Polmont Playgroup invites individuals, community groups and local businesses to join the team for a Community Volunteering Day on Tuesday 4 August 2026, at the Playgroup premises, Redding Road, Brightons, FK2 0AA, with exact times to be confirmed.
Volunteering News
Volunteer Opportunity: SCAA Community Champion Volunteers
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) is looking for Community Champion volunteers to help raise awareness and support its fundraising efforts across Scotland.
Connecting Volunteering Network: Volunteering in Practice Award
Join CVS Falkirk & District for our upcoming Connecting Volunteering Network on Wednesday 26 August 2026, 10am – 12pm, at Arnotdale House, Dollar Park, Camelon Road, Falkirk, FK1 5SQ. The network is for anyone involved in supporting or managing volunteers and provides a space to meet, share experiences, discuss topics relevant to volunteering within the third-sector, and network.
Volunteer Opportunity: Volunteer Sports Centre Assistants
Polmont Sports Centre Community Group is a sports group which has recently taken over Polmont Sports Centre from Falkirk Council. The centre is a multi-sports facility catering for all ages and abilities within the local community, and is solely run by volunteers who seek to promote a pleasant volunteering experience for everyone involved. The group is looking…
Volunteer Opportunity: Trustee with Forth Valley Sensory Centre
Forth Valley Sensory Centre (FVSC) provides a wide range of high-quality activities, groups and services for people of all ages with sensory loss. The team is looking for volunteers to join their Board as Trustees. This is a significant time to get involved, as new Trustees will have the opportunity to support the development and transformation of services to…
VolunteerHub Guide on Reviewing Volunteer Programmes and Volunteers
Our Volunteering team has highlighted VolunteerHub’s guide for streamlining volunteer programmes and keeping existing volunteers engaged, which local groups and organisations may find useful.
VolunteerPro Podcast: Strengthening Volunteer Application Processes
In a recent episode of its Volunteer Nation podcast, VolunteerPro looks at the volunteer application process, highlighting how slow or confusing systems can lead to fewer volunteers joining a group or organisation.
Volunteer Opportunity: Grangemouth Community Sports Trust Trustees
Grangemouth Community Sports Trust (GCST) is looking to appoint up to three new volunteer Trustees to join its Board. GCST is keen to hear from people with skills or experience in at least one of the following areas: business growth and development; strategy; financial management; fundraising. The deadline for applications to this volunteer trustee role is 5pm on Friday 17 July 2026.
Right to Try Regulations for Volunteering While Receiving Benefits
New government rules have come into force which aim to reinforce the freedom to work and volunteer for people who receive welfare benefits. The “right to try” regulations have been created by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to strengthen benefits claimants’ ability to volunteer without this automatically triggering a reassessment of their claims
Youth Scotland Ready for Youth Work Course
Youth Scotland’s Ready for Youth Work is a practical course aimed at youth workers and volunteers to ensure that they can: create a safe space for young people; plan, deliver and evaluate fun youth work sessions for young people; engage young people meaningfully and celebrate and recognise their achievements.
