Why Volunteer with us?
Bairnecessities is majority-run by volunteers who generously donate their time to various aspects of our organisation. Simply put, without our volunteers, we couldn’t do what we do.
As we continue to grow, we need even more help to ensure that we fulfil our purpose- to meet the needs of those families struggling to afford baby items. In return, volunteering with us will offer a chance to;
- Meet new people
- Make a difference to your local community
- Gain experience in the charity sector
- Learn new skills and
If you are interested in joining our team of volunteers we would love to hear from you! Please see below for our current role vacancies.
Trustees
We’re looking for caring, committed people to join our Board of Trustees. Whether you have skills in fundraising, marketing, or lived experience of the challenges families face, your voice matters. We’re particularly hoping to find a Vice Chair who can support our current Chair too. No trustee experience needed – we’ll support you every step of the way.
Our board meets on a monthly basis online, and you’ll help ensure families across the North East of Aberdeenshire can access the baby essentials they need. We welcome trustees from all backgrounds and walks of life. If this sounds like something you’d enjoy being part of, we’d love to hear from you. Download our trustee pack or get in touch for an informal chat.
Please note, all of our trustees must reside in a AB41, AB42, AB43, AB44, AB45, AB51 or AB53 postcode area.
Trustee information pack: Trustee Application Pack 2026
Trustee word application form: BBB Trustee Application Form v1 Dec 25
Trustee Google Forms Application: https://forms.gle/ZmE1c8Sbx7VBKMxe6
Local Donations Volunteer
Locations needed: Peterhead, Fraserburgh, Ellon, Inverurie and Turriff
Our local donations team coordinates the collection and drop-off of the pre-loved items that are generously donated to us. They must be comfortable managing their own Facebook page and inbox.
Main Tasks
- Managing your local Facebook group including responding to queries, managing inbox messages and promoting any relevant information from the main Bairnecessities Facebook page.
- Organising the collection and drop-off of items from donors
- Completing basic checks to make sure items are in appropriate condition (training provided)
You can find out more in the role descriptor here: Local Area Donations Volunteer Role Description v2 Dec 25
Fundraising and Events volunteer
Throughout the year, we hold fundraising events where we often need volunteers to help with a variety of things such as selling raffles, manning stalls or serving refreshments. You can also help us plan and run events, coming up with different ways to capture people’s attention.
We are looking for Fundraising and Events volunteers to help us come up with creative and exciting ways to raise funds for our charity and to help to plan events.
Main tasks
- Coming up with ideas with our fundraising team
- Helping organise and run events in the local area
If you have ideas and you enjoy being involved in community events, we’d love to hear from you!
Promotion and Marketing Volunteer
Do you love meeting new people? Have the gift of the gab? We are looking for a Promotion and Marketing volunteer to help us increase our visibility in the North East and beyond.
Main tasks
- Promote Bairnecessities by connecting with the local community. This will involve outreach work and making contact with groups and professional partners such as:
- Midwifery, Social Work or Health Visitor teams, as well as local partner charities and organisations.
- Local community and social groups eg. football clubs, Women’s Institute groups, golf clubs.
- Delivering presentations and promoting Bairnecessities to help recruit new referral partners and gain support of local groups.
- Some travel is likely to be involved with this role
How to apply
If you are interested in applying, you can do this by downloading the word form, completing and returning to us, or by completing the application form on Google Forms:
BBB Volunteer Application Form v1 Dec 25 (1)
Google Forms link: https://forms.gle/7q2dxVWQBCotDPNT6
You don’t need any specific experience to volunteer with us, just a bit of time to donate and a passion for giving back. If you wish to discuss any of these roles further, or if you would like to volunteer in another capacity, feel free to contact us at volunteers@bairnecessities.co.uk