The Network of Volunteer Centres in Scotland exist to involve more people more effectively in volunteering to help make Scotland a better place to live.
Volunteer Centre Network Scotland is made up of 42 volunteer centres operating out of some 60 offices. Each centre is a locally managed independent voluntary organisation working hard to service local volunteer needs and priorities, but work together as a national network to develop volunteering in Scotland.
Volunteer Centres take any action which makes it easier for people to volunteer and aim to:
- Increase the number of people involved in volunteering
- Broaden the range of people volunteering
- Bring about more positive attitudes to volunteering
- Get volunteering better recognised at policy level
- Develop the capacity of volunteer involving agencies and volunteer
- Be well run, influential and effective organisations
Typically Volunteer Centres provide guidance, advice and training for volunteer involving organisations and operate a volunteering database with details of national and local volunteering opportunities.
Click on the link opposite for the contact details of your local Volunteer Centre.
Volunteering Database
Volunteer Centre Network Scotland coordinates a national database of 1000s of volunteering opportunities available throughout Scotland, including a section devoted to volunteering in sport and physical activity.
Opportunities on the data base are arranged by Volunteer Centres’ geographical area. Any registered not-for-profit organisations, clubs or community groups can post opportunities on the database. Registration is free of charge and also enables organisations to access support provided by local Volunteer Centres.
For further information and to access the database click the link opposite.
Volunteer Resource
The Volunteer Centre Network also manage a database of resources for organisations that involve volunteers. The site contains papers, articles, templates, policy documents and examples of best practice related to managing volunteer programs. Accessing the resources on the site is free of charge.
Volunteer Resource Topics
- Developing a Volunteer Framework
- Recruitment & Selection
- Training & Development of Volunteers
- Supporting & Motivating Volunteers
- Research & Statistics
- Funding Volunteers
- Expenses & Employee Status
- Benefits & Volunteering
- Legislation
- Volunteering Guides
To access the Volunteer Resource click the link opposite.
