Where can you volunteer?
We have different roles supporting people with learning in:
Fife
Dundee
East Lothian
North Lanarkshire
Aberdeen City
We are also looking for volunteers to support with befriending in:
Fife (adults and young carers aged 12-18)
What will you be doing?
We offer a personalised service to learners and befriendees, which means every person has different goals and interests. Volunteers can support with lots of different types of learning and areas. You can take part in:
- Supporting a learner or befriendee 1 to 1
- Helping with subjects like literacy, numeracy, form-filling, communication and digital skills
- Supporting a group of learners to achieve a qualification
- Supporting a Learning Coordinator
- Helping us develop learning resources like our Open University in Scotland digital skills course
- Contributing to advertising Lead’s work by recording videos, taking photos and sharing your story
What are the benefits of volunteering?
- Meet new people
- Develop your interpersonal and communication skills
- Make a difference to inequality by widening access to learning
- Develop your CV – many volunteers have gained or changed employment by volunteering with us!
- Self development through volunteer training
- Volunteer flexibly around your other commitments
Want to make a difference by becoming a volunteer?
Thanks so much for your interest! Please fill in our enquiry form and a member of our head office will be in touch with the next steps to becoming a volunteer.
Check out our project pages to learn more about each project.
Do you have some questions about volunteering?
Make sure you take a look at our Volunteer FAQ’s to see if they can help. If not, get in contact with our Head Office either with enquiries@lead.org.uk or by calling 0131 228 9441.
