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East Lothian volunteering opportunities

Listening Peers Mentor

Bridges Project
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.
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Assistant at Musselburgh Community Food Pantry

Musselburgh East Community Association
• We are looking for volunteers, who have a warm, friendly, and welcoming manner, who have good organisational and communication skills and lots of patience, to join our team. • We are establishing a food pantry that will respond to local need to address poverty. • Families/individuals who use the pantry will become members of the Pantry and in exchange for a small fee, they will be able to choose goods to take away. • It is essential that all times, that we provide a welcoming atmosphere where customers feel safe to use the service that we provide. • Your role will also include stock management, identifying gaps in stock and contributing ideas to make this service work for the community that it serves.
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General Gardener/Landscaper

Heavy Sound CIC
To work in partnership with Heavy Sound to deliver a service for people on unpaid work in the community (Cockenzie House). As the main gardener, you will be responsible for showing people how to use tools, using your knowledge to upskill people on all aspects of gardening, delegating tasks to the group and making sure that tasks are completed to a good standard.
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Marketing & Social Media Volunteer

The Bronx Boxing Cic
You're maybe not a boxer, but do you tick all of these boxes? Do you have experience in promoting organisations in social media platforms? Do you have experience in all social media platforms? Do you enjoy engaging with the community? Than we need your expertise and help! We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and reliable volunteer to support our community engagement. Candidate will work on producing and implementing a marketing plan as well as maintaining communication across our social media platforms such as facebook, Instagram & twitter
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Cheer Squad Volunteer

Alzheimer Research UK
Join us at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival by signing up to our Cheer Squad near Musselburgh beach. 65 incredible supporters are taking part in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival this year. Runners will tackle either a half or full marathon through this iconic city raising vital funds for dementia research. They need your support and encouragement to get them across the finish line. We will see all the runners at mile 8!
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Chair

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!
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Ward Helper – Palliative Care

NHS (East Lothian)
• Support the distribution of food and drinks to patients including giving out meals and drinks, refilling water jugs, checking and recording fridge temperatures • Assist and prompt patients to eat their meals as directed by Ward Staff (if volunteer has participated in training & agreed by ward) • Support the cleaning up of dishes and cups following mealtimes • Help patients to complete menu cards • Chat with patients to help them stay mentally active and manage any anxieties caused by hospital stay • Spend quality time participating in meaningful activities with patients i.e. puzzles, games and jigsaws. Use virtual visiting equipment with patients and families cleaning the equipment between use and ensure it is charged • Complete ‘What Matters To Me’ board near bed, which will create conversations • Accompany patients to other areas of the hospital as required • Answering telephones and door on ward and fielding enquiries, taking messages and completing routine paperwork • Stocking up supplies and minor errands for staff
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Retail Café Volunteer

Royal Voluntary Service
We need more volunteers to help us run our busy café in Haddington. We are a busy café located within East Lothian Community Hospital which is mainly run by a friendly group of volunteers who generously give up their time to ensure patients and healthcare professionals have a clean and well run café to go to for food and refreshments. Our café is open between 9am-3pm, Monday to Friday and any time that someone is able to give up to help us would be greatly appreciated.
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Retail Volunteer - Dunbar

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.   
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Various Shop Based Volunteers Required (North Berwick)

Oxfam
What Do We Need Help With? There are so many different roles you can do as a volunteer for Oxfam, there's bound to be a role that suits you! Shop Assistant Volunteer - covering a bit of everything in the shop. Trainee Lead Volunteer - get some supervisory experience, learn how to run a shift in the Shop Manager's absence. Online sales Volunteer - Spot the unusual donations when they come in, research their value, list them and despatch them when they sell. A way to learn about e-commerce. Stockroom Volunteer - Not comfortable yet to go on the shop floor? No problem, join our stockroom team and be part of the Oxfam family. Admin and Recruitment Volunteer - Help the shop team with the recruitment and training records of the volunteers and learn about the admin processes required with running a shop. Social Media Volunteer - Do you have some pizazz with social media posts? Can you engage with new followers? Some of our shop teams could do with your help! Why we want you Together we can help people facing poverty all over the world – all from right here, in this very shop. Join our friendly team as an Oxfam Volunteer and you’ll find yourself at the heart of your community, making amazing things happen. What Oxfam does Oxfam is a movement of people from around the world who won’t live with poverty. We have two key aims: Responding to emergencies happening in the world now, giving vital support to people facing poverty due to conflict, climate change and natural disasters. Empowering communities to challenge and change systems that promote inequality, so together we can beat poverty for good. Oxfam shops have been fundraising to support Oxfam’s work since 1947, raising millions every year to support people facing poverty. Find out more about Oxfam’s work at oxfam.org.uk
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Youth Befriender (East Lothian)

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.
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Youth Befriender (East Lothian)

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.
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Youth Befriender (East Lothian)

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.
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Youth Befriender (East Lothian)

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.
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Youth Befriender (East Lothian)

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.
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Youth Befriender (East Lothian)

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.
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Volunteer General Adviser

Musselburgh and District Citizens Advice Bureau
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 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
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North Berwick Retail Volunteer

Save the Children Shop - North Berwick
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.
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Volunteer Museum Attendant

Battle Of Prestonpans 1745 Heritage Trust
We are looking to expand our team of enthusiastic and reliable volunteers to run our new museum, based in Prestonpans Town Hall. From running the reception and small gift shop, to guiding guests around the exhibitions, from running family-friendly craft activities to supporting historical research projects, we are looking to build a team which is involved and engaged in what we do. The main task of our volunteer is to support the museum being open at weekends, giving as many or as few days as you can.
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Child Wellbeing Protection Officer

The Bronx Boxing Cic
1. Ensure that the child protection procedures are understood and adhered to by all at the club. 2. Establish and maintain the complaints procedures as per BSL Child Protection guidelines. 3. Attend the Child Protection workshops ‘Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport’ and ‘Child Wellbeing and Protection Officer’. 4. Be familiar with current child protection legislation and Children (Scotland) act 1995. 5. Understand the Boxing Scotland Limited child protection procedures, rules and regulations and seek clarification on any areas you feel unsure of from Children First or the BSL Child Protection Officer. 6. In the event of a complaint being made ensure that the complaints procedures are met in accordance with the ABS child protection guidelines and see the procedures through to the final decision. 7. Record all information in relation to any incidents/significant incidents or disclosures. 8. If unable to attend any executive committee meeting, a report/apology should be sent to the club secretary. 9. To be actively involved in the vetting and recruitment processes of new staff and/or volunteers at the club and to monitor their conduct throughout their time with the club. 10. Responsible for the safe and responsible filing and storage of confidential details and documents. 11. You will be required to go through the PVG Scheme checks with an BSL Signator
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Volunteer for Eating Disorder Collective Advocacy Project

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.
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Group Work Support Volunteer - East Lothian

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
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Kiltwalk Event Support

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 28th April – Glasgow Kiltwalk Sunday 2nd June – Aberdeen Kiltwalk 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!
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Community First Volunteer

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. From lending a helping hand at local shelters to organizing community events that bring joy to all, 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?
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Social Media Organiser

Musselburgh and District Citizens Advice Bureau
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? • Working with the bureau manager and colleagues to produce content for Facebook, Twitter, blogs and/or other social media platforms • Engaging with others on social media, sharing external content where appropriate monitoring and any inappropriate materials. • Ensuring the CAB policy on social media is followed at all times • Monitoring performance of social media posts and producing reports as required. 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.
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Volunteer Delivery Driver

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.
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Volunteers

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.
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Secretary

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.
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Management Committee Member

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.
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Board Members including Chair and Vice Chair

CHANGES Community Health Project
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 to appoint new members of the Board of Trustees to support Changes strategic development. Our Trustees are there to lead, control and supervise the organisation’s activities. The main responsibilities of a Trustee are detailed below (Scottish Charity for Voluntary Organisation definitions): • Set and maintain the vision, mission and values of the organisation. • Develop direction, strategy and planning. • Ensure the organisation has the structure and resources for its work. • Establish policies and procedures to govern organisational activity, including guidance for the board, volunteers, and staff. • Establish systems for reporting and monitoring. • Manage risk and ensure compliance and accountability with the governing document, external regulators and the law. • Make certain that the financial affairs of the organisation are conducted properly and are accurately reported.
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Social Policy Worker

Musselburgh and District Citizens Advice Bureau
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.
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Christmas Events Team Member

Cockenzie House and Gardens
Cockenzie House & Gardens puts on an amazing Christmas Lights display. This will be our third year and it is going to be bigger and better than ever. Big switch on is Friday 1st December We also have a Christmas market also starting that day. We have been inundated with crafters wanting stalls so we would like to extend the market until 15th December. We need to get all the market space and the gardens ready for our Christmas activities – it’s not about gardening. It’s about setting things up and helping us to make sure everything goes smoothly.
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Trustee

Brunton Theatre Trust
Applications are encouraged from all those who have an interest in theatre and the arts and / or youth arts. More information about the Trust and the range of skills required, are detailed here https://bit.ly/brunton-trustees The Brunton Theatre Trust is a registered Scottish Charity (SCO 22422). Appointments to the Trust will not be remunerated.
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Support Session Volunteer

VoiceAbility (East Lothian)
Could you support unpaid carers or people with disabilities to access benefits? Could you help someone find local services? Could you help someone understand the information they have been given about their care and support? Could you support or lead a group of people on a topic of interest? You could help improve the quality of someone’s life. This role is ideal for social work students, an interest in the care sector or retired professionals. Support Session Volunteers help our clients with general advocacy, supporting people with a variety of challenges. This helps us to reduce waitlists and support more individuals by: • Helping clients understand about advocacy • Supporting clients to self-advocate with our tool kits • Signposting clients to other services where required • Supporting the service to deliver “collective” advocacy sessions • Light Touch Advocacy • Supporting advocates with casework • Promotion of services and the organisation • Logging activity onto our systems Volunteer, Ben’s priorities changed after a serious illness. “I wanted to give something back. It’s really rewarding as you get to use your knowledge and skills for a really good purpose.” You’ll develop skills in communication and confidentiality, add experience and knowledge to your CV, and know you’re making a genuine difference to people’s lives.
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Service Team Volunteer

VoiceAbility (East Lothian)
Can you help promote services to local people in your community? Can you help at events and awareness raising sessions? You could help improve access to services in your community. This role is ideal for people who already have a connection to their community or would like to build one. The Service Team Volunteer role supports in the delivery of advocacy and other services by: • Helping clients understand about advocacy • Attending events and awareness raising activities • Networking and promoting our services and organisation • Signposting to other services • Building professional relationships and partnership working • Supporting our community engagement programmes in your local area Volunteering with VoiceAbility is ideal for people who have or want experience in human rights, health, care and wellbeing - but we care more about your values and empathy than your level of experience. Volunteer, Ben’s priorities changed after a serious illness: “I wanted to give something back. It’s really rewarding as you get to use your knowledge and skills for a really good purpose.” You’ll develop skills in communication and confidentiality, add experience and knowledge to your CV, and know you’re making a genuine difference to people’s lives. As a volunteer you’ll receive full training, support from the volunteer team and your local advocates, and paid expenses.
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Edinburgh Marathon Festival - Cheer Squad

Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity
The Edinburgh Marathon Festival is the pinnacle for many serious runners, the fantastic all-encompassing routes takes in some of Edinburgh’s most iconic landmarks as well as offering picturesque views along the East Lothian coastline. Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity have over 150 runners taking part in the event on Sunday the 26th of May and we want to show them just how much they are appreciated. So dust off the cow bells and get those lungs ready to cheer on our runners! The timings for this opportunity is from 9:30am to 2pm (on Sunday the 26th of May) so if you can spare a few hours and want to come join in the fun, we would love to have you! This is a great opportunity for anyone that enjoys interacting with the public and would like to have a direct impact by supporting those who are raising vital funds that help our young patients, their families and our NHS heroes at the hospital. If you would like more information or have any questions before registering an interest then please feel free to contact our Fundraising Volunteer Manager, Becky, by e-mail volunteer@glasgowchildrenshsopitalcharity.org or by phone 07388 222168. We look forward to welcoming you to Team GCHC! If you are interested please click the ‘apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow at 0141 226 3431.
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Instructor role for A Good Start Programme

Midlothian Sure Start (East Lothian)
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.
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Instructor role for A Good Start Programme

Midlothian Sure Start (East Lothian)
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.
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Meaningful Activity Volunteer

NHS (East Lothian)
• Carry out meaningful activities 1:1 with patients, such as painting, pampering, games, music, looking at old photos, quizzes etc • Taking part in socialising group activities such as arts & crafts, movies and listening to music • Support the set up and tidy up of activities e.g. Afternoon Teas and crafts • Physical activities e.g. accompanying patients for walks with the consent of staff. • Support staff with collecting patients from the wards and accompanying them to the on-site Meaningful Activity Centre • To bring to the attention any concerns about patients to a member of staff
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Retail Volunteer - Haddington

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. 
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Various Shop Based Volunteers Required (Haddington)

Oxfam
What Do We Need Help With? There are so many different roles you can do as a volunteer for Oxfam, there's bound to be a role that suits you! Shop Assistant Volunteer - covering a bit of everything in the shop. Trainee Lead Volunteer - get some supervisory experience, learn how to run a shift in the Shop Manager's absence. Online sales Volunteer - Spot the unusual donations when they come in, research their value, list them and despatch them when they sell. A way to learn about e-commerce. Stockroom Volunteer - Not comfortable yet to go on the shop floor? No problem, join our stockroom team and be part of the Oxfam family. Admin and Recruitment Volunteer - Help the shop team with the recruitment and training records of the volunteers and learn about the admin processes required with running a shop. Social Media Volunteer - Do you have some pizazz with social media posts? Can you engage with new followers? Some of our shop teams could do with your help! Why we want you Together we can help people facing poverty all over the world – all from right here, in this very shop. Join our friendly team as an Oxfam Volunteer and you’ll find yourself at the heart of your community, making amazing things happen. What Oxfam does Oxfam is a movement of people from around the world who won’t live with poverty. We have two key aims: Responding to emergencies happening in the world now, giving vital support to people facing poverty due to conflict, climate change and natural disasters. Empowering communities to challenge and change systems that promote inequality, so together we can beat poverty for good. Oxfam shops have been fundraising to support Oxfam’s work since 1947, raising millions every year to support people facing poverty. Find out more about Oxfam’s work at oxfam.org.uk
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Shop Volunteer

Oxfam (East Lothian)
We will give you all the training and support you need so you will develop your skills as part of our team. You don’t need to have any experience – we’ve got you covered. You can also get some lunch and travel costs too. Whatever you need, we’re here to help. As a Sales Assistant Volunteer you’ll develop skills that boost your confidence: • Improving your communication skills in this customer-facing role • Serving customers on the till, handling cash and card payments • Creating a friendly shop environment to make everyone feel welcome • List and despatch items for Online Shop Volunteering can be very flexible to suit you. So even if your availability or skills don’t match this role, get in touch and we will find something right for you. By volunteering for a few hours a week, you will meet new people and have some fun for a good cause.
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Shop Volunteer

Oxfam (East Lothian)
We will give you all the training and support you need so you will develop your skills as part of our team. You don’t need to have any experience – we’ve got you covered. You can also get some lunch and travel costs too. Whatever you need, we’re here to help. As a Sales Assistant Volunteer you’ll develop skills that boost your confidence: • Improving your communication skills in this customer-facing role • Serving customers on the till, handling cash and card payments • Creating a friendly shop environment to make everyone feel welcome • List and despatch items for Online Shop Volunteering can be very flexible to suit you. So even if your availability or skills don’t match this role, get in touch and we will find something right for you. By volunteering for a few hours a week, you will meet new people and have some fun for a good cause.
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Fa'side Community Pantry Volunteer

Volunteer Centre East Lothian
The Fa'side Community Pantry in Tranent is an initiative set up to tackle food poverty. We are looking for Volunteers to help with the running of the pantry and to serve the members of the community. You will be assisting by helping keep the pantry area clean and tiny. Organising and checking stock to ensure it is in date and suitable to hand out. Aswell as helping with food donations and deliveries. Overall, you will be getting to help and interact with the community.
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Treasurer

The Bronx Boxing Cic
MAIN DUTIES: 1. Responsible for the club finances 2. Deal efficiently and effectively with all invoices and bills 3. Keep up to date records of all the financial transactions 4. Ensure that funds are spent properly 5. Issue receipts and record all money received 6. Attend committee meetings and present the budget report 7. Prepare the end of year accounts to present to the auditors 8. In agreement with the committee plan the annual budget 9. Monitor the budget throughout the year 10. Do annual pre-season projections for the season ahead, to plan and budget accordingly 11. If position involves regulated work with children, you will be required to go through the PVG Scheme checks with an BSL Signatory
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Retail Volunteer-Musselburgh, High Street 55922/A8

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
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Digital Communications Officer

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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‘Time For Me’ Grant Administration Volunteer

Carers of East Lothian
We have been awarded a grant from the Scottish Government, with the purpose of increasing the range and choice of breaks from caring for unpaid carers. This enabled us to set up the Carers of East Lothian ‘Time for Me’ Fund, offering individual grants to carers across East Lothian who are in need of financial help to support them to get a break from their caring situation. We’re seeking a volunteer to help with the administration of this programme and support the lead worker on the project, with full training provided. CoEL is a welcoming, friendly team of staff and volunteers with genuine enthusiasm for the work we do.
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OPPORTUNITY: Join Young Scot’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Champions Panel!

  • Young Scot
  • Home-based volunteering

Young Scot is looking for young people aged 11-25 to join our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Champions Panel. Project Information: 🎂 11 to 25-years-old (inclusive) 📅 From April 2024 to March 2025 👥 Meeting every 3 months (a mix of online and in-person sessions) 🗺️ Anywhere in Scotland 🎟 Travel costs covered About the DEI Champions Panel At Young Scot we’re working hard to make sure we achieve diversity, equity and inclusion in everything we do – from our working culture to the opportunities we provide to young people. We’re also dedicated to being an explicitly anti-racist organisation. The DEI Champions Panel will lead, support and challenge us on this journey. This could include: - Creating social media content on topics important to you - Sharing your thoughts on new Young Scot work - Helping to develop a new DEI Strategy for Young Scot You don’t need any experience to apply, but it would be great if you had an interest in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion and making sure the voices of all young people are heard. We would love to hear from anyone interested in getting involved, but are particularly keen to hear from young people that feel confident in representing any of the communities below, including, but not limited to: LGBTQI+ Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority Young Carer Gypsy/Traveller Care Experience Disability Refugee or Asylum Seeker Living in a Rural Area Volunteering with Young Scot Volunteering with us helps you: – Develop your skills – Take part in training and opportunities – Make new friends and meet new people – Explore new places, topics and experiences – Influence change on topics that are important to you Equal access to opportunities and inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do at Young Scot. We will always continue to work closely with you and make reasonable adjustments based on your needs to ensure you can participate. We do not accept any form of discrimination or prejudice to anyone on our volunteering projects based on your life experience, background, culture, or identity. This includes age, disability, gender identity, parenting and caring responsibilities, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
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Event Volunteering

  • Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA)
  • One-off volunteering

Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) saves and improves lives across Scotland, delivering expert paramedic care at the scene of time-critical emergencies. Our fundraising volunteers play a vital role in raising awareness and funds for SCAA across Scotland. Event Volunteers attend both small and large events in the community. Everyone loves to interact with us at events, often taking photos or having a friendly chat. Role Summary Sign up to available events that suit you. Most of our events will be outside, at weekends. Events vary but typically focused on teamwork. Set up and dismantle the stalls/gazebo. Run an info, merchandise, refreshments, or tombola stall. Or one of our fun activities eg popular hook a duck game, guess the view from the crew etc. Support our Mascot at Events (we have 6 mascots across Scotland) Marshall at Events to ensure the safety of guests. Engage and answer questions people may ask, hear both personal and SCAA related stories. Raise awareness of SCAA utilising info leaflets eg lottery, fundraising, donations and volunteering. Other Events We attend regular bucket collections at supermarkets and other pre booked locations. These events are indoors and can be mid week. They are a fantastic engagement opportunity for us, many of our supporters and past patients will stop and chat. You won't be shaking a bucket, but this role is very much about being engaging and friendly. It's a great role for even 1-2 hours and a more relaxed than our big event days out!
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Get involved in the Scottish Gambling Harm Lived Experience Forum

  • Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE)
  • Home-based volunteering

Have you or anyone you know been affected by gambling harm? Gambling-related harms are harms from gambling on the health and wellbeing of individuals, families, communities, and society. This includes financial, employment, and relationship issues, physical and mental health problems, criminal activity, and in the most severe cases suicide as a direct result of gambling harm. The Scotland Reducing Gambling Harm programme at the ALLIANCE are looking to increase engagement with people with lived experience of gambling harms, to help shape action to reduce gambling harms in Scotland by sharing their expertise and priorities. You can get involved by becoming a member of the Lived Experience Forum or contributing on an individual basis. If you are from Scotland, have lived experience of gambling harms and would like to influence policy, sign-up by the 7 April here: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/gamblingharmforum/ or visit our website to find out more: Get involved in the Scottish Gambling Harm Lived Experience Forum - Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland: https://www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/news/get-involved-in-the-scottish-gambling-harm-lived-experience-forum/
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Chair

  • 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!
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Secretary

  • 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.
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Scotland National Events Administrator

  • RSPB Scotland
  • Home-based volunteering

We are looking for a number of volunteers who can help with both the preparation and delivery of our national events programme including community engagement stands at shows, conferences, VIP receptions and dinners. We are looking for confident people with skills in events/communications/admin who can support these high-profile events. This role is all about taking on important tasks as part of an existing team and helping to add ideas, capacity and above all enthusiasm! We are looking for people who have a range (but not necessarily all) of the experience and skills below. We plan to tailor the tasks and mini-projects we give each volunteer depending on their previous skills and experience. By opening our work to more volunteers in this way, it means we can scale up what we can achieve and do more for nature. The team tasks are varied and will include: undertaking online research proof reading and copywriting answering enquires from supporters contacting stakeholders providing support for partners drafting evaluation reports This role can be done from home anywhere across the UK.
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Digital Communications Officer

  • 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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Edinburgh Marathon Festival - Cheer Squad

  • Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity

The Edinburgh Marathon Festival is the pinnacle for many serious runners, the fantastic all-encompassing routes takes in some of Edinburgh’s most iconic landmarks as well as offering picturesque views along the East Lothian coastline. Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity have over 150 runners taking part in the event on Sunday the 26th of May and we want to show them just how much they are appreciated. So dust off the cow bells and get those lungs ready to cheer on our runners! The timings for this opportunity is from 9:30am to 2pm (on Sunday the 26th of May) so if you can spare a few hours and want to come join in the fun, we would love to have you! This is a great opportunity for anyone that enjoys interacting with the public and would like to have a direct impact by supporting those who are raising vital funds that help our young patients, their families and our NHS heroes at the hospital. If you would like more information or have any questions before registering an interest then please feel free to contact our Fundraising Volunteer Manager, Becky, by e-mail volunteer@glasgowchildrenshsopitalcharity.org or by phone 07388 222168. We look forward to welcoming you to Team GCHC! If you are interested please click the ‘apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow at 0141 226 3431.
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LGBTQ+ online branch Co-Leader volunteer

  • National Autistic Society

You will connect with members of the LGBTQ+ online branch through Teams and the Facebook page we have set up for you. These provide a safe and secure platform for branch members to connect with each other. What you will be doing You will act as a co-leader of the LGBTQ+ online branch with one other volunteer Acting as a joint coordinator of the branch with the second co-leader. Creating posts on the Facebook page to keep engagement up and encourage interaction. (We recommend at least 3 posts a week). Taking responsibility for organising and planning the Teams meetings. (We recommend at least one Teams meeting per month). Monitoring the chat box during a Teams meeting and responding to any questions or comments. As co-leader of the branch you will be responsible for making sure everyone at the Teams meeting abides by the branch rules/guidelines e.g. not sharing personal contact details, that everyone in the branch listens to and respects the thoughts and opinions of other branch members. Contacting branch members via the Facebook page or email to let them know when the next meeting will be and give them any information they may need. Facilitating to make sure that those who wish to attend the Teams meeting have the information they need and understand the guidelines for online branches Providing admin support to the branch. This includes: responsibility for the branch emails, responding to enquires, and contacting new members.
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Cheer Squad Volunteer

  • Alzheimer Research UK
  • One-off volunteering

Join us at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival by signing up to our Cheer Squad near Musselburgh beach. 65 incredible supporters are taking part in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival this year. Runners will tackle either a half or full marathon through this iconic city raising vital funds for dementia research. They need your support and encouragement to get them across the finish line. We will see all the runners at mile 8!
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