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The Volunteer Centre Edinburgh news and media centre is designed for media professionals but is open and accessible to everyone. In this section you'll find all our latest news, media releases and background information as well as high resolution images of volunteers and other useful information such as statistics and quotes.
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Recruitment Fair 2011
Wednesday 28th September saw us host the Annual Volunteer Recruitment Fair at a brand new venue for us - St Paul’s and St George’s Church on York Place. P&Gs made for a great venue and with over 1,100 members of the public popping-in to browse the volunteering opportunities on offer, and over 50 volunteer involving organisations from the small local to large nationals showcasing their volunteer opportunites there was lots to find out about and they day had a real buzz to it!
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Joy: Volunteer @ The Yard Adventure Centre
This video was done as part of our Volunteers Week 2011 (1st - 7th June) celebrations. In it Joy Blackeney explains why she loves volunteering at the The Yard Adventure Centre.
Louise: Volunteer @ Radio Lollipop
This video was done as part of our Volunteers Week 2011 (1st - 7th June) celebrations. In it Louise Sutherland tells us why she loves volunteering for Radio Lollipop.
Marilyn: Volunteer @ Humanist Society of Scotland
This video was done as part of our Volunteers Week 2011 (1st - 7th June) celebrations. In it Marilyn Jackson explains why she loves volunteering for the Humanist Society of Scotland.
Dan Fuller of Libertus on IIV
This video was done as part of our Volunteers Week (1st - 7th June) celebrations. In it Dan Fuller of Libertus explains why working towards the Investing in Volunteers Award has had such a positive impact on Libetus' volunteers.
Aimee & Aliesha: Volunteers @ STAND International
This video was done as part of our Volunteers Week 2011 (1st - 7th June) celebrations. In it Aimee and Aliesha talk about why they love volunteering with STAND International.
Dominic: Volunteer @ Canongate Youth Project
This video was done as part of our Volunteers Week 2011 (1st - 7th June) celebrations. In it Dominic Jukes talks about why he loves volunteering at Canongate Youth Project.
Emily: Volunteer @ Greener Leith
This video was done as part of our Volunteers Week 2011 (1st - 7th June). In it Emily Dodd discusses why she loves volunteering at Greener Leith.
We are one of Scotland's Best Workplaces!
Its official - Volunteer Centre Edinburgh is one of Scotland's Best Workplaces! Volunteer Centre Edinburgh has been recognised as one of of the best employers at in Scotland at the inaugural Scotland's Best Workplaces Awards. Volunteer Centre Edinburgh was ranked 7th in the whole of Scotland.
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Inspiring Volunteering Awards 2012
The Inspiring Volunteering Awards 2012 take place in the City Chambers on Thursday 7th June 2012, where the Lord Provost will present 50 of Edinburgh’s inspiring volunteers with certificates to mark their achievements and contribution. This annual event is arranged to take place during Volunteers' Week, which runs from the 1st of June to the 7th June. So get your nominations in now!
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Bill Millar explores some of the challenges facing volunteering.
Bill Millar Media and Communications volunteer at VCE explores some of the challenges facing volunteering in the UK and the potential ethical dilemas posed.
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Edinburgh's Volunteer Recruitment Fair a huge success!
Edinburgh's Volunteer Recruitment Fair, held 14th October at the Assembly Rooms in George Street has been hailed as another great success. There were nearly 100 volunteer involving organisations from the small local to the large national all showcasing their volunteer opportunites to a public keen to help out. Over 1200 members of the public came through the door of the Assembly Rooms making the event organised by Volunteer Centre Edinburgh (VCE) the biggest of it type in Scotland.
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Dr Kris Von Wald appointed as new VCE Convenor
Dr Kris Von Wald has been appointed new Convenor (Chair) of the Board of Trustees of Volunteer Centre Edinburgh, replacing Steven Marwick who has stepped down after five years in the role.
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