Volunteer Scotland is hosting a series of FREE courses next week, focused on supporting organisations in their role as a signatory within the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. A Complete Guide to PVG & Your Signatory Role Taking place on Monday 26 October 2026, 10am – 4pm, this face-to-face training is delivered at Volunteer Scotland’s…
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This page lists any current volunteer opportunities with CVS Falkirk & District.
YouthVIP New ‘Youth Volunteering in Schools’ Resource!
New Term. New Focus. YouthVIP are delighted to showcase their refreshed ‘Youth Volunteering in Schools Resource’ which they hope will act as a bridge to connect ideas, practices and approaches that currently exist around youth volunteering in schools. Complete with case studies, good practice insights, activity and session plans, myth-busting exercises, and more, the resource…
New and Improved Recruitment and Duty to Refer Training for 2026
Volunteer Scotland’s popular ‘Recruitment and Duty to Refer’ online training session has been refreshed to include essential safeguarding guidance. Through this training, learn how safer recruitment, safeguarding practices and the legal duty to refer work together to protect children, protected adults, volunteers and organisations. The course content will cover: Where disclosure checking fits into a…
Canine Partners 2026 Virtual Open Day
Canine Partners is holding a number of virtual Open Days in 2026 for people in Scotland, taking place on: Monday 23 February 2026, 12:30pm – 2pm: BOOKING LINK Saturday 27 June 2026, 10am – 11:30am: BOOKING LINK Thursday 19 November 2026, 6:30pm – 8pm: BOOKING LINK Canine Partners is a registered charity working to transform…
Think You’re Too Young to Be a Trustee? Think Again.
Have you ever thought about becoming a Trustee, but you are not sure what is involved or what this means? If so, you’re not alone. Many young people assume trustee roles are only for those with decades of experience across a variety of sectors. In reality, charities are increasingly looking for trustees who bring fresh…
Community of Practice: Digital for Flexibility – Volunteer Experience
Volunteers are changing. They want to contribute in ways that fit around busy lives, changing schedules and competing commitments. But for volunteer managers, greater flexibility often comes at a cost: more coordination, more communication and more complexity. So how do we create volunteering opportunities that feel flexible and accessible, without creating chaos behind the scenes?…
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.
Volunteers’ Week 2026 Blog: How to Get Involved
If Volunteers’ Week has inspired you to get involved, you’re in the right place. With opportunities across a multitude of projects, causes, and commitments, volunteering in the Falkirk District is flexible, welcoming, and open to everyone – whether you have a day here and there or several hours a week. You don’t need special skills. You…
Volunteers’ Week 2026 Blog: Making Volunteering Possible
Every year, Volunteers’ Week gives us the chance to recognise and celebrate the incredible contribution volunteers make to our communities. Their time, energy, and commitment help strengthen local organisations, support those in need, and create positive change across the country. Within our role as the Falkirk District TSI, our team has been privileged to hear…
Volunteers’ Week 2026 Blog: Skills for Life, How Volunteering Builds Confidence, Careers, and Leadership
Volunteering is often described as ‘giving back’, but for many people, it’s also a way to grow – personally, professionally, and socially. Across the Falkirk District, volunteers consistently tell us that they gain far more than they expected. A common theme is confidence. People talk about finding their voice, discovering strengths they didn’t know they…
