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Episode 2 of CONVO
Volunteer Insights, Organisational Updates, Training & Events, Community & Wellbeing Gordon Scott 17/06/2024 Volunteer Insights, Organisational Updates, Training & Events, Community & Wellbeing Gordon Scott 17/06/2024

Episode 2 of CONVO

The VCEL Podcast - is now available to listen to.

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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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Inspiring Volunteer Awards | Nominees
Volunteer Insights, Community & Wellbeing Gordon Scott 05/06/2024 Volunteer Insights, Community & Wellbeing Gordon Scott 05/06/2024

Inspiring Volunteer Awards | Nominees

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

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VCEL Podcast Release Friday 31st May
Volunteer Insights, Organisational Updates, Training & Events, Community & Wellbeing Gordon Scott 31/05/2024 Volunteer Insights, Organisational Updates, Training & Events, Community & Wellbeing Gordon Scott 31/05/2024

VCEL Podcast Release Friday 31st May

Volunteer Centre East Lothian (VCEL) Launches New Podcast Series: CONVO (Communities, Outreach, Networking, Volunteering, Opportunities).

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Mind’s Matter (Event Resources)
Training & Events, Community & Wellbeing Gordon Scott 27/05/2024 Training & Events, Community & Wellbeing Gordon Scott 27/05/2024

Mind’s Matter (Event Resources)

Thank you all for attending our ‘Minds Matter’ event

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East Lothian Third Sector Update | 17/05/2024
Volunteer Insights, Organisational Updates, Government & Legislation, Training & Events, Funding & Grants, Community & Wellbeing, Opportunities & Vacancies Sharon Young 17/05/2024 Volunteer Insights, Organisational Updates, Government & Legislation, Training & Events, Funding & Grants, Community & Wellbeing, Opportunities & Vacancies Sharon Young 17/05/2024

East Lothian Third Sector Update | 17/05/2024

Welcome to the latest Third Sector Update for East Lothian.

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Third Sector Resource Sharing Survey!
Organisational Updates, Community & Wellbeing Gordon Scott 04/04/2024 Organisational Updates, Community & Wellbeing Gordon Scott 04/04/2024

Third Sector Resource Sharing Survey!

Your voice matters! Participate in our survey to shape the future of resource sharing and collaboration within the third sector.

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Join Us at Minds Matter Event in East Lothian VCEL!
Training & Events, Community & Wellbeing Gordon Scott 27/03/2024 Training & Events, Community & Wellbeing Gordon Scott 27/03/2024

Join Us at Minds Matter Event in East Lothian VCEL!

VCEL invites all local mental health organisations, charities, and support groups to be part of our upcoming Minds Matter event!

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Veterans Calendar
Training & Events, Community & Wellbeing Sharon Young 04/03/2024 Training & Events, Community & Wellbeing Sharon Young 04/03/2024

Veterans Calendar

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Help during the cost of living crisis | East Lothian Council
Community & Wellbeing, Funding & Grants Studio Creates 26/02/2024 Community & Wellbeing, Funding & Grants Studio Creates 26/02/2024

Help during the cost of living crisis | East Lothian Council

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Health & Work in Scotland Webinar
Training & Events, Community & Wellbeing Sharon Young 16/01/2024 Training & Events, Community & Wellbeing Sharon Young 16/01/2024

Health & Work in Scotland Webinar

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Ageing Well Activity List
Community & Wellbeing, Training & Events Sharon Young 12/01/2024 Community & Wellbeing, Training & Events Sharon Young 12/01/2024

Ageing Well Activity List

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NSPCC FREE Training Offer - Listen Up, Speak up
Community & Wellbeing, Training & Events Sharon Young 12/01/2024 Community & Wellbeing, Training & Events Sharon Young 12/01/2024

NSPCC FREE Training Offer - Listen Up, Speak up

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Community resilience training and mobile services
Community & Wellbeing, Training & Events Sharon Young 11/01/2024 Community & Wellbeing, Training & Events Sharon Young 11/01/2024

Community resilience training and mobile services

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January Veterans Calendar
Community & Wellbeing, Training & Events Sharon Young 08/01/2024 Community & Wellbeing, Training & Events Sharon Young 08/01/2024

January Veterans Calendar

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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

VCEL Locator

Discover and map useful services across the region with the VCEL Locator.

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.

Wellbeing & Information Hubs

Whatever’s weighing you down, from money worries to loneliness, we’re here to help at East Lothian’s Wellbeing and Information Hubs.

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

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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.

General FAQs