Are you interested in becoming a volunteer with Police Scotland? Being a Special Constable is not just about upholding the law and catching criminals, it’s also about supporting communities by building trust, respect, and positive relationships. You will be there to make a difference to those who need it most. If you want a volunteering…
Volunteering News
Volunteer Scotland: Disclosure Act Changes Information Sessions
Starting Tuesday 1 April 2025, the PVG scheme will become a legal requirement across Scotland, as part of the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. The Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 aims to improve the disclosure system in Scotland by removing unnecessary barriers for people with convictions who are seeking employment or other opportunities, while also enhancing the…
Make Your Mark Volunteer Managers Conference 2025
Make Your Mark is a campaign to increase the number and diversity of heritage volunteers in Scotland, across areas of built, natural, cultural and intangible heritage. Make Your Mark is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. On Thursday 27 February 2025, from 9am – 4:30pm, Make Your Mark are looking forward to welcoming…
Youth VIP Webinar: Welcoming Young People as Volunteers
Youth VIP is a multi-organisation (Volunteering Matters, YouthLink Scotland and Young Scot) initiative to promote inclusive and participatory youth volunteering across Scotland. Formed from 13 recommendations made by young people from the Youth Volunteering Innovation Project (Youth VIP) to the Scottish Government in 2020, YouthVIP now work with organisations, Local Government and young people to make this vision…
New Look Volunteer E-bulletin Launched!
As part of New Year, New You, today we are also launching our new-look Volunteer E-Bulletin! The Volunteer E-Bulletin includes an opportunities hotlist which promotes newly added and updated roles and is emailed directly to registered individuals across Falkirk District.
SAVE THE DATE: Connecting Volunteering Network 2025
The Connecting Volunteering Network returns for 2025 on Wednesday 26th February, with further meetings taking place throughout the year. The Connecting Volunteering Network is for anyone who is involved in volunteering in Falkirk, and an opportunity to connect with others who volunteer and who work with volunteers to share successes and challenges, to support each other, and to plan how we can make volunteering in Falkirk bigger and better than ever.
New Year, New You!
After a busy festive period, we’re welcoming in the new year with the exciting launch of our New Year, New You campaign! New Year, New You is a celebration of volunteering across Falkirk, shining a light on the impressive range of ways everyone can get involved in their local community. Throughout January the CVS Falkirk & District team will be promoting volunteering opportunities, celebrating the amazing impact of volunteering, and running recruitment events.
New Year, New You: Stall Bookings Open
There’s still time to book your stall at our New Year, New You recruitment fayres in January! We know that volunteer numbers are down – both through research from bodies like Volunteer Scotland, and because you, our local community groups and charities, have told us so. New Year, New You is our response.
CVS Falkirk & District Presents: New Year, New You Volunteering Campaign
New Year, New You is a celebration of volunteering in our communities, shining a light on the impressive range of ways to get involved. Information Events across Falkirk District provide the chance to Be Informed and Get Involved.
Youth VIP Webinar: Welcoming Young People as Volunteers
The Youth Volunteering Innovation Project (Youth VIP) is a multi-organisation (Volunteering Matters, YouthLink Scotland and Young Scot) initiative to promote inclusive and participatory youth volunteering across Scotland. Formed from 13 recommendations made by young people to the Scottish Government in 2020, YouthVIP now work with organisations, Local Government and young people to make this vision a reality.…
