The International Volunteer Managers’ Day (IVMDay) campaign is holding a free Virtual Celebration Event on IVM Day itself, Thursday 5 November 2026, taking place 10am – 11:30am, via Zoom.
For Groups and Organisations
Volunteering – A Human Rights and Equalities First Approach
Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities (THRE) is holding an online training session on Monday 5 October 2026, 1pm – 4pm, via Zoom.
Connecting Volunteering Network: Celebrating International Volunteer Managers’ Day
Join us for our next Network meeting on Wednesday 4 November 2026, 10am – 12pm, at the Falkirk Fire Station, Westfield, Falkirk FK2 9AH, where we will be celebrating International Volunteer Managers’ Day (IVMDay) 2026.
New Volunteer Development Network Survey
Volunteer Scotland is developing a new network for people who support and organise volunteers. To support this, they have created a short online survey for volunteer organisers to submit their thoughts. The closing date for responses is Friday 9 October 2026.
Volunteering Action Plan Conference 2026: Bridging the Participation Gap
Volunteer Scotland has announced the details of the Volunteering Action Plan Conference 2026, taking place on Tuesday 17 November 2026, 10am – 4pm, either online or in-person at The Barracks Conference Centre in Stirling.
Opportunity Sought in IT and Web Design
Is there a volunteer position available in your organisation for IT or web design? Our team at CVS Falkirk & District has been contacted by an IT professional, who has a strong background in designing and delivering digital products across various platforms. They are seeking a local volunteer opportunity in web design or IT to leverage their skills and technical knowledge while gaining experience in the UK.
Volunteers’ Week 2027 Dates Announced
Volunteers’ Week 2027 will run from Monday 7 June 2027 until Sunday 13 June 2027.
Volunteer Scotland Learning Byte Video: Legal Requirements
Volunteer Scotland’s latest Learning Byte video focuses on organisations’ legal responsibilities under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. The video looks at when disclosure checks (including Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG)) are legally required, the minimum age for scheme membership, an organisation’s duty to refer, and when this applies.
Developing Leadership Practice in Voluntary Organisations Course
The Open University’s Centre for Voluntary Sector Leadership (CVSL) provides a number of free courses, including Developing Leadership Practice in Voluntary Organisations. The course is designed to provide an opportunity for people working within third sector organisations to develop energetic, practical and thoughtful leadership practice. The course involves approximately 15 hours of study, divided up into 5 weekly sections. Upon completion, participants will receive a Statement of Participation.
Connecting Volunteering Network: Volunteering in Practice Award
Join CVS Falkirk & District for our upcoming Connecting Volunteering Network on Wednesday 26 August 2026, 10am – 12pm, at Arnotdale House, Dollar Park, Camelon Road, Falkirk, FK1 5SQ. The network is for anyone involved in supporting or managing volunteers and provides a space to meet, share experiences, discuss topics relevant to volunteering within the third-sector, and network.
