After a year-long break, The Big Help Out will return this Volunteers’ Week 2026, running Friday 5 June 2026 – Monday 8 June 2026.
Volunteering News
AVM Scotland Peer Support Networking Group
The Association of Volunteer Managers (AVM) welcomes all volunteer managers to attend the next meeting of its Scotland Peer Support Networking Group, taking place on Thursday 30 April 2026, 10:30am – 3pm, at the Victim Support Scotland office, Granite House, 31-33 Stockwell Street, Glasgow, G1 4RZ.
Upcoming Young Trustees Movement Online Training
Recognising that less than 3% of charity trustees are under 30 years old, the Young Trustees Movement is calling for increased board diversity. As part of this campaign, they are hosting online training, 12pm – 1pm, across multiple dates (via Zoom), focusing on championing diversity within boards: Wednesday 15 April 2026, Wednesday 13 May 2026, and Wednesday 10 June 2026. Tickets are free, although advance booking is required to gain access to the Zoom sessions.
Greenheart Growers CIC Market Garden Volunteer Sessions
Greenheart Growers CIC is hosting volunteer sessions on Thursdays and Fridays, 11am – 4pm, at their market garden at Mavisbank Farm, Shieldhill, FK1 2AZ. The sessions are aimed at anyone who would like to contribute positively and gain practical growing experience and skills at a functioning Organic Market Garden, and make new friends. All abilities and experience levels are welcome to help contribute to the social enterprise’s mission. Teas and coffees will be provided.
Upcoming Young Trustees’ Community Cafe
The next Young Trustees’ Community Café from the Young Trustees’ Movement takes place on Wednesday 8 April 2026, 12pm – 1pm, via Zoom.
Ready for Youth Work E-Learning Course
Youth Scotland’s e-learning course, Ready for Youth Work, is now open for applications until Thursday 30 April 2026. Participants have until Tuesday 30 June 2026 to complete the course; accreditation is available at SCQF Level 3. The course is open to those living in Scotland only.
Changes to PVG Scheme Now In Effect
Changes to the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme have now come into effect. As of Wednesday 1 April 2026, the PVG scheme now involves a five year membership.
VolunteerHub Guide on Managing Young Volunteers
VolunteerHub has created a guide on some best practice tips and guidance to help effectively manage teen volunteers. This guide covers topics from why young volunteers are important, their motivations, expectations and guidelines, through to communication styles and recognition, amongst other points.
“Good Conversations” Free Training Available for Volunteers
Linking Lives offers free “Good Conversations” training for volunteers hosting conversations within community settings, such as community cafes, foodbanks, befriending and community social gatherings.
YouthVIP Report: Scotland’s Poverty Related Youth Volunteering Gap
Recent research from YouthVIP has highlighted that young people in Scotland from Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) areas 1 and 2 face more barriers to accessing and sustaining high-quality volunteering opportunities.
