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Volunteering News
VolunteerPro Podcast: Strengthening Volunteer Application Processes
In a recent episode of its Volunteer Nation podcast, VolunteerPro looks at the volunteer application process, highlighting how slow or confusing systems can lead to fewer volunteers joining a group or organisation.
Volunteer Opportunity: Grangemouth Community Sports Trust Trustees
Grangemouth Community Sports Trust (GCST) is looking to appoint up to three new volunteer Trustees to join its Board. GCST is keen to hear from people with skills or experience in at least one of the following areas: business growth and development; strategy; financial management; fundraising. The deadline for applications to this volunteer trustee role is 5pm on Friday 17 July 2026.
Right to Try Regulations for Volunteering While Receiving Benefits
New government rules have come into force which aim to reinforce the freedom to work and volunteer for people who receive welfare benefits. The “right to try” regulations have been created by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to strengthen benefits claimants’ ability to volunteer without this automatically triggering a reassessment of their claims
Youth Scotland Ready for Youth Work Course
Youth Scotland’s Ready for Youth Work is a practical course aimed at youth workers and volunteers to ensure that they can: create a safe space for young people; plan, deliver and evaluate fun youth work sessions for young people; engage young people meaningfully and celebrate and recognise their achievements.
Volunteero Lunch and Learn: “Beyond Micro-Volunteering”
Volunteero has released the recording of its most recent Lunch and Learn session, “Beyond Micro-Volunteering”, which featured Elena Laguna, founder of Rewired.
Volunteer Opportunity: Chair of the OSCR Board
The Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) is looking for a new Chair of the Board, and is holding an online information session for those interested in learning more, taking place on Monday 20 July 2026. The deadline for applications is Thursday 20 August 2026.
Volunteers’ Week 2026 Blog Series
In case you missed it, for Volunteers’ Week this year, we published a series of blogs exploring the stories of those making a difference across the district and beyond. Through this series, we aimed to highlight the impact we see on a daily basis – as well as what volunteering can do for you!
Local Volunteers Take Centre Stage at CVS Falkirk & District Celebration
Nearly 300 guests gathered to celebrate the outstanding contribution of volunteers and community organisations from across Falkirk District at CVS Falkirk & District’s Volunteering Awards Ceremony on Tuesday 2 June 2026.
Volunteer Scotland “Is Flexibility the Answer?” Event
Volunteer Scotland is holding an in-person event, “Is Flexibility the Answer? Rethinking Volunteering in a Changing Context”, taking place on Tuesday 23 June 2026, 10am – 4pm at the Volunteer Scotland office in Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling, FK8 1QZ.
