Volunteer Glasgow

It’s Clear this team’s in Business to help!

Jean Inglis — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:50:42 +0000

A lovely offer from Clear Business who have history of team volunteering – there are around 20 people who want to offer their help, either all together or in smaller groups. They’re offering a Friday between 9 and 5 and before the end of the summer – they’re happy to go anywhere in Glasgow. Their […]

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Strengthening Your Organisation’s Ability to Show Impact

Emma McLean — Wed, 27 May 2026 13:34:06 +0000

For many community-based organisations, demonstrating impact can feel like a challenge. You know the difference your work is making, but finding the time, tools and confidence to evidence that impact — for funders, stakeholders, communities and future planning — is often easier said than done. That’s where support can make a real difference. Kate is […]

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Cigna – Team Offer

Tracey Stone — Tue, 19 May 2026 15:57:39 +0000

Cigna have a large team offer of 25-30 for either an indoor or outdoor activities – preferably with a selection of options. They are happy to split into smaller groups, for the right cause or activity. Timing would preferably be 10am – 4pm/5pm, between June and September. City Centre or easily accessible by public transport […]

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Organisation Support e-bulletin – May 2026

Emma McLean — Mon, 11 May 2026 11:38:15 +0000

Welcome to our Monthly e-Bulletin for May – keeping you informed with the latest news, updates and information from Volunteer Glasgow’s Organisation Support team. If you have something relevant to Volunteer Managers that you would like us to include in the next e-Bulletin, please get in touch. Upcoming Events Networking Opportunities for Volunteer Managers Join […]

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“Right to Try” and Volunteering

David Maxwell — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:39:17 +0000

UK Government announcement suggests disabled people may soon be able to volunteer without fear of immediately losing social security benefits.

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When the Volunteering Spirit Moves….

Jean Inglis — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:52:09 +0000

A team of 16 people or 2 teams of up to 8 people (depending on availability) from the Artisanal Spirits Company have a day to volunteer. Because they’re a manufacturing concern they’ll need 4 weeks notice for their Volunteering Day but that just gives you lots of time too! Any weekday except a Friday between […]

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Jet Propelled Team from GE Aerospace!

Jean Inglis — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:01:59 +0000

A turbo-charged team of 7 people want to stick together and volunteer. They have an afternoon to give – on Thursday 28th May and they don’t mind where in Glasgow they volunteer. They’re also flexible about what they do and what kind of organisation they support so the sky’s the limit! Organisations responding to this […]

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Organisation Support e-bulletin – April 2026

Emma McLean — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:50:51 +0000

Welcome to our Monthly eBulletin for April – keeping you informed with the latest news, updates and information from Volunteer Glasgow’s Organisation Support team. If you have something relevant to Volunteer Managers that you would like us to include in the next eBulletin, please get in touch. Upcoming Events A Smarter Way to Manage Volunteers […]

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Update: New Volunteering Information Sessions now underway!

Emma McLean — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:13:11 +0000

Volunteer Glasgow will be running weekly Volunteering Information Sessions every Wednesday at 11am. Everybody is welcome – whether you’re just curious or ready to get started! 📍Where: Skills Development Scotland Monteith House 11 George Square Glasgow, G2 1DY (You’ll find the office next to Greggs on the corner of George Square.) What to expect These […]

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Mr Fix it

Issmat Ahmad — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:58:54 +0000

Does your organisation require someone which a physical knack? Meet Naimatullah – previously volunteered in Gardening, Woodwork and catering, he is now looking for a challenge in Glasgow to put his skills to use. A professional painter by trade – Naimatullah is excited to volunteer in all things DIY and open to other opportunities to […]

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RSK Environment – Team Offer

Tracey Stone — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:25:16 +0000

Up to 10 people from RSK Environment would like to volunteer together, preferably outdoors in tasks such as environmental, conservation or community services. They are happy to be in smaller groups if that helps. In terms of when they are available between April-August 9am-5:30pm. Anywhere in Glasgow if fine with the team. Organisations responding […]

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Thales Team looking to Volunteer in Nature

Jean Inglis — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:23:48 +0000

A big team (15-25) of lovely people from Thales UK wants to volunteer to contribute to the environment or to restoration. They’d like to stick together and can offer a day (9am to 4pm) on Wednesday 3rd, Thursday 4th or Thursday 11th June. Because it’ll be lovely and warm then, (!) they’d like to be […]

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Organisation Support e-bulletin – March 2026

Emma McLean — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:53:44 +0000

Welcome to our Monthly eBulletin for March – keeping you informed with the latest news, updates and information from Volunteer Glasgow’s Organisation Support team. If you have something relevant to Volunteer Managers that you would like us to include in the next eBulletin, please get in touch. Upcoming Events Volunteer Glasgow’s Inclusive Volunteering Event There […]

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Staff Volunteering Day near Bridgeton

Tracey Stone — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:26:19 +0000

Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living have a Staff Volunteering Day to put to good use this year and would like to hear organisations big or small in and around the Bridgeton area ideally. They are a group of 5-10 people and can be broken into smaller groups over several days if that would help. The […]

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“Fairer Pathway to Settlement” for Migrants and Refugees

David Maxwell — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:27:00 +0000

Volunteer Glasgow and SRC have fundamental concerns with UK Government proposals for a “Fairer Pathway to Settlement” for Migrants and Refugees

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ApparelXchange is on the Move and Needs your Help

Jean Inglis — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:04:55 +0000

ApparelXchange has a special Team Volunteering Challenge! They have hosted many a Team and provided great volunteering experiences so this could be a great chance to get all the benefits of Team Volunteering and at the same time help out an organisation that supports hard-pressed families and households and works to increase sustainable choices. So […]

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DWP – at your service

Jean Inglis — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:58:47 +0000

A team of between 10 and 15 from the DWP wants to stick together and help out. They’re offering a day from 10-4 and are flexible about which weekday it is. It needs to be city centre but they’re flexible about what tasks they take on. They want to be more aware of the obstacles […]

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Organisation Support e-bulletin – February 2026

Emma McLean — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:28:24 +0000

Welcome to our Monthly eBulletin for February – keeping you informed with the latest news, updates and information from Volunteer Glasgow’s Organisation Support team. If you have something relevant to Volunteer Managers that you would like us to include in the next eBulletin, please get in touch. Upcoming Events You’re invited: Volunteer Glasgow’s Annual General […]

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Babcock’s “Be Kind” Day could be just what you need!

Jean Inglis — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:19:57 +0000

Babcock International Group has a “Be Kind” day on Thursday 19th March and there are 15 people ready to roll up their sleeves and help out. They would like to stick together so you could get loads of stuff done but if you’ve got tasks that really fire their collective imagination, they could split into […]

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Vodafone calling for Team Volunteering!

Jean Inglis — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:21:00 +0000

A team of between 10 and 20 folks from Vodafone has a volunteering day on Wednesday 11th February and they want to help out. If that’s too big a team for you, don’t worry, they’re happy to split up. They’re very flexible and don’t mind what they do although indoors might be good for that […]

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Construct a Volunteering Opportunity for Gleeds!

Jean Inglis — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:45:24 +0000

Up to 10 people from Gleeds want to give 3-4 hours helping out. They can operate as one team or split up. Aged from 20s to 60s, you’d have youth and experience at your disposal. They want to contribute within work hours 9-5 and can be flexible about the day of the week and the […]

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Big Team or lots of Little Teams up for a Challenge!

Jean Inglis — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:04:07 +0000

A big team of up to 20 people is looking for volunteering opportunities. They’re happy to work in sub-teams and so that all 20 of them get a turn, they’ll probably take on more than one Challenge. The lovely folks from Social Security Scotland are particularly interested in tasks that support carers, disabled people or […]

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Organisation Support ebulletin – January 2026

Emma McLean — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:21:25 +0000

Welcome to our Monthly eBulletin for January – keeping you informed with the latest news, updates and information from Volunteer Glasgow’s Organisation Support team! If you have something relevant to Volunteer Managers that you would like us to include in the next eBulletin, please get in touch. Review & Refresh your opportunities for 2026 January […]

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Can you support Michael to become an Accounting or Finance assistant?

Issmat Ahmad — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 17:04:40 +0000

Michael is currently a college student, working towards a qualification in Finance and Accounting. He has a background as a music teacher, book keeping and working in a retail/customer service environment. Michael brings with him a positive flair and a can-do attitude. He is keen to be involved with an organisation where he can contribute […]

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Organisation Support e-bulletin – December 2025

Emma McLean — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:56:39 +0000

Welcome to our Monthly eBulletin for December – keeping you informed with the latest news, updates and information from Volunteer Glasgow’s Organisation Support team! If you have something relevant to Volunteer Managers that you would like us to include in the next eBulletin, please get in touch. Festive Volunteering Opportunities It’s not too late for […]

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Talking to a Befriending Support Worker – Sorcha #Befriending Week

Kate Hughes — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:35:03 +0000

We chatted to Sorcha, who recently joined the Volunteer Glasgow team as a Befriending Support Worker in our Young Persons Befriending Service. Here’s what she had to say about her experience working with befrienders, young people, and their families. “I’ve been so lucky to meet so many incredible Befrienders as a support worker. From meeting […]

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Organisation Support e-bulletin – November 2025

Emma McLean — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 11:24:10 +0000

Welcome to our Monthly eBulletin for November – keeping you informed with the latest news, updates and information from Volunteer Glasgow’s Organisation Support team! If you have something relevant to Volunteer Managers that you would like us to include in the next eBulletin, please get in touch. Upcoming Events Online Networking for Referral Agency Partner […]

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It’s Befriending Week!

Kate Hughes — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:28:18 +0000

Befriending Week is the national campaign celebrating and raising awareness of befriending and the positive impact it has on individuals and communities. The theme for Befriending Week 2025 is Collaboration and Partnership – we’d like to give a huge thank you to all of the young people, families, befrienders, communities and partner organisations who collaborate with us […]

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A Transformational Offer from Glasgow University

Jean Inglis — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 11:46:49 +0000

A great big team of up to 70 people from the Transformation Team at Glasgow University wants to help out in November or early December but they’re also happy to operate in smaller teams. As you would expect from the Transformation Team they are flexible about the kind of organisation they support, the kind of […]

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Lovely Big Team from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office!

Jean Inglis — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:55:38 +0000

A big team of 15-20 folks from the FCDO is coming together in Glasgow on Wednesday 26th November and they want to help out and give back!

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Making Your Opportunity Adverts go Further!

David Maxwell — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 14:01:12 +0000

Seen the adverts/news about new digital platforms? Here's how we're working to make it as easy as possible for you to advertise your opportunities.

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Organisation Support e-bulletin – October 2025

Emma McLean — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 08:19:24 +0000

Welcome to our Monthly eBulletin for October – keeping you informed with the latest news, updates and information from Volunteer Glasgow’s Organisation Support team! If you have something relevant to Volunteer Managers that you would like us to include in the next eBulletin, please get in touch. There is a lot happening over the next […]

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Organisation Support e-bulletin September 2025

Emma McLean — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 13:43:04 +0000

Welcome to our Monthly eBulletin for September – keeping you informed with the latest news, updates and information from Volunteer Glasgow’s Organisation Support team! If you have something relevant to Volunteer Managers that you would like us to include in the next eBulletin, please get in touch. Free Advertising Workshop Our next online Advertising Workshop […]

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Help us welcome our Commonwealth Games visitors to our healthy thriving park – Victoria Park Community Trust

Jean Inglis — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 10:51:31 +0000

Can your Team help us out?

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SQA is now Qualifications Scotland but they could still be the team for you!

Jean Inglis — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 16:34:06 +0000

As we power into 2026, the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) now Qualifications Scotland as of 2 February is excited to offer their enthusiastic volunteers to community projects across Glasgow. Flexible and available weekdays (Monday to Friday), our volunteers are based in Robertson Street, city centre, and can travel across Glasgow to support your initiatives. Whether […]

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Organisation Support ebulletin – August 2025

Emma McLean — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:15:01 +0000

Welcome to our Monthly eBulletin for August – keeping you informed with the latest news, updates and information from Volunteer Glasgow’s Organisation Support team! If you have something relevant to Volunteer Managers that you would like us to include in the next eBulletin, please get in touch. Please welcome…Beth! Beth Orkisz is the latest addition […]

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A Heavyweight Team Volunteering Offer from Hippo Digital

Jean Inglis — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 16:27:00 +0000

There are 9 people from Hippo Digital who want to help out, either all together or in smaller teams (minimum 3) – they’re offering 2 days either together or separately depending on what is needed. They could be yours for city centre tasks between 10am and 4pm (some of them may be travelling from Edinburgh […]

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Organisation Support ebulletin – July 2025

Emma McLean — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 11:00:58 +0000

Welcome to our Monthly eBulletin for July – keeping you informed with the latest news, updates and information from Volunteer Glasgow’s Organisation Support team! If you have something relevant to Volunteer Managers that you would like us to include in the next eBulletin, please get in touch. Funding Announcement We are pleased to share that […]

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The Hostess with the Mostest!

Emma McLean — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:37:23 +0000

Can you host our next in-person networking event for Volunteer Managers & Coordinators? We are hoping to facilitate another in-person Networking Event for Volunteer Managers & Coordinators next month and would love to hear from you if you’re willing and able to host the event. Due to a limited budget, we are looking for in-kind […]

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Great hands make light work!

Emma McLean — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:46:28 +0000

Mohammednur is looking for ways to improve his English language skills and to share his carpentry experience! He has carpentry skills and experience, having supported his father with the family business since he was a child. Mohammednur would need travel expenses, access to tools and some support to practice speaking English. He is available for […]

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Megan’s Story – Volunteers’ Week 2025

Kate Hughes — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 09:26:11 +0000

We spoke to Megan, who volunteers with Children’s Hearings Scotland, about her volunteering journey and the impact of Children’s Hearings. Tell us about your volunteering role. So, in every Children’s Hearings, there are 3 Panel Members that will sit on each hearing. A hearing is a legal tribunal and our role as Panel Members is […]

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Organisation Support ebulletin – June 2025

Emma McLean — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 12:31:21 +0000

Welcome to our Monthly eBulletin for June – keeping you informed with the latest news, updates and information from Volunteer Glasgow’s Organisation Support team! If you have something relevant to Volunteer Managers that you would like us to include in the next eBulletin, please get in touch. We’re recruiting Volunteer Glasgow has two fantastic positions […]

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Khairul’s Story – Volunteers’ Week 2025

Kate Hughes — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 13:51:23 +0000

For Volunteers’ Week, we spoke to Khairul, who volunteers with Scottish Refugee Council, about his volunteering journey. Can you tell us about your volunteering role? I joined the Scottish Refugee Council in October last year and my responsibility is basically assisting asylum seekers or refugees when they first arrive in Scotland. On a daily basis, […]

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Mari & Arran’s Story – Volunteers’ Week 2025

Kate Hughes — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:46:16 +0000

Arran: Hi, I’m Arran and I’m 10. Mari: Hi, I’m Mari. I’m 53, and this is Mabel. Arran: Having a befriender is fun because they take you on adventures that people and kids enjoy. Mari: I normally meet Arran once a week on a Saturday afternoon, and we’ve been on loads of brilliant day trips. […]

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Celebrating Glasgow 850 – Volunteers Week 2025 #VolunteersWeek

Kate Hughes — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:19:06 +0000

We spoke to Claire Shiel, Volunteer Manager for Glasgow850, about the city’s celebrations and the impact of volunteering in Glasgow. Tell us a little bit about Glasgow 850. Glasgow 850 is the 850th birthday of Glasgow, since we received burgh status. So it’s really just about marking a milestone in the city and taking a […]

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Anna’s Story – Volunteers’ Week 2025

Kate Hughes — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 08:45:33 +0000

We spoke to Anna, who volunteers with Scottish Refugee Council and Refugee Festival Scotland, about her journey as a volunteer in her native Ukraine and in Glasgow. Tell us about your volunteering journey. My volunteering journey began back in Ukraine in about 2018, I guess. I helped to organise a small residence association – it’s […]

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It’s Volunteers’ Week!

Kate Hughes — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 08:24:36 +0000

Volunteers’ Week is an annual UK-wide campaign held from the first Monday in June. It’s an opportunity to celebrate and recognise the contributions of volunteers, and the life-changing spirit of volunteering that enriches our communities. The entire Volunteer Glasgow team would like to say a huge thank you to volunteers across Glasgow – the time, […]

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The Yard Needs Your Help!

Jean Inglis — Wed, 21 May 2025 09:25:24 +0000

The Yard supports disabled children, young people with additional support needs and their families through adventure play and wraparound family support. Our brand new centre which opened in Glasgow in summer 2025 has a fabulous children’s playground but we need lots of help to keep it in tip-top condition. It’s a great way to spend […]

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Organisation Support ebulletin – May 2025

Emma McLean — Thu, 01 May 2025 09:48:08 +0000

Welcome to our Monthly eBulletin for May – keeping you informed with the latest news, updates and information from Volunteer Glasgow’s Organisation Support team! If you have something relevant to Volunteer Managers that you would like us to include in the next eBulletin, please get in touch. We took a short break last month due […]

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Decline in Volunteering: calls to action

David Maxwell — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 16:49:08 +0000

Your experiences of the decline: the challenges and opportunities that exist to address them - including what Government (and only Government) can do to help!

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