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Moonwalk Edinburgh needs volunteers!
23 May 2013Want some unique volunteering events experience?
Fancy an amazing weekend meeting new people?
Or enjoying a night doing something new with friends?
We need an army of volunteers at the Moonwalk Edinburgh to support over 10,000 Walkers taking part in one of our unique events. In addition to our Full & Half marathons, we now have two new challenges Over the Moon & The New Moon, which walkers do in their fantastically decorated bras! To find out more about the event click here.
Date: 8th – 9th June
Location: Leith Links
Help us promote breast cancer awareness by donating your time & skills to help raise money for Walk the Walk, a grant making charity.
- An upbeat, fun & challenging event.
- Different roles to choose from including: route marshals, directional team, awarding medals to walkers, cycle support, helping in WalkWear shop, handing out water plus many more!
- Be part of the original and only “MoonWalk” event.
- Put some excellent volunteering experience under your hat!
- Whether you are coming alone or with a group of friends we have a role to suit everybody!
Volunteers are an essential part of the Walk the Walk team and without them the MoonWalks simply could not happen. Donate your time to a charitable cause, meet some fabulous people and have an amazing weekend while helping raise millions of pounds for vital breast cancer causes.
How Do I Sign up?
To register please visit the website.
Give Abi or Russell a call on 01483 741430 or email volunteers@walkthewalk.org
Annual Review 2012
20 May 2013Our 2012 Annual Review is now available to download in PDF format. Click here to find out more about the key activities and achievements of Volunteer Centre Midlothian throughout 2012.
The review includes information on events held throughout 2012 such as the first ever Volunteer Midlothian Conference and our annual Volunteers' Week Awards Ceremony. It also includes updates from all of the projects run by Volunteer Centre Midlothian, as well as a full list of staff, board members, volunteers and funders.
Youth Support Volunteer Vacancy
10 May 2013Volunteer Centre Midlothian are looking for a Youth Support Volunteer to join the Transform Activity Buddy project.
Transform Activity Buddy is a supported opportunity for young people aged 14 – 20 years to gain experience volunteering with children. We currently deliver fun lunchtime clubs in Primary Schools across Midlothian, and have a range of opportunities available over the summer holidays.
The Youth Support Volunteer would be responsible for supporting the Transform Coordinator in planning & delivering Activity Buddy sessions, and supporting the young volunteers. It is an ideal opportunity for anyone who is looking for a career in teaching, childcare or youth work.
Youth Support Volunteers will be required to attend an interview and join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG), if not already a member. Applicants must be 18 or over to be considered for this role.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please download the application pack below, or for more information please contact Lorraine on 0131 660 1216 or email transform@volunteermidlothian.org.uk
Application Pack
• Youth Support Volunteer Information Sheet
• Youth Support Volunteer Role Description & Person Spec
• Youth Support Volunteer Application Form
• Self Declaration Form (Guidance)
For more information on the Transform Activity Buddy project, please click here.
Cheer Point Volunteers Required - Macmillan Cancer Support
22 Apr 2013Macmillan Cancer Support are looking for volunteers to join their enthusiastic team of cheerers for the Edinburgh Marathon and Relay. Cheer points are great fun, really rewarding and help to spur the runners on to make it a day to remember.
The Edinburgh Marathon is on Sunday 26th May 2013 and Macmillan Cancer Support would like to ensure that their runners are well-supported. Volunteers will be asked to cheer as loud as they possibly can for each and every Team Macmillan runner.
Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age and able to stand for long periods of time. Expenses are available for volunteers.
If you are interested in this opportunity and wish to find out more, please contact Linda Hamilton, Macmillan Fundraising Manager on 07801 307 059 or email lhamilton@macmillan.org.uk
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