West Edinburgh

Offer to Help and Volunteer

Many organisations on this website are happy to get volunteers. Here is a list of other volunteer opportunities.

1.Silverline

If you’re keen to make a real difference for lonely and isolated older people, please email volunteering@thesilverline.org.uk or call 020 7224 2020

2.Golden Year Befriending Edinburgh

This innovative befriending service helps to tackle isolation and loneliness for people over the age of 60. Our free service is delivered by a team of dedicated, trained volunteers who offer encouragement, companionship and support to help older people engage in social, leisure and community activities, with support provided for a period of up to 9 months. 

3.Age Scotland

Your role will involve contacting the older person to find out their interests, researching the relevant opportunities and keeping in touch with them for a few weeks with regular calls of friendship and encouragement.

We are looking for volunteers who:

  • enjoy talking to people over the phone
  • can listen effectively
  • can research online and use Age Scotland resources.
  • have a general knowledge of I.T
  • are comfortable working on their own at times.
  • can commit to 3-4 hours per week

Find out more https://www.ageuk.org.uk/scotland/get-involved/volunteer/community-connecting-volunteer/

4. Vintage Vibes Edinburgh

While no specific skills or experience are required to volunteer with Vintage Vibes, there are a number of key qualities we think are important:

  • Warmth, an ability to engage in friendships;
  • A capacity for empathy and understanding;
  • Good communication/interpersonal skills;
  • A level of self-awareness;
  • An ability to work independently/use initiative and common sense;
  • To be reliable, consistent and dependent;
  • An ability to handle a level of stress.

Get in touch: hello@vintagevibes.org.uk

5. Eric Lidell Centre

The Eric Liddell Centre has developed befriending services for carers. Loss of social networks is one of the most common impacts of caring. Befrienders can help rebuild a carer’s sense of confidence, inclusion and self-esteem, which in turn promotes increased well-being.