Scotland's only national centre for volunteering: Putting Volunteers at the Heart of Scotland 💚https://bsky.app/profile/volunteerscotland.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/volunteerscotland.bsky.social/post/3maky24r5hk2yVolunteer Scotland, including Disclosure Services, will be closed from 24 December to 5 January 2026. As we wrap up the year, our CEO shares a message reflecting on our achievements and the journey we’ve taken together. Read here: https://ow.ly/hZaj50XKNoO22 Dec 2025 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:djdo272sfztprqcsvj3amenl/app.bsky.feed.post/3maky24r5hk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/volunteerscotland.bsky.social/post/3m73fvhlnri2tWithout volunteers, Scotland would lose the foundation of its communities. Volunteers make Scotland stronger. Be part of the change. Help us build a nation of volunteers. Read more and support the campaign: https://www.volunteerscotland.net/policy/no-volunteers-no-community #NoVolunteersNoCommunity03 Dec 2025 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:djdo272sfztprqcsvj3amenl/app.bsky.feed.post/3m73fvhlnri2thttps://bsky.app/profile/volunteerscotland.bsky.social/post/3m4kmve3wmu2iWe’re supporting Befriending Week, the campaign to raise awareness about befriending and highlight the power of social connection in reducing loneliness. Share your befriending story with #BefriendingWeek to join the campaign! Find out more: befriending.co.uk/bw 01 Nov 2025 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:djdo272sfztprqcsvj3amenl/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4kmve3wmu2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/volunteerscotland.bsky.social/post/3m2osvjd4222zWe're delighted to publish our 2026 Scottish Parliament Manifesto: Creating a Nation of Volunteers. We have developed 10 key asks which we'll promote to all candidates ahead of the next Scottish Parliament election. Read more here: https://volunteerscotland.net/policy/our-volunteering-manifesto08 Oct 2025 14:08 +0000at://did:plc:djdo272sfztprqcsvj3amenl/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2osvjd4222zhttps://bsky.app/profile/volunteerscotland.bsky.social/post/3m27j2dlzil2aThe Volunteer Charter sets out the ten principles for assuring legitimacy and preventing the exploitation of workers and volunteers. Becoming a #CharterChampion shows your commitment to positive and legitimate volunteer experiences. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/BecomeACharterChampion02 Oct 2025 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:djdo272sfztprqcsvj3amenl/app.bsky.feed.post/3m27j2dlzil2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/volunteerscotland.bsky.social/post/3lz4mptsmck22Scottish Household Survey 2024: Formal volunteer participation rate increases to 25% After hitting its lowest ever level in 2023, formal volunteering is showing early signs of recovery. Read more... ➡️News: https://volunteerscotland.net/news/scottish-household-survey-2024 ➡️Blog: https://www.volunteerscotland.net/news/research-evaluation-blog/early-signs-of-recovery-in-volunteering-participation-in-scotland18 Sep 2025 15:04 +0000at://did:plc:djdo272sfztprqcsvj3amenl/app.bsky.feed.post/3lz4mptsmck22https://bsky.app/profile/volunteerscotland.bsky.social/post/3lqmjukctys24#VolunteersWeek 2025 is here🎉 A week for us to celebrate the millions that make a difference to our society, shining a light on the power of kindness, generosity, and community spirit. We can't wait to see how you're celebrating! Let's work together to thank more volunteers than ever before! 💚02 Jun 2025 10:09 +0000at://did:plc:djdo272sfztprqcsvj3amenl/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqmjukctys24https://bsky.app/profile/volunteerscotland.bsky.social/post/3lq5rgfcg6s2mDo you volunteer with a heritage organisation in Scotland? Make Your Mark in Volunteering has launched a survey to better understand the experiences of heritage volunteers in Scotland. The deadline to complete the survey is Monday, 16th June. Take the survey here: bit.ly/MYMvolsurvey27 May 2025 13:14 +0000at://did:plc:djdo272sfztprqcsvj3amenl/app.bsky.feed.post/3lq5rgfcg6s2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/volunteerscotland.bsky.social/post/3lq5kkegbtk2yThe PVG Scheme is now a legal requirement in Scotland and we’re here to help. Our expert-led training is designed to give you clear, practical knowledge of all aspects of PVG, helping you stay informed, compliant, and confident. Find out more here: https://www.volunteerscotland.net/disclosure-services/vsds-training27 May 2025 11:11 +0000at://did:plc:djdo272sfztprqcsvj3amenl/app.bsky.feed.post/3lq5kkegbtk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/volunteerscotland.bsky.social/post/3lq2spikeqk251 week to go! #VolunteersWeek🎉 We're excited and we hope you are too! Make sure you follow the official Volunteers' Week accounts on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/VolunteersWeek Instagram: www.instagram.com/volunteers_week to keep up to date with all the campaign activities! volunteersweek.org26 May 2025 08:59 +0000at://did:plc:djdo272sfztprqcsvj3amenl/app.bsky.feed.post/3lq2spikeqk25https://bsky.app/profile/volunteerscotland.bsky.social/post/3lnzfccppe22wVolunteers’ Week is back Mon 2 June – Sun 8 June 🎉 It’s time to celebrate all things volunteering! Join us in thanking all the volunteers across the UK. www.volunteersweek.org #VolunteersWeek https://www.volunteersweek.org30 Apr 2025 08:36 +0000at://did:plc:djdo272sfztprqcsvj3amenl/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnzfccppe22w