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Role purpose We’re looking for volunteers to support people with digital. You can either offer face-to-face help at our digital groups or over-the-phone support on our national helpline. You’ll be part of our service. The service provides digital groups that take place across communities in Edinburgh and East Lothian, providing advice to people who are looking to improve their digital skills. We also run a national helpline, which was set up to provide advice to people who have received a digital device as part of the Scottish Government’s Connecting Scotland programme. From offering basic support with turning on or using a device, to focused help in areas like how to keep in touch with friends and family online; how to save money online; or help with CV writing, job searches and applying for jobs online. There may also be opportunities to get involved in research. You don’t need to be an IT expert as training will be provided but you’ll be friendly, patient and keen to help people from various backgrounds get online in order to improve their overall wellbeing. Specific tasks Support people who attend digital groups to develop their digital skills. Build relationships with people who use the service and our wider team. Provide responses to enquiries and basic digital support to callers when supporting the helpline. Carry out associated admin tasks. Skills & qualities needed Good communication, team work and organisational skills. Friendly, positive attitude. Bring new and innovative ideas about how we can improve our team. Believe in People Know How..

We are recruiting enthusiastic volunteers for the Edinburgh International Children’s Festival 2023 (27th May – 4th June)   Our Volunteers are the public face of the Festival; helping our school, family and delegate audiences at each venue, attending industry and guest events, and supporting the Festival team behind the scenes. In return for their time and commitment volunteers are able to see Festival performances, attend social events, and take part in the exciting program! About Imaginate Edinburgh Int Children's Festival To promote, develop and be an advocate for theatre and dance for children and young people, so more children access and enjoy more high quality theatre and dance more often. Experience Required A willingness to learn and a keen excitement for theatre and performance. Not a requirement but experience working with children is a positive! Training Details There will be an introductory induction before the festival which will introduce both the festival and the role! There will also be training on specific areas of the role during that session and on going training throughout. Flexibility & Commitment Short Term Volunteering (3 months or less);Flexible 3 shifts (of roughly 3-4 hours per shift) Location/Travel Details The role will be undertaken throughout Edinburgh with around 10 venues in operation during the festival. Volunteer travel is paid for by Imaginate, and schedules can be designed around venues that are within easy reach for the volunteer. Expenses A set amount of money will be provided to cover lunch expenses, this will be signed out to the volunteer automatically at the..

Become a Swim Teacher As a company we realise the importance of gaining skills and experience before entering the workplace. We have 3 key entry level roles in which we hope to help support, mentor and support new prospective teachers coming into the industry. To become a fully qualified swimming teacher with the relevant lifesaving qualifications included can cost upwards of £700…. The Stepping Stones payback programme is targeted specifically at young people and those looking for a change of career. Though our voluntary payback programme you can gain valuable hands-on experience and advice from our fantastic teaching team, at the same time you are building volunteer credit to redeem against nationally recognised qualifications. Build your volunteer hours to reduce the cost of your qualification, it is a win, win, gain valuable exposure to the teaching environment and build your knowledge prior to completing any formal qualification, you will also have a guaranteed job when you do become a qualified instructor. Stepping Stones will fund 100% of your qualification once you have successfully completed the allocated volunteer hours requirements or if you would like to start earning sooner there are part funded options available allowing you to become qualified sooner. Take a look below at some of the volunteer roles that we have to offer:  Poolside Helper (15yrs minimum) – Voluntary role, however hours will be credited back through free qualifications e.g., Lifeguard qualification, Swimming teacher qualification, Child protection and Disclosure payments. The role would include: Looking after toilet breaks walking swimmers over and back..

Palcrafts is a Scottish charity which owns Hadeel, a Fair Trade shop/social enterprise in George Street, Edinburgh. It aims to provide employment, and thus reduce poverty, in Palestine by selling handcrafts and food produced by farmers and artisans. We are always looking for volunteers who can either assist in the shop or who can offer their expertise in Marketing, Social Media and IT. Web:  Email:  

Register now! Volunteer Edinburgh's Free Employability workshop Looking to get into work? Returning to work after a break? Struggling to sustain existing work? Changing career? The map course is a series of 3 free workshops designed to help you improve your employability by building your confidence, self-esteem and communication skills. Wednesday 22/02/2023 Wednesday 01/03/2023 Wednesday 08/03/2023 Time: 10:00am - 13:00pm To register or for further information call 0131 225 0630 and ask for Christine or Sophia. You can also email