Scottish Household Survey – 2022 Results
The significant decline in formal volunteering participation from 26% in 2019 to 22% in 2022 is extremely concerning. While this may be unsurprising given the cumulative impacts of COVID-19 and the cost-of-living crisis, it comes at a time of increased societal need. This is putting additional pressures on Volunteer involving organisations at a time of increased demand.
Press Release: 2022 Scottish Household Survey Results
Worrying Decline in Volunteer Participation. Volunteer Scotland are concerned by the latest Scottish Household Survey results for 2022 which show a significant decline in volunteer participation. 22% of Scotland’s adult population volunteered for an organisation or group in 2022, a four percentage point decline compared with 2019.
How we are ‘Living the Volunteering Action Plan’
In the last 18 months, since the launch of the Volunteering Action Plan, Volunteer Scotland has started incorporating key plan actions into our annual work plan to ensure continued progress and development.
Disclosure Scotland Update – Your duty to refer
Important update for VSDS signatories. We wanted to speak to you directly about a crucial legal duty placed upon you and your organisation by the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 – your ‘duty to refer.’
Local Organisations Gather to Pledge Support for National Volunteer Charter
Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise, in collaboration with local organisations, partners and members of the Stirling’s Alive with Volunteering (SAVW) Steering Group, gathered this week, on 5th December, International Volunteer Day, to pledge their collective support for the National Volunteer Charter.
Launch of the new Volunteer Search Site on International Volunteer Day
Today, 5th December is International Volunteer Day. An occasion for us all to pay tribute to volunteers worldwide. The theme for this year is “If Everyone did…” focussing on collective action – if everyone volunteered the world would be a better place.
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.
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 Sunday 31st December 2023.
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.