Job and Volunteering Opportunities
LASC – Activity Worker
LASC are looking for an experienced, motivated, enthusiastic and friendly worker to join their team with a lead role in planning and delivering activities for children and young people in P4- P7.
Hours of work (term time): Mon-Thurs 2.00-6.00 & Fri 11.30-6.00. Hours vary during school holidays.
Rate of pay: living wage rate or above dependent on qualifications, age and experience.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT VALERIE OR ROBBIE ON
Email: lasckids@gmail.com
Mobile: 07939-602880
The BIG Project – Treasurer
The BIG Project supports 5–18-year-olds in the Broomhouse area of Edinburgh, through open access and universal youth clubs, an arts programme (including a music and drama club) as well as a jam-packed holiday programme!
As Treasurer, you’ll play a part in ensuring that the project’s finances are well managed and clear. We are looking for someone organised, reliable with some basic understanding of financial processes.
If you’re keen to find out more about this volunteer opportunity or to apply, please contact info@thebigproject.org.uk with your CV and a covering letter.
The BIG Project – Chair
The BIG Project supports 5–18-year-olds in the Broomhouse area of Edinburgh, through open access and universal youth clubs, an arts programme (including a music and drama club) as well as a jam-packed holiday programme!
They are looking for a dedicated Volunteer Chair to lead their board of trustees. If you have some leadership experience and are keen to make a difference, this is a great opportunity to support a project that aims to improve the lives of children and young people in the Broomhouse community. As Chair, you’ll play a key role in supporting and guiding the board of trustees through the project’s strategic plans.
If you’re keen to find out more about this opportunity or to apply, please contact info@thebigproject.org.uk with your CV and a covering letter.
Screen Education Edinburgh – Overnight Youth Worker
Screen Education Edinburgh are seeking an Overnight Youth Worker for our BFI Film Academy PM Easter Residential Course, taking place at Loretto Senior School, Musselburgh, from 4th to 10th April.
Shift time: 9pm to 9am
Duration: 2 to 4 overnight shifts during the residential period
Rate of pay: £16.15 per hour
The role involves supporting and supervising 32 young people from across the UK during overnight hours. You will help facilitate appropriate evening and night-time activities, ensure the safety and wellbeing of all learners, and remain available on call to respond to any issues or concerns that arise.
Accommodation is provided for the duration of your shifts, including access to a private room and shower facilities. Breakfast will also be provided at the end of each shift.
Please email admin@screen-ed.org for more information
Scran Academy – Youth Development Food Worker
Scran Academy is looking for a Youth Development Food Worker who will work to support young people to gain confidence, experience and skills using food and cooking. The successful candidate will help change the lives of young people facing exclusion by supporting them using food and cooking as a vehicle to build skills and confidence.
Hours: 35 hours pw
Salary: £25,750-£28,900
Closing date: Tuesday 17th March at 10am
FetLor Youth Club – Chief Executive Officer
This is a rare opportunity to lead a much-loved and highly respected organisation through a period of meaningful change. As CEO, you will be the driving force behind FetLor’s strategic direction, its partnerships and the continued development of its talented team.
You will be accountable for three core areas: leading the FetLor team, building and sustaining partnerships that strengthen the support available to young people, and creating a strategic plan that ensures the long-term sustainability of the organisation.
- Part time – 30 hours (£50,000)
- £62,500 pro-rata
- Closing 3rd April 2026
R2 – Community Coordinator, North Edinburgh
Edinburgh Council and R2 members are coming together to recruit a co-ordinator for a new initiative, Team Around the Community (TAC), in north Edinburgh. Team Around the Community (TAC) aims to create a place-based, partnership approach to respond at the earliest stage of need and prevent escalation for children and their families.
They expect the co-ordinator to map support available to families in the described area and based on what is found develop a plan for implementation. The focus of this will, initially, be about bringing relevant practitioners together to support relational practice.
This role is funded by Edinburgh Council and will be hosted by MYDG (Muirhouse Youth Development Group) for one year initially.
Hours: Full time
Salary: £37,000
Closing 30th March 2026