Make a difference in Grampian and Northern Isles

Meet the Grampian and Northern Isles Area Support Team (AST)

Your Grampian and Northern Isles AST is here to support you every step of the way.

Covering Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Orkney and Shetland, our team brings together staff and volunteers who make sure Panel Members feel connected, confident and supported.

From wellbeing and learning, to practical guidance and local knowledge, the Grampian and Northern Isles AST ensures you have the people and resources you need to make a difference.

Once appointed, you’ll also have access to our Regional Hub – your one-stop space for updates, tools and support throughout your volunteer journey.

Where hearings take place

Hearings can be held online or in-person, you will be notified of this when allocated a hearing by the Resource Allocation Team. 

There are four hearing centres in Grampian and Northern Isles:

Aberdeen Hearing Centre, The Exchange, No 2, 62-104 Market Street, AB11 5PJ

Fraserburgh Hearing Centre, 10 Commerce Street, AB43 9AQ

Kirkwall Hearing Centre, Eastbank, East Road, KW15 1LX

Lerwick Hearing Centre, 13 Hill Lane, ZE1 0HA

When hearings take place

As a volunteer Panel Member, you are required to attend two sessions per month. You can keep CHS up to date with your availability.

Inspired to volunteer in Grampian and Northern Isles?

We are recruiting in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire in September 2025.