Tag: volunteering

Winners of the 2019 Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service announced

A total of 281 organisations from across the UK, including three from Edinburgh, have received the prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service this year, it was announced today. Continue reading Winners of the 2019 Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service announced

Police Scotland Youth Volunteers launching new group in Granton

The Police Scotland Youth Volunteers (PSYV) are groups of up to 24 young people based across Scotland. Supported by adult volunteers and led by a police constable, the PSYV volunteer at community and national events across Scotland.

The programme is open to all young people aged 13 – 18, this allows those people to get an insight into policing in Scotland and inspire individuals to participate positively within their communities.

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Volunteering Framework launched

A new framework aimed at getting more people involved in volunteering has been launched. The Volunteering Outcomes Framework aims to reduce barriers to volunteering for people from all sections of the community, regardless of their background.   Continue reading Volunteering Framework launched

Call for volunteers as charity reveals mental health benefits

  • New campaign launches to make volunteering part of everyday life
  • Charity encourages Scottish public to step forward and offer up their skills and talents, in a campaign backed by Ferne McCann
  • Research reveals the mental health benefits of volunteering, with two thirds (65%) claiming higher levels of happiness
  • The ‘high’ from volunteering found to be as great as ‘runner’s high’

Continue reading Call for volunteers as charity reveals mental health benefits