Volunteers’ Week is Almost Here!
May 28, 2026
We’re getting ready to celebrate Volunteers’ Week (1–7 June) – a time to recognise and thank the incredible people who give their time, energy and passion to support communities across…
Volunteering
Whitburn Volunteer Fair – Organisations Invited to Take Part
April 29, 2026
Local organisations are invited to take part in the upcoming Whitburn Volunteer Fair, taking place during Volunteers’ Week. The event will be held on Tuesday 2nd June, 2.00pm – 4.00pm…
Update from VSDS on Upcoming Changes to PVG and Disclosure Services
March 30, 2026
Volunteer Scotland Disclosure Services (VSDS) has issued an update outlining upcoming changes to the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme and Disclosure Services, with key changes taking effect from Wednesday 1…
Make Your Mark Intergenerational Volunteering Online Session
March 30, 2026
Volunteer managers and organisations are invited to join an upcoming online session exploring how intergenerational volunteering can help bring communities together. Hosted as part of the Make Your Mark campaign,…
YouthVIP Report: Scotland’s Poverty Related Youth Volunteering Gap
March 30, 2026
Recent research from YouthVIP has highlighted a gap in access to volunteering opportunities for young people living in more deprived areas of Scotland. The report finds that young people from…
VolunteerHub Guide on Managing Young Volunteers
March 30, 2026
Organisations looking to involve more young people in their work may find a new guide from VolunteerHub particularly helpful. As VolunteerHub highlights:“Want to recruit younger volunteers but not sure how…
Nominations Now Open for the West Lothian Volunteers’ Week Awards 2026
March 16, 2026
Do you know someone who goes above and beyond for their community? Now’s your chance to say thank you. Volunteers’ Week takes place during the first full week of June…
Trustee Opportunities – The PJ Foundation
March 10, 2026
The PJ Foundation is looking to recruit two new Trustees to help grow the organisation’s reach and impact. The PJ Foundation is a small but ambitious charity providing direct support…
Get Outdoors and Get Involved with West Lothian Ranger Service Volunteering
February 26, 2026
West Lothian Council Ranger Service is inviting local residents to take part in regular volunteer sessions across the area’s country parks and green spaces. These sessions are a great opportunity…
PVG Regulated Roles Guidance – Key Updates
January 25, 2026
Disclosure Scotland has published updated Regulated Roles Guidance for the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme, introducing important clarifications to help organisations assess whether a role is regulated. A key change…
