Community
Community And Residential Dependency Support
Our Community and Residential Dependency Support places us in the community, is a homelessness prevention initiative that supports people to remain in their own homes through regular social interaction and community connection.
Rowan Alba also collaborates with universities, retirees, and professionals, offering valuable insight into social inequality and healthcare barriers. By fostering supportive communities and providing a lifeline of connection, we help some of the most vulnerable people in Edinburgh lead settled, independent lives in their own homes.
With over 70 active community volunteers, providing one-to-one befriending, reducing social isolation and helping individuals, many of whom face addiction and recovery challenges, maintain stability. A growing number of volunteers have experienced Community support themselves, bringing lived experience into the service and strengthening the peer-led approach.
How a volunteer can make a real difference to an isolated person
CARDS Volunteer Star regularly visits John creating positive change for them both
Becoming a community volunteer is simple
Whether you are ready to jump in and start helping people now, or have questions use this form to get in touch with us. We will get back to you and help you get going.
Our community projects
Community and Residential Dependency Support
Homelessness prevention through one-to-one volunteering
Community Art Group
Creative group created in partnership with the National Galleries of Scotland
Power of Partnership
Positive partnerships created with Edinburgh Headway and Penumbra Milestone
Blue Light Training
Specialist training for the Bar Trade