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East Lothian Third Sector Update | 12/11/2024
Funding & Grants, Government & Legislation, Opportunities & Vacancies, Organisational Updates, Training & Events, Community & Wellbeing, Volunteer Insights Sharon Young 12/11/2024 Funding & Grants, Government & Legislation, Opportunities & Vacancies, Organisational Updates, Training & Events, Community & Wellbeing, Volunteer Insights Sharon Young 12/11/2024

East Lothian Third Sector Update | 12/11/2024

Welcome to the latest Third Sector Update for East Lothian.

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East Lothian Third Sector Update | 13/08/2024
Opportunities & Vacancies, Community & Wellbeing, Government & Legislation, Organisational Updates, Volunteer Insights, Funding & Grants, Training & Events Sharon Young 15/08/2024 Opportunities & Vacancies, Community & Wellbeing, Government & Legislation, Organisational Updates, Volunteer Insights, Funding & Grants, Training & Events Sharon Young 15/08/2024

East Lothian Third Sector Update | 13/08/2024

Dear Colleague,

Welcome to the latest Third Sector Update for East Lothian.

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East Lothian Employability Summit | Booking Live
Training & Events, Opportunities & Vacancies Gordon Scott 31/07/2024 Training & Events, Opportunities & Vacancies Gordon Scott 31/07/2024

East Lothian Employability Summit | Booking Live

This event is a unique opportunity to foster partnerships and collaborations among key stakeholders in East Lothian, with a focus on identifying and implementing effective solutions to employability challenges.

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East Lothian Third Sector Update | 30/07/2024
Organisational Updates, Government & Legislation, Opportunities & Vacancies, Training & Events, Community & Wellbeing, Volunteer Insights Sharon Young 30/07/2024 Organisational Updates, Government & Legislation, Opportunities & Vacancies, Training & Events, Community & Wellbeing, Volunteer Insights Sharon Young 30/07/2024

East Lothian Third Sector Update | 30/07/2024

Welcome to the latest Third Sector Update for East Lothian.

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Foodbank - Warehouse Assistant
Opportunities & Vacancies Sharon Young 19/06/2024 Opportunities & Vacancies Sharon Young 19/06/2024

Foodbank - Warehouse Assistant

Support the Warehouse Lead to ensure the smooth running of our warehouse facility and help to drive efficiencies in the running of the food bank.

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VACANCIES - Join Our Community First East Lothian - Community Helper Project!
Opportunities & Vacancies Gordon Scott 28/05/2024 Opportunities & Vacancies Gordon Scott 28/05/2024

VACANCIES - Join Our Community First East Lothian - Community Helper Project!

As a Community Helper, you could be providing companionship, running errands, doing light housework, and offering practical support to someone in East Lothian who needs an extra hand.

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East Lothian Third Sector Update | 17/05/2024
Volunteer Insights, Organisational Updates, Government & Legislation, Training & Events, Funding & Grants, Community & Wellbeing, Opportunities & Vacancies Sharon Young 17/05/2024 Volunteer Insights, Organisational Updates, Government & Legislation, Training & Events, Funding & Grants, Community & Wellbeing, Opportunities & Vacancies Sharon Young 17/05/2024

East Lothian Third Sector Update | 17/05/2024

Welcome to the latest Third Sector Update for East Lothian.

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Fundraising Lead Vacancy | East Lothian Foodbank
Opportunities & Vacancies Gordon Scott 09/05/2024 Opportunities & Vacancies Gordon Scott 09/05/2024

Fundraising Lead Vacancy | East Lothian Foodbank

Someone with strong written communication skills and relationship building skills who is driven and well organised.

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VCEL Board Vacancies
Opportunities & Vacancies SarahCreat.es 22/02/2024 Opportunities & Vacancies SarahCreat.es 22/02/2024

VCEL Board Vacancies

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Port Seton Centre Needs You
Opportunities & Vacancies SarahCreat.es 02/02/2024 Opportunities & Vacancies SarahCreat.es 02/02/2024

Port Seton Centre Needs You

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Secondment Opportunity
Opportunities & Vacancies SarahCreat.es 18/01/2024 Opportunities & Vacancies SarahCreat.es 18/01/2024

Secondment Opportunity

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Volunteer Centre East Lothian is a Third Sector Interface (TSI) for East Lothian. We provide support, learning and development opportunities for both Individuals and Organisations. Find out more

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Us & The Community

VCEL runs a number of community services and initiatives that support local people. Here you’ll find information which might be of benefit if you live within East Lothian

Directory

Browse our online directory of voluntary organisations to learn about services and activities available in East Lothian.

Support & Wellbeing

Find information here on wellbeing support services available to young people and adults in East Lothian.

Training & Events

We host a number of different workshops, training sessions and other events in East Lothian which are open to all.

Volunteering Opportunities

Search our list of volunteering opportunities to find something that suits your own interests and availability.

Awards

Recognising and celebrating the achievements of East Lothian’s volunteers is such a special highlight every year.

Community Pantry

The Fa’side Community Food Pantry is free and open to all. Find opening times and details here. Donations welcome!

Kindness Cafe

East Lothian Lottery

Support for Young People

Employability

Community FAQs

Us & Organisations

VCEL provides a whole range of information and services for local organisations working in East Lothian. You can find out more here

Recruiting Volunteers

Looking for volunteers or wanting to register opportunities for individuals or businesses to get involved with your cause? Here’s how

Social Enterprise

More on what social enterprises are and how they play a vital role in the community.

Start Ups

Being inspired to set up a charity, community group or social enterprise is a great thing. We’re here to advise, guide and support you with everything you need to know.

Young People

Find information on our Youth Befriending Service bringing positivity to the lives of vulnerable young people living within East Lothian.

For Trustees

We’re always here to give trustees any support or advice they need, as well as access to training and information.

Book a room

Looking to hire a room for a meeting, training or simply a quiet space? We have just the location.

Training & Events

Organisation FAQs

Funding

Resources

About Us

VCEL works at the heart of the East Lothian community, providing support, advice and advocacy for individuals and organisations across the voluntary sector.

What We Do

Everything we do at VCEL is geared towards building empowered, resilient and thriving communities.

What’s On

There’s always something good happening in East Lothian. And you can be part of it. From events to training and workshops; here’s whats on.

Third Sector Network

Learn more about our involvement with the Third Sector Network here.

Our Team

You can get to know us more by meeting the VCEL team here.

Our Partnerships

We’re proud to work in partnership with many organisations. Learn more about them here.

General FAQs