Vibrant Health Advocates runs on grant funding, individual donations, and the committed time of volunteers and community partners. Every contribution matters — there is no single way to get involved that counts more than another.
Vibrant Health Advocates runs on a combination of grant funding, individual donations, and the committed time of our volunteers and community partners. There is no single way to get involved that matters more than another — whether you give an afternoon a month, make a one-off donation, or bring us in as a partner organisation, you are extending the reach of work that changes lives.
We are always keen to hear from people who share our values, whether you have a specific skill to offer, a community connection we don't yet have, or simply a commitment to a healthier and fairer Scotland. The navigators, educators, and outreach workers who form the backbone of our programmes came to us by exactly that kind of simple, genuine interest — and many of them will tell you it is some of the most meaningful work they have ever done.
We recruit and train community health advocates, workshop facilitators, and outreach volunteers throughout the year. Full training and ongoing supervision are provided, and we welcome volunteers from all backgrounds — lived experience of health challenges is as valuable to us as professional qualifications.
Every pound donated to Vibrant Health Advocates funds direct work with women and families who need it most. A gift of £25 covers the materials for a full community health literacy workshop; £100 funds an advocacy session for a woman facing a complex clinical decision. Regular giving, however modest, allows us to plan and deliver consistently.
We work with NHS boards, local authorities, housing associations, employers, and community organisations to embed health equity into existing structures. If your organisation works with women and families in Scotland and wants to do more on health, we would welcome a conversation about what a partnership could look like.
Many of our volunteers came to us with lived experience of navigating Scotland's health system as outsiders — as carers, as women from minority ethnic backgrounds, as people dealing with chronic illness in rural communities. They are our greatest asset, and the reason our work lands differently from a statutory service.
Our volunteers receive full training before they begin, and ongoing monthly supervision throughout their involvement. We are accredited by Skills Development Scotland for our volunteer training programme, and many of our community health advocates go on to pursue professional qualifications in health and social care.
Read Fatima's story"When I see someone walk in and they're nervous and they don't quite know what they're doing there, I know exactly how to talk to them. I've been that person."
We are actively expanding the Community Health Navigator Programme into North Lanarkshire and need trained navigator volunteers to support families accessing NHS services across the area.
Time commitment: approximately 4–6 hours per month. Full training provided over a four-week period. Volunteers are matched with participants based on language, location, and specific health concerns. Expenses reimbursed.
Rural health inequalities are some of the most acute in Scotland. We need volunteers who understand Highland communities and can support our new health outreach programme launching in the region.
Time commitment: flexible, typically 2–4 hours per fortnight. Online and in-person roles available. Experience of rural community life is particularly valued. Full induction and monthly supervision provided.
Gaelic-speaking volunteers are especially welcome as we extend our reach into island communities with a specific focus on postnatal wellbeing support for new mothers in remote areas.
Time commitment: 2–3 hours per fortnight, largely online. Gaelic language skills are an advantage but not a requirement. Training fully funded and delivered in a format that works around participants' schedules.
We are always looking for workshop facilitators, translation volunteers, digital communications supporters, and people willing to share their lived experience as peer supporters in our health literacy programme.
We particularly welcome volunteers who speak languages other than English — our guides are available in eight languages, and we run multilingual drop-in sessions in several cities. All roles come with full training and support.
Tell us how you'd like to contribute and we'll find the right fit for your skills, time, and community.
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