The International Volunteer Managers’ Day (IVMDay) campaign is holding a free Virtual Celebration Event on IVM Day itself, Thursday 5 November 2026, taking place 10am – 11:30am, via Zoom.
Volunteering News
Volunteering – A Human Rights and Equalities First Approach
Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities (THRE) is holding an online training session on Monday 5 October 2026, 1pm – 4pm, via Zoom.
Connecting Volunteering Network: Celebrating International Volunteer Managers’ Day
Join us for our next Network meeting on Wednesday 4 November 2026, 10am – 12pm, at the Falkirk Fire Station, Westfield, Falkirk FK2 9AH, where we will be celebrating International Volunteer Managers’ Day (IVMDay) 2026.
Volunteer Information Session with CVS Falkirk & District
Are you considering volunteering and want to find out more? Join us for our in-person volunteer information session to discover what volunteering entails, understand the benefits, and explore various local opportunities. The session will take place on Wednesday 23 September, 2pm – 3pm, at our CVS Falkirk & District office, located at Unit 7b, Callendar Business Park, Falkirk, FK1 1XR. Please note that spaces are limited and confirmation of attendance is required.
New Volunteer Development Network Survey
Volunteer Scotland is developing a new network for people who support and organise volunteers. To support this, they have created a short online survey for volunteer organisers to submit their thoughts. The closing date for responses is Friday 9 October 2026.
Volunteering Action Plan Conference 2026: Bridging the Participation Gap
Volunteer Scotland has announced the details of the Volunteering Action Plan Conference 2026, taking place on Tuesday 17 November 2026, 10am – 4pm, either online or in-person at The Barracks Conference Centre in Stirling.
Volunteer Opportunity: Children’s Panel Members
The Children’s Panel is a care and justice system in Scotland which exists to protect the safety and wellbeing of infants, children and young people nationally, and makes legal decisions on how to support those who come to children’s hearings. At every children’s hearing, there are always three volunteer Panel Members, whose role is to listen to the child or young person’s views, understand their circumstances, and ultimately make legal decisions about how to best protect and care for them.
Opportunity Sought in IT and Web Design
Is there a volunteer position available in your organisation for IT or web design? Our team at CVS Falkirk & District has been contacted by an IT professional, who has a strong background in designing and delivering digital products across various platforms. They are seeking a local volunteer opportunity in web design or IT to leverage their skills and technical knowledge while gaining experience in the UK.
Young Trustees Community Café
The Young Trustees Movement’s next online Community Café takes place on Wednesday 16 September 2026, 12pm – 1pm. The session will begin with a Q&A with a young trustee, followed by breakout rooms with space for networking, sharing advice, and meaningful conversations.
Volunteers’ Week 2027 Dates Announced
Volunteers’ Week 2027 will run from Monday 7 June 2027 until Sunday 13 June 2027.
