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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

Home-Start East Lothian

Charity registered in Scotland SC030943

Home-Start East Lothian provides volunteer befrienders to support families under stress, who have at least one pre-school child. Families choose to have a volunteer, Home-Start recruits volunteers from all over East Lothian, and look for people who are committed, reliable, confidential, non-judgemental and most importantly have parenting skills. Potential volunteers undergo a preparation course, and after being matched with a family receive support and supervision from the co-ordinator.

Current opportunities

Becoming a trustee is one of the most powerful ways you can contribute to your local community while using and building a wealth of skills. Home-Start East Lothian is a charitable company and is...

Attend our preparation course to set you on your way to becoming a volunteer befriender! Volunteer Befrienders visit a family they are matched to every week and offer practical and emotional support...