This role is for individuals who will visit people in the community and support positive mental health outcomes. This could be going for a coffee or simply listening for an hour as to how someone’s week has been. All of the individuals referred to our service have been identified by health and social care professionals as having mental health problems and have expressed a significant issue...

We have a new role a Regional Administrator. Geography is no barrier to this. The role can be done at home so is open to anyone in our Region who lives in Midlothian. This role is ideal for anyone with a couple of hours a month who is keen to give back to their community, help our young people realise their potential, do good and use their existing skills.
South East Scotland Scouts provides...

We are open to applications from individuals who have a general interest in our work and are keen to make a difference, but specific skills in relation to HR and legal issues would be particularly welcome Board meetings take place six times a year and last between one and two hours, starting at 530pm on Thursday’s. Members typically also join one of four sub-groups (Operational, HR, Finance,...

Grandmentors is an award winning inter-generational mentoring programme, matching volunteer mentors aged 50+ with young people aged 16-24 who have had adverse childhood experiences. Grandmentors has now launched in Midlothian.
Our volunteer mentors help young people navigate the transition to independence by guiding them through life skills such as managing finances, accessing employment,...

You’ll volunteer without regular time commitments, ‘as and when’ volunteering! Engage with the public, organisations and local communities – promoting a positive image of the NSPCC! You’ll be a valued part of one of our Volunteer Community Fundraising Teams across the UK, raising awareness and funds. We appreciate that work, family and friends come first and, with that in mind, this...

Healthcare Improvement Scotland is part of the NHS in Scotland. The People’s Experience Volunteer role is new. It is one way that we hope to better hear people’s views in our work and help us put people’s different experiences of health services at the centre of the work we do by:

· Sharing your views on some of our ideas and programmes of what is important to people in your area

·...

Would you like to help us inspire and motivate young people to read more? The Transform Activity Buddy Project is a supported volunteering opportunity for young people aged 15 to 24 who would like to volunteer at an after-school club. As an activity buddy you will be helping the coordinator to set up and run sessions, which includes reading books. You will also be encouraging little people...

Peer connecting volunteers work alongside people who are experiencing poor mental health. Volunteers work with the whole person – their potential, strengths, qualities, and interests.
People supported by Peer Connectors gain:
- more self-confidence and self-esteem
- improved mental health and well-being
- knowledge of what is available in their local community
- better coping strategies and...

The Pen-y-Coe Press is a vintage style shop that sells stationery, art materials and print services. It is run by volunteers and helps raise funds for the charity.

This volunteer role can be working from home or Pen-y-Coe Press, Penicuik EH26 8L

The Treasurer has to ensure proper records are kept of all income and expenditure. Today, these records are maintained in an excel spreadsheet....

Supporting the delivery of sports/physical activity within a school/other venue. Sessions are based on the experience of the volunteer and the needs of the young people to encourage and promote a healthy life.
Volunteers will work with an Active Schools Coordinator to support suitable activities within the current programme, offer encouragement to young people in pursuit of becoming more...