As many will be aware, the majority of the provisions in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 were put into action on Tuesday 1 April 2025. Looking ahead, starting from Wednesday 1 April 2026, individuals joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme will automatically be enrolled in a 5 year membership tailored to their specific regulated role, replacing the previous lifetime membership model.
Volunteering News
“Volunteering: A Human Rights and Equalities First Approach”
Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities (THRE) is holding an online training session on Monday 24 November 2025, 1pm – 4pm, via Zoom. “Volunteering – A Human Rights and Equalities First Approach” is a free course for anyone working in Scotland’s third sector, who is responsible for (or involved with) a volunteering programme and is interested in learning why and how to take a human rights and equalities to your work.
Connecting Volunteering Network: November 2025 Meeting
CVS Falkirk & District’s next Connecting Volunteering Network, the last one of the year, will take place on Wednesday 26 November 2025, 10am – 12pm at Falkirk Community Fire Station, Westfield, Falkirk, FK2 9AH. We will be joined by Alison Clyde, CEO of Generations Working Together (GWT), who will speak about intergenerational practice, how this brings people together in purposeful activities, and contributes to building more cohesive communities.
Disclosure Applicants Journey E-Course
Disclosure Scotland has launched an e-course for all Disclosure applicants (including Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG)), providing information on the steps they need to take with their online Disclosure journey. The e-course covers the following: register your online account verifying your identity completing a Disclosure application viewing and sharing your Disclosure Disclosure breakdown In sharing this…
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…
“Welcoming Young People as Volunteers” Training
YouthVIP is offering the volunteer-involving community across Scotland the opportunity to access fully funded training, “Welcoming Young People as Volunteers”, thanks to support from Scottish Government. The training session will take place online via Zoom on Wednesday 5 November 2025, 9:30am – 11am. Within this session, participants will look at best practice around recruiting, retaining…
International Volunteer Managers Day 2025
International Volunteer Managers Day (IVMDay) is being celebrated on Wednesday 5 November 2025, a day that honours the professionals and community leaders who facilitate volunteering globally. It serves as both recognition of the boldness volunteer managers already embody, and an invitation for organisations and communities to take action in support of them. This year’s theme is “Be BOLD. Make…
Young Trustees Training Online Session
“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…
VolunteerHub Blog: Barriers to Volunteer Engagement
“What are the biggest barriers to volunteer engagement? How do we overcome them?” VolunteerHub’s team has published a new blog on creating meaningful, rewarding experiences which inspire volunteers to continue contributing their time, skills, and passion.
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.
