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The ACAS e-learning suite has been redesigned to improve content, interactivity, and ease of use. It is free and courses can be accessed at any time.
- Thursday 17 July 2025
Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) is coming to Orkney and the team will be running a series of events. Join them at one of their Social Shorewatch drop-in sessions.
- Tuesday 8 July 2025
A new free digital free platform, the Governance Wiki, has been launched to support Scotland’s voluntary sector in navigating governance challenges.
- Tuesday 8 July 2025
In return for a donation, Kirkwall Bid is looking for volunteers from local community groups and organisations to help them run their Games on The Green event.
- Thursday 26 June 2025
The Highlands and Islands Climate Hub, Community Planning Partnership, Orkney Islands Council, Islands Centre for Net Zero, Greener Orkney…
- Wednesday 18 June 2025
OSCR is asking charities to make a note of when providing their trustee information becomes a legal requirement.
- Wednesday 18 June 2025
Recognising individuals and groups for the quality of their intergenerational work enables Generations Working Together (GWT)…
- Wednesday 18 June 2025
VHS is the national intermediary and network for voluntary health organisations in Scotland.
- Monday 9 June 2025
Scottish charities…
- Monday 9 June 2025
VAO's Connect Project hosted a special lunch to celebrate the achievements of some of their incredible young volunteers on Monday 2 June 2025.
- Friday 6 June 2025
Get Ready to Volunteer is a course designed to give people the knowledge, confidence, and contacts to get involved in volunteering.
- Thursday 29 May 2025
Membership of the PVG scheme is now a legal requirement for individuals carrying out a regulated role in Scotland.
- Thursday 29 May 2025