Our Volunteering team has highlighted VolunteerHub’s guide for streamlining volunteer programmes and keeping existing volunteers engaged, which local groups and organisations may find useful.
For Groups and Organisations
VolunteerPro Podcast: Strengthening Volunteer Application Processes
In a recent episode of its Volunteer Nation podcast, VolunteerPro looks at the volunteer application process, highlighting how slow or confusing systems can lead to fewer volunteers joining a group or organisation.
Right to Try Regulations for Volunteering While Receiving Benefits
New government rules have come into force which aim to reinforce the freedom to work and volunteer for people who receive welfare benefits. The “right to try” regulations have been created by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to strengthen benefits claimants’ ability to volunteer without this automatically triggering a reassessment of their claims
Youth Scotland Ready for Youth Work Course
Youth Scotland’s Ready for Youth Work is a practical course aimed at youth workers and volunteers to ensure that they can: create a safe space for young people; plan, deliver and evaluate fun youth work sessions for young people; engage young people meaningfully and celebrate and recognise their achievements.
Volunteero Lunch and Learn: “Beyond Micro-Volunteering”
Volunteero has released the recording of its most recent Lunch and Learn session, “Beyond Micro-Volunteering”, which featured Elena Laguna, founder of Rewired.
Volunteers’ Week 2026 Blog Series
In case you missed it, for Volunteers’ Week this year, we published a series of blogs exploring the stories of those making a difference across the district and beyond. Through this series, we aimed to highlight the impact we see on a daily basis – as well as what volunteering can do for you!
Volunteer Scotland “Is Flexibility the Answer?” Event
Volunteer Scotland is holding an in-person event, “Is Flexibility the Answer? Rethinking Volunteering in a Changing Context”, taking place on Tuesday 23 June 2026, 10am – 4pm at the Volunteer Scotland office in Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling, FK8 1QZ.
Volunteers’ Week 2026 Resources Available
Volunteers’ Week is in full swing, and there is still time to recognise your volunteers and thank them for all their efforts before the 2026 celebrations conclude on Sunday. The official website has lots of ideas on how to show your appreciation, including organising a coffee morning, or taking to social media to share thank you messages, spotlights or videos showcasing the impact your volunteers have (for example!). There is also a range of resources available to help.
Volunteer Scotland Duty to Refer Process Learning Byte Video
Volunteer Scotland has published its latest learning resource, the Duty to Refer Process Learning Byte video. If a group or organisation has volunteers or staff in a regulated role, there is an important legal responsibility which must be taken seriously. They must report harmful behaviour to Disclosure Scotland; this is known as the Duty to Refer.
VON Online Volunteer Network Peer Support Session
The Volunteer Organisers Network (VON) is hosting its next online Volunteer Network Peer Support Session, focusing on remote volunteering, on Thursday 23 July 2026, 11am – 12pm. This peer support session will focus on the pros, cons and good practice around remote volunteering.
