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.
Volunteering News
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…
Mark Volunteers’ Week by Requesting CVS Falkirk & District Celebrating Volunteering Certificates
Ahead of Volunteers’ Week 2025, local groups and organisations across Falkirk District can now request our free Celebrating Volunteering Certificates for their volunteers!
Recruitment of New Chair for NHS Forth Valley Board
Scottish Ministers are inviting applications for a New Chair for NHS Forth Valley Board. This role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dedicated leader to oversee the governance and strategic direction of NHS Forth Valley, with the successful candidate playing a key role in improving, sustaining and protecting the health of local people…
Volunteer with Grangemouth Community Sports Trust
Grangemouth Community Sports Trust is a new charity set up to manage Grangemouth Stadium for community benefit. “Grangemouth Stadium is central Scotland’s premier athletics training and competition facility and hosts a large number of regional, national and international events, squad training days and coaching conferences. It has been the home of many Olympic and Commonwealth…
Volunteer on the Greener Grangemouth Town Team
Falkirk Council are looking for a volunteer to become the first Chair of the Greener Grangemouth Town Team. This new voluntary role aims to bring people together to support community action. The Chair will lead a diverse group of stakeholders in driving sustainable regeneration initiatives as part of the Greener Grangemouth Programme, and play a…
Make Your Mark Advertising Portal Workshop
Make Your Mark is a campaign to increase the number and diversity of heritage volunteers in Scotland. For volunteers, Make Your Mark can connect you with organisations that care for Scotland’s places, history and culture – by volunteering, you can discover Scotland’s stories, care for local places, connect with likeminded people, learn new skills, network…
The Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (Disclosure Act) is now live!
As of 1 April 2025, the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is now a legal requirement in Scotland.
