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Last month five 'Get Ready to Volunteer' course participants successfully completed the 2026 programme.

• Tuesday 27 October 2026

Loud n Live 11, the recent fundraiser night held at Orkney Sailing Club on Friday 2 October has been hailed a success by its organisers, ROAR.

• Tuesday 27 October 2026

Voluntary Action Orkney (VAO)…

• Monday 26 October 2026

To celebrate Trustees' Week this year, the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is bringing back their popular Trustees' Week Conference in Edinburgh.

• Thursday 15 October 2026

Voluntary Action Orkney (VAO) encourages its staff to give their time and their skills in the community through Employer Supported Volunteering.

• Friday 2 October 2026

Developed with the support of the Orkney Suicide Prevention Task Force, this quarterly newsletter brings together information, resources…

• Thursday 1 October 2026

The fifth annual Scottish Community Link Worker Network Conference was held in Edinburgh last week Bringing together link workers from across Scotland to share learning, hear from keynote speakers…

• Wednesday 30 September 2026

Martyn’s Law is a new UK law that aims to protect people at public venues from terrorist attacks. It is named after Martyn Hett, one of 22 people who died in the Manchester arena attack.

• Wednesday 30 September 2026

From local food banks and youth clubs to community hubs and rescue teams…

• Wednesday 30 September 2026

Voluntary Action Orkney (VAO) is looking for a new Chair to lead our Board of Directors.

• Wednesday 30 September 2026

The new National Islands Plan was published in February 2026. It responds to feedback provided by island communities directly to the Scottish Government via the consultation process…

• Tuesday 29 September 2026

The Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) has launched the new OSCR Finder search tool on their website to help you find the information you need more quickly and easily.

• Tuesday 29 September 2026