Volunteer Centre Edinburgh's Neighbourhood Volunteering Hubs exist to raise the profile of volunteering in local areas, encouraging members of the local communities to volunteer by presenting as wide a range of local opportunities as possible and providing advice, guidance and support as appropriate. Volunteers can access the opportunities via the phone, a drop-in facility or an arranged interview.

Some people who are looking to return to work find volunteering can help them get used to the daily routines of the workplace again. If you are thinking of changing your career, volunteering can give you an insight into different jobs and workplaces and can help you decide on what sort of job you want to get into in the future.

Volunteers who may require extra support before and during their voluntary work (perhaps because of mental health issues, criminal record, physical disability) are offered an informal interview to discuss the most appropriate post and any further support that is required thereafter.

Neighbourhood Volunteering Hubs work with local organisations to support them in their involvement with volunteers providing information and training on best practice in volunteering. This may take the form of advice on initially engaging volunteers, writing a volunteer policy, devising volunteer roles, supporting volunteers etc as well as more specific issues.

Whether working with individuals or organisations, the Neighbourhood Volunteering Hubs are able to call on the expertise and experience of the staff at Volunteer Centre Edinburgh to offer specialist advice and resources as well as training opportunities.

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