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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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The role of the Activity Buddy is to provide practical support and reduce isolation. The people we work with can find it hard to attend appointments and leisure activities due to poor physical/mental...

We need volunteers to work alongside our Shop Manager and Shop Supervisor. Volunteers need to be friendly and reliable team players, with an interest in healthy eating. Dig-In is a friendly place to...

These examinations require volunteer patients with clear physical signs (e.g. a heart murmur) that can be found by a skilled doctor when they examine a patient, or symptoms (e.g. breathlessness). The...

Through a range of support structures and services, LINKnet aims to provide a quality experience for volunteer mentors/befrienders and successful outcomes for mentees. Your commitment as a mentor...

Young Humanist Scotland Ambassadors (age 18-30) play a vital role in supporting the charity. Helping to promote our work and campaigns, organising events, representing the charity online and at events...

Volunteers role – Passenger assisting by supporting elderly people to get on and off transport. Carry out various activities, i.e., arts and crafts, gentle exercise, board games, dominoes, quizzes...

In June 2019 Heart Research UK launched the Heart of Scotland Appeal, 48 people a day in Scotland die of heart disease. The heart of Scotland Appeal is to raise money to be spent in Scotland funding...

The Swing Cafe is located within Colinton Parish Church, Dell Road, Colinton, Edinburgh, and is run by volunteers whose tasks vary from serving our customers, clearing tables, preparing food and...

The District comprises 17 Groups, most of which offer young people the opportunity to join their age section which are Beavers (ages 6-8); Cubs (ages 8-10 & 1/2); Scouts (ages 10 & 1/2 to 14) and...

Do you want to make a difference to someone’s life? Are you patient, caring and a good communicator? Are you interested in volunteering? If so, you could join our team! (PVG required).

What are the benefits of volunteering?

Any contribution big or small can make a huge difference. There are many benefits to yourself and others when you volunteer!

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