Focus on 3rd Sector Organisations

With lots of things opened up again and new activities on offer, we’re highlighting each of the organisations that took part in the Spring Fling and what they currently offer to the hospital community. Programmes of activity change so it’s best to contact each organisation if you are interested in any of the workshops and sessions.

The Volunteer Hub at the Royal Edinburgh

During the Spring Fling, Volunteer Edinburgh ran “Wild Birds, Free Minds”, a series of workshops offering participants the chance to learn to identify birds by sight and song. The workshops were run by Kat, an ornithologist who volunteered her time. Kat’s special skill is identifying birds by their song, and over the course of six sessions she shared her knowledge and skill with participants. The events were exceptionally popular. One enthusiastic participant said: “It was brilliant! I really enjoyed it. I especially liked looking through the binoculars at the birds.”

Volunteer Edinburgh has worked closely with hospital patients since the 1990s and were invited to join the hospital community on site in 2008. We recruit and support volunteers from both the patient community and the public, creating roles around individuals to be of greatest benefit to themselves and the hospital. We support people to build their skills and confidence and to move on in their recovery, volunteering, or career.

Volunteer Edinburgh Programme

Board Games Group in the library on a Thursday 11.00am – 12.00pm – come and play!

Library books, magazines, CDs and DVDs – drop in for a quiet browse Monday to Thursday www.volunteeredinburgh.org.uk

Library of Things – we have a wide array of useful and entertaining ‘things’ in our library (picnic set, foot spa, painting kit etc.) Get in touch to see if we have what you need.

You can reach us on 0131 537 6175 or REH@volunteeredinburgh.org.uk. Alternatively, we can be found in the Mackinnon House conservatory or library, Monday to Thursday.