Nitten Canaries is a brand new community singing group that meets in Newtongrange to sing for fun and enjoyment. Currently we have 6-7 members. We are expecting this to grow.
Whilst we are starting small, we are a happy, friendly group and greatly enjoy meeting to sing. At the moment the group does not intend to perform in public, but may be open to this further into the future.
The group...

Befrienders engage in a range of one-to-one, fun activities helping to build the child’s confidence and self-esteem and introducing them to new experiences. Befrienders are matched with a child or young person aged between 5 and 18 who is affected by HIV or Hepatitis. Activities are focused around the child and their befriender’s interested and could include trips to museums, trampoline...

The purpose of this role is to assist children and young people with their learning, to foster a positive attitude towards education and ultimately, to help them grow in confidence. Sessions could include anything from assisting them with schoolwork to wider learning, such as, going to a museum, historic site or exploring nature. Many of the children and young people we support have undergone...

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...