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Retail Stock Room Assistant

British Heart Foundation Shop (Leith) | EH6 5HX

Sorting out donated items and preparing them for sale. Using a clothes steamer and tagging price labels on to clothing items. Identifying unsaleable donations for recycling. Keeping the sort room organised and tidy. Looking after a certain department based on your interests alongside paid staff.

Charity Shops/Retail

Volunteer Tutor

Action Tutoring |

Action Tutoring is a national education charity offering free maths and English tutoring to disadvantaged pupils. Volunteer as an online tutor to support children, build their confidence and help them get the grades needed for a bright future.

Tutoring/Supporting Learners

Find a Home for Sooty Volunteer

RNIB (Edinburgh Branch) |

Join our community of amazing volunteer Sooty box collectors and help us to provide blind and partially sighted people with the support they need at this uncertain time.

Fundraising

Pool Co-ordinator

Backcare Lothian | EH14 1ED

The pool co-ordinator will organise attendees with start dates, check them in for their pool session and work in a team with the Lifeguard and Physiotherapist. The pool session will last one hour and the volunteer will require to set up and close the session. This role combines a caring and supportive approach with effective organisational, managerial and admin skills.

Care/Support Worker

Trustee - Vice Chairperson

Edinburgh Trinity Sea Cadets |

The unit is currently looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Vice Chairperson to join its Unit Management Team (UMT) so that the unit can continue to help make a positive difference to young people in the area. The Vice Chair would shadow the Chair for 6 months, and eventually take over the Chair role.

Committee Work

Lunchtime Care Van Volunteer

Bethany Christian Trust | EH6 5EQ

We need volunteers to take Care Van into the city centre and distribute food, hot drinks and clothing to people who are experiencing homelessness. This is a vitally important, practical way to serve others and we can't do it without you!

Befriending/Mentoring

Trustees

U-evolve | EH75QY

You will play a vital role in governance, making important decisions and ensuring that U-evolve meets the mental health needs of young people in Edinburgh. You will attend up to six meetings each year alongside development sessions with the staff team, gaining a wealth of experience and opportunities.

Management/Business Skills

Trustee

The Neuro Therapy Place |

As a trustee, you will play a meaningful role in shaping the future of a growing charity with an innovative approach to neurological therapy. You will join a supportive team of trustees who value openness, humour and collaboration and you will see firsthand the difference our work makes in people's lives.

Finance/Accountancy

Treasurer

Solas Festival |

Being Treasurer and trustee of one of Scotland’s friendliest small festivals. A great opportunity to be at the heart of a small charity, directly influencing its development and helping ensure its viability.

Committee Work

Tech Supporter

RNIB (Edinburgh Branch) |

Join our amazing volunteer team to make a real difference to people living with sight loss. You’ll be supporting blind and partially sighted people and family members in our Edinburgh Community Equipment and Advice centre.

Computing

Fundraiser Committee Member

Leith Sea Cadets | EH6 7DX

Fundraising to help support the life-changing work of Leith Sea Cadets!

Fundraising

Collective Advocacy-Eating Disorders

CAPS Independent Advocacy | EH7 5QY

Do you have experience of an eating disorder? By becoming a member of this group you’ll meet and get to know others with similar experiences. You will work together to raise awareness of eating disorders and campaign for change.

Advocacy/Human Rights

Gardeners

Friends of Granton Castle Walled Garden | EH5 1QB

A wide variety of tasks are involved in the restoration project – digging, clearing, weeding, planting, laying bases for greenhouse and composting toilet, making tea, helping with planning, harvesting seasonal produce.

Conservation/Gardening

Events and Activities Team Member

Crohn's & Colitis UK - Edinburgh Local Network | EH6 5EQ

We have teams of volunteers based around the country making a positive impact in their local communities to raise awareness of Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Join our local team, take an active role in planning and delivering awareness raising activities.

Marketing/PR/Media

Volunteer Fundraiser

Edina Hibs Football Club |

Edina Hibs FC are looking for a volunteer fundraiser to help generate much needed income to keep supporting the children & young people of Craigmillar & Niddrie through affordable Football provision. We believe that access to local community sport is fundamental to developing health & wellbeing.

Fundraising

NCT Walk & Talk Volunteer

National Childbirth Trust |

Are you passionate about supporting new parents and building a welcoming community? Do you love the idea of combining physical activity with friendly conversation? Then we want to hear from you!

Sports/Outdoor Activities

Volunteer Part Time Cook

The Salvation Army, Edinburgh Gorgie Corps | EH11 2RT

Are you available once or twice a month for a few hours on a Tuesday? Do you enjoy cooking? Could you help us plan and deliver a nutritious hot two-course lunch for our Friendship Club at The Salvation Army in Gorgie?

Catering

Activity Buddy

Positive Help | EH6 5EQ

Our new Live Well project comprises a number of services, each providing an element of support enabling our service users to manage their lives and improve their overall health and wellbeing. As well as Escorted Shopping, Live Well includes our Medication Delivery and Home Support. Those applying for any of the roles within the Live Well programme have the option of volunteering across multiple services if they choose to.

Befriending/Mentoring

Junior Choir Chaperone

Love Music | EH1 2ES

Love Music are seeking volunteer chaperones to join our team looking after the children who participate in our Junior Choir’s weekly rehearsals on Mondays after school at Edinburgh’s Usher Hall.

Arts (Music/Drama/Crafts)

Trustee

Temple Old Kirk Friends |

Are you passionate about conserving beautiful old local buildings? Are you fascinated by the architecture of old churches, symbols on old graves and excited about combining conservation and community development? We are seeking Trustees to share responsibilities for the charity and its activities.

Committee Work
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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

Brandon Williams

With 35+ years of operational expertise and a passion for helping others, I offer reliable, organised support to make a tangible, positive impact.

Stephen McMurray

Social Researcher offering a day a week in assisting with research activities for charities.

Aderito Nobre Viana

Professional photographer offering twice a week my support a charities, events, local shops and small ceremonies.

Beau Fulcher

Accountancy, fundraising, banking, finance, setting up companies, networking, investment

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