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Volunteering in Your Retirement Information Session (October)

20 October 2026 11:00-12:00

Are you retired or approaching retirement in Edinburgh and interested in volunteering? If so, come along to our information session to find out how to find volunteer opportunities in Edinburgh.

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How to Effectively Lobby for Third Sector Organisations

21 October 2026 09:30-12:30

Join the Edinburgh TSI, Norton Park, and Lorna Slater MSP for an interactive workshop to discuss making a greater impact at Holyrood.

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Celebrating Edinburgh’s Young Volunteers

21 October 2026 17:00-19:00

Young people are making a difference across Edinburgh — and we want to celebrate them!
Come along and explore an exhibition celebrating the stories and achievements of young volunteers.

online

Virtual Drop-In

26 October 2026 12:00-12:30

👋 Interested in finding out what Volunteer Edinburgh does? Want to learn about volunteering in Edinburgh? Ask us your questions at our Virtual Drop-In.

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MAP Course

27 October 2026 10:00-13:00
Day 1 Tuesday 27 October ; Day 2 Wednesday 28 October and Day 3 Thursday 29 October
fully booked

Our MAP course will help you improve your employability by building your confidence, self-esteem and communication skills.

online & in-person

Inspire Session (November)

12 November 2026 14:00-15:00

Responsible for coordinating and managing volunteers? Challenged by some of the issues this involves? Passionate about how volunteers benefit your work? Come along to Inspire, delivered online and in person.

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Andrew Jackson

Experienced hands-on farm and land work volunteer, plus Google Ads tracking, data analysis and website management. Just moved to Edinburgh from the US!

Mojtaba (Moji) SedaghatKerdar

Web designer and SEO specialist in Musselburgh. Website builds, updates, local search and social media. WordPress, Wix, Squarespace and other platforms.

Lauren Gilmour

Jill of all trades former journalist with experience across PR, communications, marketing, social media, photography and volunteer recruitment.

Alastair Dunn

Able to help with outdoor or indoor tidying and clearance on an occasional basis (as not always in Edinburgh).

Stewart Dee

Experienced Civil Service Manager looking to use my management and governance experience as a Board Trustee.

Declan Chambers

IT professional offering tech, data and Infrastructure support, plus teaching and creative skills. Available Mon-Sun, 10am-8pm.

Sam Clark

Experienced administrative professional offering organisational, data and records management support to charities needing reliable, detail focused help.

Alastair Logan

Self taught Python and AI developer offering NLP, data, cloud and automation skills to help charities solve problems and work more efficiently.

Stephanie Alcazar

Available Tuesdays–Wednesdays to support with social media management and training, as well as deliver illustration workshops.

Jake Whittet

Edinburgh Microsoft 365 security specialist offering free cyber security assessments. Plain English reports, no jargon.

Samantha Towers

Hello, I'm an experienced joiner, plasterer and painter.

Thomas Quiroga

Helping charities use AI and low-cost technology to automate admin, improve processes, save time and focus more on supporting their communities.

Scott Croucher

I’m an experienced chef with over 4 years experience.

Joshua Stokes

Experienced professional in Data Protection, Records Management and all things considered Information Governance.

Douglas McEachan

Well-travelled retiree can offer friendly and informal scenic travel slide shows.

Sophie Jones

Karate coach with 10 years of experience and looking to inspire other people to become karateka (karate kids).

Declan Gates

French Tutoring

Valerii Kostikov

Experienced gynaecologist-oncologist (18+ years). Kind, reliable, compassionate and patient-focused. Keen to support people and gain UK healthcare experience.

Sarah Cleary

Do you have a regular need for someone to sort jigsaw puzzles, bits and bobs (for example sewing beads) that need tidied or organised and sorted by size?

Dr Donald Glass

Retired University Lecturer offering volunteering time to support visitor experiences at one of Edinburgh's museums.

ABDUALSME

Experienced barber- qualified for three years.

BILL KEIL

anything considered

IAN JACKSON

Team of 10 people available for one day volunteering opportunity. Flexible on what this would entail.

Izunna Agupusi

I am an Embedded AI Engineer with Raygonal Ltd, Edinburgh, holding an MSc in Artificial Intelligence. I specialise in embedded systems, early career in IT

Laura McGlennon

As a qualified Yoga & MeditationTeacher I can offer classes teaching children, teenagers and adults.
Available Monday to Friday mornings and afternoon

Rapinder

Pianist, classically trained to above average level.

Aoife

Passionate volunteer supporting community projects through event help, outreach, and content creation to promote inclusion and positive change.

Nicole Carter

Qualified Nutrition Adviser who specialises in Eating Well For Good Mental Health free sessions.

Reuben Nishan Christmas

An engineering degree holder offering to help with STEM tutoring.
Also, looking to help out in any capacity related to food/cooking/baking.

ola amroush

I recently graduated with a degree in Business Management from Edinburgh Napier University. I’ve found it challenging to secure a role in my field

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