SERVICE DETAILS
We would not be able to provide our support and services to Edinburgh’s most vulnerable, without our fantastic volunteers. Volunteers make a positive contribution to our Members’ lives and ensure the continued success of our community by:
- Supporting our Members’ activities and workshops
- Tasks in the Grassmarket Centre kitchen, furniture workshop or serving Members’ lunches
- Helping Members sign up for activities at our reception
- Helping out at our Open Door Meals on Wednesdays 5:00pm 6:30pm
- Leading activities in the capacity of Facilitator Volunteer or Peer Mentor
From two hours a month, the volunteer commitment varies depending on the role. All our volunteers receive ongoing support and have access to free training throughout the year.
Volunteer Opportunities...
Please see https://grassmarket.org/volunteer.
Joining our community
We ask all potential volunteers to become a Member of our community first by completing the registration form.
Facilitator Volunteers usually lead activities due to their particular skills in a certain area. We ask Facilitators to commit to agreed weekly hours for a minimum three months wherever possible.
Peer Mentors carry out a similar role, having developed their skills and talents through membership of the community, and use their own experience to support fellow members on their journey.
Both Facilitator Volunteers and Peer Mentors receive additional “Leading Activities” training and are required to provide two personal references and complete a form to join the “Protection for Vulnerable Groups” (PVG) Scheme (which is free).
For more information or to discuss what you may be able to bring, please contact kevin@grassmarket.org.
