Fair Funding is essential for sustainable volunteering
Volunteers’ Week is upon us and, for the past 40 years, has been a key opportunity to celebrate the contribution of volunteers across the country. Many volunteer-involving organisations will be busy hanging out the bunting, printing certificates, hosting tea parties or recognising the achievements of volunteers on social media.
Scottish Celebrities Say THANK YOU During Volunteers’ Week
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Volunteers’ Week, Scottish celebrities are expressing their gratitude to Scotland’s volunteers for their dedication and hard work.
Volunteers’ Week through the years
This year, we’re celebrating 40 years of Volunteers’ Week and want to kick off the week with a look back at the campaign through the years at Volunteer Scotland.
Volunteers’ Week 2024 – Only 2 weeks to go!
Join us from 3rd – 9th June to celebrate all things volunteering.
There is now only 2 weeks to go until Volunteers’ Week 2024 and there is no better time to join us, get involved and start celebrating volunteers and volunteering.
VSDS Customer Survey – Results
In early February, we invited our signatories to take part in our Customer Survey, which aimed to assess the service we provided over the past 12 months. We are grateful to everyone who participated as we received an excellent response.
PVG fee proposal for volunteers seen as a potential ‘tax on volunteering’
In early March this year, Disclosure Scotland on behalf of the Scottish Government launched a consultation on a range of proposals related largely to fees and discounts for the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme.
Knowledge Event: ‘Re-thinking Volunteer Recruitment’
In today’s rapidly evolving world, the landscape of volunteering is undergoing a transformation. Are you ready to seize the opportunity and engage a new wave of volunteers effectively? Join us on 23rd May for this knowledge event!
Disclosure (Scotland) Act fees and discounting consultation: Share your views!
As you will likely now be aware, Disclosure Scotland are currently seeking views on behalf of Scottish Government ministers on a range of proposals related to PVG scheme fees.
Volunteering in our education system: lessons learned from trend analysis
Last July, we published a blog examining Scotland’s education and skills review, highlighting volunteering prospects. Recent independent reviews, including a National Discussion on Education, stress the importance of equalising educational pathways and bridging the academic/vocational gap.
Guest Blog, Vintage Vibes Edinburgh – A creative approach to volunteer recruitment that gets results
Vintage Vibes is an award-winning Edinburgh project working to tackle loneliness and isolation across the city amongst people over 60 (the VIPs). They are known for ‘doing things differently’ and embracing a strong learnings culture within their approach.
Volunteers step into the spotlight as week of gratitude planned across the UK
This year marks the 40th anniversary of ‘Volunteers’ Week’ – a UK-wide celebration that shines a light on the incredible impact that volunteers make in communities.
Disclosure Scotland Fees – Update and Next Steps
We’ve now had an excellent discussion with Disclosure Scotland (DS) on the fee waiver and discounts consultation (provided by Scottish Ministers) and the issues it raises for volunteering.
Disclosure Scotland Fees – Your feedback required
We would like to inform you that as part of Disclosure Scotland’s efforts to implement the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 by April 2025, they are reviewing their fee waivers, discounts, and registration fees.
VSDS Customer Survey – Your Feedback Matters!
Volunteer Scotland Disclosure Services (VSDS) kindly requests signatories enrolled with us to participate in our Customer Survey and take a moment to evaluate the service you have received from us over the past 12 months. (SURVEY IS NOW CLOSED)
Guest Blog – Girlguiding Scotland
Girlguiding Scotland share with us their experiences with the transformative power of volunteering. Their 9,000 volunteers bring youth work opportunities to more than 35,000 young people across the whole of Scotland.
Volunteers’ Week celebrates 40th anniversary this summer
Volunteers’ Week is all about celebrating the invaluable contribution which millions of volunteers make to society every day. Volunteering builds connections, grows skills and gives back to society. And it’s been shown to be good for the wellbeing of volunteers too.
The State of Volunteering in 2023
In the face of COVID-19 and the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, the landscape of volunteering in Scotland has undergone significant changes. This blog delves into the latest research and evidence to provide a comprehensive overview of the state of volunteering in 2023. We will explore the impact of these crises on volunteering participation, recruitment challenges, demographic variations, and the specific issues faced by Volunteer Involving Organisations (VIOs). Let’s dive into the key findings and trends shaping the volunteering landscape in Scotland.