Check out our new Volunteer Search site!

A new and improved website designed to make it easier for anyone and everyone to volunteer, tell their story and advertise volunteering opportunities.

The Cost of Living Crisis as it affects volunteers and volunteering

Important information and guidance including volunteer practice guidance, research and policy publications and more.

Advertise your opportunities

Our philosophy is to promote volunteering as widely as possible. Find out how you can advertise your volunteering opportunities here.

Start your PVG Application now

There are two types of Disclosures available with VSDS. We have provided all the guidance and information you need to start the process that is right for you.

Latest Research Publications

Browse our range of research publications, including our latest on the impact of the cost of living crisis on volunteering and volunteers.

Find out about our Policy work

We make sure public policy represents the voice and interests of Scotland’s spectrum of volunteers, from formal to informal.

Quality Standards

Find out how your organisation or group can achieve a Quality Standard. There’s no better way to improve your volunteer practice or to deliver great volunteering experiences, consistently.

Our Partnerships

In our partnerships we work with various individuals, groups and organisations to create a Scotland where everyone can volunteer, more often, and throughout their lives.

Become a Charter Champion!

Find out more about what it means to be a Charter Champion, including related guidance, and pledge your support today!

Find out more & pledge here!