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Visitor Welcomer

Greyfriars Kirk | EH1 2QQ

Every year, Greyfriars Kirk welcomes over 100,000 people from around the world. Whether it's an interest in history, a passion for the arts or a love of Greyfriars Bobby, this old Kirk has something for everyone. We are looking for volunteers to help give our visitors an unforgettable experience.

Advice/Information Giving

Family Fridays Volunteer

National Galleries of Scotland | eh43dr

The Learning and Engagement Department at the National Galleries of Scotland welcomes volunteers to get involved in events and activities across all three Galleries. Our volunteers help create friendly, welcoming experiences for adults, children and families, schools and community groups.

Arts (Music/Drama/Crafts)

Trustee

BE United |

As a Trustee of Be United's Board of Directors, you are responsible for working within the team to oversee and manage the charity. You will work alongside the Chairperson and other Trustees to support Be United's growth and development.

Arts (Music/Drama/Crafts)

Debt Advice Support Volunteer

CHAI (Community Help and Advice Initiative) | EH11 2QH

We are seeking the support of a Debt Case Support Volunteer to assist advisers with advice work, casework and administration.

Administrative/Office Work

Non-Executive Director

Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust - ELGT | EH10 7DS

We’re looking for people who can bring experience, insight and constructive challenge to our Board, and who share our commitment to the role greenspaces can play in creating healthier, more connected communities and a better environment.

Advice/Information Giving

Arabic-speaking Admin Volunteer

LINKnet Mentoring | EH11JG

Main Tasks and Responsibilities. Answering and managing telephone calls in a professional and friendly manner. Communicating confidently with people in both Arabic and English. Supporting non-English-speaking individuals with completing and preparing CVs. Providing general administrative and office support .

Administrative/Office Work

Anti-Racist Community Volunteer

Project Esperanza |

The Anti-Racist Community Volunteer supports Project Esperanza's mission to build safer, more inclusive and culturally competent communities where all people can live with dignity, belonging and respect.

Advocacy/Human Rights

Festival Volunteer

Push The Boat Out | EH8 9TJ

Join our vibrant volunteer team and help bring the festival to life! From setting up spaces and welcoming audiences to greeting artists, volunteers will work alongside the PTBO team, gain valuable festival experience and enjoy opportunities to see and experience the amazing Push the Boat Out 2026 programme.

Advice/Information Giving

Bucket Collection Volunteer

Richmond’s Hope | EH1 1BB

Give 2 hours and help support bereaved children across Scotland. Join Richmond's Hope at Edinburgh Waverley on 13 November to raise vital funds and awareness during Children's Grief Awareness Week. Flexible shifts, no experience needed, and friends welcome. Under 16's please be accompanied by an adult.

Fundraising

ESOL volunteers

City of Edinburgh Council - Wider Achievement & Lifelong Learning Team |

ESOL volunteers are needed to provide support in English classes

Tutoring/Supporting Learners

Founding Trustee

Time Honoured |

Bring your skills, experience and ideas to Time Honoured’s founding board. Help adults experiencing mental health challenges build purpose, connection and wellbeing through supported community participation and positive recognition.

Committee Work

Event Assistants

The Beatles Marathon UK | EH15 1AF

Volunteer help is needed with the door/tickets, bar, stage, photography, and more!

Short-term/Seasonal Working

Chair of Finance and Personnel Committee

Ecas | EH7 5QY

We are seeking a Chair for our Finance and Personnel Committee. This is an opportunity to contribute financial expertise to a charity supporting adults with physical disabilities for over 100 years. Ecas is largely self-financed giving us freedom to shape services around servce users’ needs.

Finance/Accountancy

Volunteer Welcomer and Host

St Johns Episcopal Church, Edinburgh | EH2 4BJ

The role includes - Welcoming guests. Serving food and drinks. Chatting with guests. Keeping the space clean and tidy. Working collaboratively in a team of volunteers.

Befriending/Mentoring

Open Volunteering

Gorgie Community Farm | EH11 2LA

Flexible, weekly volunteering sessions in the gardens and wider green space.

Conservation/Gardening

Volunteer Sports Leader - Pride Action Network

LEAP Sports Scotland |

The project will involve LGBTIQ+ clubs and mainstream sports providers to develop volunteers by offering development and delivery support, training opportunities, and financial support. The opportunity is open to people who are already associated with sports clubs as well as those looking to join one.

Sports/Outdoor Activities

Retail Volunteer (Edinburgh Morningside)

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland | EH10 4QL

We are looking for friendly volunteers to help our shop management team assist customers and donors, and ensure the shop is tidy and well stocked.

Charity Shops/Retail

Volunteer Treasurer & Trustee

Edinburgh & The Lothians Samaritans SCIO |

As a Trustee and member of the Branch Leadership Team, you’ll use your financial expertise to help the branch thrive. Working collaboratively with colleagues, you’ll provide trusted financial oversight and help ensure we can continue making a difference through our work.

Finance/Accountancy

Driver (Community)

RNIB (Edinburgh Branch) |

Help blind and partially sighted people stay connected by driving them safely to clubs and events. Your time can make a real difference in reducing isolation and loneliness and building community.

Driving/Escorting

Furniture Centre Volunteer

St Columba's Hospice Care | EH6 5PY.

This role helps in creating a welcoming and helpful environment in our Furniture Centre. You would assist the Manager in the running of the Furniture Centre to raise funds for the Hospice; including serving and assisting customers, working the till and taking information on collections and deliveries.

Charity Shops/Retail
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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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