Ferryhill Primary School Parent Council are holding their Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, 11th September at 6pm. Continue reading Ferryhill Parent Council plea for new members
Tag: volunteering
Volunteer Opportunities with the Health and Social Care VolunteerNet Team!
Do you want to help make a positive difference in someone’s life?
Have you considered volunteering?
Get in touch with the Health and Social Care VolunteerNet Team! Continue reading Volunteer Opportunities with the Health and Social Care VolunteerNet Team!
Report shines light on Fringe exploitation
With Edinburgh’s annual Fringe jamboree kicking off on Friday, campaign group Fair Fringe has launched their latest Advertising Exploitation report – exposing just how rife exploitation is throughout the festival. Continue reading Report shines light on Fringe exploitation
Winners of the 2019 Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service announced
A total of 281 organisations from across the UK, including three from Edinburgh, have received the prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service this year, it was announced today. Continue reading Winners of the 2019 Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service announced
Inspire Volunteering event at North Edinburgh Arts
Tuesday 4th June from 3 – 5pm at North Edinburgh Arts
Police Scotland Youth Volunteers launching new group in Granton
The Police Scotland Youth Volunteers (PSYV) are groups of up to 24 young people based across Scotland. Supported by adult volunteers and led by a police constable, the PSYV volunteer at community and national events across Scotland.
The programme is open to all young people aged 13 – 18, this allows those people to get an insight into policing in Scotland and inspire individuals to participate positively within their communities.
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Volunteering Framework launched
A new framework aimed at getting more people involved in volunteering has been launched. The Volunteering Outcomes Framework aims to reduce barriers to volunteering for people from all sections of the community, regardless of their background. Continue reading Volunteering Framework launched
Volunteers can rock out for free at Retro Festival
LOVE LIVE music? Love the 80s? Then why not volunteer at Let’s Rock retro festival this summer and enjoy the event for free? Continue reading Volunteers can rock out for free at Retro Festival
Edinburgh Leisure seeks golfing buddies
An Edinburgh project supporting people with dementia to be more active and healthy is recruiting golfing buddies. Continue reading Edinburgh Leisure seeks golfing buddies
Call for volunteers as charity reveals mental health benefits
- New campaign launches to make volunteering part of everyday life
- Charity encourages Scottish public to step forward and offer up their skills and talents, in a campaign backed by Ferne McCann
- Research reveals the mental health benefits of volunteering, with two thirds (65%) claiming higher levels of happiness
- The ‘high’ from volunteering found to be as great as ‘runner’s high’
Continue reading Call for volunteers as charity reveals mental health benefits