We spoke to Megan, who volunteers with Children’s Hearings Scotland, about her volunteering journey and the impact of Children’s Hearings. Tell us about your volunteering role. So, in every Children’s Hearings, there are 3 Panel Members that will sit on each hearing. A hearing is a legal tribunal and our role as Panel Members is […]
For Volunteers’ Week, we spoke to Khairul, who volunteers with Scottish Refugee Council, about his volunteering journey. Can you tell us about your volunteering role? I joined the Scottish Refugee Council in October last year and my responsibility is basically assisting asylum seekers or refugees when they first arrive in Scotland. On a daily basis, […]
Arran: Hi, I’m Arran and I’m 10. Mari: Hi, I’m Mari. I’m 53, and this is Mabel. Arran: Having a befriender is fun because they take you on adventures that people and kids enjoy. Mari: I normally meet Arran once a week on a Saturday afternoon, and we’ve been on loads of brilliant day trips. […]
We spoke to Claire Shiel, Volunteer Manager for Glasgow850, about the city’s celebrations and the impact of volunteering in Glasgow. Tell us a little bit about Glasgow 850. Glasgow 850 is the 850th birthday of Glasgow, since we received burgh status. So it’s really just about marking a milestone in the city and taking a […]
We spoke to Anna, who volunteers with Scottish Refugee Council and Refugee Festival Scotland, about her journey as a volunteer in her native Ukraine and in Glasgow. Tell us about your volunteering journey. My volunteering journey began back in Ukraine in about 2018, I guess. I helped to organise a small residence association – it’s […]
Volunteers’ Week is an annual UK-wide campaign held from the first Monday in June. It’s an opportunity to celebrate and recognise the contributions of volunteers, and the life-changing spirit of volunteering that enriches our communities. The entire Volunteer Glasgow team would like to say a huge thank you to volunteers across Glasgow – the time, […]
We’d like to give a huge #volunteersweekscot THANK YOU to those volunteering with Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland across Glasgow who have shared their stories – take a look below! – Svita Chernetska, a fashion stylist, buyer and boutique owner in her native Ukraine found her perfect volunteering role as a retail volunteer in Chest, […]
11 year old Heather Bryson BCyA, has been making waves with her volunteering efforts! During the pandemic, Heather dedicated her time and effort, not only to raising money for charity, but to helping and supporting others: despite various personal challenges (recently changing schools, a fractured arm (the 2nd in a matter of months) and the […]
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 […]
Zainab started volunteering during lockdown as a way of engaging with something whilst she was stuck at home and not going to work. She started volunteering through Connecting Scotland by calling people to help them set up their computers and phones. She also began volunteering with Interfaith Glasgow’s Weekend Club who were doing online events […]
