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? We’re looking for dedicated Community Engagement Volunteers to support Marie Curie’s outreach efforts across libraries in Edinburgh 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, you’ll help ensure our services are visible and accessible in trusted public spaces — especially local libraries.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Community Engagement Volunteer supporting libraries, you will:

• Take responsibility for 3–6 local libraries, depending on your location.
• Build positive relationships with library staff and engage with library users where appropriate.
• Monitor stock levels of Marie Curie information materials and top them up as needed.
• Record stock checks and activity using a simple Microsoft Office form and return it to the Community Engagement Team.
• Look out for additional opportunities within the library to share Marie Curie’s Information & Support resources.
• Act as a local ambassador for Marie Curie, promoting our services and values.

What We’re 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 Curie’s vision.
• Strong communicators with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Team players who can collaborate with staff and fellow volunteers.
• Committed to upholding our values of honesty, openness, and integrity.

What You’ll 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 our Community Engagement Team.
• Reimbursement of agreed reasonable out-of-pocket expenses.
• A rewarding experience that contributes to your personal and professional growth.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re enthusiastic about community engagement and want to help ensure everyone has access to the support they need, we’d 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 individual’s 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 [email protected]  or on 0800 304 7032.

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. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 6,500 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.

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