We’re excited to launch the National Recruitment Campaign to support #VolunteeringForAll! Explore the hub of new and existing resources, top tips, and innovative strategies to boost your volunteer programmes. Learn more: volunteeringactionplan.co.uk/national-recru…

📣 New Policy Briefing Our latest briefing responds to Scotland's Programme for Government, providing contextual information and recommendations to support the implementation of the priorities identified. Read here: ow.ly/4Pci50TqGqp

📢Calling all Scottish Government policymakers! This new policy briefing explores the contribution of volunteers to a range of priorities, inc. child poverty, employability, community wealth building, curriculum reform, local democracy, New Scots and the NCS.

Great to represent Volunteer Scotland 💚 and CPG on Volunteering in meeting with Natalie Don-Innes MSP about proposal to remove the PVG fee waiver for volunteers in QVOs. This proposed change would add strain to a stretched 3rd sector and impact vulnerable people in communities across Scotland.

Good to attend the CPG Volunteering meeting on the proposal to remove the PVG fee waiver for volunteers in QVOs. This proposal would place strain on 3rd sector orgs & reduce services for vulnerable people. Thanks to Minister Natalie Don-Innes MSP for listening to members' concerns.

Did you know that 31% of VIOs struggle to recruit young people, 22% with ethnic minorities, and 19% with deprived communities. The #VolunteeringForAll National Recruitment campaign provides targeted support to expand your volunteer base. Find out more: ow.ly/o1Z350TpTy2

We're delighted to see the vital role of volunteers reflected in the #DemocracyMatters analysis report, especially the important insights shared by community groups & volunteers. We'll keep advocating for volunteers in this discussion: ow.ly/6Hv050TsWPF

Can volunteering increase youth voter turnout, especially among those from disadvantaged backgrounds? In this guest blog, Dr. Stuart Fox explores the link between volunteering and political engagement, with key findings on gender differences. Read here: ow.ly/70vq50TtmWM

In our latest blog post, our Senior Policy Officer Sarah Latto explores the missed opportunities in the Scottish Government's response to the Hayward Review. Are we overlooking the value of volunteering in education and skills reform? Read here: ow.ly/EM9J50Tu836

Great to be representing Volunteer Scotland 💚 at the Community Development Alliance Scotland conference today. Pleased to hear Ivan McKee MSP, Minister for Public Finance, recognise the importance of prevention in public service reform. Volunteers have a key role in early intervention services in communities.

A missed opportunity: Sarah Latto of Volunteer Scotland 💚 on the response to the Hayward Review okt.to/kl4ZdD

A charity is helping youngsters to build their social skills away from a traditional classroom environment. news.stv.tv/scotland/west-…

Great to have the opportunity to share our experiences and views around the #NationalOutcomes with Finance and Public Admn Committee. Spoke about the alignment of Volunteering Action Plan with Nat Outcomes, and the need for a standalone indicator on volunteer participation.

I'm representing Volunteer Scotland 💚 at the #NCSForum today in sunny Glasgow. Great to hear Neil Gray MSP recognise lived experience as the 'golden thread' in ongoing NCS planning. How will Scottish Government ensure that the precious time of recipients of care and carers is meaningfully recognised?

Managed a wee wander in the autumnal sunshine at lunchtime. 🍂🙌🏼

David Duke from Street Soccer Scotland representing the vital role of the 3rd sector in delivering support and care based on trust, and reflecting on the financial challenges facing the sector right now. We can't take the 3rd sector for granted as we develop the NCS. #NCSForum24. 🙌🏻

I DIDN'T MISS IT THIS TIME! #NorthernLights