About Volunteer Glasgow
Volunteer Glasgow is the operating name of the Volunteer Centre – the Centre for Volunteering, Community Action and Employment Initiatives – which was established in 1970, is a company limited by guarantee (SC166042), is governed by a Board of (experienced and skilled volunteer) Directors, and is registered as a Scottish Charity (SC005462) .
In addition to promoting and supporting volunteering, we have a successful track record in providing community development, befriending/mentoring, training, community care, and advisory services to the general public and to a range of specific client groups across the city.
Volunteering is the lifeblood of our 21st Century, democratic, civil society. Tens of thousands of people in Glasgow choose to do something without remuneration to run sport and the arts, support other people when they’re vulnerable, provide programmes and activities for our children and young people, govern charities and community groups, raise funds for charity, protect and enhance the environment, develop other people’s skills, provide mutual support, health and social care services, and campaign for change.
Our Strategic Plan (2019-24)
…sets out what we aim to do over the next five years and why it is important for the city. View or download a PDF copy by clicking here: Volunteer Glasgow Strategic Plan 2019-24
We have a unique role to play in helping to deliver the city’s Volunteering Strategy and we will continue to work with the Social Recovery Taskforce and our partners to review and update the Strategy so that it is fit for purpose.
Watch our 2020 impact report videos
Volunteering Services
Befriending and Mentoring Services
Our Latest Reports
You can view, download or request copies of our other most recent reports by clicking here
Meet the Team
Volunteer Glasgow activities and services wouldn’t be possible without a fantastic team of (volunteer) Directors, paid staff, and people supporting our work through donating their time, skills and energies in a wide range of volunteering roles. Click here to find out who we all are
Becoming a Member
Becoming a member of Volunteer Glasgow is easy and FREE. Membership is open to both individual members and voluntary organisations. By becoming a member you can:
- Help improve our services
- Get involved in our conferences and general meetings.
Click here to find out more and/or apply for membership
Using Our Brand
We’d love for our partners to use the Volunteer Glasgow brand on their projects and communications both to help achieve your own organisation’s objectives and to help promote volunteering consistently across Glasgow. We can help you access the logos and taglines that are best for you. Head to our Brand Request page for more information.
