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VOLUNTEERING
If you are interested in volunteering or want to find out more about involving volunteers in your organisation please
contact the volunteer’s centre on 01224 686076/77 or email volunteer@acvo.org.uk. A full range of opportunities
are also available on the website www.volunteeraberdeen.org.uk
LATEST VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN
ABERDEEN INCLUDE:
Bookbug Week Volunteers:
Bookbug is the Scottish Government funded programme to support literacy which gifts a pack of free books to all children at key points
in their life between birth and 5. There are also free story song and rhyme sessions to encourage parents and carers to share stories
with their child.
Bookbug Week 2016 will have an international theme to celebrate Bookbug around the World. We are organising exciting Bookbug Week
events in:
-Kaimhill Library, Thursday 19th May 2016 between 1.30pm – 3.30pm.
-the Bon Accord Centre on Friday 20th May 2016 between 9.30am – 12 noon
There are great opportunities for people to help volunteering at either or both of these events.
As a Bookbug Week volunteer you will play a crucial role in communicating with the children, and parents/carers during this event at the
Bon Accord Centre. Duties include: -Wearing the Bookbug costume -Assisting the wearer of the Bookbug Costume -Assist with directing
public at event -Assist with distribution/collection of promotional material at event -Reporting any incidents and accidents -Assisting
with any emergency situations.
A fantastic, enjoyable opportunity to be involved in an important and exciting event. All volunteers are welcome, well supported and
greatly appreciated. If you are interested in this role and would like to apply or ask any questions, please contact Ian Lumsden, Lifelong
Learning Librarian at ILumsden@aberdeencity.gov.uk or on 01224 652559 before 04.05.2016.
After Hours: Playground Volunteers:
Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums will be hosting an exciting After Hours: Playground event on 13th May. We have a range of exciting
volunteer roles for people to assist in this. This includes: Meeters and Greeters, Fumbalina’s Crafty Helpers, Human Fruit Machine, Hula
Hoops & Slinky Races, Giant Games & Hosting, Find a Pair Games Master, Collective Play to name but a few!
Volunteering is an excellent opportunity to get involved in a vibrant programme of cultural activity in Aberdeen. It provides a fun and
sociable way to build your CV and gain experience in public engagement and event delivery. Volunteers will develop key skills including;
team working, customer service and communication. This is a fantastic way to engage more closely with the work of one of Aberdeen’s
leading cultural venues and meet other people with similar interests. All help is greatly appreciated.
For more details please contact: Anna McKechnie, Informal Learning Officer on: e-mail: AnMcKechnie@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Allotment Market Stall Volunteers:
The Allotment Market Stall (TAMS) is based in Aberdeen and was established in 2012. Since then it has brought seasonal, fresh, local
allotment grown vegetables and fruit to Aberdeen City.
TAMS aim to reduce waste, reduce food miles and so improve our local environment. TAMS also aim to improve access to locally grown
vegetables and fruit that is seasonal and fresh from the allotments of Aberdeen by running market stalls. These market stalls sell excess
produce from allotments across Aberdeen during July, August, September and October.
The Allotment Market Stall is looking for volunteers for this season to help collect and deliver produce on Thursdays and to volunteer
on the stall on Fridays and Saturdays. We are flexible with volunteering hours. Do contact us for a chat. T: 07583 758 494 E:
theallotmentmarketstall@gmail.com and http://theallotmentmarketstall.org.uk
For more information about volunteering in Aberdeen and ACVO please visit: www.volunteeraberdeen.
org.uk and www.acvo.org.uk
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