Charity registered in Scotland SC043871
People Know How is a social innovation organisation set up to help and support people to discover their strengths and assets; to address challenges and harness opportunities. We fundamentally believe people know how to achieve their full potential and seek to empower them towards their goals.
We are an organisation founded upon the principles of Social Innovation. Here at People Know How we believe in the power of your ideas, and in your potential to create and discover innovative solutions to solve wider social issues.
Our aim is to support and empower both individuals and organisations to mobilise their assets and realise their true potential. Often, people do not realise that they know how. That’s where we come in, supporting and empowering people
We are looking for a Modern Apprentice - Office Administrator (16-19) to join our team; and work with us to deliver on our Mission to empower individuals to be socially innovative in their communities, by helping them transform their ideas into action. We do this by providing the skills, tools, resources and framework they need to deliver positive social change.
A Job Description and Application Form are available for download below.
We Are People Know How
Unlocking your ideas for a better future today
We are an organisation founded upon the principles of Social Innovation. Here at People Know How we believe in the power of your ideas, and in your potential to create and discover innovative solutions to solve wider social issues.
Our aim is to support and empower both individuals and organisations to mobilise their assets and realise their true potential. Often, people do not realise that they know how. That’s where we come in, supporting and empowering people
We are looking for a Development Manager to join our team; and work with us to deliver on our Mission to empower individuals to be socially innovative in their communities, by helping them transform their ideas into action. We do this by providing the skills, tools, resources and framework they need to deliver positive social change.
Children / Young Peoples Service Coordinator (Positive Transitions)
- Full time
- £18,233 – £21,267
- Edinburgh
- Closing 23rd May 2019
We are an organisation founded upon the principles of Social Innovation. Here at People Know How we believe in the power of your ideas, and in your potential to create and discover innovative solutions to solve wider social issues.
Our aim is to support and empower both individuals and organisations to mobilise their assets and realise their true potential. Often, people do not realise that they know how. That’s where we come in, supporting and empowering people
We are looking for a Children / Young Peoples Service Coordinator (Positive Transitions) to join our team; and work with us to deliver on our Mission to empower individuals to be socially innovative in their communities, by helping them transform their ideas into action. We do this by providing the skills, tools, resources and framework they need to deliver positive social change.
A Job Description and Application Form are available for download below.
Volunteers, Interns, Placement Students (VIP Coordinator)
- Full time
- £18,233 – £21,267
- Edinburgh
- Closing 23rd May 2019
We are an organisation founded upon the principles of Social Innovation. Here at People Know How we believe in the power of your ideas, and in your potential to create and discover innovative solutions to solve wider social issues.
Our aim is to support and empower both individuals and organisations to mobilise their assets and realise their true potential. Often, people do not realise that they know how. That’s where we come in, supporting and empowering people.
We are looking for a Volunteers, Interns, Placement Students (VIPs) Coordinator to join our team; and work with us to deliver on our Mission to empower individuals to be socially innovative in their communities, by helping them transform their ideas into action. We do this by providing the skills, tools, resources and framework they need to deliver positive social change.
A Job Description and Application Form are available for download below.
Volunteering
Community Liaison Volunteer
At Postcode
Community / Economic Development
25th March 2019
Support our engagement work by organising our existing community contacts; finding new contacts; empowering people to get involved; participating in community projects; interviewing local people and capturing their stories; keeping records of our communication; attending meetings… Read more
Art Befrienders
At Postcode
Befriending / Mentoring
20th March 2019
Art Befrienders spend 1-2 hours a week with a child/young person. Art Befriending is for children/young people in need of support, and with an interest in art/creativity. Befrienders should be interested/skilled in creative activity and able to provide safe, supportive non-judgem… Read more
Walking Befrienders
At Postcode
Befriending / Mentoring
20th March 2019
Walking Befrienders spend 1-2 hours per week with an adult experiencing loneliness/isolation. The sessions take place outdoors in North-East Edinburgh. Our service will (1) promote walking as a form of exercise; (2) increase social contact/build self-esteem to improve mental well… Read more