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
The Scottish Government has just released the results of the latest Scottish Household Survey for 2019.
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.”
What is Good Volunteer Practice?
This is a question we’ve probably all asked ourselves if we’re involved in managing, supporting or working alongside volunteers.
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.
Volunteering for All: Our National Framework
The Scottish Government’s National Outcomes Framework for Volunteering.
A Volunteer Charter
Principles for Assuring Legitimacy and Preventing Exploitation of Workers and Volunteers.
Join the IVMDay 2018 campaign “Time for Change”
International Volunteer Managers Day happens every year on 5th November and was developed in order to bring recognition to individual Managers of Volunteers and their roles in the mobilisation and support of the world’s volunteers.
Scottish Household Survey 2017, more people volunteering although inclusion challenges persist
The Scottish Government have just released the results of the latest Scottish Household Survey for 2017.
Benefits of Impact Measurement for Volunteering – Are You Missing Out?
Recent research by the Scottish Volunteering Forum (SVF) has confirmed how important impact measurement is to the voluntary sector in recognising and celebrating success, helping to improve performance, and in strategy and business planning.