1 to 1 Befriender
Be part of something positive - become a Befriender! Have fun, meet new people and make a real difference by becoming a Volunteer Befriender for a physically disabled person. Ecas is a voluntary organisation dedicated to giving friendly and practical help to physically disabled people.
Cheer Squad Volunteer
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us cheer on all the Kiltwalks at the 2026 Edinburgh Kiltwalk! Are you happy and cheery? Help us thank all the amazing Kiltwalkers walking for their chosen charity! We will be dancing, waving and smiling the entire day!
Call Companion
Our volunteers work together to create better communities and help to enrich the lives of our members by giving them something to look forward to. Older people who may have felt very alone now feel valued as individuals, continue to form friendships and have groups that give support.
Volunteer Crew Member - Re-Union Canal Boat Project
Volunteer crew members support the many and varied cruises that Re-Union offers on the Union Canal in Edinburgh to both private hirers and community groups. They support the day to day operations of the boat and are the enthusiastic public face of everything we do.
Volunteer Tutor
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.
Board Trustee
PF Counselling is seeking a number of Board Trustees from various professional backgrounds to support the continued development of the charity. This is an exciting time for Trustees to join and offer their knowledge and expertise to shaping the future of PF Counselling services.
Grounds Maintenance Volunteer
Garden and grounds maintenance volunteers wanted.
Digital Volunteer
We're looking for volunteers with great communication skills, patience and an interest in everyday digital technology to support learners in improving their digital literacy and enabling them to make use of digital technologies in ways that will profoundly help their lives.
Trustee - Vice Chairperson
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.
Here for You - Telephone Befriending Volunteer
The volunteer would be matched with a beneficiary and have a weekly 30 minute phone call to support them in their post stroke recovery. This is also suitable to those in a carers role who may wish to support other stroke carers
Volunteer - Wellbeing Activities
Providing well-being activities and advocating for people seeking asylum and refugees in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Volunteer Youth Worker
We are currently looking for enthusiastic individuals to volunteer for our Junior Club, which runs on Tuesday evenings from 5.30pm until 7pm. Juniors is an open youth club, available to all young people in Leith aged 7-9. We deliver a variety of activities including cooking, sports, art and quizzes, and offer a safe space to talk to youth workers and volunteers. Junior Club is very popular, and volunteers can expect to have a fun and lively time! The Citadel Youth Centre has many other clubs and youth groups available, and volunteers are invited to apply for other groups if they are unable to attend Juniors.
Volunteer Gardener
Maintaining the surrounding garden areas involved in the mix of landscaping, plant care and cleanliness to keep the club grounds attractive, safe and welcoming year- round. The volunteers will take guidance from the greenkeeper.
Graphics & Design Volunteer
What you’ll do: Support the design of workbooks, training manuals and session materials. Refresh and redesign leaflets, posters and outreach resources. Create simple graphics, icons or illustrations. Ensure materials are accessible, culturally sensitive, and visually engaging. Prepare files for print and digital.
Event Volunteer
Event Volunteers support with events in your local area throughout the year. Times will vary depending on the requirements of the event. You will be provided with an event brief beforehand to ensure you are happy with the requirements for that activity.
Grassroots Campaigner
RESULTS campaigners in Edinburgh meet as a group on the first Tuesday of each month to plan and take campaign actions and organise events. They regularly join our national conference calls, where volunteers learn more about international development and share their successes from around the UK.
Event Delivery Supporter
Are you flexible, approachable and good at communicating with people? Do you enjoy being active in the outdoors and enjoy sharing that with others? Our event volunteers are vital in helping us to reach out to our local community and promote our focus on health, wellbeing and activity in the outdoors.
Residential Community Volunteer
Aged between 18-30? Looking for a challenging and rewarding live-in community role? We have an exciting opportunity for you!
Fundraising Volunteer
We are a small but growing foundation with a big heart, strong values and a clear purpose. As we continue to expand our impact, we’re looking for a Fundraising Volunteer to help us build the resources we need to support more families and young people.
Home Visit Volunteer
Volunteer to support local families to develop parenting confidence and skills. Home-Start Edinburgh works with families in Edinburgh with a child under 5 in the home, providing practical and emotional support so that children can have the best start in life.
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