October

Jessica Lghtfoot
Providing effective support for volunteers in emotionally-demanding roles
11 October 2017
Blog, October, 2017, For Volunteers, For Organisations, Jessica Lightfoot

We know that volunteering can have a positive impact on individual wellbeing, with benefits for both volunteers themselves and their communities, and many volunteers offer direct support for service users or clients to overcome unexpected challenges or emotionally difficult situations.

"Volunteering for All” An achievable goal?
5 October 2017
Blog, October, 2017, Matthew Linning, For Volunteers, For Organisations, Research, National, Research

Only 11% of Scotland’s sick and disabled volunteered in 2016, a shockingly low figure compared to the adult participation rate of 27%. What does this mean for an inclusive and fairer Scotland?

Stirling's Festival of Volunteering
27 September 2017
News, Blog, 2017, October

Scotland’s first ever festival of volunteering, held in Stirling from 21-26 September, attracted more than 1400 people, including over 70 organisations and charities, to a series of events throughout the city.