Volunteer News

Volunteers – FAQ

Below are some of our frequently asked questions from volunteers:   How do I start volunteering with you?  Please fill out our Volunteer enquiry form or contact us by calling our Head office on 0131 228 9441 or email us, enquiries@lead.org.uk. Give your details and the area where you live, and a member of staff […]

Posted: Thursday, August 25th, 2016

“Doing something good with your time makes you feel good”

Volunteer Befriender, Laura Today we’re putting the spotlight on our new Befriending Project in Fife. Project Coordinator, Louise Andree has been taking referrals from Fife’s social work department, local community organisations, as well as some self-referrals since the beginning of the year. The growing waiting list for the project is testament to the obvious need for […]

Posted: Tuesday, August 23rd, 2016

Only Takes an Hour a Week to Make a Difference

I’ve been volunteering with Lead since December 2014. I’m a psychology tutor with the Open University. Why did I start volunteering? I set myself the goal of learning more about literacy development across the board, to supplement a qualification I was working towards. To this end, I approached Lead to gain some hands-on work experience. […]

Posted: Tuesday, April 19th, 2016

I’m about 80-85% back to who I used to be

“I feel like I’m part of the world again.  Amy came into my life at exactly the right point.  I had been withdrawn and was frightened of people.  I had become anxious and experienced agoraphobia. The home visit was really important.  I would have had a lot of anxiety about going outside to meet anyone. […]

Posted: Friday, April 15th, 2016

Opportunities for Volunteers

Volunteers are vital to the work that we do. People from all walks of life give their time, skills and experience to support Lead’s positive impact across Scotland.    

Posted: Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015