Administrative Assistant Vacancy
We’re looking for an Administrative Assistant to join us.
Opportunity of the Week | Family Befriending – Safe Families (East Lothian)
Early intervention work with families needing support in times of crisis. We come alongside families with children aged 0-12 all across East Lothian and volunteers can choose whether to befriend or host or help with resources for families.
Volunteer Centre East Lothian's New Chief Officer
Volunteer Centre East Lothian (VCEL) Board of Trustees is delighted to announce that Maureen Allan has been appointed as the Organisation’s new Chief Officer.
High Street Heroes Awards
Nominate Your High Street Hero Today, As part of the Scotland Loves Local campaign, Scotland’s Towns Partnership is on the search for our High Street Heroes.
Coronavirus and Third Sector Update: Lottery Funding
Like many funders our plans for 2020 have changed significantly as we respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year at the National Lottery Community Fund Scotland we were due to pause and redevelop our funding offer as it reached the end of its five-year cycle.
Community listening event
Community listening events are being held across Scotland to hear directly from local people and inform the work of the Social Renewal Advisory Board.
Carers and Human Rights - a free event for carers
The British Institute for Human Rights is offering a free session on human rights for unpaid carers in partnership with Carers Scotland on Tuesday 22nd September, 11:00 to 12:30, on Zoom.
Board Members Needed
Having undergone a period of restructuring and change we need members of the public to join our Board. We are keen to recruit members of the local community in East Lothian who are motivated, experienced and passionate about “building back better”.
Community Directory
Discover organisations around East Lothian
Volunteer Centre East Lothian (VCEL) has brought together this directory of support organisations to ensure that people get the help they need.
Scotland Cycle Repair Scheme
A new service funded by the Scottish Government and administered by Cycling UK that is helping to get thousands more people across Scotland on their bikes.
Request from the Scottish Parliament Health and Sport Committee
Take part in the Scottish Parliament’s Health and Sport Committee survey about the impact of COVID on people who provide or receive care and support at home. Closes 7.09.2020
Covid-19 & Third Sector Update 24/08/2020
Volunteer Centre East Lothian’s latest Covid-19 & Third Sector Update is now available
MYPAS Job advert: Business Support Officer and Office Manager
MYPAS now has both of these posts live on S1jobs and Goodmoves.
Scottish Charity Awards
Please show your support and vote for Headway East Lothian who are finalists in the Celebrating Communities category at the Scottish Charity Awards.
How has Covid-19 impacted on care and support at home in Scotland?
The Health and Sport Committee is looking into social care for adults over 18 years. They are looking for views from people who provide, or receive, care and support at home.
Computer delivery
People Know How are delivering computers and devices to those in Edinburgh and East Lothian who need help staying connected, accessing support or home-schooling during the coronavirus outbreak.

