Project Volunteer (Edinburgh & Lothians)

Voluntary Sector Gateway West Lothian; City of Edinburgh; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Scotland seeks enthusiastic Project Volunteers to support fundraising efforts. This home-based role involves researching funding opportunities, creating event materials, and promoting community events. Ideal for those looking to gain experience while making a difference.

Benefits

Travel Expenses Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office tools required.
• Excellent communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support Fundraising Team with projects like the Edinburgh Kiltwalk 2025.
• Research local businesses for funding opportunities.
• Create event handbooks and promote fundraising events.

Skills

Communication

Research

Organizational Skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Looking for a volunteering opportunity? See the latest Scotland-wide volunteering opportunities at Volunteer Scotland. We also regularly update our website with the latest opportunities within West Lothian.

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Project Volunteer (Edinburgh & Lothians)

Would you like to use your skills and broaden your experience while making a difference to the 1 in 5 people living with chest, heart, and stroke conditions across Scotland?

We are looking for enthusiastic and well-organised Project Volunteers in the north of Scotland to support our Fundraising Team with projects such as the Edinburgh Kiltwalk 2025.

You can get involved with researching local businesses for funding and partnership opportunities, creating event handbooks and packs, and promoting fundraising events in your community.

This role can be done in your own time at home.

Experience required

Tasks will depend on the specific scope, goals, and timescales of the project. They may include researching potential funding opportunities (e.g., Charity of the Year schemes) and producing proposals, or designing and finalising information packs for supporters, volunteers, and colleagues. This role requires experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, the internet, and excellent communication skills.

This is a home-based role.

Travel expenses

Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed. These should be discussed with your Line Manager before incurring expenses and submitted according to the CHSS Volunteer Expenses Policy.

Support

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

In line with our safeguarding commitment, this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure check. CHSS is committed to equality of opportunity and ensuring no volunteer is unfairly treated based on their background.

Availability

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Morning, Afternoon, Evening

Frequency & commitment

To be confirmed by the Volunteer Line Manager.

Volunteers aged 18-25 participating in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours. Find out more