A peer support session organised by the Volunteer Organisers Network taking place online on Thursday 12 March 2026, 12pm – 1pm, will focus on the pros, cons and good practice around Volunteer Handbooks.
Volunteering News
Empowering Communities Programme: Training Opportunities Available
Fully funded training opportunities are available through CVS Falkirk & District’s Empowering Communities Programme in March 2026. There is no cost to third sector groups or organisations to attend; however, places must be booked in advance.
Volunteering Matters 2024/25 Annual Impact Report Published
Volunteering Matters believes that “everyone should have the opportunity to thrive, and that stronger communities are the key”.
The 2024/25 Annual Impact Report highlights the difference volunteers have made across the UK through Volunteering Matters projects, working as part of its 2025-2030 strategy.
VolunteerHub Guide to Measuring Volunteer Impact
VolunteerHub has published a new practical guide for third sector and nonprofit groups and organisations on how to measure volunteer impact.
CVS Falkirk & District Volunteering Awards 2026: Nominations Now Open
Nominations are NOW OPEN for the CVS Falkirk & District Volunteering Awards 2026, inviting you to recognise the individuals and teams whose passion, innovation, and dedication support and inspire us all.
Volunteer Opportunity: HippFest Volunteers
HippFest, Scotland’s first and only festival of silent film with live music, is looking for volunteers to help deliver their 2026 Festival. Volunteers must be available for an induction meeting on Thursday 5 March 2026, 5:30pm – 7pm, at the Hippodrome, Bo’ness. All volunteers must commit to at least 2 sessions (6 hours each) during the festival, running Tuesday 17 March 2026 – Sunday 22 March 2026. These will take place between 11am – 10pm.
Falkirk Food Train Open Days
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.
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.
