As you now know, from 1 April 2025 the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme becomes a legal requirement in Scotland. To support you as changes are implemented, Volunteer Scotland have introduced ‘Information Sessions’ and ‘Drop-In Sessions’ to give you the opportunity to learn more about the new legislation, understand how to prepare for working with the Disclosure Act, and…
Events
NSPCC Listen Up, Speak Up Workshop
The NSPCC have launched the Listen Up, Speak Up campaign across the UK, aimed at empowering everyone to know what to do if they are ever worried about a child or family. Listen up, Speak up will show you: some signs a child might be at risk, and steps you can take to help how to…
National Youth Work Awards: Nominations Open!
The 2025 National Youth Work Awards are open for nominations! This is your chance to recognise and celebrate the youth workers, projects and youth work organisations transforming young lives across Scotland. Do you know someone who deserves recognition for improving the lives of young people? Whether they’re a dedicated youth worker, an outstanding young leader, or…
GWT Education Sector New Intergenerational Resources 2025
Generations Working Together (GWT) is the nationally recognised centre of excellence supporting the development and integration of intergenerational work across Scotland. Their vision is to live in a Scotland where different generations are more connected and everyone has the opportunity to build relationships that help to create a fairer society. GWT membership is free for individuals…
Cyrenians Parenting Programme Bo’ness
Are you unemployed or looking to increase your hours? Interested in gaining support with your health, wellbeing, and personal development? Falkirk Council Employment and Training Unit (ETU) may have just what you’re looking for. They are offering local parents in Bo’ness a free, part-time programme that aims to help you build your confidence and learn…
Know Your Options Information Session with RNIB
RNIB Scotland are hosting a Know Your Options session for those living with Sensory Impairments, their families and carers to learn about Self-Directed Support at the Forth Valley Sensory Centre on 11 February 2025, from 1.15pm-3.45pm. This session aims to assist understanding with how the assessment and support planning process for social care works. Event Agenda:…
Money Advice Scotland Train the Trainer Sessions Relaunch
Money Advice Scotland are excited to announce they are re-launching the newly expanded Train the Trainer sessions. These have been redesigned to examine and understand the essential elements of financial wellbeing, exploring the challenges and barriers that prevent many individuals from achieving it. Discussion topics include the lasting impact of the cost-of-living crisis, digital exclusion,…
CVS Falkirk & District Presents: New Year, New You Volunteering Campaign
New Year, New You is a celebration of volunteering in our communities, shining a light on the impressive range of ways to get involved. Information Events across Falkirk District provide the chance to Be Informed and Get Involved.
LinkLiving Training Opportunities For Young People
LinkLiving are a trauma-informed Scottish health and wellbeing charity that supports people of all ages to overcome the negative impacts of trauma, mental health, inequality, and isolation. They offer a variety of learning opportunities to help individuals develop the skills, knowledge, and experience they need to succeed. Hosted at their Link Academy venue, McKinven House,…
Submit Your Volunteer Opportunities Now!
In the new year, the team here at CVS Falkirk & District will be launching our ‘New Year, New You’ volunteer recruitment campaign. This will include volunteer information sessions, volunteer drop-in sessions, and Recruitment Fayres – full details and dates will be released soon! In anticipation of our campaign launch, we want to make sure…
