Volunteer Midlothian

📢 Volunteer Midlothian are merging with Midlothian Voluntary Action! 📆 On April 1st, we’ll be revealing our new name, branding, & website. Find out more about this exciting news on our website: buff.ly/QDJC0jJ

📽️ This week we're delighted to share a video highlighting the story of one of Volunteer Midlothian's Transform Project volunteers, Callum. Watch the full video now on our website! buff.ly/3WT2weH

🎉 Volunteers’ Week is back for its 41st year! In 2024, 14.2M volunteers gave their time across the UK—we’re saying a huge THANK YOU! Check out our new site for celebration ideas & free resources and sign up for updates > volunteersweek.org #VolunteersWeek

🗨️ This week we're highlighting a story from one of Midlothian Sure Start's hardworking volunteers, sharing the positive impact volunteering has made in their life. #VolunteeringForAll buff.ly/3WE8QXi

🗨️ We are excited to share more stories from local volunteers! This week volunteers from Penicuik Storehouse share their journeys and describe the positive impact volunteering has had in their lives. 🔗Read the full blog on our website: buff.ly/3Q43vF6

🗨️ New 'Volunteer Voices' blog! Read about Marian, a local volunteer at The Steading, and her fulfilling experience of volunteering. Click the link for the full story! #VolunteeringForAll buff.ly/4jGxmkq

📣 We are delighted to confirm that free Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership for Qualifying Voluntary Organisation (QVO) volunteers will continue. Read more about the Scottish Government announcement on our website: buff.ly/4gjoIpe

🗨️ We are pleased to share another volunteering story as part of the #VolunteeringForAll Campaign. In this blog, John describes his experience navigating different volunteer roles before finding his niche at @TransportHc buff.ly/3ChwYrO

🗨️ We are excited to share a story from a local volunteer, as part of the #VolunteeringForAll Campaign! In this piece a volunteer called Euan describes his experience volunteering with @VOCALMidlothian , a carer support organisation. Read more: buff.ly/3EeWuyA

We'd like to say a big thank you to everyone who completed the MTSI Annual Satisfaction Survey. 🌟 Diane from Dalkeith, who inquired about volunteering last year, completed the survey and won a £50 voucher in the prize draw! 🎉

Volunteer Midlothian is pleased to announce the return of our annual Recruitment Fair! Join us next month on the 27th of February at St John's and Kings Park Church Hall to learn more about volunteering and how you can get started. The Volunteer Fair will run from 10am-2:30pm.

🌟Happy Holidays from Midlothian TSI!🌟 Our office is now closed until Monday 6 January. A list of Christmas hours for services across Midlothian is now on our website: buff.ly/3ZNdZNF

The Volunteer National Recruitment Campaign is here to support and empower individuals who want to make a difference in their communities. Discover more at buff.ly/497PfUt. #VolunteeringforAll

📣 NEW LOCATION We've started a new digital skills group at Pentland Park on Tuesdays from 10:30-12:00! Our groups provide a welcoming environment no matter your skill level, and our experienced volunteers do their best to answer any questions you have. buff.ly/49jE61C

Join the #VolunteeringForAll National Recruitment Campaign to make a difference in Scotland through volunteering. Volunteering is a fulfilling way to contribute to your community, develop new skills, and meet like-minded individuals.

Volunteer Midlothian run FREE Connect Online drop-ins around Midlothian 💻 including a session in Loanhead Library, and Penicuik Library. These sessions help people learn new digital skills and feel more confident about getting online👇

It's #GetOnlineWeek 📲Come along to one of our free Connect Online drop-ins to learn new skills & feel more confident about getting online! Bring along your digital device and our experienced volunteers will do their best to answer any of your questions! buff.ly/49jE61C

🚨Help Shape Midlothian’s Food Insecurity Plan! Too many people in Midlothian struggle to put good food on the table. Join us next week to help develop our food insecurity plan for Midlothian. 📍 The Beacon, Gorebridge 🗓️ Tuesday 22 Oct, 2pm Register: buff.ly/4eJkUxv

🔔 Our Volunteer Drop-In will be closed this Tuesday 10 September, but will return as usual on Thursday 12 September from 12:30 – 15:00. Can't wait? 🔎You can view our database of volunteer opportunities across Midlothian at anytime on our website: buff.ly/47xg7N7

⚠️RESCHEDULED⚠️ Tomorrow’s funding workshop has been moved to Tuesday 24 September, 18:30. If you’ve already signed up, your registration is still valid & the Teams link will remain the same. Haven’t signed up yet? Register for free on Eventbrite: buff.ly/3Tgqz5E