27 September 2025 (10:00 - 16:00)
28 September 2025 (10:00 - 16:00)
Volunteer Edinburgh’s vision is for Edinburgh to be the premier city for volunteering in the UK. A city where the positive impact of volunteering is universally valued and respected, and where everyone, regardless of their background or situation has the opportunity to contribute as active citizens and volunteers. Our mission is to build strong social connections, reduce inequalities and support vibrant communities through volunteers and volunteering activities.
Volunteer Edinburgh is celebrating our 25th anniversary as an independent charity. We will be open to the public to celebrate our successes and achievements and provide inspiration and information about volunteering in Edinburgh.

2025 Doors Open Days Theme - Architectural Heritage: Windows to the Past, Doors to the Future
222 Leith Walk has been a prominent landmark building on Leith Walk for more than 150 years. It has been a Victorian upholsterers and cabinetmakers, an Edwardian auction house, a billiards saloon and a pub. In 2001, it received an all-new façade and traded as an upmarket lighting shop for a number of years. The building was empty before Volunteer Edinburgh took it over. It has now undergone a major internal refit to make it a functional and welcoming place for people to come and find out about volunteering. In acquiring the building, Volunteer Edinburgh has not only established a great base from which to operate into the future, but it has secured this highly recognisable and much-loved building for the foreseeable future.

Address
Volunteer Edinburgh, 222 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 5EQ