E-Certificates – understanding the new process
On 1st December 2022, email certificates were introduced. Here’s how the process has changed.
VSDS Compliance Update
There has recently been a change to the conviction information that is shown on higher level disclosure certificates. This change has taken place from 19 December 2022 and will affect conviction information shown on Standard and Enhanced Disclosures and also PVG scheme disclosures. These changes do not apply to Basic Disclosure Checks.
Cost of Living Crisis: The Hard Facts
Matthew Linning, Head of Research and Evaluation at Volunteer Scotland, discusses new evidence on the impact of the cost of living crisis on volunteering.
Happy Holidays from Volunteer Scotland
We close a fantastic year with some final words from across Volunteer Scotland.
International Volunteer Day 2022
International Volunteer Day (IVD) 2022 celebrates the theme of solidarity through volunteering. This campaign highlights the power of our collective humanity to drive positive change through volunteerism.
Cost of Living and Volunteering: Policy Briefings
In September this year we launched a research report, Testing our Resilience, which explored the potential impact of the cost of living crisis on volunteering. It was a sobering read, and highlighted the potentially devastating impact of the crisis on both volunteers and the organisations that they support.
PVG Disclosure Certificates – New Secure Handling Policy
The way you receive your Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) disclosure certificate is changing. VSDS issued communication on 27th October 2022 informing you that from 1st December 2022, we will begin issuing email certificates.
Fee waiver for PVG’s for new paid roles within the Social Care Sector
Scottish Government will cover the cost of PVG checks for Social Care Workers (and comparable roles in Justice and Children’s Services) from 1 October 2022 – 31 March 2023.
PVG Disclosure Certificates – Change to Process
The way you receive your Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) disclosure certificate is changing.
Cost of Living Crisis: Testing our Resilience
Matthew Linning, Head of Research and Evaluation at Volunteer Scotland, discusses the implications of the cost of living crisis on volunteering and volunteers.
Top tips for advertising opportunities
If you are preparing to recruit new volunteers these few tips for advertising your opportunities on our search site could help you find the right person for your roles.
Programme for Government- Volunteer Scotland Response
It is unsurprising and absolutely right that the cost crisis – as described by the Scottish Government – is the main priority in this year’s Programme for Government.
Volunteering during strikes: more harm than good?
Over the past week we have seen several news articles about volunteers cleaning up rubbish in Edinburgh where council workers have been on strike.
We call on Chancellor to tackle fuel cost crisis
Surging inflation puts volunteer-run transport services at risk.
Update to the Code of Practice
A new version of the Code of Practice has recently been introduced.