We offer various volunteering roles that requires commitment once a month. The immediate role is to collect donations from organisations in East Lothian who collect toiletries for us, drive them to our HQ in West Lothian then deliver bags of toiletries back to East Lothian to places that hold a Dignity Box. The Dignity Boxes are also refilled once a month and these are what is given to those in need. Anyone interested can visit our premises and have a chat about how we work before committing. Our current volunteers tell us the attraction in part is because they only have to commit to once a month. We would love you to join us.

NHS Lothian has a wide variety of volunteering opportunities. At East Lothian Community Hospital, we are looking for Meet & Greet Volunteers to welcome visitors to the hospital and direct them to wards and departments. Tasks include; • Welcome visitors to sites • Provide directions to the appropriate department/ward • Escort those who require additional support to correct location • Distribute PPE, hand gel or other materials as required • Deal with general enquiries • Direct to phone to contact Health Records if required to locate a patient • Direct deliveries to appropriate location • Liaise with portering service as required for wheelchairs • Take deliveries to wards as appropriate e.g. things dropped off for patients by families • Support Seasonal Flu Vaccination Clinics

Volunteer with us in our ** shop and help make a real difference in your local community! Our volunteers are vital in helping run our shops and raising funds to help make sure people with chest, heart and stroke conditions get the support they need to live their lives to the full. This is an exciting role that would be suitable for someone looking to gain retail or customer service experience, or a friendly individual with a helpful disposition interested in making a contribution to their local community. One of our wonderful shop volunteers Anne shares why she loves volunteering in store, “I wanted to learn new skills as well as get to know more people locally, so volunteering in the shop was ideal. I enjoy being part of the team! It’s good to feel useful and part of the successful running of the shop.” Get in touch if you’d like to join our friendly team today!

Peer support groups have various reasons for coming together. It may be to meet socially, take part in physical activity or learn how to live well with their condition. Each group is unique and tailored to the needs of its local community. Everyone involved with the group will have a say in how the group is run. Integrated Peer Support Groups are fully supported by Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland. Tasks may include: · Acting as contact for CHSS if the Lead Volunteer is unavailable · Setting up and clearing the room · Organising refreshments · Taking the register and collecting subs · Meeting and greeting new members · Organising and taking part in the programme of activities · Supporting and taking part in fundraising e.g. raffles · Promoting the group · Using social media on behalf of the group · Working to the group’s health & safety and other procedures

Scottish Communities Climate Action Network (SCCAN)’s purpose is to inspire and promote, connect and support community-led action in Scotland to address the Climate Emergency. Please see our website: https://www.scottishcommunitiescan.org.uk/ Would you like to help take climate action to the next level? We have a new volunteer role available with our communications working groups! You would be helping for a minimum of three hours per month, which would include attending one hour meetings every fortnight with the rest of the team in addition to posting on instagram and doing work on there. As a volunteer led organisation, our capacity to offer thorough training on communications work is limited so we would expect you to have some experience or to be adaptable. There will be some initial training on the way SCCAN operates. Our meetings are currently done online through zoom. If interested, please drop us an email at info@sccan.scot

Keep The Heid Mental Health Café is looking for volunteers to help run their cafes in Haddington, Tranent and North Berwick. Cafes take place in the evenings from 7pm to 9pm (set up from 6.45pm) and provide peer support for people living with mental health problems. Volunteers are needed to help with the tea and coffee, set up and tidy up and most importantly contribute to the discussion. If you have lived experience of mental health problems and are willing to share your experiences, then we want to hear from you.

Keep The Heid Mental Health Café is looking for volunteers to help run their cafes in Haddington, Tranent and North Berwick. Cafes take place in the evenings from 7pm to 9pm (set up from 6.45pm) and provide peer support for people living with mental health problems. Volunteers are needed to help with the tea and coffee, set up and tidy up and most importantly contribute to the discussion. If you have lived experience of mental health problems and are willing to share your experiences, then we want to hear from you.

Keep The Heid Mental Health Café is looking for volunteers to help run their cafes in Haddington, Tranent and North Berwick. Cafes take place in the evenings from 7pm to 9pm (set up from 6.45pm) and provide peer support for people living with mental health problems. Volunteers are needed to help with the tea and coffee, set up and tidy up and most importantly contribute to the discussion. If you have lived experience of mental health problems and are willing to share your experiences, then we want to hear from you.

Community Taskforce support will be delivered to people throughout East Lothian. Tasks will be delivered to people who are unable to leave their own home and may include; - Providing support with collection and delivery of small amounts of groceries. - Help with collection of prescriptions from a pharmacy. - Assisting with minor errands as necessary or collection/ delivery of goods. - Tidying gardens, putting out bins or recycling. - Walking dogs. - Help to manage anxieties caused by a reduction in visitors. - Wellbeing phonecalls. Please follow this link to apply; https://www.volunteereastlothian.org.uk/community-taskforce-volunteer-form

We offer a fantastic befriending service to young people aged 8 – 14 who are referred to us through professionals working with them. We aim to create a supportive and nurturing match with a fully trained befriending, to increase self-esteem, confidence and motivation in a young person’s life. Young people must be care experienced, be the sibling of a child with additional support needs, be receiving support from CAMHS or other mental health services, have a chaotic lifestyles or home environment to be referred to the service. If you would like to make a positive and lasting impact on a local young person’s life and you can offer a few hours a week, this might be perfect opportunity for you! To find out more, please contact us to find out more.

We offer a fantastic befriending service to young people aged 8 – 14 who are referred to us through professionals working with them. We aim to create a supportive and nurturing match with a fully trained befriending, to increase self-esteem, confidence and motivation in a young person’s life. Young people must be care experienced, be the sibling of a child with additional support needs, be receiving support from CAMHS or other mental health services, have a chaotic lifestyles or home environment to be referred to the service. If you would like to make a positive and lasting impact on a local young person’s life and you can offer a few hours a week, this might be perfect opportunity for you! To find out more, please contact us to find out more.

We offer a fantastic befriending service to young people aged 8 – 14 who are referred to us through professionals working with them. We aim to create a supportive and nurturing match with a fully trained befriending, to increase self-esteem, confidence and motivation in a young person’s life. Young people must be care experienced, be the sibling of a child with additional support needs, be receiving support from CAMHS or other mental health services, have a chaotic lifestyles or home environment to be referred to the service. If you would like to make a positive and lasting impact on a local young person’s life and you can offer a few hours a week, this might be perfect opportunity for you! To find out more, please contact us to find out more.

We offer a fantastic befriending service to young people aged 8 – 14 who are referred to us through professionals working with them. We aim to create a supportive and nurturing match with a fully trained befriending, to increase self-esteem, confidence and motivation in a young person’s life. Young people must be care experienced, be the sibling of a child with additional support needs, be receiving support from CAMHS or other mental health services, have a chaotic lifestyles or home environment to be referred to the service. If you would like to make a positive and lasting impact on a local young person’s life and you can offer a few hours a week, this might be perfect opportunity for you! To find out more, please contact us to find out more.

We offer a fantastic befriending service to young people aged 8 – 14 who are referred to us through professionals working with them. We aim to create a supportive and nurturing match with a fully trained befriending, to increase self-esteem, confidence and motivation in a young person’s life. Young people must be care experienced, be the sibling of a child with additional support needs, be receiving support from CAMHS or other mental health services, have a chaotic lifestyles or home environment to be referred to the service. If you would like to make a positive and lasting impact on a local young person’s life and you can offer a few hours a week, this might be perfect opportunity for you! To find out more, please contact us to find out more.

We offer a fantastic befriending service to young people aged 8 – 14 who are referred to us through professionals working with them. We aim to create a supportive and nurturing match with a fully trained befriending, to increase self-esteem, confidence and motivation in a young person’s life. Young people must be care experienced, be the sibling of a child with additional support needs, be receiving support from CAMHS or other mental health services, have a chaotic lifestyles or home environment to be referred to the service. If you would like to make a positive and lasting impact on a local young person’s life and you can offer a few hours a week, this might be perfect opportunity for you! To find out more, please contact us to find out more.

What might you be doing? • Greeting clients and visitors to the bureau • Writing letters, memos, emails, etc. for colleagues • Updating databases and information systems • Filing and photocopying • Taking minutes at meetings • Answering the telephone and taking messages where appropriate • Ordering stationery and other supplies • Completing social policy information forms • Ordering and organising information leaflets Citizens Advice Bureaux are local, independent charities that provide free and confidential advice and information whoever you are and whatever your problem. There is a CAB in almost every community in Scotland, across almost 300 locations, helping more than 260,000 people each year.

Volunteer General Advisers are the backbone of Citizens Advice Bureau. As a volunteer General Adviser you will conduct appointments with clients and provide them with advice and options to their enquiry. This will be done after researching information on client's various queries with the use CAS databases and other online information services so good IT skills are essential. General Adviser's will also be expected to upkeep client and case records to required standard. Full training and ongoing support will be given to general advice volunteers

We are looking to expand membership of our Strategic Board, to develop the strategic direction, support the Project's aims and objectives and ensure good governance. If you can devote some time and are motivated to assisting us we would welcome your application. Learning and development opportunities exist for all Board members, including full induction training. If you would like to become involved in our Board, we would love to hear from you. Board membership is voluntary and unpaid and meet 10 times a year, including ad hoc meetings, if required. We also hold an annual development day with Board members and Project Staff. This is a great opportunity to be part of an innovative project and in return gain some essential skills and experience with a unique organisation.

Aqua Fun, Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Ballet, Basketball, Boccia, Bowls, Breakdancing, Cheerleading, Climbing, Cricket, Crossfit, Daily Mile, Disability Sport, Fencing, Fitness, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Hip Hop Dance, Hockey, Indoors, Leadership, Netball, Outdoors, Physical Activity, Rugby, Running, Street Dance, Strength & Conditioning, Surfing, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tap Dance, Tennis, Trampolining, Volleyball, Wakeboarding Opportunities for individuals to be involved in coaching or leading various sports and activities through the Active Schools programme throughout East Lothian. Whether you are new to coaching or an experienced coach we can provide you opportunities to work with school aged children in a sporting environment with an opportunity to lead or assist with activities. Active Schools East Lothian is a joint initiative between East Lothian Council and sportscotland. The programme was identified as a key element of the Scottish Executive's drive to get more people in Scotland active, a commitment outlined in the National Physical Activity Strategy. The main aim of the Active Schools East Lothian is to offer school aged children the motivation and opportunities to adopt active, healthy lifestyles throughout their school years and into adulthood. They do this by supporting and sustaining a network of volunteers, coaches, leaders and teachers who in turn deliver extra curricular physical activity and sport before, during and after school and in the wider community. To help our volunteers we provide training opportunities through 'fit to coach'. 'More People, More Active, More Often' The Active Schools team consists of 5 primary and 6 secondary coordinators. All primary and secondary schools in East Lothian have a coordinator assigned to their school. These coordinators are responsible for working in partnership with Schools, Sports Development and Local Clubs to increase the range of quality opportunities for pupils to become physically active. Each primary coordinator is in charge of developing programmes for 5 to 7 schools in a cluster. There is a full-time secondary co-ordinator in each High School responsible for developing sport and physical activity. These co-ordinators develop extra-curricular programmes and assist with curricular delivery by offering alternative activities. Interested in volunteering with Active Schools? Please contact your local Active Schools Co-ordinator for further information.

Event Assistant - To support The Fraser Centre Community Trust in the delivery of our film programme in our new 108c cinema in Tranent. - To provide assistance at the event under the supervision of our management team including: welcome the public to the Cinema; assist with ticketing; catering; front of house; prior, during and after the film. - To help ensure the venue is welcoming and safe for all users. - To share our love of the community, and love of films.

You’ll be volunteering in a friendly team to share the running of the Beaver Scout Colony, helping to plan and deliver sessions and doing some behind-the-scenes admin to keep everything running smoothly. Scouting is all about helping young people build their skills, have fun, experience adventure and make friends and memories. We’re currently looking for volunteers to help lead our Tuesday Beaver Scout Colony. No experience of Scouting? No problem! You don’t need to be Bear Grylls to be a Scout Leader! We’ll provide all the training and support you need. We help volunteers get the most out of their experiences at Scouts by providing flexible opportunities and support as part of a team of like-minded individuals. Our approach focuses on what you want to get out of volunteering with Scouts, while respecting how much time you can offer. And volunteering goes both ways. There are big benefits for you too – boosting your self confidence, building on your skills, meeting people, contributing to your community, making friends, feeling great and having a laugh.

Liaising with the Listening Peers Coordinator, mentors who have lived experience of the substance use of other will provide direct support to young mentees who are experiencing this currently. Mentors support other young people to enable them to cope with their life situation, assist them to deal with stigma and or discrimination or simply to provide them with personal interaction and respite. Training and development opportunities will be provided to the mentors to increase their capacity to support young people along with being able to work with other mentors in a peer support setting.

Come and join Team Macmillan at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2023. As well as having fun cheering on our incredible runners, you'll be raising awareness for Macmillan Cancer Support and doing whatever it takes to support people living with cancer. You can sign up for a cheerpoint location here - https://volunteering.macmillan.org.uk/opportunities/event-support-volunteer-edinburgh-marathon-festival-27-and-28-may-2023-2022-12-02

Come and join Team Macmillan at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2023. As well as having fun cheering on our incredible runners, you'll be raising awareness for Macmillan Cancer Support and doing whatever it takes to support people living with cancer. You can sign up for a cheerpoint location here - https://volunteering.macmillan.org.uk/opportunities/event-support-volunteer-edinburgh-marathon-festival-27-and-28-may-2023-2022-12-02

Come and join Team Macmillan at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2023. As well as having fun cheering on our incredible runners, you'll be raising awareness for Macmillan Cancer Support and doing whatever it takes to support people living with cancer. You can sign up for a cheerpoint location here - https://volunteering.macmillan.org.uk/opportunities/event-support-volunteer-edinburgh-marathon-festival-27-and-28-may-2023-2022-12-02

Come and join Team Macmillan at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2023. As well as having fun cheering on our incredible runners, you'll be raising awareness for Macmillan Cancer Support and doing whatever it takes to support people living with cancer. You can sign up for a cheerpoint location here - https://volunteering.macmillan.org.uk/opportunities/event-support-volunteer-edinburgh-marathon-festival-27-and-28-may-2023-2022-12-02

The Board of Trustees’ current roles are Co-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Safeguarding Officer and others, depending on your interests and skills. Some of these are likely to be vacant from November 2022. Benefits to volunteer: The sense of playing a vital part, becoming part of something worthwhile and well-attested in its benefits to members’ wellbeing and integration in the community; building strong networks in the community - particularly among those working with vulnerable adults in the area; meeting new people committed to sharing their time and skills with one another. Time commitment is negotiable, but monthly or bi-monthly meetings are expected in early stages of training new Trustees. Hybrid meetings are now possible, with Zoom connection where necessary.

Feedback from families who have had befriending support tells us a Befriender can be life changing. A befriender can provide emotional support to help build positive relationships between parents and their baby and improve parents’ mental health. Accessing activities in the community, going for a walk, or talking over a cuppa are some of the ways in which a Befriender can make a real difference for parents and their babies. A Mum who used our service recently said “My befriender is like a wee rainbow coming in to make everything better”

The Fraser Centre has opened a new café in Tranent Town centre and we are looking for volunteers to help welcome guests, take orders, take payments, serve and help provide a clean and safe café for our visitors to enjoy. This is not a cooking role but training in our coffee machine will be provided. The Café aims to provide a welcoming, accessible environment in our community catering to events in the building and the general public. Volunteers would be involved in all aspects of the Café including: serving customers; food preparation; ensuring the area is clean and safe; welcoming all customers. Volunteers would be given food and hygiene training as well as first aid in the workplace training.

We are looking for a horse enthusiast to help with daily tasks and support our Head Girls with: Daily cleaning and mucking out our 7 stable barns, daily turn out and bring in horses, making up feeds and haynets, assist with leading horses and barn activities

Working as part of a collective advocacy team to raise awareness and speak about own experiences of eating disorders. The role involves working with the Collective advocacy development worker to show a collective advoacy film and facilitate a group discussion in various community settings throughout the Lothians including: schools , universities , health etc. As all of the workshops take place during the day the volunteer would need to be available during the day. The role requires someone who is able to relate to other young people and is willing to share personal lived experience of an eating disorder of any kind , in order to educate and raise awareness around eating disorders amongst other young people ; willingness to talk about and share experiences of eating disorders with other young people in group situations in various community settings including : schools , universities ,public events etc. Due to Covid 19 CAPS we have had to alter the way we work. Groups and volunteer roles are currently taking place online until we can resume face to face meetings.

We work alongside the East Lothian Community Rehabilitations Team of Physio’s & Occupational Therapist who help to identify patients whom they feel would benefit from extra volunteer support to help them live their life in a better way, assisting to reduce loneliness and social isolation. There are many things that you can get involved in, here are a few examples: • Supporting the individuals on a health walk to gain strength. • To go shopping or do some shopping for them. • Picking up prescriptions. • Wellbeing calls. • Company for a coffee & a chat. • Assist use of technology to contact their friends, family & online shopping. • Accompany them on a bus trip to an appointment. • Assisting to read letters.

You will be part the CAB volunteering team supporting your local bureau to fundraise and promote services. What might you be doing? Researching potential opportunities for raising funds for the bureau Developing fundraising strategies and plans Attending fundraising events Working with staff and other trustees to meet fundraising objectives Organising events to raise money for the bureau Drafting and delivering presentations to potential and existing funders Citizens Advice Bureaux are local, independent charities that provide free and confidential advice and information whoever you are and whatever your problem. There is a CAB in almost every community in Scotland, across almost 300 locations, helping more than 260,000 people each year.

What might you be doing? • Greeting clients and visitors to the bureau • Writing letters, memos, emails, etc. for colleagues • Updating databases and information systems • Filing and photocopying • Taking minutes at meetings • Answering the telephone and taking messages where appropriate • Ordering stationery and other supplies • Completing social policy information forms • Ordering and organising information leaflets • Contacting clients for case checking Citizens Advice Bureaux are local, independent charities that provide free and confidential advice and information whoever you are and whatever your problem. There is a CAB in almost every community in Scotland, across almost 300 locations, helping more than 260,000 people each year.

What might you be doing? • Greeting clients and visitors to the bureau • Writing letters, memos, emails, etc. for colleagues • Updating databases and information systems • Filing and photocopying • Taking minutes at meetings • Answering the telephone and taking messages where appropriate • Ordering stationery and other supplies • Completing social policy information forms • Ordering and organising information leaflets • Contacting clients for case checking Citizens Advice Bureaux are local, independent charities that provide free and confidential advice and information whoever you are and whatever your problem. There is a CAB in almost every community in Scotland, across almost 300 locations, helping more than 260,000 people each year.

People may have acquired their brain injury through an accident or assault, brain tumour, post operative problems, stroke or other illness which caused the brain to be starved of essential nutrients. People with ABI do not fit neatly into physical or mental disability. They may show no sign of injury on the outside but may find planning, communicating or concentrating very difficult. They may be severely physically disabled but have great mental skills and capabilities trapped by their physical disabilities. They will all be lonely and lacking in confidence and their families will be finding life tough. Headway helps to make it less tough. You would make a big difference to members by supporting them at sessions helping them break down any barriers to participation. That might be helping with a wheelchair, communication, helping with craft, art, games, chatting or anything else that makes a difference to the experience that the person with ABI is having. You will also find you are helping family members whether directly at sessions or by building confidence and interests in the person with ABI.

People may have acquired their brain injury through an accident or assault, brain tumour, post operative problems, stroke or other illness which caused the brain to be starved of essential nutrients. People with ABI do not fit neatly into physical or mental disability. They may show no sign of injury on the outside but may find planning, communicating or concentrating very difficult. They may be severely physically disabled but have great mental skills and capabilities trapped by their physical disabilities. They will all be lonely and lacking in confidence and their families will be finding life tough. Headway helps to make it less tough. You would make a big difference to members by supporting them at sessions helping them break down any barriers to participation. That might be helping with a wheelchair, communication, helping with craft, art, games, chatting or anything else that makes a difference to the experience that the person with ABI is having. You will also find you are helping family members whether directly at sessions or by building confidence and interests in the person with ABI.

People may have acquired their brain injury through an accident or assault, brain tumour, post operative problems, stroke or other illness which caused the brain to be starved of essential nutrients. People with ABI do not fit neatly into physical or mental disability. They may show no sign of injury on the outside but may find planning, communicating or concentrating very difficult. They may be severely physically disabled but have great mental skills and capabilities trapped by their physical disabilities. They will all be lonely and lacking in confidence and their families will be finding life tough. Headway helps to make it less tough. You would make a big difference to members by supporting them at sessions helping them break down any barriers to participation. That might be helping with a wheelchair, communication, helping with craft, art, games, chatting or anything else that makes a difference to the experience that the person with ABI is having. You will also find you are helping family members whether directly at sessions or by building confidence and interests in the person with ABI.

Scottish Communities Climate Action Network (SCCAN)’s purpose is to inspire and promote, connect and support community-led action in Scotland to address the Climate Emergency. Please see our website: https://www.scottishcommunitiescan.org.uk/ Would you like to help take climate action to the next level? We have a new volunteer role available with our communications working groups! You would be helping for a minimum of three hours per month, to maintain our website, which would include attending one hour meetings every fortnight with the rest of the team. As a volunteer led organisation, our capacity to offer thorough training on communications work is limited so we would expect you to have some experience or to be adaptable. There will be some initial training on the way SCCAN operates. Our meetings are currently done online through zoom. If interested, please drop us an email at info@sccan.scot

Scottish Communities Climate Action Network (SCCAN)’s purpose is to inspire and promote, connect and support community-led action in Scotland to address the Climate Emergency. Please see our website: https://www.scottishcommunitiescan.org.uk/ Would you like to help take climate action to the next level? We have a new volunteer role available with our communications working groups! You would be helping for a minimum of three hours per month, which would include attending one hour meetings every fortnight with the rest of the team. Create, agree and follow a social media strategy schedule. Work across a minimum of 1 platform or more (such as Facebook, twitter, LinkedIn, vine or slack). Opportunity to learn, gain and expand across social media and communications skills. As a volunteer led organisation, our capacity to offer thorough training on communications work is limited so we would expect you to have some experience or to be adaptable. There will be some initial training on the way SCCAN operates. Our meetings are currently done online through zoom. If interested, please drop us an email at info@sccan.scot Online and work from home, 3 hours per month minimum commitment.

Scottish Communities Climate Action Network (SCCAN)’s purpose is to inspire and promote, connect and support community-led action in Scotland to address the Climate Emergency. Please see our website: https://www.scottishcommunitiescan.org.uk/ Would you like to help take climate action to the next level? We have a new volunteer role available with our communications working groups! You would be helping for a minimum of three hours per month, to maintain our website, which would include attending one hour meetings every fortnight with the rest of the team. Duties include team work updating our website by adding and removing content, attending to matters relating to design and security, work and liaise with staff to create content. As a volunteer led organisation, our capacity to offer thorough training on communications work is limited so we would expect you to have some experience or to be adaptable. There will be some initial training on the way SCCAN operates. Our meetings are currently done online through zoom. If interested, please drop us an email at info@sccan.scot

Scottish Communities Climate Action Network (SCCAN)’s purpose is to inspire and promote, connect and support community-led action in Scotland to address the Climate Emergency. Please see our website: https://www.scottishcommunitiescan.org.uk/ Would you like to help take climate action to the next level? We have a new volunteer role available with our communications working groups! You would be helping for a minimum of 3 hours per month, which would include attending one hour meetings every fortnight with the rest of the team in addition to posting on Instagram and doing work on there. Duties include keeping up to date with ongoing news and events within in the organisation and working as part of a team to create content for our Instagram account by following a posting strategies schedule and interacting with accounts. As a volunteer led organisation, our capacity to offer thorough training on communications work is limited so we would expect you to have some experience or to be adaptable. There will be some initial training on the way SCCAN operates. Our meetings are currently done online through zoom. If interested, please drop us an email at info@sccan.scot

Volunteer in our shops Our  shop volunteers  are  helping us beat cancer right now.   In 2019/20, 14,000 volunteers gave 3.1 million hours of their time and sold items totalling £15million. These funds are helping us start new clinical trials and research treatments as we speak.  If you  volunteer  at a Cancer Research UK shop,  you too could make a real difference to what we can achieve.  Nothing we do would be possible without  amazing volunteers  like you.  You’ll also  gain valuable skills to help develop your CV and experience.  And you’ll volunteer alongside a wonderful team of passionate, friendly people  who will support you  every step of the way.  Volunteering is open to everyone and no experience is required.  So,  if you’re looking for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from  you.  What do shop volunteers do?  Volunteering in our shops is varied, exciting and rewarding. No two days are the same and you have the chance to flex different skills regularly. There are always new opportunities to keep you engaged and help you grow and develop in your role.  While this list is not exhaustive, it gives you a flavour of some of the typical tasks in our charity shops:  Serving customers, taking  payments  and providing good all-round customer service  Sorting through donated items and pricing stock  Working on window and shop displays  Keeping the shop tidy, clean and well organised  Interacting with the general public  Following new health, safety and social distancing measures  You don’t need any experience to volunteer  You just need to be motivated, hardworking and enjoy being part of a team. There’ll be a full induction as well as ongoing training opportunities to make sure you’re fully confident and able to excel in your role.  Why should I volunteer? Volunteering brings a wealth of benefits, both personal and professional.   Every volunteer hour  you  donate means we can sell 6 items and make £20 of income. So, if you volunteer for a 7-hour day, this can generate £140. That means that every day you volunteer, you’ll be raising more funds to beat cancer.   You’ll gain important skills that are hugely valued in the workplace such as teamwork, communication and using your initiative.  You can boost your CV by working towards an NVQ in Retail with Derby College,  and  we'll provide you with a reference.  It will allow you to get involved in your local community and to meet new friends.  Our friendly  CRUK  team will be there to support you all the way – offering guidance and helping you build your confidence.  It’s fun – you’ll gain real satisfaction from volunteering alongside our warm, friendly shop volunteers who will make you feel right at home. The minimum age for volunteering in our shops is 18 . If  you’re aged  between 16 -18 you may still be able to volunteer in our  shops,  but you must be on a recognised scheme, for example, the Duke of Edinburgh. 

Volunteer in our shops This shop needs volunteers on Mondays and Wednesdays - Saturdays. Our shop volunteers are helping us beat cancer right now.   In 2019/20, 14,000 volunteers gave 3.1 million hours of their time and sold items totalling £15million. These funds are helping us start new clinical trials and research treatments as we speak.  If you volunteer at a Cancer Research UK shop, you too could make a real difference to what we can achieve. Nothing we do would be possible without amazing volunteers like you.  You’ll also gain valuable skills to help develop your CV and experience. And you’ll volunteer alongside a wonderful team of passionate, friendly people who will support you every step of the way.  Volunteering is open to everyone and no experience is required. So, if you’re looking for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you.  What do shop volunteers do?  Volunteering in our shops is varied, exciting and rewarding. No two days are the same and you have the chance to flex different skills regularly. There are always new opportunities to keep you engaged and help you grow and develop in your role.  While this list is not exhaustive, it gives you a flavour of some of the typical tasks in our charity shops:  Serving customers, taking cash and providing good all-round customer service  Sorting through donated items and pricing stock  Working on window and shop displays  Keeping the shop tidy, clean and well organised  Interacting with the general public  Following new health, safety and social distancing measures  You don’t need any experience to volunteer  You just need to be motivated, hardworking and enjoy being part of a team. There’ll be a full induction as well as ongoing training opportunities to make sure you’re fully confident and able to excel in your role.  Why should I volunteer? Volunteering brings a wealth of benefits, both personal and professional.   Every volunteer hour you donate means we can sell 6 items and make £20 of income. So, if you volunteer for a 7-hour day, this can generate £140. That means that every day you volunteer, you’ll be raising more funds to beat cancer.   You’ll gain important skills that are hugely valued in the workplace such as teamwork, communication and using your initiative.  You can boost your CV by working towards an NVQ in Retail with Derby College, and we'll provide you with a reference.  It will allow you to get involved in your local community and to meet new friends.  Our friendly CRUK team will be there to support you all the way – offering guidance and helping you build your confidence.  It’s fun – you’ll gain real satisfaction from volunteering alongside our warm, friendly shop volunteers who will make you feel right at home. The minimum age for volunteering in our shops is 18 . If you’re aged between 16 -18 you may still be able to volunteer in our shops, but you must be on a recognised scheme, for example the Duke of Edinburgh. 

Our Save the Children Charity Shop in North Berwick has been a much loved part of the local community for years and continues to be hugely popular with customers and supporters, thanks to the kindness and generosity of the wonderful Volunteer Team. If you would like to volunteer with us all you will need is some enthusiasm and a desire to make a difference. Volunteer tasks include: *customer service *sorting donations *steaming clothes *visual merchandising You can choose how much time you dedicate, and we’ll give you training and support along the way. No special skills are needed, and we welcome people from all nationalities and backgrounds.

CAPS provides Individual Advocacy in East Lothian and Midlothian and runs several experience-led Collective Advocacy projects across Lothian. You will receive induction, training, guidance and support from CAPS staff. More information is contained within the Management Committee volunteer role description available online at www.capsadvocacy.org Please contact Jane Crawford, CEO on 0131 273 5116, or by email: jane@capsadvocacy.org for an informal chat. Management Committee members must not be disqualified from acting as a charity trustee. This role is subject to Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme membership. CAPS is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation, Scottish Charity number SC021772. Due to Covid 19 CAPS we have had to alter the way we work. Groups and volunteer roles are currently taking place online until we can resume face to face meetings.

We work alongside the East Lothian Community Rehabilitations Team of Physio’s & Occupational Therapist who help to identify patients whom they feel would benefit from extra volunteer support to help them live their life in a better way, assisting to reduce loneliness and social isolation. There are many things that you can get involved in, here are a few examples: • Supporting the individuals on a health walk to gain strength. • To go shopping or do some shopping for them. • Picking up prescriptions. • Wellbeing calls. • Company for a coffee & a chat. • Assist use of technology to contact their friends, family & online shopping. • Accompany them on a bus trip to an appointment. • Assisting to read letters.

What might you be doing? • Keeping up-to-date with social policy issues • Maintain the profile of social policy within the bureau • Contribute to effective social policy work within the bureau • Maintain an effective system for the handling Bureau Evidence Forms Citizens Advice Bureaux are local, independent charities that provide free and confidential advice and information whoever you are and whatever your problem. There is a CAB in almost every community in Scotland, across almost 300 locations, helping more than 260,000 people each year.

You will be the clients’ first point of contact with the bureau and will make sure they are given a warm and efficient welcome and are aware of what will happen during their visit. What might you be doing? Welcoming clients and anyone they have with them Explaining waiting times and procedures to clients Telling people what the CAB can do in a way that suits them Working within agreed bureau systems and procedures. Answering the telephone and pass on callers to the appropriate person or take a message Citizens Advice Bureaux are local, independent charities that provide free and confidential advice and information whoever you are and whatever your problem. There is a CAB in almost every community in Scotland, across almost 300 locations, helping more than 260,000 people each year.

As A Volunteer General Adviser you will conduct appointments with clients and provide them with advice and options to their enquiry. This will be done after researching information on client's various queries with the use CAS databases and other online information services so good IT skills are essential. General Adviser's will also be expected to upkeep client and case records to required standard. Full training and ongoing support will be given to general advice volunteers Organisation aims and objectives Citizens Advice Bureaux are local, independent charities that provide free and confidential advice and information whoever you are and whatever your problem. There is a CAB in almost every community in Scotland, across almost 300 locations, helping more that 260,000 people each year.

CoEL are seeking to recruit volunteers to help organise and facilitate the range of events, training and workshops we offer to carers throughout the year. This programme of events and training aims to increase carer's confidence in their caring role, to encourage engagement in peer support, and to provide an opportunity to take part in enjoyable activities for some welcome respite. With the help of volunteers we hope to expand our reach and the range of events and workshops we can provide. Volunteers will help to organise and facilitate events and training for carers across the year, with a particular focus on activities over Carers Week.

People may have acquired their brain injury through an accident or assault, brain tumour, post operative problems, stroke or another illness which caused the brain to be starved of essential nutrients. People with ABI do not fit neatly into physical or mental disability. They may show no sign of injury on the outside but may find planning, communicating or concentrating very difficult. They may be severely physically disabled but have great mental skills and capabilities trapped by their physical disabilities. They will all be lonely and lacking in confidence and their families will be finding life tough.

People may have acquired their brain injury through an accident or assault, brain tumour, post operative problems, stroke or another illness which caused the brain to be starved of essential nutrients. People with ABI do not fit neatly into physical or mental disability. They may show no sign of injury on the outside but may find planning, communicating or concentrating very difficult. They may be severely physically disabled but have great mental skills and capabilities trapped by their physical disabilities. They will all be lonely and lacking in confidence and their families will be finding life tough.

Aqua Fun, Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Ballet, Basketball, Boccia, Bowls, Breakdancing, Cheerleading, Climbing, Cricket, Crossfit, Daily Mile, Disability Sport, Fencing, Fitness, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Hip Hop Dance, Hockey, Indoors, Leadership, Netball, Outdoors, Physical Activity, Rugby, Running, Street Dance, Strength & Conditioning, Surfing, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tap Dance, Tennis, Trampolining, Volleyball, Wakeboarding Opportunities for individuals to be involved in coaching or leading various sports and activities through the Active Schools programme throughout East Lothian. Whether you are new to coaching or an experienced coach we can provide you opportunities to work with school aged children in a sporting environment with an opportunity to lead or assist with activities. Active Schools East Lothian is a joint initiative between East Lothian Council and sportscotland. The programme was identified as a key element of the Scottish Executive's drive to get more people in Scotland active, a commitment outlined in the National Physical Activity Strategy. The main aim of the Active Schools East Lothian is to offer school aged children the motivation and opportunities to adopt active, healthy lifestyles throughout their school years and into adulthood. They do this by supporting and sustaining a network of volunteers, coaches, leaders and teachers who in turn deliver extra curricular physical activity and sport before, during and after school and in the wider community. To help our volunteers we provide training opportunities through 'fit to coach'. 'More People, More Active, More Often' The Active Schools team consists of 5 primary and 6 secondary coordinators. All primary and secondary schools in East Lothian have a coordinator assigned to their school. These coordinators are responsible for working in partnership with Schools, Sports Development and Local Clubs to increase the range of quality opportunities for pupils to become physically active. Each primary coordinator is in charge of developing programmes for 5 to 7 schools in a cluster. There is a full-time secondary co-ordinator in each High School responsible for developing sport and physical activity. These co-ordinators develop extra-curricular programmes and assist with curricular delivery by offering alternative activities. Interested in volunteering with Active Schools? Please contact your local Active Schools Co-ordinator for further information.

Aqua Fun, Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Ballet, Basketball, Boccia, Bowls, Breakdancing, Cheerleading, Climbing, Cricket, Crossfit, Daily Mile, Disability Sport, Fencing, Fitness, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Hip Hop Dance, Hockey, Indoors, Leadership, Netball, Outdoors, Physical Activity, Rugby, Running, Street Dance, Strength & Conditioning, Surfing, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tap Dance, Tennis, Trampolining, Volleyball, Wakeboarding Opportunities for individuals to be involved in coaching or leading various sports and activities through the Active Schools programme throughout East Lothian. Whether you are new to coaching or an experienced coach we can provide you opportunities to work with school aged children in a sporting environment with an opportunity to lead or assist with activities. Active Schools East Lothian is a joint initiative between East Lothian Council and sportscotland. The programme was identified as a key element of the Scottish Executive's drive to get more people in Scotland active, a commitment outlined in the National Physical Activity Strategy. The main aim of the Active Schools East Lothian is to offer school aged children the motivation and opportunities to adopt active, healthy lifestyles throughout their school years and into adulthood. They do this by supporting and sustaining a network of volunteers, coaches, leaders and teachers who in turn deliver extra curricular physical activity and sport before, during and after school and in the wider community. To help our volunteers we provide training opportunities through 'fit to coach'. 'More People, More Active, More Often' The Active Schools team consists of 5 primary and 6 secondary coordinators. All primary and secondary schools in East Lothian have a coordinator assigned to their school. These coordinators are responsible for working in partnership with Schools, Sports Development and Local Clubs to increase the range of quality opportunities for pupils to become physically active. Each primary coordinator is in charge of developing programmes for 5 to 7 schools in a cluster. There is a full-time secondary co-ordinator in each High School responsible for developing sport and physical activity. These co-ordinators develop extra-curricular programmes and assist with curricular delivery by offering alternative activities. Interested in volunteering with Active Schools? Please contact your local Active Schools Co-ordinator for further information.

The Coastal Communities Museum Trust is tasked with raising funds, establishing exhibition programmes, maintaining community outreach and day-to-day running of the museum. This is achieved with support from volunteers in many roles. The Coastal Communities Museum is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation and is volunteer run with a Board of Trustees. In 2022 the museum will be open at 11.00am - 4.00pm, Wednesdays to Saturdays from April to end October.

Do you like to garden and build things? Would you like to learn about growing fruit and vegetables? Do you have a few hours free each week to develop The Heugh Community Growing Garden? We are in the early stages of developing the old Tranent Gasworks site on The Heugh into a community growing garden and a resource for the local community. We are looking for volunteers to help with rubbish clearing, tree-felling, ground digging, pathworks, building raised beds and growing.

We are a small friendly computer club for over 50s who meet each week at Wetherspoons (David Macbeth Moir) in Musselburgh every Friday from 10.00 – 12.00. The main aim of the club is to have fun whilst learning new computer skills. Our members vary from individuals who have never touched a computer, to those already knowledgeable in the basics and want to improve their skills. Members work at their own pace, and set what they want to cover – there is no fixed syllabus. You will work as part of a team of tutors, usually with different members each week. We are looking for individuals with the right skills to support and guide our members at club meetings.

To take part in meaningful activates with patents aged 65+ with psychiatric conditions in a supportive and caring environment. Working alongside staff, activities include: • Carry out meaningful activities with patients, like indoor bowling, arts & crafts, food making, 1:1 chat, reminiscence, table games, garden games, pool, listening to music. It can also include outside activities like bowling, restaurants, cinema and community hall events. • Set up and tidy up activities in communal area. • Physical activities, e.g. accompany patients for walks or outings with the support of staff. • Bring to the attention any concerns about patients to a member of staff.

CHSS supports groups across Scotland to meet the needs of people living with chest, lung and heart conditions and following a stroke. Peer support groups give people the chance to share experiences with others who understand what they are going through. Peer support groups have various reasons for coming together. It may be to meet socially, take part in physical activity or learn how to live well with their condition. Each group is unique and tailored to the needs of its local community. Everyone involved with the group will have a say in how the group is run. Integrated Peer Support Groups are fully supported by Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland. Tasks may include: · Acting as contact for CHSS if the Lead Volunteer is unavailable · Setting up and clearing the room · Organising refreshments · Taking the register and collecting subs · Meeting and greeting new members · Organising and taking part in the programme of activities · Supporting and taking part in fundraising e.g. raffles · Promoting the group · Using social media on behalf of the group · Working to the group’s health & safety and other procedures

Scottish Communities Climate Action Network (SCCAN)’s purpose is to inspire and promote, connect and support community-led action in Scotland to address the Climate Emergency. Please see our website: https://www.scottishcommunitiescan.org.uk/ Would you like to help take climate action to the next level? We have a new volunteer role available with our communications working groups! You would be helping for a minimum of three hours per month, which would include attending one hour meetings every fortnight with the rest of the team. You would be helping in designing a video outlines, reaching out to people for them to film content (you don't need to do the filming yourself), combining the footage and editing the video, etc. As a volunteer led organisation, our capacity to offer thorough training on communications work is limited so we would expect you to have some experience or to be adaptable. There will be some initial training on the way SCCAN operates. Our meetings are currently done online through zoom. If interested, please drop us an email at info@sccan.scot

Scottish Communities Climate Action Network (SCCAN)’s purpose is to inspire and promote, connect and support community-led action in Scotland to address the Climate Emergency. Please see our website: https://www.scottishcommunitiescan.org.uk/ Would you like to help take climate action to the next level? We have a new volunteer role available with our communications working groups! You would be helping for a minimum of three hours per month, which would include attending one hour meetings every fortnight with the rest of the team. As a volunteer led organisation, our capacity to offer thorough training on communications work is limited so we would expect you to have some experience or to be adaptable. There will be some initial training on the way SCCAN operates. Our meetings are currently done online through zoom. If interested, please drop us an email at info@sccan.scot

Are you a good listener with an empathetic, professional and methodical approach? Do you have two hours a week to support vulnerable adults with myalgic encephalomyelitis (M.E.)/chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)? Action for M.E.’s UK-wide advocacy service, expanding in Scotland, supports adults with M.E./CFS to understand their rights, make informed choices, and have their views and wishes heard and respected, dealing with issues including health, social care, housing and employment. You’ll work entirely online/by phone to meet and represent clients, agree an action plan, undertake research, contact professionals and more. Full training, support and supervision provided by our experienced, friendly team.

Grandmentors is an award winning inter-generational mentoring programme. We recruit, train and support older volunteers aged 50+ to mentor care experienced young people, or young people with Adverse Childhood Experiences. Grandmentors provides a solution. Put very simply, Grandmentors works by us recruiting, training and providing support for volunteers aged 50+ who draw on their wealth of personal and professional experience to help young people (aged 16 – 24), living with adverse childhood experiences such as leaving care, on their pathway to independence. Meeting weekly/fortnightly, Grandmentors helps young people to address any challenges and choices they face on their journey. Our Grandmentors encourage the young person to identify their needs and find ways to help. Mentors provide social, emotional and practical support. Each young person alongside their Grandmentor agree a personalised support plan and set goals based on these needs. Working together they explore and review, over time, the young person’s challenges and priorities. These can range from career/education goals (CV’s, UCAS forms, job applications), budget planning, support accessing housing, dealing with conflict, stress, enhancing physical, mental health, wellbeing and lots more. We are looking for Grandmentors to join our new programme in East Lothian

This role involves using personal experience as a peer worker/volunteer to raise awareness/promote understanding about peer work. Previous discussions in the group have included pay and peer work, opportunities to progress in peer work, language in peer work and employer’s understanding of peer work. Currently the group is seeking to conduct peer research exploring people’s experiences as a peer worker and how this changes over time.

Lil is a community interest company that literally stands for Lower Impact Living. We are looking for more volunteers to help us in our zero waste, zero fuss and 100% feel good mission. We're looking for volunteers who we would train towards working solo in the Lil Hub retail arm. Key tasks include: - Communicating with the public - Handling money and app based checkout - Fulfilling in person and online orders - Following laid out practices to meet hygiene, environmental health and trading standards. - Keeping the shop presentable

Lammermuir Larder are looking for someone who will take on the running of their social media. This will be improving their existing Facebook page and raising their profile through using this and developing a new Twitter page. They would also love to hear from someone who would be interested in improving their website.

We are looking for volunteers to strengthen our team. Duties include growing from seed and nurturing in our polytunnel, creating and maintaining planters and hanging baskets. We also develop and maintain community garden areas.

The current Chairperson is planning to stand down in January 2023 and the Committee is looking to recruit her successor as soon as possible to allow for a handover period. The Chairperson manages a voluntary Committee of 10 friendly local people who are united by their love for the West Barns Village Hall. It is a beautiful, busy venue which provides the locals with facilities suitable for an array of different activities. The Hall is financially sustainable due to regular bookings, however, the Committee frequently applies for funding to seek further improvements and to offer new events and activities for the local people. The building has been recently refurbished and is in good condition. The Chairperson is expected to organise the Committee meetings (currently once every 4-6 weeks, prepare an agenda and chair the meetings. The role requires between 5-10 hours a month and is very flexible. Most activities can be carried out from home and good knowledge of digital communication is required. The role is satisfying and provides a great opportunity for somebody looking to hone their leadership skills and meet like-minded people.

EASE Online is delivered via the open-learning platform Module and the video-conferencing software Zoom over four weeks. There are four modules – for each module, you have a week to work through reading, films and activities in your own time, before meeting your fellow participants via Zoom for a facilitated group discussion. We estimate a time commitment of up to 3 hours per week. You can find out more information HERE. The course starts with an online Welcome Session via Zoom. You’ll then have a week to work through each module with the weekly Zoom discussions on the following four dates: Thursday 20th April 6-7pm Thursday 27th April 6-8pm Thursdays 4th, 11th, 18th May 6-8pm. All course participants are expected to have worked through the course materials and contributed to the online discussion forums before each weekly Zoom discussion.

Volunteer minimum commitment 3 hours per month, all work is online. Scottish Communities Climate Action Network (SCCAN)’s purpose is to inspire and promote, connect and support community-led action in Scotland to address the Climate Emergency. Please see our website: https://www.scottishcommunitiescan.org.uk/ Would you like to help take climate action to the next level? We have a new volunteer role available with our communications working groups! You would be helping in designing a video outlines, reaching out to people for them to film content (you don't need to do the filming yourself), combining the footage and editing the video, etc. Opportunity can be carried out using free software ie. Windows Movie Maker or software of the volunteers choice. You would be helping for a minimum of 3 hours per month, which would include attending one hour meetings every fortnight with the rest of the team. As a volunteer led organisation, our capacity to offer thorough training on communications work is limited so we would expect you to have some experience or to be adaptable. There will be some initial training on the way SCCAN operates. Our meetings are currently done online through zoom. If interested, please drop us an email at info@sccan.scot

Scottish Communities Climate Action Network (SCCAN)’s purpose is to inspire and promote, connect and support community-led action in Scotland to address the Climate Emergency. Please see our website: https://www.scottishcommunitiescan.org.uk/ Would you like to help take climate action to the next level? We have a new volunteer role available with our communications working groups! You would be helping for a minimum of three hours per month, to maintain our website, which would include attending one hour meetings every fortnight with the rest of the team. As a volunteer led organisation, our capacity to offer thorough training on communications work is limited so we would expect you to have some experience or to be adaptable. There will be some initial training on the way SCCAN operates. Our meetings are currently done online through zoom. If interested, please drop us an email at info@sccan.scot

We are a not-for-profit organisation specialising in care homes for the elderly. We currently have 98 care homes across England and Scotland. At Sanctuary Care, we have a passion for enriching lives – those of our residents, their families, and our staff. We proudly go beyond the standard expectations of good quality care to support our residents to live fulfilled lives. Our volunteers help us to enrich the lives of our residents and they are a vital part of our care home team. For more info, please go to https://www.sanctuary-care.co.uk/roles/volunteering to learn more and apply online.

Looking after St Columba’s Hospice Care charity collecting tins in a number of outlets (shops, cafes etc.) within an agreed area. Maintaining the Hospice’s presence and reputation within the community. Checking outlets every 2-6 months, collecting full tins and supplying replacements. Returning full tins to the Fundraising Team in a timely manner. Keeping paper work up to date and accurate. Where possible, attending your outlets within a week if they request a tin replacement/ pickup. Passing any identified issues/ problems raised by outlets/customers to the Fundraising Team. Asking outlets to display Hospice leaflets as and when required/ appropriate. Identifying and recruiting new tin outlets in your area. Helping with bucket collections and other fundraising activities.

At East Lothian Community Hospital, we are looking for Volunteer Ward Helpers to support patient care and the smooth running of the wards. Tasks include: • Support the distribution of food and drinks to patients including giving out meals and drinks, refilling water jugs • Support the cleaning up of dishes and cups following mealtimes • Help patients to complete menu cards • Visit patients to help them stay mentally active and socially engaged, depending on patient need • Accompany patients to other areas of the hospital • Answer telephones and door on ward and field enquiries/take messages • Stock up supplies • Undertake minor errands as directed by staff

Our Save the Children Charity Shop in Haddington has been a much loved part of the local community for years and continues to be hugely popular with customers and supporters, thanks to the kindness and generosity of the wonderful Volunteer Team. If you would like to volunteer with us all you will need is some enthusiasm and a desire to make a difference. Volunteer tasks include: *customer service *sorting donations *steaming clothes *visual merchandising You can choose how much time you dedicate, and we’ll give you training and support along the way. No special skills are needed, and we welcome people from all nationalities and backgrounds.

Fa’side Community Kitchen (FCK) is a registered Charity operating as a SCIO. Serving Tranent, and its surrounding villages, our aim is to tackle food inequalities and develop a provision that will support the Community to alleviate the pressures of food insecurity and food poverty. We will work alongside community partners to enable us to reduce the impact of food poverty, reduce isolation and relieve some of the hardships in our area, which is in the top 20% of SIMD, by delivering a fresh meal service , to include transport and activities that will enhance a persons mental health and well being. Having undergone a period of review we need members of the public to join our Board. We are keen to recruit members of the local community in East Lothian who are motivated, experienced and passionate about “building back better”. To find out more about joining the Board, please email Tracey@volunteereastlothian.org.uk

Volunteers would be expected to attend all the scheduled training in order to become a volunteer instructor. This would include completing 1:1 and group practical sessions, learning how to assist, advise and provide guidance through the delivery of baby massage and knowledge to be able to have group discussions about sleep, weaning and child brain development. After completion of the training the volunteer would be required to commit to deliver all session dates on 3 courses to a minimum of 10 parents and 10 babies in year 1 and a further 2 courses post qualification. The volunteer would be expected to compile a personal portfolio, keep a reflective diary, and complete additional reading and a practical assessment day. The volunteer would participate in regular support and supervision and attend volunteer support and training meetings at least once each year. It is important for volunteers to respect confidentiality within Midlothian Sure Starts framework.

Volunteers would be expected to attend all the scheduled training in order to become a volunteer instructor. This would include completing 1:1 and group practical sessions, learning how to assist, advise and provide guidance through the delivery of baby massage and knowledge to be able to have group discussions about sleep, weaning and child brain development. After completion of the training the volunteer would be required to commit to deliver all session dates on 3 courses to a minimum of 10 parents and 10 babies in year 1 and a further 2 courses post qualification. The volunteer would be expected to compile a personal portfolio, keep a reflective diary, and complete additional reading and a practical assessment day. The volunteer would participate in regular support and supervision and attend volunteer support and training meetings at least once each year. It is important for volunteers to respect confidentiality within Midlothian Sure Starts framework.

Every one of our stores relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support our staff. Quite simply, we cannot provide our services or raise funds without the amazing support of our volunteers. The time, support and the work they do is vital to us and the people we help. By helping out in one of our stores, you can make a difference to people and their families in Scotland who are isolated, scared or anxious about their condition.

Creative wellbeing volunteers should have a creative skill of their own and an understanding of how engaging with creativity can support positive wellbeing and reduce stress. They will be keen to share their creative skill with others. The Volunteer and Training Coordinator at Carers of East Lothian will support them by organising an opportunity to deliver a workshop introducing carers to the skill. A wide variety of skills could be introduced to carers, but could include: art, dance, drama, cooking, baking, yoga, writing, needlework, photography, pottery, knitting, music, holistic therapies, beauty. Carers of East Lothian will support the volunteer to identify a suitable venue, source resources, provide administrative support, advertise and promote the session, conduct risk assessments and support the facilitation of the session. Volunteers could provide a one of session, but it may be more suitable to run multiple sessions. If interest is high, volunteers may be invited to run further sessions in the future.

Volunteer Befrienders will provide weekly telephone support to unpaid adult carers in East Lothian. Befrienders will offer companionship through conversation. All befrienders will be offered a thorough training and support programme by CoEL and a dedicated supervisor, as well as opportunities to connect and socialise with other volunteers. Telephone befrienders should have some lived experience/ understanding of caring themselves. This can be their own experience, or it can be a developed understanding and empathy for those in a caring situation, perhaps because of a close family link. The aim of the befriending work is to support carers who may feel isolated, disconnected or in need of regular communication with someone who understands what they are going through. The carers that wish to participate in befriending will already be engaged with CoEL and the organisation will have a good understanding of their caring situation. Volunteer befrienders will be carefully matched with a carer based on their personal interests and circumstances with the aim of developing a fruitful relationship. There is the potential for volunteers to befriend more than one carer.

Are you passionate about positive mental health? Do you believe in the strength of community? Do you have a few hours to spare every 6-8 weeks (minimum commitment)? We are seeking new members to support Changes strategic development. We are particularly keen to hear from people who have accessed support for their mental health (with Changes or elsewhere). Changes is an inclusive organisation - we celebrate and welcome diversity. Email chair@changeschp.org.uk, sharing a short paragraph about yourself or call 0131 653 3977.

This is an opportunity to join the committee of the Bleachingfield centre. You will be part of a team of people who will have at its heart the centre and its users. You will be expected to attend quarterly meetings held at the centre. The next AGM will be the 30th November at 7pm. This is an exciting time to get involved as the committee will be concentrating on a plan for recovery from COVID for the next 2 years. They will also be offering training for new members and building the capacity of their members. This will range from roles and responsibilities, good governance, finance etc.

Aqua Fun, Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Ballet, Basketball, Boccia, Bowls, Breakdancing, Cheerleading, Climbing, Cricket, Crossfit, Daily Mile, Disability Sport, Fencing, Fitness, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Hip Hop Dance, Hockey, Indoors, Leadership, Netball, Outdoors, Physical Activity, Rugby, Running, Street Dance, Strength & Conditioning, Surfing, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tap Dance, Tennis, Trampolining, Volleyball, Wakeboarding Opportunities for individuals to be involved in coaching or leading various sports and activities through the Active Schools programme throughout East Lothian. Whether you are new to coaching or an experienced coach we can provide you opportunities to work with school aged children in a sporting environment with an opportunity to lead or assist with activities. Active Schools East Lothian is a joint initiative between East Lothian Council and sportscotland. The programme was identified as a key element of the Scottish Executive's drive to get more people in Scotland active, a commitment outlined in the National Physical Activity Strategy. The main aim of the Active Schools East Lothian is to offer school aged children the motivation and opportunities to adopt active, healthy lifestyles throughout their school years and into adulthood. They do this by supporting and sustaining a network of volunteers, coaches, leaders and teachers who in turn deliver extra curricular physical activity and sport before, during and after school and in the wider community. To help our volunteers we provide training opportunities through 'fit to coach'. 'More People, More Active, More Often' The Active Schools team consists of 5 primary and 6 secondary coordinators. All primary and secondary schools in East Lothian have a coordinator assigned to their school. These coordinators are responsible for working in partnership with Schools, Sports Development and Local Clubs to increase the range of quality opportunities for pupils to become physically active. Each primary coordinator is in charge of developing programmes for 5 to 7 schools in a cluster. There is a full-time secondary co-ordinator in each High School responsible for developing sport and physical activity. These co-ordinators develop extra-curricular programmes and assist with curricular delivery by offering alternative activities. Interested in volunteering with Active Schools? Please contact your local Active Schools Co-ordinator for further information.

Aqua Fun, Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Ballet, Basketball, Boccia, Bowls, Breakdancing, Cheerleading, Climbing, Cricket, Crossfit, Daily Mile, Disability Sport, Fencing, Fitness, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Hip Hop Dance, Hockey, Indoors, Leadership, Netball, Outdoors, Physical Activity, Rugby, Running, Street Dance, Strength & Conditioning, Surfing, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tap Dance, Tennis, Trampolining, Volleyball, Wakeboarding Opportunities for individuals to be involved in coaching or leading various sports and activities through the Active Schools programme throughout East Lothian. Whether you are new to coaching or an experienced coach we can provide you opportunities to work with school aged children in a sporting environment with an opportunity to lead or assist with activities. Active Schools East Lothian is a joint initiative between East Lothian Council and sportscotland. The programme was identified as a key element of the Scottish Executive's drive to get more people in Scotland active, a commitment outlined in the National Physical Activity Strategy. The main aim of the Active Schools East Lothian is to offer school aged children the motivation and opportunities to adopt active, healthy lifestyles throughout their school years and into adulthood. They do this by supporting and sustaining a network of volunteers, coaches, leaders and teachers who in turn deliver extra curricular physical activity and sport before, during and after school and in the wider community. To help our volunteers we provide training opportunities through 'fit to coach'. 'More People, More Active, More Often' The Active Schools team consists of 5 primary and 6 secondary coordinators. All primary and secondary schools in East Lothian have a coordinator assigned to their school. These coordinators are responsible for working in partnership with Schools, Sports Development and Local Clubs to increase the range of quality opportunities for pupils to become physically active. Each primary coordinator is in charge of developing programmes for 5 to 7 schools in a cluster. There is a full-time secondary co-ordinator in each High School responsible for developing sport and physical activity. These co-ordinators develop extra-curricular programmes and assist with curricular delivery by offering alternative activities. Interested in volunteering with Active Schools? Please contact your local Active Schools Co-ordinator for further information.

Fa'side Community Pantry in Tranent is a new set up to tackle poverty by providing food supplies such as dried and tinned goods, toiletries fresh meals. We are looking for Volunteers to help with the set-up of the pantry and to serve our members.

What might you be doing? Leading activities for volunteer recruitment. Talking to potential volunteers. Developing / running a recruitment campaign. Responding to volunteer enquiries by telephone, letter or email. Producing publicity advertising for volunteers. Writing news releases to appeal for volunteers. Sending out publicity to relevant organisations. Identifying possible roles for volunteers. Compiling and maintaining a database of volunteer contact details. Developing and maintaining contacts with local volunteer bureaux. Designing / contributing to an induction handbook for volunteers. Citizens Advice Bureaux are local, independent charities that provide free and confidential advice and information whoever you are and whatever your problem. There is a CAB in almost every community in Scotland, across almost 300 locations, helping more than 260,000 people each year.

You'll use your own car (fuel expenses covered) to take clients to health appointments around East Lothian and sometimes into Edinburgh (if that suits). Great way to meet nice people and a great way to help nice people and give back to the community. A lot of people find it very difficult to get to GP/ nurse appointments, hospital, dentist, physio, and you'll take them there and make a huge positive difference to their lives! It is very flexible in terms of hours and which areas you cover.

At Sporting Memories clubs, older adults come together to talk about and remember all things sport. The core of our work delivers reminiscence, social and inclusive physical activities that improve the mental and physical well-being of isolated older people (50+) living with dementia, depression, and other long-term conditions. We do this through tapping into people’s passion, knowledge and love of sport. Weekly club sessions are run & facilitated by volunteers who are supported by club coordinators. Full training is given & weekly resource packs provided to support each club meeting.

Collective advocacy creates a safe space for people to get together, support each other to explore shared issues and to find common ground. Being involved in this Collective Advocacy group involves using your experiences of being from a minority ethnic background and living with a mental health issue to campaign and influence the agendas and decisions that shape and affect your life.

This research role involves using your own lived experienced of eating disorders in a positive way to raise awareness, fight against stigma and campaign for change. Working as a team, ‘Seen but not Heard’ eating disorders collective advocacy have developed training around eating disorders, two films, awareness events, attended conferences, responded to/developed consultations, and have produced leaflets and resource packs.

Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 shops. Our stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK. Our retail stores are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities. We have loads of amazing stock donated to us every week, and this all needs to be sorted, tagged and put on the shop-floor for sale! Making sure our shops look fantastic is another task you can get involved with. You may also be required to help out on the till too, but we will show you how that works during your time volunteering with us. We value the contribution of everyone who supports Barnardo’s. You will be a friendly face of Barnardo’s by volunteering in one of our shops. It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but we’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability. Why we want you: Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 stores. Our stores sell lots of great donated and new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK. What you will be doing: Work on the till processing sales and returns Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing Create stylish window displays Replenish stock on the shop floor Stock-take and other administrative tasks The skills you need: Friendly and helpful Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s Flexible and willing to do a variety of the shop tasks What's in it for you: Have fun and meet new people Develop skills for your CV including confidence, teamwork and problem solving Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families Learning and development opportunities through our Volunteer Academy which includes access to Level 2 Qualifications and other accredited courses Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer Other information: Minimum age 14 Shop based Location: 147 High Street, Musselburgh, East Lothian, EH21 7DD, United Kingdom Disclaimer We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online through the link on this page, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on volunteering@barnardos.org.uk

This an opportunity to be part of the Musselburgh Museum & Heritage Group to bring together interesting exhibitions within Musselburgh Museum from April to September each year and sharing these exhibitions with members of the community while on duty within the museum and gaining more information on your community and beyond enriching your knowledge of East Lothian’s Heritage and preserve it for future generations

Scouting is all about helping young people build their skills, have fun, experience adventure and make friends and memories. We’re currently looking for volunteers to help lead our Tuesday Cub Scout Pack. No experience of Scouting? No problem! You don’t need to be Bear Grylls to be a Scout Leader! We’ll provide all the training and support you need. We help volunteers get the most out of their experiences at Scouts by providing flexible opportunities and support as part of a team of like-minded individuals. Our approach focuses on what you want to get out of volunteering with Scouts, while respecting how much time you can offer. And volunteering goes both ways. There are big benefits for you too – boosting your self confidence, building on your skills, meeting people, contributing to your community, making friends, feeling great and having a laugh. You can make a difference and ‘feel good’ at the same time! Like the sound of this? We look forward to explaining more about what’s involved! Please contact volunteer.nbscouts@gmail.com .

Front Desk and Administration volunteers will be responsible for the smooth running of our appointment system as you will be the first point of contact for our clients. You will be working closely with the rest of the team as well as using your own initiative when the need arises. You will also be responsible for completing postal tasks and updating record systems along with any admin duties as required by the General Advice Manager.

You will be part the CAB volunteering team supporting your local bureau to provide clients with the information that they need. What might you be doing? • Making sure clients are able to find the information they need easily. • Re-stocking and re-ordering leaflets. • Researching new leaflets available. • Checking for out-of-date information and replacing with up-to-date versions. Drafting and delivering presentations to potential and existing funders Citizens Advice Bureaux are local, independent charities that provide free and confidential advice and information whoever you are and whatever your problem. There is a CAB in almost every community in Scotland, across almost 300 locations, helping more than 260,000 people each year.

What might you be doing? • Greeting clients and visitors to the bureau • Writing letters, memos, emails, etc. for colleagues • Updating databases and information systems • Filing and photocopying • Taking minutes at meetings • Answering the telephone and taking messages where appropriate • Ordering stationery and other supplies • Completing social policy information forms • Ordering and organising information leaflets • Contacting clients for case checking Citizens Advice Bureaux are local, independent charities that provide free and confidential advice and information whoever you are and whatever your problem. There is a CAB in almost every community in Scotland, across almost 300 locations, helping more than 260,000 people each year.

Responsibilities will include: Help organising monthly carer support groups, including booking venues and inviting attendees, setting up and clearing down. In the case of an online group, this would involve providing administrative support via Zoom. Attending groups along with a Carer Support Worker to help facilitate, including meeting and greeting, provision of refreshments and promoting discussion and peer support.

Aqua Fun, Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Ballet, Basketball, Boccia, Bowls, Breakdancing, Cheerleading, Climbing, Cricket, Crossfit, Daily Mile, Disability Sport, Fencing, Fitness, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Hip Hop Dance, Hockey, Indoors, Leadership, Netball, Outdoors, Physical Activity, Rugby, Running, Street Dance, Strength & Conditioning, Surfing, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tap Dance, Tennis, Trampolining, Volleyball, Wakeboarding Opportunities for individuals to be involved in coaching or leading various sports and activities through the Active Schools programme throughout East Lothian. Whether you are new to coaching or an experienced coach we can provide you opportunities to work with school aged children in a sporting environment with an opportunity to lead or assist with activities. Active Schools East Lothian is a joint initiative between East Lothian Council and sportscotland. The programme was identified as a key element of the Scottish Executive's drive to get more people in Scotland active, a commitment outlined in the National Physical Activity Strategy. The main aim of the Active Schools East Lothian is to offer school aged children the motivation and opportunities to adopt active, healthy lifestyles throughout their school years and into adulthood. They do this by supporting and sustaining a network of volunteers, coaches, leaders and teachers who in turn deliver extra curricular physical activity and sport before, during and after school and in the wider community. To help our volunteers we provide training opportunities through 'fit to coach'. 'More People, More Active, More Often' The Active Schools team consists of 5 primary and 6 secondary coordinators. All primary and secondary schools in East Lothian have a coordinator assigned to their school. These coordinators are responsible for working in partnership with Schools, Sports Development and Local Clubs to increase the range of quality opportunities for pupils to become physically active. Each primary coordinator is in charge of developing programmes for 5 to 7 schools in a cluster. There is a full-time secondary co-ordinator in each High School responsible for developing sport and physical activity. These co-ordinators develop extra-curricular programmes and assist with curricular delivery by offering alternative activities. Interested in volunteering with Active Schools? Please contact your local Active Schools Co-ordinator for further information.

Scottish Communities Climate Action Network (SCCAN)’s purpose is to inspire and promote, connect and support community-led action in Scotland to address the Climate Emergency. Please see our website: https://www.scottishcommunitiescan.org.uk/ Would you like to help take climate action to the next level? We have a new volunteer role available with our communications working groups! You would be helping for a minimum of three hours per month, which would include attending one hour meetings every fortnight with the rest of the team. As a volunteer led organisation, our capacity to offer thorough training on communications work is limited so we would expect you to have some experience or to be adaptable. There will be some initial training on the way SCCAN operates. Our meetings are currently done online through zoom. If interested, please drop us an email at info@sccan.scot

Scottish Communities Climate Action Network (SCCAN)’s purpose is to inspire and promote, connect and support community-led action in Scotland to address the Climate Emergency. Please see our website: https://www.scottishcommunitiescan.org.uk/ Would you like to help take climate action to the next level? We have a new volunteer role available with our communications working groups! You would be helping for a minimum of three hours per month, which would include attending one hour meetings every fortnight with the rest of the team in addition to posting on instagram and doing work on there. As a volunteer led organisation, our capacity to offer thorough training on communications work is limited so we would expect you to have some experience or to be adaptable. There will be some initial training on the way SCCAN operates. Our meetings are currently done online through zoom. If interested, please drop us an email at info@sccan.scot

Scottish Communities Climate Action Network (SCCAN)’s purpose is to inspire and promote, connect and support community-led action in Scotland to address the Climate Emergency. Please see our website: https://www.scottishcommunitiescan.org.uk/ Would you like to help take climate action to the next level? We have a new volunteer role available with our communications working groups! You would be helping for a minimum of three hours per month, which would include attending one hour meetings every fortnight with the rest of the team. You would be helping in designing a video outlines, reaching out to people for them to film content (you don't need to do the filming yourself), combining the footage and editing the video, etc. As a volunteer led organisation, our capacity to offer thorough training on communications work is limited so we would expect you to have some experience or to be adaptable. There will be some initial training on the way SCCAN operates. Our meetings are currently done online through zoom. If interested, please drop us an email at info@sccan.scot

Walking improves our mental and physical health, and it’s even better in good company. Community Connections is part of the Scottish Health Walks Network. Our Buddy Walkers and Scone Walking leaders are trained with Paths for All to risk-assess walks suitable to most levels of mobility, insured once trained and certificated. Demand for this service is rising steeply and you’d be meeting an urgent local need. Once matched with someone suitable to you – which might be any age of adult, perhaps recovering from illness or operation, etc - you’d plan walks of a length or pace suitable to the member, in a location that suits their needs, from five minutes upwards! Coffee afterwards is encouraged. The long-term aim is to help members reconnect with the community and move on without our help.