Volunteers play such an important role within an organisation, a resource that for many organisations couldn’t do without, however they are a resource that needs to be looked after, managed and nurtured. If you want help to find the right people, at CVS Falkirk & District we can provide a range of support including registering and advertising your volunteer opportunities.
Volunteering News
Meet the Canine Partners 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.
Make Your Mark Advertising Opportunities Workshop
Make Your Mark, a campaign to increase the number and diversity of heritage volunteers, administers a free volunteer advertising portal for heritage organisations seeking volunteers in Scotland. The team have organised an online workshop on the portal, taking place on Tuesday 23 September 2025, 1pm – 3pm, via Zoom.
“How to Strengthen Engagement on Nonprofit Boards” Webinar
The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO, the English equivalent of SCVO) is delivering a free webinar on Thursday 4 September 2025, 11am – 12pm, via Zoom, sharing practical ways to boost board engagement in a time of growing pressure on third sector groups and organisations.
Quiz: Discover Your Volunteer Role!
The Volunteering Action Plan has designed a short quiz as part of its national volunteer recruitment campaign – so now you can answer a few questions to identify the volunteering opportunity that suits you!
Training Session: “A Complete Guide to PVG & Your Signatory Role”
Volunteer Scotland is hosting an in-person training session, “A Complete Guide to PVG & Your Signatory Role”, on Tuesday 9 September 2025, 10am – 4pm at Volunteer Scotland’s office, Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling, FK8 1QZ (with a further session on Thursday 25 September).
Webinar: How to Handle Volunteer Concerns and Complaints
The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO, the English equivalent of SCVO) is delivering a free webinar on Tuesday 23 September 2025, 10:30am – 12pm, via Zoom, exploring how to create a safe environment where volunteers feel confident to raise concerns, and how organisations can respond appropriately when they do.
Volunteer Opportunities: Canine Partners in Falkirk District
Canine Partners is a registered charity working to transform the lives of people with disabilities by partnering them with assistance dogs. Their assistance dogs bring a greater independence and quality of life to their partners. Canine Partners are currently looking to recruit volunteers in Falkirk District for a number of roles.
Volunteer Opportunities: Polmont Sports Centre
Polmont Sports Centre is a community group planning to take over the running of Polmont Sports Centre in order to keep the centre open for the benefit of local residents. The group is currently looking to recruit volunteers for various roles including:
Volunteer Opportunities: Bo’ness Networking Group
The Bo’ness Networking Group (Bo’net) is looking for new committee members (trustees), and event volunteers. The organisation – which supports community groups and has organised projects like the revamp at Bo’ness Hospital Garden – says it needs “fresh faces” to keep projects growing.
