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Voluntary Action Orkney
Closing: Friday 29 August 2025

You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of VAO’s office facilities, creating a professional, safe, and welcoming environment for staff, tenants, members, and visitors. Based in the heart of Kirkwall – with an exciting move to brand-new, purpose-built premises on the horizon – this is a unique chance to be part of shaping our new home for the sector.

FTE £24,500
  • Full-time
  • 35 hours per week
Orkney Zerowaste

Orkney Zerowaste promotes waste awareness and recycling. They are seeking a new Van Driver for its business collection service in Kirkwall and Stromness. The van is hired from and Drive Orkney. You would work on a self-employed basis and be responsible for personal tax and National Insurance.

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The Learning Link is dedicated to adult and family learning. It offers a free service to gain new skills and increase self confidence. The Learning Link can help anyone who wants to:

  • CalendarWednesday 27 August 2025

The young people from the Orkney Youth Local Action Group (YLAG) selected, packed and delivered bags with back-to-school essentials to Stromness Academy.

  • CalendarMonday 25 August 2025

This introductory course will support trauma-informed practice when working with people who are affected by trauma and who use substances. By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

  • AddressThe Balfour Hospital, Brodgar B Training Room
  • CalendarTuesday 2 September 2025
  • Time9:30am to 4:30pm

Take part in a singing workshop with a dementia-friendly choir and find out about the benefit music can have on your health and well being.

  • AddressSt Magnus Centre, Kirkwall
  • CalendarSaturday 6 September 2025
  • Time2:00pm to 4:30pm
  • Pound£8 - £10
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