Volunteer
There are hundreds of different ways to volunteer all over the city. No matter who you are, how much time you have to give or what your reasons for volunteering are, we can help.
We have been helping people find voluntary work that's right for them for over 40 years. We are the volunteering experts.
We have a huge Database of volunteering opportunites which you can search or we will always be really happy to see you at our main office in the West End - so please come in and have a chat.
Need inspiration? Why not hear what others have to say in their volunteering stories
You can also watch this video which will tell you more about how we can help...
Want to keep informed of new volunteering opportunites?
We want to keep in touch with you. Our email bulletin lets you know about all the latest volunteering opportunities and keeps you up-to-date with news and events relating to volunteering in and around Edinburgh. It also contains job ads for paid work in the voluntary sector. Hundreds of people have signed up already so don't delay, sign up now.
Our e-bulletin goes out monthly.
To receive the e-bulletin, simply Sign Up Here
Good to Great Event for Trustees
Trustees are often the unseen force behind all that happens in an organisation. They make sure that the vision and aims of the organisation are fulfilled and they bear the legal responsibilty for the organisation. Our Good 2 Great (G2G) supports Trustees to fulfil their role more effectively, leading the organisation forward - from good to great.
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Going from Good to Great
Jenny MacKenzie, a community councillor in Leith Central talks with Jean Cuthbert how even the best committee can benefit from a helping hand.
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Saltire Awards
If you are aged between 12 and 25 and interested in volunteering then you can get recognition for your volunteering through the brand new Scottish Government endorsed Saltire Awards!
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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.
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.
Improve your employability
If you've been out of work for a while you might be finding it difficult to find paid employment. Volunteering can help you get experience and build up 'soft skills' like teamworking, problem solving, communication and motivation that can help you move forward.
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