East Lothian
volunteering opportunities
The Fraser Centre Community Trust
We are looking for a volunteer photographer who would be able to cover some of our events here at the Fraser Centre. For example our youth music night, or one of events
North Berwick Environment and Heritage Trust
Our mission is to conserve, enhance and celebrate the beautiful town of North Berwick and its setting. We are a very active and growing charity, with several exciting projects on the go, and would love you to join our lively and friendly Committee! We are looking for someone to become our Chair. This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape the charity as we apply for SCIO status, and to make a real contribution to the community and townscape of North Berwick. Please check out our website or get in touch directly if you'd like further information. Welcome aboard!
The Pennypit Centre Management Committee
We have two community gardens one at Prestonpans Community Centre and the other at Cuthill Park.
Kiltwalk
Sign up now to volunteer at the Edinburgh Kiltwalk!
Join our fantastic team of Kiltie volunteers and help support thousands of walkers as they take on the Edinburgh Kiltwalk and fundraise for a charity close to their heart. The Edinburgh Kiltwalk will take place across Edinburgh and East Lothian on Sunday 15 September.
With a selection of roles to choose from, there really is something for everyone! See our walkers off at the start line, welcome them across the finish line or help them recharge at one of our Pit Stops. You can also provide support on the route by cheering and directing walkers. You can do this on foot, by cycling or by driving – we have options to suit all.
Kiltwalk is Scotland’s largest mass participation walking event with over 145,000 people taking part since 2016. The kind-hearted Kiltwalk community have taken big strides for charities close to their hearts and together with The Hunter Foundation, have managed to raise a staggering £42.5 million to date. All funds raised have been distributed to 3,330 Scottish Charities.
Our walkers rely on the encouragement and motivation they receive from our volunteers and many report that this is what ultimately gets them across the finish line. Be part of a feel-good event, soak up the Kiltwalk atmosphere and meet like-minded people. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop new skills and gain valuable experience in the events industry. It truly is a rewarding day!
Kiltwalk
Sign up now to volunteer at the Edinburgh Kiltwalk!
Join our fantastic team of Kiltie volunteers and help support thousands of walkers as they take on the Edinburgh Kiltwalk and fundraise for a charity close to their heart. The Edinburgh Kiltwalk will take place across Edinburgh and East Lothian on Sunday 15 September.
With a selection of roles to choose from, there really is something for everyone! See our walkers off at the start line, welcome them across the finish line or help them recharge at one of our Pit Stops. You can also provide support on the route by cheering and directing walkers. You can do this on foot, by cycling or by driving – we have options to suit all.
Kiltwalk is Scotland’s largest mass participation walking event with over 145,000 people taking part since 2016. The kind-hearted Kiltwalk community have taken big strides for charities close to their hearts and together with The Hunter Foundation, have managed to raise a staggering £42.5 million to date. All funds raised have been distributed to 3,330 Scottish Charities.
Our walkers rely on the encouragement and motivation they receive from our volunteers and many report that this is what ultimately gets them across the finish line. Be part of a feel-good event, soak up the Kiltwalk atmosphere and meet like-minded people. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop new skills and gain valuable experience in the events industry. It truly is a rewarding day!
Volunteer Centre East Lothian
OUR YOUTH BEFRIENDING SERVICE IS DELIVERED THROUGHOUT EAST LOTHIAN TO YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 8 TO 16 YEARS.
We aim to have lots of fun and choice in activities while fostering a culture of healthy self-respect, positivity, increased self-confidence, and motivation. We hope to bring positivity and nurture to young people that are experiencing very difficult and challenging lifestyles.
Volunteer Centre East Lothian
OUR YOUTH BEFRIENDING SERVICE IS DELIVERED THROUGHOUT EAST LOTHIAN TO YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 8 TO 16 YEARS.
We aim to have lots of fun and choice in activities while fostering a culture of healthy self-respect, positivity, increased self-confidence, and motivation. We hope to bring positivity and nurture to young people that are experiencing very difficult and challenging lifestyles.
Volunteer Centre East Lothian
OUR YOUTH BEFRIENDING SERVICE IS DELIVERED THROUGHOUT EAST LOTHIAN TO YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 8 TO 16 YEARS.
We aim to have lots of fun and choice in activities while fostering a culture of healthy self-respect, positivity, increased self-confidence, and motivation. We hope to bring positivity and nurture to young people that are experiencing very difficult and challenging lifestyles.
Volunteer Centre East Lothian
OUR YOUTH BEFRIENDING SERVICE IS DELIVERED THROUGHOUT EAST LOTHIAN TO YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 8 TO 16 YEARS.
We aim to have lots of fun and choice in activities while fostering a culture of healthy self-respect, positivity, increased self-confidence, and motivation. We hope to bring positivity and nurture to young people that are experiencing very difficult and challenging lifestyles.
Volunteer Centre East Lothian
OUR YOUTH BEFRIENDING SERVICE IS DELIVERED THROUGHOUT EAST LOTHIAN TO YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 8 TO 16 YEARS.
We aim to have lots of fun and choice in activities while fostering a culture of healthy self-respect, positivity, increased self-confidence, and motivation. We hope to bring positivity and nurture to young people that are experiencing very difficult and challenging lifestyles.
Volunteer Centre East Lothian
OUR YOUTH BEFRIENDING SERVICE IS DELIVERED THROUGHOUT EAST LOTHIAN TO YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 8 TO 16 YEARS.
We aim to have lots of fun and choice in activities while fostering a culture of healthy self-respect, positivity, increased self-confidence, and motivation. We hope to bring positivity and nurture to young people that are experiencing very difficult and challenging lifestyles.
CHANGES Community Health Project
This is an opportunity to make a genuine, positive impact on somebody's life by volunteering as a befriender. The role involves providing 1-1 befriending to someone in the East Lothian community who is experiencing loneliness, isolation and/or challenges with their mental health. By helping people discover - or rediscover - past hobbies and interests and build their social confidence, you will help reconnect them to their local community.
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
From stunning boutiques full of designer gems to discount stores where you can grab a bargain, our charity shops are much-loved across Scotland.
We are looking for friendly volunteers to help our shop management team assist customers and donors, and ensure the shop is tidy and well stocked. Whether you have a passion for fashion and love chatting to customers, or you would prefer to be behind the scenes in our stockroom, your help could make a difference in your local community.
Our Retail Volunteer Anne shares why she loves volunteering, “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.”
We believe everyone has the right to live life to the full following the diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, long Covid, or a stroke. Our shops are vital in helping us raise the funds needed to provide services such as community support services, specialist nurses, advice and information, education, and peer support.
Join our fabulous team of Retail volunteers and learn new skills, make great friends, and make a real difference to people in Scotland who are isolated, scared, or anxious about their condition.
CAPS Independent Advocacy
Working as part of a collective advocacy team to raise awareness and speak about your own experiences of eating disorders. The role involves working with the collective advocacy development worker to deliver a lived experience workshop and facilitate a group discussion in various community settings throughout the Lothians including: universities, health etc. The role requires someone who is willing to share personal lived experience of an eating disorder of any kind, in order to educate and raise awareness around eating disorders; willingness to talk about and share experiences of eating disorders in various community settings including: universities, public events etc. Currently the group is also working on research and input into a new book around overcoming binge eating disorder.
Volunteer Centre East Lothian
🌟 Join Our Community of Compassion! 🌟
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you have a heart full of kindness and a desire to give back to your community? We're calling out to all warm-hearted souls who want to spread love and positivity!
At Community First East Lothian we believe that small acts of kindness can create big ripples of change. That's why we're looking for volunteers like you to join us in our mission to make the world a brighter, happier place.
Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or just starting your journey of giving back, there's a place for you in our community. There are countless ways for you to make a meaningful impact.
Here's why you should volunteer with us:
🌟 Make a Difference: Every moment you spend volunteering with us contributes to building a better, more compassionate world.
🌟 Build Connections: Join a diverse community of like-minded individuals who share your passion for helping others.
🌟 Grow Personally: Gain valuable skills, experiences, and personal fulfillment as you give your time and energy to meaningful causes.
🌟 Spread Joy: There's nothing quite like the feeling of bringing a smile to someone's face. Join us in spreading happiness wherever we go!
No matter your age, background, or experience level, we welcome you with open arms. Together, we can create a ripple effect of kindness that touches the lives of countless individuals.
Ready to join us in spreading warmth and positivity?
CHANGES Community Health Project
Are you familiar with local green spaces across East Lothian? Would you like to lead small groups of people on gentle walks or 'ponder wanders' in the local area, encouraging them to take in their surroundings with more awareness? These walks are held weekly on a Tuesday afternoon for around an hour in local parks and open spaces across East Lothian. Leading these groups you will be helping people improve their mental health by connecting to each other and the environment. The commitment can be flexible (no need to lead a walk every week) and training will be provided.
The Fraser Centre Community Trust
Friendly Fridays is a free drop in for anyone in the community wanting to make connections with others. It is a relaxed, informal space for anyone that might feel lonely or is new to the area. It welcomes people of any age and ability.
Who Cares Scotland
We are looking for volunteers who can provide a strong foundation to help strengthen their communities by helping Care Experienced children and young people engage in activities to build their skills and confidence and to be included, understood, respected, and valued in their communities.
The Group Work Volunteer role will work alongside our innovative and energetic East Lothian project team, supporting the delivery of the fortnightly East Lothian Champions Board groups. The group allows Care Experienced children and young people to build connections with others and provides a platform for them to raise their views and experiences to promote change.
This role will involve interacting with young people aged 12-17 through supporting and leading on a variety of activities e.g. arts/crafts/sports/general youth work at our fortnightly sessions as well as at our National events that happen throughout the year. This role will help build connection and belonging for Care Experienced young people and provide a platform to allow them to influence positive change. Providing transport to young people to and from the fortnightly sessions is a key need for the group.
Who Cares? Scotland is a people organisation. We invest in our people, our relationships and in a positive working culture. It’s important to us that our volunteer team is included, involved and motivated to change society.
We aim to recruit people with excellent qualities from a wide variety of backgrounds who share in our mission. We particularly welcome applications from individuals with care experience.
What will I be doing?
Supporting staff to undertake activities
Leading on activities
Supporting young people’s sense of belonging and connection
Building community ties, ensuring Care Experienced people are welcomed within communities.
Helping children and young people to have fun
Building children and young people’s confidence and self esteem
Being a positive role model
Kiltwalk
Apply now to volunteer at a Kiltwalk event in 2024!
Join our fantastic team of Kiltie volunteers and help support thousands of walkers as they take on Scotland’s ultimate walking challenge and fundraise for a charity close to their heart.
Sunday 11th August – Dundee Kiltwalk
Sunday 15th September – Edinburgh Kiltwalk
With a selection of roles to choose from, there really is something for everyone! See our walkers off at the start line, welcome them across the finish line or help them recharge at one of our Pit Stops. You can also provide support on the route by cheering and directing walkers. You can do this on foot, by cycling or by driving – we have options to suit all.
Kiltwalk is Scotland’s largest mass participation walking event with over 145,000 people taking part since 2016. The kind-hearted Kiltwalk community have taken big strides for charities close to their hearts and together with The Hunter Foundation, have managed to raise a staggering £42.5 million to date. All funds raised have been distributed to 3,330 Scottish Charities.
Our walkers rely on the encouragement and motivation they receive from our volunteers and many report that this is what ultimately gets them across the finish line. Be part of a feel-good event, soak up the Kiltwalk atmosphere and meet like-minded people. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop new skills and gain valuable experience in the events industry. It truly is a rewarding day!
Boys' Brigade Edinburgh, Leith and District Battalion
Our volunteers come along for a couple of hours a week on a Monday evening and get involved in facilitating our varied program for the youths, typical activities include games, sports and arts & crafts. We often participate in competitions, go on outings and arrange camp for our youths. We have various opportunities for training for our volunteers at local and national level. You can volunteer from 14+ as a Young Leader, with a wider range of roles for those aged 18+. There’s no upper age limit. We really do welcome applications from all ages. All volunteers working with youths are required to have a PVG. This will be facilitated by the company.
We are looking for new volunteers to join and assist during either or both session timings:-
6.00pm to 7.00pm - working with ages 5 upto 8
7.00pm - 8.30pm - age group 8 upto 11
7.00pm to 9pm - working with youths age 11 and above
NHS (East Lothian)
These are weekly evening drama classes for children and young people aged 8-16. Pupils will learn all about theatre and performing, with the opportunity to devise and stage a performance for the end of term. Volunteers will be required to help with running the classes. Activities could include setting up the space, running drama games and directing. Participants are invited to assist with lesson plans if interested. This experience will be particularly valuable for anyone studying drama or training towards childcare qualifications.
Coastal Communities Museum
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.
We reopen on Wednesday 3 April 2024.
Open 11.00am – 4.00pm
Wednesday – Saturday
Wednesday 3 April until Saturday 26 October 2024.
Pennypit Community Development Trust
Pennypit delivery is a hot food delivery service that runs every Friday. The delivery service is available to elderly and socially isolated. We deliver to 45 elderly and 15 socially isolated people within the PSG area. This service allows our staff and volunteers to provide extra support to people within our community. While the main priority is to provide them with a hot meal another positive outcome is that our staff and service users get contact for a small amount of time on drop off of their food before the weekend. For some, the person delivering their food is the only contact they have each week so we make sure to have a wee chat. This service has been another essential program within the befriending project and we are still seeing a need for it within the community with a small increase in numbers being added every month.
Heritage Connections
Heritage Connections is a recently constituted heritage collective in the PSG area supporting the existing heritage groups to develop, and raise the profile of heritage both locally and East Lothian wide. The Heritage Connections group sits as a subgroup of the area partnership with its membership consisting of local heritage group volunteers and local residents in the PSG area. As chair you will support the development and promotion of heritage projects/ events locally and support the area partnership plan to develop heritage linked to its key objectives.
2 hour meeting every 2 months for heritage connections; representation at Area Partnership meetings bi monthly 2 hour meeting every 2 months; occasional special Management Committee meetings; occasional events support with other heritage groups; attendance at the AGM. Role requires a minimum commitment of 12 months
CAPS Independent Advocacy
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.
North Berwick Environment and Heritage Trust
Our mission is to celebrate, conserve and enhance the beautiful town of North Berwick and its setting! We are growing as a charity and have decided to split the role of Secretary, so now we are seeking a Membership Secretary and a Minutes Secretary to join our friendly and active Committee.
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
From stunning boutiques full of designer gems to discount stores where you can grab a bargain, our charity shops are much-loved across Scotland.
We are looking for friendly volunteers to help our shop management team assist customers and donors, and ensure the shop is tidy and well stocked. Whether you have a passion for fashion and love chatting to customers, or you would prefer to be behind the scenes in our stockroom, your help could make a difference in your local community.
Our Retail Volunteer Anne shares why she loves volunteering, “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.”
We believe everyone has the right to live life to the full following the diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, long Covid, or a stroke. Our shops are vital in helping us raise the funds needed to provide services such as community support services, specialist nurses, advice and information, education, and peer support.
Join our fabulous team of Retail volunteers and learn new skills, make great friends, and make a real difference to people in Scotland who are isolated, scared, or anxious about their condition.
Royal Voluntary Service (East Lothian)
As a Community Transport Volunteer you will take clients to health appointments around East Lothian and sometimes into Edinburgh. It's a fantastic opportunity to meet and assist lots of lovely people who need assistance getting to appointments. 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). It's a fantastic way to assist and get to know people by helping them to appointments and also giving 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.
Royal Voluntary Service (East Lothian)
As a Community Transport Volunteer you will take clients to health appointments around East Lothian and sometimes into Edinburgh. It's a fantastic opportunity to meet and assist lots of lovely people who need assistance getting to appointments. 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). It's a fantastic way to assist and get to know people by helping them to appointments and also giving 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.
Royal Voluntary Service (East Lothian)
As a Community Transport Volunteer you will take clients to health appointments around East Lothian and sometimes into Edinburgh. It's a fantastic opportunity to meet and assist lots of lovely people who need assistance getting to appointments. 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). It's a fantastic way to assist and get to know people by helping them to appointments and also giving 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.
CHANGES Community Health Project
Do you enjoy walking? Are you able to gently motivate others? As a volunteer buddy walker you can share your love of walking as you help others become more active. Working one-to-one with people in East Lothian, you can enjoy going for a walk and creating new connections as you help someone rebuild their confidence to create a regular walking routine
The Kiltwalk (East Lothian)
Join our fantastic team of Kiltie volunteers and help support thousands of walkers as they take on the Edinburgh Kiltwalk and fundraise for a charity close to their heart. The Edinburgh Kiltwalk will take place across Edinburgh and East Lothian on Sunday 15 September.
With a selection of roles to choose from, there really is something for everyone! See our walkers off at the start line, welcome them across the finish line or help them recharge at one of our Pit Stops. You can also provide support on the route by cheering and directing walkers. You can do this on foot, by cycling or by driving – we have options to suit all.
Kiltwalk is Scotland’s largest mass participation walking event with over 145,000 people taking part since 2016. The kind-hearted Kiltwalk community have taken big strides for charities close to their hearts and together with The Hunter Foundation, have managed to raise a staggering £42.5 million to date. All funds raised have been distributed to 3,330 Scottish Charities.
Our walkers rely on the encouragement and motivation they receive from our volunteers and many report that this is what ultimately gets them across the finish line. Be part of a feel-good event, soak up the Kiltwalk atmosphere and meet like-minded people. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop new skills and gain valuable experience in the events industry. It truly is a rewarding day!
Inclusive Surfing Scotland
Inclusive Surfing Scotland is a new charity that delivers surfing experiences to children and adults with disabilities that restrict their access to the waves. We are recruiting in-water volunteers to support our surfers in the water, helping to push them into waves, catch them in the shallows and provide support and encouragement throughout. All volunteers will complete our in-house training (an online induction, followed by in-water training) and will be PVG checked. Help make our surfers experience in the waves unforgettable!
Musselburgh and District Citizens Advice Bureau
Citizens Advice Bureaux are local, independent charities that provide free and confidential advice and information whoever you are and whatever your problem.
As a Volunteer General Adviser you will support members of the local community with a variety of enquires, such as:
• Benefits
• Employment
• Consumer
• Relationships
• Housing
• Crisis Supports
And much more!
You will help to empower clients to understand their rights and what options they have available to make informed decisions. Each day as a generalist adviser will come with new and interesting learning opportunities. Generalist advisers provide support to clients in the local community by telephone, face to face appointments and email advice. 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
To apply please see our opportunities on Volunteero https://search.volunteero.org/288680
Barnardo's Scotland
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
North Berwick Environment and Heritage Trust
We are looking for a tech-savvy person to help us reach out to our community in new and exciting ways. Our mission is to conserve, enhance and celebrate the beautiful town of North Berwick and its setting. We are a very active and growing charity, with several exciting projects on the go, and would love you to join our lively and friendly Committee! We are looking for someone to manage and develop our website to make it even more attractive and informative, and to create and post items regularly on a variety of social media platforms. This is an important role and will suit an energetic and creative person. Please check out our website or get in touch directly if you'd like further information. Welcome aboard!
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Join our fantastic team of Kiltie volunteers and help support thousands of walkers as they take on the Edinburgh Kiltwalk and fundraise for a charity close to their heart. The Edinburgh Kiltwalk will take place across Edinburgh and East Lothian on Sunday 15 September.
With a selection of roles to choose from, there really is something for everyone! See our walkers off at the start line, welcome them across the finish line or help them recharge at one of our Pit Stops. You can also provide support on the route by cheering and directing walkers. You can do this on foot, by cycling or by driving – we have options to suit all.
Kiltwalk is Scotland’s largest mass participation walking event with over 145,000 people taking part since 2016. The kind-hearted Kiltwalk community have taken big strides for charities close to their hearts and together with The Hunter Foundation, have managed to raise a staggering £42.5 million to date. All funds raised have been distributed to 3,330 Scottish Charities.
Our walkers rely on the encouragement and motivation they receive from our volunteers and many report that this is what ultimately gets them across the finish line. Be part of a feel-good event, soak up the Kiltwalk atmosphere and meet like-minded people. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop new skills and gain valuable experience in the events industry. It truly is a rewarding day!
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Suitable for groups, One-off volunteering
Sign up now to volunteer at the Edinburgh Kiltwalk!
Join our fantastic team of Kiltie volunteers and help support thousands of walkers as they take on the Edinburgh Kiltwalk and fundraise for a charity close to their heart. The Edinburgh Kiltwalk will take place across Edinburgh and East Lothian on Sunday 15 September.
With a selection of roles to choose from, there really is something for everyone! See our walkers off at the start line, welcome them across the finish line or help them recharge at one of our Pit Stops. You can also provide support on the route by cheering and directing walkers. You can do this on foot, by cycling or by driving – we have options to suit all.
Kiltwalk is Scotland’s largest mass participation walking event with over 145,000 people taking part since 2016. The kind-hearted Kiltwalk community have taken big strides for charities close to their hearts and together with The Hunter Foundation, have managed to raise a staggering £42.5 million to date. All funds raised have been distributed to 3,330 Scottish Charities.
Our walkers rely on the encouragement and motivation they receive from our volunteers and many report that this is what ultimately gets them across the finish line. Be part of a feel-good event, soak up the Kiltwalk atmosphere and meet like-minded people. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop new skills and gain valuable experience in the events industry. It truly is a rewarding day!
Can you spare 1/2 hours per week to support families within Edinburgh?
Volunteering Matters are a national volunteering charity. We are looking for "Family Support" Volunteers in the City of Edinburgh, who can offer practical, social and emotional support to a local family in need.
Our Family Supporters programme recruits, trains and supports volunteers, matching them 1:1 with parents and families facing a range of life challenges and barriers. Volunteers help families, spending 1:1 time together on a personalised set of goals chosen by the family, for the family.
These goals may including achieving improved living standards, building confidence and soft skills, budgeting, healthier eating, better school life, improving health and wellbeing or introducing parents to community resources, and lots more.
If you have an understanding of the challenges that families are facing and would like to use your life experiences and skills to support others, this could be the role for you!
As a volunteer, you will build a strong relationship based on trust and mutual respect, acting as a friendly face who listens and cares about the family.
Being a trustee brings lots of opportunities and there are many reasons why people take on the role. If you’re passionate about making a difference then this could be the role for you! As a Girlguiding Scotland trustee, you’ll have the opportunity to use your skills, knowledge and experience to support our work. You’ll make a difference to the lives of thousands of girls. The trustee board focuses on the strategy and performance of Girlguiding Scotland ensuring we continue to develop in response to member needs. Currently the main focus for our work is on providing a motivating and rewarding volunteer experience so that we can build capacity to enable more girls to join Girlguiding in Scotland, thereby ensuring we can sustain the organisation for the future.
As a trustee, you will contribute to shaping the future direction for Girlguiding Scotland and be responsible for ensuring the charity meets all legal obligations. You must be eligible to serve as a trustee of a charity, including being aged 18 or over at the time of appointment. Find out more here about who can be a trustee.
As a trustee you will be an active member of the trustee board, which is chaired by the chief commissioner (our most senior volunteer). The board is responsible for the governance and overall effective management of Girlguiding Scotland. The trustee board ensures that Girlguiding Scotland works within the legal, charitable, and financial requirements of a charity, meets regulatory requirements and promotes good practice.
We’re for all girls and we want Girlguiding Scotland to be a safe and welcoming space for every person that wants to join us. Our trustee board should be as diverse as the girls that we support and inspire which is why we encourage trustee applications from people of all backgrounds. In particular, we would welcome trustee applications from people with disabilities and individuals from ethnic minority groups.
You can find out more about the role by downloading the application pack from our website.
Why we want you
Parent to Parent is the National Autistic Society’s award-winning UK wide confidential emotional support helpline which is provided over the phone by trained volunteers, who are all parents of autistic children and adults. The volunteers all have personal experience of autism and the impact it has on their own families. They are there to give parents and carers the opportunity to talk through any issues, feelings or problems they’re experiencing. They can suggest helpful strategies, signpost them to other sources of information and support, or just provide a non-judgmental listening ear. Volunteers provide this from their own home.
All volunteers must be a parent or primary carer of an autistic child or adult.
What you will be doing
Calling parents and carers of autistic children and adults who have contacted the Parent to Parent Emotional Support Helpline
Providing emotional support and a non-judgemental listening ear to other parents and carers
Signposting parents, when appropriate, to information and advice services via email
Recording details of interactions with parents on the service’s secure system
Dealing appropriately with confidential information and documentation in line with the service’s policies
Some occasional travel to attend training and forums will be necessary
You will need access to your own computer/laptop with internet access
What will I get out of it?
You will get to meet the inspirational faces of community groups across the UK and immerse yourself in their work; use your existing skills in a rewarding fashion whilst developing new ones; guide members to become more inclusive; network with other like-minded individuals helping grassroots sports groups survive; and so much more. Our volunteers say that making a positive difference to our members is what they most enjoy about volunteering at Sported.
What will I do as a Sported volunteer?
You'll use your professional skills and lived experience to help groups overcome operational challenges, become better equipped for the future, and tackle inequality in sport.
Most of our roles are quite flexible and work around your schedule. We do our best to only share opportunities we think are relevant to you. With most of our volunteering support being delivered digitally, it’s even easier to get started supporting members across our network.
What will I get out of it?
You will get to meet the inspirational faces of community groups across the UK and immerse yourself in their work; use your existing fundraising skills in a rewarding fashion whilst developing new ones; guide members to become more inclusive; network with other like-minded individuals helping grassroots sports groups survive; and so much more. Our volunteers say that making a positive difference to our members is what they most enjoy about volunteering at Sported.
What will I do as a Sported volunteer?
You'll use your professional skills and lived experience to help groups overcome operational challenges, become better equipped for the future, and tackle inequality in sport.
Most of our roles are quite flexible and work around your schedule. We do our best to only share opportunities we think are relevant to you. With most of our volunteering support being delivered digitally, it’s even easier to get started supporting members across our network.
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Home-based volunteering, Suitable for groups
At Nourish, our new project looks at researching the ‘British restaurants’ government initiative of the 1940s to develop a Public Dining concept that will support local communities today.
British Restaurants were created to provide a hot, healthy, and cheap meal (9p equivalent to £1.50 today) to those who needed it such as those who had homes destroyed by bombings, ran out of food rations, were desperate for support and a place to socialise and to feel a part of a community. By 1943 there was more than 2,000 restaurants serving 500,000 meals a day. Restaurants were set up by local councils in safe spaces from town halls to local churches, they also featured artwork to make the space engaging and joyful- not just a simple soup kitchen but a proud place for community.
We want individuals from all backgrounds, anywhere in Scotland, with a range of skills and abilities to join us on researching this forgotten history!
We are also interested in learning from international examples of state-subsidized dining experiences as further inspiration for our framework of Public Diners. Our current community researchers have found examples all over the world such as: Milk Bars (Poland), Hawker Centres (Singapore), Langar’s (Sikh Gurdwara), Peoples Commune Kitchens (China) and many more.
This is a mostly at home role, where volunteers can access online collections and archives for anything relating to British Restaurants in Scotland. Volunteers are encouraged, if able, to visit local museums, archives, and libraries for this research also. We will provide support and training for volunteers for accessing these materials.
The role also includes interviewing members of the public who may have visited/ used these restaurants during World War Two and after. We will also be interviewing individuals who also used international examples of state subsidised restaurants. This will involve the actual interviewing but recording and transcribing the session. We will also provide support and training (through a separate group) on this. This means that occasionally a volunteer may need to travel to interviewing locations. Volunteers will be reimbursed for travel and related costs, this will be further explained during onboarding. Volunteers can also be involved with outreach strategies to find interviewees.
All these resources and materials will be used to create a touring exhibition on British Restaurants as evidence and inspiration to how they would work today; Public Diners. Volunteers also have the opportunity to assist in the curation of this exhibition.
This is a great opportunity for those interested in advancing their academic journey or career in the heritage sector or even if you are interested in local history!
For more information about the project and the type of research we are looking for please visit our website: https://www.nourishscotland.org/projects/public-diners/
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Home-based volunteering, Board/trustee role
Creative XR Theatre Lab and SCIO Produced Moon is looking for new trustees who are excited by what we do, who share our values, and who are interested in bringing their experience in finance to join our team.
Our board is looking to grow later this year, adding another voice to our Trustees. Produced Moon is specifically looking for someone interested in our Treasurer role.
Produced Moon is a young arts organisation in an innovative and rapidly growing sector. As our treasurer you would both support us as we deliver the ongoing financial management of the organisation as well as help us think strategically about our future, building financial processes and structures as we grow. This role is great for someone who is interested in gaining board experience and working in a hands-on, collaborative role to support an arts charity delivering meaningful creative projects.
We’re looking for someone who is excited by what Produced Moon does, who shares our values, and who is interested in bringing their experience in finance to join our team. You don’t need to have worked in charity finance before, or have been a board member, and we can offer support and guidance for people who are new to working with charity finances in this way and are keen to learn.
Please read full role descriptions on our website to apply: https://www.producedmoon.co.uk/workwithus
Location: All Scotland ,England, Wales, Northern Ireland
For further information, please contact board@producedmoon.co.uk or visit https://www.producedmoon.co.uk/workwithus
The deadline is Thursday 08 August 2024 at 17:00.
As a CHSS Community Connector you can support CHSS any time or anywhere, giving as much or as little time to the tasks as you wish. As long as you have access to a smartphone, tablet or computer you can get involved to ensure No Life is Half Lived.