Make Your Mark in Volunteering launch volunteering portal
Call for volunteers across Scotland’s historic, cultural and nature sites.
Launch of Scotland’s Volunteering Action Plan
Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison launched Scotland’s Volunteering Action Plan on Wednesday 15th June at SCVO’s The Gathering.
1st Month Reflections
It has been a month since I started in post as Volunteer Scotland’s new Policy Officer, and it’s certainly been a learning curve!
‘The Road to Recovery’ – New Research
Volunteer Scotland has published its report on the lessons learned from Scotland’s volunteering response to COVID-19, research funded by the Economic and Social Research Council.
New Scottish Government Survey Report
Scottish Government has published the ‘Scottish Third Sector perspectives on volunteering during Covid-19: Survey Report’ which presents findings from the research conducted between 30 April and 6 June 2021.
Scottish Household Survey – 2020 Results
The SHS results for 2020 were published Friday 28, January 2022. The SHS Team has cautioned against comparing their 2020 data with previous years due to changes in the research method, sample size and timing.
The impact of COVID-19 in Scotland charities – the challenges and opportunities
It is exactly one year since Scotland entered its first lockdown, how has volunteering changed? Volunteer Scotland has examined the impact of formal volunteering using data from the latest OSCR survey.
Mobilising Voluntary Action in the four UK jurisdictions
Learning from today, prepared for tomorrow. Experts from across academia and the voluntary sector are to carry out a major research project into the role of voluntary action during COVID-19; exploring the challenges, what worked well and making recommendations to inform planning for future crises.
Scottish Household Survey 2019 – increased inequality for formal volunteering
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A once in a lifetime opportunity for volunteering!
Matthew Linning, Head of Research at Volunteer Scotland, discusses the implications from the latest research on COVID-19 in Scotland.
Highlights from Volunteers’ Week 2020
Thank you to everyone that helped up celebrate Scotland’s volunteers and volunteering this #VolunteersWeekScot.
Volunteering is helping Scotland to be happier and healthier
November 2019 saw Volunteer Scotland publish their report, “The Contribution of volunteering to Scotland’s Health and Wellbeing: Challenges, Opportunities and Priorities 2020-2040.”
Volunteer health and wellbeing: giving volunteering a sporting chance
The Scottish Sports Association (SSA) has greatly valued the opportunity through our involvement in the Scottish Volunteering Forum to engage with the latest Volunteer Scotland research on the contribution of volunteering to Scotland’s health and wellbeing.
Volunteering must adapt now to be fit for the future
Volunteering must adapt now if it’s to be fit for the future, according to a major new report by Volunteer Scotland and the Scottish Volunteering Forum launched today.
Scottish Household Survey 2018, the importance of informal volunteering
The Scottish Government have just released the results of the latest Scottish Household Survey for 2018.