Research and Evaluation Blog
The Research and Evaluation Blog is where the team provide their own observations and opinions on some of the latest research in volunteering.
Our latest blog posts
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.
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.”
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.
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.