CVS Falkirk & District is working with Linking Lives to offer local volunteers “Good Conversations” training. This training is FREE for volunteers looking to improve their conversation skills, who help within a community activity. We would like to gauge interest in this training session; therefore, the date, time and venue is yet to be confirmed. Spaces are limited and numbers will be restricted per group.
Volunteering News
Disclosure Act Changes: Support from Volunteer Scotland
Throughout May, Volunteer Scotland is running a series of support sessions for local groups and organisations about the recent major changes to the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme, as part of the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 which came into effect at the start of the month.
“The State of Scottish Volunteering” Report
Volunteer Scotland has published their latest report, “The State of Scottish Volunteering: Insights from Volunteer Scotland’s Research”, based on their analysis of their 2024 research. Each piece of research has its own key findings, but also common themes and threads emerged across them, which the latest report has pulled together into 5 headlines.
Volunteer Opportunity: Wellbeing Scotland Trustee
Wellbeing Scotland is looking for a new Trustee to join their Board as they undergo a period of change. They are keen to hear from those with a passion for numbers, who could use this proficiency to support their financial planning and management. A background in accountancy is a bonus, but not a requirement.
PVG Regulated Roles Training Sessions
Volunteer Scotland is running a series of training sessions that will cover an overview of the PVG Scheme, who can join the scheme, normal and incidental duties, as well as resources available.
Disclosure Act Changes: Informal Online Drop-Ins
Volunteer Scotland is running a series of informal online sessions to give groups and organisations the opportunity to chat with a member of their training team about the Disclosure Act and the recent changes. These sessions are free to attend, with no booking required; the next session takes place on Monday 5 May 2025: 2pm – 3pm.
Disclosure Act Changes: Online Information Sessions
Volunteer Scotland is running a series of online Information Sessions (via MS Teams) about the major changes in the disclosure process, and how these will impact on local groups. All sessions are free, but booking is required.
Police Scotland Special Constable Recruitment Events
Police Scotland is running 2 in-person Special Constable recruitment events on Saturday 10 May 2025, 10:30am – 1pm and 1:30pm – 4pm, at the Scottish Police College at Tulliallan Castle, Kincardine, FK10 4BE. The Special Constable is a volunteer role with the same powers as a Police Officer. These events are free to attend and aim to provide those interested in volunteering with Police Scotland with a better understanding of the Special Constable role.
Connecting Volunteering Network: May 2025 Meeting
Our next Connecting Volunteering Network will take place on Wednesday 21 May 2025, 10am – 12pm at Falkirk Community Fire Station, Westfield, Falkirk, FK2 9AH. The theme for this meeting is “Volunteer Motivation and Recognition”.
The Driving Force Celebrates 20 Years of Supporting Cancer Patients
CVS Falkirk & District are proud to congratulate local volunteer-involving charity The Driving Force as they mark the phenomenal milestone of 20 years providing free transportation and support services to cancer patients. Clocking more than 708,000 miles in journeys, the charity has helped over 1673 individuals, driving to more than 15,000 appointments and delivering over 1200…
