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U-evolve is a mental health charity who provides therapeutic support to young people in Edinburgh. As a charity who supports young people, it is crucial that we understand what it is that young people need when it comes to mental health. That’s where you come in! Young Voices Starts: 30th April 2024 Every 2 weeks   Tuesdays: 4.45-6.15pm 5 weeks minimum (with the option to continue)   This will be a group of young people who meet once a week and help shape the important work which U-evolve does to support young people’s mental health in Edinburgh. Young people will be able to share their experiences of mental health support in a safe space and help advise the charity on what can be done by professionals to best support young people today.  This will be a brilliant opportunity for young people who are passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people in Edinburgh and will give valuable work experience towards future employment.   Website: Email: Call/text: 07930151150   Please scan the QR Code for full details and to fill in an application.  

Job details We are looking for volunteers who have strong IT skills and have experience using online platforms such as Teams and Zoom. Assisting in the delivery of online sessions to Corporate Parents, ensuring technical and minor issues are dealt with in real time. Helping to monitor and moderate chat. Answering questions in the forum chat. Dealing with any technical issues as they arise – i.e. advising people to turn off microphones, facilitating breakout rooms etc About Who Cares? Scotland Who Cares? Scotland is a national voluntary organisation, working with care experienced young people and care leavers across Scotland. We support care experienced people to have their voice heard and we make that happen in a number of ways such as; participation, independent advocacy and campaigning. Experience Required Working knowledge of MS Teams and the wider Office suite. Experience of using platforms like MS Teams and Zoom. Basic IT skills. An ability to problem solve and to use initiative. Good communication and listening skills. Ability to work well in a team. Training Details Extensive training in care experience related issues – induction, Child Protection training and Understanding Care Experience training. Experience of the third sector through information and sessions. Experience of teamwork. This is a new role which you will help develop – your input will be vital. CV expansion. Flexibility & Commitment Home-Based Volunteering; Flexible Flexible (schedule given in advance and at least few weeks’ notice). Additional planning meetings, again plenty of notice will be given. Location/Travel Details This position is almost exclusively online,..

Call out for volunteers for Leith Festival Gala Day on Saturday 8th June 2024 on Leith Links! We need a team of 40 volunteers in total, to set up, run the day, then close down. It’s a long day from 7am to 7pm but volunteers can choose their shifts from 2 to 7 hours. It’s a very interesting day with many different volunteer roles so even a small corporate team would make a huge difference for our year round small team of existing volunteer organisers. Volunteer tasks include stewarding, traffic management, assist stall holders, litter picking, moving chairs etc. Also, volunteers for the Information Tent from 10am till 5pm, answering queries, directing to stalls, security and first aid communications. Stage Runners from 12 till 5pm: communications across 3 stages between performers and the event coordinator. Find out more about us here: For any enquiries in the meantime please email 

Ward Helper (Midlothian Community Hospital) Midlothian Community Hospital provides 88 beds across several wards. These wards provide rehabilitation (over 60s), continuing care of frail elderly, palliative/end of life care, dementia care, and mental health care. The role Volunteers are needed to support the wards in the following ways: chat to patients to provide mental stimulation and reduce boredom; serve teas and coffees to patients; top up patients’ water jugs; distribute food to patients at mealtimes; support the cleaning up of dishes and cutlery; interact with patient visitors; help out with any ad-hoc tasks on the ward as directed by staff. Volunteer support is appreciated at any time during the day, but particularly over breakfast, lunch, and dinner. These are busy times on the wards where volunteer support would be most valuable. Person specific We are looking for volunteers who are kind, compassionate, and empathetic. You must also have strong verbal communications skills and be able to connect with people easily. Being reliable and punctual is extremely important. Minimum commitment Volunteers must be ready to commit to 2 hours per week for a minimum of 6 months. If volunteers wish to stay longer than this, we would be very happy to have you stay on. Training The induction training is provided over Microsoft Teams and will involve attending two sessions lasting approximately 2 hours each. The training will cover communicating with patients, boundaries for volunteering, equality & diversity, infection control, fire safety, and self-care. Additional training will also be available during your time as a volunteer...

Writing Mentor We are looking for writing mentors to support young people in our workshops to get inspired by writing and to boost their confidence. You do not have to be a writer to become a mentor, just lots of enthusiasm for working, patience and passion. Super Power Agency volunteers come from every walk of life. Some want to give back to their local community, others want to gain experience working with children and some just want to help out!   About Super Power Agency Founded in 2016, The Super Power Agency aims to improve the lives and literacy rates of some of Edinburgh's most under-resourced young people. Through a range of writing workshops, interdisciplinary creative programmes and the help of community volunteers, we aim to empower children and young people (8-18 years) through literacy. We are currently working with Leith Academy, with plans to expand to other schools and youth-serving organisations in Edinburgh and beyond.   Experience Required There are no set skills we require except patience, enthusiasm and passion. A good level of written and spoken English is also desirable. Volunteers will undergo training and will need a PVG screening.   Training Details We hold monthly induction sessions for new volunteers and ongoing support for current volunteers.   Flexibility & Commitment No set commitment but ideally at least 2 hours per month   Location/Travel Details Our classroom volunteering takes place in the classroom during school hours. In addition to this we are developing an online platform for volunteers to work remotely, from their..

Could you support unpaid carers or people with disabilities to access benefits? Could you help someone find local services? Could you help someone understand the information they have been given about their care and support? Could you support or lead a group of people on a topic of interest?  You could help improve the quality of someone’s life.  This role is ideal for social work students or those with an interest in the care sector.   What does the role involve? Support Session Volunteers help our clients with general advocacy, supporting people with a variety of challenges. This helps us to reduce waitlists and support more individuals by: Helping clients understand about advocacy. Supporting clients to self-advocate with our tool kits. Signposting clients to other services where required. Supporting the service to deliver “collective” advocacy sessions. Light Touch Advocacy. Supporting advocates with casework. Promotion of services and the organisation. Logging activity onto our systems.   What is needed for this role? Good communication skills – written and verbal. Empathy and patience when dealing with clients. A knowledge of or interest in advocacy. A basic level of IT literacy – email, docs. Accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to manage own time and prioritise workload. Ability to work independently & as part of a team. A commitment to the aims and ethos of VoiceAbility.   Role Specifics Do I need to be able to travel? Yes. Can I do this role at the evenings and weekend? No. Is this role suitable for under 18s?  No –..

Service Team Volunteer Can you help promote services to local people in your community? Can you help at events and awareness raising sessions?  You could help improve access to services in your community. This role is ideal for people who already have a connection to their community or would like to build one.   The Service Team Volunteer role supports in the delivery of advocacy and other services by: Helping clients understand about advocacy. Attending events and awareness raising activities. Networking and promoting our services and organisation. Signposting to other services. Building professional relationships and partnership working. Supporting our community engagement programmes in your local area.   What is needed for this Role? We are looking for individuals with the following key skills and attributes Good communication skills – written and verbal. A basic level of IT literacy – email, docs. Accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to manage own time and prioritise workload. Ability to work independently & as part of a team. A commitment to the aims and ethos of VoiceAbility.   Role Specifics This role is currently available in the following areas: Across Scotland. Do I need to be able to travel? Travel locally. Can I do this role at the evenings and weekend? No. Is this role suitable for under 18s? No. What is the usual time spent volunteering in this role? 3 hrs min a week. What is the length of time expected for this role: Minimum 6 months.   What can I expect from VoiceAbility? Support from staff and..

School Mentor Role Description What? We are looking for volunteer mentors who support young people at one of the high schools we are currently working with (see below). As a mentor, you would be matched to a S2-S4 (12-15 years) young person from one of the schools. Where? Craigroyston Community High School (Muirhouse/Pilton), St Thomas of Aquins High School (near The Meadows) or Leith Academy (in Leith). Depending on the mentees preference and level of comfort, mentoring sessions could take place inside the school building or in a nearby public setting such as a café, a library, or a park. When and how long for? 3-12 months – 1 hour weekly; although this will be flexible and may fluctuate to meet school timetables and mentor availability. Mentors will have to be available to meet with the young person within school hours so a degree of flexibility and availability during the day is essential. (Core hours: 9 to 15:00) What does Project Scotland do? Across Scotland we support people (primarily young people) to reach their potential through tailored support, mentoring and volunteering. Mentoring What do mentors do? • Be a mentor to a young person who has been identified by the school as an individual who would benefit from the experience of having mentor. • Meet your mentee weekly during school hours, in the school building or within the local community, for up to 1 hour. • Be an active listener and offer support and encouragement when appropriate. • Acknowledging the young person’s strengths, talents and..

You can support your local ‘I Bike’ team with outdoor activities for children and young people at a school in your area. The activities you can help with could include: teaching children and young people how to cycle or scoot doing school playground cycle skills activities leading cycle rides or walks in your area near the school showing how to look after and repair a cycle helping with the maintenance of bikes (training provided). And much more! Volunteering is flexible. Just let us know in your application if there are certain activities or tasks that you would like to do. This includes if you only want to help look after our bicycles, and not be engaged directly with activities for children. We will provide you with training and support during your time volunteering. You will learn how to engage children and young people with the activities and ensure that they are delivered safely. Does this sound like you? You… enjoy being active outdoors have an enthusiastic mindset about doing activities in schools are interested in learning new skills to engage in cycling, wheeling and / or walking activities would enjoy engaging a diverse group of children and young people share our values and mission to get more people cycling, walking and wheeling in your community. Then let us know your interest in helping with our I Bike school activities in your area. Time commitment Volunteering activities are within school hours between 9am and 3pm during school term times. There are no activities during school holidays...