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.
Volunteering News
Volunteer Scotland Free PVG Signatory Role Training Courses
Volunteer Scotland have a series of FREE courses regarding the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme, to support organisations in their role as a signatory, both in-person and online.
PVG Regulated Roles Guidance Updates
Disclosure Scotland has updated its Regulated Roles Guidance around the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme, introducing key changes, including a clearer explanation of the term “necessary part of the role” to support groups and organisations in assessing whether a role is regulated.
Make Your Mark Conference Digital Posters Opportunity
The deadline for digital poster submissions to be displayed at Make Your Mark’s Inclusive Volunteering Conference is this coming Monday 19 January 2026. Volunteer managers are invited to submit a digital poster design for display at the conference, showcasing their volunteer programme and its impact to attendees, which will include other volunteer-involving organisations, along with funders and policymakers.
“The Lie That is Holding Volunteer Managers Back” Video
Better Impact and consultant Rob Jackson have released a free, online video on “The Lie That is Holding Volunteer Managers Back”, which discusses what “the lie” is, why it matters, and what can be done about it.
“25 Quotes That Have the Power to Inspire Volunteers” List
VolunteerHub has compiled a list of its top 25 favourite volunteering quotes which speak about the importance of volunteering and how each of us can make a difference in the world.
Top Tips for Supporting Neurodiversity in Your Volunteer Team
Befriending Networks has released an introductory guide with suggestions for creating a neuro-inclusive environment at every stage of the volunteering journey.
Make Your Mark Inclusive Volunteering Conference 2026
Bookings are now live for the free Make Your Mark Inclusive Volunteering Conference 2026: Power in Partnership, taking place on Wednesday 4 February 2026, 10am – 4pm, online and in-person at Edinburgh Zoo. The event aims to bring together organisations from across the heritage and wider third sectors to explore how collaboration and co-creation can strengthen inclusive, sustainable volunteering.
“Creating a Nation of Volunteers” Year One Update
In 2024, at their 40th anniversary Annual General Meeting (AGM), Volunteer Scotland launched its 5 year strategy – “creating a nation of volunteers strengthening Scotland’s communities”. Since then, the team has been working to put this strategy into action, and has provided a Year One update on the latest progress and planning from their strategic activities.
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.
