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Volunteer Centre East Lothian
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VCEL provides support and opportunities for voluntary organisations, social enterprises, individuals and volunteers across the wonderful region of East Lothian
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💻✨ The Turing Trust is calling for volunteers!
Are you passionate about IT and education?
www.volunteereastlothian.org.uk/volunteering...
#VolunteerOpportunity #ITRefurbishment #DigitalInclusion #TechForGood #TheTuringTrust #MakeADifference #EastLothianVolunteers #EmpowerThroughTechnology
November 27, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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🌟 Volunteer Opportunity Alert! 🌟

NHS Lothian is on the lookout for amazing Ward Helpers at East Lothian Community Hospital! 🏥

www.volunteereastlothian.org.uk/volunteering...

#VolunteerWithNHS #EastLothian #MakeADifference #WardHelper #CommunityCare #NHSVolunteers #GiveBack #VolunteerOpportunity
November 26, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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🌟 Start Your Learning Journey for FREE! 🌟
Are you interested in a career in Early Learning and Childcare?
📧 elworks@eastlothian.gov.uk
📞 01620 827262
#EarlyLearning #ChildcareCareers #EastLothian #FreeCourses #CareerChange #LifelongLearning #EdinburghCollege #EastLothianWorks #EducationOpportunity
November 25, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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🌱 Climate action is a key part of building community wealth in East Lothian.
Energy upgrades, local food, circular economy—local solutions with big impact.

Let’s build a greener, fairer future together!

🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/EastLothianCWB

#CommunityWealthBuilding #ClimateChange #EastLothian
November 20, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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💷 Wealth generated locally should benefit local people.

From community lending to credit unions, we’re building financial systems that work for East Lothian.

Let’s put financial power back in local hands.

🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/EastLothianCWB

#localfinance #investlocal #anchorinstitutions #CWB
November 19, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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🚨 Become a Community First Responder – Make a Difference! 🚨
North Berwick Community First Responders need volunteers!

www.volunteereastlothian.org.uk/volunteering...

#NorthBerwick #CommunityFirstResponder #Volunteer #SaveLives #ScottishAmbulance #MakeADifference
November 19, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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🎄 Christmas Craft Fayre 🎄
📅 Saturday, 29th November 2025
📍 Hollies Community Hub
🎅 Santa’s Grotto
📞 07877 166 225
📧 Ian.l.Veterans@gmail.com
#ChristmasCraftFayre #MusselburghEvents #FamilyFun #SantaGrotto #Christmas2025 #EastLothian #FestiveSeason #CraftFair #CommunityEvent #SupportLocal
November 18, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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🏡 Your community. Your spaces.

Community Wealth Building helps communities reclaim and revitalise local assets.

Check out how we’re doing it in East Lothian!
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/EastLothianCWB

📸 Photo Credits: Emma Martin Photography and Tom Duffin (© Visit East Lothian)

#CWB #EastLothian
November 18, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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🌟 Haddington Bridge Centre is looking for new Board Members! 🌟
Passionate about community and making a difference?
#Volunteer #Community #Haddington #MakeADifference
www.volunteereastlothian.org.uk/volunteering...
November 18, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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📣 Let’s grow businesses that grow with us!

Plural ownership means businesses run by the people—for the people.

From co-ops to social enterprises, this model builds a stronger East Lothian.

🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/EastLothianCWB

#CommunityWealthBuilding #PluralOwnership #SocialEnterprise #CWB
November 17, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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💸 Where we spend matters.

Procurement is a powerful tool for change. By prioritising local suppliers and leveraging community benefits, we can help build a stronger economy.

🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/EastLothianCWB

#CommunityWealthBuilding #ProgressiveProcurement #EastLothian #AnchorInstitutions #CWB
November 13, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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East Lothian’s CWB model is built on 6 powerful pillars, which guide how we build a fairer, stronger, and more resilient economy.

Follow along as we break down each one in the coming days.
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/EastLothianCWB

#CommunityWealthBuilding #EastLothian #FairEconomy #CWBPillars
November 11, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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💬 What if the local economy truly worked for local people?

Community Wealth Building (CWB) is about building shared prosperity—right here in East Lothian.

✨ Follow along as we explore the pillars of CWB over the next two weeks.

bit.ly/EastLothianCWB

#CommunityWealthBuilding #EastLothian #CWB
November 10, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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East Lothian Community Lottery Website Downtime – Service Update

Over the weekend, our lottery website experienced an unexpected period of downtime due to a power outage at a third-party server provider.

We apologise for the ongoing interruption. Once restored, the draw results immediately.
November 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Apply now! Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund (Year 5) closes 14 Nov @ 11:59pm.

💬 Join our Q&A session on 6 Nov, 10:30–11:30am to get support and ask questions.

👉 vcel.tfaforms.net/99?eventid=a...

#VCEL #WellbeingFund #EastLothian #CommunityFunding
October 30, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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🌟 Ready to Walk Your Way to Better Health? 🌟
Join our FREE Nordic Wellbeing Walks – Beginner Class!
📞 Call Parvine on 07718 117585
📧 Email: pwoodger@eastlothian.gov.uk
#NordicWalking #Wellbeing #GetActive #FreeFitness #EastLothian
October 13, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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📣 Booking Now Open!
Join us for the Third Sector Annual Conference 2025 – Facing the Future Together, a day of inspiration, connection, and collaboration for East Lothian’s Third Sector.

📅 12th November | Royal Musselburgh Golf Club
🔗 www.volunteereastlothian.org.uk/all-news/93d...
October 6, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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🍽️ Fa’side Community Kitchen Needs Lunchtime Volunteers!

Get involved, make a difference, and join a great team! 💛

www.volunteereastlothian.org.uk/volunteering...

#VolunteerOpportunity #CommunityKitchen #EastLothianVolunteers #GiveBack #FaSideKitchen
September 11, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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🎉 Calling All Cheer Champions! 🎉

Meet the newest superhero in town — the Cheer Volunteer! 🦸‍♀️🦸

www.volunteereastlothian.org.uk/volunteering...

#VolunteerWithUs #CheerSquad #PainConcern #EastLothianEvents #MakeSomeNoise #SupportFundraisers #ChronicPainAwareness #FeelGoodVolunteering
September 11, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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🎶 NHS East Lothian is on the lookout for musical volunteers! 🎻🎸

www.volunteereastlothian.org.uk/volunteering...

#VolunteerOpportunity #NHSArts #EastLothian #MusicForHealing #TonicArts
September 9, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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🌊Coastal Communities Museum is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join their friendly team! No historic expertise needed 🏛️

www.volunteereastlothian.org.uk/volunteering...

#VolunteerOpportunity #MuseumVolunteers #EastLothian #GetInvolved #LocalHistory #CoastalCommunitiesMuseum
September 9, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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🌟Haddington Citizens Advice Bureau is recruiting Generalist Advisers🌟
📍 This is a meaningful way to give back to the community and be a lifeline for those in need.
#VolunteerWithUs #HaddingtonCAB #EastLothianVolunteers #CitizensAdvice #MakeADifference

www.volunteereastlothian.org.uk/volunteering...
September 8, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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🎉 Wallyford’s Breakfast Club Needs You! 🍞🥣☕

www.volunteereastlothian.org.uk/volunteering...

Let’s make mornings brighter for our kids 🌞 #WallyfordBreakfastClub #CommunitySupport #VolunteerOpportunity
August 28, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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🌟 Starfish Recovery Café Needs Board Members! 🌟

www.volunteereastlothian.org.uk/volunteering...

#StarfishRecovery #BoardOpportunity #MakeADifference #RecoverySupport
August 19, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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🌟 Volunteer Role – Musselburgh CAB 🌟
Position: Over 60's Project Administrator

www.volunteereastlothian.org.uk/volunteering...

#Volunteer #MusselburghCAB #CommunitySupport #Over60sProject
August 19, 2025 at 3:56 PM