East Lothian
volunteering opportunities
The Fraser Centre Community Trust
Event Assistant
- To support The Fraser Centre Community Trust in the delivery of our film programme in our new 108c cinema in Tranent.
- To provide assistance at the event under the supervision of our management team including: welcome the public to the Cinema; assist with ticketing; catering; front of house; prior, during and after the film.
- To help ensure the venue is welcoming and safe for all users.
- To share our love of the community, and love of films.
Dunbar Day Centre
Dunbar Day Centre is a thriving charity located in the centre of Dunbar which supports older people from the local district either at the centre or in their own home. We are determined that Dunbar Day Centre's reputation for excellent local support will grow - not only in the work we do within the centre but also in our developing Community Outreach service.
Active Schools East Lothian
Aqua Fun, Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Ballet, Basketball, Boccia, Bowls, Breakdancing, Cheerleading, Climbing, Cricket, Crossfit, Daily Mile, Disability Sport, Fencing, Fitness, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Hip Hop Dance, Hockey, Indoors, Leadership, Netball, Outdoors, Physical Activity, Rugby, Running, Street Dance, Strength & Conditioning, Surfing, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tap Dance, Tennis, Trampolining, Volleyball, Wakeboarding
Opportunities for individuals to be involved in coaching or leading various sports and activities through the Active Schools programme throughout East Lothian. Whether you are new to coaching or an experienced coach we can provide you opportunities to work with school aged children in a sporting environment with an opportunity to lead or assist with activities.
Active Schools East Lothian is a joint initiative between East Lothian Council and sportscotland. The programme was identified as a key element of the Scottish Executive's drive to get more people in Scotland active, a commitment outlined in the National Physical Activity Strategy.
The main aim of the Active Schools East Lothian is to offer school aged children the motivation and opportunities to adopt active, healthy lifestyles throughout their school years and into adulthood. They do this by supporting and sustaining a network of volunteers, coaches, leaders and teachers who in turn deliver extra curricular physical activity and sport before, during and after school and in the wider community. To help our volunteers we provide training opportunities through 'fit to coach'.
'More People, More Active, More Often'
The Active Schools team consists of 5 primary and 6 secondary coordinators. All primary and secondary schools in East Lothian have a coordinator assigned to their school. These coordinators are responsible for working in partnership with Schools, Sports Development and Local Clubs to increase the range of quality opportunities for pupils to become physically active.
Each primary coordinator is in charge of developing programmes for 5 to 7 schools in a cluster. There is a full-time secondary co-ordinator in each High School responsible for developing sport and physical activity. These co-ordinators develop extra-curricular programmes and assist with curricular delivery by offering alternative activities.
Interested in volunteering with Active Schools? Please contact your local
Active Schools Co-ordinator for further information.
Volunteer Centre East Lothian
We offer a fantastic befriending service to young people aged 8 – 14 who are referred to us through professionals working with them.
We aim to create a supportive and nurturing match with a fully trained befriending, to increase self-esteem, confidence and motivation in a young person’s life. Young people must be care experienced, be the sibling of a child with additional support needs, be receiving support from CAMHS or other mental health services, have a chaotic lifestyles or home environment to be referred to the service.
If you would like to make a positive and lasting impact on a local young person’s life and you can offer a few hours a week, this might be perfect opportunity for you!
To find out more, please contact us to find out more.
Volunteer Centre East Lothian
We offer a fantastic befriending service to young people aged 8 – 14 who are referred to us through professionals working with them.
We aim to create a supportive and nurturing match with a fully trained befriending, to increase self-esteem, confidence and motivation in a young person’s life. Young people must be care experienced, be the sibling of a child with additional support needs, be receiving support from CAMHS or other mental health services, have a chaotic lifestyles or home environment to be referred to the service.
If you would like to make a positive and lasting impact on a local young person’s life and you can offer a few hours a week, this might be perfect opportunity for you!
To find out more, please contact us to find out more.
Volunteer Centre East Lothian
We offer a fantastic befriending service to young people aged 8 – 14 who are referred to us through professionals working with them.
We aim to create a supportive and nurturing match with a fully trained befriending, to increase self-esteem, confidence and motivation in a young person’s life. Young people must be care experienced, be the sibling of a child with additional support needs, be receiving support from CAMHS or other mental health services, have a chaotic lifestyles or home environment to be referred to the service.
If you would like to make a positive and lasting impact on a local young person’s life and you can offer a few hours a week, this might be perfect opportunity for you!
To find out more, please contact us to find out more.
Volunteer Centre East Lothian
We offer a fantastic befriending service to young people aged 8 – 14 who are referred to us through professionals working with them.
We aim to create a supportive and nurturing match with a fully trained befriending, to increase self-esteem, confidence and motivation in a young person’s life. Young people must be care experienced, be the sibling of a child with additional support needs, be receiving support from CAMHS or other mental health services, have a chaotic lifestyles or home environment to be referred to the service.
If you would like to make a positive and lasting impact on a local young person’s life and you can offer a few hours a week, this might be perfect opportunity for you!
To find out more, please contact us to find out more.
Volunteer Centre East Lothian
We offer a fantastic befriending service to young people aged 8 – 14 who are referred to us through professionals working with them.
We aim to create a supportive and nurturing match with a fully trained befriending, to increase self-esteem, confidence and motivation in a young person’s life. Young people must be care experienced, be the sibling of a child with additional support needs, be receiving support from CAMHS or other mental health services, have a chaotic lifestyles or home environment to be referred to the service.
If you would like to make a positive and lasting impact on a local young person’s life and you can offer a few hours a week, this might be perfect opportunity for you!
To find out more, please contact us to find out more.
Volunteer Centre East Lothian
We offer a fantastic befriending service to young people aged 8 – 14 who are referred to us through professionals working with them.
We aim to create a supportive and nurturing match with a fully trained befriending, to increase self-esteem, confidence and motivation in a young person’s life. Young people must be care experienced, be the sibling of a child with additional support needs, be receiving support from CAMHS or other mental health services, have a chaotic lifestyles or home environment to be referred to the service.
If you would like to make a positive and lasting impact on a local young person’s life and you can offer a few hours a week, this might be perfect opportunity for you!
To find out more, please contact us to find out more.
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
We currently have around 50 shops/ community hubs across Scotland. Our shops and hubs help us raise funds so we can provide our services to the people who need us. Every one of our stores relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support our staff. Quite simply, we cannot provide our services or raise funds without the amazing support of our volunteers. The time, support and the work they do is vital to us and the people we help. By helping out in one of our stores, you can make a difference to people and their families in Scotland who are isolated, scared or anxious about their condition.
CAPS Independent Advocacy
Working as part of a collective advocacy team to raise awareness and speak about own experiences of eating disorders. The role involves working with the Collective advocacy development worker to show a collective advoacy film and facilitate a group discussion in various community settings throughout the Lothians including: schools , universities , health etc. As all of the workshops take place during the day the volunteer would need to be available during the day. The role requires someone who is able to relate to other young people and is willing to share personal lived experience of an eating disorder of any kind , in order to educate and raise awareness around eating disorders amongst other young people ; willingness to talk about and share experiences of eating disorders with other young people in group situations in various community settings including : schools , universities ,public events etc.
Due to Covid 19 CAPS we have had to alter the way we work. Groups and volunteer roles are currently taking place online until we can resume face to face meetings.
Headway East Lothian SCIO
People may have acquired their brain injury through an accident or assault, brain tumour, post operative problems, stroke or other illness which caused the brain to be starved of essential nutrients. People with ABI do not fit neatly into physical or mental disability. They may show no sign of injury on the outside but may find planning, communicating or concentrating very difficult. They may be severely physically disabled but have great mental skills and capabilities trapped by their physical disabilities. They will all be lonely and lacking in confidence and their families will be finding life tough. Headway helps to make it less tough. You would make a big difference to members by supporting them at sessions helping them break down any barriers to participation. That might be helping with a wheelchair, communication, helping with craft, art, games, chatting or anything else that makes a difference to the experience that the person with ABI is having. You will also find you are helping family members whether directly at sessions or by building confidence and interests in the person with ABI.
Headway East Lothian SCIO
People may have acquired their brain injury through an accident or assault, brain tumour, post operative problems, stroke or other illness which caused the brain to be starved of essential nutrients. People with ABI do not fit neatly into physical or mental disability. They may show no sign of injury on the outside but may find planning, communicating or concentrating very difficult. They may be severely physically disabled but have great mental skills and capabilities trapped by their physical disabilities. They will all be lonely and lacking in confidence and their families will be finding life tough. Headway helps to make it less tough. You would make a big difference to members by supporting them at sessions helping them break down any barriers to participation. That might be helping with a wheelchair, communication, helping with craft, art, games, chatting or anything else that makes a difference to the experience that the person with ABI is having. You will also find you are helping family members whether directly at sessions or by building confidence and interests in the person with ABI.
Headway East Lothian SCIO
People may have acquired their brain injury through an accident or assault, brain tumour, post operative problems, stroke or other illness which caused the brain to be starved of essential nutrients. People with ABI do not fit neatly into physical or mental disability. They may show no sign of injury on the outside but may find planning, communicating or concentrating very difficult. They may be severely physically disabled but have great mental skills and capabilities trapped by their physical disabilities. They will all be lonely and lacking in confidence and their families will be finding life tough. Headway helps to make it less tough. You would make a big difference to members by supporting them at sessions helping them break down any barriers to participation. That might be helping with a wheelchair, communication, helping with craft, art, games, chatting or anything else that makes a difference to the experience that the person with ABI is having. You will also find you are helping family members whether directly at sessions or by building confidence and interests in the person with ABI.
Prestonpans Library
We require a volunteer to drop off and collect books and audio books to service users signed up to our housebound delivery service.
The volunteer starts off this process by arriving at the library, collecting the materials to be delivered and chatting to library staff about any patron updates or requirements. They then deliver the books, receiving any books to be returned at the same time. To comply with Covid 19 related guidance the process is carried out at the patron's front door. There will be no requirement to enter any persons home.
Following this, book returns are taken back to the library and any messages are relayed to the staff.
Action for M.E.
Are you a good listener with an empathetic, professional and methodical approach? Do you have two hours a week to support vulnerable adults with myalgic encephalomyelitis (M.E.)/chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)? Action for M.E.’s UK-wide advocacy service, expanding in Scotland, supports adults with M.E./CFS to understand their rights, make informed choices, and have their views and wishes heard and respected, dealing with issues including health, social care, housing and employment. You’ll work entirely online/by phone to meet and represent clients, agree an action plan, undertake research, contact professionals and more. Full training, support and supervision provided by our experienced, friendly team.
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.
Due to Covid 19 CAPS we have had to alter the way we work. Groups and volunteer roles are currently taking place online until we can resume face to face meetings.
Headway East Lothian SCIO
People may have acquired their brain injury through an accident or assault, brain tumour, post operative problems, stroke or another illness which caused the brain to be starved of essential nutrients. People with ABI do not fit neatly into physical or mental disability. They may show no sign of injury on the outside but may find planning, communicating or concentrating very difficult. They may be severely physically disabled but have great mental skills and capabilities trapped by their physical disabilities. They will all be lonely and lacking in confidence and their families will be finding life tough.
Headway East Lothian SCIO
People may have acquired their brain injury through an accident or assault, brain tumour, post operative problems, stroke or another illness which caused the brain to be starved of essential nutrients. People with ABI do not fit neatly into physical or mental disability. They may show no sign of injury on the outside but may find planning, communicating or concentrating very difficult. They may be severely physically disabled but have great mental skills and capabilities trapped by their physical disabilities. They will all be lonely and lacking in confidence and their families will be finding life tough.
Active Schools East Lothian
Aqua Fun, Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Ballet, Basketball, Boccia, Bowls, Breakdancing, Cheerleading, Climbing, Cricket, Crossfit, Daily Mile, Disability Sport, Fencing, Fitness, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Hip Hop Dance, Hockey, Indoors, Leadership, Netball, Outdoors, Physical Activity, Rugby, Running, Street Dance, Strength & Conditioning, Surfing, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tap Dance, Tennis, Trampolining, Volleyball, Wakeboarding
Opportunities for individuals to be involved in coaching or leading various sports and activities through the Active Schools programme throughout East Lothian. Whether you are new to coaching or an experienced coach we can provide you opportunities to work with school aged children in a sporting environment with an opportunity to lead or assist with activities.
Active Schools East Lothian is a joint initiative between East Lothian Council and sportscotland. The programme was identified as a key element of the Scottish Executive's drive to get more people in Scotland active, a commitment outlined in the National Physical Activity Strategy.
The main aim of the Active Schools East Lothian is to offer school aged children the motivation and opportunities to adopt active, healthy lifestyles throughout their school years and into adulthood. They do this by supporting and sustaining a network of volunteers, coaches, leaders and teachers who in turn deliver extra curricular physical activity and sport before, during and after school and in the wider community. To help our volunteers we provide training opportunities through 'fit to coach'.
'More People, More Active, More Often'
The Active Schools team consists of 5 primary and 6 secondary coordinators. All primary and secondary schools in East Lothian have a coordinator assigned to their school. These coordinators are responsible for working in partnership with Schools, Sports Development and Local Clubs to increase the range of quality opportunities for pupils to become physically active.
Each primary coordinator is in charge of developing programmes for 5 to 7 schools in a cluster. There is a full-time secondary co-ordinator in each High School responsible for developing sport and physical activity. These co-ordinators develop extra-curricular programmes and assist with curricular delivery by offering alternative activities.
Interested in volunteering with Active Schools? Please contact your local
Active Schools Co-ordinator for further information.
Musselburgh Computer Club
We are a small friendly computer club for over 50s who meet each week at Wetherspoons (David Macbeth Moir) in Musselburgh every Friday from 10.00 – 12.00.
The main aim of the club is to have fun whilst learning new computer skills. Our members vary from individuals who have never touched a computer, to those already knowledgeable in the basics and want to improve their skills.
Members work at their own pace, and set what they want to cover – there is no fixed syllabus. You will work as part of a team of tutors, usually with different members each week.
We are looking for individuals with the right skills to support and guide our members at club meetings.
Lil (Lower Impact Living CIC)
Lil is a community interest company that literally stands for Lower Impact Living. We are looking for more volunteers to help us in our zero waste, zero fuss and 100% feel good mission. We're looking for volunteers who we would train towards working solo in the Lil Hub retail arm. Key tasks include:
- Communicating with the public
- Handling money and app based checkout
- Fulfilling in person and online orders
- Following laid out practises to meet hygiene, environmental health and trading standards.
CAPS Independent Advocacy
This role involves using personal experience as a peer worker/volunteer to raise awareness/promote understanding about peer work. Previous discussions in the group have included pay and peer work, opportunities to progress in peer work, language in peer work and employer’s understanding of peer work. Currently the group is seeking to conduct peer research exploring people’s experiences as a peer worker and how this changes over time.
Active Schools East Lothian
Aqua Fun, Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Ballet, Basketball, Boccia, Bowls, Breakdancing, Cheerleading, Climbing, Cricket, Crossfit, Daily Mile, Disability Sport, Fencing, Fitness, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Hip Hop Dance, Hockey, Indoors, Leadership, Netball, Outdoors, Physical Activity, Rugby, Running, Street Dance, Strength & Conditioning, Surfing, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tap Dance, Tennis, Trampolining, Volleyball, Wakeboarding
Opportunities for individuals to be involved in coaching or leading various sports and activities through the Active Schools programme throughout East Lothian. Whether you are new to coaching or an experienced coach we can provide you opportunities to work with school aged children in a sporting environment with an opportunity to lead or assist with activities.
Active Schools East Lothian is a joint initiative between East Lothian Council and sportscotland. The programme was identified as a key element of the Scottish Executive's drive to get more people in Scotland active, a commitment outlined in the National Physical Activity Strategy.
The main aim of the Active Schools East Lothian is to offer school aged children the motivation and opportunities to adopt active, healthy lifestyles throughout their school years and into adulthood. They do this by supporting and sustaining a network of volunteers, coaches, leaders and teachers who in turn deliver extra curricular physical activity and sport before, during and after school and in the wider community. To help our volunteers we provide training opportunities through 'fit to coach'.
'More People, More Active, More Often'
The Active Schools team consists of 5 primary and 6 secondary coordinators. All primary and secondary schools in East Lothian have a coordinator assigned to their school. These coordinators are responsible for working in partnership with Schools, Sports Development and Local Clubs to increase the range of quality opportunities for pupils to become physically active.
Each primary coordinator is in charge of developing programmes for 5 to 7 schools in a cluster. There is a full-time secondary co-ordinator in each High School responsible for developing sport and physical activity. These co-ordinators develop extra-curricular programmes and assist with curricular delivery by offering alternative activities.
Interested in volunteering with Active Schools? Please contact your local
Active Schools Co-ordinator for further information.
Active Schools East Lothian
Aqua Fun, Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Ballet, Basketball, Boccia, Bowls, Breakdancing, Cheerleading, Climbing, Cricket, Crossfit, Daily Mile, Disability Sport, Fencing, Fitness, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Hip Hop Dance, Hockey, Indoors, Leadership, Netball, Outdoors, Physical Activity, Rugby, Running, Street Dance, Strength & Conditioning, Surfing, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tap Dance, Tennis, Trampolining, Volleyball, Wakeboarding
Opportunities for individuals to be involved in coaching or leading various sports and activities through the Active Schools programme throughout East Lothian. Whether you are new to coaching or an experienced coach we can provide you opportunities to work with school aged children in a sporting environment with an opportunity to lead or assist with activities.
Active Schools East Lothian is a joint initiative between East Lothian Council and sportscotland. The programme was identified as a key element of the Scottish Executive's drive to get more people in Scotland active, a commitment outlined in the National Physical Activity Strategy.
The main aim of the Active Schools East Lothian is to offer school aged children the motivation and opportunities to adopt active, healthy lifestyles throughout their school years and into adulthood. They do this by supporting and sustaining a network of volunteers, coaches, leaders and teachers who in turn deliver extra curricular physical activity and sport before, during and after school and in the wider community. To help our volunteers we provide training opportunities through 'fit to coach'.
'More People, More Active, More Often'
The Active Schools team consists of 5 primary and 6 secondary coordinators. All primary and secondary schools in East Lothian have a coordinator assigned to their school. These coordinators are responsible for working in partnership with Schools, Sports Development and Local Clubs to increase the range of quality opportunities for pupils to become physically active.
Each primary coordinator is in charge of developing programmes for 5 to 7 schools in a cluster. There is a full-time secondary co-ordinator in each High School responsible for developing sport and physical activity. These co-ordinators develop extra-curricular programmes and assist with curricular delivery by offering alternative activities.
Interested in volunteering with Active Schools? Please contact your local
Active Schools Co-ordinator for further information.
Oxfam (East Lothian)
Here at Oxfam we're dedicated to fighting poverty and inequality. Oxfam is a global movement of millions of people who share the belief that, in a world rich in resources, poverty isn't inevitable. we respond fast in emergencies, work on long-term projects with communities and campaign for genuine, lasting change. Our volunteers, staff, and those we aim to influence are all guided by our values of empowerment, accountability, and inclusiveness.
You can help behind the scenes or on the shop floor and you can branch out different areas and do extra training. for example, team leader, online retail, social media, admin & accountancy roles, community outreach, events organising.
We want to hear from you if you are:
- Reliable and honest
- Willing to learn new skills
- Interested in working with a team
We are extremely flexible around health, parenting, employment, education, or any commitments you may have.
Oxfam (East Lothian)
Here at Oxfam we're dedicated to fighting poverty and inequality. Oxfam is a global movement of millions of people who share the belief that, in a world rich in resources, poverty isn't inevitable. we respond fast in emergencies, work on long-term projects with communities and campaign for genuine, lasting change. Our volunteers, staff, and those we aim to influence are all guided by our values of empowerment, accountability, and inclusiveness.
You can help behind the scenes or on the shop floor and you can branch out different areas and do extra training. for example, team leader, online retail, social media, admin & accountancy roles, community outreach, events organising.
We want to hear from you if you are:
- Reliable and honest
- Willing to learn new skills
- Interested in working with a team
We are extremely flexible around health, parenting, employment, education, or any commitments you may have.
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 new members to support Changes strategic development.
We are particularly keen to hear from people who have accessed support for their mental health (with Changes or elsewhere).
Changes is an inclusive organisation - we celebrate and welcome diversity.
Email chair@changeschp.org.uk, sharing a short paragraph about yourself or call 0131 653 3977.
CHANGES Community Health Project
Become part of our cycle group and help the community to get out and about on our bikes. We are seeking a bicycle maintenance volunteer to offer a couple of hours a week (may not even be this every week) to keep our stock of bikes up to speed. Duties will include tasks such as:
Adjusting brakes and fitting new brake blocks as required
Repairing punctures and replacing tyres
Adjusting gears
Replacing cables for both brakes and gears.
Active Schools East Lothian
Aqua Fun, Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Ballet, Basketball, Boccia, Bowls, Breakdancing, Cheerleading, Climbing, Cricket, Crossfit, Daily Mile, Disability Sport, Fencing, Fitness, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Hip Hop Dance, Hockey, Indoors, Leadership, Netball, Outdoors, Physical Activity, Rugby, Running, Street Dance, Strength & Conditioning, Surfing, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tap Dance, Tennis, Trampolining, Volleyball, Wakeboarding
Opportunities for individuals to be involved in coaching or leading various sports and activities through the Active Schools programme throughout East Lothian. Whether you are new to coaching or an experienced coach we can provide you opportunities to work with school aged children in a sporting environment with an opportunity to lead or assist with activities.
Active Schools East Lothian is a joint initiative between East Lothian Council and sportscotland. The programme was identified as a key element of the Scottish Executive's drive to get more people in Scotland active, a commitment outlined in the National Physical Activity Strategy.
The main aim of the Active Schools East Lothian is to offer school aged children the motivation and opportunities to adopt active, healthy lifestyles throughout their school years and into adulthood. They do this by supporting and sustaining a network of volunteers, coaches, leaders and teachers who in turn deliver extra curricular physical activity and sport before, during and after school and in the wider community. To help our volunteers we provide training opportunities through 'fit to coach'.
'More People, More Active, More Often'
The Active Schools team consists of 5 primary and 6 secondary coordinators. All primary and secondary schools in East Lothian have a coordinator assigned to their school. These coordinators are responsible for working in partnership with Schools, Sports Development and Local Clubs to increase the range of quality opportunities for pupils to become physically active.
Each primary coordinator is in charge of developing programmes for 5 to 7 schools in a cluster. There is a full-time secondary co-ordinator in each High School responsible for developing sport and physical activity. These co-ordinators develop extra-curricular programmes and assist with curricular delivery by offering alternative activities.
Interested in volunteering with Active Schools? Please contact your local
Active Schools Co-ordinator for further information.
Fa'side Community Kitchen
Fa’side Community Kitchen (FCK) is a registered Charity operating as a SCIO. Serving Tranent, and its surrounding villages, our aim is to tackle food inequalities and develop a provision that will support the Community to alleviate the pressures of food insecurity and food poverty. We will work alongside community partners to Henable us to reduce the impact of food poverty, reduce isolation and relieve some of the hardships in our area, which is in the top 20% of SIMD, by delivering a fresh meal service , to include transport and activities that will enhance a persons mental health and well being.
Having undergone a period of review we need members of the public to join our Board. We are keen to recruit members of the local community in East Lothian who are motivated, experienced and passionate about “building back better”.
To find out more about joining the Board, please email Tracey@volunteereastlothian.org.uk
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Every one of our stores relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support our staff. Quite simply, we cannot provide our services or raise funds without the amazing support of our volunteers. The time, support and the work they do is vital to us and the people we help. By helping out in one of our stores, you can make a difference to people and their families in Scotland who are isolated, scared or anxious about their condition.
East Lothian Play Association
ELPA aims to promote and enrich the culture of play in East Lothian. ELPA has a strong sense of purpose and our success has been recognised in Scottish, UK and international awards. We work closely with partners including East Lothian Council and third sector groups.
In 2019, we developed our 5-year strategic plan, Playful Futures and have updated it to reflect new priorities as a result of COVID. ELPA is in the process of transferring all its work to a new SCIO that has been approved by the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR).
Trustees’ commitment to ELPA includes: active participation in Trustees’ Meetings usually every 6 weeks in the evenings; pparticipation in ELPA events and activities, ddeveloping ELPA’s policies and plans; working with staff to support them in achieving ELPA aims; ooccasionally, representing ELPA at meetings, events and in the media; contributing your skills, knowledge, creativity and sense of fun.
Active Schools East Lothian
Aqua Fun, Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Ballet, Basketball, Boccia, Bowls, Breakdancing, Cheerleading, Climbing, Cricket, Crossfit, Daily Mile, Disability Sport, Fencing, Fitness, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Hip Hop Dance, Hockey, Indoors, Leadership, Netball, Outdoors, Physical Activity, Rugby, Running, Street Dance, Strength & Conditioning, Surfing, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tap Dance, Tennis, Trampolining, Volleyball, Wakeboarding
Opportunities for individuals to be involved in coaching or leading various sports and activities through the Active Schools programme throughout East Lothian. Whether you are new to coaching or an experienced coach we can provide you opportunities to work with school aged children in a sporting environment with an opportunity to lead or assist with activities.
Active Schools East Lothian is a joint initiative between East Lothian Council and sportscotland. The programme was identified as a key element of the Scottish Executive's drive to get more people in Scotland active, a commitment outlined in the National Physical Activity Strategy.
The main aim of the Active Schools East Lothian is to offer school aged children the motivation and opportunities to adopt active, healthy lifestyles throughout their school years and into adulthood. They do this by supporting and sustaining a network of volunteers, coaches, leaders and teachers who in turn deliver extra curricular physical activity and sport before, during and after school and in the wider community. To help our volunteers we provide training opportunities through 'fit to coach'.
'More People, More Active, More Often'
The Active Schools team consists of 5 primary and 6 secondary coordinators. All primary and secondary schools in East Lothian have a coordinator assigned to their school. These coordinators are responsible for working in partnership with Schools, Sports Development and Local Clubs to increase the range of quality opportunities for pupils to become physically active.
Each primary coordinator is in charge of developing programmes for 5 to 7 schools in a cluster. There is a full-time secondary co-ordinator in each High School responsible for developing sport and physical activity. These co-ordinators develop extra-curricular programmes and assist with curricular delivery by offering alternative activities.
Interested in volunteering with Active Schools? Please contact your local
Active Schools Co-ordinator for further information.
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
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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
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
We currently have around 50 shops/ community hubs across Scotland. Our shops and hubs help us raise funds so we can provide our services to the people who need us. Every one of our stores relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support our staff. Quite simply, we cannot provide our services or raise funds without the amazing support of our volunteers. The time, support and the work they do is vital to us and the people we help. By helping out in one of our stores, you can make a difference to people and their families in Scotland who are isolated, scared or anxious about their condition.
Volunteering opportunities advertised
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East Lothian:
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As a volunteer befriender with our perinatal support project you will provide listening and emotional support to parents who have low to moderate mental health issues or are identified as vulnerable to developing mental health issues in the perinatal period. The perinatal period is from pregnancy to baby’s first birthday. This support may be through home visits, telephone calls, group work or support to access other local services.
Last updated 2 days ago
**All our volunteering activities are outdoors and managed carefully with covid in mind**
Are you passionate about cycling and walking? Could you inspire young people to cycle or walk more? Volunteer with I Bike!
I Bike is a really fun and rewarding project to volunteer with that offers plenty of opportunities to get outdoors for cycling-related activities, boost the CV, gain experience of work with children and young people, meet new people and learn new skills.
Good training and support is provided to all volunteers including an online Welcome Session, Child Protection Training, Cycling Skills and Bike Repairs. For most activities you don't have to own a bike to join in - bikes and helmets can be provided depending on availability.
I Bike aims to help children and young people become more active through taking part in cycling and walking activities. You would be volunteering alongside a dedicated I Bike Officer in schools, supporting activities for children such as learn to cycle, playground cycle skills, led bike rides, led walks, bike maintenance and much more! What could be better than helping children to ride their bike without stabilisers for the first time?
Hear from some of our fantastic volunteers via our website link below.
We advocate for volunteering for all - please talk to us if you have any accessibility requirements or other specific requirements.
Last updated 4 days ago
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Home-based volunteering, One-off volunteering
The Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE)’s Scotland Reducing Gambling Harms programme would like to invite people with lived experience of gambling harms to connect with us and help shape action to reduce gambling harms in Scotland by sharing their expertise and priorities.
The Scotland Reducing Gambling Harms programme is a Scotland-wide programme to put the voice of people affected by gambling harms at the heart of action to reduce those harms.
Gambling-related harms are the adverse impacts 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.
People can experience gambling harms to different degrees, and we are interested in speaking to anyone who feels they have experienced harm as result of their own, or a loved one’s gambling.
We work with people with lived experience to identify key areas of importance in reducing gambling harms in Scotland.
These key areas help shape the focus for the Scottish Implementation Group of the National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Harms and put the voice of people affected by gambling harms at the heart of action to reduce those harms. With people with lived experience, we also provide perspectives, advice and information on other matters related to gambling harm. For example; shaping awareness raising campaigns and helping inform the focus of future research on gambling harm.
By taking part, people with lived experience have the opportunity to influence policy change to help reduce gambling harms in Scotland. More information about the programme and our work is available on the Scotland Reducing Gambling Harms webpage on the ALLIANCE’s website. https://www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/people-and-networks/scotland-reducing-gambling-harm/
We are keen to hear from people with experience of gambling harms or people who have a loved one(s) with experience of gambling harms. Sometimes, we call these people “affected others” and they might be a partner, parent or guardian, child, or sibling of a person with lived experience of gambling harms.
Having views from a diverse range of people is important to us. We particularly welcome speaking to:
• Older People
• Younger People
• Women
• People from a range of cultural backgrounds
• People from a range of religious backgrounds
• People from a range of ethnic and racial communities
• Anyone who views themselves as a member of a minoritised community
There are lots of ways to be involved and help shape gambling harms policy, practice and research in Scotland. You can:
Become a Forum Member
We support a forum of people with lived experience of gambling harms to come together on a regular basis with policy and decisions makers in Scotland. Forum Members commit to attending regular, evening meetings roughly every six weeks for one and a half hours.
Contribute on an individual basis
For people who are unable to commit to the regularity of the Forum, we are able to speak to people on a one-to-one basis as topics or opportunities they are passionate about arise.
We recognise that people have different comfort levels when it comes to discussing gambling harms, and individuals will have different preferences when it comes to how they’d like to be involved. We are more than happy to be flexible and to work with people in a way that feels safe and comfortable for them.
Last updated 5 days ago
Online Feedback Volunteer - giving positive feedback on creative posts
This opportunity is open to online applicants worldwide.( Virtual Volunteering)
*Please note that this is an unpaid/ Volunteer position*
Fledgling is a global online community
You will need access to a computer and the internet.
We are looking for motivated, reliable and enthusiastic Online Volunteers to give positive and encouraging feedback on the many creative posts our members make at Fledgling online.
We believe that Creativity has a very beneficial effect on mental health, so we are looking for Volunteers who are passionate about creativity and compassionate about mental health. (worldwide applicants are invited)
We work with a strong belief in promoting a Pay It Forward ethos.
Your role will include interacting with online members giving feedback on their creative posts, a positive approach is required.
Training will be given and ongoing mentoring will be provided throughout your time with us.
Hours to suit you- we ask Volunteers to commit to our preferred minimum of 2 days/evenings . You don't have to be on for an entire day ,you can simply hop on and off at times to suit you from your own computer on your rota days. (please note that if you wish to gain College Credit , you should Volunteer for the amount of time your college has specified to you and confirm this with us when you join)
We are looking for organised, reliable, positive and inspired individuals to join our buzzing community. Spread your wings and come fly with us!
Fledgling provides a platform both online and offline for those who struggle with mental health, addiction, gender dysphoria, sexuality or who feel like they don't quite 'fit', or feel estranged to this world : to express themselves through the arts.
What can you gain from us? Fledgling work in conjunction with all colleges and universities to help Volunteers earn College Credit (Volunteer Hours worked) and we can confirm hours volunteered with us with your educational institution.
Fledgling are happy to accept Volunteers who would like to fulfil community service hours through Volunteering as part your probation. If you would like to do this we can confirm with your Probation Officer.
You will gain Art Therapy skills and Outreach experience and we are happy to give confirmation and proof of this to your future employers or institutions.
We will always provide you with a reference.
Fledgling is a young and rapidly growing global online Mental Health & Arts Community and if there is any other kind of credit or experience you would like to gain through Volunteering with us, please just ask as we are flexible and happy to meet your requirements as a thank you for dedicating your time to us.
Please apply in writing to Jewels Johnson at jewels-founder-fledgling@outlook.com
We look forward to hearing from you!
Last updated 5 days ago
Online Recruitment Quiz Mentor
Fledgling are looking for an Online Recruitment Quiz Mentor to take new Volunteers through our induction quiz reliably and efficiently.
The quiz is in 3 parts and is a PowerPoint quiz, it's very user friendly.
Your job would be to ask questions based on the induction quiz and explain what the position with us entails. You would need to be friendly and welcoming.
It takes around 30-35 mins to complete the induction quiz process. We usually have 2-3 new volunteers a week. So you would probably need to have about 2 hours in total availability for the position.
You would also need to be available on WhatsApp in order to arrange the inductions which take place on Facebook messenger.
Fledgling is an online community that encourages using creativity to help mental wellbeing. Our potential volunteers join us to give positive and encouraging feedback.
If you are reliable and can commit to what is needed to be an Online Recruitment Quiz Mentor, please message me at jewels-founder-fledgling@outlook.com
Jewels Johnson: Founder: Fledgling Arts Collective Central
Last updated 5 days ago
About the opportunity
As an Online Community Manager of Fledgling Arts Collective Central you will be working at the helm of a small, close-knit organisation. This position is as an acting Fledgling Online Community Manager. Fledgling encourages the members of our community to use creativity to improve mental health.
The role of Online Community Manager Manager is manifold - you will be in charge of mentoring new volunteers, as well as familiarising new Volunteers with our guidelines and ethos.
You will be responsible, as a guardian, for the smooth running of the day to day activity of Fledgling - helping to manage our Facebook Wings/Groups. You will deal efficiently and kindly with any difficult situations that may arise.
You will also be responsible for leaving positive and encouraging feedback on the artwork, photography, poetry, music, and film of our members - this is the really fun part!
As Online Community Manager, you will need to lead as an exemplar, setting an example to the rest of the team, and working hard to maintain our welcoming, inclusive, and caring environment.
Duties:
Be very comfortable using social media.
Motivating and managing a team of volunteers.
Ensuring that volunteers are keeping to their rota days, and following up with them if not.
Mentoring new volunteers, and training them.
Undertaking some basic administrative tasks when required - making rotas and forms, or drafting flyers.
Leaving affirmative and sensitive feedback on creative posts made by our members.
Managing any possible tensions that arise on posts, and dealing sensitively with triggering material.
Adhering to and embodying the ethos of Fledgling at all times - diversity, difference, inclusivity, empathy, and kindness.
About Fledgling Art Collective Central
We are non-profit-making-volunteer run Arts Collective providing a platform both online and offline for those who struggle with mental health, addiction,gender dysphoria,sexuality,feel like they don't quite 'fit',or feel estranged to this world ,We encourage you to express yourselves through art as catharsis.Combining Art & Catharsis , we believe in being CathARTic.We believe the arts are a great elixir.All those who empathise and feel akin with our beliefs are Welcome also.
What are we looking for?
Requirements:
- An understanding that, although this is a voluntary role, you are undertaking a long-term commitment as an Online Community Manager of Fledgling Arts Collective Central - please do not apply for this role if you expect to leave within the next 12 months.
This position would suit someone interested in making a passionate and long-term , rewarding commitment.
A warm, kind, and empathetic approach, and a big heart.
Enthusiasm and the ability to self-motivate ,be professional ,reliable and dedicated.
A compassionate understanding of mental health struggles -
Fledgling is an organisation for those struggling with their mental health, run by those who can empathise with their struggles.
The ability to commit to 3 days per week, hopping on and off as much as you can, to fit around your schedule.
This is a position that requires someone who can be reliable, dedicated , consistent, provide stability ,use initiative and invest passion into their work.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Last updated 5 days ago
Aqua Fun, Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Ballet, Basketball, Boccia, Bowls, Breakdancing, Cheerleading, Climbing, Cricket, Crossfit, Daily Mile, Disability Sport, Fencing, Fitness, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Hip Hop Dance, Hockey, Indoors, Leadership, Netball, Outdoors, Physical Activity, Rugby, Running, Street Dance, Strength & Conditioning, Surfing, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tap Dance, Tennis, Trampolining, Volleyball, Wakeboarding
Opportunities for individuals to be involved in coaching or leading various sports and activities through the Active Schools programme throughout East Lothian. Whether you are new to coaching or an experienced coach we can provide you opportunities to work with school aged children in a sporting environment with an opportunity to lead or assist with activities.
Active Schools East Lothian is a joint initiative between East Lothian Council and sportscotland. The programme was identified as a key element of the Scottish Executive's drive to get more people in Scotland active, a commitment outlined in the National Physical Activity Strategy.
The main aim of the Active Schools East Lothian is to offer school aged children the motivation and opportunities to adopt active, healthy lifestyles throughout their school years and into adulthood. They do this by supporting and sustaining a network of volunteers, coaches, leaders and teachers who in turn deliver extra curricular physical activity and sport before, during and after school and in the wider community. To help our volunteers we provide training opportunities through 'fit to coach'.
'More People, More Active, More Often'
The Active Schools team consists of 5 primary and 6 secondary coordinators. All primary and secondary schools in East Lothian have a coordinator assigned to their school. These coordinators are responsible for working in partnership with Schools, Sports Development and Local Clubs to increase the range of quality opportunities for pupils to become physically active.
Each primary coordinator is in charge of developing programmes for 5 to 7 schools in a cluster. There is a full-time secondary co-ordinator in each High School responsible for developing sport and physical activity. These co-ordinators develop extra-curricular programmes and assist with curricular delivery by offering alternative activities.
Interested in volunteering with Active Schools? Please contact your local
Active Schools Co-ordinator for further information.
Last updated 5 days ago
Aqua Fun, Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Ballet, Basketball, Boccia, Bowls, Breakdancing, Cheerleading, Climbing, Cricket, Crossfit, Daily Mile, Disability Sport, Fencing, Fitness, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Hip Hop Dance, Hockey, Indoors, Leadership, Netball, Outdoors, Physical Activity, Rugby, Running, Street Dance, Strength & Conditioning, Surfing, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tap Dance, Tennis, Trampolining, Volleyball, Wakeboarding
Opportunities for individuals to be involved in coaching or leading various sports and activities through the Active Schools programme throughout East Lothian. Whether you are new to coaching or an experienced coach we can provide you opportunities to work with school aged children in a sporting environment with an opportunity to lead or assist with activities.
Active Schools East Lothian is a joint initiative between East Lothian Council and sportscotland. The programme was identified as a key element of the Scottish Executive's drive to get more people in Scotland active, a commitment outlined in the National Physical Activity Strategy.
The main aim of the Active Schools East Lothian is to offer school aged children the motivation and opportunities to adopt active, healthy lifestyles throughout their school years and into adulthood. They do this by supporting and sustaining a network of volunteers, coaches, leaders and teachers who in turn deliver extra curricular physical activity and sport before, during and after school and in the wider community. To help our volunteers we provide training opportunities through 'fit to coach'.
'More People, More Active, More Often'
The Active Schools team consists of 5 primary and 6 secondary coordinators. All primary and secondary schools in East Lothian have a coordinator assigned to their school. These coordinators are responsible for working in partnership with Schools, Sports Development and Local Clubs to increase the range of quality opportunities for pupils to become physically active.
Each primary coordinator is in charge of developing programmes for 5 to 7 schools in a cluster. There is a full-time secondary co-ordinator in each High School responsible for developing sport and physical activity. These co-ordinators develop extra-curricular programmes and assist with curricular delivery by offering alternative activities.
Interested in volunteering with Active Schools? Please contact your local
Active Schools Co-ordinator for further information.
Last updated 5 days ago
Aqua Fun, Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Ballet, Basketball, Boccia, Bowls, Breakdancing, Cheerleading, Climbing, Cricket, Crossfit, Daily Mile, Disability Sport, Fencing, Fitness, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Hip Hop Dance, Hockey, Indoors, Leadership, Netball, Outdoors, Physical Activity, Rugby, Running, Street Dance, Strength & Conditioning, Surfing, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tap Dance, Tennis, Trampolining, Volleyball, Wakeboarding
Opportunities for individuals to be involved in coaching or leading various sports and activities through the Active Schools programme throughout East Lothian. Whether you are new to coaching or an experienced coach we can provide you opportunities to work with school aged children in a sporting environment with an opportunity to lead or assist with activities.
Active Schools East Lothian is a joint initiative between East Lothian Council and sportscotland. The programme was identified as a key element of the Scottish Executive's drive to get more people in Scotland active, a commitment outlined in the National Physical Activity Strategy.
The main aim of the Active Schools East Lothian is to offer school aged children the motivation and opportunities to adopt active, healthy lifestyles throughout their school years and into adulthood. They do this by supporting and sustaining a network of volunteers, coaches, leaders and teachers who in turn deliver extra curricular physical activity and sport before, during and after school and in the wider community. To help our volunteers we provide training opportunities through 'fit to coach'.
'More People, More Active, More Often'
The Active Schools team consists of 5 primary and 6 secondary coordinators. All primary and secondary schools in East Lothian have a coordinator assigned to their school. These coordinators are responsible for working in partnership with Schools, Sports Development and Local Clubs to increase the range of quality opportunities for pupils to become physically active.
Each primary coordinator is in charge of developing programmes for 5 to 7 schools in a cluster. There is a full-time secondary co-ordinator in each High School responsible for developing sport and physical activity. These co-ordinators develop extra-curricular programmes and assist with curricular delivery by offering alternative activities.
Interested in volunteering with Active Schools? Please contact your local
Active Schools Co-ordinator for further information.
Last updated 5 days ago
Aqua Fun, Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Ballet, Basketball, Boccia, Bowls, Breakdancing, Cheerleading, Climbing, Cricket, Crossfit, Daily Mile, Disability Sport, Fencing, Fitness, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Hip Hop Dance, Hockey, Indoors, Leadership, Netball, Outdoors, Physical Activity, Rugby, Running, Street Dance, Strength & Conditioning, Surfing, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tap Dance, Tennis, Trampolining, Volleyball, Wakeboarding
Opportunities for individuals to be involved in coaching or leading various sports and activities through the Active Schools programme throughout East Lothian. Whether you are new to coaching or an experienced coach we can provide you opportunities to work with school aged children in a sporting environment with an opportunity to lead or assist with activities.
Active Schools East Lothian is a joint initiative between East Lothian Council and sportscotland. The programme was identified as a key element of the Scottish Executive's drive to get more people in Scotland active, a commitment outlined in the National Physical Activity Strategy.
The main aim of the Active Schools East Lothian is to offer school aged children the motivation and opportunities to adopt active, healthy lifestyles throughout their school years and into adulthood. They do this by supporting and sustaining a network of volunteers, coaches, leaders and teachers who in turn deliver extra curricular physical activity and sport before, during and after school and in the wider community. To help our volunteers we provide training opportunities through 'fit to coach'.
'More People, More Active, More Often'
The Active Schools team consists of 5 primary and 6 secondary coordinators. All primary and secondary schools in East Lothian have a coordinator assigned to their school. These coordinators are responsible for working in partnership with Schools, Sports Development and Local Clubs to increase the range of quality opportunities for pupils to become physically active.
Each primary coordinator is in charge of developing programmes for 5 to 7 schools in a cluster. There is a full-time secondary co-ordinator in each High School responsible for developing sport and physical activity. These co-ordinators develop extra-curricular programmes and assist with curricular delivery by offering alternative activities.
Interested in volunteering with Active Schools? Please contact your local
Active Schools Co-ordinator for further information.
Last updated 5 days ago
