If you’re a University of Edinburgh staff member or student, the University and the Edinburgh University Students’ Association can provide you with support in volunteering in the local area.
The University’s A Day to Make a Difference initiative gives every member of staff an additional day of paid leave to volunteer for a charity, organisation or other good cause. To use your day, you need to request it on People and Money and your line manager needs to approve it.
This is covered under the University’s special leave policy. More information will be found in the policy under “Volunteering Activities”.
Here is some policy guidance and some questions and answers that you might helpful when starting your volunteering journey.
There are lots of websites to help you find a volunteering opportunity that is right for you.
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