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.

Edinburgh & Lothian Trust Fund is looking for two individuals who have a good understanding of issues relating to poverty and inequality to join their Board. The Trustees meet four times a year to approve grant applications, to discuss and decide on policy, strategy and governance issues and to provide oversight of the management of the investment portfolio. Please email the Chair of the Trust chair@eltf.co.uk with a CV including details of relevant experience.

Bethany Christian Trust hosts a weekly group at the outdoor café area at Bridge8Hub. A male volunteer is required to support the female community development worker (CDW) in creating a supportive, sociable and welcoming environment. General responsibilities: Welcoming and greeting attendees. Engaging attendees in positive and appropriate conversation. Ensuring that attendees have hot drinks when desired. Supporting the CDW by helping plan and facilitate activities.

This role will be to assist our maintenance employee in his various duties, including fixing equipment, fences, painting, checking on health and safety procedures and fire safety policies, masonry, joinery, plumbing, refurbishment projects and general site upkeep.

Space & Broomhouse Hub requires someone to help quality check and review our Policies and Procedures. Ensuring our documents are clear, simple statements of how our organisation intends to conduct its services, actions and business. Reformat Policies and Procedures for consistency. Review and amend current Policies and Procedures. Create new Policies & Procedures.

As a volunteer you: - play a vital role in our research, since many of our studies rely on collecting data from human participants - can take part in research studies online and in-person at our research facilities - choose which studies you want to get involved in - can withdraw from the research at any time. We email our volunteers with information about our current studies and they decide if they wish to take part.

We are looking for someone to take ownership and manage our social media and website. The role will involve looking over our existing platforms and rebuilding them. Setting a communication/strategic plan for the pages. Aligning all the pages. Constantly create and suggest ways to increase engagement on the pages. Monitoring the pages. Updating them regularly. Work closely with the charity trustees and volunteers.

This is a fantastic time to join the board as we are in the process of developing and rolling out a new vision and five year strategy for the charity. In line with this we have taken the opportunity to review our governance needs and now wish to increase the size of our board as well as bringing in people with a range of skill sets and experiences to help us achieve our new enhanced mission. We are looking for up to eight motivated and committed individuals who share the charity’s values of empathy, respect, integrity and care. You’ll be presented with interesting, and (at times complex) issues to consider and help navigate a path through, while staying true to LinkLiving’s values. You’ll have the opportunity to influence LinkLiving’s strategic direction and help drive our ambitions to grow and improve our services.You’ll be working with like-minded, experienced and committed colleagues to achieve our plans whilst keeping people at the forefront of everything we do. You’ll be supporting people affected by trauma and disadvantage to help them towards the lives that they wish for. As a board member you will gain valuable decision-making experience and strategic experience.

Once approved volunteers can look after a child who has been referred to us and invest time with them by taking them out for a few hours to do fun activities. If they have a spare room they may be able to host them overnight. Others meet up with parents or carers and go to the shops, go out for a walk or help with paperwork but above all else take time to be a listen and support. Resource Friends may do some painting, joinery, gardening or anything practical that helps out.

The role involves sharing your own experiences of living with Borderline Personality Disorder with groups of participants and helping to facilitate training workshops. You will need good communication skills, lived experience of BPD , and be willing to share personal experiences with people from a variety of different backgrounds. A strong sense of commitment and willingness to travel throughout the Lothians are also important. CAPS /LEARN will provide training and mentoring for this role. 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.

Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. That's why the right care at the end of your life is so important. With other group members from your local area, you will organise fundraising events, collections and bring your community together in supporting Marie Curie. The group meets approximately every 6 weeks to organise 2-4 events per year. Due to Covid-19 at present all volunteer fundraising is being carried out virtually.

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: Unit 14b Westside Plaza, Wester Hailes, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH14 2SW, 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

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: 42 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH2 4RT, 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

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: 196 Portobello High Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH15 1EX, 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

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. Over 60 donation centres receive and distribute 100’s of bags of stock every single week. All of these donations need to be lifted and shifted so they end up in the right shops - we don’t require a weightlifter, but you will be need to be physically fit to help move the many donations we receive. As well as working up a sweat, our donation centres also sell a variety of stock which all need processing and putting on the shop floor. 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 once in a while, 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: Sorting large amounts of donations and stock 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 The Loan, South Queensferry, EH30 9SD, 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

Libertus is a South Edinburgh based charity. We are looking for enthusiastic people to help us with some of the activities & projects which we run. These range from creating bi monthly radio shows, producing films & documentaries, annual theatre productions, intergenerational projects, alternative therapies, exercise & arts and crafts. You will be working with older people, younger people and people living with special needs. Particularly interested in hearing from people with web based skills.

This opportunity is about building relationships with our members and to help them carry out everyday tasks within the day care centre. Your Role would be to support and encourage our clients in their activities assisting them with mobilisation and general comfort. Communicating with them and help them build their confidence and self-esteem. You would also be required to assist on our buses by helping passengers get on and off the vehicle ensure they are secure along with any wheelchairs, baggag

Every family needs something different, but they all love someone to talk to who isn’t going to judge or criticise them. The children are under 5 so they just want to play, sing, hear stories and run about outside. By turning up once a week for 2 hours you can help to de-stress a family and help them to enjoy their kids, because you are there to take a little of the pressure off. By regular visiting you will help families connect with their communities, feel more confident and be more resilient.

As a befriender you will build a relationship with a child or a young person who is affected by HIV and/or Hepatitis C. You will meet fortnightly for 3-5 hours to spend one-on-one time together. Together you will come up with fun activities you can do during the befriending sessions, such as visiting art galleries or kayaking. You will usually also share a meal together. Our Children’s Services require a minimum commitment of 1 year.

Through a range of support structures and services, LINKnet aims to provide a quality experience for volunteer mentors/befrienders and successful outcomes for mentees. Your commitment as a mentor/befriender will be two or three hours per week, spread over a day or two for a few months, not exceeding six months. One to one mentoring is found to be one of the most effective methods of people development . Befriending is a rewarding, personal gratification experience.

Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop (ESW) is looking for volunteers to help with maintaining the grounds around our building which will include weeding and clearing foliage, some trimming of hedges and other similar jobs. Time commitment requirement is dependent on the person applying and their availability, even just 1 day would be good and we are also open to people coming regularly over the summer.

Human contact is vital. As we are all finding out, without it, life changes. Community Alcohol Related Damages Service is a befriending service run by Rowan Alba. Health care specialists, GP’s, hospitals and mental health services refer individuals to our service. These people, for various reasons have been living the way we experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of them for most of their lives. We need to recruit and train volunteers now so we can respond to those that have been referred to us during this time.

We are looking for new volunteers both male and female to help restart our Scout Troop. The Scout Troop will be part of an active Scout Group - together with Beavers (ages 6-8) and Cubs (ages 8-10) ensuring a regular stream of new entrants. We plan to meet regularly on a Friday evening, but will also take part in various activities involving other Scout Troops including Swimming and Camping Competitions, indoor football and "Unihoc". The Troop had a reputation for going camping frequently during

Responsibilities: Based on your personal interests and skills, your responsibilities could include any of the following: Support local fundraising and awareness events. Manning a stall at an event. Helping at any event being held by or for the Eric Liddell Centre. Putting up posters or handing out flyers. Approaching individuals, schools, universities, local authorities, shops and commercial organisations for sponsorship and donations.

As we develop our online presence, we need to continue to amplify our messages and ensure adequate space is made for the people we support to highlight their story. This can prove challenging when our primary objective must always be to protect those we support, and ensure that they can live a life without any disadvantage caused by our communications activities in the years that follow their homelessness experience.

This is a live-in volunteering role. Volunteers will live with and support 3 young people who have/are experiencing homelessness. The aim is to provide safe, well-managed supported accommodation. Supportive Flatmates help to create this environment by being a responsible presence, providing practical support around the flat. A budget of £200 per month is available to plan activities with young people. Free rent, bills and internet are included.

We are looking for therapists from a wide range of disciplines from reiki to hypnotherapy to mindfulness, and everything in between! If you have a background in complementary therapy and have a couple of hours available to support group work and 1:1 sessions, we’d love to tell you more. We are looking for volunteers to join our Complementary Therapy team and donate their time and professional skills as a therapist to support our hospice patients, this may include people with neurological, heart or chest conditions and cancer. We have a dynamic and friendly team who are providing imaginative ways of supporting people in the different circumstances they face due to the pandemic. We hope to be able to offer both face to face support sessions for patients attending our Edinburgh Hospice, and a range of online support including 1:1 sessions and online videos and courses on complementary therapies and wellbeing.

Volunteers are peer mentors to the community residents and both live within our city and farm communities, and manage the day-to-day domestic tasks and decisions within the building, which is their home. Volunteer tasks may include: Accompanying a resident to appointments, Helping a resident to cook a meal for the whole community, Acting as a sounding board for a problem or difficult situation, Offering mature and calm guidance.

The Royal Edinburgh Community Gardens is an NHS Lothian initiative with a mission to make opportunities for good food and healthy lifestyles available to the local communities in which NHS Lothian hospitals are based. Help us draw some garden plans! Large scale plans will help us mark on all the current uses of the garden (for visitors and new volunteers) to see and use it to plan with volunteers and visitors the changes we’d like to make.

Tasks will vary based on your interests and Cyrenians’ needs but may include: Updating our eTapestry database. Supporting the development of exciting supporter engagement opportunities, including events. Assisting with regular supporter communications. Researching opportunities for funding or support, and assisting with funding applications. General admin assistance.

Delivery drivers and cyclists deliver meal packs across Edinburgh. A driving shift would normally contain a minimum of 20 stops, depending on your route. A cycling route would be smaller. Routes are sent out by text. Drivers and cyclists deliver directly to our client’s homes, and are therefore the face of Empty Kitchens. The role is a fantastic way to interact with people as well as really see who the packs are going to and how needed this service is. There are shifts any day of the week.

Our volunteer Shop Recruiters our vital to the successful operations of our shops. They promote our volunteer opportunities in their local communities as well as online, supporting applicants though our recruitment process and giving everyone a warm welcome into the Save the Children family. We believe in changing children’s future, we operate in the UK and around the world to ensure children are safe and healthy. We support them to learn, grow and become who they want to be. Join us!

Our Men’s Group supports men who are having a rough time and could do with a helping hand. We usually have tea/coffee together and then do some fun activities. These could include: music, debates and discussions, games and organised trips. We are especially looking for people who could share a specific skill or talent they have, or lead an activity, games or discussion. For those who can’t commit longer term, there is the possibility of volunteering for a 4-week block or volunteering on a rota.

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LinkLiving are looking for up to eight motivated and committed volunteer board members who share the charity’s values of emLinkLiving is a health and social care charity working in East Central Scotland to support people to overcome the negative impacts of trauma and disadvantage. We provide truly person-centred support through a range of models including self help coaching, employability, care at home, housing support and supported accommodation. The charity is particularly recognised for supporting young people to develop the personal resilience, practical and emotional skills as well as the experience necessary for successfully managing key transitions in their lives. This includes leaving care, moving on from homelessness, moving into their own tenancy, and achieving positive destinations such as a course or a job. We aim to ensure that today's young Scots are in a position to achieve their full potential. This is a fantastic time to join the board as we are in the process of developing and rolling out a new vision and five year strategy for the charity. In line with this we have taken the opportunity to review our governance needs and now wish to increase the size of our board as well as bringing in people with a range of skill sets and experiences to help us achieve our new enhanced mission.pathy, respect, integrity and care. Please view the application pack on our website here https://www.linkliving.org.uk/boardmembers for more information on the role, the charity and how to apply. The closing date is 12 noon, Thursday 11th March 2021. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an informal online interview (more than a chat, less than a formal interview) with a board sub-committee and the CEO on 22nd or 23rd March 4-7pm. Board meeting are currently held virtually due to the pandemic and we are looking at continuing this with only having two to three in person meetings throughout the year.

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.

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: 29/31 Deanhaugh Street, Stockbridge, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH4 1LR, 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

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 The Loan, South Queensferry, EH30 9SD, United Kingdom Disclaimer We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online through the link on this page, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on volunteering@barnardos.org.uk

This role involves using your own lived experiences of Personality Disorder in a positive way to raise awareness and campaign for change. The aim of the project is for people who have been given a diagnosis of a personality disorder or had experiences that they feel fit with a personality disorder diagnosis to come together, have a collective voice and create change.The group decides what it wants to do (it is experience-led) and has a CAPS staff member to enable/facilitate its decisions Individuals can get involved in a way which suits them. Activities and achievements of the group so far have included: developing and delivering experience led training; creating films based around experiences of living with a Personality Disorder; organising various awareness events , creating leaflets and resource packs based on peoples’ lived experience, responding to and creating consultations and attending and delivering presentations at conferences. (Collective advocacy is where a group of people who are all facing a common problem and have had similar experiences get together to work on specific issues and have their voices heard. The group as a whole may campaign on an issue that affects them. A collective voice can be stronger than that of an individual, as groups are more difficult to ignore.) 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.

CAPS are looking for a friendly and approachable individual to provide information on Advocacy Services in the Lothians. You will help others by signposting them to appropraite services and explain how Independent Advocacy might help. You will be offered the opportunity to promote CAPS Independent advocacy at events throughout the Lothians. You will help to set up and man promotional stalls. To monitor leaflets /resources and inform the volunteer coordinator when resources need to be replaced. CAPS also have a stall at the Information station Walpole Hall. The Information Station is a one stop shop acting as a source of support, information and sign posting. CAPS provides an Information Stall at this weekly event and will provide training and guidance for volunteers. 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.

These examinations require volunteer patients with clear physical signs (e.g. a heart murmur) that can be found by a skilled doctor when they examine a patient, or symptoms (e.g. breathlessness). The use of "real" patients in clinical examinations allows the candidate to discover abnormalities on examination in a way that actors and manikins cannot, and gives the students an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, attitudes, behaviours and skills in a much more reliable way.

As Pantry Till Assistant, this role includes a level of responsibility serving customers at the till and cash handling, a level of previous retail experience is an advantage

Task Description To assist clients in a short course of cooking lessons, courses are four weeks in length. To follow health and safety procedures in the kitchen. To demonstrate and encourage good Food Hygiene practices in the kitchen. Liaising with the volunteer coordinator about the job, the client and any issues that arise. Engaging with and supporting the clients during the cooking course. Adhering to all Fresh Start policies and procedures, and respecting client confidentiality.

Purpose of the Shop Donation Handling Role: The aim of the Shop in the first instance is to provide a much needed and valuable service to the local community and offer volunteering opportunities to local people, our service users and the wider community. You will be sorting and organising donations , pricing and assigning to the Shop for purchasing

We have been providing therapies and support for people with MS and other conditions for almost 30 years. We need welcoming and friendly people who will help visitors feel comfortable during their time in the Centre. You will operate the barochamber to deliver oxygen therapy, which benefits the health and well-being of people with MS. You will be fully trained to operate the chamber, so no experience is necessary. Training will be at your own pace and usually takes about 10 hours.

We're looking for volunteers who have a passion for social media, creating engaging content, and engaging people online in an interfaith social movement. You'll help us by: researching trends, engaging with communities and profiles online, creating content such as copy and short catchy videos, and using your own online presence - or engaging influencers - to engage communities in Scotland in intercultural messages.

Volunteers will support our vision around engaging communities by offering tailored support to those they are matched with. Volunteers will support individuals and families to work toward agreed outcomes to promote their health and well-being. This is a fantastic opportunity for volunteers to gain valuable experience in supporting individuals and communities, work in partnership with other services and organisations and have access to excellent training opportunities. If you’re able to spare some time to work with us, you can play a vital role in making sure we’re doing everything we can to help Edinburgh’s citizens.

At the Chat Café, we create opportunities for women to share culture and make friends. It is a place where women can meet to learn, share news and opportunities, and chat. Please note, the Chat Café is a women-only space. We currently meet online but hope to meet in person in the future. We need help to support the group to run smoothly, whether we meet online or in person.

We are looking for new volunteers both male and female to help to run a well established Cub Pack. The Cub Pack is part of an active Scout Group with Beavers (ages 6-8) and Scouts (11 to 15) ensuring a regular stream of new entrants. We meet regularly on a Friday evening, but also take part in various activities involving other Cub Packs. The main commitment needed is somebody who is going to be prepared to commit to regular attendance on a Friday evening: to get involved leading the activities.

Have some fun whilst providing insight into what local young people think and want done to improve health & wellbeing. Meet new people within the group and when promoting and representing The Junction in schools, flyer drops and special one-off events. Make a difference, suggest discussion topics, give ideas for how services can develop, support the creation of resources and even develop your own health change initiatives.

Our shops would not be able to raise crucial funds for Oxfam’s emergency and development work all over the world without volunteers. Depending on the needs of the shop and your interest, you may be involved in the following: Providing customer service on the shop floor. Creating attractive displays. Using the shop’s guidelines to sort and price donated clothes, homewares etc. Providing customer service on the shop floor. Promoting our Gift Aid scheme.

Sessions will include going out with person for a walk and coffee, or to the shops. Some sessions will take place at person' home and will include just spending time together and chatting

We’re a small community centre in North Edinburgh looking for board members who would be interested in the development of the Prentice Centre. The Trust own the building and income is self generated from grant making trusts, foundations, donations and self -fundraising activities. The Board meet once a month, normally on a Monday lunchtime and follow an agenda which is prepared and sent out in advance. Discussions take place on various issues, eg. Development of servies, local community need, Centre programming, Staffing, funding, etc.

Our new Lotus Community houses up to 14 unaccompanied asylum-seeking children aged 16-18 in north Edinburgh. This step towards independent living includes gaining confidence and knowledge of the local area. Two volunteers live alongside the residents for a minimum of six months. We will have spaces available from Aug/Sep and are seeking volunteers aged 18-30 who are in part time study or work.

To better support those living in our residential community, we are looking to translate a document into Vietnamese from English.

The club runs for 2 hours each week. Tutoring is on a one to one basis if possible and can cover all types of device from laptops running different versions of Windows to different types of tablet (IPAD, andriods. Hudl). The subjects that our members wish to learn range from an introduction to computing to browsing the internet to find information plus online shopping.

Vintage Vibes is a fresh way of tackling isolation and loneliness among the over 60s in Edinburgh – who we call our VIPs. Our goal is to tackle isolation and loneliness and to encourage VIPs to become more active in their local communities. Tasks include: Contacting your VIP once per week initially by telephone. Option for physically distanced outdoor visits/walks with the aim that indoor visits would start up when it is safe to do so. Creating a wonderful friendship with them.

We need volunteers to work alongside our Shop Manager and Shop Supervisor. Volunteers need to be friendly and reliable team players, with an interest in healthy eating. Dig-In is a friendly place to work and we are lucky to have very engaged and supportive customers. You will work as part of a team of all ages and backgrounds! You will learn more about Dig-In through our induction sessions. You can choose a regular weekly slot or work on an ad-hoc basis.

Our Save the Children Shops help raise lots of money for children living in the UK and in 120 countries worldwide. It’s always lovely chatting to our customers about the fabulous items we sell and telling them about the fantastic work that Save the Children does. You’ll get the chance to meet new people and make friends plus you’ll be part of an amazing team of volunteers.Your donation of time, creativity and kindness can help improve the lives of children all over the world - via sustainable shopping! There’s so much for you to get stuck in to when you’re volunteering in our shops. We get lots of donations and it's always exciting when one of our volunteers spots a real gem. You'll be taking in, sorting, steaming and pricing donations, rolling up your sleeves in the backroom as well as being on the shop floor. Serving customers with a smile is so important. You’ll be using the till (don't worry, we'll show you how) and handling money. And when people come in to donate items you'll also be completing the Gift Aid forms that let their donations help us even more. It’s really important that our window and shop displays look appealing so people keep visiting our shops. So you'll be wielding a duster and vacuum as well as your imagination to make the shop look its best. It would be ideal if you could volunteer one shift a week, which is about four hours but we're also happy to have more flexible times. No special skills are needed as we’ll show you what to do and we provide all the training you’ll need. But if you have any experience or particular interest tell us, it may come in useful. It’s really easy to get your volunteering started. If you're over 18 years old, just click on ‘Apply’ and get filling in your details!

Our Save the Children Shops help raise lots of money for children living in the UK and in 120 countries worldwide. It’s always lovely chatting to our customers about the fabulous items we sell and telling them about the fantastic work that Save the Children does. You’ll get the chance to meet new people and make friends plus you’ll be part of an amazing team of volunteers.Your donation of time, creativity and kindness can help improve the lives of children all over the world - via sustainable shopping! There’s so much for you to get stuck in to when you’re volunteering in our shops. We get lots of donations and it's always exciting when one of our volunteers spots a real gem. You'll be taking in, sorting, steaming and pricing donations, rolling up your sleeves in the backroom as well as being on the shop floor. Serving customers with a smile is so important. You’ll be using the till (don't worry, we'll show you how) and handling money. And when people come in to donate items you'll also be completing the Gift Aid forms that let their donations help us even more. It’s really important that our window and shop displays look appealing so people keep visiting our shops. So you'll be wielding a duster and vacuum as well as your imagination to make the shop look its best. It would be ideal if you could volunteer one shift a week, which is about four hours but we're also happy to have more flexible times. No special skills are needed as we’ll show you what to do and we provide all the training you’ll need. But if you have any experience or particular interest tell us, it may come in useful. It’s really easy to get your volunteering started. If you're over 18 years old, just click on ‘Apply’ and get filling in your details!

Our Save the Children Shops help raise lots of money for children living in the UK and in 120 countries worldwide. It’s always lovely chatting to our customers about the fabulous items we sell and telling them about the fantastic work that Save the Children does. You’ll get the chance to meet new people and make friends plus you’ll be part of an amazing team of volunteers.Your donation of time, creativity and kindness can help improve the lives of children all over the world - via sustainable shopping! There’s so much for you to get stuck in to when you’re volunteering in our shops. We get lots of donations and it's always exciting when one of our volunteers spots a real gem. You'll be taking in, sorting, steaming and pricing donations, rolling up your sleeves in the backroom as well as being on the shop floor. Serving customers with a smile is so important. You’ll be using the till (don't worry, we'll show you how) and handling money. And when people come in to donate items you'll also be completing the Gift Aid forms that let their donations help us even more. It’s really important that our window and shop displays look appealing so people keep visiting our shops. So you'll be wielding a duster and vacuum as well as your imagination to make the shop look its best. It would be ideal if you could volunteer one shift a week, which is about four hours but we're also happy to have more flexible times. No special skills are needed as we’ll show you what to do and we provide all the training you’ll need. But if you have any experience or particular interest tell us, it may come in useful. It’s really easy to get your volunteering started. If you're over 18 years old, just click on ‘Apply’ and get filling in your details!

Our Save the Children Shops help raise lots of money for children living in the UK and in 120 countries worldwide. It’s always lovely chatting to our customers about the fabulous items we sell and telling them about the fantastic work that Save the Children does. You’ll get the chance to meet new people and make friends plus you’ll be part of an amazing team of volunteers.Your donation of time, creativity and kindness can help improve the lives of children all over the world - via sustainable shopping! There’s so much for you to get stuck in to when you’re volunteering in our shops. We get lots of donations and it's always exciting when one of our volunteers spots a real gem. You'll be taking in, sorting, steaming and pricing donations, rolling up your sleeves in the backroom as well as being on the shop floor. Serving customers with a smile is so important. You’ll be using the till (don't worry, we'll show you how) and handling money. And when people come in to donate items you'll also be completing the Gift Aid forms that let their donations help us even more. It’s really important that our window and shop displays look appealing so people keep visiting our shops. So you'll be wielding a duster and vacuum as well as your imagination to make the shop look its best. It would be ideal if you could volunteer one shift a week, which is about four hours but we're also happy to have more flexible times. No special skills are needed as we’ll show you what to do and we provide all the training you’ll need. But if you have any experience or particular interest tell us, it may come in useful. It’s really easy to get your volunteering started. If you're over 18 years old, just click on ‘Apply’ and get filling in your details!

We currently have around 40 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.

The Butterfly Trust are the lead providing agency of social support for Scotland's Cystic Fibrosis community. We are looking for pro-active, enthusiastic volunteers to support our fundraising team at public collections, bag packs and to place/collect static collection cans in the community. The role involves: Attending collections in supermarkets, football grounds and street collections Attending bag packs in supermarkets Placing & collecting collection cans in local businesses

RESULTS grassroots campaigners take action locally to fight global poverty – using their voices to change the world. They receive training and support to become skilled advocates, from influencing MPs to policy makers, and engaging others within their community. By joining a local group you will support our campaigns on global health, education and economic opportunities. You'll take campaign actions with us, from publishing articles in the media to meeting your MP, or organising local events.

We need the help of a volunteer driver with their own car to help us collect donations of ICT equipment. This role is vital to our work in getting thousands of computers into African schools, enabling otherwise waste computers to have a second life in a classroom. The role is quite flexible as we can coordinate collections of computers to suit you. To support us in this role you must have access to your own vehicle, have a valid UK driving license and be able to lift 20kg. For application details please go to: https://turingtrust.co.uk/how-to-help/volunteer/apply-to-volunteer/

We’re looking for volunteers to operate our national helpline, supporting individuals over the phone. You’ll provide support for people who have received a digital device as part of Connecting Scotland, supporting the most vulnerable to get online. Queries range from enquiries about the programme, to basic support with turning on or using a device. We call these volunteers Digital Champions. This role is done remotely at the moment due to COVID-19 but there is possibility to work from our Edinburgh office in the future. The role is open to the whole of Scotland. The role tasks include: covering a minimum of one weekly 2-hour helpline shift, providing responses to enquiries and basic digital support to callers, logging any calls that require follow-up , supporting our staff in obtaining monitoring details from callers.

We are looking for people who can help us expand the range of skills around the table. At this time, we are seeking individuals between the ages of 16-24 with entrepreneurial / social enterprise skills or IT development / website development experience. Candidates do not need experience or knowledge of homelessness or youth work but must be committed and passionate about making a difference for young homeless people.

Having set up at the start of the Covid-19 lock down we've created a community of hospitality and food workers helping each other and our communities. We collect food donations and convert them into free meals for the food insecure citizens of Edinburgh. We need professional chefs who want to keep their hands in the kitchen and help their communities.

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: Unit 1a Meadow Bank Retail Park, 16 Earlstone Place, London Road, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH7 5SU, 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

Place2Be works with over 280 primary and secondary schools, reaching a school population of more than 116,000 children. As a volunteer counsellor you will work one to one in a therapeutic capacity with up to 3 children per week. The commitment is for one day per week, for three school terms, from 8.30am to 4.30pm to include therapy sessions and supervision of clinical work. There may also be opportunities to get involved with group work alongside the School Project Manager.

Volunteer for a youth led project to tackle hate speech on social media Create 15 sec amateur videos Create memes/ captions Find catchy hashtags and slogans to tackle the arguments that fuel hate speech on social media

At our clubs on Wednesday and Saturday evenings we run a coffee bar selling tea, coffee, soft drinks and snacks to our members, who have learning difficulties. The work involves serving customers, making tea and coffee, adding up how much is due and giving change where necessary. The Wednesday Club runs from 7pm to 9pm and the Saturday Disco runs from 7pm to 9:30pm. Coffee bar helpers are asked to arrive by 6:30pm to help with setting up the coffee bar,

The Foot Carer will Greet client at reception and escort to the treatment room Explain the importance of good personal foot care Clip and file toe nails safely Explain the importance of good skin care and apply lotion where required Check the fitting of the client's footwear and give advice on changes where necessary Update client records with treatment provided Record any referrals to NHS Podiatry Services.

Will be there to provide support and engage with local community. This will include customer service, stock processing and visual merchandising.

This role requires; Supporting the Community Development Worker (CDW) in teaching ESOL and facilitating discussion in both a larger group and smaller breakout groups. It may also include leading discussions on information regarding life in the UK. Working with the CDW to create relevant, informative and engaging plans, and preparing any resources required. At times, attendees may require one on one teaching, practice and support.

The purpose of this role is to aid the Sales Coordinator in maintaining Bethany’s online retail presence, which runs alongside our physical shops. General responsibilities: Taking clear and informative photographs of stock that needs selling; Preparing sold stock for sending; wrapping and packaging carefully to ensure safe delivery, weighing and affixing postage information. Taking packages to the Post Office in order to be delivered.

CAPS are looking for people who identify as LGBTQI+, willing to use personal experiences of mental health issues, to work as part of a Collective Advocacy Project. This project aims to raise awareness, challenge stigma and promote changes in attitudes and mental health services in Edinburgh. We will do this by creating educational resources, delivering training workshops, attending conferences & other being involved with other activities to raise awareness and educate.

PSPA is a national charity providing support and information to people living with PSP and CBD, while funding research into treatments and ultimately a cure. We rely entirely on voluntary donations. You can see more about this here at https://pspassociation.org.uk/ PSP & CBD are rare + little known. Education Volunteers can improve this situation. Our volunteers raise awareness with health + social care professionals and in local communities by offering informative talks to interested groups. These talks are set up on an ad hoc basis, a small number of times in a year and as close as possible to the volunteers’ local area - A driving licence and access to a car is desirable.

We recruit and train volunteer mentors who are matched with a young person based on personality and career aspirations. Mentors meet with their young person at their school for just one hour a week and provide a compassionate, listening ear. MCR Mentors: Build a relationship, improving the self-esteem of their young person, Help their young people discover their own passion for learning & achieving, Empower their young people to overcome the challenges thrown at them.

We are looking for volunteers to join us in our charity shop on South Bridge, to help us raise funds so we can continue to support our patients and their families. This is an ideal role for someone who likes meeting new people and wants to learn new skills in a friendly and welcoming environment. You will be helping us with the day to day running of our shop, including sorting, preparing and pricing donated items ready for display on the shop floor, serving our customers on the till and helping us spot unusual or valuable hidden gems among donations. If you have a passion for making a difference and are looking for a new challenge then this could be the role for you.

We are looking for volunteers to join us in our charity shop in Portobello, to help us raise funds so we can continue to support our patients and their families. This is an ideal role for someone who likes meeting new people and wants to learn new skills in a friendly and welcoming environment. You will be helping us with the day to day running of our shop, including sorting, preparing and pricing donated items ready for display on the shop floor, serving our customers on the till and helping us spot unusual or valuable hidden gems among donations. If you have a passion for making a difference and are looking for a new challenge then this could be the role for you.

Making the decision to retire is one of the most significant life decisions an individual will make. At Age Scotland, we know that the more thoughtful and planned individuals are about preparing themselves mentally, emotionally, and financially, the healthier and happier the experience will be for them. To help people prepare for taking the step into retirement and later life, Age Scotland has developed a workshop aimed at the 50+ age group. We want to inspire and engage with people through an informative and interactive workshop providing guidance and support on transitioning into later life. Your role will be to facilitate our pre-retirement workshops with groups of up to 16 participants. To confidently lead a structured group discussion and communicate clearly is essential, along with motivation to successfully prepare individuals to plan purposefully for the transition into later life. Main tasks include: • Deliver pre-retirement workshops professionally either in person or online and inspire attendees with positive encouragement of the transition into later life and retirement. • Facilitate specific sessions using the materials provided, sharing your own personal experiences in retirement to provide guidance and support allowing attendees to feel confident in transitioning into later life. • Relate to workshop attendees about their personal aspirations and fears for later life and retirement. Share thoughts and ideas and highlight the benefits of acting now. • Provide feedback to Age Scotland on workshop content and running to assist in improving the experience for attendees. • Participate in facilitator events such as meetings and training to ensure a continuous high standard of workshop is delivered. This voluntary role has been designed specifically for an individual who has experienced retirement- an individual who is retired or has done so in the past. This experience allows the facilitator to better empathise with attendees.

Welcoming customers as well as assisting members with their shopping. You’ll also be responsible for keeping the Pantry well stocked and presented at all times. To administrate the Pantry and check payments. To complete all food safety and procedural paperwork. Assist with basic cleaning duties. To ensure compliance of Covid-19 regulations put in place by PCHP. To help promote the Pantry.

Many of our clients who engage with the CARDS Service become curious about or wish to engage in recovery or with dedicated recovery services. In response to feedback from clients and volunteers we now have dedicated Peer Volunteers who themselves are in recovery and have lived experience of that journey and can provide our clients with hope and belief that they can make a positive change. About Rowan Alba Rowan Alba Limited is a charity set up to work with people who are at risk of becoming homeless. We believe that all individuals have the right to be treated with dignity and respect, and offer support in a person centred way, with the individual actively involved in planning their care. We work with older homeless men and women in our supported accommodation and individuals in the community who are having difficulty sustaining their current accommodation. Many of our service users would benefit from more social contact and just having someone to talk to could make a big difference to them.

You will be involved in finding out what activities our residents would like to do then help to plan, organize and make it happen for them. You will be running one to one activities with residents but also put on group events. Our aim is to encourage and support our residents to pursue what they enjoy, reduce isolation and hopefully in turn reduce their drinking by engaging them in meaningful activities.

Our shop has Instagram, Facebook and Twitter accounts. Social media is an important part of engaging with our customers and volunteers and we would like to find an enthusiastic person to help us reach as many people as possible, thereby helping Oxfam's work of fighting poverty and promoting Fairtrade.

We currently have around 40 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.

We currently have around 40 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.

As a call companion, you will make regular telephone calls to a lonely and isolated older person. These calls provide a lifeline of friendship for our older people, and the regular, warm, friendly chats and companionship provide a vital link with the outside world from which they have become isolated. Tasks include committing to calling the older person you have been matched with two to four times per month at an agreed time and following the guidance in our call companion training modules.

MyVolunteering is a website run by the Health and Employability Team at Volunteer Edinburgh. It gives volunteers the opportunity to publicise their experiences of volunteering through prose, poetry, quotes, drawings and photographs. We have lots of content but need someone with a creative eye for detail to edit the material and display it clearly and beautifully within the structure of the website. Tasks include working with the HWB/Employability staff to agree on how best to showcase the stories and quotes on the website. To edit the material so the key messages are highlighted and easy for the public to access. To utilise the artistry and ethos behind the website to tempt more people to read and share their experiences. To work with staff at Volunteer Edinburgh on the development and improvement of the website.

Please note that we are particularly looking for female volunteers to; Help to make the individuals attending the group feel welcomed and comfortable, whilst also maintaining appropriate boundaries, e.g. chatting and contributing to the group discussion. The group has Christ at the centre, and volunteers must have a live and active Christian faith. While the volunteer will begin by attending, and helping to facilitate, the group, the ultimate aim is for volunteers to befriend attendees on a one-to-one basis.

Meal Makers is a local neighbourhood food-sharing project that connects people with a love for cooking who are happy to share an extra portion of home cooked food with an older neighbour (or “diner”) who might be unable or lack the motivation to prepare a meal for themselves. Meals can be shared once a week, once a fortnight or every now and then, at times to suit. It is designed to be a flexible volunteering opportunity based on an everyday activity.

No long term commitment, you can do just one day and there is no application process, simply call us with the date you want to come and we will book you a seat on our minibus. The work carried out by our volunteers can make a positive difference to an area immediately benefiting the environment, wildlife and people. It's worthwhile, fun and sociable. We do practical activities such as tree planting, tree weeding, control of invasive species, pathwork, pondwork, meadow raking, fencing and more.

You will be matched with a child/young person ( 6 to 18 years ) who has additional support needs e.g. Learning Disability, Autism, ADHD, Asperger’s or their siblings. Spending regular 1:1 time with you, weekly for 3 or 4 hours, they will become more confident and have fun in the process. You will develop a positive and trusting relationship with the child you are matched with, encouraging and enabling them to go to places and try new things that interest them with you. Due to the ongoing pandemic, sessions are not taking place inside the family home. However socially distanced activity out with the home where practical and possible and via online tools such as FB Portals (which we will supply), Zoom, What’s App and Face Time are being used to deliver activity and engage with children on a weekly basis.

The volunteer will join about 150 other Samaritans in the Branch which operates round the clock - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The volunteer will support people in crisis, either on the phone, in person at the Samaritan Centre, or by email. Each year we expect to receive about 25,000 phone calls, 300 personal visits, and over 2,000 emails from all over the world. There are also opportunities to take part in running the Branch and in our growing outreach programme.

We are looking for new volunteers both male and female to help to run the Beaver Colony. The Beaver Colony is part of an active Scout Group - together with Cubs (ages 8-10) ensuring a regular stream of new entrants. We meet regularly on a Wednesday evening, but also take part in various activities involving other Beaver Colonies. The main commitment needed is somebody who is going to be prepared to commit to regular attendance on a Wednesday evening: to get involved leading the youngsters.

1. To assist with the governance of the Branch; in particular by attending the monthly meetings of the Management Committee and by taking responsibility for agreed tasks suited to their abilities. 2. To be one of the key-holders responsible for opening and locking the building before and after club meetings. 3. To help with our three clubs (which include a disco, indoor games, arts and crafts, Scottish country dancing).

Big Hearts Befrienders provides one-to-one befriending for children and young people aged 7-14 in kinship care, through supporting them to learn new skills and provide a social experience. Through the befriending relationship the child / young person and the befriender may touch on topics such as increasing self-esteem; dealing with worries; respect for others, with the main aim of building a trusting and reliable relationship with an adult and working towards set outcomes.

Befriending aims to remove or lessen isolation that carers may experience as a result of their caring role. We welcome volunteer befrienders who ideally have an understanding of dementia and carer's needs, and are willing to spend time listening to, encouraging and supporting a carer. Befrienders support carers to become more engaged with the community, or simply have a break from caring for a little while. Some carers like to get out and about and attend activities of interest.

To support the Age Scotland Comradeship Circles service, which offers older members of the ex-service community the opportunity to enjoy regular group friendship by telephone. You will support the Veterans Friendship Circles Facilitator on group phone calls, which last up to an hour, helping to facilitate discussion, developing resources to enrich Circles in response to members' interests, and providing pre and post call administrative support.

We provide 1:1 befriending for adults and elderly people. Volunteers will support people in participating in various activities: going for walks, coffee, museums or just sitting and chatting to people in their own homes. Our volunteers help to reduce people's isolation and loneliness, and offer real friendship and connection

The Chair will hold the Board to account for the Charity’s mission and vision, providing inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees. Our new chair will have the opportunity to drive the strategic development of granton:hub, bring expertise to our charity to help us to connect and support our local community and work closely with the Secretary and Treasurer to give direction to the Board policy-making and to ensure that the charity has maximum impact for its beneficiaries.

The role involves using personal experiences of living with a mental health issue as part of CAPS collective advocacy group; to campaign for change, raise awareness and promote understanding of the challenges and stigma faced as a member of an ethnic minority group when accessing mental health services. The group will create educational resources, deliver training workshops, attend conferences & other activities involved with raising awareness.

The Heriot's Beavers and Cubs groups need help! They meet on a Friday evening between 18:30 and 20:00 at George Heriot's School. Cubs are aged 8-10 and Beavers 6-8 years old. The Assistant Leader will support the operation of the group, in particular the planning and delivery of a balanced programme with the help of the Section Leaders. They will actively support and promote the achievement of badges and awards and support the delivery of a safe, exciting and stimulating balanced programme.

We are looking to recruit Board Members specifically with accounting and marketing experience, to add to our team. The role involves: ensuring effective management of the charity and its resources, providing support and guidance to staff and volunteers and helping with long term planning to ensure the future of the charity.

Volunteering as an English tutor could be for you if you have good English and communications skills, You have an interest in language, You would like to teach in the future and need to gain some practical experience. You would be comfortable going into students' homes to teach them one-to-one. We are looking for volunteers who are interested in teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). We are looking for people with good communication skills and an interest in language learning

Our volunteer business mentors are paired with community sports clubs who need expertise in a particular area e.g. business planning etc. Sported works closely to support our volunteers throughout the process, and the opportunities available are very flexible, this could range from answering a 15 minute call from a club leader who has a particular question, to delivering a workshop or a 6 month mentor placement.

We are looking for volunteers to join us in our charity shop in Trinity, to help us raise funds so we can continue to support our patients and their families. This is an ideal role for someone who likes meeting new people and wants to learn new skills in a friendly and welcoming environment. You will be helping us with the day to day running of our shop, including sorting, preparing and pricing donated items ready for display on the shop floor, serving our customers on the till and helping us spot unusual or valuable hidden gems among donations. If you have a passion for making a difference and are looking for a new challenge then this could be the role for you.

We are looking for volunteers to join us in our charity shop in Morningside, to help us raise funds so we can continue to support our patients and their families. This is an ideal role for someone who likes meeting new people and wants to learn new skills in a friendly and welcoming environment. You will be helping us with the day to day running of our shop, including sorting, preparing and pricing donated items ready for display on the shop floor, serving our customers on the till and helping us spot unusual or valuable hidden gems among donations. If you have a passion for making a difference and are looking for a new challenge then this could be the role for you.

We are looking for volunteers to join us in our charity shop in Corstorphine, to help us raise funds so we can continue to support our patients and their families. This is an ideal role for someone who likes meeting new people and wants to learn new skills in a friendly and welcoming environment. You will be helping us with the day to day running of our shop, including sorting, preparing and pricing donated items ready for display on the shop floor, serving our customers on the till and helping us spot unusual or valuable hidden gems among donations. If you have a passion for making a difference and are looking for a new challenge then this could be the role for you.

To provide safe overnight accommodation and support for a young person using the scheme including a meal and washing facilities. To support young people to feel relaxed and comfortable in the accommodation. To introduce a young person to the household and make them aware of essential routines and act upon any relevant information. To operate creative methods of assisting young people to articulate their needs. To ensure a safe, secure and respectful environment within the scheme.

Telephone befriending is a brilliant way to connect with someone in your area who may be feeling a little isolated or lonely, especially throughout the impact of Covid-19. By volunteering your time you will help an older person remain socially connected, and provide them with a much needed friendly ear. A weekly befriending call or distanced meet up can help develop a trusting relationship through conversation building confidence and connection.

Midlothian Voices is a Collective advocacy group of people in Midlothian who identify as having Mental Health issues. CAPS facilitate their group to enable them to come together to achieve their goals. The group is fairly new but since getting together as the end of last year they have identified three goals for the group to work on: To engage with services at a strategic level by attending meetings and events where decision making happens, to work on topic specific issues that are important to people such as Welfare Reform and reducing stigma and to bring people in Midlothian together around these issues. So far members of the group have attended Lothian wide events on Human Rights and the reform of the Scottish Health Council and have looked at how these issues are relevant in Midlothian and fed back through the Mental Health Strategy group on their thoughts. They have also been part of a sit down with the Minister for Mental Health at the NHS annual conference to ask questions about Mental Health services in Midlothian Midlothian voices describe themselves as a go-getting friendly group and have many ideas on issues they would like to work on in the future, they are very much looking forward to welcoming new members of the group and generating new ideas. Individuals can get involved in the project at a level that suits their own abilities, skills and commitments. Meetings usually take place every six weeks. Due to Covid 19 CAPS we have had to alter the way we work. Groups and volunteer roles are currently taking place online until we can resume face to face meetings.

We are looking for volunteers to get involved in every exhibition at the Gallery as Volunteer Exhibition Assistants. Our team of volunteers are crucial in the success of our exhibitions and provide essential and valued support. All volunteers receive training for their role and a high level of support from the Gallery team throughout their time volunteering with us. We offer practical experience of working in a contemporary gallery space, public engagement and the opportunity to meet artists. Our latest exhibition opens on 18 May 2021 and we are looking for support. Please check our website for full details: https://www.trg.ed.ac.uk/get-involved/volunteering

The Peer Supporter will provide support, encouragement and inspiration to clients attending the Recovery Hub. The Peer Supporter will make informal contact with clients when they attend the service. The Peer Supporter will listen to clients and use their own experience of addiction and recovery to provide support as appropriate. They may take on other roles as their confidence and skills expand like co facilitate groups , shadow one to one engagements and needle exchange. Male volunteers are currently required at the Hub, but applications will be accepted from anyone who is interested in the role.

We currently have around 40 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.

Resource Befrienders may do some painting, joinery, gardening or anything practical that helps out the family on a practical level.

Who can resist the chance to help restore a 'lost' 15th century walled garden here in Edinburgh? Or to get fit without paying gym costs? We are keen to recruit volunteers for a wide variety of gardening tasks. You don't have to have specific gardening skills – enthusiasm counts. A wide variety of tasks are involved in the restoration project – digging, clearing, weeding, planting, laying bases for greenhouse and composting toilet, making tea, helping with planning, harvesting seasonal produce.

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: 26 Crighton Place, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH7 4NY, 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

As a Study Buddy you will support the learning and development of a child or a young person who is affected by HIV and/or Hepatitis C. You will meet weekly for 1-2 hours to spend one-on-one time together. Together you can work on homework or development of relevant skills, such as developing the child’s motor skills by doing crafts or doing physical activity. Our Children’s Services require a minimum commitment of 1 year.

We are seeking and HR professional to join our Management Committee which currently consists of 8 volunteers who bring with them a range of relevant skills, knowledge and life experience. Meeting 6-8 time per year. Meetings are currently taking place via zoom from 7pm to 8.15pm on Mondays/ Tuesdays. In addition to contributing to discussion regarding the strategic direction and governance of the Charity we are seeking an HR professional who can advise and support the Director to ensure HR aspects are to the highest standard.

If you want to gain experience in childcare or disability then this role is the one for you! You will be matched with a child or young person who you will meet with on a regular basis spending 1:1 time with them, having fun whilst doing things and going places that they enjoy. Many parents are isolated and have no family living locally or friends who they can ask to help them out in times of need. Families with child/ren with a disability struggle to have any time away from their caring role. Due to the ongoing pandemic, sessions are not taking place inside the family home. However socially distanced activity out with the home where practical and possible and via online tools such as FB Portals (which we will supply), Zoom, What’s App and Face Time are being used to deliver activity and engage with children on a weekly basis.

We are looking for a volunteer to support our Comradeship Circles service, which offers older members of the ex-service community the opportunity to enjoy regular group camaraderie by telephone. You will join the Veterans Friendship Circles Facilitator on group phone calls, which last up to an hour, helping to facilitate discussion, developing resources to enrich Circles in response to members' interests, and providing pre and post call administrative support. Currently this role is home based, with access to a phone required.

Our Carer Befriending Service aims to breakdown the isolation experienced by carers in providing them with a volunteer befriender. The role is flexible, allowing the volunteer and carer to negotiate when and where, and how often, they will meet. What they do in that time depends on what the carer needs from the relationship. This may involve joining in an activity, going for a walk or to the cinema or just having time for a chat and coffee in a local cafe.

We require volunteers from both sexes and all age groups who will pretend to be patients so that students can gain experience in dealing with patients in a relaxed and safe atmosphere. A simulated patient is someone who has been carefully trained to portray the emotional, symptomatic and physical characteristics of an actual patient. They are additionally trained to provide feedback to students on their performance during the simulated patient encounter.

The Royal Edinburgh Community Gardens is an NHS Lothian initiative with a mission to make opportunities for good food and healthy lifestyles available to the local communities in which NHS Lothian hospitals are based. All around the garden there are woodwork and construction tasks to undertake. We're looking for someone with joinery skills and interest in this area.

As more activities are delivered online, we need to ensure that our online offering develops in line with trends and expectations. It is becoming clear that our existing website has reached the peak of its capabilities, and without new development, will fast become obsolete and inhibit our ability to support people who use services, reach new audiences, and generate new income.

The call companions idea is very simple; a volunteer call companion calls the same older person between two and four times a month at a mutually agreed time for an informal chat. As a call companion coordinator, you will be the main point of contact for all of the call companions and older people in your group. This is a challenging, rewarding role which might be a bit busy initially but will take up less of your time once your group is established.

The BME (Black Minority and Ethnic) Homework club is an after school club for families who have English as a second language. Volunteers will be involved in planning, preparing and supervising activities for the children. They will also be working one to one with families and carers, to help them to support their children complete their homework and improve their English. Volunteers will help to prepare snacks and drinks and encourage attendees to engage with activities.

Retail volunteers are the backbone of our shops. A day can include sorting donations, operating the till or pricing stock- but every day, and every shop, is different! Each volunteer brings their own skills, experience and character to a role.

We are looking for a trustworthy and compassionate individual, willing to befriend a person who is socially isolated and may also struggle with addiction, homelessness and mental health issues. General responsibilities: To develop a companionship level relationship with a befriendee; To accompany the befriendee to social activities and community groups; To participate in an induction and on-going training as appropriate and adhere to all procedures and policies

We are looking for someone with spare time to help us with our collections and deliveries. The position mainly involves. Picking up donations from our various points Dropping donations in store Delivering donations to the charities we support Keeping good records of our outgoing and incoming donations Work closely with the charity trustees and volunteers.

This is a role that is all about finding and telling interesting stories. We need someone who will help us find great stories about our VIPs, our volunteers and also about issues surrounding isolation and dementia. You'll also be finding interesting and valuable information to create tips and tricks for our volunteers, such as free things to do with VIPs in the city. You'll be looking at new methods to spread the word such as Instagram and Facebook Live. You'll be pulling together blog posts.