Weekly Volunteering Hot List Week Beginning 27/10/2014

Volunteer Centre Edinburgh
Weekly VolunteeringHot List
Week Beginning 27/10/2014
Urgent and new volunteer requests.
The Hot List is available in paper form in our offices at
Volunteer Centre Edinburgh, 24 Torphichen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8JB
and also our website www.volunteeredinburgh.org.uk
Further information can be obtained from the Opportunity Directory in reception.
M-12-000398
Event Volunteer
Crisis Skylight Edinburgh EH8 9AJ
We have received funding to hold a one off information day on Monday 10th November from
12-5pm for Armed Forces Veterans and all interested persons. The role of the volunteer will
be to welcome and direct visitors and talk to visitors to make them feel welcome.
Contact: Fiona Rennie 0131 209 7717
[email protected]
Receptionists
M-12-000399
Citizens Advice Bureau Edinburgh Central EH3 6QZ
We are looking for volunteers to work on our busy reception desks at our Portobello
(Monday morning and/or afternoon), Dundas Street (Wednesday morning) or Pilton
(Thursday and/or Friday) advice bureaux.
Contact: Martin Barnes 0131 603 7718
[email protected]
Commercial Director Designate
M-12-000400
Scottish Squash and Racketball Limited EH12 9DQ
SSRL is a sports governing body that has developed products to enable sport. It is looking
to commercilise the opportunity. All profits to be reinvested in sport.
Contact: John Dunlop 0777 947 4226
[email protected]
Administrative Support
M-12-000401
Support in Mind Scotland (Edinburgh) EH16 5GA
Support staff to provide clerical, reception and information duties to our members, staff and
the public.
Contact: Liz Mackay 0131 662 4359
[email protected]
Receptionist
V-12-003721
PF Counselling Service EH10 5JB
As our receptionist you will be the first point of contact with all clients. A key role in this
professional organisation requiring competent administrative abilities, good listening skills
and a calm and sympathetic manner.
Contact: Aileen Murray 0131 447 0876
[email protected]
Volunteer Centre Edinburgh
24 Torphichen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8JB
[email protected]
www.volunteeredinburgh.org.uk
Opening Hours
Mon-Wed 9:30am – 5pm
Thur 9:30am – 5pm (5-6pm by appointment)
Fri 9:30am – 4pm
(Closed tothe public 1st Tuesday of each month)
Volunteer Centre Edinburgh
Weekly VolunteeringHot List
Week Beginning 27/10/2014
Urgent and new volunteer requests.
The Hot List is available in paper form in our offices at
Volunteer Centre Edinburgh, 24 Torphichen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8JB
and also our website www.volunteeredinburgh.org.uk
Further information can be obtained from the Opportunity Directory in reception.
M-12-000414
Crisis at Christmas – Beautician
Crisis Skylight Edinburgh EH8 9ER
You’ll give our homeless guests a chance to feel extra special this Christmas by providing
manicures, makeovers and any other beauty services.
Contact: Eilidh McIvor 0131 209 7723
[email protected]
Crisis at Christmas-Natural Healer
M-12-000415
Crisis Skylight Edinburgh EH8 9ER
We need qualified natural healers to lend their services to our homeless guests this
Christmas.
Contact: Eilidh McIvor 0131 209 7723
[email protected]
Crisis at Christmas-Advisor
M-12-000402
Crisis Skylight Edinburgh EH8 9ER
We need outreach workers with knowledge of services Edinburgh who can confidently
signpost guests to them. We also need a Citizens Advice Bureau employee/volunteer and
specialists in employment issues, benefits and welfare rights and immigration/asylum.
Contact: Eilidh McIvor 0131 209 7723
[email protected]
Crisis at Christmas-Befriender
M-12-000403
Crisis Skylight Edinburgh EH8 9ER
We are looking for social workers, nurses and councillors with relevant qualifications to
provide a befriending service. You will be responsible for identifying guests who need a little
encouragement or want someone to talk to.
Eilidh McIvor 0131 209 7723
[email protected]
Crisis at Christmas - Hairdresser
M-12-000404
Crisis Skylight Edinburgh EH8 9ER
Volunteer hairdressers will offer haircuts and styling to our homeless guests. We have
showers available for them to wash their hair beforehand.
Contact: Eilidh McIvor 0131 209 7723
[email protected]
Volunteer Centre Edinburgh
24 Torphichen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8JB
[email protected]
www.volunteeredinburgh.org.uk
Opening Hours
Mon-Wed 9:30am – 5pm
Thur 9:30am – 5pm (5-6pm by appointment)
Fri 9:30am – 4pm
(Closed tothe public 1st Tuesday of each month)
Volunteer Centre Edinburgh
Weekly VolunteeringHot List
Week Beginning 27/10/2014
Urgent and new volunteer requests.
The Hot List is available in paper form in our offices at
Volunteer Centre Edinburgh, 24 Torphichen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8JB
and also our website www.volunteeredinburgh.org.uk
Further information can be obtained from the Opportunity Directory in reception.
M-12-000407
Crisis at Christmas-Drama Workshops
Crisis Skylight Edinburgh EH8 9ER
Volunteers will deliver a fun, relaxed drop-in drama workshop which accommodates a
variety of skills, interests and number of participants.
Contact: Eilidh McIvor 0131 209 7723
[email protected]
Crisis at Christmas - Performer
M-12-000405
Crisis Skylight Edinburgh EH8 9ER
Fancy sharing your talent this Christmas? From jugglers to singers to magicians, we need
performers to entertain our homeless guests!
Contact: Eilidh McIvor 0131 209 7723
[email protected]
Crisis at Christmas - Massage Therapists
M-12-000408
Crisis Skylight Edinburgh EH8 9ER
We need qualified massage therapists to provide massage, reflexology, Indian head
Massage, shiatsu and reiki to our homeless guests this Christmas.
Contact: Eilidh McIvor 0131 209 7723
[email protected]
Crisis at Christmas-Volunteer Hub Superviser
M-12-000409
Crisis Skylight Edinburgh EH8 9ER
You’ll supervise the volunteers’ area ensuring a smooth shift changeover, liaise with
volunteers to ensure the venue is supplied with everything required such as snacks and
Christmas presents and provide support during particularly busy periods.
Contact: Eilidh McIvor 0131 209 7723
[email protected]
Crisis at Christmas- Key Volunteers
M-12-000410
Crisis Skylight Edinburgh EH8 9ER
Fully trained in advance, key volunteers are responsible for the overall running of Crisis at
Christmas. You will brief and debrief a team of volunteers, delegate tasks and help oversee
the management of the event.
Contact: Eilidh McIvor 0131 209 7723
[email protected]
Volunteer Centre Edinburgh
24 Torphichen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8JB
[email protected]
www.volunteeredinburgh.org.uk
Opening Hours
Mon-Wed 9:30am – 5pm
Thur 9:30am – 5pm (5-6pm by appointment)
Fri 9:30am – 4pm
(Closed tothe public 1st Tuesday of each month)
Volunteer Centre Edinburgh
Weekly VolunteeringHot List
Week Beginning 27/10/2014
Urgent and new volunteer requests.
The Hot List is available in paper form in our offices at
Volunteer Centre Edinburgh, 24 Torphichen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8JB
and also our website www.volunteeredinburgh.org.uk
Further information can be obtained from the Opportunity Directory in reception.
M-12-000411
Crisis at Christmas - Drivers
Crisis Skylight Edinburgh EH8 9ER
We are looking for committed drivers to help transport our homeless guests from a pick up
point in Edinburgh to our Christmas venue and in the run up to Christmas with the
collection of donations.
Contact: Eilidh McIvor 0131 209 7723
[email protected]
Crisis at Christmas - Music Workshops
M-12-000412
Crisis Skylight Edinburgh EH8 9ER
Volunteers will deliver a fun, relaxed drop-in music workshop which accommodates a
variety of skills, interests and number of participants.
Contact: Eilidh McIvor 0131 209 7723
[email protected]
Crisis at Christmas - Podiatrists
M-12-000413
Crisis Skylight Edinburgh EH8 9ER
As a fully qualified podiatrist, you will provide full podiatry services to our homeless guests
this Christmas. Student podiatrists are also welcome and can assist in providing this vital
service.
Contact: Eilidh McIvor 0131 209 7723
[email protected]
Volunteers for Fashion Show Event
M-12-000416
St Margarets House (formerly Art’s Complex) EH7 6AE
We are seeking volunteers to support back-of-house operations, in the dressing rooms or
managing the bar on 5 December 2014, for around five or six hours only.
Contact: Karl Graham 01316611924
[email protected]
Thinking about volunteering?
Concerned that your health, disability or past offences may be a barrier?
Considering helping a client into volunteering but not sure how to go about it?
If you have answered yes to any of these questions then why not come along to our Health
and Wellbeing Drop – In.
The Drop – In is held every Thursday between 2pm and 4pm at the Volunteer Centre and a
member of the Health and Wellbeing Team will be on hand to answer your questions.
Volunteer Centre Edinburgh
24 Torphichen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8JB
[email protected]
www.volunteeredinburgh.org.uk
Opening Hours
Mon-Wed 9:30am – 5pm
Thur 9:30am – 5pm (5-6pm by appointment)
Fri 9:30am – 4pm
(Closed tothe public 1st Tuesday of each month)