41 jobs available in Edinburgh right now with social enterprises 🎈
Paid roles available with Lifecare, The Heart of Newhaven, Duncan Place, Cyber and Fraud Centre, Garvald, Cyrenians, Greyfriars Charteris Centre, Four Square, Changeworks, Rowan Alba, Willow Den, Aerial Art House, Edinburgh Open Workshop, The Pitt, St Columba’s Hospice, Edinburgh Food Social and Shore Psychology 🛍️
Trustee positions available with North Merchiston Club, Lavender Menace Queer Book Archive, Fathers Network Scotland, Multi Cultural Family Base, Passion4Social, Space at The Broomhouse Hub, Heart of Newhaven Community & Edinburgh Old Town Development Trust 🤝
Then an updated list of open volunteering roles available in Edinburgh with Grassmarket Community Project, LifeCare, Cyrenians, MyEdinburgh, Aerial Art House, Scran Academy, Edinburgh Community Food, Rowan Alba, Transition Edinburgh South, Sanitree, Linknet, Hive Mind Speaks, Art and Spirituality, Citadel, St Columba’s Hospice Care, Rhyze Mushrooms, The Bike Station, Edinburgh Food Social, One World Shop, Whale Arts, Goodies, Spartans Community Foundation, Think Circus, VOCAL Edinburgh, The Edinburgh Remakery, Datakirk, The Salisbury Centre, Heart of Newhaven, Space at Broomhouse Hub, Eric Liddell Community & Columcille Centre 🏛️
💼 Paid Roles
Duncan Place
Community Events Coordinator (Closing 24/08/26) – Apply Here
Community Host (Closing 31/08/26) – Apply Here
A social enterprise and charity providing community, events, and meeting space, office space for local charities, social enterprises & Community Interest Companies and a base for Duncan Place Community Hub’s own programme of community activity.
Cyrenians
Media and Stories Officer (Closing 17/08/26) – Apply Here
Key Worker, Women in Safe Homes (WiSH) (Closing 24/08/26) – Apply Here
Assistant Keyworker (Closing 31/08/26) – Apply Here
Cyrenians’ vision is of an inclusive society in which we all have the opportunities to live valued and fulfilling lives. We work to make that vision a reality through a wide range of services aimed at tackling the causes and consequences of home-lessness and through working with stakeholders across Scotland who can help us achieve this vision.
LifeCare – Trusts and Grants Fundraiser (Closing 23/08/26) – Apply Here
LifeCare has a proud 85-year history of providing uplifting, positive and practical support for older people, their vision is of a society where no older person is left alone or isolated.
Cyber and Fraud Centre Scotland
Head of Professional Services (CREST Accredited) (Closing 27/08/26) – Apply Here
Head of Business Development and Marketing (Closing 27/08/26) – Apply Here
Making Scotland a safer place to live and work online. Supporting organisations of all sizes with cyber resilience, fraud prevention, incident response & specialist professional services.
Garvald Edinburgh – Art and Print Workshop Leader (Closing 24/08/26) – Apply Here
Garvald Edinburgh provides opportunities & support for adults with learning disabilities, their workshops craft real change for people with disabilities, and beautiful things everyone can enjoy.
The Heart of Newhaven – Business Development Manager (Closing 17/08/26) – Apply Here
The Heart of Newhaven Community is a neighbourhood initiative to acquire Victoria primary school in order to create a vibrant community hub for people of all ages.
Four Square
Weekday Practitioner (Female Only) (Closing 31/08/26) – Apply Here
Weekend Practitioner for youth services (Closing 17/08/26) – Apply Here
A wide range of services aimed at providing assistance & opportunities that will enable homeless and other vulnerable people to develop the self-confidence and skills necessary for positive and sustainable independent living.
Greyfriars Charteris Centre – Duty Manager (x3) – Apply Here
A vibrant community and events venue, hosting a wide range of cultural, arts & community activities. Committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and well-managed space for all their users.
St Columba’s Hospice Care – Director of Finance – Apply Here
Hospice care can be provided at any stage of a person’s condition, not just at the end of their lives. Their goal is to improve your quality of life by offering comfort, dignity and care wherever you reside.
Aerial Art House
Self employed Instructions : Aerial fitness, Aerial straps, Aerial yoga, Aerial Hammock, Aerial Hoop (for beginners), Aerial Silks (for beginners and improvers), Contortion, Flexibility, Handstand & Yoga (any kind) – Apply Here
A circus and aerial arts space based in Restalrig, Edinburgh, offering classes and workshops for all levels and ages
Changeworks – Household Support Officer (Closing 17/08/26) – Apply Here
Changeworks is a leading organisation dedicated to decarbonising Scotland’s homes and a just transition to net zero.
Edinburgh Food Social
Lead Catering Chef – Apply Here
Event Chefs & Waitstaff – Apply Here
Edinburgh Food Social is a social enterprise teaching young people and communities about local, seasonal food. Their community food projects are supported by inclusive cookery classes & sustainable event catering
Willow Den
Bank Staff Early Years Outdoor Support Worker (Closing 14/09/26) – Apply Here
Bank Staff Early Years Outdoor Practitioner (EYOP) (Closing 14/09/26) – Apply Here
Willow Den offers fully outdoor nursery provision for children aged 3 years and not yet at primary school. They offer high-quality play, education, and learning opportunities using the outdoors as a key part of your child’s learning experience.
Edinburgh Open Workshop – Crafting/Maker/Artist/Design Teachers – Get in Touch
Edinburgh open Workshop is an open access workshop, offering affordable bays and machinery for metalwork, painting, carpentry, and textiles.
The Pitt – Front of House/Bar Staff | Baristas – Apply Here
The Pitt holds a regular programme of events in the 700 capacity event space, with coworking space, areas for children and young people and a fresh produce market at the weekends. The outdoor street food market offers up delicious food from around the world
Rowan Alba
Night Worker / Concierge – Birken Tree House (Closing 02/09/26)– Apply Here
Night Worker / Concierge – Stramullion (Closing 02/09/26) – Apply Here
Rowan Alba Ltd is a Scottish Charity supporting homeless and vulnerable individuals towards a more stable life. Rowan Alba seeks to empower vulnerable and marginalized individuals in securing and developing a fruitful and productive homelife and future.
Shore Psychology – Clinical Psychologist, Psychological Therapists, EMDR Specialists – Apply by e-mailing here, including a CV and short cover letter
Shore Psychology is a forward-thinking Social Enterprise, providing expert psychological services to individuals, groups and organisations. With a mission to deliver innovative, high quality, evidence based psychological services.
🤝 Trustee Roles
Lavender Menace Queer Book Archive – Finance Director and Board Secretary – Apply Here
Looking for a lead on finance (acting as Treasurer) and to assist and advise the board in exercising our collective responsibility to oversee the finances of the organisation; and Coordinate Board business (acting as Board Secretary) and support fellow Directors to fulfill their responsibilities in effectively governing the organisation.
North Merchiston Club – Trustee – Apply Here
Looking for people with experience in governance, finance, strategy, property, fundraising, community engagement or legal/HR, no previous board experience required just good judgement & passion for community.
Edinburgh Old Town Development Trust – Board Member – Apply Here
The requirements of the organisation are that board members live in the Old Town area of Edinburgh. The organisation works to create a vibrant & sustainable community with residents being able to actively improve their local community.
Heart of Newhaven Community – Board Member – Apply Here
The requirements of the organisation are that board members live in the Old Town area of Edinburgh. The organisation works to create a vibrant & sustainable community with residents being able to actively improve their local community.
Multi Cultural Family Base – Volunteer Board Director – Apply Here
MCFB work with children & families before problems / issues become entrenched. Working to support children & parents dealing with important transition points from the birth of a child, the move into primary school or the move to Edinburgh for families who are new migrants.
Transition Edinburgh South – Volunteer Treasurer/Trustee – Apply Here
Transition Edinburgh South (TES) works with local people and community organisations to regenerate greenspaces and community buildings. They are looking for a treasurer to join the board and help them look after the financial side of Transition Edinburgh South.
Passion4Social – Board Member – Apply Here
Passion4Social is recruiting new board members to help shape a future where accessibility is inclusive, ethical, and built into the digital world by default.
Space at The Broomhouse Hub – Trustee – Apply Here
Board Trustees have enabled Space to become the charity it is today. Space now delivers 17 projects, with 60+ staff and over 250 volunteers. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated people from all backgrounds to join our Board of Trustees.
🌱 Volunteering Roles
Hive Mind Speaks – Apply Here
- Events Lead
- Bid Writing Assistant
- Communications Lead
- Fundraising Volunteer Lead
- Business Development Lead
- People & Culture Coordinator
- Community Development Lead
- Content Creator
St Columba’s Hospice Care – Morningside Shop Volunteer – Apply Here | Stockbridge Shop Retail Volunteer – Apply Here
Edinburgh Community Food – Warehouse Volunteer – Apply Here
Rhyze Mushrooms – Farm Volunteer – Apply Here
Think Circus – Multiple Opportunities Available – Apply Here
Circus Class Assistant, Events Assistant, Young Volunteer (Ages 16/17) Content Creator, Filming & Photography, Social Media Engagement
The Edinburgh Remakery – Events & Workshops Volunteer | Sewing and Textiles Repair Cafe Volunteer – Apply Here
Sanitree – Roles for Edinburgh University Students – Apply Here
Business and Finance Manager, Sales Manager, Fundraising/Donations Officer, Social Media Manager, Events Manager, Outreach Officer, Head Designer, Head Writer
Cyrenians – Driver – Apply Here | Residential Community Volunteer – Apply Here
LifeCare – Inspiring Video Content Creator – Apply Here
Citadel Youth Centre – Volunteer Youth Worker – Apply Here
Scran Academy – Academy Programme Support Volunteer – Apply Here
Art & Spirituality – Multiple opportunities available – Apply by E-mailing Here for a chat
Website Administrator, Artist with Group Work experience, Corporate Sales Administrator, Data Entry & Communications Officer
Rowan Alba – Wellbeing & Activities Volunteer – Apply Here
WHALE Arts – Multiple opportunities available – Apply Here
Community Café Volunteer (Barista), Men’s Makers Support & Open Studio Support
VOCAL (Voice of Carers Across Lothian) – Centre Volunteer – Apply Here
One World Shop – Retail Team Volunteer – Apply Here
Goodies – Multiple opportunities available – Apply Here
Shop helper, Food collector/sorter & Cafe helper
Edinburgh Food Social – Garden Tidy Up Volunteer – Apply Here
Shrub Coop – Multiple Opportunities available – Apply Here
Trustee, Cycle Buddy, Cycle Trainer, Food Sharing Hub Volunteer, Communications Volunteer, Finance and Enterprise Volunteer, Admin Volunteer, Sewing and Mending Volunteer, Space Engineer, Bike Wrangler
The Salisbury Centre – Multiple opportunities available – Apply Here
Community Seasonal Celebrations Volunteer, Community Meals Co-host, Garden Volunteer, DIY Volunteer, Meditation Volunteer, Seed Library Volunteers, Promotion & Visual Design Volunteer, Befriender Volunteer and Trustee
