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We are looking for volunteers to participate in an exciting research study to explore how high fish and high meat diets influence heart health and the gut microbiome. Through taking part in this study you will be helping with important research, the information we collect may help find ways of reducing people’s risk of developing diseases such as heart disease.

As one of the charity partners at this year's Run Garioch, AberNecessities contributes to the success of this event by providing race marshalls to direct and cheer on the runners! Marshalls are needed for the 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon.

Our vision is to help shape a Scotland where people with our conditions can live their lives well. Full Lives, with the right support, at the right time, and in the right place. Join our Advice Line team who offer a single point of access to our services and offer support to people (anyone affected by Chest, Heart, Stroke or Long Covid conditions) to manage their condition and live life to the full.

We currently have a great opportunity to help with gardening tasks in one of our developments based in Aberdeen City. The role involves assisting with general light gardening activities in our residents’ areas to provide an attractive and enhanced environment. Garden maintenance – including weeding, pruning, tidying and path maintenance.

As a Community Wish Maker volunteer in Aberdeen you can help us to raise the funds to make these dreams come true. As a Community Wish Maker living in Aberdeen or the surrounding areas, you'll be the spark that drives our fundraising efforts!

A Peer supporter at LATNEM is a mum with lived experience of mental ill health who wants to share her own journey as a path finder, giving hope to others. A mum or birthing person with a passion for helping others. The role involves preparing the space before a meeting and tidying up afterwards. You would help to prepare refreshments and make our service users feel welcome.

This is an exciting opportunity to play an active role in the governance of AARC. We are looking for individuals with experience in governance, finance, promotion/fundraising, or related skills, to become trustees. We are currently a small team of trustees, wanting to grow in size and experience as a team.

We are looking for individuals with lived experience of the asylum-seeking process, to become trustees. To avoid conflict of interest, we ask that you are no longer receiving direct support from AARC, but would welcome anyone who has previously received support from AARC.

Do you have a flair for preparing a meal in a community setting, or have a friendly nature bring a sense of welcome to our residents then we need you. Ruthrieston Community Centre hosts a Community Cafe every Friday 12-3 and we are looking for people to come and help in the kitchen and interact with our residents.

Researchers are looking to recruit members of the public to advise on a new study which will explore the pros and cons of allowing bars or nightclubs to open later (in the early hours of the morning) in Aberdeen and Glasgow cities.