Resources

Climate Challenge: 1.5° Films Online Workshops

18 August 2021 By EVOC Communications Team

There are free filmmaking workshops that are running from Monday 6th September 2021 for staff members, representatives or volunteers from organisations to be trained in accessible filmmaking skills. Participants of the workshops will learn how to make a 90 second film about climate change (for Climate Challenge: 1.5 Degrees Films) using their mobile phone in a highly practical and accessible course. Bursaries will also be available for those who may not otherwise be able to attend.

The workshops run for 6 weeks, with Climate Challenge: 1.5° Films open for submissions until December 2021, which gives learners the opportunity to get support from their workshop course and go on to make further films with your organisation’s staff and user groups to submit to the challenge, with the possibility of their films getting selected for awards and screening events.

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Research Study: COVID-19 Mutual Aid Groups in Scotland

4 August 2021 By Craig Mundie

A team of researchers from the University of Glasgow are looking to interview 3 or 4 people who have been involved in organising and/or volunteering with a COVID-19 mutual aid group. The group must have been set up, or significantly altered its focus and activities, in response to the pandemic.

If you fit that description, please read more and get in touch.

Lateral Flow Test Kit Distribution

20 July 2021 By Craig Mundie

Now that Covid-19 restrictions are easing, you may be thinking about re-starting services and face-to-face volunteering activities. Lateral Flow Devices (LFDs) are one of the measures you can put in place to help you safely resume services with confidence. Volunteer Edinburgh is a “distribution centre” for LFDs for small or local voluntary organisations and community […]

Looking For A Job – LINKNet Can Help

4 May 2021 By EVOC Communications Team

LINKNet is the first and only mentoring organisation which helps ethnic minority communities with one-to-one volunteer support in Edinburgh and the Lothians, helping people into employment or education. Over the years thousands of people have benefitted from LINKNet’s education and employment mentoring programmes. Their qualified, experienced and well-trained mentors help mentees with job applications, develop good […]

Local Resources for Parents & Carers

12 April 2021 By Esther Currie

City of Edinburgh Council has released Spring editions of the free and low-cost activities and support available to families and carers in each locality across the City. North East Locality Info Sheet North West Locality Info Sheet South East Locality Info Sheet South West Locality Info Sheet

Vaccination Info Videos in Community Languages

25 March 2021 By Esther Currie

For many people and communities attending a large vaccination centre to get their COVID-19 jab can be a new and scary experience. To support communities who might face additional challenges the NHS have worked with MECOPP to create ‘what to expect ‘ videos in a range of community languages. Cantonese Gujarati Hindi Polish Romanian Urdu […]

Linknet Minority Ethnic Mentoring Service

11 February 2021 By EVOC Communications Team

LINKnet is currently offering it’s service remotely because of the COVID-19 pandemic. They use WhatsApp, email, Skype and Zoom to deliver one-to-one mentoring for education, employment and personal development. Find out more about their services

The British Red Cross Mobility Aids Service

21 December 2020 By Esther Currie

A reminder to anyone in short-term need or a wheelchair or a commode over the festive season the Red Cross Mobility Aids Service is still available. For more information: Visit the Red Cross website Call: 0300 456 1914

The British Red Cross: Tackling Loneliness Digitally

27 October 2020 By Esther Currie

The British Red Cross has  launched a new Tackling Loneliness Digitally  programme, funded by the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). Over the last few months, the number of people at risk of feeling lonely or isolated has increased – in some groups at a disproportionate rate – as connections with friends and […]