Today find out about some of the great volunteers at Our Community Kitchen in Haddington. The team there carry out a wide range of roles and activities and Alison tells us about how volunteering makes her feel part of an ‘extended family’.

We continue to highlight the work of amazing volunteers across East Lothian. Today Kenny tells us about his role at Fa’side pantry and tells anyone that is interested in volunteering to just ‘do it!’

Today we share Fran’s story as volunteer Chair of Innerwick Parish Welfare Association. In her own words volunteering ‘can open up horizons once more and bring in new energy’

Gala’s preserve a tradition valued by communities and are a great way of bringing people together - all made possible by hundreds of volunteer hours. Read more about Heather and Lauren’s experiences here

Digory is a Youth Befriender with Volunteer Centre East Lothian. ‘It's a real privilege to be involved, and to be able to be there for a young person who needs that support.’

Hear about Amy’s story as part of the ‘A Team’ volunteering with Dunbar Foodshare.

Find out more about the campaign

Open for applications on Tuesday 31 May 2022.

Come and join us in our newly renovated office and find out more about what Volunteer Centre East Lothian (VCEL) can offer you and your local community.

Come along to hear about the Scottish Government's proposals and give your views on what you think older people in our community want and need.

Volunteer Centre East Lothian’s latest funding bulletin is now available. If your organisation is looking for funding there may be help available here.

Any comments you may have on the current draft

We would like your views about adult learning and what would support your learning interests?

Volunteer Centre East Lothian’s latest Covid-19 & Third Sector Update is now available.

Community mental health fund supports nearly 2,000 projects.