The Value of Volunteering in Falkirk

Posted on August 4, 2017

Based on the results of the Falkirk Third Sector Impact Survey 2017, there are 4,249 people currently volunteering in Falkirk, providing 1,397 hours of volunteering on a weekly basis.

The value of this volunteering is equivalent to £613,841.80 per annum (or £11,804.65 per week), based on the current Living Wage.

This figure does not reflect the ideas, enthusiasm and experience that volunteers provide to organisations, or the vital role they have in delivering services and support in the Falkirk Council area.

The full Third Sector Impact Measurement Report will be published on the CVS Falkirk website later this year.

FDAMH Fixed Term Vacancies

Falkirk District Association for Mental Health (FDAMH) is currently recruiting for the following positions: Immediate Help Service Initial Assessment Officer: 35 hours per week, with a salary of £26,525 per annum and a fixed term contract of 2 years; Fundraising Officer: 35 hours per week, with a salary of £25,000 and a fixed term contract of one year; Finance Administrator: 35 hours per week, with a salary of £17,500 and a fixed term contract of one year. The deadline for all applications is 12pm on Friday 5th April.

The Conservation Volunteers Senior Project Officer Vacancies

The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) Scotland are currently recruiting for 3 Senior Project Officers across 2 different projects, at 21 hours per week, with a salary of £11,700 – £12,900 per annum (pro rata) and a fixed term contract of 2 years, based in Stirling and Edinburgh. The deadline for all applications is Monday 25th March.

Digital Participation Charter Fund

The Digital Participation Charter Fund’s seventh round is now open for applications. The fund provides small grants (typically up to £10,000) and aims to help organisations tackle poverty, social isolation and other forms of inequality in society through the development of essential digital skills amongst their service users. The deadline for applications is 12pm on Tuesday 30th April.

People’s Rights and Equality Group March Meetings

The Central Scotland Regional Equality Council (CSREC) has announced the next meetings of the Stirling and Clackmannanshire People’s Rights and Equality Groups. The groups provide the opportunity for local people to voice their views on equality-related issues in their area, including: housing, employment, and public transport. Places are limited, and booking is essential.

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