Community Engagement Volunteer Edinburgh & Lothian Libraries

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Engagement Volunteer Libraries (Edinburgh and the Lothians)

Be the voice of Marie Curie in your local library network

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community Were looking for dedicatedCommunity Engagement Volunteersto support Marie Curies outreach efforts across libraries inEdinburgh and the Lothians. This is a unique opportunity to help raise awareness of the vital support services Marie Curie offers to people living with terminal illness and their families.

Why Volunteer with Us

At Marie Curie we believe everyone should have access to the care and support they need at the end of life. By volunteering with us youll help ensure our services are visible and accessible in trusted public spaces especially local libraries.

What Youll Be Doing

As a Community Engagement Volunteer supporting libraries you will:

• Take responsibility for36 local libraries depending on your location.
• Build positive relationships withlibrary staffand engage withlibrary userswhere appropriate.
• Monitor stock levels ofMarie Curie information materialsand top them up as needed.
• Record stock checks and activity using a simpleMicrosoft Office form and return it to the Community Engagement Team.
• Look out for additional opportunities within the library to shareMarie Curies Information & Support resources.
• Act as alocal ambassadorfor Marie Curie promoting our services and values.

What Were Looking For

We welcome volunteers who are:

• Passionate about improving care for people with terminal illness and their loved ones.
• Active in their local community and able to share Marie Curies vision.
• Strong communicators with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Team players who can collaborate with staff and fellow volunteers.
• Committed to upholding our values ofhonesty openness and integrity.

What Youll Gain

• A meaningful opportunity to support a cause that matters.
• A chance to develop new skills or share your existing expertise.
• Full training and ongoing support from ourCommunity Engagement Team.
• Reimbursement of agreedreasonable out-of-pocket expenses.
• A rewarding experience that contributes to yourpersonal and professional growth.

Ready to Make a Difference

If youre enthusiastic about community engagement and want to help ensure everyone has access to the support they need wed love to hear from you

Apply now and become a part of something truly meaningful.

Marie Curie is committed to being a diverse and inclusive charity. We aim to demonstrate support for all our staff and volunteers valuing each individuals contribution regardless of age gender gender identity sexual orientation marital status civil partnership status disability nationality race religion or belief. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to our staff and volunteers and to taking steps to ensure our staff and volunteers are protected from discrimination.

For more information or if you have any questions regarding this volunteer role please contact the Elliot Taylory Volunteer Services Officer on or on0.

ABOUT US

Every day of your life matters from the first to the last. When you volunteer for Marie Curie you understand that better than ever. Were a passionate committed and diverse team of more than 4400 staff and 6500 volunteers here for people living with any terminal illness and their families. We offer expert care guidance and support to help them get the most from the time they have left.