Are you interested in volunteering but want to know how it all works first? It's a really simple process and we'll try our best to find a role that's a good fit for you.
Step 1: Complete an application form and send it back to us
Step 2: Come in for an informal chat to help us find out more about you, and we’ll explain the role you’re interested in
Step 3: We’ll check your references and… voila! You are ready to go. Your assigned supervisor will be in touch to arrange a start date
Step 4: Complete an induction pack to ensure you are covered by our insurance and you understand our volunteer agreement.
Step 5: You get stuck in and enjoy yourself!
Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, learn new skills, give back to the community and boost your confidence. Why not give it a go?
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Send us your completed application form and privacy notice and we’ll do our best to find a role that works for you. They can be downloaded here, along with the GDPR Policy for reference and information.
And if you’re not 100% sure where you’d like to volunteer, why not get in touch with our Volunteer Coordinator by sending an email to Volunteers@bethanychristiantrust.com
We are looking for volunteers to run a safe and supportive group for parents, caregivers and children in Moredun.
From April 25th, we are running a Baby and Toddler Group to provide a safe space for families to build connections and community. The main role of this volunteering opportunity is playing with and caring for the children (0-4 years old), as well as providing a listening ear for parents and caregivers.
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Location:
Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre
5 Moredunvale Pl, Edinburgh
EH17 7LB
Pattern of hours:
The group runs on a Monday from 9.30-11.30am. Volunteers should arrive by 9am and may be required to stay until 12pm to help clear away.
This group runs year round with a few weeks off throughout the year for holidays.
The Care Van provides a source of care and support for people who are homeless and vulnerable in the centre of Edinburgh five lunchtimes a week. In order for this service to run, volunteers are required to collect the necessary food the night before.
To collect food from the various food donors located throughout the city centre, and to deliver them to the Care Van kitchen in Jane Street.
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Would you like to help with the running of Anne Hope House and assist staff to deliver residential support during the evening and overnight?
Bethany provides a suite of services which support people struggling with issues of homelessness helping them to: find suitable accommodation and furnish their homes, tackle addictions, learn new skills and gain employment, develop positive social networks and become active members of their local communities. This role is part of Crisis Intervention.
Anne Hope House is a twelve bed residential unit for females coming out of a situation of homelessness. It is a therapeutic community environment in which women are safe, supported and loved. The goal of Anne Hope House is that women will experience freedom and healing from past issues whilst resident here and build on skills and make use of opportunities to move forwards with their lives. There is a range of support offered to these women including groupwork, one to one keyworks, links with external agencies, a programme to build on practical skills and opportunities for recreation. A volunteer is required to support the staff in the delivery of these services.
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Location
The unit is on the North side of Edinburgh. To maintain a safe environment for the women we accommodate the exact location is confidential until any role is confirmed.
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Supporting staff and other volunteers in the running of the shop
Retail Volunteer
Retail volunteers are the backbone of our shops. A day can include sorting donations, operating the till or pricing stock- but every day, and every shop, is different! Each volunteer brings their own skills, experience and character to a role.
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Supporting individuals at a weekly ‘Click and Connect’ computer drop-in
Context of the role:
Bethany provides a suite of services which support people struggling with issues of homelessness helping them to: find suitable accommodation and furnish their homes, tackle addictions, learn new skills and gain employment, develop positive social networks and become active members of their local communities. This role is part of Homelessness Prevention and looks to work with vulnerable people in the local community.
Summary of the role:
Click and Connect is a computer drop-in held at Bethany Christian Trust’s Learning Centre. The group is for those who have suffered from poor mental health, those who are experiencing, or have experienced homelessness or inadequate housing. Volunteers are required to help participants learn new digital skills and to help signpost people to health and wellbeing support.
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Would you like to support an individual through community based recovery, with Christ at the centre of the process?
Bethany provides a suite of services which support people struggling with issues of homelessness helping them to: find suitable accommodation and furnish their homes, tackle addictions, learn new skills and gain employment, develop positive social networks and become active members of their local communities. This role is part of Homelessness Prevention.
Summary of the role:
Bridge to Freedom is a Christian community-based recovery group for men and women aged 18 years and over who are suffering from substance addiction and are looking to establish abstinence and make positive changes in their lives. The programme’s 45 sessions cover topics such as identity, honesty, managing negative thoughts, freedom, self-esteem, forgiveness and relationships.
Volunteers are required to help support the Recovery and Resettlement Worker at the groups, by providing a listening ear and encouragement, contributing to group discussion, as well as helping practically at the venue with setting up rooms and providing refreshments. Depending on experience, there may also be opportunity to help with some 1-2-1 support.
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There are various groups at different locations. Volunteers must indicate the group they wish to join, while understanding that this may not always be possible due to the current volunteer capacity. Volunteers must attend one group consistently.
Bridge to Freedom groups are 2-hours long, with an expectation that volunteers will arrive early to help set up and also clear away at the end. Weekly or fortnightly commitment is expected for a period of at least 6 months.
Edinburgh:
Aberdeen and Inverness:
We are looking for someone to assist the CDW in facilitating an informal social group based in an outdoor café
Bethany provides a suite of services which support people struggling with issues of homelessness helping them to: find suitable accommodation and furnish their homes, tackle addictions, learn new skills and gain employment, develop positive social networks and become active members of their local communities. This role is part of Homelessness Prevention and looks to work with vulnerable people in the local community.
Summary of the role:
Bethany Christian Trust hosts a weekly group at the outdoor café area at Bridge8Hub. A volunteer is required to support the CDW in creating a supportive, sociable and welcoming environment.
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We are looking for someone to maintain and develop the Bookshop Blog and associated social media accounts and content
Bethany provides a suite of services which support people struggling with issues of homelessness helping them to: find suitable accommodation and furnish their homes, tackle addictions, learn new skills and gain employment, develop positive social networks and become active members of their local communities. This role is part of both Income Generation, through the Bookshop, and the Volunteer team, through the development of an online volunteer presence.
Summary of the role:
The Bethany Bookshop is a volunteer led shop that will shortly launch a book and DVD review blog, complemented by a Twitter and Instagram account. Volunteers are required to plan for and run these accounts, establishing an online presence for the shop and its volunteers.
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Do you have one night a week to offer as a Sleepover Volunteer? Are you passionate about the transformative nature of Christ's love?
Bethany provides a suite of services which support people struggling with issues of homelessness helping them to: find suitable accommodation and furnish their homes, tackle addictions, learn new skills and gain employment, develop positive social networks and become active members of their local communities. This role is part of Crisis Intervention; specifically the Bethany Christian Centre.
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Location:
Bethany Christian Centre
6 Casselbank Street,
Edinburgh
EH6 5HA
Pattern of hours:
5pm to 9am. Starting no later than 9pm, spending time with the residents until later in the evening and sleeping accommodation provided overnight. Leaving after 9am.
Gardening is good for you, and a great way to create community!
Anne Hope House is a twelve bed residential unit for females coming out of a situation of homelessness. It is a therapeutic community environment in which women are safe, supported and loved. The goal of Anne Hope House is that women will experience freedom and healing from past issues whilst resident here and build on skills and make use of opportunities to move forwards with their lives. This role will require befriending and supporting women who may have multiple and complex needs and are living in Anne Hope House, as well as maintaining the garden.
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Email your application to Volunteers@bethanychristiantrust.com or post it to our Volunteer Coordinator at the head office in Edinburgh.
Clay Café is run as a partnership between Clay Community Church and Bethany Christian Trust. It provides a training hub for local people to gain skills in hospitality, including specialised barista skills. We require volunteers to both support individuals through training, and run the café in their absence.
General responsibilities:
Front of House/ Barista
Kitchen
Email your application to Volunteers@bethanychristiantrust.com or post it to our Volunteer Coordinator at the head office in Edinburgh.
Calling all book lovers! Whether you are a book expert, or just love chatting to people, we need you!
The first Bethany Bookshop is more than a place to buy books. It is a community hub to chat, relax and grab a coffee!
What will the volunteering role look like?
– Assisting customers in the shop in a friendly and professional manner, whether that be answering enquiries or just having a chat.
-Sorting donated goods. This a large part of every retail role.
-Pricing donated goods
-Replenishing and changing the stock on display.
-Operating the till. This includes processing purchases and being a welcoming and knowledgeable point for customers in the shop.
Email your application to Volunteers@bethanychristiantrust.com or post it to our Volunteer Coordinator at the head office in Edinburgh.
Volunteers are required to take our Care Van into the city centre and distribute food to people who are experiencing. This is a vitally important, practical way to serve others and we can’t do it without you!
General responsibilities:
All volunteers–
Drivers–
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Volunteers are to meet at the Care Van located behind Bethany Christian Centre, at Jane Street
Please email your application to carevan@bethanychristiantrust.com
Email your application to Volunteers@bethanychristiantrust.com or post it to our Volunteer Coordinator at the head office in Edinburgh.
The Mum and Toddler Group aims to lead discussion amongst local women, and provide a space to build connections and community. The children range from 0-4 years old. At this age range, children are active, inquisitive and developing their personalities! The main goal of this volunteering role is playing with and caring for the children.
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*Please note that this role is subject to a PVG check*
Email your application to Volunteers@bethanychristiantrust.com or post it to our Volunteer Coordinator at the head office in Edinburgh.
Come join our Emergency Resettlement Unit
Bethany House is a 28 person Emergency Resettlement Unit that, through Christian love in action, works to eradicate homelessness and empower vulnerable people to live independently in society.
Every year, we ask three volunteers to join us for an 11 month, full time placement. Individuals are provided with a shared, self-catered flat to live in and a weekly food allowance.
What would you be doing?
Volunteers are given valuable experience of working in a social care environment, and in an-depth, hands-on experience that can provide a valuable basis for a future career in this area.
Alongside full time staff, volunteers ensure the smooth daily running of Bethany House, creating a safe, supportive, caring and empowering environment for the individuals living in the emergency resettlement hostel.
Further information can be found in the Full Time Volunteer Role Description.
Whether you already live in Edinburgh and are looking for a new challenge, or you want to spend a year making a difference in a new city, if this sounds like the role for you, please contact volunteer@bethanychristiantrust.com to request an application form.
Are you a people person and enjoy mixing with people from different backgrounds? We are looking for a number of volunteers to support our Men's Group programme in Edinburgh.
The Men’s Group is a place for fellowship, support and encouragement. Volunteers are required to help facilitate this in a variety of ways.
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Email us your application by clicking here or post it to our Volunteer Coordinator at the head office in Edinburgh.
Support our mission of ending homelessness in Scotland, on person at a time. Do you take pride in making things look clean and tidy? Could you spare a few hours to help us clean?
We need volunteers to;
You will be provided will all the equipment you need and PPE will be available too.
Volunteers must be at least 21. We are looking for volunteers on a weekday evening or midday on a weekend.
Please complete an application form and return it to volunteers@bethanychristiantrust.com
Support the vital work of our IT team and help us with our mission of ending homelessness…one person at a time
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Please complete an application form and return it to volunteers@bethanychristiantrust.com
Befriending can make a huge impact in the lives of people who are at risk of homelessness or moving into new settled accommodation. You can help an individual in Edinburgh reconnect back into the community by taking them out and introducing them to social groups and activities in their area.
Summary of the role:
A trustworthy and compassionate individual, willing to befriend a person who is socially isolated and may also struggle with addiction, homelessness and mental health issues; creating a healthy, meaningful relationship; encouraging and practically helping them to make at least 2 community connections with the support of Passing the Baton staff.
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Training and support available
Email your application to volunteers@bethanychristiantrust.com
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