Protected: Launch of the new Volunteer Search Site on International Volunteer Day
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Volunteer Scotland AGM and Event 2023
Last week we hosted our 39th Annual General Meeting online with special guests, the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP and internationally renowned speaker, Martin J Cowling (who hosted the interactive Net Zero section of the event).
International Volunteer Day 2023
Celebrated annually on 5th December, #IVD2023 is an occasion to pay tribute to volunteers worldwide and to recognise the value of volunteerism in advancing peace and development.
Faith in Older People – Volunteer Scotland Analysis
‘The gift of age – Older people, faith communities, and volunteering’ provides invaluable new insights into volunteering in faith communities for older Scottish adults. While we know how many people volunteer with faith-based organisations and something of what they do, there is much we don’t know.
Does Santa need a PVG?
Every Christmas we’re asked this very important question. Here is what you need to consider.
Disclosure Scotland Code of Practice Survey
Disclosure Scotland are looking for your feedback in this new survey on the Code of Practice. Deadline to complete is 30th November.
Trust, Recruitment, and Beyond: Insights from the OSCR Scottish Charity Survey
The Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) Scottish Charity Survey measures trust and confidence in the charity sector, including awareness of the Scottish charity regulator. The survey also considers the perception of OCSR among charities in terms of its effectiveness, usefulness, and supportiveness.
Social Enterprise Awards Scotland 2023 Winners!
We at Volunteer Scotland were proud to sponsor the ‘Volunteer Champion Award’ at the annual Social Enterprise Awards Scotland this year.
Cost of Living Survey – Your feedback matters
We know that the cost of living crisis is having a negative affect on volunteers and volunteering involving organisations. In order to support you and identify areas most impacted we would like your feedback in a short survey.
Volunteer Scotland AGM and Net Zero in Volunteering Event
You are invited to join us at our 39th Annual General Meeting and Net Zero in Volunteering Event on 23rd November. Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP will open proceedings.
Volunteers as ‘Human Rights Defenders’?
Last week Volunteer Scotland responded to the consultation on the Human Rights Bill. It is a key priority for the Scottish Government to embed human rights into Scot’s law and build a ‘human rights culture’ in Scotland.
Join us at The Gathering 2023
We’re excited to announce that booking is now open for the workshop Volunteer Scotland are leading at SCVO’s The Gathering 2023. Spaces are limited, so book quick!
Befriending Week 2023
1st – 7th November marks 11 years of Befriending Week and the team at Befriending Networks hopes that this year’s campaign will celebrate and strengthen our sector.
Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020- Important Update
Disclosure Scotland are continuing to work on the implementation of the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 and Volunteer Scotland Disclosure Services have been heavily involved in discussions as the full implementation date moves ever closer.
Volunteers or climate change ‘revolutionaries’?
Whilst researching our response to the Scottish government consultation on the Circular Economy Bill, published on the 1st September, I was amazed and inspired to read about the important contribution of volunteers in this space.