Volunteers in the All Aboard canal boat

All hands on deck

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Katie volunteers on our All Aboard canal boat as part of our award-winning crew, supporting us to run trips on the Union Canal for community groups and organisations

Supporting our communities

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We recently sat down with Alex, our first Learning in the Community placement student from the University of Edinburgh, to chat about his time supporting our services.

A row of volunteers standing outside People Know How's office

Thank you volunteers

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Our volunteers have been part of People Know How since its inception and are integral to our growth and achievements within Edinburgh and the Lothians. This Volunteers Week we’re celebrating over 10 incredible years of VIPs.

Carl’s internship

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Carl spent a month at People Know How, supporting our Reconnect and Positive Transitions services as part of Professionals UK internship.

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A career-changing opportunity

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After completing her International Business Management degree at Heriot-Watt University, Natalia joined People Know How as a volunteer, passing her knowledge onto our digital groups.

A young person holding a plushie

Minecrafting friendships

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Volunteer Emma wanted to utilise her spare time and give back to her community. Through volunteering with our Positive Transitions service, she helped Rhuraidgh to grow his confidence through playful sessions.

An empty theatre

Playful performances

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Placement students Imogen and Yvonne used games and an action-focused approach to drama therapy to help one child find new confidence through a dramatised character created in their sessions.

Reconnect VIP Callum helping someone to use a digital device

Lifelong connections

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Through volunteering at People Know How, Callum found a way to merge his love for customer service, digital technology and helping those in need through being a Digital Support Volunteer.