Health and Wellbeing Team (Volunteer Edinburgh)

Availability : Edinburgh Wide

Who is this for?

  • People experiencing poor health, disabilities, sensory impairments or other personal difficulties

Description

Volunteer Edinburgh can provide information, guidance and support to get involved in volunteering if you are experiencing barriers because of poor health, disabilities, sensory impairments or other personal difficulties.

The health and wellbeing team can provide information, resources and support to organisations to help their engagement of volunteers who may have additional support needs.

The service is delivered by paid staff supported by a team of volunteer ambassadors.

How do I access this?

  • Self referral
  • Referral by third party

There is a dedicated drop-in session on Thursday afternoons or you can contact the team on social media.

Is there a cost?

Free

Location information

  • Public parking available
  • Wheelchair access
  • Translation service available
  • Information in community languages (please contact Volunteer Edinburgh prior to your visit for this service)

Opening times

Monday09:30 - 17:00
Tuesday09:30 - 17:00
Wednesday09:30 - 17:00
Thursday09:30 - 16:00
FridayCLOSED
SaturdayCLOSED
SundayCLOSED

Contact Details

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

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Types of support on offer:

Drop-in
Information and advice
Support from someone with similar experience
Support in person
Support on the phone
Support with others

Type of services on offer:

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

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