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Inspiring Volunteer Awards Winners and Gallery 2024
Awards, Volunteer Insights, Community & Wellbeing Studio Creates 11/06/2024 Awards, Volunteer Insights, Community & Wellbeing Studio Creates 11/06/2024

Inspiring Volunteer Awards Winners and Gallery 2024

In celebration of Volunteer’s Week 2024, we hosted the Inspiring Volunteering Awards ceremony at the Fraser Centre on June 7th.

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Nominations for this year's awards are now closed
Awards, Volunteer Insights Gordon Scott 15/04/2024 Awards, Volunteer Insights Gordon Scott 15/04/2024

Nominations for this year's awards are now closed

Nominations for this year's Inspiring Volunteer Awards closed 14th April at 9pm

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Nominations for this year's awards - Deadline Extended
Awards, Volunteer Insights Gordon Scott 08/04/2024 Awards, Volunteer Insights Gordon Scott 08/04/2024

Nominations for this year's awards - Deadline Extended

Nominations are now open unit Sunday 14th April 24!

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Nominations for this year's awards are still open
Awards, Volunteer Insights Gordon Scott 03/04/2024 Awards, Volunteer Insights Gordon Scott 03/04/2024

Nominations for this year's awards are still open

Closing date for nominations being submitted is Sunday 7th April at 9pm

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How to Nominate an Inspiring Volunteer
Awards Studio Creates 11/03/2024 Awards Studio Creates 11/03/2024

How to Nominate an Inspiring Volunteer

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Inspiring Volunteer Awards Winners and Gallery 2023
Awards Studio Creates 05/06/2023 Awards Studio Creates 05/06/2023

Inspiring Volunteer Awards Winners and Gallery 2023

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Inspiring Volunteer Awards 2023
Awards Gordon Scott 03/03/2023 Awards Gordon Scott 03/03/2023

Inspiring Volunteer Awards 2023

Nominations are now open!

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Inspiring Volunteer Awards Winners and Gallery 2022
Awards Studio Creates 06/06/2022 Awards Studio Creates 06/06/2022

Inspiring Volunteer Awards Winners and Gallery 2022

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Inspiring Volunteering Awards Winners
Awards Gordon Scott 15/06/2021 Awards Gordon Scott 15/06/2021

Inspiring Volunteering Awards Winners

Winners of the Inspiring Volunteering Awards 2021 announced

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Inspiring Volunteer Awards Winners and Gallery 2021
Awards Studio Creates 07/06/2021 Awards Studio Creates 07/06/2021

Inspiring Volunteer Awards Winners and Gallery 2021

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Inspiring Volunteering Awards 2021 Nominees
Awards Gordon Scott 03/06/2021 Awards Gordon Scott 03/06/2021

Inspiring Volunteering Awards 2021 Nominees

Today is the highlight of our #VolunteersWeekScot, its our Inspiring Volunteers Awards.

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Inspiring Volunteering Awards 2021
Awards Gordon Scott 27/04/2021 Awards Gordon Scott 27/04/2021

Inspiring Volunteering Awards 2021

Only two days left to nominate a volunteer for East Lothian's Inspiring Volunteering Awards.

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Nominations for the 2020 National Lottery Awards are open
Awards Gordon Scott 05/08/2020 Awards Gordon Scott 05/08/2020

Nominations for the 2020 National Lottery Awards are open

This year, The National Lottery Awards are looking for individuals and small groups of people who have made an outstanding impact in their community. They are especially interested in those who have adapted during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Volunteer Centre East Lothian is a Third Sector Interface (TSI) for East Lothian. We provide support, learning and development opportunities for both Individuals and Organisations. Find out more

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Us & The Community

VCEL runs a number of community services and initiatives that support local people. Here you’ll find information which might be of benefit if you live within East Lothian

Directory

Browse our online directory of voluntary organisations to learn about services and activities available in East Lothian.

Support & Wellbeing

Find information here on wellbeing support services available to young people and adults in East Lothian.

Training & Events

We host a number of different workshops, training sessions and other events in East Lothian which are open to all.

Volunteering Opportunities

Search our list of volunteering opportunities to find something that suits your own interests and availability.

Awards

Recognising and celebrating the achievements of East Lothian’s volunteers is such a special highlight every year.

Community Pantry

The Fa’side Community Food Pantry is free and open to all. Find opening times and details here. Donations welcome!

Kindness Cafe

East Lothian Lottery

Support for Young People

Employability

Community FAQs

Us & Organisations

VCEL provides a whole range of information and services for local organisations working in East Lothian. You can find out more here

Recruiting Volunteers

Looking for volunteers or wanting to register opportunities for individuals or businesses to get involved with your cause? Here’s how

Social Enterprise

More on what social enterprises are and how they play a vital role in the community.

Start Ups

Being inspired to set up a charity, community group or social enterprise is a great thing. We’re here to advise, guide and support you with everything you need to know.

Young People

Find information on our Youth Befriending Service bringing positivity to the lives of vulnerable young people living within East Lothian.

For Trustees

We’re always here to give trustees any support or advice they need, as well as access to training and information.

Book a room

Looking to hire a room for a meeting, training or simply a quiet space? We have just the location.

Training & Events

Learn at your own pace

Organisation FAQs

Funding

Resources

VolunteerWiki

About Us

VCEL works at the heart of the East Lothian community, providing support, advice and advocacy for individuals and organisations across the voluntary sector.

What We Do

Everything we do at VCEL is geared towards building empowered, resilient and thriving communities.

What’s On

There’s always something good happening in East Lothian. And you can be part of it. From events to training and workshops; here’s whats on.

Third Sector Network

Learn more about our involvement with the Third Sector Network here.

Our Team

You can get to know us more by meeting the VCEL team here.

Our Partnerships

We’re proud to work in partnership with many organisations. Learn more about them here.

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