which includes growing opportunities for food and beauty, as well as supporting wildlife.

Raised beds are available for individuals to grow food for themselves, as well as communal beds for growing larger crops such as potatoes and beans.

Through community links with local schools, youth groups and businesses, the garden seeks to promote a sense of community working together to build something for others.

We are looking to create a community of gardeners – no experience necessary. As well as growing your own food, the garden presents an opportunity to develop educational workshops and social events, cultivate wildlife, and engage with other community groups in the area.

A fantastic opportunity to help in a wonderful Community Garden. For more information please contact Pamela McEwan, Committee Member at email: springhillcommunity@gardener.com or telephone: 07842 261037.

Find out more Pamela McEwan springhillcommunity@gardener.com 07842 261037 View further details online

Volunteers for ‘Focus on Fibre’ Nutrition Study The Rowett Institute

Find out more Claire Fyfe, Research Technician c.fyfe@abdn.ac.uk 01224 438752 View further details online

Interested in nutrition, gut bacteria, and health? Help us understand if fibre plays a role!

The Rowett Institute are looking to recruit participants with low habitual fibre intake to assess impact of diet change on appetite response and gut health.

In this study, we will ask you to follow a set diet (we will provide all the food) for six weeks, the diet will vary in fibre content and type.

We will ask you to come to the Rowett Institute for a screening session to check that you are eligible, and four times for a test session where will take blood samples and other measures. Each test session will last approximately 9hrs. We will also provide feedback on health markers (like cholesterol). *Eligibility: -Overweight adults (BMI 28-40kg/m²) who eat less than 18g of fibre per day. You will not be able to participate if you have a food allergy or are vegetarian.

-healthy males; or healthy females (on oral contraceptive pill, other hormonal contraceptives, or postmenopausal)

Street Friends Outreach Volunteers Aberdeen Street Friends Street Friends operate between 10am to 2pm distributing food and hot drinks to anyone in need in the centre of Aberdeen. We are a friendly team who are looking for volunteers to help on the streets. Volunteers must be fairly fit as the role entails walking whilst pulling a trolley, making hot drinks and, this is probably the most important quality for working at street friends, being non judgemental.

We help anyone, if you are kind and believe in helping others, we would like to talk to you, we are on the go 6 days a week, Monday to Saturday, you can volunteer as much or as little as you can, it’s totally up to you, give us a shout and let the adventures begin.

Colin Robertson darkhorse74@btinternet.com

View further details online

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ACVO OPPORTUNITIES

Aberdeen Young Carers – Group Helpers (School Holidays 2023) Barnardo’s Aberdeen A group volunteer with Aberdeen Young Carers will assist staff members in delivering any planned activities e.g. arts and crafts, baking etc. They will actively participate with the activity, encourage young people to join in and have fun and build up positive relationships with the children and young people by being friendly and non-judgemental. They will also have the opportunity to lead groups if they wish to.

At this time we are predominantly looking for volunteers to help at our School Holiday groups in the Summer Holidays in 2023. We are working on a schedule of groups which we would need volunteers for but these groups will have a range of activities!

There will also be the opportunity for volunteers to help with our monthly groups, on an ad-hoc basis or at events. Events typically include summer outings, Christmas parties and Young Carers’ festivals. Further opportunities are available to assist in promoting our events e.g. putting up posters and spreading the word, in helping us at groups.

Find out more Jacqui Hall, Volunteer Coordinator jacqui.hall@barnardos.org.uk 07783 848410 View further details online

Volunteer Mentors: Positive Changes (Scotland) CIC Grace Chocolates RISE Mentoring Programme

Find out more Elizabeth McGowan elizabeth@gracechocolates.co.uk 07309719209 View further details online

Positive Changes (Scotland) CIC-Community Interest Company / Grace Chocolates is a social enterprise supporting women with convictions as they journey towards new beginnings.

Our RISE Mentoring Programme inspires, supports and empowers women through a meaningful mentoring relationship whilst working towards their goals and actions set at the beginning of the programme. Mentors receive CPD accredited training, which means that while you are making a meaningful difference to a woman’s life, you will also be furthering your own skills that can be used across different aspects of your life and job. There are also preparation sessions for mentees to ensure that they get the most out of the experience from the outset.

Regular support meetings with the mentor coordinator will ensure that everyone is getting the most out of the programme.

We are sure that there are amazing potential mentors in our communities across Scotland, and We particularly welcome women with lived experience of the criminal justice system who have made positive changes in their lives and are keen to share the benefits of their experience with others. People living with addictions are welcome to apply but we ask that you have not used for a minimum of 2 years and actively managing any addictions.

Social Media Lead Volunteers Aberdeen Climate Action Aberdeen Climate Action (ACA) is seeking Social Media Lead volunteers to help with the crucial work in our social media team. Our website and social media provide information on climate change, sustainable living, and relevant events. The purpose of the social media team is to guide the creation of new posts and to unify the organisation’s social media presence.

ACA is a volunteer-led organisation, which focuses on educating and prompting action on climate change in the North East of Scotland.

As a Social Media Lead Volunteer, you’ll find yourself helping with: Primarily promoting the climate café each month Managing the messages to social media accounts Promoting events Creating graphics Making relevant content Creating Facebook events for the café Promoting sustainability articles/ideas via our social media platforms while liaising with other groups such as XR and Friends Of the Earth You’ll be working alongside a diverse collection of individuals; from students to retirees; lawyers to oil and gas professionals; local Aberdonians to peoples from across the globe.

Find out more recruit@aberdeenclimateaction.org View further details online

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ACVO OPPORTUNITIES

Community Clean-up Volunteers Clean Up Aberdeen Clean Up Aberdeen is part of Keep Scotland Beautiful’s national massengagement campaign Clean Up Scotland which aims to involve one million people in action against litter and mess.

It is a national coalition of organisations and people from all places and back grounds who want Scotland to shine. The campaign is working to change long term behaviour by making dropping litter as socially unacceptable as drink driving is today.

Find out more cleanaberdeen@aberdeencity.gov.uk

03000 200 292 View further details online

Litter picking clean ups are a great way of bringing people together. Young and old alike can roll up their sleeves together to show that they care about their neighbourhood. Everyone can take part from individuals to schools, community groups and businesses. Clean Ups are great fun and make a noticeable difference to areas.

Environmental Services can lend you litter picking tongs, high viz vests, gloves and black bags and will uplift the collected rubbish. All you have to do is pick and bag the litter.

Treasurer, Vice Chair and Welfare Officer Opportunities Club Sport Aberdeen SCIO ClubSport Aberdeen is a vibrant body directed by the clubs, for the clubs. As an independent charity, we provide a unified voice for sport clubs in Aberdeen at the top level across the city through our relationship with the Active Aberdeen Partnership.

Our purpose is not only to provide the AAP with club input and a club perspective on arising matters, but also to ensure that Aberdeen has safe, sustainable and supported clubs.

The board currently have vacancies for Vice Chair, Treasurer and Welfare Officer positions to support the work of the board and various projects, with the Vice Chair and Treasurer positions also being charity trustee positions.

TREASURER – Oversee all financial aspects of ClubSport Aberdeen and be responsible for regular reporting to the ClubSport Board and help submit annual reporting to OSCR. VICE CHAIR – support and deputise for the Chairperson in leading ClubSport Aberdeen in developing and delivering its objectives.

WELFARE OFFICER – responsible for promoting safeguarding throughout ClubSport Aberdeen and working with others to ensure a safe and inclusive environment is achieved.

Find out more Mark Pain, Support to the Board of Trustees mapain@sportaberdeen.co.uk 07721 727797 View further details online

Connections For Life Volunteers Royal Air Forces Association (Aberdeen) The RAF Association is a member-led, welfare charity that exists to ensure that all members of the RAF community are supported, when they require it.

Our Connections for Life service entails friendship telephone calls from volunteers to beneficiaries within the RAF community who may be experiencing loneliness, adapting to life after service or just looking for a general chat.

We will provide you with all the necessary training so you can rest assured that you will have all the skills you need. As a Connections Volunteer, you will have the support of a dedicated coordinator as your point of contact.

A RAF or forces background is not essential, and we welcome applications from all areas of the community.

Craig Anderson, RAF Association Connections Administrator 0800 018 2361

View further details online

volunteers@rafa.org.uk

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ACVO OPPORTUNITIES

Events Events in April 4th

19th

20th

Climate Cafe: Climate Concern and Activism in Young People

Sensory Awareness Training on Microsoft Teams

Mental Health Learning Disability Public Empowerment Group

Aberdeen Climate Action runs a monthly Climate Café on the first Tuesday of every month, the event concentrates on a different topic each month and is a fun and informal way to gain more knowledge and understanding and learn about projects, going on in the North East, which empower and encourage sustainability and help combat climate change.

This Climate Cafe will have three speakers doing 15 minute talks:

NESS ‘s Sensory Awareness Training provides a comprehensive overview of the practical and emotional impact of sight and/or hearing loss, including Deafness.

By the end of the training, participants will also be much more aware of the many ways that someone with a sensory impairment might maintain their independence and will start to consider issues relating to making services more accessible.

The Mental Health Learning Disability Public Empowerment Group is full of enthusiastic people from a range of backgrounds and sectors across Grampian who are supportive of each other and promote a culture of equality and inclusion.

We aim to work in a co-productive way and place lived experience at the heart of what we do. The group exists to influence changes within Mental Health and Learning Disability Services. Meetings are a great way to be a part of change, learn more about what’s happening Grampianwide, and network. Each meeting has a focus and is a great opportunity to learn and contribute. People with lived experience, carers, NHS, third sector, councils, community organisations and more are represented at the PEG. To come along to our meetings please contact Cate Garrow at gram.mhldpeg@nhs.scot We meet online on the third Thursday of every month from 10am – 11.30am.

Ainhoa Burgos of Fridays for the Future Lee Matthews, form Just Stop Oil and XR Ellen Minshull, from University of Aberdeen Careers Service After the talks, there will be about 40 minutes of Q&A taking questions from the live and online audience. This hybrid event will be live at Aberdeen Art Centre and on Zoom. Live attendees will be invited to visiting a local pub afterwards.

This training is suitable to anyone working in health and social care, anyone working in a public facing environment and anyone who is exploring how to make their services more accessible to someone with sight loss, hearing loss, someone who is Deaf or deafblind.

The training is free to anyone working in the public or third sector (including care homes) and costs £40 for anyone working in the private sector.

Date

April 4th 2023

Date

April 19th 2023

Date

April 20th 2023

Time

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Time

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Time

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Cost

Free

Cost

Free for third sector/ £40 for private

Cost

Free

Organiser

Aberdeen Climate Action

Organiser

North East Sensory Services (NESS)

Organiser

Mental Health Learning Disability Public Empowerment Group

Venue

Aberdeen Arts Centre, 33 King Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5AA

Venue

Online

Venue

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Online/ in-person at the Fly Cup, Unit 2 Burghmuir Circle, Inverurie AB51 4FS.

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ACVO OPPORTUNITIES

Spring Fayre

Danestone Congregational Church Spring Fayre

Supporting Information for Disability Benefits

Join Danestone Congregational Church for their Spring Fayre on April 22nd 2023 entry by donation and all welcome!

The day will feature...

This free online information event is for Third Sector organisations and colleagues throughout Scotland, who may be asked

by Social Security Scotland on behalf of a client to provide supporting information when the client is applying for a disability benefit such as Child Disability Payment or Adult Disability Payment.

Raffle Body Shop Quiz Sheets Candle Garden Silver Jewellery Glowing Aromas Scrabble and Button Crafts Honey - (homemade fudge / tablet) Bailey’s treats (natural dog treats) Teighan’s Toys (children’s / fidget toys) Just a Wee Gift -(Handmade hampers, personalised gifts) Gemma’s Cake Design (celebration cakes / cupcakes / tray bakes) Magic Glass by Magdalena (handmade stained glass) Teas with home bakes Sponsored by Berriedale Funeral Home

Background Information: Collecting supporting information on behalf of clients is a key difference in how Social Security Scotland support clients applying for our disability benefits. It is particularly important for those clients who would be unable to gather this information on their own or may find doing so is a barrier to applying for a disability benefit.

Providing the right level of supporting information, through the appropriate channels enables Social Security Scotland to process applications more quickly and accurately, leading to a better client experience.

ACVO Member Session – Information Session on GCVS People and Safety Services Please note – this event is for ACVO Members only. More information about becoming an ACVO Member is available at acvo.org.uk/membership Join GCVS for this informal lunchtime meeting to hear about the range of HR, Health & Safety and Wellbeing information, advice, training and support which your organisation is entitled to, free of charge, from GCVS People & Safety as part of your ACVO Membership As a member of ACVO, your organisation now benefits from free HR and Health & Safety support from GCVS (Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector), our partner Third Sector Interface based in Glasgow.

Also, as an ACVO member as well as the free support available, you also benefit from 25% off consultancy, recruitment and subscription.

Date

April 22nd 2023

Date

April 25th 2023

Date

April 26th 2023

Time

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Time

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Time

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Cost

Donation at door

Cost

Free

Cost

Free

Organiser

Danestone Congregational Church

Organiser

Social Security Scotland

Organiser

GCVS/ACVO TSI

Venue

Online

Venue

Online

Venue

Community Area, Fairview Street, Danestone (opposite Danestone Medical Practice)

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26th

Discover more events from and for Aberdeen's third sector and add yours free of charge to our public calendar at

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ACVO OPPORTUNITIES

Find a rewarding career within Aberdeen's third sector- keep up to date with recent vacancies at

Vacancies

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Administrative Officer Aberdeen Citizens Advice Bureau £19,389 to £21,794

Part Time

Closing date: 18/04/2023

28 hours per week

Aberdeen

Fixed Term

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We have an exciting new opportunity for a successful candidate to provide a comprehensive, efficient and effective administrative service to the bureau, including financial systems. Your role will include the supervision of Administrative Assistants & Administrative Volunteers. It also includes ensuring adequate reception and telephone cover is in place for the Bureau including creating of rotas, prioritising workloads and delegating tasks as required. This role also includes financial oversight of the bureau accounts, managing petty cash and ensuring everything is accurately recorded.

Aberdeen Citizens Advice Bureau has been providing advice and information to the people of Aberdeen for over 80 years andgives all clients free, confidential, impartial and independent advice on a wide range of subjects, including: Benefits: questions about entitlements, support with applications and appeals against unfair decisions Debt advice: how to manage your debts, improve your financial situation and maximize your income (the debt service is funded for people living in Aberdeen City only) Employment: questions about terms and conditions, dismissal, redundancy, intimidation and unfair dismissal Immigration: from EU workers to asylum seekers Consumer Issues: everything from broken kettles to difficulties with gas and electricity suppliers Relationships: issues relating to splitting up, children, and bereavement Housing: your rights

Generalist Adviser (Outreach) Aberdeen Citizens Advice Bureau £17,457.44 - £19,583.20 Aberdeen

Part Time

Closing date: 24/04/2023

28 hrs p/w

Fixed Term

Find out more and apply at acvo.org.uk/vacancies

This post is partially funded by The British Gas Energy Trust We have an exciting new opportunity for a successful candidate to provide generalist advice and support to our clients out in the community. While the successful candidate will be able to provide advice and support on the full range of matters it is anticipated that many enquiries will be around the Cost-of-Living crisis and rising energy costs.

The role will involve assessing the client’s situation, dealing promptly with any emergencies, and liaising with other bureau staff and external organisations to support the client as much as possible. The role also involves ensuring that the client’s details are fully captured on our online recording system and that all statistical data is captured for funding purposes. The successful candidate will work very closely with the local Trussell Trust foodbank providers who will provide a befriending service.

As this will be based out in the community the ability to travel around Aberdeen between locations is essential.

Temporary until 31st March 2024 - Subject to continue funding thereafter

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Lead Practitioner Aberlour £29,366 per annum Aberdeen

37.5 per week

Full Time

Closing date: 11/04/2023

Permanent

Find out more and apply at acvo.org.uk/vacancies

Are you committed to delivering best practice to support children and young people with complex needs?

Are you ready to use your experience and skill to shape practice in delivering quality services to children and young people?

Do you feel excited about the opportunity to take your first step towards a management position?

If so, this is a great opportunity for you.

We are looking to recruit a Lead Practitioner working a range of shifts including evenings, weekends and sleepovers in a residential child care setting. You will have the confidence to guide and direct the provision of care to the children and young people in the service. You will play a pivotal role, working in partnership with parents and families to meet the emotional and physical needs of children and young people with complex disabilities.

When on shift, you will play a lead role, mentoring and supporting staff and being a role model, delivering excellence in the services we provide. You will assist in assessing, planning and delivering services, taking responsibility for ensuring that assessment and interventions are prepared, monitored and evaluated in line with the children’s and young people’s goals.

Engaging positively with children, young people and families you will plan and implement appropriate support for the children and young people. Sensitive and accurate reporting is a key responsibility and so you will have good written communication skills and the ability to learn how to use effectively, Aberlour’s recording system: Dynamics.

Our service has been developed in partnership with Aberdeen City Council and Grampian Autistic Society and provides a mix of care at home, community and residential short breaks. Our exciting programme enables children with complex disabilities to have new experiences and make new friends. At the same time, their families are enabled to have a crucial break to recharge and refresh their batteries enabling them to maintain the high level of support their children need when they return home from their short break. The Hub also provides holistic family support through a menu of services that support and complement direct support offered to children and young people. Working with the children is not a ‘quick fix’ but a long-term endeavour supporting them to make small incremental change that over time becomes significant. The role is challenging but also immensely rewarding.

Young People’s Worker x 2 Aberlour £25,164 - £28,365 per annum Aberdeen

Full Time

Closing date: 11/04/2023

37.5 hours per week

Permanent

Find out more and apply at acvo.org.uk/vacancies

We are looking for two Full Time Young People’s Workers who, ideally, can bring their own experience and skills to complement those of our team. Working 5 days out of 7, shifts over a 24 hour period 7 days per week, including sleepovers, evenings and alternate weekends. You will be enthusiastic, motivated and a caring individual who will contribute to the development of care and support plans, working in a child centred outcomes focused manner to ensure that children, young people and their families get the most out of their service. You will work closely with internal and external colleagues in a multi-agency approach to ensure that the holistic needs of children, young people and families are central to service provision. We are particularly looking for workers who have health care experience, knowledge and skills to support children and young people with complex health needs within their own homes.

We are looking for candidates who are passionate about supporting young people, families and communities, who are flexible and share our vision that collaborative working and relationship based early intervention is the best option for young people and families who are feeling overwhelmed or excluded.

At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team. At Aberlour we have strong values – Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Challenging – which influence our everyday work. If you choose to apply for this role please tell us about your values in your supporting statement.

Applicants with a drivers licence would be particularly welcome.

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Senior Mentoring Coordinator Befriend a Child £24,000 - £28,000 DOE Aberdeen

Full Time

Closing date: 10/04/2023

37.5 per week

Permanent

Find out more and apply at acvo.org.uk/vacancies

The Senior Mentoring Coordinator will be responsible for the delivery of our intandem mentoring project, making a positive difference to care-experienced children and young people, who are looked after by the local authority or in kinship care. The role will line manage a part-time intandem Mentoring Coordinator and will be supported by the Head of Operations.

The post holder will recruit, train, and support a team of volunteers to mentor children and young people living at home under the care of the local authority and in Kinship Care. Providing mentors will give this vulnerable group of children and young people the best start in life.

As well as managing volunteers, the role involves engaging with young people and their parents/carers to build relationships and likewise engage with other professionals for joint agency referrals, support, and evaluation. The post holder will contribute to the national intandem programme to record and monitor outcomes and to deliver best practice, as well as work towards developing the evidence base for mentoring young people in Scotland.

Click the following link for more details and an application pack – https://bit.ly/senior-mentoring-coordinator For any informal enquiries, email jean@befriendachild.org.uk

Under Twelves Development Worker Fersands and Fountain SCIO £13.18 - £18.79 per hour Permanent

Part Time

Closing date: 11/04/2023

25 hours per week

Aberdeen

Find out more and apply at acvo.org.uk/vacancies

This post is for a qualified Community and Development Worker ( CLD, Social Work or Teaching Degree) or unqualified with experience in working with children and managing staff.

Main tasks of this role include To manage a team of Volunteers and part time Junior Youth Workers in providing a wide range of services and activities for 5-12 year olds at the Fersands and Fountain SCIO based in a regeneration area of Woodside.

To be involved in the recruitment, support, supervision and training of workers and volunteers.

To apply for funding, report and submit work plans.

To work with other professional agencies and partnerships to enhance service and support.

To organise term time after school activities along with holiday programs and residentials.

To have a direct hands on approach in leading and supporting in all areas of work.

Fersands and Fountain Community Project (FFCP) is a voluntary organisation and charity based in the Woodside area of Aberdeen.

They aim to make contact with, and to provide advice, education and support to the most vulnerable and hard to reach families in the area. By involving local residents in creating, managing and delivering services they work to increase opportunity, improve living standards and lessen the effects of poverty.

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FareShare Supervisor Community Food Initiatives North East (CFINE) £22,507 per annum Aberdeen

Full Time

36.25 per week

Closing date: 07/04/2023

Fixed Term

Find out more and apply at acvo.org.uk/vacancies

FareShare is the UK’s largest charity fighting hunger and tackling food waste. CFINE operates FareShare across the North of Scotland in 7 local: Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, Moray, Highlands, Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland.

Role Purpose: Responsible for supervising CFINE’s FareShare operation Deputising in the absence of the FareShare Manager Role Specification: Supporting the coordination of all aspects of the FareShare operation Coordination of the operation in the absence of the FareShare Manager Support and supervision of CFINE’s employability and training programmes Supporting volunteers Accurate recording and monitoring of stock via digital systems Loading and unloading vans Assisting drivers in deliveries Picking and organising food allocations Recording paperwork ensuring accuracy Sorting and categorising stock Accurate recording and monitoring of stock via digital systems Operating CFINE’s forklift trucks safely Ensure premises are kept clean and safe Main responsibilities: To contribute to the operation of CFINE and work as part of the team Liaise with CFINE colleagues and partners to seek the best outcomes possible for our beneficiaries and services To apply, please request an application form for this post by emailing mlamont@cfine.org.

Complete and return your application accompanied by a letter stating why you are suitable for this post, to Margaret Lamont, Admin Coordinator, 2-4 Poynernook Road, Aberdeen, AB11 5RW or by email to mlamont@cfine.org –

Driver/Storeperson Community Food Initiatives North East (CFINE) £10.90 per hour Aberdeen

Full Time

36.25 hours per week

Closing date: 07/04/2023

Fixed Term

Find out more and apply at acvo.org.uk/vacancies

Role Purpose: Responsible for supporting the driving and warehouse operations.

Role Specifications: Loading and unloading vans Driving the van and making deliveries (including long-distance) Picking and organising food allocations Recording paperwork ensuring accuracy Engaging with charities and community organisations Picking and making up orders Adhering to food safety standards Waste management Sorting and categorising products and stock control Ensure vehicles and premises are kept clean, tidy and safe.

Main responsibilities: To contribute to the operation of CFINE and work as part of the team Liaise with CFINE colleagues and partners to seek the best outcomes possible for our beneficiaries and services Full job description available on request. To apply, please request an application form for this post by emailing mlamont@cfine.org.

Complete and return your application accompanied by a letter stating why you are suitable for this post, to Margaret Lamont, Admin Coordinator, 2-4 Poynernook Road, Aberdeen, AB11 5RW or by email to mlamont@cfine.org–

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Area Administrator Penumbra £20,608 - £22,426

Full Time

Closing date: 16/04/2023

37.5 hours per week

Aberdeen

Fixed Term

Find out more and apply at acvo.org.uk/vacancies

If you’re looking for a rewarding career and to work within a busy team that really does make a difference, this is your opportunity to join our North team as an Area Administrator.

As an Area Administrator, you will be integral to the smooth running of the North Area Office and deliver comprehensive support for our services across the North of Scotland. With strong administrative and communication skills, you will provide an efficient response to internal and external colleagues and the people we support.

We want you to grow and thrive! We will support you on your own career path; developing new skills, accessing formal and informal learning experiences and providing opportunities to put your continual progress into practice.

If you’d like an informal chat about this role and working for Penumbra Mental Health, please contact: Mel Green, Business Support Assistant (North) on 07768 745901 or mel.green@penumbra.org.uk For more on our who we are visit: penumbra.org.uk For more opportunities across our teams visit: penumbra.org.uk/careers For interview top tips visit: penumbra.org.uk/preparingforinterview

Volunteer Coordinator (South & Central) Penumbra £22,426 - £23,635 pro rata South & Central Aberdeenshire

Part Time

22.5 hours p/w

Closing date: 01/05/2023

Permanent Find out more and apply at acvo.org.uk/vacancies

If you’re looking for a rewarding career and to work within an inspirational team that really does make a difference, this is your opportunity to join our WELL Aberdeenshire service.

WELL Aberdeenshire provides direct access to a community-based team of Practitioners and Volunteers. The team delivers short-term support to help people feel well, empowered and linked locally. Your role will be to develop and grow a team of Peer Volunteers who can enhance the positive impact of the support we provide.

We value the importance of lived, and living, experience within our teams as a powerful aid to overcoming barriers to mental wellbeing. Drawing on your own personal experience of recovery from mental health challenges, you will promote self-management strategies and inspire hope in achieving personal goals.

As a Volunteer Coordinator you will take the lead in bringing our vision for embracing volunteering to reality. From promoting volunteering opportunities through to managing a pool of Volunteers, you will develop and coordinate activities which encourage participation and engagement. You will also draw on your local knowledge of resources within South & Central Aberdeenshire.

Driving license and access to a car are essential for this role.

We want you to grow and thrive! We will support you on your own career path; developing new skills, accessing formal and informal learning experiences and providing opportunities to put your continual progress into practice.

Please see our Recruitment Pack for full job description and person specification.

Benefits Flexible working Cycle to work scheme Confidential Employee Assistance Programme Employee Discount Scheme with Vivup Death in Service benefits Full training and professional development And so much more!

Get in touch If you’d like an informal chat about this role and working for Penumbra Mental Health, please contact: Nadine Weiland at Nadine.weiland@penumbra.org.uk For more on our who we are visit: penumbra.org.uk For more opportunities across our teams visit: penumbra.org.uk/careers

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Volunteer Coordinator (North) Penumbra £22,426 - £23,635 pro rata North Aberdeenshire

Part Time

22.5 hours p/w

Closing date: 01/05/2023

Permanent

Find out more and apply at acvo.org.uk/vacancies

If you’re looking for a rewarding career and to work within an inspirational team that really does make a difference, this is your opportunity to join our WELL Aberdeenshire service.

WELL Aberdeenshire provides direct access to a community-based team of Practitioners and Volunteers. The team delivers short-term support to help people feel well, empowered and linked locally. Your role will be to develop and grow a team of Peer Volunteers who can enhance the positive impact of the support we provide.

We value the importance of lived, and living, experience within our teams as a powerful aid to overcoming barriers to mental wellbeing. Drawing on your own personal experience of recovery from mental health challenges, you will promote self-management strategies and inspire hope in achieving personal goals.

As a Volunteer Coordinator you will take the lead in bringing our vision for embracing volunteering to reality. From promoting volunteering opportunities through to managing a pool of Volunteers, you will develop and coordinate activities which encourage participation and engagement. You will also draw on your local knowledge of resources within North Aberdeenshire.

Driving license and access to a car are essential for this role.

We want you to grow and thrive! We will support you on your own career path; developing new skills, accessing formal and informal learning experiences and providing opportunities to put your continual progress into practice.

Please see our Recruitment Pack for full job description and person specification.

Benefits Flexible working Cycle to work scheme Confidential Employee Assistance Programme Employee Discount Scheme with Vivup Death in Service benefits Full training and professional development And so much more!

Get in touch If you’d like an informal chat about this role and working for Penumbra Mental Health, please contact: Nadine Weiland at Nadine.weiland@penumbra.org.uk For more on our who we are visit: penumbra.org.uk For more opportunities across our teams visit: penumbra.org.uk/careers

Care Home Manager Seabank House £29,660 - £30,616

Full Time

Closing date: 28/04/2023

37.5 per week

Permanent

Aberdeen

Find out more and apply at acvo.org.uk/vacancies

Care Home Manager (Mental Health) Aberlea House are looking for an experienced home manager to lead our small team, creating an environment that promotes dignity and independence, striving for excellence through the highest standards of care. At Aberlea House we support up to 5 adults who have Mental Health needs, helping to improve their independence within a supported environment and changing their world for the better.

Requirements Good understanding of mental health legislation and quality standards within the environment.

Confidence in the management of staff and the conflicts they can present with.

Manage the home through procedures, policies and ensure a high quality of care is been delivered to the residents.

Support the existing staff team to ensure positive outcomes for the adults they support.

Continuously develop the home to achieve and maintain high quality standards.

Develop and maintain professional relationships with social workers and other professionals from associated agencies engaged in adult social care.

Expertise in supporting people with mental health issues within a residential and supported living environment.

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Marketing Executive Citymoves Dance Agency £24,000 FTE (pro-rata - £12,800) Aberdeen

Part Time

Closing date: 24/04/2023

20 per week

Permanent

Find out more and apply at acvo.org.uk/vacancies

Citymoves is the regional dance agency for north east Scotland, and aims to make a difference through dance.

Citymoves offers a variety of classes in their studio and in venues across Aberdeen, and work in partnership with schools, care homes and community groups to deliver a range of projects and activities. Citymoves runs professional classes, residencies and workshops and is committed to creating performance opportunities, producing and promoting new dance work, including the annual DanceLive Festival of contemporary dance.

Specific focus for the role: Contribute to and implement the organisations marketing and digital strategy in line with Citymoves business plan and aims Contribute to the organisation’s strategic direction and business growth, primarily through audience engagement and partnership development Deliver compelling marketing campaigns to grow and develop audiences and cultivate long lasting partner relationships Support evaluation, monitoring and data management to strengthen the organisation’s business and artistic development For a full role profile please contact Hayley Durward, Chief Executive, hayley.durward@citymoves.org.uk 01224 984159 This role is one of the core organisations staff, includes pension and health package.

Those interested in applying should send a full CV and covering letter explaining what has interested them in the position, and why they believe they would be the best candidate to appoint.

Closing date for applications will be 5pm on Monday 24th April 2023 Interviews are planned for Tuesday 2nd May 2023

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