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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

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

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

• Wednesday 30 September 2026

Voluntary Action Orkney (VAO) provides practical, affordable finance services specifically for charities and voluntary organisations, helping trustees…

• Tuesday 29 September 2026

The Youth Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) is in its eleventh year in Orkney’s secondary schools.

• Tuesday 29 September 2026

Voluntary Action Orkney (VAO)…

• Thursday 27 August 2026

The Community Link Practitioner Service is a partnership project between Voluntary Action Orkney (VAO) and NHS Orkney.

• Wednesday 26 August 2026

On Saturday 11 July Kirkwall took part in the Kings Baton Relay.

• Friday 17 July 2026

Walking Scotland is running a free, four-week, walking challenge from Monday 6 July until Sunday 2 August. Two teams from VAO will be joining in and logging their steps.

• Monday 29 June 2026

Some of the community organisations located in Anchor Buildings on Bridge Street will shortly be moving out while the arrangements for temporary accommodation are being finalised and plans for the…

• Friday 12 June 2026

Amelia Brammagh and Amelie Kerr recently received their Saltire Awards for 25 hours and 50 hours respectively.

• Friday 29 May 2026

Five years of the Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund has brought over £400,000 in to Orkney, and projects have taken place right across every part of the county.

• Friday 8 May 2026