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).

The training covers all aspects of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and will provide attendees with the information required to process PVG scheme applications for their organisation. It is designed to support all Lead and Additional signatories, whether attendees are new to this role, about to step into the role or are interested in finding out more about what the role of being a signatory involves.

The session will cover:

• what is a signatory and what your responsibilities are
• how the PVG scheme is governed by the Code of Practice
• the PVG scheme process (covering applications and viewing results)
• resources available to help
• who needs to have a PVG scheme (regulates roles with children and/or protected adults) and your legal requirements
• your recruitment process and linking in PVG scheme disclosures
• referrals process – how and when you need to make a referral to Disclosure Scotland

The session is free, but booking is required.

To book your free place, please visit the dedicated Eventbrite page (linked for your convenience).