We Want to Hear from You!

We are thrilled to announce that Volunteer Centre East Lothian is now on Bluesky!

We need your help! As East Lothian’s Third Sector Interface (TSI) and representative body, we are regularly asked for insights on the health and challenges of the third sector by public authorities, including the council, NHS Lothian, and the Scottish Government.

Now, more than ever, third sector organisations need to demonstrate their impact. To support you, VCEL has commissioned Evaluation Support Scotland (ESS) to deliver their ‘Introduction to the Basics of Self-Evaluation’ training.

Our office will be closed from 19th December and will reopen on 6th January.

Festive provision guide gives you an overview of emergency food provision over the Christmas and New Year period

A quick guide to winter wellbeing

Our Volunteer Managers’ Forums are open to anyone who works or volunteers in East Lothian.

Thank you all for attending our ‘Third Sector Annual Conference’ event

A gentle reminder that the application deadline for Year 4 is 29/11/2024 at 11:59 PM.

Join us for a day filled with inspiring keynote speakers, valuable networking opportunities, and a marketplace where you can showcase your organisation.

Grant Award Level: £2,000 - £25,000 | Application Deadline: 29/11/2024 @ 11:59pm

The latest episode of 'CONVO' is now available.

This event is a unique opportunity to foster partnerships and collaborations among key stakeholders in East Lothian, with a focus on identifying and implementing effective solutions to employability challenges.

The latest episode of 'CONVO' is now available.

The latest episode of 'CONVO' is now available.

The VCEL Podcast - is now available to listen to.

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

The nominees for this year’s awards. Each one is a testament to the spirit of volunteerism that we are here to celebrate.