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Screenshot of new feature: Group Applications

New Feature!

Group applications: one contact person for an entire group

We at the TSI facilitate employer supported ...
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Share your story and win!

Here at Be the Change we are all about volunteering. We know what makes it great, but how do we convince ...
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Happy Birthday Be the Change!

Be the Change is officially a year old!

We would like to say a massive thank you to the 80 organisations ...
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For volunteers

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What is a Trustee?

Charity trustees play a very important role in making sure that the charity is run well. They are volunteers ...
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What is Employer Supported Volunteering?

Employer Supported Volunteering (ESV) is a term used to describe when businesses and organisations support the ...
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Do I need a PVG?

For some volunteer roles, as with some jobs, you may need to be part of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups ...
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For Organisations

PVG Changes

As of 1 April 2025, significant changes to the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme came into effect ...
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The Volunteer Charter

To ensure volunteering is a great experience for all, Volunteer Scotland has set out a Volunteer Charter ...
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The first-ever volunteering strategy for Perth and Kinross

We are so excited to share the Perth and Kinross Volunteering Strategy 2024-2027.

In the words of our ...
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Volunteer Stories

Findlay

Meet Findlay

Findlay initially went to CATH's charity shop to volunteer as part of the Duke of Edinburgh's ...
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Befriending with Aberlour

Have you ever considered befriending? Befriending is a relationship supported by an organisation to enable ...
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Volunteer Stories

At this year's AGM, PKAVS asked their colleagues, volunteers and service users this question: what does PKAVS ...
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