Volunteer with us! A great way to make a real difference

Volunteer with GCP

Volunteer with us

We would not be able to provide our support and services to Edinburgh’s most vulnerable, without our fantastic volunteers. Volunteers make a positive contribution to our Members’ lives and ensure the continued success of our community by:

  • supporting our Members’ activities and workshops
  • tasks in the Grassmarket Centre kitchen, furniture workshop or serving Members’ lunches
  • helping Members sign up for activities at our reception
  • helping out at our Open Door Meals on Wednesdays 5pm – 6.30pm
  • leading activities in the capacity of Facilitator Volunteer or Peer Mentor

From two hours a month, the volunteer commitment varies depending on the role. All our volunteers receive ongoing support and have access to free training throughout the year.

REGISTER HERE

We also offer great Corporate Volunteering opportunities too! See our Volunteer Stories and latest opportunities, below. For more information or to discuss your ideas, please contact [email protected]

– Volunteer Stories –

Volunteer Stories: Meet Megan

Meet Megan, she loved her placement at GCP so much, she’s now back with us a volunteer!

Our Tartan Team welcomes Maria

Meet Maria from GCP’s Tartan Team, she is one of our newest volunteers and is keen to share her story to inspire others.

Creative partnerships – Getting crafty with Edinburgh Uni

Edinburgh Uni gets crafty with Greyfriars Tartan. GCP is well-known for developing inspiring relationships with like-minded partners!

Volunteering with GCP

Volunteering plays an essential role in the continued success of GCP. Find out how you can help change lives

A History of Volunteering at GCP

If you ever want to know about the history of volunteering at the GCP, Tommy is your man.

Volunteer Stories: Meet Pauline

Meet volunteer, Pauline, and find out why she’s a great match for GCP!

Volunteer Stories: Meet Maureen

Meet Maureen AKA ‘the Rose Lady’ and one of GCP’s longest serving Volunteers!

Vote Kevin for People’s Choice

Kevin, our Volunteer Manager, has being shortlisted for the SCVO Awards for Employee of the Year. You can VOTE KEVIN too!

Joining our community

We ask all potential volunteers to become a Member of our community first by completing the registration form.

Facilitator Volunteers usually lead activities due to their particular skills in a certain area. We ask Facilitators to commit to agreed weekly hours for a minimum three months wherever possible.

Peer Mentors carry out a similar role, having developed their skills and talents through membership of the community, and use their own experience to support fellow members on their journey.

Both Facilitator Volunteers and Peer Mentors receive additional “Leading Activities” training and are required to provide two personal references and complete a form to join the “Protection for Vulnerable Groups” (PVG) Scheme (which is free).

For more information or to discuss what you may be able to bring, please contact [email protected]

REGISTER HERE

The National Lottery Community Fund - The Grassmarket Community Project

A BIG THANK YOU

The Grassmarket Community Project relies on the time and commitment of our volunteers. The Volunteer Programme is possible thanks to the generosity of our customers, funders and donors. Our main funder for this area of our work is The Big Lottery Changing Lives programme and we thank them for their essential continued support.

For wider opportunities, including those in the Greyfriars family, see here