For Groups and Organisations

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.

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 has published a new practical guide for third sector and nonprofit groups and organisations on how to measure volunteer impact.

Volunteer Scotland have a series of FREE courses regarding the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme, to support organisations in their role as a signatory, both in-person and online.

Disclosure Scotland has updated its Regulated Roles Guidance around the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme, introducing key changes, including a clearer explanation of the term “necessary part of the role” to support groups and organisations in assessing whether a role is regulated.

The deadline for digital poster submissions to be displayed at Make Your Mark’s Inclusive Volunteering Conference is this coming Monday 19 January 2026. Volunteer managers are invited to submit a digital poster design for display at the conference, showcasing their volunteer programme and its impact to attendees, which will include other volunteer-involving organisations, along with funders and policymakers.

Better Impact and consultant Rob Jackson have released a free, online video on “The Lie That is Holding Volunteer Managers Back”, which discusses what “the lie” is, why it matters, and what can be done about it.