“Right to Try” and Volunteering
UK Government announcement suggests disabled people may soon be able to volunteer without fear of immediately losing social security benefits.
Blog posts for the ‘Volunteer’ Category
Join our weekly Volunteering Information Session
Volunteer Glasgow hosts weekly Volunteering Information Sessions every Wednesday at 11am. Everybody is welcome – whether you’re just curious or ready to get started! 📍Where: Skills Development Scotland Monteith House 11 George Square Glasgow, G2 1DY (You’ll find the office next to Greggs on the corner of George Square.) What to expect These relaxed group […]
Priceless Economics: Government must act
People’s participation in volunteering is declining: we urgently need effective Scottish and UK Government policy decisions, interventions and investment.
We’re asking the next UK Government to…
Guarantee everyone claiming social security benefits can volunteer.
Additional support for people seeking volunteering opportunities
Volunteer Glasgow’s Volunteering Support Team can offer a limited number of 1-1 appointments each week to help people access volunteering opportunities. If you are interested in volunteering and would like some additional support; Or You are supporting clients or service users to access volunteering and they are unable to attend our weekly Volunteering Drop-in or […]
Volunteering Support Team Winter E-Bulletin
Hello and welcome to our 2023 Winter E-Bulletin! This E-Bulletin is aimed at organisations who are working with groups and individuals who might benefit from volunteering. We aim to keep you up to date with our latest news and developments. If you have anything you would like us to include, please contact eliza.gearty@volunteerglasgow.org. Festive Greetings Happy […]
Celebrating Young Volunteers #volunteersweekscot
This Volunteers’ Week we want to celebrate all the young volunteers who give their time and skills to make a difference to their communities. If you’d like to join in with young people in your organisation or community, find more information below on the Saltire and Summit Awards! Saltire Awards Saltire Awards is a nationally […]
Volunteering Support Team Summer E-Bulletin
Welcome to our 2023 Summer E-Bulletin! This E-Bulletin is aimed at organisations who are working with groups and individuals who might benefit from volunteering. We aim to keep you up to date with our latest news and developments. If you have anything you would like us to include, please contact eliza.gearty@volunteerglasgow.org. Volunteering Support Team Services Our […]
Volunteering Support Team E-Bulletin – Spring 2023
Welcome to our 2023 Spring E-Bulletin This E-Bulletin is aimed at organisations who are working with groups and individuals who might benefit from volunteering. We aim to keep you up to date with our latest news and developments. If you have anything you would like us to include, please contact eliza.gearty@volunteerglasgow.org. Winter is almost over, […]
Engagement and Inclusion E-Bulletin December 2022
Its been a great year for the Volunteer Glasgow Engagement & Inclusion team. This year, we were delighted to return to in-person service delivery after a long period of WFH. We also resumed face to face appointments and our weekly drop-in session, and began to offer brand new monthly Get Ready To Volunteer Sessions, with […]
