Project Volunteer (Edinburgh & Lothians)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Project Volunteer and make a real difference in the lives of those affected by chest, heart, and stroke conditions. This role offers the flexibility to work from home, allowing you to contribute your skills while managing your own time. You'll engage in exciting projects like the Edinburgh Kiltwalk 2025, researching funding opportunities and creating event materials. This is a fantastic chance to broaden your experience and support a meaningful cause in your community. Whether you're looking to gain new skills or give back, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Travel expenses reimbursement

Flexible working hours

Opportunity to gain Saltire Awards hours

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications is essential.
• Excellent communication skills are required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support the Fundraising Team with various projects.
• Research local businesses for funding and partnership opportunities.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Communication Skills

Job description

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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 the 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 and could include researching potential fundraising opportunities (e.g., Charity of the Year schemes), producing proposals, or designing and finalising information packs for supporters, volunteers, and colleagues. This role requires experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and the internet, as well as excellent communication skills.

This is a home-based role.

Travel expenses

Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed. Discuss expenses with your Line Manager prior to incurring costs. Submit claims following the guidelines in the CHSS Volunteer Expenses Policy.

Support & Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

In line with our safeguarding policy, this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure check. CHSS is committed to equality of opportunity and fair treatment regardless of background.

Availability

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Times: Morning, Afternoon, Evening

Frequency & commitment

To be confirmed by the Volunteer Line Manager.

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