Volunteer Scotland, along with other UK partners, invite voluntary organisations to attend the UK wide launch event for the new Investing in Volunteers (IiV) standards, on Wednesday 24th March, 2pm – 3:30pm.
News & Events
COVID-19 Digital Exclusion Fund: DEADLINE MONDAY
The deadline for Falkirk Council’s COVID-19 Digital Exclusion Fund is 11am on Monday 15th March. The council has allocated at least £50,000 to support people who are digitally excluded due to cost; the funding will support the cost of equipment and getting connected. The aim of the fund is to support organisations support people who are digitally excluded.
COVID-19 Vaccine Programme Survey for Health and Social Care Workers
Public Health Scotland has launched an online survey for frontline health and social care workers in Scotland, which aids to understand workers’ views and experiences of the COVID-19 vaccination programme. This survey is completely confidential; answers will not be shared with employers. The survey should take 10 minutes to complete, and is open until Friday 19th March.
SCAA Virtual Presentations and Speakers Available
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) is offering to hold online presentations for groups of people (including community groups or classes) who would like an experienced volunteer guest speaker to tell them more about SCAA’s work.
Daylight App Available for Everyone in Forth Valley
NHS Forth Valley has made the Daylight app available and FREE for everyone across Forth Valley. Daylight provides help to people experiencing symptoms of worry and anxiety, using an evidenced-based digital therapy programme, targeted towards those experiencing these feelings.
