Volunteer Scotland Knowledge Event: ‘What We Do Together: The Relationship Between Volunteering & Other Activities’

Volunteer Scotland are holding a Knowledge Event online between 10am – 11:30am on Thursday 12 December. The theme of the event is ‘What We Do Together: The Relationship Between Volunteering and Other Activities’ and it will be run by Dr David Bomark, who will be sharing the insights from his PhD research on what makes volunteering unique compared to hobbies, sports, and activism. David’s findings highlight how volunteering provides a unique stability, especially valuable for those benefiting from consistent engagement. However, as volunteer participation evolves, it’s crucial to explore these changes together.

The event aims to bridge the gap between academia and practitioners, inviting you to react to the findings and share your own experiences. David’s presentation will be followed by two breakout sessions with six engaging topics to choose from:

1. Volunteering as a Social Good: Partnering with GPs and support workers to engage volunteers.
2. Volunteering as an Accessible Space: How people find their way to volunteering.
3. Changing Forms of Volunteering: Blurring the lines between volunteer, participant, and beneficiary.
4. Comparing Volunteering with Other Activities: What unique aspects does volunteering offer?
5. Generational Volunteering Differences: How should the voluntary sector adapt to generational shifts in volunteering practices?
6. Professionalisation of the Sector: Is it a positive evolution or a challenge?

This is a free event, although Volunteer Scotland ask that individuals register in advance via their EventBrite page.