Nearly 300 guests gathered to celebrate the outstanding contribution of volunteers and community organisations from across Falkirk District at CVS Falkirk & District’s Volunteering Awards Ceremony on Tuesday 2 June 2026. Kicking off Volunteers’ Week celebrations across the District, CVS Falkirk & District were thrilled to recognise more than 456,000 volunteering hours across 125 award…
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Volunteers’ Week 2026 Blog: Making Volunteering Possible
Every year, Volunteers’ Week gives us the chance to recognise and celebrate the incredible contribution volunteers make to our communities. Their time, energy, and commitment help strengthen local organisations, support those in need, and create positive change across the country. Within our role as the Falkirk District TSI, our team has been privileged to hear…
Volunteers’ Week 2026 Blog: Skills for Life, How Volunteering Builds Confidence, Careers, and Leadership
Volunteering is often described as ‘giving back’, but for many people, it’s also a way to grow – personally, professionally, and socially. Across the Falkirk District, volunteers consistently tell us that they gain far more than they expected. A common theme is confidence. People talk about finding their voice, discovering strengths they didn’t know they…
Volunteers’ Week 2026 Blog: Communities Leading Local Change, Volunteering and the Just Transition
The Just Transition is often discussed in terms of policy, industry, and long-term planning but at its heart, it’s about people. And across Grangemouth, volunteers are already turning their vision of community first into reality. From leading community park projects and environmental clean-ups to supporting repair cafés and food provision initiatives, local volunteers are rolling…
Volunteers’ Week 2026 Blog: Power of Youth Day
Youth volunteering is one of the most powerful ways young people can support their community whilst building confidence, skills and experience for their own future. Across Scotland, thousands of young people give their time to support charities, sports clubs, schools, environmental projects, community organisations and local events. Their contribution has a lasting impact – not…
Volunteers’ Week 2026 Blog: Volunteering From Bo’ness to Tanzania
A volunteer from Bo’ness is taking on an extraordinary challenge this summer in support of vulnerable families in Tanzania. Charlie, a 26-year-old graduate electrical engineer, will travel to Tanzania this November to volunteer with the Vine Trust on a Building Expedition project delivered in partnership with the Tanzania Women Research Foundation (TAWREF) which has seen…
Volunteers’ Week 2026 Blog: Making A Difference Across the District
Volunteers’ Week is always a moment to pause, reflect, and celebrate – but for CVS Falkirk & District, it is especially meaningful. Our communities are powered by people who give their time, energy, and compassion to make life better for others. The many groups, organisations and volunteers we work with inspire us daily through the…
Volunteers’ Week 2026: Thank You to Volunteer Co-ordinators
Our team would also like to extend our thanks and appreciation to Volunteer Co-ordinators across Falkirk District.
Volunteers’ Week 2026: Thank You to Our Unsung Heroes
Ahead of Volunteers’ Week 2026, our CEO Victoria McRae has said: “Here in Falkirk District, our communities are powered by people who give their time, energy and compassion to make lives better for others. These are the unsung heroes who keep us moving, and help us stay connected, happy and thriving.”
Volunteers’ Week 2026: How Our Team is Promoting Volunteering in Falkirk District!
Volunteers’ Week 2026 is almost here! Taking place every year 1 June – 7 June, it is an opportunity to celebrate everything volunteers achieve locally, and across the country. Our team would like to take this opportunity to say a massive THANK YOU to all the fabulous volunteers in Falkirk District dedicating their time and supporting those within their local communities. As part of our commitment to promoting and supporting volunteering, we are planning activities across Falkirk District – and not just during Volunteers’ Week! In recognition of how special and amazing volunteers are in our local communities, and all the different ways people can get involved, we are extending our activities into the following week.










