Recognising that less than 3% of charity trustees are under 30 years old, the Young Trustees Movement is calling for increased board diversity. As part of this campaign, they are hosting online training, 12pm – 1pm, across multiple dates (via Zoom), focusing on championing diversity within boards: Wednesday 15 April 2026, Wednesday 13 May 2026, and Wednesday 10 June 2026. Tickets are free, although advance booking is required to gain access to the Zoom sessions.
For Groups and Organisations
Ready for Youth Work E-Learning Course
Youth Scotland’s e-learning course, Ready for Youth Work, is now open for applications until Thursday 30 April 2026. Participants have until Tuesday 30 June 2026 to complete the course; accreditation is available at SCQF Level 3. The course is open to those living in Scotland only.
Changes to PVG Scheme Now In Effect
Changes to the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme have now come into effect. As of Wednesday 1 April 2026, the PVG scheme now involves a five year membership.
VolunteerHub Guide on Managing Young Volunteers
VolunteerHub has created a guide on some best practice tips and guidance to help effectively manage teen volunteers. This guide covers topics from why young volunteers are important, their motivations, expectations and guidelines, through to communication styles and recognition, amongst other points.
“Good Conversations” Free Training Available for Volunteers
Linking Lives offers free “Good Conversations” training for volunteers hosting conversations within community settings, such as community cafes, foodbanks, befriending and community social gatherings.
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…
