Linking Lives offers free “Good Conversations” training for volunteers hosting conversations within community settings, such as community cafes, foodbanks, befriending and community social gatherings.
For Groups and Organisations
YouthVIP Report: Scotland’s Poverty Related Youth Volunteering Gap
Recent research from YouthVIP has highlighted that young people in Scotland from Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) areas 1 and 2 face more barriers to accessing and sustaining high-quality volunteering opportunities.
Make Your Mark Intergenerational Volunteering Online Session
The Make Your Mark campaign aims to increase the number and diversity of heritage volunteers across Scotland. The campaign is holding an online session aimed at supporting volunteer managers around intergenerational volunteering, on Thursday 16 April 2026, 11am – 12pm, via Microsoft Teams.
Update from VSDS on Upcoming Changes to PVG and Disclosure Services
Volunteer Scotland Disclosure Services (VSDS) has recently issued a number of new updates regarding the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) and Disclosure Services, some which will take effect from Wednesday 1 April 2026.
Under The Trees Nature Health Walks
Under The Trees (UTT) is a nature-based charity that connects people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to the natural world. Through inclusive outdoor learning, environmental education, wellbeing sessions, and community engagement, they aim to inspire a lifelong love for nature. The experienced UTT team delivers forest schools, volunteer opportunities, public events, and tailored programmes…
Refreshed Young Start Programme Opens To Applications
Following a two-year co-design project centring the voices of children and young people, the National Lottery Community Fund have recently relaunched their Young Start Programme, marking a new chapter for the programme. For those interested in the research carried out to refresh the programme, they welcome you to join their ‘lunch and learn’ webinar on Thursday…
Volunteer Handbooks: Peer Support Session
A peer support session organised by the Volunteer Organisers Network taking place online on Thursday 12 March 2026, 12pm – 1pm, will focus on the pros, cons and good practice around Volunteer Handbooks.
Empowering Communities Programme: Training Opportunities Available
Fully funded training opportunities are available through CVS Falkirk & District’s Empowering Communities Programme in March 2026. There is no cost to third sector groups or organisations to attend; however, places must be booked in advance.
Volunteering Matters 2024/25 Annual Impact Report Published
Volunteering Matters believes that “everyone should have the opportunity to thrive, and that stronger communities are the key”.
The 2024/25 Annual Impact Report highlights the difference volunteers have made across the UK through Volunteering Matters projects, working as part of its 2025-2030 strategy.
VolunteerHub Guide to Measuring Volunteer Impact
VolunteerHub has published a new practical guide for third sector and nonprofit groups and organisations on how to measure volunteer impact.
