Volunteers for hire in Edinburgh

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    6,262

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills13%
    Customer Service10%
    Time Management6%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree39%
    High school diploma or GED36%
    Master's degree15%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year20%
    1-2 years10%
    3-5 years18%
  • Current company

    Big Hearts Community Trust
    About Youth
    Barnton Bunker
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year22%
    1-2 years17%
    2-5 years31%

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Last updated: 20 Aug 2026

Volunteer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Edinburgh: £28,069 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420£37,158 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Volunteer

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    BTECNVQFirst Aid CertificationGermanFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    ResearchUser ResearchCustomer ServiceProject ManagementIT Project ManagementIT
  • Volunteer

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresFirst AidHand HygieneCharity and Third-Sector Experience

    Skills

    Driving LicenceMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelPresentation SoftwareWord Processing
  • Volunteer First Aider

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Paediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidPaediatric First AidFirst Aid Administration

    Skills

    Time ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportCustomer InteractionCash HandlingCleaning
  • Volunteer Assistant Coach

    Dalkeith

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationCPR

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsCoachingSports CoachingExperience Working with Children
  • Teacher (Volunteer)

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    ChildcareEvent PlanningExperience Working with Children

    Skills

    GCSEPhotographyEnglishMathsSalesRetail Sales
  • Front of House Volunteer

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Safety

    Skills

    Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft OutlookEmail SoftwareMicrosoft Word

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What's the average time to fill a volunteer role?

The average time to fill a volunteer role is 40 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do volunteers tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a volunteer include: communication skills, customer service and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for a volunteer?

Common licenses or certifications for volunteers include: First Aid, First Aid Certification and Food Hygiene Certificate.

What are some job titles related to volunteers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to volunteers include: front of house volunteer, front of house bakery assistant and admin volunteer.

What level of education is common for a volunteer?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a volunteer in Edinburgh, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a volunteer?

Most volunteers have 12 years of professional experience.

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