Does anyone do voluntary work?

[Hibbyradge]

I'm looking for ideas as I have a fair bit of spare time these days.

I do some work with young people for the Prince's Trust, but they only call me occasionally and I feel I could do more.

My research online hasn't provided any inspiration so I wondered if anyone here could help.

[danhibees1875]

My bathroom needs cleaned?


But on a serious note, would recruitment agencies/the job centre be able to help you out?

Failing that, go into charitable organisations in person and offer your services?

Good luck, and well done regardless. :aok:

[Hiber-nation]

I'm looking for ideas as I have a fair bit of spare time these days.

I do some work with young people for the Prince's Trust, but they only call me occasionally and I feel I could do more.

My research online hasn't provided any inspiration so I wondered if anyone here could help.

Yes! I work one day a week doing a bit of admin work with a charity called Pain Concern (http://painconcern.org.uk/) in Newcraighall. They are after helpline volunteers, if you have a background in health. PM me if you need any more info.

PS..sorry for saying you were a wind up merchant the other day, I was in a bad mood, not much of an excuse...:aok:

[MSK]

I'm looking for ideas as I have a fair bit of spare time these days.

I do some work with young people for the Prince's Trust, but they only call me occasionally and I feel I could do more.

My research online hasn't provided any inspiration so I wondered if anyone here could help.St Andrews first aid ..Ive not long completed my first aid training ..can do football matches ..concerts etc ..decent freebies tae ..:greengrin

[Jay]

How about Linburn, pretty sure they use volunteers.


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[Hibercelona]

Use to volunteer at a Salvation Army shop. Everybody was lovely and easy to get on with. Even the managers were very polite and treated you as a friend, not as a work slave like many paid jobs.

Would go back and do it all over again, but currently a work slave for Amazon, "managed" by complete tossers. :boo hoo:

[Pete]

The old newsagents on the corner of lauriston place and brougham street is now a place called volunteer forest. I think it's a cafe that doubles up as other things occasionally.

It's always busy and looks a bit mental but I can imagine it being a fun place to be depending on your personality. Probably more interesting than a charity shop.

[MSK]

The old newsagents on the corner of lauriston place and brougham street is now a place called volunteer forest. I think it's a cafe that doubles up as other things occasionally.

It's always busy and looks a bit mental but I can imagine it being a fun place to be depending on your personality. Probably more interesting than a charity shop.Perfect for a Hibbyradge then ..:greengrin

[Jack]

The Hibs Community Foundation are always looking for volunteers I think.

Not sure what type or what you'd be expected to do. I think, at least in part, there's a get back into work scheme. So office workers out there could help out.

[SteveHFC]

The Hibs Community Foundation are always looking for volunteers I think.

Not sure what type or what you'd be expected to do. I think, at least in part, there's a get back into work scheme. So office workers out there could help out.

They are always looking for extra coaches to help out at football training :aok:

[Hibbyradge]

Yes! I work one day a week doing a bit of admin work with a charity called Pain Concern (http://painconcern.org.uk/) in Newcraighall. They are after helpline volunteers, if you have a background in health. PM me if you need any more info.



Because I work freelance, I don't have a regular schedule and my "work from home days" can change week to week.

There are a few charity shops near me, so maybe I can offer some help on an irregular basis although I'd prefer to be actually working with people.

I thought about befriending, but again, I imagine I'd have to commit to a particular schedule. I'll think about it some more and this thread has given me some ideas.

I don't have a background in health, but I'd be interested to find out what is required of a helpline volunteer so a PM would be great.




PS..sorry for saying you were a wind up merchant the other day, I was in a bad mood, not much of an excuse...:aok:

No worries. All in all, that thread developed some very unexpected, but surreal, properties!

[Hibbyradge]

How about Linburn, pretty sure they use volunteers.


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Is that the war blinded place at Wilkieston?

Coincidentally, I was considering volunteering for Erskine. They have a place at Gilmerton, but Wilkieston might be easier for me to get to.

Nice idea. Thanks.

[Jay]

Yeah, my brother works as a driver there. I know there are workshops etc. it's a busy wee place. My brother says people are all really nice.


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[mrdependable]

I help out one evening a week at a literacies class for adults. I think they are looking for people to start the (short) course at the moment, contact CLAN at the council.
this website has a variety of volunteering options in Edinburgh. Hopefully you will find something that suits you. It is very rewarding. Much more so than real work!

[mrdependable]

I help out one evening a week at a literacies class for adults. I think they are looking for people to start the (short) course at the moment, contact CLAN at the council.
this website has a variety of volunteering options in Edinburgh. Hopefully you will find something that suits you. It is very rewarding. Much more so than real work!

sorry forgot to include the link!
http://www.volunteeredinburgh.org.uk/home

[Hibbyradge]

sorry forgot to include the link!
http://www.volunteeredinburgh.org.uk/home

Interesting. I'll take a closer look.

Thanks.

[Hibbyradge]

If anyone feels charitable at this time of year...

http://app.volunteer2.com/Public/Organization/c574e50e-fc2f-4ffc-b842-abb014a3ae67/Activity/825dc0c8-f2c0-48f1-bc83-7f69a94dc892

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[Pretty Boy]

I know you said you would like a dog D.

Guide Dogs for the blind are always looking for puppy walkers and puppy sitters. Know a couple of people who have done it and there is various things you can do. Looking after puppies at the weekend, puppy sitting overnight or taking puppies walks on a harness to get them used to staying focussed in busy places.

Hardest part would probably be handing them back!

[Hibbyradge]

I know you said you would like a dog D.

Guide Dogs for the blind are always looking for puppy walkers and puppy sitters. Know a couple of people who have done it and there is various things you can do. Looking after puppies at the weekend, puppy sitting overnight or taking puppies walks on a harness to get them used to staying focussed in busy places.

Hardest part would probably be handing them back!

What a great idea!

I'll see what Mrs R thinks.

[ancienthibby]

What a great idea!

I'll see what Mrs R thinks.

If you've got business experience, you might consider this:

http://www.businessmentoringscotland.co.uk/

I've been doing it for almost 10 years now.

[Alex Trager]

Volunteer for radio lollipop once a week.
Try to cheer the children in the RHSC up as much as possible. Every little helps