VolunteerHub has created a guide on some best practice tips and guidance to help effectively manage teen volunteers. This guide covers topics from why young volunteers are important, their motivations, expectations and guidelines, through to communication styles and recognition, amongst other points.
Volunteering News
“Good Conversations” Free Training Available for Volunteers
Linking Lives offers free “Good Conversations” training for volunteers hosting conversations within community settings, such as community cafes, foodbanks, befriending and community social gatherings.
YouthVIP Report: Scotland’s Poverty Related Youth Volunteering Gap
Recent research from YouthVIP has highlighted that young people in Scotland from Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) areas 1 and 2 face more barriers to accessing and sustaining high-quality volunteering opportunities.
Make Your Mark Intergenerational Volunteering Online Session
The Make Your Mark campaign aims to increase the number and diversity of heritage volunteers across Scotland. The campaign is holding an online session aimed at supporting volunteer managers around intergenerational volunteering, on Thursday 16 April 2026, 11am – 12pm, via Microsoft Teams.
Update from VSDS on Upcoming Changes to PVG and Disclosure Services
Volunteer Scotland Disclosure Services (VSDS) has recently issued a number of new updates regarding the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) and Disclosure Services, some which will take effect from Wednesday 1 April 2026.
Bucket Collection Volunteers at Falkirk FC Match
Breakthrough T1D is looking for Bucket Collection Volunteers to help raise as much money as possible at the upcoming Falkirk FC match on Saturday 21 March 2026, 1:45pm – 5:30pm, at Falkirk Football Stadium, 4 Stadium Way, Falkirk, FK2 9EE. All volunteers will receive a Breakthrough T1D t-shirt, a match ticket and a voucher for a pie and drink. A staff member wearing a blue Breakthrough T1D be there to support volunteers on the day.
Volunteer Handbooks: Peer Support Session
A peer support session organised by the Volunteer Organisers Network taking place online on Thursday 12 March 2026, 12pm – 1pm, will focus on the pros, cons and good practice around Volunteer Handbooks.
Empowering Communities Programme: Training Opportunities Available
Fully funded training opportunities are available through CVS Falkirk & District’s Empowering Communities Programme in March 2026. There is no cost to third sector groups or organisations to attend; however, places must be booked in advance.
Volunteering Matters 2024/25 Annual Impact Report Published
Volunteering Matters believes that “everyone should have the opportunity to thrive, and that stronger communities are the key”.
The 2024/25 Annual Impact Report highlights the difference volunteers have made across the UK through Volunteering Matters projects, working as part of its 2025-2030 strategy.
VolunteerHub Guide to Measuring Volunteer Impact
VolunteerHub has published a new practical guide for third sector and nonprofit groups and organisations on how to measure volunteer impact.
