We are recruiting!
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The Welcoming are looking for a Holistic Case Worker to join our team. This post aims to support New Scots in providing independent advocacy and tailored information, addressing the social, economic, health, educational, and cultural needs of this community in Edinburgh. The role is 21 hours per week £29,361 – £32,930 per annum | Pro rata (£17,127 – £19,209 depending on experience) ✨

Office closed - Monday 24th March
Office closed - Tuesday 29th April
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Office closed on Tuesday 29th April

Our office will be closed for a team day. Staff will be non-contactable. There will be no activities at the main office on this day. The office will re-open as normal on Wednesday 30th April at 9 am - 2 pm.

We are recruiting!
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The Welcoming are looking for a Training and Employment Advisor to join our team. This post aims to support New Scot service users access work, volunteering, and training opportunities that match their skills, qualifications, and interests. The role is 21 hours per week £29,361 – £32,930 per annum | Pro rata (£17,127 – £19,209 depending on experience) ✨

Looking for new volunteers
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We are excited to open up the opportunity for a new Board Member. The Welcoming Association are currently looking for a Treasurer to help take forward its strategy for a more welcoming, diverse, and inclusive city of Edinburgh. 🎉

Stay updated on our latest news
Stay updated on our latest news
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We have launched a quarterly newsletter to provide you with updates on our events, activities, political action and how you can get involved.

What's on at The Welcoming
What's on at
The Welcoming
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You can view our current activities and classes on our online timetable. You can also stay updated by following us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

NEWS
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We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our latest short film heartfelt glimpse into the work of The Welcoming Association. Created in collaboration with Hugo Hemmati, a talented student filmmaker in Scotland, this film captures the essence of what we do: empowering New Scots to build brighter futures and feel at home in Edinburgh.

Office opening hours
Opening hours
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Our office drop-in hours are 9am to 2pm. From 2pm onwards, the office is only open for afternoon classes and scheduled appointments. Reception is closed after 2pm.

Winter Appeal
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Donate to support refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants in Edinburgh who are building new lives in a new country. Throughout the year we provide free English classes, social activities and a weekly Community Fridge for New Scots, and we need your help to keep these services running.

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English language

English language

Free weekly English classes for New Scots.

Employment support

Employment support

Support with finding work, developing skills and career planning.

Friendship

Friendship

We offer friendship groups and one-to-one befriending for refugees and migrants in Edinburgh.

Community fridge

Community fridge

Our Community Fridge is free and open to all refugees and migrants in Edinburgh.

Health and wellbeing

Health and wellbeing

Activities for improving health and wellbeing, including regular outings in Edinburgh, gardening and cultural events.

Home energy advice

Home energy advice

We offer free and impartial home energy advice to refugees and migrants living in Edinburgh.  

What our participants say

The Welcoming is a kind place full of interesting people. Wonderful teachers! You can learn without being judged.

When I arrived in Scotland I didn't speak English, just 'hello', 'yes', 'no'! Now I have 2 jobs and I'm a volunteer in a charity shop! I'm more confident!

Apart from English classes, you do something more important and of value for people, something that gives joy. You help create new lives. Thank you for your work and for building new dreams, new opportunities and new beginnings.