Cost of Living Crisis: Testing our Resilience 6 October 2022 Matthew Linning, Head of Research and Evaluation at Volunteer Scotland, discusses the implications of the cost of living crisis on volunteering and volunteers. Read more Written by Matthew Linning Tags: Categories:
Volunteering during strikes: more harm than good? 30 August 2022 Over the past week we have seen several news articles about volunteers cleaning up rubbish in Edinburgh where council workers have been on strike. Read more Written by Sarah Latto Tags: Categories: For Volunteers, For Organisations
1st Month Reflections 9 May 2022 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! Read more Written by Sarah Latto Tags: Categories:
Top tips for advertising opportunities 30 September 2021 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. Read more Written by Rosie Abernethy Tags: Categories:
Inclusion Week 2021 27 September 2021 Inclusion Week 2021 takes place from 27th September – 3rd October. Inclusion Week is designed to celebrate everyday inclusion in all its forms. Read more Tags: Inclusive Volunteering Categories:
Covid-19 Travelling to volunteer 26 November 2020 The Scottish Government have published guidance on travel rules, restrictions and protection levels, including information on essential travel and what are the exceptions. Read more Written by Rosie Abernethy Tags: Covid-19 Blogs Categories: For Volunteers, For Organisations
21st Anniversary of Volunteer Managers Day 5 November 2020 Val Ewan, Voluntary Services Manager at NHS Tayside shares with us how Covid-19 has impacted their volunteering services and what is next for them for IVMDay 2020. Read more Written by Guest Blog Tags: Covid-19 Blogs Categories: For Volunteers, For Organisations
Victim Support Scotland’s Volunteering during Covid-19 5 November 2020 Ewan McPherson, Volunteer Engagement Officer at Victim Support Scotland shares with us how Covid-19 has impacted their volunteering services and what is next for them for IVMDay 2020. Read more Written by Guest Blog Tags: Covid-19 Blogs Categories: For Volunteers, For Organisations