Caseworker
You can help people in need by visiting, listening and talking to them, to work out the best ways to support them.
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We are the Edinburgh & Lothians branch of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.
We are the Edinburgh & Lothians branch of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.
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We provide lifelong support to those who are serving or have served in the British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Marines or the Royal Air Force, and to their families. Founded in 1885, we’re extremely proud of our long-standing heritage and of all the work we do with inspiring people from Edinburgh & Lothians, across the UK and around the world.
Opening times: Monday to Friday 10.00-3.30pm
Telephone number: 0131 557 1697
If you’re unable to reach us, you can contact Forcesline on 0800 731 4880 between the hours of 09:00 and 17:30, Monday - Friday. If you need immediate help any other time, please contact Veteran's Gateway on 0808 802 1212.
We love what we do. The sense of pride you get when you know you’ve helped someone get their independence and dignity back is extraordinary. Through volunteering for SSAFA Edinburgh & Lothians, you’ll have the chance to meet some truly inspiring people, with stories you’ll never forget. You’ll also gain new skills and experiences, but most importantly, you’ll make a difference in the lives of those who have dedicated their lives, often at great sacrifice, to protect and serve our country.
You can help people in need by visiting, listening and talking to them, to work out the best ways to support them.
Mentors provide support and guidance to individuals leaving the Armed Forces and beginning their new civilian lives.
Help us by creating a local fundraising plan, organising events and liaising with appropriate stakeholders, helping raise funds for SSAFA.
Help us raise vital funds by representing SSAFA at local fundraising events, providing a friendly and approachable service to potential donors.
Help us support those who need it the most at important times. Helpers provide volunteer support on a flexible basis, at peak times.
Help our divisions effectively look after their finances and accounts, using SSAFA's specialist online financial systems.
Whilst a friendly chat is an important aspect of the role you will also be providing some practical support like a lift to a medical appointment or help with shopping.
Manage branch financial accounts and statements, advising how money is best spent and working on a local fundraising program.
A local veteran from Marnhull in Dorset has been awarded the Legion D’honneur award at Blandford Camp in Dorset for his services during D-Day.
Local veteran and SSAFA volunteer, Emlyn Phennah, has been nominated for the Greenwich Hospital Lifetime Achievement Award, for his dedication to the Armed Forces community.
The second of our showcase runners at this year's London Marathon - an Army veteran and employee of SSAFA partner Openreach.
SSAFA says thank you to the BBC's Children in Need fund, for supporting our adoption service since 2016.
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