• Volunteer Development East Lothian is part of a national network of volunteer centres
• Our aim is to promote and develop volunteering within East  Lothian  and help make volunteering a positive experience for the volunteer, volunteer engaging agency and the community at large.

What do we do?

• We provide information about volunteering work on behalf of agencies who engage volunteers.
• We provide access to training for volunteers and volunteer managers.
• We believe in breaking down barriers to participation in volunteering.
• We work to recognise and celebrate the work that volunteers do and respect their views.

Volunteer Centre East Lothian,
Poldrate Granary,
Poldrate,
Haddington,
EH41 4DA
Phone: 01620 829036     Fax: 01620 82903
e-mail: info@vdel.co.uk    website: www.vdel.co.uk

For volunteers and what they say...

• "Structure to the day"
• "The chance to use old skills or learn new ones"
• "Social contact and contributing to the community"
• "Work experience and references"
• "Achieving a new challenge"
• "Increased confidence"
• "A break from the past"
• "A real sense of satisfaction from doing something worthwhile"

Looking for advice...

• Talk to us  if you are unsure about what you want to do or whether voluntary work is right for you.
• We can assist with other issues which may affect your voluntary work such as disability, recent illness or lack of confidence.
• You can make an appointment at our office in Haddington or one of our advisors can arrange to visit you.

VDEL is a Company Limited by guarntee no.230099 and a recognised as a charity Scottish Charity no. SCO29045