Accessible Travel Conference
This unmissable conference, celebrates the bravery, determination and ambitions of Scotland’s disabled people.
Culture, Health and Wellbeing in Rural Scotland
Culture, Health and Wellbeing in Rural Scotland – This free to attend briefing and discussion event is a joint collaboration between VHS and the Scottish Rural Health Partnership. The event will explore a range of topics concerning the relationship between cultural interventions and our health and wellbeing, with the focus on rural Scotland.
ANALYTICAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMME 2019
Need help with managing your evaluation or data gathering? Apply for help through the Analytical Exchange Programme 2019.
Celebrate Volunteers Week 2018 – 1st – 7th June
Celebrate Volunteers Week 1st – 7th June We can help you celebrate your volunteers! Volunteers Week is the perfect time to say thank you to your volunteers. The Western Isles has the highest rate of volunteering in the UK, let’s say thank you to all the amazing people giving their time to volunteer in our
Project Management Training, Stornoway, 28th and 29th May
Project Management Training course, Social Enterprise Academy, Stornoway, 28th and 29th May PROJECT MANAGEMENT Strengthen your confidence in planning and leading diverse and extended projects • Understand the key elements of effective project management • Get the tools to apply in your own work • Build confidence in setting up and managing a project ON
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Volunteer Expenses
VolunteerWiki article regarding expenses can be read here: https://volunteerwiki.org.uk/wiki/Volunteer_Expenses Why cover volunteer expenses Volunteers are giving their time to you for free so it’s helpful if they don’t have to cover other costs too. Also, for someone thinking about volunteering, any extra costs might put them off if they feel like they’ll not be able to
Volunteer Health and Safety
VolunteerWiki article on Health and Safety can be read here: Volunteer Health and Safety Why is good health and safety practice important? Having the right Health and Safety practices can reduce the risk of accidents, damage to property or incidents of physical, emotional or financial harm. It will also make the volunteers experience more enjoyable
Insurance for volunteers
VolunteerWiki on Insurance can be read here: Insurance for volunteers (PDF) Why is volunteer insurance needed? Even with the best will in the world and great policies and procedures, accidents do happen. There could be loss of property as a result of a fire, or a volunteer is injured whilst doing their work. If that injury
Drafting a Health and Safety Policy
These notes set out the key things you need to think about and decide on when you are drafting a new or revised Policy on Health and Safety. It is intended to help you tailor the sample Health & Safety Policy to suit your own organisation. Every care has been taken to ensure the information
Creating a Positive Induction
VolunteerWiki article on Volunteer Induction can be read here: Creating a positive induction (PDF) Why is an induction important? An induction is a way to introduce a new volunteer to your organisation. This helps them feel part of the team and helps you make sure they have all the information they need to have a great