Over the past twelve years, Edinburgh Garden Partners has developed a unique approach to addressing the risks of social isolation in our communities.

By matching volunteers who are looking for a space to grow with local garden owners who have a space to share, our garden partnerships create meaningful and lasting social connections between people of different ages and cultural backgrounds.

It is the shared interest in gardening and the exchange of skills, knowledge and life experience that make our garden partnerships so special and rewarding for everyone involved.

The position of Volunteering Development Coordinator is an exciting opportunity for someone who is a natural collaborator to support, connect and grow our brilliant community of garden volunteers. The role involves working closely with our Project Coordinator and provides opportunities for learning and development in all aspects of the work of the charity, as well as bringing your own skills and experience.

This is a permanent position, subject to successful continuation funding. There is flexibility for the successful candidate to work either 21 or 28 hours (3 or 4 days) a week, and to decide a working pattern in discussion with EGP. Some evening and weekend work will be required to cover volunteer events and training. EGP strives to be an employer that promotes the wellbeing of its staff: the postholder will receive the pro-rata equivalent of 25 days holiday entitlement plus 8 public holidays, employer’s pension contribution, as well as opportunities for flexible working and training and development.

EGP is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity in ability, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, class and other protected characteristics and are committed to improving diversity amongst our staff, trustees and within our volunteer community. We encourage individuals from Black and ethnic minority communities, as well as those who identify as having protected characteristics to apply for this role.

If you would like to discuss the role or any additional requirements you may have during the application process, please get in touch with our Project Coordinator, Debs Hahn at debs@edinburghgardenpartners.org.uk or 0131 347 0529

Since 2011, Edinburgh Garden Partners (EGP) has developed a unique approach to addressing social isolation in our communities. By matching volunteers who are looking for a space to grow, with garden owners who have a space to share, our garden partnerships create meaningful and lasting social connections between people of different ages and backgrounds. The shared interest in gardening and exchange of skills, knowledge and life experience make our garden partnerships so special and rewarding for everyone involved.

In October 2022, having weathered the Covid pandemic and with a growing team of staff and trustees on board, we reviewed our strategic plan and reaffirmed our commitment to the Vision, Mission and Values which make EGP who we are. Now with a renewed focus, we are looking to recruit new trustees to join the team.

We are particularly interested in hearing from people with an experience of - or interest in learning about - charity finance, as we expect to elect a new Treasurer in the next couple of years. However, this is not a requirement. Most of all, we are looking for someone who is committed to the values and ethos of EGP, and who has the time and energy to contribute to our thriving community of volunteers and garden owners.

Over the past eleven years, Edinburgh Garden Partners has developed a unique approach to addressing the risks of social isolation in our communities.

By matching volunteers who are looking for a space to grow with local garden owners who have a space to share, our garden partnerships create meaningful and lasting social connections between people of different ages and cultural backgrounds.

It is the shared interest in gardening and the exchange of skills, knowledge and life experience that make our garden partnerships so special and rewarding for everyone involved.

The position of Volunteering Development Coordinator is an exciting opportunity for someone who is a natural collaborator to support, connect and grow our brilliant community of volunteers.

Reports to: Project Coordinator

This is a permanent position, subject to successful continuation funding. The post is 3 days a week, which can be worked flexibly in discussion with EGP. EGP strives to be an employer that promotes the wellbeing of its staff: the postholder will receive the pro-rata equivalent of 25 days holiday entitlement plus 8 public holidays, employer’s pension contribution, as well as opportunities for flexible working and training and development.

EGP is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity in ability, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, class and other protected characteristics and are committed to improving diversity amongst our staff, trustees and within our volunteer community. We encourage individuals from Black and ethnic minority communities, as well as those who identify as having protected characteristics to apply for this role.

Over the past 11 years, Edinburgh Garden Partners (EGP) has developed a unique approach to addressing the risks of social isolation in our communities. By matching volunteers who are looking for a space to grow with local garden owners who have a space to share, our garden partnerships create meaningful and lasting social connections between people of different ages and cultural backgrounds. It is the shared interest in gardening and the exchange of skills, knowledge and life experience that make our garden partnerships so special and rewarding for everyone involved.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, we have learnt even more about the importance of connection with each other and connection to our local environment. Now, with funding in place for the next three years, we are looking for three new trustees to join our board and help develop EGP over the second half of our strategic plan (which you can find on our website: edinburghgardenpartners.org.uk/about-us).

We are particularly interested in hearing from people with experience of issues relating to older people and social care; people with skills in marketing and communications; and people with an understanding of the voluntary sector and charity governance. But most of all, we are looking for people who are committed to the values and ethos of EGP, and who have the time and energy to contribute to our thriving community of volunteers and garden owners. If that sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Reports to: Board of Trustees

Over the past 10 years, Edinburgh Garden Partners (EGP) has developed a unique approach to addressing the risks of social isolation in our communities. By matching volunteers who are looking for a space to grow with local garden owners who have a space to share, our garden partnerships create meaningful and lasting social connections between people of different ages and cultural backgrounds. It is the shared interest in gardening and the exchange of skills, knowledge and life experience that make our garden partnerships so special and rewarding for everyone involved.

We are looking for a Project Coordinator who is committed to our values and has the skills and energy to develop the organisation and further EGP’s mission. This is an exciting and dynamic role which blends responsibility for project delivery and day-to-day operations, with longer-term planning and development.

You will therefore have skills in strategic leadership, experience of project management and volunteer management, and be highly organised and capable of working with a large degree of autonomy. You will also be a natural collaborator who thrives on building good relationships and partnerships with colleagues, multiple stakeholders and external organisations.

The Project Coordinator will report to the Board of Trustees, working with them on strategy and fundraising. You will also have line management responsibility for EGP’s Volunteering Development Coordinator, working closely together to create new garden partnerships, facilitate the matching process and to ensure safe and supported garden sharing experiences for all.

This is a permanent position, subject to continued funding. We anticipate filling this as a full-time post (35 hours per week) but are willing to consider alternative arrangements for the right candidate. EGP strives to be an employer that promotes the wellbeing of its staff. The postholder will receive an annual holiday entitlement of 25 days plus 8 public holidays, employer’s pension contribution, as well as opportunities for flexible working, training and development.