Volunteer Scotland is running a series of informal online sessions to give groups and organisations the opportunity to chat with a member of their training team about the Disclosure Act and the recent changes. These sessions are free to attend, with no booking required; the next session takes place on Monday 5 May 2025: 2pm – 3pm.
For Groups and Organisations
Disclosure Act Changes: Online Information Sessions
Volunteer Scotland is running a series of online Information Sessions (via MS Teams) about the major changes in the disclosure process, and how these will impact on local groups. All sessions are free, but booking is required.
Connecting Volunteering Network: May 2025 Meeting
Our next Connecting Volunteering Network will take place on Wednesday 21 May 2025, 10am – 12pm at Falkirk Community Fire Station, Westfield, Falkirk, FK2 9AH. The theme for this meeting is “Volunteer Motivation and Recognition”.
Mark Volunteers’ Week by Requesting CVS Falkirk & District Celebrating Volunteering Certificates
Ahead of Volunteers’ Week 2025, local groups and organisations across Falkirk District can now request our free Celebrating Volunteering Certificates for their volunteers!
Make Your Mark Advertising Portal Workshop
Make Your Mark is a campaign to increase the number and diversity of heritage volunteers in Scotland. For volunteers, Make Your Mark can connect you with organisations that care for Scotland’s places, history and culture – by volunteering, you can discover Scotland’s stories, care for local places, connect with likeminded people, learn new skills, network…
The Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (Disclosure Act) is now live!
As of 1 April 2025, the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is now a legal requirement in Scotland.
Nominations for CVS Falkirk & District’s Volunteer Awards 2025 are now CLOSED!
Nominations for CVS Falkirk & District’s Volunteer Awards 2025 are now OPEN! Closing date is 12pm, Monday 28 April 2025.
Young Scot Awards – Nomination Deadline 30 March
Nominations for Young Scot Awards remain open until Sunday 30 March 2025! If you know a young person (between 11-26 in Scotland) who has gone above and beyond to make an impact in their community and you think they deserve an award, don’t hesitate in nominating them! You can nominate your amazing young person for…
New Volunteers’ Week Website Live
This year’s Volunteers’ Week celebration runs Monday 2 June – Sunday 8 June, and the mission for the week remains the same: to highlight the diverse volunteer community, showcase volunteering opportunities, and inspire positive change. As part of a UK-wide campaign, we at CVS Falkirk & District are encouraging all volunteer-involving organisations to join the…
Volunteer Scotland: Disclosure Act Changes Information Sessions
Starting Tuesday 1 April 2025, the PVG scheme will become a legal requirement across Scotland, as part of the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. The Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 aims to improve the disclosure system in Scotland by removing unnecessary barriers for people with convictions who are seeking employment or other opportunities, while also enhancing the…
