Volunteer

FOTA support a network of volunteers who deliver the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award to thousands of young people every year in Edinburgh and the Lothians. Here are the main roles which volunteers undertake.

DOFE LEADERS & HELPERS

Making a commitment of a few hours every 1-2 weeks, you'll lead, guide, inspire and encourage a group of young people through their DofE Programme. You'll help your participants plan and train for their expeditions.

EXPEDITION SUPERVISORS

Helping on a few expeditions per year, you'll ensure participants are safe while they undertake their expeditions, and you'll help deliver the training they need.

OTHER ROLES

Could you help FOTA with fundraising, social media, administration or finance? Or maybe you could deliver a Skills, Volunteering or Physical activity to one of our groups? We may be able to use your help - please get in touch.

HOW TO APPLY...

Please Contact Us at https://www.fota.org.uk/contact outlining the role(s) you are interested in.

We arrange an informal meeting with all new volunteers, this helps to ensure that you and the role are a good fit, and it gives you an opportunity to ask lots of questions and for us to find out how we can best support your volunteering. At this meeting we’ll give you a PVG membership form.

You’ll need to return the PVG membership form along with some identification – this can be done in person or by post.
PVG membership applications can take 3-6 weeks to complete. We’ll tell you when this is approved, then we’ll add you to our mailing list and you’re free to volunteer.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering!