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Volunteering

Volunteering not only makes a difference for others, it also makes a difference for you. There are a vast range of opportunities available, and we can find the right one for you.


You can now search for current Falkirk volunteering opportunities directly through our website! Visit our Volunteer Opportunities page to find the best role for you.

To find out how to help out your neighbours and community during the COVID-19 pandemic, visit our Safe Volunteering and Helping Out During COVID-19 page, or contact Volunteer Falkirk at the number below.

As a result of the incredible response from our communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, We have also launched VOLUNTEER FALKIRK, a new local volunteering phoneline providing you with up to date and relevant information about volunteering locally in the Falkirk and District area during this time. So whether you live in Banknock or Bo’ness, we can put you in touch with local COVID-19 volunteering initiatives.

The phoneline will be open 9am – 5pm, on: 0300 311 9700

Volunteering can help you:

  • Gain new skills and experiences
  • Update your CV
  • Meet new like-minded people
  • Build your social life
  • Have fun
  • Increase your confidence
  • Give back to your community

Saltire Awards for youth volunteering:

Young volunteers (12-25 years old) can also take part in the national Saltire Awards programme. There are 3 levels of awards:

  • Challenge – for taking part in a one-off group activity
  • Approach – individual awards for 10 or 25 hours volunteering
  • Ascent – individual awards for 50, 100, 200 and 500 hours volunteering

Celebrating Volunteering

Recognising the contribution of your volunteers is very important, and we hope that the various events we’ve had over the years will inspire your organisation to hold your own volunteer celebration. To this end, we have put together some ideas we hope will inspire you to hold your own celebration.

During Volunteers’ Week,  as part of the celebrations, we also provide organisations with our Celebrating Volunteering Certificates and Long Service badges for their volunteers. If you are interested in participating in this initiative, please contact CVS Falkirk by email: info@cvsfalkirk.org.uk

To find out more about the range of volunteering opportunities in Falkirk, please contact us.

Case Studies

Case Study – Royal Voluntary Service
Read the full story here:  Royal Voluntary Service

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Case Study – “Routes to Employment”

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Case Study – Moira Dunning
Read the full story here:  Moira Dunning

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Case Study – Helena Gribben
Read the full story here:  Helena Gribben

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“CVS Falkirk and District are very friendly and helpful when it comes to volunteering opportunities in the local area."

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CVS Falkirk
2014-11-13T11:15:07+00:00

(volunteer)

“CVS Falkirk and District are very friendly and helpful when it comes to volunteering opportunities in the local area."
https://www.cvsfalkirk.org.uk/testimonials/volunteering/

Volunteering 2

“I've become a lot more social with people my age, gained a lot more confidence in sharing my ideas and...

(volunteer, 17yrs)

CVS Falkirk
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(volunteer, 17yrs)

“I've become a lot more social with people my age, gained a lot more confidence in sharing my ideas and believing in my own abilities.”
https://www.cvsfalkirk.org.uk/testimonials/volunteering-2/

Volunteering 3

“Volunteering has benefited me because I am able to be confident in taking [the lead] and interact more with the community...

(Development Officer, national charity)

CVS Falkirk
2014-11-13T11:16:17+00:00

(Development Officer, national charity)

“Volunteering has benefited me because I am able to be confident in taking [the lead] and interact more with the community around me."
https://www.cvsfalkirk.org.uk/testimonials/volunteering-3/
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Current opportunities

For volunteering roles in Falkirk, check out our opportunities search, or visit Volunteer Falkirk!

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