July 21, 2026
We’ve refreshed our Recruiting Volunteers resources to help voluntary organisations stay up to date with the latest guidance and good practice. With changes to the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme,…
June 29, 2026
New government regulations have come into force to give people receiving certain welfare benefits greater confidence to take part in volunteering without it automatically triggering a reassessment of their benefits.…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
