Children in Scotland and Family Fund are hosting a free webinar next Thursday 14th May, 2pm – 3pm, on “Supporting disabled or seriously ill children during and beyond the pandemic”. The webinar will look at research conducted by Family Fund and explore how COVID-19 is affecting families with disabled or seriously ill children, their immediate concerns and needs.
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COVID-19 Falkirk Volunteer Expenses Fund
The COVID-19 Falkirk Volunteer Expenses Fund has been set up to support community groups and voluntary organisations which operate in Falkirk and District, and whose volunteers provide support through community activities during COVID-19 (from Wednesday 1st April – Saturday 30th May 2020). Expenses will be reimbursed directly to volunteers in order to reduce organisational time and resources required. All COVID-19-related volunteer-involving groups and organisations are eligible to use the fund. The current deadline for applications is Friday 31st July.
Safety Message from CVS Falkirk CEO
A message on safety from our CEO Jen Kerr: “Thank you to the hundreds of volunteers helping across Falkirk! Keep yourself and the people you are helping safe: Do not enter anyone’s home; leave shopping or messages on the doorstep. Maintain at least 2 meters distance at doorsteps. Wash your hands regularly.”
Radio V Podcast
Volunteer Scotland has launched the Radio V podcast, with episodes available every Saturday at 11am. The podcast aims to support, update and entertain everyone (including volunteers) with messages and stories from people who volunteer across Scotland. They are also looking for contributions from listeners and volunteers.
PVG and Signatory Online Sessions
Due to COVID-19, Volunteer Scotland Disclosure Services has added additional PVG and Signatory Online Sessions. Each of the 3 online courses focuses on a particular area of the Protection for Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme; by completing all 3 courses, participants will cover all aspects of the main PVG and Signatory Course.
