Midlothian volunteering opportunities
Community Task Volunteer
Volunteer Midlothian (VM)
There are many ways in which volunteers can help to reduce social isolation in the older population. This may be by accompanying someone to attend a local community group, assisting with shopping or supporting them with activities, in their own home. Other suitable activities may include demonstrating to and supporting clients to do exercise to improve strength and balance, assistance with food preparation, assistance with craft activities and support with digital skills. A little human contact and support makes the world of difference to an isolated person. Volunteers can provide practical support to enable a person to feel less isolated and part of their wider community.
Transform Intergenerational Befriending
Volunteer Midlothian (VM)
Young Volunteers between the ages of 14 - 20 are trained as befrienders, before attending a local sheltered housing complex in groups of around 5. These groups will engage in a range of activities with the residents such as reminiscing, arts & crafts, games and are encouraged to come up with new forms of engagement.
It is hoped that in addition to the positive impact the project will have on residents, the befriending will allow volunteers to build confidence and gain valuable social skills under the support and supervision of the project worker.
Volunteer Group, Computer Group
Health In Mind (Midlothian)
We are looking for a compassionate, patient and friendly person to support our members to attend a weekly computer group at Edinburgh College, Dalkeith Campus.
Orchard Centre Services provides support to people living in Midlothian who experience mental health difficulties. Volunteering would include driving members who struggle to attend a group independent from the Orchard Centre. Volunteer would work along college tutor and offer support to member of the group
Volunteer Befriender, Social Network Support
Health In Mind (Midlothian)
Each volunteer supports a re:discover client to recover a sense of who they are by encouraging them to step outside their illness and discover / rediscover activities and interests they enjoy. Volunteers work with clients as a whole person focusing on their talents, skills and assets rather than problems or needs. Volunteers encourage clients to set goals which they will work towards during their time with re:discover. They also act as a 'community bridge builder' supporting clients to step outside their comfort zones whilst providing support and encouragement. Volunteers work with clients for a minimum of 6 months which is the minimum commitment that we are looking for from volunteers.
Volunteers and clients agree together when and where they will meet (not in their own homes) - usually once a week for a few hours. Activities are usually based on shared interests and have included: meeting for coffee; cinema; theatre; art galleries museums; zumba, martial arts; gym; walks; garden centres; hill walking; pilates . . . We cover volunteer out of pocket expenses.
We have regular training courses for volunteers, so get in touch to find out more. We welcome volunteers who are available to volunteer during the day, the weekend or in the evenings.
Volunteer Shop Assistant
Cancer Research UK (Midlothian)
Volunteers can help out by serving customers on the till, sorting through donated stock, steaming and hanging stock, pricing items, window dressing and generally keeping the shop floor tidy. It is a great way to meet new people and raise money for Cancer Research UK. This is also a great opportunity for anyone who wishes to gain retail training and experience.
Volunteer Helper
Thornton Rose Riding for the Disabled
Thornton Rose Riding for the Disabled is looking for volunteers. We provide people with disabilities with the opportunity to ride and enjoy all the activities connected with horse riding. The horses help people both therapeutically and recreationally. Our riders gain, through their contact with horses, a greater sense of achievement and confidence, which in turn makes their lives easier and more fulfilled.
Your help is needed to:- Support our Riders by talking and interacing with them to provide a social and fun experience, walking along side them for safety and social interaction, helping them to understand horses and helping them have a fun and an enjoyable experience.
For the horses: Bring them in from the field and give them a much appreciated groom, put on their saddles and bridles ready for the rides, be friendly and gentle – they love to be looked after and cared for, give them their food and take them back to the field and clean up their home/stable (light work).
After the rides we all sit together and have lunch (which is provided) and share what happened during the rides and get to know each other.
You can choose how regularly you want to come along and we will ensure that you have all the support and training you needs. Come along and try it with no commitment.
Delivery of Physical Activity opportunities in Pathhead
Active Schools - Midlothian Council
Midlothian Active Schools aim to provide more opportunities for children to take part in sport and physical activity, before during lunchtime and after school. We develop pathways for children to access sport from school into the wider community. Being a volunteer delivering in school, allows us to provide further clubs for children to access. We also look for volunteers to help us with manage our events programme, such as, course marshal in cross country, referee or score keeper in basketball, athletics or hockey. You can bring your own expertise to the table!
Volunteers can access our training programme in areas such as first aid, child protection and sport specific training.
Delivery of Physical Activity opportunities in Dalkeith
Active Schools - Midlothian Council
Midlothian Active Schools aim to provide more opportunities for children to take part in sport and physical activity, before during lunchtime and after school. We develop pathways for children to access sport from school into the wider community. Being a volunteer delivering in school, allows us to provide further clubs for children to access. We also look for volunteers to help us with manage our events programme, such as, course marshal in cross country, referee or score keeper in basketball, athletics or hockey. You can bring your own expertise to the table!
Volunteers can access our training programme in areas such as first aid, child protection and sport specific training.
Volunteer Helper - Roslin
Boys' Brigade
Have you ever thought about giving back to your community? Your help could provide a safe space for Children & Young People to go each week to Learn, Grow and Discover.
As a volunteer with the Boys’ Brigade you can become involved in helping our leaders facilitate a wide variety of activities for children from Primary 1 to Primary 7. Our Roslin Company meet every fortnight on a Wednesday evening from 6pm.
Each meeting varies but typical activities include games and sports, arts and crafts and lots of skills-based activities that go toward the achievements programme. Not to mention going on outings! With more volunteers we will be able to do more activities and hopefully be able to take the young people to camp!
All we ask is that our volunteers are enthusiastic, committed and enjoy working with children and young people. Being able to work well as part of a small team is beneficial.
All volunteers must have PVG clearance which we will facilitate.
Volunteer Mentor for Vulnerable Children and Young People
Move On
intandem, Scotland’s mentoring programme for young people, brings together vulnerable young people with a mentor to build a consistent and trusting relationship, and improve their chances in life. The Scottish Government has appointed Inspiring Scotland to lead the development of the intandem programme. Move On are responsible for delivering the service in the Lothians and, in partnership with YMCA Edinburgh, the City of Edinburgh.
We’re looking for enthusiastic and open-minded adults from all walks of life to volunteer to work with children and young people aged 8 - 14 who are looked after at home. You’ll be working on a one to one basis with the young person, using your own life experiences and skills to encourage them to achieve their goals.
Full training will be given, and once you're matched with a young person we'll expect you to be committed to them for at least a year.
Interested?
Interested? For an application pack, or to find out more about the role, please get in touch.
Mentoring Children and Young People aged 8 - 14
Move On
We’re looking for enthusiastic and open-minded adults from all walks of life to volunteer to work with vulnerable children and young people aged 8 - 14 who are looked after at home. Your role will be to work one to one with the young person using your own life experiences and skills to encourage them to achieve their goals.
No particular experience or skills are necessary - but a strong belief in the potential of young people is essential. Full training will be given, and once you're matched with a young person we'll expect you to be committed to them for at least a year.
Interested?
For an application pack, or to find out more information about the role, please get in touch!
Treasurer
Friends of Chitambo
Are you a doer with an interest in Africa?
We are seeking a new Treasurer for our small but fast-growing Penicuik-based charity, Friends of Chitambo SCIO. We support health projects at Chitambo Hospital, central Zambia, the living memorial to Scottish explorer Dr. David Livingstone, who died nearby.
Our main focus is on providing nurse training scholarships for disadvantaged students, ambulance maintenance, and emergency care improvements.
• This is a substantial, hands on, voluntary role, suiting someone experienced in bookkeeping or accountancy, with the time and commitment to offer e.g. retired, not working or working part-time and preferably local to Midlothian but not restricted to these groups.
• Minimum monthly time commitment: 8 hours
◦ plus at least 2 more hours a quarter for committee meetings (4/year)
▪ by telephone conference
◦ additional time at peak budget reporting periods
▪ around 5 financial reports/year, to OSCR, HMRC, Scottish Government, and charity AGM.
◦ Must liaise closely with charity Chair, including in face to face meetings as necessary.
Please see the following link for details: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o8PgTYjsbkGg56Lunxmcn1izn1R-PapT/view?usp=sharing
If interested, please contact Dr. Jo Vallis, Chair, for further information: jo@friendsofchitambo.org.uk; mobile phone no. 07791262918
Thank you. We look forward to hearing from you.
Website: http://friendsofchitambo.blogspot.co.uk/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/friendsofchitambo/
Penicuik Conservation Volunteer
Penicuik House Preservation Trust
To assist the Rangers in conserving, enhancing and promoting the appropriate use and enjoyment of the area.
Duties include habitat improvement and restoration, Removal of invasive and non-native species, Practical maintenance on fences, signposts, gates and paths and opportunities to be involved in species surveying and recording.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors on a variety of tasks.
General Retail Assistant - Dalkeith
Salvation Army Trading (Midlothian)
Learning new skills. Helping a charity whilst having fun at the same time. Development of talents that we value such as communication skills, numeracy, teamwork and taking responsibility.
Patient Buddying Volunteer
Cyrenians (Bonnyrigg)
This will involve accompanying patients from the hospital ward into the garden, and helping lead group sessions that could include other volunteers and visitors, as well as one-to-one sessions if required. This will involve providing feedback to the Garden Coordinator, as well as staff from the hospital. The role will require flexibility, so that if a patient does not feel like doing structured activity, or wishes to spend time in a quiet space relaxing or simply enjoying being outside in a green environment, that is as important as completing an agreed task.
Training in both horticultural skills, and awareness of the different needs of patients, such as mental ill health, learning disability, dementia etc, will be provided, as well as supervision from the Garden Coordinator.
Cinema - Management Team Member
Penicuik Community Development Trust Ltd
“The group management team members are volunteers who each have equal say in setting priorities, selection the films to be shown each year and resolving issues.
Usually, but not necessarily, the also volunteer in other Cinema role(s).
Attending around 4 evening Cinema Group Meetings per year and helping deliver action points outside of this time.”
Ward Helper
NHS Lothian
Visit and chat to patients who do not get visitors and provide a welcoming atmosphere; to bring to the attention any concerns about patients to a member of staff; give out patient teas, help with the assistance of giving out the patient meals in compliance with hospital food & hygiene policy, check fridge temperature and record on the pantry sheet, ensure the hand rubs at ward entrance are full, check the remaining hand rub bottles at all the bed spaces, assist patients with completing their menu card etc.
Trustee
Play Therapy Base
We are a registered charity offering an accessible, flexible, child-friendly and needs-led therapeutic service to children and families in the Lothians. We aim to recruit two new Board members to strengthen and broaden the skills of our existing Board of Trustees. New members would act as consultants/advisors, offering specific knowledge and experience in the following areas:
• Human Resources – policy and practice
• Finance –support of voluntary agencies in establishing good practice in line with legislation, and of developing self-sustaining business practices
• Early Years – policy and practice (experience in one or more of the fields of health, social work, education, therapeutic support services, or voluntary sector supporting children and families)
• Strategic Planning
• IT- technical support and/or client database systems
• Voluntary sector – as practitioner or board member
• Children’s mental health - as practitioner or policy maker
• Fundraising
The Board meets every 8-10 weeks for around 1 ½ hours at our premises in Eskbank. Meetings take place on a Monday morning.
Pupil Supervisor - Walking Bus
Lawfield Primary School & Nursery
The Lawfield Walking Bus was established a year ago and enables children to walk to school in safe, supervised groups. The Bus concept is a safe, healthy and environmentally friendly approach to walking large groups of children to school.
Each Bus has an adult 'Driver' at the front and an adult 'Conductor' at the rear. We sing songs, play instruments and tell stories on the way to school. The Bus can only be sustained if volunteers are available to be the Driver or Conductor, even on a rota basis. The children walk to school in a group along a set route picking up additional 'passengers' from home along the way. Everyone wears a reflective harness connected to a "Walkodile". The number of walking buses will depend on the number of children who are interested. We operate the buses every day for the journey to school.
Stories We Tell Volunteer
Alzheimer Scotland (Midlothian)
“Stories We Tell” is a new, innovative 8 week programme that aims to support people living with dementia to harness their creative potential, find their voice, and to build their confidence and self-esteem.
We are looking for a confident, creative individual to work alongside a professional storyteller and our local Dementia Advisor to support up to 8 people with early stage dementia to tell their stories – both biographical and fantastical – using a variety of creative stimuli.
No experience is necessary as full training and support will be given.
Student Ambassador Volunteer
Fertility Network Scotland (Midlothian)
Represent and raise awareness of Fertility Network Scotland charity in places of education and in local area to highlight the services and support we provide.
Promote the charity by displaying posters and leaflets
Highlight our campaigns and projects to fellow students and lecturers etc including through social media
Assist Fertility Network Scotland staff at events such as Freshers Week
This benefits of this opportunity include:
Meeting and working with new people, learning new skills which would benefit future applications to further education or employment while having fun, gain experience of event participation, fundraising and charity sector in general, knowledge that your support will help people in Scotland experiencing fertility problems.
Fertility Network Scotland provides advice, information and support for anyone affected by fertility issues. We also work to raise awareness of the impact of fertility problems and to campaign for fair provision of fertility treatment throughout Scotland
Assistant in Gardening
Beeslack Family Disabled Club
This is an opportunity to work with a dedicated group of volunteers and members who attend the Beeslack Family Disabled Club on a Sunday from 12.30 – 3.30 p.m. The group are always looking for new ideas and are always willing to try new things. Members take part in maintaining and developing their dedicated garden space and enjoy being outdoors planting, growing and harvesting a variety of plants, flowers, fruits and vegetables. This is a very sociable group who greatly value the opportunities and activities the club provides. It is also a valuable contribution to your C.V and volunteers under the age of 25 can work towards Saltire Awards.
Cycling Group Leader
Beeslack Family Disabled Club
This is an opportunity to work with a dedicated group of volunteers and members who attend the Beeslack Family Disabled Club on a Sunday from 12.30 – 3.30 p.m. The group are always looking for new ideas and are always willing to try new things. Members have expressed an interest in being able to take part in a cycling group to encourage physical exercise and general well being. This is a very sociable group who greatly value the opportunities and activities the club provides. It is also a valuable contribution to your C.V and volunteers under the age of 25 can work towards Saltire Awards.
Walking Leader
Beeslack Family Disabled Club
This is an opportunity to work with a dedicated group of volunteers and members who attend the Beeslack Family Disabled Club on a Sunday from 12.30 – 3.30 p.m. The group are always looking for new ideas and are always willing to try new things. Members have expressed an interest in being able to take part in a walking group to encourage physical exercise and general well being. This is a very sociable group who greatly value the opportunities and activities the club provides. It is also a valuable contribution to your C.V and volunteers under the age of 25 can work towards Saltire Awards.
Assistant in Cooking
Beeslack Family Disabled Club
This is an opportunity to work with a dedicated group of volunteers and members who attend the Beeslack Family Disabled Club on a Sunday from 12.30 – 3.30 p.m. This group have been taking part and enjoying cooking and baking whilst always keen to try new recipes for many years. You will be required to assist with the preparation and cooking of savoury and sweet dishes and encouraging a sense of greater independence for all. It is also a valuable contribution to your C.V and volunteers under the age of 25 can work towards Saltire Awards.
Despatcher
HcL Handicabs (Midlothian)
To take passenger bookings, arrange journeys, deal with enquiries and to provide information when requested. To ensure the smooth scheduling of journey requests. General clerical work, including filing, correspondence, and day to day running of the office, including preparation of drivers sheets. Using various office equipment correctly, including computers, telephones, fax machine and photocopier. To undertake any induction and in-service training program required. To assist in training for other staff and volunteer driver/escorts when required.
Lunch Club Helper
Cowan Court Penicuik
We are looking to recruit a lunch club helper to assist with the lunch club on a Friday. The lunch club is only on from 11.30 - 1pm. The group will involve playing games with the residents. Serving lunches/tea/coffee. We have tenants with both physical and mental health problems eg Dementia.
Community Gardener/Garden Warden
LASC Link Loanhead
The link have a fantastic community garden and are desperately looking for volunteers to join our team of community gardeners to help bring the garden back to its full potential. We require volunteers to help us with gardening landscaping, garden design, general maintenance along with other tasks. The Community garden encompasses a wonderful sensory garden, Polly tunnel along with wormery, orchard and fruit and vegetable beds which we need your help to maintain.
Adult Volunteer
Police Scotland Youth Volunteers (Midlothian)
The Police Scotland Youth Volunteers (PSYV) programme aims to strengthen the relationship with the Police and young people, breaking down barriers and promoting positive role models. Police Scotland Youth Volunteers promotes a practical way for young people to understand policing by supporting the Police in their local area through volunteering. As part of this, young people are given a chance for their voice to be heard and encouraged to promote good citizenship. The programme is open to all young people aged between 13 – 18, this allows those people to get an insight into policing in Scotland and inspire individuals to participate positively within their communities.
Main Contact Volunteer
Fertility Network Scotland (Midlothian)
Provide advice, information and peer support to local volunteers who wish to join the volunteer network
Help to recruit more volunteers in the local area
Main point of contact for support and local issues and pass to Volunteer Co-ordinator or Head Office as necessary
Promote Fertility Network Scotland services and campaigns to people in local community by distributing leaflets etc
Attend events to promote and/or fundraise for Fertility Network Scotland
Help organise and support our events in the local area
Fertility Network Scotland provides advice, information and support for anyone affected by fertility issues. We work to raise awareness of the impact of fertility problems and campaign for fair provision of fertility treatment throughout Scotland.
General Volunteer
Fertility Network Scotland (Midlothian)
General volunteers will promote the Fertility Network Scotland charity in the local area and the services we provide.
Distribute Fertility Network Scotland leaflets/posters in the area including GP clinics, libraries, hospitals, community centres etc
Participate at fundraising events
Adhere to Fertility Network Scotland policies and procedures
Fertility Network Scotland provides advice, information and support for anyone affected by fertility issues. We also work to raise awareness of the impact of fertility problems and to campaign for fair provision of fertility treatment throughout Scotland
Community Connector
Volunteer Midlothian (VM)
There are many ways in which volunteers can help to reduce social isolation in the older population. This may be by accompanying someone to attend a local community group, assisting with shopping or supporting them with activities, in their own home. Other suitable activities may include demonstrating to and supporting clients to do exercise to improve strength and balance, assistance with food preparation, assistance with craft activities and support with digital skills. A little human contact, and conversation, makes the world of difference to an isolated person. Volunteers can provide company and practical support to enable a person to feel less isolated and part of their wider community.
Connect Online Club Helper
Volunteer Midlothian (VM)
The project coordinator will facilitate the computer clubs, providing equipment, learning materials and refreshments. Volunteers will come along and help learners, either one-to-one or in small groups, on a range of topics, depending on what learners would like to cover using resources provided by the coordinator.
Access Point Volunteer
Health In Mind (Midlothian)
Volunteers will support local people to improve their mental health and wellbeing and to achieve what is important to them.
The Midlothian Access Point (MAP) is a NHS drop in service for adults who are feeling low or stressed. The people who attend face a wide range of challenges such as relationship breakdown, isolation, bereavement, debt, and difficulties with finding or maintaining work. Many people who attend have sought help for the first time. We give people suggestions about ways they can improve their mental health and wellbeing, for example exercise, relaxation, peer support groups, talking therapies and online resources. The MAP currently takes place at Eastfield Health Centre in Penicuik and at the Midlothian Community Hospital, and we have plans to open a third drop in soon.
Volunteers will be matched with people who feel that they need short-term support to start making changes to their lives. This will be both practical support to attend groups and services and to access online resources, but also encouragement and reassurance to try new ways of looking after themselves. Volunteers will work with each person three or four times.
Games and Activities Leader for Older People
British Red Cross (Midlothian)
A brilliant opportunity to make a difference to the lives of socially isolated older people in the local area. This is a weekly group on Wednesday afternoons from 2 - 3.30pm held in the lounge of Glenesk House sheltered housing. The group is typically made up of about six members including some from Glenesk House, some who have learning difficulties. The group leader will lead the group through games and activities such as new age kurling, boules etc and provide teas and coffees with the help of the kitchen staff. The volunteer won’t be spending any one-on-one time with the individuals but will need to be willing to work with people with learning disabilities as well as mobility issues.
Café Assistant
Royal Voluntary Service (Midlothian)
We are looking for a Café Assistant to help out in the RVS Café at Midlothian Community Hospital. You will help by serving customers, working the till and coffee machine. All training will be done on site. We wont ask you to do more than you can do or want to do.
Assistant Playworker - Stay for Play
Play Midlothian
As an Assistant Playworker you’ll be working with an experienced Community Playworker and a Family Play Development Worker to deliver weekly family play sessions in Woodburn (first and third Saturdays in a month) or Gorebridge (second and fourth Saturdays in a month) and/or Mayfield (first Saturday of a month). Sessions last 1.5 hours, with a further 1 hour allocated for setting up, clearing away and associated admin.
You’ll work with the team to set up the play environment at sessions. This can mean arranging resources in an interesting way, or just putting different things out next to each other. During sessions, all playworkers are tasked with facilitating play. This might mean supporting participants to negotiate over resources, helping children manage risk, being involved in play when you’re invited, or simply helping children get involved. After the session you’ll help clear up, and contribute to completing a session evaluation.
Full free play training is provided to all Assistant Playworkers as part of the induction process, so no prior knowledge of play is necessary. Induction training also includes explanations of all policies and procedures relevant to the role.
Assistant Playworkers will complement the team and allow the team to provide more support where required, and to facilitate more ambitious play sessions.
This role requires membership of the PVG Scheme. This can take up to three weeks to process.
Childcare
Mayfield/Lawfield & Tynewater A.S.C
We provide affordable childcare to parents who work or at college, our ethos is a fun from home environment and we are advocates for children's play rights.
Delivery of Physical Activity opportunities in Penicuik
Active Schools - Midlothian Council
Midlothian Active Schools aim to provide more opportunities for children to take part in sport and physical activity, before during lunchtime and after school. We develop pathways for children to access sport from school into the wider community. Being a volunteer delivering in school, allows us to provide further clubs for children to access. We also look for volunteers to help us with manage our events programme, such as, course marshal in cross country, referee or score keeper in basketball, athletics or hockey. You can bring your own expertise to the table!
Volunteers can access our training programme in areas such as first aid, child protection and sport specific training.
Delivery of Physical Activity opportunities in Gorebridge
Active Schools - Midlothian Council
Midlothian Active Schools aim to provide more opportunities for children to take part in sport and physical activity, before during lunchtime and after school. We develop pathways for children to access sport from school into the wider community. Being a volunteer delivering in school, allows us to provide further clubs for children to access. We also look for volunteers to help us with manage our events programme, such as, course marshal in cross country, referee or score keeper in basketball, athletics or hockey. You can bring your own expertise to the table!
Volunteers can access our training programme in areas such as first aid, child protection and sport specific training.
Driver
Tuesday Club (The)
The Tuesday Club runs between 2-4pm on Tuesday afternoons during term times only in St Leonard's Church Hall, Dobbies Road, Bonnyrigg. It is attended by elderly folk who rarely have an opportunity to get out of their homes but who really enjoy an afternoon of simple activity and company. We gather for chat, a little bingo, afternoon tea and cakes and, on occasions, entertainment. Attendees are collected and returned home by volunteer drivers and the use of the Handicab. If you have a car and would like to help either by driving to and fro, or would simply enjoy chatting to some very interesting members, we would love to see you.
Volunteer Helper - Loanhead
Boys' Brigade
Have you ever thought about giving back to your community? Your help could provide a safe space for Children & Young People to go each week to Learn, Grow and Discover.
As a volunteer you will assist our leaders in facilitating a wide variety of activities for children in P1 to S6. Our Loanhead company meet Wednesdays from 6pm for kids in P1 to P6 and Thursdays from 7pm for young people P7 to S6.
Each meeting varies but typical activities include games, sports, arts, crafts and skill-based activities that go toward the achievements programme. Not to mention going on outings, camps and participating in local events. With more volunteers we will be able to do more much activities and allow more children & young people to come along and join the fun.
All we ask is that our volunteers are enthusiastic, committed and enjoy working with children and young people. We would not expect you to attend both evenings each week but would ask you to commit to attending one regularly.
All volunteers must have PVG clearance which we will facilitate.
Volunteer Helper - Bonnyrigg Younger Section
Boys' Brigade
Have you ever thought about giving back to your community? Your help could provide a safe space for Children & Young People to go each week to Learn, Grow and Discover.
As a volunteer with the Boys’ Brigade you can become involved in helping our leaders facilitate a wide variety of activities for children from Primary 1 to Secondary 6. Our Bonnyrigg Company meet every Tuesday evening from 6.00pm for kids in Primary 1 – 6.
Each meeting varies but typical activities include games and sports, arts and crafts and skills-based activities that go toward the achievements programme. Not to mention going on outings and camps! With more volunteers we will be able to do many more activities with more children & young people.
All we ask is that our volunteers are enthusiastic, committed and enjoy working with children and young people. Being able to work well as part of a small team is beneficial.
All volunteers must have PVG clearance which we will facilitate.
Volunteer Cycle Ride Assistant
Gorebridge Community Development Trust
We are looking for someone to help us with our current led rides and skills and
confidence sessions as an assistant. Going forward you may have the opportunity
to lead your own rides depending on your own experience, confidence and desire
to do so. There are always at least 2 ride leaders on each led ride.
Any of our volunteer roles can be combined together according to a volunteer’s
interests.
Summary of tasks:
* Support ride leader in teaching and group management
* Help organize participants
* Help carry out M-checks of bikes to be used as part of pre-ride prep
* Tail ride
* Log volunteer activities and hours online
Reading Hack Summer Reading Challenge Volunteer
Midlothian Council - Library Service
Do you love reading and books? Take part, create and lead reading inspired activities during the Summer Reading Challenge, encouraging young readers to complete their six book journey.
The volunteer will assist library staff in delivering a programme of activities that runs throughout the summer holidays in conjunction with the Summer Reading Challenge. The challenge encourages primary school aged children to read six books over the summer holidays. The volunteer position includes helping branch libraries run and promote the challenge, take part, assist and lead in library activities and encourage children to complete their six book journey.
Gardens Helper
Cyrenians (Bonnyrigg)
The Midlothian Community Hospital Gardens (MCHG) is an NHS Lothian initiative with a mission to make opportunities for good food and healthy lifestyles available to local communities.
Services include:
•Gardening: growing and eating local food while building community and developing skills.
•Walks, workshops, events, and a range of activities which encourage healthy eating and promote social inclusion.
•Advice and support for those trying to improve their lives or the lives of others through the provision of good food and good health.
The MCGH is for anyone who enjoys gardening or being outside. There are jobs to suit all abilities from: building rabbit-proof fencing; sowing, weeding and harvesting vegetables; constructing raised beds; tree and bulb planting. In due course there will be fresh vegetables to take home.
We are open to: individuals; community, school and corporate groups; NHS patients and staff; third party charities; people experiencing physical or mental health problems.
Cinema - Projectionist
Penicuik Community Development Trust Ltd
“Our volunteer projectionists help set up the Sunday evening cinema in the Town Hall and collect tickets. If required, they introduce the film. They play the DVD, with subtitles when available, and with a pause at an appropriate moment for an intermission for refreshments to be served.
Sunday evenings except during summer holidays.”
Trust Grant Team Member
Penicuik Community Development Trust Ltd
“Volunteers who, as part of a small team, identify relevant grant awarding bodies and submit effective applications for money to fund the Trust's projects.
They will consult with relevant volunteers from the Trust groups (Pen-y-Coe Press, Paper Making Museum, Open House, Cinema and Lost Garden).
They will either become a member of the PCDT Management Committee and thereby become a Director of the Trust, or they may attend in an advisory capacity.
Desirable experience: Fundraising, particularly experience of making applications to grant awarding bodies. Microsoft Word and Excel.
Desirable qualities: Attention to detail. Enjoy working collaboratively.
Reporting to around 10 evening Committee Meetings per year plus periods of concentrated activity over several days preparing grant submissions within deadlines.”
Marie Curie Helper Service
Marie Curie (Midlothian)
We know that little things can make a big difference for people and their families living with a terminal illness – like having someone to chat to over a cup of tea. You will be matched with someone who you’ll visit in their home, go out somewhere with or chat to over the phone. You can offer your time any day of the week, between 9am and 9pm, so that you can find a time that works for you and the individual that you are supporting.
The type of support our Helper volunteers give often includes:
• Companionship and emotional support
• Practical help
• A break for families and carers
• Information on other support available
•Support after a bereavement.
Volunteers need to be aged 18 years or over, live in Lothian and commit at least three hours each week for a minimum of one year
Can contact Katie Wardlaw directly at
E: katie.wardlaw@mariecurie.org.uk
Classroom Volunteer
Rosewell Development Trust Community Company Limited
The supervising Classroom Teacher will provide roles and jobs for you to do. You may find yourself working with groups of children, helping with activities in all aspects of the Curriculum for Excellence, being given paperwork tasks or producing classroom displays to show the work completed by the children.
Volunteer Activities Club Leader
Rosewell Development Trust Community Company Limited
All volunteers will work in a team with the Volunteer Coordinator to plan and deliver the craft sessions. Materials etc will be provided however you may be asked to purchase some of the materials yourself – you will be reimbursed for this upon presenting a valid receipt. You will be given the opportunity to lead on sessions if you are confident in this. Working with members of the community, you will be an approachable, lively and helpful volunteer who is ready to support the children, engage with the family and provide a fun atmosphere were children can take part in activities or enjoy free play.
Cafe Volunteer
Glencorse Association (The)
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help in the 'The Nest ' community café which runs as part of the Glencorse Centre, a community building in Auchendinny near Penicuik. The café is open from 10am-2pm Monday-Friday. The simple menu includes fresh coffee and other drinks, homebaking, soups, sandwiches, toasties and paninis which are prepared on-site. A full induction and training of volunteers will be provided including food handling certification.
Driver
HcL Handicabs (Midlothian)
To drive HcL vehicles as required, to provide any necessary assistance for passengers before during or after travel consistent with their transport needs. To utilise equipment provided correctly to ensure passengers travel safely and comfortably. Taking responsibility for the daily upkeep of their vehicle including basic maintenance and cleaning, defect reporting is required. Completion of necessary paperwork including fares collection from passengers and delivery of fares and driver sheets to the office. To assist in training for other staff and volunteers when required. Contact by mobile phone is required.
Volunteer Mentor
Butterfly Trust (The) (Midlothian)
Our mentors offer support to a young adult with Cystic Fibrosis. Mentors support the young adult in improving socialisation, broadening horizons and to explore concerns to help improve self-esteem, coping skills and the person's quality of life. A mentor will meet with a young adult regularly to build a trusting one to one relationship. This allows the person space and a suitable environment to explore their feelings, discuss their desires, aspirations and grow their life skills. It is a fantastic opportunity to support someone in achieving their goals, whatever they may be or giving them someone to talk to.
Volunteer Support Worker
Butterfly Trust (The) (Midlothian)
Cystic Fibrosis is a progressive, life-limiting, genetically inherited condition with no cure. We are the leading provider of social support to the Cystic Fibrosis community of Scotland, providing face-to-face services for individuals and families, and access to the support needed to ensure they benefit from optimum homecare and enjoy the best quality of life.
Volunteering is a fantastic way to make a difference to the life of someone else, and an opportunity to enhance your own life and build new skills. The support worker undertakes tasks that make a real difference to the quality of life for the young people we support. He/she is our first point of contact with clients responding to requests that are often for practical help but also just someone to talk to. Support workers receive training to develop skills in understanding and completing official forms, and can be trained to provide advocacy if they wish to be more challenged.
Volunteer Silver Surfer Tutor
Bield Housing & Care
Have fun, learn new skills and make a difference to the lives of older people in your area. Bield Housing and Care are looking for a friendly individual with IT skills to join the team.
Bield volunteers help reduce isolation and loneliness by supporting older people in a variety of ways. Our Silver Surfer volunteers help tenants develop skills using computers, laptops and smartphones.
This is a social activity in itself but the skills learned can also help tenants to develop their social networks, keeping in touch with family and friends or getting involved in community activities. It can open up a whole new world for the participants!
In terms of volunteer availability, a Tuesday would work best but we can look at another day if this doesn’t suit. You don’t need to be an IT expert but if you have experience of using laptops (eg. Microsoft Office, Emails, Internet) and smartphones that would be great.
An induction will be provided and you will receive ongoing support. Expenses will also be covered. Please note the minimum age for volunteering is 18 years old.
If this sounds like a good fit for you, we’d really love to hear from you!
Fundraising Group Member
Macmillan Cancer Support (Scotland)
Macmillan has an exciting opportunity to create a brand new Fundraising Group in Midlothian to raise vital funds and awareness so that we can support more people affected by cancer when they need us most!
There is no pressure, and you can give as much or as little time as you like! Fundraising is a great opportunity to be social and have fun, while making a great difference to people affected by cancer.
Join our new Group, and invite your friends to find out more information!
We would love to see you there!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/665473656945661/
Assistant in Music
Beeslack Family Disabled Club
This is an opportunity to work with a dedicated group of volunteer and members who attend the Beeslack Family Disabled Club on a Sunday from 12.30 – 3.30 p.m. The group are always looking for new ideas and are always willing to try new things. Members have a keen interest in making music, being part of a creative learning activity and building their skills and confidence in playing various instruments. This is a very sociable group who greatly value the opportunities and activities the club provides. It is also a valuable contribution to your C.V and volunteers under the age of 25 can work towards Saltire Awards.
Assistant in Arts & Crafts
Beeslack Family Disabled Club
This is an opportunity to work with a dedicated group of volunteer and members who attend the Beeslack Family Disabled Club on a Sunday from 12.30 – 3.30 p.m. The group are always looking for new ideas and are always willing to try new things. Members have a keen interest in learning to paint, draw, sew and embroider and enthusiastic about spending time in the sensory garden. This is a very sociable group who greatly value the opportunities and activities the club provides. It is also a valuable contribution to your C.V and volunteers under the age of 25 can work towards Saltire Awards.
Assistant on poolside and in the swimming pool
Beeslack Family Disabled Club
This is an opportunity to work with a dedicated group of staff, volunteers and members who attend the Beeslack Family Disabled Club on a Sunday from 12.30 – 3.30 p.m. Swimming is one of the most beneficial activities for anyone who has a disability as it allows them to experience freedom in an aquatic environment. Members are offered an extensive learn to swim programme, which includes a group based training programme and the opportunity to help on a one to one basis. . It is also a valuable contribution to your C.V and volunteers under the age of 25 can work towards Saltire Awards.
Volunteer Area Development Manager
Tools with a Mission
You will be looking for opportunities to promote TWAM and to raise TWAM’s profile helping us to collect more tools, raise more money to support the work and to attract additional volunteers
This is a flexible role—it is a role where ‘what you get out’ depends on ‘what you put in’
The role is a networking, wide ranging and flexible role but some of the things you might do include:
Putting literature into local churches
Asking groups such as Rotary if they would like a speaker to come and speak
Putting on an event to raise money
Arranging a Tool collection at a local supermarket
Dealing with enquiries TWAM receives to help support other events being put on in your area
Working with others within TWAM to build a strong network in the area
Volunteer Speaker
Tools with a Mission
The role of the TWAM speaker is to talk to groups in your local community leaving them with the challenge to support TWAM through tool collections, financial provision or by volunteering. The groups you speak to will be diverse in nature and could include churches schools, Rotary Clubs and many others..
Typical tasks may include
Taking calls and emails and arranging talk engagements
Preparing a presentation
Carrying out the talk leaving groups with the challenge to support TWAM
Passing on any donations made by the group to Head Office
Visitor Services Volunteer (floating)
Rosslyn Chapel Trust
Would you like to play a key role in the visitor experience at Rosslyn Chapel? We are looking for volunteers to meet and greet visitors and support visitor services operations.
At the Visitor Centre
• Welcoming visitors at the Visitor Centre and directing them to the ticket desk and to the Chapel itself
• Explaining how the leaflet guides work to visitors
• Handing out leaflets to visitors queueing outside
• Talking to visitors about the Annual Pass and Gift Aid
• Checking that the learning space is stocked with colouring sheets etc throughout the course of the day and keeping it generally tidy
• Representing the Trust with a welcoming attitude to visitors
Outside the Chapel
• Meeting and greeting visitors at the North Door entrance to the Chapel
• Answering questions from visitors
• Offering to take photographs of visitors
• Encouraging visitors to see the living history interpreters (July and August only)
• Encouraging visitors to sign up on guided walks of Roslin Glen (applicable only Mondays in July and August)
Volunteer Activity Leader
Cyrenians (Bonnyrigg)
This role is varied and can include gardening, joinery, landscaping, garden design and other tasks where talents lie. We are aiming to have 2 Activity Leaders available per day, who will attend a briefing with the Gardens Coordinator at the start of the day (9.30am). Activity Leaders will be responsible for coordinating tasks and ensuring risk management procedures are adhered to. Knowledge and experience of horticulture, landscaping, joinery, garden design is an advantage but not essential, and some training can be provided in this and other areas such as awareness of the different needs of patients and other people with support needs, such as mental ill health, learning disability, dementia etc, as well as supervision from the Gardens Coordinator.
Badminton Volunteer
NHS Lothian
We are looking for 2 volunteers, with an interest in badminton, to assist facilitating a weekly session for up to 12 adults, ranging from 18-60 yrs, recovering from mental health issues. You will assist an NHS staff member in welcoming members and supporting them to take part. An ability and willingness to play badminton when required, would be a bonus.
We are looking for two volunteers to share this role which would work out as commitment of 2 sessions per month approximately.
Coding Club Volunteer
Rosewell Development Trust Community Company Limited
This group meets on a weekly basis throughout term time, with at least ten children attending. You will work as part of a volunteer team to plan and deliver activities and projects for the group to get involved in.
Some I.T knowledge and experience is required, but if you’ve never used Code before – don’t worry – you will soon learn. The children have access to tables, iPads and other software like a Lego Robot and 3D printer!
RASCALS Arts and Crafts Volunteer
Rosewell Development Trust Community Company Limited
All volunteers will work in a team with the Communities Activities Coordinator to plan and deliver the craft sessions. Materials will be provided. You will be given the opportunity to lead on sessions if you are confident in this. Working with local primary school aged children within Rosewell, you will be an approachable, lively and helpful volunteer who is ready to support and help those who may be struggling with the craft activity.
Transform Activity Buddy - Primary School Helper
Volunteer Midlothian (VM)
This is a fun opportunity for young volunteers to assist at afterschool primary school activity sessions. These session will vary depending on the location, but are likely to either be homework clubs, sports clubs, gardening sessions, art sessions or coding clubs. Young volunteers will assist the project coordinator by helping set up equipment, showing children what to do, ensuring the children engage well and are kept safe. The sessions are likely to be straight after school and be around an hour in length. This is a great opportunity to gain experience of working with children in a relaxed and fun environment. Volunteers will be supported & supervised by the project coordinator.
Promotional Distribution Volunteer
Health In Mind (Midlothian)
Orchard Centre Services delivers group work & mental health services throughout Midlothian. We are keen to recruit a volunteer who could support with delivering and updating our promotional material in public spaces in Midlothian. Volunteer must be able to self-travel on public transport.
Cafe Assistant
Health In Mind (Midlothian)
Orchard Centre Services provides support to people living in Midlothian who experience mental health difficulties. We would like to recruit volunteers who could be part of our cafe team on a weekly basis. No cooking skills required. We are keen to recruit volunteers who would like to serve tea, coffee and snacks in our cafe.
Shop Assistant
Oxfam (Dalkeith)
Oxfam aims to overcome poverty and suffering world-wide. The money raised in the shops funds projects both for emergency provision and development programmes.
Shop Assistants enjoy interacting with the local community and helping others. It is a great way to make new friends and be part of a team.
There are various opportunities throughout the year to hear the results of what happens to the money made which is very motivational. There are also lots of opportunities to discuss and share opinions.
The position can also provide work experience and a reference for those in between jobs or looking for a change to the retailing environment. Volunteering can also lead to paid positions when vacancies arise.
Driver
Lothian Community Transport Services (LCTS)
LCTS provides wheelchair accessible minibus transport to voluntary and community groups throughout Midlothian. The groups range from toddlers to the elderly/infirm. There is also a wide variety in the driving; from local door to door day care to day trips to the Borders, Fife etc. All minibus users provide an escort and there is generally a very easy going atmosphere on the bus. For many of the users, the minubus provides the only opportunity for them to get out and about, so they tend to be all the more grateful for the volunteer driver.
Adult Leaders
Girlguiding Midlothian
Girlguiding is the leading charity for girls and young women in the UK. Thanks to the dedication and support of 100,000 amazing volunteers, we are active in every part of the UK, giving girls and young women a space where they can be themselves, have fun, build brilliant friendships, gain valuable life skills and make a positive difference to their lives and their communities. We build girls’ confidence and raise their aspirations. We give them the chance to discover their full potential and encourage them to be a powerful force for good. We currently have 12 units in the Dalkeith area and many girls wanting to join. Units normally meet for up to 2 hours one night per week. We have units meeting each night of the week, We would like more adults to come along and help with our units so that more girls wills be given the opportunity to join .
Rainbows are aged 5-7, Brownies 7-10, Guides 10-14, Senior Section 14-26.
Volunteers should register their interest via the Girl Guiding website at go.girlguiding.org.uk/join-us/join-as-volunteer/
Volunteer Advisor
Penicuik Citizens Advice Bureau
People find volunteering with Penicuik Citizens Advice Bureau a stimulating and rewarding experience. We provide full training and on-going support. Apart from developing new skills, volunteers also enjoy being part of a team assisting the community on a wide range of issues. We recognise that potential volunteers come from a a variety of backgrounds and value the diversity of experiences and life skills they bring with them. We also re-imburse travel expenses for volunteers.
Delivery of Physical Activity opportunities in Loanhead
Active Schools - Midlothian Council
Midlothian Active Schools aim to provide more opportunities for children to take part in sport and physical activity, before during lunchtime and after school. We develop pathways for children to access sport from school into the wider community. Being a volunteer delivering in school, allows us to provide further clubs for children to access. We also look for volunteers to help us with manage our events programme, such as, course marshal in cross country, referee or score keeper in basketball, athletics or hockey. You can bring your own expertise to the table!
Volunteers can access our training programme in areas such as first aid, child protection and sport specific training.
Gorebridge Community Fridge Volunteer
Gorebridge Community Development Trust
Food waste is a big issue in the UK and beyond. It’s estimated that a third of all food gets wasted. Most of this is avoidable and could have been eaten had it been better managed.
Help us look after the fridge in the following ways:
* Operate fridge during allocated opening times * Collection of food from donors
* Fridge cleaning and monitoring
* Local fridge promotion
* Assist with events to support the fridge and the local community Experience required: Interest in food. Confident and happy to work on own. Friendly and helpful manner.
Youth Work Volunteer
Lifelong Learning and Employability
Youth clubs are split into either junior or senior clubs, sometimes they can be gender specific. Young people are encouraged to make new friends and try new games and activities. We encourage them to get involved in programme planning. Young people help with snacks. Youth clubs operate within term time and are open access provision. Sometimes we run short projects ie. art. We also run holiday programmes (funding permitting). All staff and volunteers contribute to the evaluation process.
Befriender
Equal Futures
Befriender (with a difference!)
Enjoy singing rock classics in the car? Passionate about football? Or do you simply love a coffee and a blether in your favourite café?
Whether you are a foodie or a footie fan, a crazy kitchen dancer or an avid film buff we need you! Here at Equal Futures we like to take a fresh look at befriending and encourage volunteers that are as diverse as the people we support.
We support individuals and families by carefully matching volunteers to develop meaningful and lasting connections.
If you have 2 -3 hours a fortnight to give to someone this rewarding role could be just right for you. We ask for a minimum 6 month commitment , in return you will receive full training, ongoing support and development, the opportunity to make real and lasting connections and be part of something truly special. We cover associated travel and activity expenses for all our volunteers.
Cultural Exchange Day
Host UK
Make the world a little friendlier! Spend a day with an adult international student in your home, learning about their culture, showing them your local area and inviting them to experience your own home life.
Volunteer hosts invite students to stay so the student can experience ‘real’ Britain, away from university and heavy tourism, and so the host can meet new people and learn about diverse cultures from around the world.
Choose how often you host, how many people you invite (individuals, pairs or families) and if you would like to meet someone from a specific country. Students and hosts will be matched on interests and availability by a Regional Organiser (RO) who will also help you sign up.
There are no specific expectations from a host visit, other than the student should be made to feel part of your family for the short time. Hosts can show their local area, visit friends, attend local events, or just spend time chatting. This is not a tourism opportunity for the student and hosts are not expected to act as ‘tour-guides’.
So, if you’d like to enjoy an unusual and rewarding activity, meet new people and travel the world from your sofa, get in touch with HOST.
Cultural Exchange Weekend
Host UK
Make the world a little friendlier! Spend a weekend with an adult international student in your home, learning about their culture, showing them your local area and inviting them to experience your own home life.
Volunteer hosts invite students to stay so the student can experience ‘real’ Britain, away from university and heavy tourism, and so the host can meet new people and learn about diverse cultures from around the world.
Choose how often you host, how many people you invite (individuals, pairs or families) and if you would like to meet someone from a specific country. Students and hosts will be matched on interests and availability by a Regional Organiser (RO) who will also help you sign up.
There are no specific expectations from a host visit, other than the student should be made to feel part of your family for the short time. Hosts can show their local area, visit friends, attend local events, or just spend time chatting. This is not a tourism opportunity for the student and hosts are not expected to act as ‘tour-guides’.
So, if you’d like to enjoy an unusual and rewarding activity, meet new people and travel the world from your sofa, get in touch with HOST.
Peer Mentor
Action for M.E.
This peer mentor role provides mentoring support from people with experience of M.E. to people living with M.E. or CFS. The aim is to give both people an opportunity to develop and enhance their skills and capacity to self manage. Mentors will need to be over 18 and live in Scotland and have the ability to focus on mentees needs. Training for mentors will be provided and one to one and group support will be available as well as further skills development. Action for M.E. will provide information on how to create, manage and sustain a mentoring relationship. Mentors need to be able to support the mentoring relationship and meet their mentee’s on a regular basis. If you want to use your experience of living with M.E. to support other people to manage their condition effectively and live a more fulfilling life then we want to hear from you.
Mentors will need to be over 18, based in Scotland and have:
• experience of living with M.E. for at least two years OR experience of caring for someone with M.E. for at least two years
• reached a stage in their illness where they have sufficient symptom stability to take on a mentoring role
• emotional readiness for the role and ability to focus constructively on the needs of mentees
• excellent listening and communication skills
• good interpersonal and social skills
• sensitivity
• ability to be flexible (as far as their condition allows)
• ability to successful complete the mentor training
• ability to provide reference/s
• ability to join the required Protection of Vulnerable Groups scheme.
Local Contact Volunteer
Fertility Network Scotland (Midlothian)
As a Local Contact volunteer you will coordinate and run a social group in the local area for people experiencing the challenges of childlessness. You will take care of all aspects of the group including:
Act as main contact for the group
Organise and maintain an email circulation list of people within the group
Organise social activities or informal gatherings
Offer peer to peer support and friendship
Promote the group in the local area
Liaise with the Volunteer Coordinator who will connect you to people looking for support
Adhere to Fertility Network Scotland policies and procedures
Fertility Network Scotland provides advice, information and support for anyone affected by fertility issues. We work to raise awareness of the impact of fertility problems and campaign for fair provision of fertility treatment throughout Scotland.
Charity Director/Trustee
Lothians Veterans Centre
Lothians Veterans Centre is an established and growing charity supporting former members of the UK Armed Forces and their families. With a base in Dalkeith, the work of the organisation is now reaching out to cover all of the Lothians. Our drop-in centre provides practical support and advice on employability, housing and health & wellbeing. Many Veterans simply use the centre to enjoy the company of former comrades.
The board wishes to recruit a new director, ideally with experience of finance, law, health or business. An interest in the wellbeing of Veterans is vital.
Memory Planters Volunteer
Alzheimer Scotland (Midlothian)
Memory Planters is a new project that aims to support people with dementia to do hands on gardening. We are working in partnership with Newbattle Abbey College and using their community garden and expertise so that people with dementia can plant and grow their own produce, can create herb gardens and flower tubs to take home and can gain the benefit of being outside in a beautiful and supportive environment. Volunteers will work alongside people with dementia, supporting them to get the greatest benefit from the experience. No gardening expertise is necessary, you can learn alongside the participants! You will also have the opportunity to support people with dementia to take part in ‘Christmas at Newbattle’ and in an end of year celebration event.
Volunteer Driver
Butterfly Trust (The) (Midlothian)
Volunteering is a fantastic way to make a difference to the life of someone else. It can also be an incredible opportunity to enhance your own life and build new skills to help your personal and career development. Our drivers provide transport for people affected by Cystic Fibrosis to hospital appointments. Our clients do not need any physical help getting in and out of the vehicle. Children and young people with Cystic Fibrosis have to attend clinic appointments in hospitals to have their health monitored, usually every three months.
Traveling in public transport poses risks of infection and waiting for transport in our typical inclement weather is undesirable because of their chronic lung condition. Our drivers provide transport from home ensuring a safe and comfortable journey. This service makes a real difference by reducing some of the pressure on families at this time.
Dementia Café Volunteer Penicuik
Alzheimer Scotland (Midlothian)
Do you have 3-5 hours a month to spare to do something special to help people living with dementia and their carers?
We are recruiting for volunteers to support our Dementia Cafes in Dalkeith and Penicuik.
As a Dementia Café volunteer you can help make a real difference to the lives of people living with dementia and their carers in the following ways:
• Engage people with dementia and their carers, developing positive, stimulating relationships that help reduce social isolation and promote physical and mental wellbeing
• Work alongside our Community Activities Organiser to deliver 1:1 and small group therapeutic interventions to people with dementia
No experience is necessary as full training and support will be given.
Dementia Café Volunteer - Dalkeith
Alzheimer Scotland (Midlothian)
Do you have 3-5 hours a month to spare to do something special to help people living with dementia and their carers?
We are recruiting for volunteers to support our Dementia Cafes in Dalkeith and Penicuik.
As a Dementia Café volunteer you can help make a real difference to the lives of people living with dementia and their carers in the following ways:
• Engage people with dementia and their carers, developing positive, stimulating relationships that help reduce social isolation and promote physical and mental wellbeing
• Work alongside our Community Activities Organiser to deliver 1:1 and small group therapeutic interventions to people with dementia
No experience is necessary as full training and support will be given.
Trustees
Beeslack Family Disabled Club
This is an opportunity to work with a dedicated group of staff, volunteer and members who attend the Beeslack Family Disabled Club on a Sunday from 12.30 – 3.30 p.m. The club have vacancies on the management committee for trustees in general and in specific business areas. We would be delighted to hear from you and to work together to ensure the club remains strong in its leadership and management, as well as to support sustainability and development.
Assistant in Woodwork Class
Beeslack Family Disabled Club
This is an opportunity to work with a dedicated group of volunteers and members who attend the Beeslack Family Disabled Club on a Sunday from 12.30 – 3.30 p.m. The group are always looking for new ideas and are willing to try most things working as individuals and in pairs. Members benefit greatly from and require one to one support to help with making and creating their own piece of craft design and production. This is a very sociable group who place much value in the activities and learning opportunities the club provides. It is also a valuable contribution to your C.V and volunteers under the age of 25 can work towards Saltire Awards.
Assistant in Coffee Bar
Beeslack Family Disabled Club
This is an opportunity to work with a dedicated group of volunteers and members who attend the Beeslack Family Disabled Club on a Sunday from 12.30 – 3.30 p.m. It offers the chance to meet with members and their families, chat and listen to what has happened during the week. Gain experience in how to serve behind a counter in a professional manner serving teas, coffees and snacks. It is a great way to develop a range of skills including customer services, actively listening, completing forms, stocktaking and cash handling. It is also a valuable contribution to your C.V and volunteers under the age of 25 can work towards Saltire Awards.
Assistant in Computing
Beeslack Family Disabled Club
This is an opportunity to work with a dedicated group of volunteers and members who attend the Beeslack Family Disabled Club on a Sunday from 12.30 – 3.30 pm. The computers and iPads are set up in a classroom with internet access. We are very keen to help build and develop individuals skills, knowledge and confidence. We would like to encourage members to create their own newsletters about all the activities they have been involved in during the week, when on holiday or what they would like to do in the future and then post this to the website for everyone to see. Mainly, we would like people to feel welcome, enjoy the activity and learning and to have fun! It is also a valuable contribution to your C.V and volunteers under the age of 25 can work towards Saltire Awards.
Bonnyrigg Retail Assistant - Barnardo's Scotland
Barnardo's Scotland
Running a successful Barnardo's store requires a great team of enthusiastic volunteers and you could be a part of it.
Our retail assistants are trained to undertake a wide range of activities such as serving customers, taking receipt of stock donations from the public and merchandising stock to make our rails visually appealling and tidy.
Volunteering with us in retail will provide a great opportunity to build upon your communication, team working and customer service skills.
If you also have a particular skill or interest, our teams would be delighted to discuss how we could help you utilise your interests in store. Whatever your talents, please do share with us and pop into your local store to enquire about volunteering.
To see all opportunities to volunteer within Barnardo's, you can visit our website at www.barnardos.org.uk/volunteering.
Volunteer Counsellor
Place2Be
Are you either a trainee or qualified counsellor or therapist? Would you like to join an organisation that makes a difference to the lives of children aged between 4 years and 14 years?
Place2Be provides a high level of support to trainee / qualified counsellors through regular supervision, training workshops and offers a well-recognised clinical placement. We deliver a comprehensive induction programme and clinical supervision is undertaken at the end of each day.
Sessions spent with children are accepted as clinical hours towards professional accreditation, and are recognised by the BACP and UKCP.
We need you to be available for a minimum of one day per week to work in a therapeutic capacity with up to 3 children offering one-to-one counselling. Placements are term time only and run for one academic year.
We are always looking for suitable counsellors on placement, so if you believe you have what it takes to thrive in this challenging, rewarding environment please apply.
Volunteer Gardener
National Mining Museum Scotland
Volunteers wanted to care for and develop the garden spaces at the Museum. Prior experience not essential just a positive attitude and a desire to be part of developing an attractive outdoor space.
The grounds of the National Mining Museum Scotland contain several planted areas and a couple of benches for people to relax on. Although the garden areas are well kept by current volunteers, we are aware that with more help, we could create an even more attractive environment for museum visitors and local people to utilise.
Work would include weeding, planting, pruning, tidying and general maintenance work. Enthusiasm and an enjoyment of working out of doors is more important than experience, as you will be given guidance and direction by our Head Gardener.
Volunteer Collector
Tools with a Mission
The role of the collector is to respond to requests from members of the public to collect tools they have to donate and to store them for the TWAM van to collect. We will normally ask you to collect with a maximum 25 mile radius from your home (although you can request a smaller area) and requests are matched based on postcodes.
There is considerable flexibility in this role timewise as collections can be made at any time which is agreed between you and the donor.
Typical tasks may include
Taking calls and emails from members of the public and arranging collection times
driving to collect tools from people and bringing them back to your storage area
Arranging collections from the TWAM vans
Cafe Volunteer
St John's & King's Park Church
This is a very friendly, lively cafe that has been open for a year in September. A community cafe, all monies goes back to the community. We also have different groups coming weekly to the cafe to help support and advise our customers. We have a rota of bakers to support our cafe & cafe helpers which we have a weekly rota for. We would love to have a team of about 8 volunteers so we can give some of our other volunteers a break. The cafe is open Monday from 9am - 1.30pm but ideally we would like volunteers to be there from 8am to help set up and until 2.30pm to help with clear-up.
Home Visitor
Pet Fostering Service Scotland
Are you passionate about animal welfare? Join our growing team of volunteer Home Visitors and play a vital role in supporting owners and pets in your local area who are facing an emergency situation.
Our Home Visitors play a vital role in delivery of our service by visiting potential volunteer pet foster carers to assess their house, home situation and the fosterer.
You will be contacted by PFSS when there is a need for a home visit in your area.
Main tasks:
- Contact the potential fosterer and arrange a time for the home visit to take place
- Carry out the home visit following the guidelines provided by PFSS
- Complete the home visit report and return a copy to the Home Visit Coordinator
Customer Service Volunteer - Mobility Aids - Dalkeith
British Red Cross
This is a very rewarding role providing much-needed support for people who are accessing our service. Based at one of our mobility aids spoke locations, the main element of the role is serving the public who require a wheelchair or other mobility aids equipment. This is the ideal role for someone who enjoys meeting people, can show compassion and empathy and who likes administrative duties with a customer service perspective.
Typical Task include
Liaising with the hub to arrange stock/deliveries/collections.
Issuing and receiving wheelchairs (or other mobility aids equipment) using a computer based stock control system.
Demonstrating how to use and look after our wheelchairs (and other equipment)
Dealing with enquiries from people wanting to borrow a wheelchair (or other equipment) by telephone and face to face
Receiving payments / donations and issuing receipts
Contacting service users about overdue and upcoming return of equipment
Signposting to other Red Cross services/providers
Actively promoting the Retail Mobility Aids offer/website
These are just some examples. You will work within a great team and be fully supported by the Volunteer Coordinator.
We are looking for someone who:
Is willing to attend induction and foundation training
Will uphold the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Red Cross policies including Equal Opportunities
Will act in accordance with our values and behaviours framework
Will treat people with respect and uphold their dignity.
What we offer:
Meet new people and be part of a dynamic and inclusive team
A great opportunity to develop your existing skills and gain new ones
All training and induction for the role (there is no charge for training)
Reasonable pre-agreed travel expenses for the role including for attending training
An opportunity to be part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation and the knowledge that you are making a difference to people’s lives.
Activities Volunteer
Cowan Court Penicuik
We are looking to recruit some volunteers to assist with the activities that are arranged for the tenants and people from the community. There are also occasional evening events and outings. Each of the activities in the home usually last 2 hours so we are looking for people who can at least commit to that time per week. We have tenants with both physical and mental health problems eg Dementia.
We are looking to recruit a lunch club helper to assist with the lunch club on a Friday. The lunch club is only on from 11.30 - 1pm. The group will involve playing games with the residents. Serving lunches/tea/coffee. We have tenants with both physical and mental health problems eg Dementia.
Board Members
Full Options
Provide input and advice in your field of expertise in Scotland, Act as an ambassador and advocate for the charity supporting our work. Available to meet for a minimum of 4 days a year at least twice a year. The Board, comprised of a chair and 5 to 10 members, will be appointed for up to 3 years initially and will meet formally at least twice a year.
Ranger Volunteer
Penicuik House Preservation Trust
To assist the Rangers in conserving, enhancing and promoting the appropriate use and enjoyment of the area.
Duties include assisting with the management of key sites and promoted routes by carrying out regular checks, Practical maintenance on fences, signposts, gates and paths and Litter picking
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors on a variety of tasks.
House Steward
Penicuik House Preservation Trust
The role covers a range of tasks including helping to set up and market events, welcoming the public to Penicuik House, guiding visitors around the ruin and helping us to give people information about the project.
Volunteer Visitor Leader
Cyrenians (Bonnyrigg)
This role can include planned visits, such as staff/patients, schools, corporate team challenges, community groups, or simply groups and individuals wishing to find out more about what we offer. The role involves showing people around the gardens, telling them about the history of the project, our aims, and typical daily activities, as well as handing out publicity. Another key task is asking visitors to sign the visitor book, and ask them for any feedback on their visit to the garden, preferably written down, as well as taking photos etc. where appropriate.
Knowledge and experience of horticulture is an advantage, but training can be provided in this and other areas such as awareness of the different needs of patients and other people with support needs, such as mental ill health, learning disability, dementia etc, as well as supervision from the Gardens Coordinator.
Voluntary Directors/Trustees
McSence Group
The McSence Group is an award winning Community Business and Social Enterprise formed in 1988 comprising of five companies providing a wide range of services focused on three key – Property, Care and Training.
McSence wishes to recruit a number of voluntary Directors/Trustees to the Board and are particularly interested in hearing from committed individuals with experience in one of the following areas: Finance; Adult Social Care, Sales & Marketing, Operational Management and community involvement & development.
Interested candidates are invited to contact the chief executive David Maxwell for an informal discussion by email at davidcmacwell@mcsence.co.uk or alternatively by phone on 0131 454 1503.
Application packs containing further information and detailing how to apply can be obtained by emailing recruitment@mcsence.co.uk
Chatter and Clatter Play Volunteer
Rosewell Development Trust Community Company Limited
All volunteers will work in a team with the Community Activities Co-ordinator to plan and deliver the craft sessions. Materials will be provided however you may be asked to purchase some of the materials yourself – you will be reimbursed for this upon presenting a valid receipt. You will be given the opportunity to lead on sessions if you are confident in this. Working with members of the community, you will be an approachable, lively and helpful volunteer who is ready to support the children, engage with the family and provide a fun atmosphere were children can take part in activities or enjoy free play.
Upcycling Volunteer
Rosewell Development Trust Community Company Limited
Helping out at monthly groups throughout the year, support children and adults to create unique furniture, gifts and items for their home from upcycled materials. This is the first of it’s kind for a group in Rosewell and volunteers will be able to make their own items, lead sessions and work with staff to develop plans for future groups!
Gardening Support Volunteer
Volunteer Midlothian (VM)
Looking to volunteer in a therapeutic garden? For this rewarding role we need friendly and patient people to assist with the delivery of gardening sessions at Dalkeith Country Park Community Garden.
We need individuals who are interested in working with young people who have a diverse range of needs. Volunteers will help deliver activities, provide instruction and guidance to other volunteers who may have mental health issues and or learning disabilities. This role is varied and will involve supporting others to feel comfortable and get involved in gardening. All tasks will be explained in advance and with reference to health and safety. Activities may include food growing, wildlife gardening, wood working, assisting with workshops and garden planning. Key to the project is the enjoyment of volunteers who attend our group. This therapeutic session is a safe zone where the volunteers you support can learn new gardening skills, develop their ability to mix socially/work in a team and enhance their employability prospects.
Connect Online Home-Visitor
Volunteer Midlothian (VM)
Volunteers will visit housebound learners within their own homes for one hour per week to provide tuition on the computer. Tuition will last for 8 weeks and will generally cover basic IT skills such as using internet and email, online shopping & social media, but can be flexible dependant on what the learner would like to cover.
Computer Club Leader
Volunteer Midlothian (VM)
The Volunteer Club Leader will run the group by helping learners, either one-to-one or in small groups, on a range of topics, depending on what learners would like to cover using resources provided by the coordinator and with the help of other volunteers.
Transform Gardener
Volunteer Midlothian (VM)
The Transform Gardening Project is designed for young people between the age of 14 and 20 who are still at school or who have recently left and would like to volunteer in an gardening or landscaping capacity. Groups of around 5 volunteers will attend the Community Garden or Allotment for around 3 hours a week to undertake gardening tasks such as: hedge cutting, path clearance, growing fruit and vegetables, hard landscaping and garden maintenance. The opportunity is for young people who want to build confidence and social skills, as well as gaining practical skills that may be useful for employment or further education.
Volunteer Befriender, Equal Access East and Midlothian
Health In Mind (Midlothian)
Become one of our professional and trusted committed volunteers and deliver a unique mix of services and opportunities to promote mental health and wellbeing.
Equal Access provides support and information for men and women from minority ethnic communities who are experiencing feelings of stress, isolation, depression, anxiety or unhappiness and are able to access information about the services available.
Volunteer Advisors
Dalkeith & District Citizens Advice Bureau
Volunteer Advisers are needed to help our Bureau provide advice to members of the public on a wide variety of issues such as benefits, debt, housing, employment, energy and consumer problems. Full training will be given to equip you to fulfil the adviser role. You don’t need to know “everything about anything” to be one of our Advisers – the information you need to present to people is all contained in our extensive knowledge database. The main thing we ask of our Advisers is that they are able to listen to people in an understanding and non-judgemental manner. Volunteer advisers are expected to be able to commit a few hours, one day per week, on a mutually agreed basis.
Lunch Club Helper
Danderhall Lunch Club
Danderhall Lunch Club is a well established club which runs each Monday in Danderhall Miners Club from 12.15 - 2.15pm. We are looking for volunteers to help escort members on and off the bus, serve lunches, help with activities, help with set-up/clear-up and create a cheerful environment for our members. We currently have 14 members attending.
Centre Volunteer
St David's Bradbury Day Centre
Working alongside the Day Centre Staff and existing Volunteers supporting our elderly service users. Assisting with meals and refreshments, helping with activities and outings.
Ageing Well Volunteer
Ageing Well - Midlothian Council
Opportunities include leading health walks, seated exercise, new age kurling and various other sports or if volunteers prefer they can be involved behind the scenes helping to create our newsletter or support promotional events. As well as the promotion of physical activity, the project also takes a holistic approach to health by addressing issues such as nutrition, mental health, social isolation, safety and life circumstances. Volunteering with Ageing Well gives you the opportunity to explore all these topics and decide for yourself where your interests lie and further training and advice will be given to support you as you help others to lead a more healthy and active lifestyle. It is also a great opportunity to meet new people, try new activities and improve your own health.
Mini Bus Driver
Midlothian Sure Start
Midlothian Sure Start is a dynamic, award winning voluntary Organisation. It offers a quality support service to families with children up to age 10 across Midlothian. Midlothian Sure Start has been in existence since 2001 and employs over 80 members of staff providing a service in six family support centres. Our ethos is to provide a holistic, confidential community based service where Project Users are at the heart of the service.
The Minibus driver will be required to work with Midlothian Sure Start staff and families. The volunteer driver will pick up and drop off at various locations around Midlothian and Surrounding area.
The Minibus is based in Mayfield, where the volunteer driver will start from and end from. This is a great opportunity to get out and about and meet lots of groups and people, and a good opportunity to add to your CV.
Assistant Playworker - Playscheme
Play Midlothian
As an assistant playworker at playscheme, you’ll be working with experienced Playworkers to deliver free play playschemes during Easter and summer holidays. Sessions last 2 hours for children aged 5-12, and staff have half an hour at the end and at the beginning for setting up and clearing away.
This role requires membership of the PVG Scheme. This can take up to three weeks to process.
Play Midlothian’s playschemes run in Woodburn, Mayfield and Gorebridge, and volunteers are usually placed at one location, though volunteers who wish to attend more than one location are welcome to do so.
You’ll work with other playworkers to set up the play environment at sessions. This can mean arranging resources in an interesting way, or just putting different things out next to each other. During sessions, all playworkers are tasked with facilitating play. This might mean supporting participants to negotiate over resources, helping children manage risk, being involved in play when you’re invited, or simply helping children get involved. After the session you’ll help clear up, and contribute to completing a session evaluation.
Full free play training is provided, so no prior knowledge of play is necessary. Induction training also includes explanations of all policies and procedures relevant to the role.
Community Fundraising Help
Play Midlothian
We have the opportunity to raise much needed funds for our charitable work with children, through bag-packing at ASDA. This is a great chance for volunteers to try out fundraising and help a local charity.
For four hours one afternoon you will offer to pack bags for ASDA customers, as part of a team covering several till-points. You will stand at one till-point and will be responsible for a donations tin that customers can pop some change into, to thank you for the bag-packing. These funds will support Play Midlothian’s services for children and families. If you’d like to find out more about the services these funds will support, please visit www.playmidlothian.org.uk. Only four hours of your time could raise hundreds of ponds for charity. You will receive guidance on your role. Someone from Play Midlothian will be there at the start, to welcome you and handover your tin, and at the end to thank you and collect the tin. Your support will be much appreciated!
Volunteer Minibus Driver
Mayfield & Easthouses Development Trust (MAEDT)
The Minibus driver will be required to work with community groups who hire the community minibus. The volunteer driver will pick up and drop off hires at various locations around Mayfield, Easthouses, Dalkeith and Surrounding area. The Minibus is based in Mayfield, where the volunteer driver will start from and end from. This is a great opportunity to get out and about and meet lots of groups and people, and a good opportunity to add to your CV. Experience of Driving a minibus desired, however not essential. D1 Licence required.
Volunteer Helper - Penicuik
Boys' Brigade
Have you ever thought about giving back to your community? Your help could provide a safe space for Children & Young People to go each week to Learn, Grow and Discover.
As a volunteer with the Boys’ Brigade you can become involved in helping our leaders facilitate a wide variety of activities for children from Primary 1 to Secondary 6. Our Penicuik Company meet every Friday evening from 6.30pm.
Each meeting varies but typical activities include games and sports, arts and crafts and skills-based activities that go toward the achievements programme. Not to mention going on outings and assisting with the participation in regional competitions! With more volunteers we will be able to do many more activities and maybe be able to organise more camping experiences for the young people.
All we ask is that our volunteers are enthusiastic, committed and enjoy working with children and young people. Being able to work well as part of a small team is beneficial.
All volunteers must have PVG clearance which we will facilitate.
I Bike Volunteer
Sustrans Scotland
We are looking for volunteers to help deliver our schools cycling project, alongside our I Bike Officers in Midlothian. You would help us run cycle skills activities, bike rides and more! What could be better than helping children to ride their bike without stabilisers for the first time?
Why volunteer with I Bike? Perhaps you want to boost your CV and gain experience of working with young people; or you enjoy the benefits of working outdoors, meeting new people and sharing your skills. Whatever you motivation, we can offer you an enjoyable and rewarding experience, providing support and training to help you become confident in working alongside our I Bike officers in schools.
The role will be part of I Bike Midlothian - a project promoting cycling, scooting and walking to school, and for everyday journeys in leisure time. It is run by Sustrans in partnership with Midlothian City Council.
Volunteer Befriender for Children and Families
Home Link Family Support.
Our volunteers visit families at home to help them to play, get out of the house, settle into a new area, enjoy family life and have fun. The families all have children under 5 and are experiencing some difficulty or stress. Volunteers make a real difference by offering them a listening ear and practical and emotional support.
We need male and female volunteers for 2 hrs a week for about 6 months
Our aim is to make families more confident and resilient. We’ll train you to be a good listener to the parent’s worries and to encourage them to give their children a positive start in life.
Each family needs something different, most of them need another adult for a non-judgmental weekly chat; someone reliable that they can trust; someone with the energy to play and the patience to read with children; someone who can help everyone get out and connect with their community. Volunteers might also do things like baking with the kids; helping families to be more organised; helping parents feel more confident about playing with their children.
We’ll support you all the way with regular meetings with a paid staff member. We’ll also match you carefully with the type of family that suits you to ensure that you can build a good supportive relationship.
We’ve been going for over 30 years and won awards for our work. Our volunteers say they feel very well looked after and that they get really solid experience to use in careers like Social Work, Social Care and Psychology. Others just say it is fun and rewarding to be able to make such a difference to a family.
Board Members
Volunteer Midlothian (VM)
We are looking for board members who help oversee the management of Volunteer Midlothian. This involves attending around 6 early evening (at 5.30pm) board meetings per year, attending sub group meetings and helping deliver action points outside of this time. The board meetings are the opportunity for board members to discuss and manage the various aspects of the organisation including strategic planning, finance, funding and HR issues. What we are looking for in a Volunteer Trustee is passion about volunteering and the benefits it can bring to the individual and community, as well as a belief in Volunteer Midlothian as an organisation.
We help over 500 people a year in Midlothian find a volunteering opportunity, as well as support a network of 200 organisations involve volunteers effectively. We also deliver a number of high quality volunteering projects that help the community in various ways.
If you are passionate about the important contribution that volunteers can make to their local communities, and the potential of volunteering to empower individuals to develop new skills and achieve their own goals, then we want to hear from you!
In return you will be given the opportunity to contribute to the development of volunteering in Midlothian; be involved in a dynamic and progressive organisation and gain valuable experience and skills which can enhance your CV.
Saltire Ambassador
Volunteer Midlothian (VM)
We are looking for young people who are keen to share their enthusiasm for volunteering with others and to help Volunteer Midlothian spread the word about the Saltire Awards. As a Saltire Ambassador you will be part of panel with other young people with the important responsibility of deciding who deserves to receive the Saltire Summit Award. The panel will meet 2-3 times over a year and decide on up to 12 successful Summit Achievers.
This is a flexible role which can be adapted to suit your skills and interests – there will be extra opportunities to help promote volunteering at school presentations and recruitment fairs, and also to take on the important role of presenting the Summit Awards.
You must have achieved your 50 hour Saltire Award and be aged between 12 and 25 to volunteer in this role. All of the time that you give will count further towards your own Saltire hours.
Shed Assistant
British Red Cross (Midlothian)
The Men's Shed offering men of all ages a space to work on hands-on and practical projects, both individually and with the view to contribute to the wider community. As well as a place to pursue their interests or learn something new, it also offers an inclusive and relaxed space for men to socialise with people in their own communities. The Midlothian Men's Shed are looking for volunteer assistants with experience in working with their hands on practical projects. This might particularly interest someone with knowledge of woodwork, tools, repair and refurbishment, gardening, bicycle repair, or anything that might normally go on in a garden shed! Volunteers would be asked to discuss possible projects with the Shedders, help run weekly session, open and lock up the Shed, and prepare refreshments. Volunteers will have the opportunity to undergo training relevant to undertaking this role.
Mobility Aids Volunteer Driver
British Red Cross (Midlothian)
Do you have an interest in excellent customer service? Play a key role in helping people to gain their independence back. A Mobility Aids Volunteer driver This key role will enable people to return home after an illness or surgery and help them to remain independent or go on a holiday or trip with friends or family. It will involve driving a Red Cross vehicle.
Typical tasks include:-
- Delivering and collecting wheelchairs
- Demonstrating how to use and look after our wheelchairs
- Giving information about other Red Cross services where appropriate
- Completing delivery paperwork
- Receiving and recording donations
Receptionist
Dalkeith & District Citizens Advice Bureau
As the clients’ first point of contact with the bureau, you will be asked to :-
• Welcome clients, and anyone they have with them, to the Bureau
• Explain waiting times and procedures to clients
• Arrange appointments for people to see advisers
• Signpost people to available support resources in the local area
• Answer the telephone and pass on callers to the appropriate person or take a message
Online Shop Volunteer
Oxfam (Dalkeith)
This volunteering role will involve taking photographs of stock, describing and listing products on our online shop and then packaging and posting products to customers. The shop would like to reach a larger section of the public.
The online shop can be found here: https://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/search-results?q=*;x1=shopid;q1=F5706;m_sort_shops=FirstMadeLive;show_all=products
Assistant Community Playworker
Play Midlothian
As an ACP you’ll be working with experienced Community Playworkers to deliver weekly outdoor play sessions in Woodburn (Monday and Fridays), Gorebridge (Tuesdays) and/or Mayfield (Thursdays). Sessions last 1.5 hours, with a further 1.5 hours allocated for setting up, clearing away and associated admin.
This role requires membership of the PVG Scheme. This can take up to three weeks to process.
You’ll work with the CP team to set up the play environment at sessions. This can mean arranging resources in an interesting way, or just putting different things out next to each other. During sessions, all playworkers are tasked with facilitating play. This might mean supporting participants to negotiate over resources, helping children manage risk, being involved in play when you’re invited, or simply helping children get involved. After the session you’ll help clear up, and contribute to completing a session evaluation.
Full free play training is provided to all ACPs as part of the induction process, so no prior knowledge of play is necessary. Induction training also includes explanations of all policies and procedures relevant to the role.
Trustee
Play Midlothian
All trustees collectively have responsibility for Play Midlothian, with day to day management delegated to staff. The legal responsibilities for each trustee, under the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act (2005), are to:
1. Act in the interest of the charity: Trustees should put the interests of their charity before their own interests or those of any other person or organisation.
2. Operate in a manner consistent with the charity’s purposes
3. Act with due care and diligence
4. Ensure that the charity complies with the provisions of the 2005 Act and other relevant legislation.
Play Midlothian has identified the key responsibilities of its trustees as:
• To contribute to setting the vision and overall strategic direction for the organisation
• To ensure good financial planning, agreeing the income generation strategy and budgets
• To ensure that income and expenditure levels are regularly compared to agreed budgets and that variances are identified and explained
• To manage, safeguard and protect the assets and resources of Play Midlothian and ensure that they are used only for the purposes set out in Play Midlothian’s governing document
• To oversee the development and delivery of Play Midlothian’s business plan, including monitoring and reviewing progress against agreed activities and outcomes
• To promote a culture of evaluation and learning within Play Midlothian and with its stakeholders
• To manage and safeguard the reputation of Play Midlothian and oversee the strategy for external and stakeholder relations
• To ensure that Play Midlothian adheres to its own values, particularly in relation to service users, volunteers, staff and other stakeholders
• To ensure a commitment to equalities throughout the policy and practice of Play Midlothian
Play Worker Assistant
Mayfield/Lawfield & Tynewater A.S.C
To work with children as part of the staff team. To assist in providing arts & crafts activities, gym activities and outdoor activities for all children. To assist in contributing to planned outdoor outings, to assist in preparation of snacks.
Delivery of Physical Activity opportunities in Bonnyrigg
Active Schools - Midlothian Council
Midlothian Active Schools aim to provide more opportunities for children to take part in sport and physical activity, before during lunchtime and after school. We develop pathways for children to access sport from school into the wider community. Being a volunteer delivering in school, allows us to provide further clubs for children to access. We also look for volunteers to help us with manage our events programme, such as, course marshal in cross country, referee or score keeper in basketball, athletics or hockey. You can bring your own expertise to the table!
Volunteers can access our training programme in areas such as first aid, child protection and sport specific training.
Youth Leader - Bonnyrigg Older Section
Boys' Brigade
Our volunteers come along for a couple of hours a week on a Friday evening and get involved in facilitating our varied program for the youths, typical activities include games, sports and arts & crafts. We often participate in competitions, go on outings and arrange camp for our youths.
All we ask is that our volunteers are enthusiastic, committed and able to work with children and young people. Being able to work well as part of a small team is beneficial.
We have various opportunities for training for our volunteers at local and national level.
You can volunteer from 14+ as a Young Leader, with a wider range of roles for those aged 18+. There’s no upper age limit. We really do welcome applications from all ages. All volunteers working with youths are required to have a PVG. This will be facilitated by the company.
Clothing Volunteer
Oxfam (Penicuik)
Oxfam aims to overcome poverty and suffering world-wide. The money raised in the shops funds projects both for emergency provision and development programmes.
Clothing Volunteers enjoy interacting with the local community and helping others. It is a great way to make new friends and be part of a team.
There are various opportunities throughout the year to hear the results of what happens to the money made which is very motivational. There are also lots of opportunities to discuss and share opinions.
The position can also provide work experience and a reference for those in between jobs or looking for a change to the retailing environment. Volunteering can also lead to paid positions when vacancies arise.
Fundraising Group Members (Dalkeith)
Marie Curie (Midlothian)
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.
Rosewell Grows After School Gardening Club
Rosewell Development Trust Community Company Limited
A chance to volunteer with our fun after school group of gardening and woodland management with kids of Primary School age in Rosewell. From 3pm - 4:30pm every Wednesday. Tasks include tree pruning, planting, creating habitat piles and building nesting boxes. No previous experience is necessary. There will be tool use and some lifting but the opportunity is for all abilities.
Kids World Citizen Leader
Rosewell Development Trust Community Company Limited
All volunteers will work in a team with the Volunteer Coordinator to plan and deliver the Kids World Citizen sessions. Materials etc will be provided however you may be asked to purchase some of the materials yourself – you will be reimbursed for this upon presenting a valid receipt. You will be given the opportunity to lead on sessions if you are confident in this. Working with members of the community, you will be an approachable, lively and helpful volunteer who is ready to support the children in all of the activities we do. Activities previously run include: litter picking, random acts of kindness and learning about Ramadan.
Day Centre Volunteer
Midlothian Council
Volunteers will assist with welcoming service users into the building, removing their coats, assisting them into their seats, seeing that they are comfortable and preparing/giving tea/coffee and a biscuit. A morning activity takes place until lunch. Volunteers will join in all activities. Volunteers will also assist with serving lunch. After lunch there is an afternoon activity followed by another tea/coffee and snack. At the end of the day volunteers will help service users into their coats and escort them back onto the bus.
Hearing Aid Support Volunteer
Midlothian Council
1 in 6 people in Scotland have a hearing impairment . You will know someone who has it, or may have hearing loss yourself.
In Midlothian we have recently introduced the hearing aid battery pick up points in all our local libraries. This has been a huge success. It draws people into Libraries, to interact with staff and other members of the community and makes them aware of the wide range of activities which are on offer there. This saves time and money for people, reduces social isolation and eases pressure on the over-stretched staff in Audiology in Edinburgh. It means fewer hearing aids lie unused in drawers, for want of a battery. It really is a win, win.
We now want to expand on this by offering repair and maintenance clinics locally too. The replacement of tubing in the hearing aid for example, is required every so often. It is not difficult to do, but it is a bit fiddly, especially for older or disabled people who are a large proportion of hearing aid users. Full training is provided prior to involvement.
We have established a clinic which runs on the first Wednesday of every month in Dalkeith Library, 10.30-11.30 am. We also have now established a clinic in Penicuik Town Hall on the last Wednesday of every month 10:30 - 11:30am. If we can recruit more volunteers, we would like to start a clinic in Gorebridge, which would involve a similar monthly commitment.
Dalkeith General Retail Assistant - Barnardo's Scotland
Barnardo's Scotland
Running a successful Barnardo's store requires a great team of enthusiastic volunteers and you could be a part of it.
Our retail assistants are trained to undertake a wide range of activities such as serving customers, taking receipt of stock donations from the public and merchandising stock to make our rails visually appealling and tidy.
Volunteering with us in retail will provide a great opportunity to build upon your communication, team working and customer service skills.
If you also have a particular skill or interest, our teams would be delighted to discuss how we could help you utilise your interests in store. Whatever your talents, please do share with us and pop into your local store to enquire about volunteering.
Foodbank Parcel Volunteers
Food Facts Friends Foodbank
Food Facts Friends in partnership with MARC are opening a new foodbank at 10 Woodburn Road Dalkeith on the 18th of March 2019.We require volunteers to help compile food parcels to a clients shopping list. The work will consist of selecting items from our stock shelves, plus fresh items when available, ensuring food items are within their use by dates. Work also includes marking up received items donated by individuals and organisations before restocking shelves. Cleaning and tidying up the venue at the end of the day. Providing tea, coffee and light refreshments to those waiting for their shopping to be completed.
Volunteer IT Support
Ability Net
Evaluate client issues which could involve:
o Advising on hardware and software, including upgrades to existing hardware and software.
o Identifying and installing suitable equipment and upgrades.
o Identifying and resolving a range of technical problems relating to hardware or software.
o Installing new software packages.
o Getting clients started with new equipment, software packages, the internet, email, FaceBook or other packages.
• Resolve client issues in accordance with the AbilityNet ITCanHelp Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Contact client to arrange appointment
• Feedback on visit to County Coordinator (CC) with resolution or next steps
• Contact client after original visit to confirm follow up appointment if necessary
• Highlight to the CC immediately any issues that may present a risk to service delivery or reputation
• Provide ad-hoc support to CC with promoting the AbilityNet ITCanHelp service in the local area
• Provide ad-hoc support to CC with recruiting for AbilityNet ITCanHelp volunteers in the local area
• Attend ad-hoc team meetings and wider company events or meetings
• Undergo training
• Support/buddy other volunteers as necessary
• Adhere to all AbilityNet policies as set out in the Induction pack
Board Director - Vice Chair
Full Options
It is an importunity to work toward a better society and build links between communities by coming together and support those who are in need. We are looking for 4 volunteers to join our board of directors.
Treasurer
Full Options
It is an importunity to work toward a better society and build links between communities by coming together and support those who are in need. We are looking for 4 volunteers to join our board of directors.
Board Directors
Full Options
It is an importunity to work toward a better society and build links between communities by coming together and support those who are in need. We are looking for 4 volunteers to join our board of directors.
Treasurer
Beeslack Family Disabled Club
This is an opportunity to work with a dedicated group of staff, volunteer and members who attend the Beeslack Family Disabled Club on a Sunday from 12.30 – 3.30 p.m. The club have a vacancy for a Treasurer and the board are looking to appoint someone with financial and budgetary management skills and experience to fill this key position within the organisation. We are always keen to add to our current committee and trustees to provide a greater range of skills, knowledge, experiences and capacity.
NSPCC School Service Volunteer
NSPCC Schools Service
The NSPCC Schools Service aims to reach and protect every primary school child between 4 and 11 years old and empower school communities to fight for every childhood.
As our volunteer, you'll visit local schools giving assemblies to children aged 4-11 and classroom workshops to 9-11 year olds. You'll help them to understand abuse. And give them the confidence and courage to speak out and seek help if they ever need it.
By delivering our programme to at least two schools a month, you'll be making a massive difference, helping us fight for every childhood in your local school's community.
Befriender - Dalkeith
Royal Air Force Association
Befriender volunteers are required to meet with a beneficiary to help alleviate loneliness and isolation, listen to and engage with the beneficiary, promoting positive outlooks and raising self esteem.
Regularly meet with a beneficiary, either in their home or at a mutually agreed location. Listen to and engage with the beneficiary, promoting positive outlooks and raised self-esteem. Research into local community groups and activities to find relevant interests for the beneficiary. Identify any additional areas of support and make referrals to the Area Welfare Manager if required. Keep a note of visits undertaken, with recommendations and actions.
Gig Buddies Volunteer
Gig Buddies - Thera (Scotland)
Being a Gig Buddy with Thera means that you will be paired one on one with a person who has a learning disability (They will be known as your buddy). You will be paired with this person based on any interests you share. Being a Gig Buddy involves regularly attending events with your buddy and meeting up with them as often as your ‘gig’ requires. You will also help them choose the events you go to, and help with practical/transport arrangements. Being a Gig Buddy also means empowering your buddy to expand their social networks. For this reason we ask that you attend at least 3 of our social events every year, these can be anything from an Open Mic night, to a world class comedian at the Edinburgh Fringe. As part of Gig Buddies you will become part of a growing community of ‘sound people’ here in the Lothians who are encouraging people with a learning disability to live the social life they choose.
Support Group Volunteer
Fertility Network Scotland (Midlothian)
As a Support Group volunteer you will take care of all aspects of the group including:
Act as main contact for the group
Organise and maintain an email circulation list of attendees
Arrange speakers for group meetings
Organise room bookings
Organise social activities
Support and advise other group volunteers
Promote group in local area
Adhere to Fertility Network Scotland policies and procedures
Fertility Network Scotland provides advice, information and support to anyone affected by fertility issues. We raise awareness of the impact of fertility problems and campaign for fair provision of fertility treatment throughout Scotland. By volunteering you can help those who need support.
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“Stories We Tell” is a new, innovative 8 week programme that aims to support people living with dementia to harness their creative potential, find their voice, and to build their confidence and self-esteem.
We are looking for a confident, creative individual to work alongside a professional storyteller and our local Dementia Advisor to support up to 8 people with early stage dementia to tell their stories – both biographical and fantastical – using a variety of creative stimuli.
No experience is necessary as full training and support will be given.
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Represent and raise awareness of Fertility Network Scotland charity in places of education and in local area to highlight the services and support we provide.
Promote the charity by displaying posters and leaflets
Highlight our campaigns and projects to fellow students and lecturers etc including through social media
Assist Fertility Network Scotland staff at events such as Freshers Week
This benefits of this opportunity include:
Meeting and working with new people, learning new skills which would benefit future applications to further education or employment while having fun, gain experience of event participation, fundraising and charity sector in general, knowledge that your support will help people in Scotland experiencing fertility problems.
Fertility Network Scotland provides advice, information and support for anyone affected by fertility issues. We also work to raise awareness of the impact of fertility problems and to campaign for fair provision of fertility treatment throughout Scotland
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This is an opportunity to work with a dedicated group of volunteers and members who attend the Beeslack Family Disabled Club on a Sunday from 12.30 – 3.30 p.m. The group are always looking for new ideas and are always willing to try new things. Members take part in maintaining and developing their dedicated garden space and enjoy being outdoors planting, growing and harvesting a variety of plants, flowers, fruits and vegetables. This is a very sociable group who greatly value the opportunities and activities the club provides. It is also a valuable contribution to your C.V and volunteers under the age of 25 can work towards Saltire Awards.
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This is an opportunity to work with a dedicated group of volunteers and members who attend the Beeslack Family Disabled Club on a Sunday from 12.30 – 3.30 p.m. The group are always looking for new ideas and are always willing to try new things. Members have expressed an interest in being able to take part in a cycling group to encourage physical exercise and general well being. This is a very sociable group who greatly value the opportunities and activities the club provides. It is also a valuable contribution to your C.V and volunteers under the age of 25 can work towards Saltire Awards.
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This is an opportunity to work with a dedicated group of volunteers and members who attend the Beeslack Family Disabled Club on a Sunday from 12.30 – 3.30 p.m. The group are always looking for new ideas and are always willing to try new things. Members have expressed an interest in being able to take part in a walking group to encourage physical exercise and general well being. This is a very sociable group who greatly value the opportunities and activities the club provides. It is also a valuable contribution to your C.V and volunteers under the age of 25 can work towards Saltire Awards.
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This is an opportunity to work with a dedicated group of volunteers and members who attend the Beeslack Family Disabled Club on a Sunday from 12.30 – 3.30 p.m. This group have been taking part and enjoying cooking and baking whilst always keen to try new recipes for many years. You will be required to assist with the preparation and cooking of savoury and sweet dishes and encouraging a sense of greater independence for all. It is also a valuable contribution to your C.V and volunteers under the age of 25 can work towards Saltire Awards.
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To take passenger bookings, arrange journeys, deal with enquiries and to provide information when requested. To ensure the smooth scheduling of journey requests. General clerical work, including filing, correspondence, and day to day running of the office, including preparation of drivers sheets. Using various office equipment correctly, including computers, telephones, fax machine and photocopier. To undertake any induction and in-service training program required. To assist in training for other staff and volunteer driver/escorts when required.
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Are you a doer with an interest in Africa?
We are seeking a new Treasurer for our small but fast-growing Penicuik-based charity, Friends of Chitambo SCIO. We support health projects at Chitambo Hospital, central Zambia, the living memorial to Scottish explorer Dr. David Livingstone, who died nearby.
Our main focus is on providing nurse training scholarships for disadvantaged students, ambulance maintenance, and emergency care improvements.
• This is a substantial, hands on, voluntary role, suiting someone experienced in bookkeeping or accountancy, with the time and commitment to offer e.g. retired, not working or working part-time and preferably local to Midlothian but not restricted to these groups.
• Minimum monthly time commitment: 8 hours
◦ plus at least 2 more hours a quarter for committee meetings (4/year)
▪ by telephone conference
◦ additional time at peak budget reporting periods
▪ around 5 financial reports/year, to OSCR, HMRC, Scottish Government, and charity AGM.
◦ Must liaise closely with charity Chair, including in face to face meetings as necessary.
Please see the following link for details: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o8PgTYjsbkGg56Lunxmcn1izn1R-PapT/view?usp=sharing
If interested, please contact Dr. Jo Vallis, Chair, for further information: jo@friendsofchitambo.org.uk; mobile phone no. 07791262918
Thank you. We look forward to hearing from you.
Website: http://friendsofchitambo.blogspot.co.uk/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/friendsofchitambo/
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There are many ways in which volunteers can help to reduce social isolation in the older population. This may be by accompanying someone to attend a local community group, assisting with shopping or supporting them with activities, in their own home. Other suitable activities may include demonstrating to and supporting clients to do exercise to improve strength and balance, assistance with food preparation, assistance with craft activities and support with digital skills. A little human contact and support makes the world of difference to an isolated person. Volunteers can provide practical support to enable a person to feel less isolated and part of their wider community.
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Young Volunteers between the ages of 14 - 20 are trained as befrienders, before attending a local sheltered housing complex in groups of around 5. These groups will engage in a range of activities with the residents such as reminiscing, arts & crafts, games and are encouraged to come up with new forms of engagement.
It is hoped that in addition to the positive impact the project will have on residents, the befriending will allow volunteers to build confidence and gain valuable social skills under the support and supervision of the project worker.
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