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Young Person's Mentor

YMCA Edinburgh | EH6 5LL

Use your life experiences to support and motivate a young person develop their full potential. Be part of their personal development as you encourage and support them to gain self-confidence, self-belief and self awareness. We work with young people with poor mental health and wellbeing, those not engaging in education and lacking a positive role model.

Befriending/Mentoring

Warehouse Assistant

The Turing Trust | EH20 9QH

The Turing Trust are looking for a workshop assistant who is able to help us to process our donated IT equipment, helping to maintain an efficiently organised warehouse.

Practical/DIY

Volunteer Videographer

Canine Partners |

Canine Partners are looking for volunteer Videographers to film videos for promotional material. You can gain practical experience in videography, including case studies and advertisements and build your own portfolio while making a difference.

Arts (Music/Drama/Crafts)

Treasurer

Transition Edinburgh South | EH16 6FD

We’re looking for a Treasurer to join our board and help us look after the financial side of Transition Edinburgh South. This voluntary role is about helping a small, community-led organisation stay steady, make good decisions and keep doing meaningful work in South Edinburgh.

Finance/Accountancy

Volunteer Befriender (Migrant Communities)

Project Esperanza | EH4 4AB

As a Volunteer Befriender, you'll provide warm, compassionate support to individuals from migrant communities experiencing social isolation. Through one-on-one interactions and community-based assistance, you’ll help them feel welcomed and connected, making a positive impact on their lives.

Befriending/Mentoring

Musician/Performance Volunteer

NHS Lothian Charity |

Music volunteers to perform in a hospital setting. We are not looking for applications forms at this time just an email to NHS Lothian Charity: loth.charity@nhs.scot We are keen for people to audition and then progress paperwork if applicable.

Arts (Music/Drama/Crafts)

Literacy Support Volunteer (Virtual)

The Literacy Pirates |

As a Volunteer Crewmate, your role is to join our online sessions and help children practise their reading and writing, 1:2 and in small groups. Sessions are led and managed by our staff team, which means your time is solely focused on supporting the children.

Tutoring/Supporting Learners

Retail Stock Processor

The Salvation Army Trading Company | EH11 2DR

Please join our team of volunteers and be one of our Retail Stock Processors, sorting and selecting stock for the shop floor, whilst having fun with your new team.

Charity Shops/Retail

Lived Experience Network Volunteer

RAF Benevolent Fund |

The Lived Experience Network is an opportunity for those within the RAF Family to contribute their perspective on the work of the Fund through a variety of online opportunities. This could be online surveys, polls, focus groups or joining working groups for internal projects on a longer-term basis.

Homebased Volunteering

Board Member

Edinburgh Old Town Development Trust | EH8 8BE

The EOTDT board meets regularly at our Crannie Community Hub in the heart of the Old Town, to discuss ideas and forward planning for the charity. The centre is home to various groups and activities with a focus arts.It is a dynamic board and a very inclusive place, we strive to be welcoming and open to all.

Committee Work

Supportive Flatmate

Rock Trust | EH1 3QY

This is a live-in volunteering role. Volunteers will live with and support 3 young people who have/are experiencing homelessness. The aim is to provide safe, well-managed supported accommodation. Supportive Flatmates help to create this environment by being a responsible presence.

Care/Support Worker

Beach Wheelchair Volunteer

Beach Wheelchairs Portobello | EH15 1DR

Our volunteers are key to what we do. This highly rewarding role is perfect for an individual who has the desire to help children and adults enjoy our beautiful beaches at Portobello. If you enjoy meeting people, being outside and flexible with your time this could be the perfect role.

Sports/Outdoor Activities

Community Ambassador

SupportED The Linda Tremble Foundation |

Community Ambassadors raise awareness of eating disorders in their local community through talks, events and trainings.

Campaigning/Lobbying

Volunteer Youth Work Assistant

Space@The Broomhouse Hub | EH11 3RH

A great opportunity to help with our fun Friday night youth club!

Youth Work

Community Cafe Volunteer

The Salvation Army (Edinburgh) | EH8 9TF

Support the smooth running of the café on your shift and contribute to a safe and welcoming environment for customers and volunteers. Undertake the full range of tasks in the café: taking and preparing food and drink orders, taking payments and ensuring adherence to high standards of service and cleaning.

Catering

Assistant Scout Leader

7th Braid Edinburgh (George Heriot's School) Scout Group | EH3 9EQ

The 7th Braid Scouts need help! We meet on Monday evenings between 18:30 and 20:30 at George Heriot’s School. Scouts are aged 10.5 to 14 years old. An Assistant Leader supports the operation of the troop, in particular the planning and delivery of a balanced programme.

Youth Work

Explorer Scout Team Member

Braid District Scout Council | EH9 2DW

Assistant Leader(s) required for Youth Group in Meadows area of Edinburgh. Come and join the adventure!

Sports/Outdoor Activities

Event Volunteer

Edinburgh Parkrun | EH4 6HZ

Roles include marshalling, handing out finishing tokens to runners, timekeeping, barcode scanning and more!

Sports/Outdoor Activities

Shop Volunteer - Save the Children Marchmont

Save the Children | EH9 1AQ

Help us improve the lives of children all over the world - wewelcome your donation of time, creativity and kindness via fabulous retailing. Activities include customer service, creative merchandising, preparing items for sale and working as part of a diverse volunteer team. It's great fun!

Charity Shops/Retail

Tartan Enterprise Assistants

Grassmarket Community Project | EH1 2QA

Volunteers will be helping in the production of making Items from our own Greyfriars tartan which will include. soft toys, purses, bags, kilts ect. All these items will then go on sale to generate additional funds for our valuable services.

Arts (Music/Drama/Crafts)
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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

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.

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