Lead Scotland are hosting short classes on Zoom over the next few months to help people to use the internet confidently and safely. Everyone is welcome to attend. During the Covid-19 lockdown, many of us have had to rely more on using digital devices in everyday life, to connect with friends and family, find information or […]
Social Enterprise Academy Training and Support Feels like we’re entering a crucial period for social enterprises. Some are opening up again, others trying to work out how their business models might be flexed to enable this. There are concerns around supporting staff and volunteers, generating income from new sources, meeting community needs or changing the
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The Curve is a series of free, 90-minute workshops for third sector organisations. These online workshops aim to build knowledge around best digital practices, raise awareness of digital tools and ultimately help increase impact with digital. Details for events during July have been included below. To register your place and/or view the full calendar of
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Social Inclusion Scotland are running a number of insightful webinar sessions taking place this week, offering free expert guidance and tackling some challenging topics. As restrictions on society are gradually lifted, we’ve been thinking about how we can support the third and social enterprise sector to prepare for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Volunteer Scotland and the Scottish Volunteering Forum wish to invite you to a coronavirus related Evidence Session, which includes a mini presentation from Volunteer Centre Western Isles. Following on from the success of the Evidence Expo at this year’s Gathering and in light of the significant role volunteering has played during coronavirus (COVID-19), we are holding
1 – 7 June is Volunteers Week and here at Volunteer Centre Western Isles, we would like to encourage all local groups and organisations to say thank you to their volunteers for their time and work throughout the year. The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the essential role of volunteers in our communities – take time
SCDC believe that this will reinforce confidence in the advice and help organisation review their current practice or develop new activities in some areas.
The Poverty and Inequality Commission wants to understand the experiences of local community organisations that are currently providing emergency food aid in Scotland. Please complete the survey, “Local Action in Scotland to Tackle Food Insecurity During the Coronavirus Crisis”. We are keen to ensure that experiences in the Western Isles are shared in this national
Police Scotland have some important advice regarding any volunteering done during this time-check out the link below for info! https://www.volunteerscotland.net/…/police-scotland-advic…/…
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The current lockdown has given many of us the opportunity to pause, reflect and evaluate our relationships – both with ourselves and others. Post-COVID-19, what do you want your relationships to look like? In your team, your organisation and with others in the third sector? Taking some time with an experienced coach and social enterprise leader to
