Community Taskforce Volunteers (Volunteer Edinburgh)

Availability : Edinburgh Wide

Who is this for?

  • Those in need of practical support and help with one off tasks

Description

The team of community taskforce volunteers are trained, fully insured and able to help anyone who needs support with short term practical tasks, such as prescription collection, shopping, pet care and dog walking.

How do I access this?

  • Self referral
  • Referral by third party

Is there a cost?

Free

Opening times

Volunteer Edinburgh is open on Monday to Thursday from 09:30 – 13:00 and 13:30 – 17:00.

On Friday we are open 09:30 – 13:00  and 13:30 – 16:00.

Monday09:30 - 17:00
Tuesday09:30 - 17:00
Wednesday09:30 - 17:00
Thursday09:30 - 17:00
Friday09:30 - 16:00
SaturdayCLOSED
SundayCLOSED
Think local, act local

Contact Details

Volunteer Edinburgh, 222 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 5EQ

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Types of support on offer:

Support in person

Type of services on offer:

Isolation
Learning, employability, volunteering
Loneliness
Long term conditions/disabilities
Relationships and Family Life
Self confidence
Substance use

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