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Ayr is a community that looks after its own
There is a place for you here — whether you have an afternoon a fortnight, a professional network to share, or the means to make a financial contribution.
There is a place for you here — whether you have an afternoon a fortnight, a professional network to share, or the means to make a financial contribution.
Vibrant Health Advocates - Eta is a community-rooted organisation, and everything we achieve is built on the generosity of local people who give their time, their skills, and their support. Whether you have an afternoon a fortnight to volunteer as a digital health navigator, a professional network that could open new doors for us, or simply the means to make a financial contribution, there is a place for you here.
Ayr is a community that looks after its own — and with your help, we can make sure that no one in this town is locked out of their health because of a screen.
The beginning of something — Ayr town centre
Train as a digital health navigator and give a few hours a month to support people in your community. Our training is free, thorough, and delivered locally — no prior tech expertise required, just patience and a willingness to learn alongside the people you are helping.
Become a volunteerYour donation funds printed guides, travel costs for home visit navigators, device lending, and the coordination that keeps every drop-in session running. A gift of any size makes a direct and traceable difference to people in Ayr and South Ayrshire who need us most.
Make a donationIf you represent a local business, GP practice, pharmacy, housing association, or public body, we would love to explore how we can work together. From hosting a drop-in session in your premises to co-funding a new initiative, partnership with us is an investment in the health of this community.
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Patient, personal, local — that is what we do
Our volunteer digital health navigators come from all walks of life. Retired teachers, former nurses, younger community members who want to give something back — what unites them is patience, an ability to explain things clearly, and a genuine interest in the people they support.
Before working with any member of the public, every volunteer completes our bespoke training programme. It covers the key NHS Scotland digital tools, how to support people with different levels of digital confidence, accessibility considerations, and how to handle sensitive conversations about health.
Volunteering typically means three to four hours a month — a drop-in session at a local library or community centre, or occasional home visits where needed. It is flexible, rewarding, and genuinely needed.
Register your interestWhatever your background or skills, we would love to hear how you might help. Get in touch and we will find the right way for you to be part of this work.
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