Volunteers for hire in Edinburgh
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Organisational Skills11%Customer Service7%Education level
High school diploma or GED45%Master's degree24%Bachelor's degree21%Years of experience
3-5 years40%Less than a year20%1-2 years20%Current company
British Heart Foundation
Oxfam
Army Cadet Force
Time at current job
Less than a year29%1-2 years29%2-5 years29%
Browse Indeed's database of 6,417 profiles for Volunteers in Edinburgh
Last updated: 9 Oct 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
Creative WritingSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementResearchGardeningOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceVolunteer Assistant Coach
Dalkeith
Licenses & certifications
First AidNPLQFirst Aid CertificationCPRSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsExperience Working with ChildrenCustomer ServiceSwimmingVolunteer Swim Coach
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
NPLQSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsFirst AidMicrosoft PowerpointPractical Woodwork Classes Support (Volunteer)
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementMentor and Peer Support ExperienceMentoringTeaching Assistant (Volunteer)
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme MembershipTeachingSkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceHospitalityChildcareFirst AidDomicillary Care Worker
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareSafeguarding CertificationGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)NVQUK GDPRInfection Prevention & Control+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsAssisted Living ExperienceHome CareCare PlansCare Experience
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What's the average time to fill a volunteer role?
The average time to fill a volunteer role is 43 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, organisational skills and customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for volunteers?
Common licenses or certifications for volunteers include: Driving Licence, Food Hygiene and Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Membership.
What are some job titles related to volunteers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to volunteers include: teaching assistant (volunteer), psychological support volunteer and volunteer swim coach.
What level of education is common for a volunteer?
High school diploma or GED 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 3 years of professional experience.
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