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Volunteers' Week 2026 - Local committee and board volunteering opportunities

Getting involved on a committee is a great way to support a cause that you are passionate about. Becoming a volunteer trustee, director or committee/board member is both rewarding and challenging.

Thursday 4 June 2026

Orkney gymnasts receive their Saltire Awards

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

Friday 29 May 2026

New Knowledge Gateway launched by Volunteer Scotland

Volunteer Scotland have launched their new Knowledge Gateway, a central hub designed to support volunteering practice, development, and impact across Scotland.

Wednesday 27 May 2026

Knit or crochet for Simba

Simba is dedicated to honouring and remembering babies who have died at any stage of pregnancy or close after birth.

Thursday 30 April 2026

Volunteers’ Week 2026 is almost here

In a month’s time VAO will be joining thousands of charities, community groups and voluntary organisations to celebrate Volunteers’ Week 2026. Running Monday 1 to Sunday 7 June 2026…

Thursday 30 April 2026

Orkney Youth Awards 2026

The Orkney Youth Awards were held on Thursday 19 March, with 100 young people recognised for their voluntary work in the community in front of their friends, family, and local community leaders.

Thursday 26 March 2026

ROAR raise money for Canine Concern

Building on the success of their big Live ‘n’ Loud gig in November, last month young volunteers from ROAR held The Big Orkney Quiz.

Wednesday 28 January 2026

The Orcadian Community Award - help celebrate the young people who go above and beyond in our community

Every year in March, Voluntary Action Orkney (VAO) and Orkney Islands Council’s, Community Learning and Development team organise the Orkney Youth Awards.

Wednesday 28 January 2026

The first Supported Volunteering Mentors complete their training

Following the recent launch of VAO’s Supported Volunteering initiative, the first Volunteer Mentors have now been recruited and trained…

Tuesday 16 December 2025

Did you volunteer at the International Island Games this year?

Were you one of the many hundreds of people who gave their time to volunteer at this year's Orkney International Island Games? If you were, why not share your experience?