Event Volunteer: Zipslide the Clyde

Changemh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join us as an Event Volunteer for 'Zipslide the Clyde' in Edinburgh. As a volunteer, you will support fundraising events by engaging with participants, assisting with event logistics, and promoting mental health awareness. Our flexible volunteering allows you to contribute as much time as you can, with all reasonable expenses reimbursed.

Benefits

Travel cost reimbursement

Training provided

Support for personal development

Responsibilities

• Cheering on supporters participating in challenge events.
• Ensuring successful delivery of fundraising events.
• Engaging directly with supporters to raise awareness.
• Setting up and assisting with stalls at public events.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to engage with different groups

Passion for mental health and challenging stigma

Job description

Post: Event Volunteer: Zipslide the Clyde
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: Unpaid
Hours: To be agreed with the coordinator
Number of vacancies: 4

How to apply

Apply by completing the online enquiry form here by 13th August 2025.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

If you consider yourself to have a disability, please complete the relevant section within the application pack to inform us of any arrangements that we may make to the interview process.

As an event volunteer you might be:

• Cheering on our amazing supporters who are participating in challenge events, such as sponsored abseils, zipslides, or running events.
• Helping to ensure the successful delivery of fundraising events, by carrying out core activities such as scanning tickets, and stewarding routes.
• Engaging directly with our supporters to raise awareness of the work that we do.
• Setting up and assisting with the running of stalls at public events.

The skills you need:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The abilityto engage with different groups
• A passion for the cause of mental health and challenging stigma

FAQ

Will travel costs be reimbursed?

All reasonable expenses for volunteers will be reimbursed by Change Mental Health, including travel expenses.

Do I need a PVG to volunteer?

All volunteers working in our services are required to join the PVG scheme. PVG applications are free for volunteers.

Will I receive training?

Our service and events volunteers will receive training to help support our service users or fundraising events. You will also be supported in your personal development by your manager.

What if I can’t find an opportunity that suits me?

Get in touch. If there isn’t an opportunity that you are able to get involved in fill out the enquiry form and a member of our team will try to match you with an opportunity that works for you.

How much time do I need to give?

There are so many ways to get involved. You can spend a few hours a week supporting one of our groups or give a smaller commitment by supporting Change Mental Health’s events on social media. We want to be flexible to suit your needs.