“How do we remove the barriers that stop young people from becoming trustees?” Eastside People is holding an online session as part of the Festival of Trusteeship during Trustees’ Week 2025, taking place on Wednesday 5 November 2025, 6pm – 7pm. Supported by the Institute of Leadership, “Young Trustees Wanted: Unlocking the Next Generation” will…
For Volunteers
Canine Partners Information Event
Canine Partners is holding an event in Edinburgh as an opportunity for potential volunteers, supporters and organisations to learn about what they do, find out more and see their brand-new virtual demonstration of how they train their dogs. Attendees can also hear first-hand from someone who has a life-changing assistance dog. The event takes place on Friday 17 October 2025, 12pm – 2pm, in the Robertson Suite of The Eric Liddell Community, 15 Morningside Road, Edinburgh, EH10 4DP.
Volunteer Opportunity: Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026
The Commonwealth Games 2026, taking place in Glasgow, has lowered the minimum age of its volunteers to 16 years old. Applications for volunteers are now open.
Volunteer Opportunity: Strathcarron Hospice 10K Race Marshals
Strathcarron Hospice is holding its fundraising 10K race on Sunday 12 October 2025, 11am – 1pm, beginning from Denny High School, and is currently looking for Volunteer Marshals.
Young Scot Award Winners Spotlight
Through a new series of videos, Young Scot is shining a spotlight on this year’s Young Scot Award winners, young people who have gone above and beyond to make a difference in their communities, overcome massive challenges or spark real change.
Falkirk Festival of Trees 2025
This year, Falkirk town centre will see its first Festival of Trees, taking place Saturday 6 December, Sunday 7 December, Saturday 13 December, and Sunday 14 December 2025 in the former Wilko unit. The Festival of Trees is free for the public to attend, with opportunities to make a donation. Organisers are currently looking for volunteers, and entertainers to perform during the event.
Volunteer With Us: CVS Falkirk & District Board of Directors
Members of CVS Falkirk & District are invited to nominate candidates for election to our Board of Directors.
Meet the Canine Partners Event
Canine Partners is holding an event in Edinburgh as an opportunity for potential volunteers, supporters and organisations to learn about what they do, find out more and see their brand-new virtual demonstration of how they train their dogs. Attendees can also hear first-hand from someone who has a life-changing assistance dog. The event takes place on Friday 17 October 2025, 12pm – 2pm, in the Robertson Suite of The Eric Liddell Community, 15 Morningside Road, Edinburgh, EH10 4DP.
Quiz: Discover Your Volunteer Role!
The Volunteering Action Plan has designed a short quiz as part of its national volunteer recruitment campaign – so now you can answer a few questions to identify the volunteering opportunity that suits you!
Volunteer Opportunities: Canine Partners in Falkirk District
Canine Partners is a registered charity working to transform the lives of people with disabilities by partnering them with assistance dogs. Their assistance dogs bring a greater independence and quality of life to their partners. Canine Partners are currently looking to recruit volunteers in Falkirk District for a number of roles.
