• Tag: event

    2025 Volunteer Recruitment Fair

    Ellis on 15 January, 2025

    Volunteer Midlothian is hosting their annual Volunteer Recruitment Fair.

    Join us on Thursday 27 February 10AM – 2.30PM, at St John’s and King’s Park Church in Dalkeith (opposite Morrisons).

    Local and national volunteer involving organisations will be there promoting their volunteering opportunities.

    The event is an ideal opportunity to meet organisations and find out more about what volunteering has to offer. There will be a warm welcome at the door by Volunteer Midlothian and free refreshments with a seating area for networking. Lots of organisations will be there with information stalls and a variety of volunteering opportunities!

    What’s it all about?

    At times when we do so much online, promoting volunteering with an in-person recruitment event is a great way to connect with people and to build relationships between organisations and potential volunteers on the spot. The event features stalls from local organisations, free refreshments, and lots of networking opportunities!

    There are many reasons why we promote volunteering, it’s a great way to meet new people, get involved, get busy, learn new skills, pass on experience, help improve your own and others’ mental and physical health, help the environment, boost your CV and more.

    If you are thinking about volunteering but not quite sure where to begin, or if you’re an organisation looking to recruit volunteers, then this event is perfect for you!

    For more information, email info@volunteermidlothian.org.uk or call 0131 660 9471.

    Check out this video from the 2023 Recruitment Fair:

    Midlothian Older People’s Assembly 2024

    Ellis on 31 October, 2024

    Join us at our 2024 Midlothian Older People’s Assembly, where you can learn about services, support, and resources that support a good life for all older people in Midlothian.

    Register now!

    Pop in, have a browse of our 20 information stalls and collect your free copy of the new transport guide for Midlothian 2024.

    There will be staff and representatives from various guest organisations that can assist you to achieve the kind of life you want to live. 

    Learn about local services, connect with peers, have good conversations, share experiences and voice your opinions on important issues affecting older individuals. Don’t miss out on this exciting gathering. Register now, to let us know you are joining us!

    Date:

    Thursday 28 November 2024, 11am – 1.30pm. Tea, coffee, and lunch provided!

    Location:

    St John’s & King’s Park Church, Dalkeith, Midlothian, EH22 1HJ (opposite Morrisons).

    Contact Info:

    For more information, contact MVA.

    Funding Workshop: Climate & Environment Funding Opportunities

    Ellis on 27 August, 2024

    RESCHEDULED: TUESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 18:30

    This workshop will now take place on Tuesday 24 September 18:30. Existing registrations are still valid.

    Join us for an online workshop on community-led climate action funding providers and find out what goes into writing a successful bid.

    This workshop is in collaboration with the Midlothian Climate Action Network.

    In the session, we aim to identify the main funding providers in relation to community-led climate action and/or environmental projects. We’ll also provide advice on what constitutes a good funding application and hopefully be able answer any questions you may have.

    This funding workshop will take place on Teams, a link to join the meeting will be sent out to after registering.

    Register on Eventbrite

    Any questions? Contact hub@midlothianclimateaction.org.uk

     

     

    Ready, Teddy, Go! Success for Young Volunteers’ Event

    Ellis on 5 August, 2024

    After two weeks of planning and learning about event management, young people from across Midlothian came together to host a Teddy Bears Picnic for local children and their families. The event took place on Friday 2 August 2024 in Dalkeith Country Park Community Garden, and was facilitated by Volunteer Midlothian. We had 80 parents/ carers and children in attendance. The volunteers designed a famous bears treasure hunt and there was a pop up café serving refreshments and snacks. Children had the opportunity to meet the bear and guess his name, the children were so excited they could bearly contain themselves!

    Young volunteers welcoming guests to the ‘Teddy Bear’s Picnic’ event.

    Carey Douglas, Youth Coordinator at Volunteer Midlothian said:

    “The young people were full of enthusiasm and energy from the get go.  They became a team very quickly and worked hard to plan and host the event which was a roaring success, I am very proud of them all for their commitment and hard work.”

    When asked about the volunteering experience, one volunteer said:

    “I enjoyed organising the event and deciding what to include.  I enjoyed working as a team and meeting new people.  I enjoyed welcoming the children on the day and seeing all the smiley faces.  Its been great everyone has been very supportive.”

    A member of the public who came along to the event said:

    “This is the third event I have been to in the garden it is such a safe space there is always someone on the gate so you can let the kids enjoy their treasure hunt, I had a cuppa.  It is such a great event well done to the young volunteers for organising it.  I will be back again next year!”

    A young guest at the event said:

    “It was Pawsome!”

    The event was the culmination of two weeks of hard work from the young volunteers, who met weekly to plan the event as part of Volunteer Midlothian’s Summer Youth Programme, ‘Event Volunteers’.  The young volunteers took part in team working activities, they learned about poster design principals, marketing, customer service, planning and communication.  With the latter in mind young people also helped at our conversation café funded by UK Shared Prosperity fund.  The café is dedicated to helping learners in Midlothian enhance their English speaking abilities. 

    The young volunteers will all now receive Saltire Awards as recognition for organising and hosting this unbearably special event!

    Thank you to everyone who came along and supported our volunteers! Learn more about our Transform project for young people here.

    Article by Carey Douglas, Volunteer Midlothian.

    Teddy Bear’s Picnic at Dalkeith Community Garden

    Ellis on 29 July, 2024

    Young volunteers have been working hard over the summer holidays to organise a FREE Teddy Bear’s Picnic for local children and families. The event will take place this Friday 2 August from 13:00-15:00 at Dalkeith Country Park Community Garden (opposite St. Mary’s Church)🌱

    We’d love to see you there to support our volunteers! We will supply snacks & drinks, but if you want to bring a picnic & blanket please do – don’t forget your special guest 🧸