News

The VAO supported ROAR project was finally able to stage its Live 'n' Loud X event on 7 November in the Orkney Sailing Club.

• Wednesday 26 November 2025

Get Ready to Volunteer (GRTV) is a course designed to give people the knowledge, confidence, and contacts to volunteer.

• Monday 24 November 2025

Becoming a trustee, director or committee member is an opportunity to make a real difference.

• Tuesday 4 November 2025

Supporting Scotland's Children:

• Thursday 23 October 2025

Disclosure Scotland are asking organisations to notify them when a PVG scheme member stops carrying out a regulated role with their organisation.

• Thursday 23 October 2025

Volunteering encourages people feel connected in their community and to support their local groups and organisations. For some it can also lead to employment.

• Monday 29 September 2025

Membership of the PVG scheme is now a legal requirement for individuals carrying out a regulated role in Scotland.

• Thursday 4 September 2025

The young people from the Orkney Youth Local Action Group (YLAG) selected, packed and delivered bags with back-to-school essentials to Stromness Academy.

• Monday 25 August 2025

The survey is being conducted by SCVO, alongside partners Volunteer Scotland and ACOSVO.

• Friday 25 July 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