NHS Scotland has published their 2024 NHS Scotland Volunteer Experience Report. Now in its second year, the Volunteering Experiences survey was refined for 2024 with input from colleagues across 5 NHS boards.
Volunteering News
Falkirk Volunteer Awards Ceremony Questionnaire
As some of you may remember, CVS Falkirk & District previously hosted an annual Volunteer Awards Ceremony. It has been a while since we have been able to hold this event, but we are currently trying to secure funding in the hopes of hosting this much-deserved celebration once again. For this to happen, we would be extremely grateful if you could spare two minutes of your time to help us establish the value of this event to funders by completing our short online questionnaire before Wednesday 19th February.
PVG Changes Summary Guide
As you are probably aware, Disclosure Scotland is making changes to their services from Tuesday 1 April. This is part of the process for implementing the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. To help organisations understand what is changing and how it impacts them, our team at CVS Falkirk & District has created a summary guidance document, which highlights some of the key changes that relate to the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.
Scottish Government to Continue PVG Fee Waiver for Volunteers
Following public consultation on fee waivers and discounts, Scottish Government and Volunteer Scotland have announced they will continue to provide free Protecting Vulnerable Group (PVG) scheme membership for volunteers from Qualifying Voluntary Organisations (QVO). This decision by Scottish Ministers aims to recognise the vital importance of volunteers within Scotland’s communities. Membership of the PVG scheme provides…
Are you interested in becoming a volunteer with Police Scotland?
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…
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.
