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NSPCC links for voluntary community groups working with young people

Volunteering can be a great way for young people to learn and develop new skills, gain experience for their future employment, ‘give back’ to an organisation that has previously offered them support and help their local community. If you’re working with young volunteers then there are a few things you must consider. Organisations and groups

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SCVO funding available

Funding Scotland only lists funders that support organisations or activities in Scotland. Find funding for your charity, community group or social enterprise using our free online search engine. From small grants to funding for big capital projects, we can help you track down the funding you need to make a difference in your community. Click

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Agnes Hunter Trust SCIO funding grants open

Agnes Hunter Trust SCIO was established to support registered charities delivering health and social welfare projects in Scotland. Applications must fit within one of the two policy areas: Priorities for the Trust include services or projects that focus on: self-management and awareness; advice, support and information; life-skills training; employability, particularly in relation to IT, literacy

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Core Skills in Volunteer Management Training – April and May dates for Western Isles

Core Skills in Volunteer Management training We are working in partnership with Volunteer Edinburgh to offer new training to volunteer involving organisations across the Western Isles this April and May. The Volunteer Centre will cover the cost of participating Western Isles organisations. If you would like to book a place, please email suzanne@volunteercentrewi.org with the

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New national Youth Volunteering Guidelines launched – training available

New national Youth Volunteering Guidelines are being launched this month, with training being offered to support the launch. We would like to encourage all partners across the Western Isles to attend in order to support the development of youth volunteering in the islands.  The Volunteer Centre Western Isles will also be rolling out information throughout

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CalMac Community Fund information sessions – Wednesday 21st October

CalMac Community Fund information sessions – Wednesday 21st October CalMac Ferries plan to hold online information sessions for groups who may be interested in applying to the CalMac Community Fund. This year the CalMac Community Fund aims to support non-profit organisations registered to the islands and ports we serve which engage and deliver services for

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Volunteers Week 2020

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

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