Greenheart Growers CIC is hosting volunteer sessions on Thursdays and Fridays, 11am – 4pm, at their market garden at Mavisbank Farm, Shieldhill, FK1 2AZ. The sessions are aimed at anyone who would like to contribute positively and gain practical growing experience and skills at a functioning Organic Market Garden, and make new friends. All abilities and experience levels are welcome to help contribute to the social enterprise’s mission. Teas and coffees will be provided.
Volunteering News
Upcoming Young Trustees’ Community Cafe
The next Young Trustees’ Community Café from the Young Trustees’ Movement takes place on Wednesday 8 April 2026, 12pm – 1pm, via Zoom.
Ready for Youth Work E-Learning Course
Youth Scotland’s e-learning course, Ready for Youth Work, is now open for applications until Thursday 30 April 2026. Participants have until Tuesday 30 June 2026 to complete the course; accreditation is available at SCQF Level 3. The course is open to those living in Scotland only.
Changes to PVG Scheme Now In Effect
Changes to the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme have now come into effect. As of Wednesday 1 April 2026, the PVG scheme now involves a five year membership.
VolunteerHub Guide on Managing Young Volunteers
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.
“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.
