Scotland’s Volunteering Action Plan

The Volunteering Action Plan aims to create a Scotland where everyone can volunteer, more often and throughout their lives. If you have a vested interest in the success of volunteering, join us and get involved.

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.

Looking for volunteer opportunities?

Volunteering is one of the most rewarding things you can do. Head to our search site to find the right opportunity for you!

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