| RED DOT RADIO(EHBS) | PPLS Research Volunteer Panel | Edinburgh New Town Church | TalkTime Scotland | Pentland Scouts | The Salvation Army Digital Skills Service | SSAFA - the Armed Forces charity | Cramond Heritage Trust | Link Living | Beach Wheelchairs | Pregnancy Counselling and Care | Next Chapter Scotland | Samaritans of Edinburgh and the Lothians | Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living | Corstorphine First Aid Support and Training | Arkordia | GoodGym | The Health Agency | Rotary Club of Edinburgh | SEAT SPOT | Care Inspectorate | Vector24 | Edinburgh Food Project | Streetwork at Simon Community Scotland | Volunteering Matters- Family Supporters Edinburgh | Linknet Mentoring Limited | City of Edinburgh - Active Schools | Cancer Research UK | Rowan Alba Ltd | Positive Help | Grassmarket Community Project | The Civil Service Retirement Fellowship (Edinburgh Group) | Pet and Companion (PEACE) | Edinburgh Albums CIC | Oxgangs Care Befriending Service | Fresh Start | The BIG Project | ACE IT Scotland | Prostate Scotland | Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland | Edinburgh Garden Partners | Crossreach | The Listening Service Edinburgh | Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity | Empty Kitchens Full Hearts SCIO | Edinburgh College | AdvoCard Ltd. | The Pachamama Project | VOCAL | Vintage Vibes | Richmond's Hope | Home-Start Edinburgh | Corstorphine Amateur Athletics Club | Street Assist Edinburgh | Volunteer Edinburgh | Equality and Rights Network | Young Volunteers |
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| Red Dot Radio is a volunteer run hospital radio station that has been at the heart of the patient experience in Edinburgh's hospitals for over 60 years. We provide live nightly entertainment for patients, families and friends with an hour long feature show followed by a two hour interactive request show. | We are actively recruiting volunteers from all ages and backgrounds to become a part of the University's research community. Our work is driven by our Research Volunteer Panel Members whose vital input makes world-changing scientific advancements. Volunteers can take part either on line or in person and may be paid for their time. | Join the team at Edinburgh New Town Church! We’re looking for friendly volunteers to help in our bustling community café, welcome visitors, support events, and be part of our much-loved annual Christian Aid Book Sale. Whether you have an hour a week or a few days a year, there's a place for you! | TalkTime Scotland is the first free counselling service for young people aged 12-25 who are either physically disabled or have a long-term physical health condition. | Pentland Scouts supports Scouting activities in South-West Edinburgh. We give boys and girls fun adventures, practical life skills, and personal development. Yes, we camp, hike, abseil, cycle, canoe and cook. Volunteers work in teams, have fun and make all this possible. From Leaders to Trustees. No experience required, just enthusiasm and a sense of fun. | TSA digital Skills offers free digital skills support across Edinburgh. As part of the provision offer we support many clients for employability, which in many cases involves sourcing and supporting them in volunteer roles. | SSAFA helps the armed forces community in a number of ways, though our focus is on providing direct support to individuals in need of physical or emotional care. From representing SSAFA at events, raising awareness of the support on offer, to delivering personalised help to individuals and families in their time of need, there are many ways to get involved. | We are a permanent exhibition centre telling the many stories of our historic village from Mesolithic to the present day. We need stewards during the months from April to September to staff the site and volunteers to service the building and archive room throughout the year. Trustees to help run the charity, especially a new treasurer would be helpful. | LinkLiving supports young people and adults across Scotland to build confidence, wellbeing, life skills and employability. We are recruiting volunteers for Pause Think Grow to help deliver group activities, workshops and mentoring in a safe, welcoming space where participants feel valued, connected and able to move forward at their own pace. | Beach Wheelchairs is a small Scottish charity. We hire out Manual and powered Beachwheelchairs for free at our locations in Portobello and North Berwick. Volunteers meet and greet customers to help get them out onto the beach with family and friends. | At Pregnancy Counselling & Care Scotland (PCCS), we provide practical and emotional support for people facing pregnancy-related challenges through our Baby Bank and Counselling services. We are a Scottish charity and have been supporting individuals and families throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians for nearly 50 years. | Next Chapter Scotland is here for anyone in Scotland who’s affected by the criminal justice system. We offer non-judgemental support to help people navigate the stigma, isolation and barriers that often come with justice involvement. Our volunteers help with offering information, advocacy and a listening ear when it’s needed most. | Be there for people who desperately need someone. Our incredible volunteers run more than 200 branches and locations across the UK and Ireland. They offer their time to help to deliver our 24-hour emotional support service to callers in many ways, from answering telephones, to fundraising, generating publicity, administration and finance. | Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living (LCiL) is a Disabled People's Organisation, empowering disabled people, those with long-term conditions, and older people to live life as they choose. Volunteering is central to LCiL; it looks like sharing your lived experience, supporting your community, promoting disabled people's rights, and making a real impact. | CFAST is a registered Scottish charity, 100% volunteer-run. We offer opportunities across the charity, from providing first aid and medical cover at events and delivering Life Saving Skills sessions, to administration, volunteer management, fundraising and more. There are opportunities for all skill sets, with no training required. Join our team! | Arkordia, established in 2007, is a small, voluntary, counselling agency within the Lothians. It is registered as a SCIO and has organisational membership of COSCA. Our aim is to provide a high-quality and low cost counselling and psychotherapy service, to members of the public. | GoodGym is all about combining doing good with getting fit. We combine running, walking and cycling with helping out on voluntary tasks in the community. Our Edinburgh group has just launched in August and we are looking to get the word out for people to get involved. Also hoping to connect with community groups to book in tasks where we can help out. | Based in Wester Hailes, we at The Health Agency believe that local people should have agency over how they manage their own health. Our services are built to support people to explore all aspects of their overall wellbeing. Volunteering with us will include supporting or promoting our services and ultimately enable us to reach more members of our community. | Rotary is a global network of more than 1.2 million community leaders who unite and take action to create change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. Members make a difference in our community and overseas, whether working with disadvantaged people, protecting the environment, or creating changes for young people. | Seat Spot: A Simple Seat, A Big Difference - Seat Spot is a Scottish charity working with businesses and public places to make our High Street more accessible by providing a few seats for those who really need it. | As the national assurance and improvement support body for social care in Scotland, our vision is that everyone receives high-quality, compassionate care, support and learning. Volunteers accompany inspectors or speak to people experiencing care by phone to ensure their views are heard. They also take part in focus groups, consultations and interview panels. | Established in 2016, Vector24 is a Scottish charity that provides free holistic transport support and intelligent signposting to all members of the Armed Forces Community, Merchant Navy and Seafarers, Blue Light Services, and their family members and dependent adults and children across the whole of Scotland. | At Edinburgh Food Project we want an Edinburgh without poverty, where everyone has what they need to thrive. We run 7 foodbanks across the city, volunteer roles include helping at our foodbanks, warehouse, transport, supermarket collections or fundraising. | We support people who are experiencing or are at risk of homelessness by providing them with whatever they need: a place to live, support to retain their home or support with daily life. By volunteering, you can help make a positive difference in peoples' lives. Use your existing skills and knowledge to benefit your local community and make it a better place | Family Supporters Edinburgh offers social, emotional, and practical support to parents and families across the City of Edinburgh, empowering them to face a range of life barriers and challenges. We recruit, train, match and provide ongoing support to adult volunteers – local people from across the city – who are there for families every step of the way. | LINKnet supports people from minority ethnic communities to achieve their employment, education, and personal development goals through mentoring, training, and tailored support. We also offer a wide range of volunteering opportunities that help individuals gain new skills,build confidence,enhance their career prospects,and contribute positivelyto community | Active Schools aim to get more children active through the provision of free sport and physical activity sessions. As a volunteer you will; Create fun active and safe experiences for children, Be a positive role model, Make a difference to young people's lives, Gain new experiences, knowledge and training | Our volunteers play a vital part in helping us achieve our mission of beating cancer. Whether you love meeting new people, adventuring outdoors or planning events, we have volunteer experiences for everyone. All our roles provide opportunities for you to grow, develop and learn new skills. | Rowan Alba CARDS (Community and Residential Dependency Support) work with individuals who have a problematic, long-term history of alcohol use in the local community. We offer the support of a relationship with one of our volunteers through regular visits and this becomes the vehicle to positive health and social outcomes. | If you’re looking for rewarding volunteering opportunities in Edinburgh and the Lothians, we’re seeking volunteers who are caring and passionate about building positive relationships with people affected by HIV and HCV. We support adults, families, and children and have various roles available during the week, including Saturdays. | We provide learning opportunities to adults who have or are experiencing homelessness, abuse, addiction, poor mental/physical health, loneliness and social isolation. Embracing a strengths-based approach, we provide free meals and skill-based activities to empower participants to re-connect and boost their self-esteem and social capital. | We are national charity providing charitable services centered around friendship and support to those in retirement. These include local community groups and befriending schemes - all run by volunteers. We are open to engaging with willing volunteers as group helpers and befrienders. | Pet and Companion (PEACE for short) is a christian charity that uses the comforting presence of a dog (canine therapy) along with pastoral care (caring, attentive listening) to help people in need of support and companionship. Trained volunteers and their dogs meet with the elderly, end of life patients, students, & adults affected by homelessness and abuse. | Edinburgh Albums CIC is a local social enterprise creating inclusive, collaboratively designed cultural products for residents and visitors. Blending creativity, heritage and tourism, we work with local people and creatives to reimagine souvenirs and experiences while giving back to Edinburgh’s communities. | Our Befriending Service involves matching and elderly Service User within EH10 & EH13 postcode areas with one of our friendly Volunteers. The aim is to increase confidence and provide new opportunities for social interaction for our vulnerable elderly clients. Our Volunteers normally visit basis for between 1-2 hours. | Fresh Start is an Edinburgh based charity, founded in 1999 with the aim of helping those who are moving on from homelessness to establish themselves in their new home, through a range of holistic support services. Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do, from painting rooms in new tenancies to cooking classes and making up starter packs. | Established in 2002, The BIG Project is a trusted and much valued community-based Youth Project which adopts a preventative approach in supporting children and young people aged 5-18 years, living in the Broomhouse area of Edinburgh. Volunteering opportunities involve preparing, delivering and evaluating youth clubs/ activities at the BIG Project. | ACE IT is an Edinburgh charity which supports people over-50 to learn digital skills and get online. We exist to advance knowledge and connectivity through digital coaching and empowerment, to improve wellbeing and independence. | We are a Scottish charity set up to provide information, advice and help on prostate health, diseases, tests and treatments. Nearly 1 in 2 men in Scotland will be affected by prostate disease at some stage of their lives and 1 in 10 are likely to develop prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in Scotland. | Volunteer your way with Scotland’s largest health charity working to help people with chest and heart conditions, long COVID, and stroke live life to the full. We offer a variety of volunteering role, from volunteering in our local retail shops to directly supporting people with our conditions to lending a hand at our fundraising events. | We match people in Edinburgh who are not able to access or make the most of their garden themselves due to old age, disability or health conditions with volunteers looking for space to garden and grow. Garden owners are matched 1-1 with volunteers and we support them to build a friendly and productive garden sharing relationship. | CrossReach is one of Scotland's largest social care charities, providing support to children, adults and older people across a wide range of services, including care homes, residential childcare, counselling, homelessness support and community services. Volunteers play an important role in enhancing the lives of the people we support | The Listening Service Edinburgh (TLSE) is a non judgemental, confidential service for all people at Edinburgh Sheriff Court, operating on weekdays. Volunteers help people navigate the court building and provide support to any court user in what can be a difficult, stressful and confusing experience. | We are Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity. We believe no child should face hospital alone. Volunteers help across all aspects of our work, from serving in our essential hospital shop, to supporting families in The Hub, helping behind the scenes in the office or supporting fundraising activities across the region. Chat to us to find out more. | Empty Kitchens Full Hearts tackles poverty and food insecurity in Edinburgh, where over 80,000 people live in poverty (including 1 in 5 children). For many, this means going without basic essentials. Each year, we support 1,200 people with nutritious meal packs, wellbeing calls, signposting and referrals. Volunteers are involved in every step of the process. | Our Home Learning Scheme provides access to English language learning for adults unable to attend an ESOL class for a range of reasons. Many of our students are refugees. Volunteer tutors work once a week, one-to-one, usually in the student's home. Speaking the student's language is an asset but not essential, and training and support are provided. | Our highly valued team of Volunteer Advocacy Workers deliver a vital 1:1 independent advocacy service to Mental Health service users and people with Problematic Substance Use issues living in the community in Edinburgh. Our volunteers come with a wide range of backgrounds, skills and experience and are committed to helping people have their voices heard. | The Pachamama Project is a UK-registered charity (CIO 1202834) growing a network of volunteers around the world to make reusable period pads for refugees and vulnerable people who experience period poverty. We are keeping girls in education, women in work and restoring dignity. There is a group in Edinburgh which calls itself E PACHAS and which meets monthly. | VOCAL (Voice of Carers Across Lothian) supports and empowers unpaid carers in Edinburgh and Midlothian through individual support, information, training and access to services. Volunteers are a valued and integral part of the team at VOCAL. We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds, identities, abilities and experiences. | Vintage Vibes is an award-winning charity tackling isolation and loneliness in Edinburgh. We are looking for fantastic volunteers to create long lasting one-to-one friendships offering support, companionship and the opportunity for lonely VIPs to be more socially connected and active in their local community. | Richmond’s Hope supports children & young people aged 4–18 as they navigate grief. Through therapeutic play & specialised activities, we help them explore memories, express emotions & build coping skills. Join us as a volunteer & help amplify our message, support fundraising events & ensure more children receive the compassionate help they deserve. | Home-Start Edinburgh supports parents with young children at home, recruiting and training volunteers to provide this support. Additionally, we run regular parent and children’s groups and arrange social events for referred families. Our main volunteer offer is home visiting and group work however really happy to chat more. | Corstorphine Amateur Athletics Club is a thriving athletics club in west Edinburgh, with a focus on being inclusive for all. We support athletes of all ages and abilities to take part in and enjoy all forms of athletics. We are always looking for volunteers to support with coaching, organising, planning or officiating. | Street Assist Edinburgh delivers a non-judgemental welfare and first aid service every Friday and Saturday night from 2200-0400 within the City Centre of Edinburgh. We aim to reduce the number of people attending accident and emergency departments for minor injuries and intoxication, whilst working in partnership with many agencies to reduce vulnerability. | Our vision is for Edinburgh to be the premier city for volunteering in the UK. A city where the positive impact of volunteering is universally valued and respected, and where everyone, regardless of their background or situation has the opportunity to contribute as active citizens and volunteers. | The Equality and Rights Network (EaRN) was set up to enable any group, forum, organisation or individual to work in partnership with public services to advance equality, promote human rights, and to tackle inequality and poverty. EaRN is committed to providing a supportive and safe space for vulnerable communities and individuals. | Our Young Volunteers project supports young people aged 14 to 24, helping them feel more connected to their community, build confidence, and develop valuable skills. By taking part, young people can improve their mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing, while gaining experience in volunteering, leadership, and enterprise activities. |
| https://www.reddotradio.co.uk/ | https://volunteer.ppls.ed.ac.uk | https://www.edinburghnewtownchurch.org.uk/ | https://www.talktimescotland.co.uk/ | https://www.pentlandscouts.org.uk/volunteer | https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/ | https://www.ssafa.org.uk/ | https://cramondheritage.org.uk/ | https://www.linkliving.org.uk/ | https://www.beachwheelchairs.org/ | https://counsellingandcare.co.uk/ | https://www.nextchapterscotland.org.uk/ | https://www.samaritans.org/scotland/branches/edinburgh | https://www.lothiancil.org.uk/ | https://www.corstorphinefirstaid.org/ | https://www.arkordia.org/ | https://www.goodgym.org/ | https://thehealthagency.org.uk/ | https://rotary-ribi.org/clubs/homepage.php?PgID=423173&ClubID=80 | https://www.seatspot.co.uk/ | https://www.careinspectorate.scot/ | https://vector24.co.uk/ | https://edinburghfoodproject.org/ | https://www.simonscotland.org/ | https://volunteeringmatters.org.uk/project/family-supporters-edinburgh/ | https://www.linknetmentoring.com/ | https://getedinburghactivestaff.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/MSGTRN/WPAC/HOME | https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/get-involved/volunteer | https://rowanalba.org/ | https://www.positivehelpedinburgh.co.uk/ | https://grassmarket.org/ | https://csrf.org.uk/ | https://www.petandcompanion.com/ | https://www.edinburghalbums.com/ | https://www.oxgangscare.org/ | https://www.freshstartweb.org.uk/ | https://www.thebigproject.org.uk/ | https://aceit.org.uk/ | https://www.prostatescotland.org.uk/ | https://www.chss.org.uk/ | https://www.edinburghgardenpartners.org.uk/ | https://www.crossreach.org.uk/ | https://www.listeningserviceedinburgh.org/ | https://echcharity.org/ | https://www.emptykitchens.co.uk/ | https://www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk | https://advocard.org.uk/ | https://www.thepachamamaproject.org/ | https://www.vocal.org.uk/ | https://vintagevibes.org.uk/ | https://www.richmondshope.org.uk/ | https://www.homestartedinburgh.org.uk/ | https://caac.org.uk/ | https://www.streetassist.co.uk/ | https://www.volunteeredinburgh.org.uk/ | https://equalityandrightsnetwork.org.uk/ | https://www.volunteeredinburgh.org.uk/projects/young-volunteers/ |
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