HippFest, Scotland’s first and only festival of silent film with live music, is looking for volunteers to help deliver their 2026 Festival. Volunteers must be available for an induction meeting on Thursday 5 March 2026, 5:30pm – 7pm, at the Hippodrome, Bo’ness. All volunteers must commit to at least 2 sessions (6 hours each) during the festival, running Tuesday 17 March 2026 – Sunday 22 March 2026. These will take place between 11am – 10pm.
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Falkirk Food Train Open Days
Falkirk Food Train supports older people in local communities to remain living in their own home, as independently as possible. The Falkirk team is currently looking to recruit new volunteers. They will be holding various in person drop-in sessions in February and welcome anyone interested to go along and find out more about what they do, the volunteer roles available and how you could make a difference to older people in your community.
New Year, New You: Could YOU Become A Volunteer In 2026?
This New Year, why not consider turning one of your hobbies or passions into something more? Speak to our team about volunteering today!
PVG Scheme Membership Updates
Regulations laid in Scottish Parliament confirm that the 5 year Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership will come into force on Wednesday 1 April 2026. From this point, people who join the PVG scheme will automatically be part of the 5 year scheme membership. Every 5 years, renewal will be required.
Canine Partners 2026 Virtual Open Days
Canine Partners is holding a number of virtual Open Days in 2026 for people in Scotland, taking place on Monday 23 February 2026, 12:30pm – 2pm, Saturday 27 June 2026, 10am – 11:30am, and Thursday 19 November 2026, 6:30pm – 8pm.
Volunteer Opportunity: Re-engage Telephone Befrienders
Telephone Befrienders are matched to an older person for a weekly or fortnightly chat. Conversations can be about anything and everything and take place from the comfort of the volunteer’s own home, scheduled at a time that suits them. There will be an online induction session with video, and full onboarding training. Each volunteer will have a named contact at Re-engage for support.
Volunteer Opportunity: Active Schools Sports Coaches
Active Schools is looking for volunteers aged 14 years old and over to support its ASN and Disability Sport Sessions as sports coaches.
Royal Recognition for Falkirk District Social Enterprise
We are so excited to celebrate that Bailliefields Community Hub was awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service for 2025, the highest award given to volunteering groups across the UK!
Volunteer Scotland 41st Annual General Meeting
Volunteer Scotland will hold its 41st Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday 24 November 2025, 10am – 11:45am, online via Zoom. During the AGM, Volunteer Scotland will explore key ways society is changing, and how its team can address the associated effects on volunteerism. Spaces are limited, and booking is essential.
Look Good Feel Better Pilot Session for Interested Volunteers
Look Good Feel Better is launching a new series of men’s cancer support workshops at Maggie’s Forth Valley for those in the Forth Valley region, and is currently looking for volunteers who are interested in facilitating group sessions, providing peer-support, and helping to build a safe and welcoming environment for those attending the workshops. About Look…
