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…
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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…
Volunteers’ Week 2026 Blog: Communities Leading Local Change, Volunteering and the Just Transition
The Just Transition is often discussed in terms of policy, industry, and long-term planning but at its heart, it’s about people. And across Grangemouth, volunteers are already turning their vision of community first into reality. From leading community park projects and environmental clean-ups to supporting repair cafés and food provision initiatives, local volunteers are rolling…
Volunteers’ Week 2026 Blog: Power of Youth Day
Youth volunteering is one of the most powerful ways young people can support their community whilst building confidence, skills and experience for their own future. Across Scotland, thousands of young people give their time to support charities, sports clubs, schools, environmental projects, community organisations and local events. Their contribution has a lasting impact – not…
Volunteers’ Week 2026 Blog: Volunteering From Bo’ness to Tanzania
A volunteer from Bo’ness is taking on an extraordinary challenge this summer in support of vulnerable families in Tanzania. Charlie, a 26-year-old graduate electrical engineer, will travel to Tanzania this November to volunteer with the Vine Trust on a Building Expedition project delivered in partnership with the Tanzania Women Research Foundation (TAWREF) which has seen…
