The Disclosure Act will improve the disclosure system in Scotland by removing unnecessary barriers for people with convictions as they seek employment or other opportunities and enhance the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. Some of the Disclosure Act provisions are in force already, laying the groundwork for implementation of the remainder of the Disclosure Act,…
Volunteer with us
This page lists any current volunteer opportunities with CVS Falkirk & District.
Volunteer Friendly Information Session
The Volunteer Friendly Award is designed to help groups enhance their organisational practice and showcase how effective they are at involving and managing their volunteers. A user-friendly quality standard, Volunteer Friendly recognises organisations that effectively involve volunteers. Achieving the Volunteer Friendly Award helps you ensure that volunteers receive the best possible support, and your organisation…
Be A Trustee: Friends of Scottish Settlers (FOSS)
Friends of Scottish Settlers (FOSS) is a Falkirk-based befriending organisation linking long-time local volunteers with newcomers to the area, principally refugee families and people in the asylum system. They envision a Falkirk District that is multicultural, multilingual, and welcoming, where local people, organisations, and services are equipped, supported, and willing to cultivate wellbeing, solidarity, community,…
Under the Trees: Volunteer Friendly Award Achievement
We are delighted to announce that Under the Trees have passed the accreditation to become a Volunteer Friendly organisation – congratulations!! Volunteer Friendly is a quality standard regulated in Scotland by Volunteer Scotland and the TSI Scotland Network. It’s used to support, recognise and reward groups that are good at involving volunteers and is open to any…
Volunteering Opportunity: Compassionate Neighbours Project
NHS Forth Valley are looking for volunteer befrienders to visit a person in the local area who is socially isolated and unable to attend community groups. The barriers to social connection are life-limiting physical conditions. Having a volunteer befriender visit once a week or fortnightly can vastly improve a person’s quality of life and sense…
Celebrating Volunteering: Volunteer Awards 2024
Always a highlight of Volunteers’ Week, presenting the winners of the 2024 Falkirk Volunteer Awards! Volunteer of the Year: Alexander McGill with St John Scotland Young Volunteer of the Year: Samya Gurung with Project Theatre Lifetime Achievement Award: Samina Ali with Rainbow Muslim Womens Group Organisation of the Year: The Greenhill Historical Society Innovative Organisation…
Adoption, Fostering & Kinship Panels – Recruiting New Members
Glow Scotland are currently recruiting independent panel members to join their adoption and fostering, foster carer review and kinship panels. They are looking for people who: have personal experience of adoption, fostering or kinship care; have been involved with children who have are looked after away from home; and have knowledge or experience in the…
Falkirk Community Hospital Volunteering Taster
The Royal Voluntary Service are throwing open their doors at the Falkirk Community Hospital on Friday 7 June 2024, offering volunteering taster sessions between 10am and 12pm. Organised alongside The Big Help Out, this is an opportunity to meet current volunteers and find out what you could be doing as a volunteer. Royal Voluntary Service…
Re-Thinking Volunteer Recruitment
Volunteer Scotland are hosting an online seminar on volunteer recruitment in the current climate. This dynamic and engaging seminar is designed to equip your organisation with the insights and practical tools to attract, engage, and retain dedicated volunteers who will drive your mission forward. Your organisation will walk away with actionable tips and insights to…
Opportunity: Citizens Advice Bureau – Denny and Dunipace: Trustee
Denny and Dunipace Citizens Advice Bureau is a local, independent charity which provides free, impartial and confidential advice and information to give you the tools you need to sort out any issues or problems. Citizen’s Advice Bureau – Denny and Dunipace are currently looking to recruit individuals who would like to contribute to their local…
