YouthVIP is offering the volunteer-involving community across Scotland the opportunity to access fully funded training, “Welcoming Young People as Volunteers”, thanks to support from Scottish Government. The training session will take place online via Zoom on Wednesday 5 November 2025, 9:30am – 11am. Within this session, participants will look at best practice around recruiting, retaining…
Volunteering News
International Volunteer Managers Day 2025
International Volunteer Managers Day (IVMDay) is being celebrated on Wednesday 5 November 2025, a day that honours the professionals and community leaders who facilitate volunteering globally. It serves as both recognition of the boldness volunteer managers already embody, and an invitation for organisations and communities to take action in support of them. This year’s theme is “Be BOLD. Make…
Young Trustees Training Online Session
“How do we remove the barriers that stop young people from becoming trustees?” Eastside People is holding an online session as part of the Festival of Trusteeship during Trustees’ Week 2025, taking place on Wednesday 5 November 2025, 6pm – 7pm. Supported by the Institute of Leadership, “Young Trustees Wanted: Unlocking the Next Generation” will…
VolunteerHub Blog: Barriers to Volunteer Engagement
“What are the biggest barriers to volunteer engagement? How do we overcome them?” VolunteerHub’s team has published a new blog on creating meaningful, rewarding experiences which inspire volunteers to continue contributing their time, skills, and passion.
Canine Partners Information Event
Canine Partners is holding an event in Edinburgh as an opportunity for potential volunteers, supporters and organisations to learn about what they do, find out more and see their brand-new virtual demonstration of how they train their dogs. Attendees can also hear first-hand from someone who has a life-changing assistance dog. The event takes place on Friday 17 October 2025, 12pm – 2pm, in the Robertson Suite of The Eric Liddell Community, 15 Morningside Road, Edinburgh, EH10 4DP.
“Volunteering: A Human Rights and Equalities First Approach” Online Training
Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities (THRE) is holding a free online training course, “Volunteering – A Human Rights and Equalities First Approach”, on Tuesday 14 October 2025, 1pm – 4pm, via Zoom (with regular breaks throughout the session).
Formal Volunteering Participation in Scotland Increasing
Volunteer Scotland has announced that the formal volunteer participation rate in Scotland is increasing. Analysis of the latest Scottish Household Survey for 2024 show positive changes, with 25% of adults in Scotland volunteering with a group, club or organisation in 2024. This means the number of volunteers in Scotland increased by 331,000 between 2023 and 2024, after formal volunteer participation dropped to its lowest recorded level of 18% in 2023.
Volunteer Opportunity: Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026
The Commonwealth Games 2026, taking place in Glasgow, has lowered the minimum age of its volunteers to 16 years old. Applications for volunteers are now open.
Volunteer Opportunity: Strathcarron Hospice 10K Race Marshals
Strathcarron Hospice is holding its fundraising 10K race on Sunday 12 October 2025, 11am – 1pm, beginning from Denny High School, and is currently looking for Volunteer Marshals.
Save the Date: Make Your Mark 2026 Conference
The Make Your Mark volunteer managers conference, scheduled for Wednesday 4 February 2026, will explore the current state of volunteer management, highlighting the importance of inclusive volunteering.
