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.