Working on a volunteer handbook or thinking about creating one? 🤔 The Volunteer Organisers Network is hosting an online peer support session on 4 December where volunteer organisers from heritage organisations will swap ideas and practical tips. Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/volunteer-...

💙 Top tips for supporting neurodiversity in your team 💛https://share.google/seZTQB2ahbdpMc31W 🖥️ Join us today to get content like this straight to your inbox: heritagevolunteeringgroup.org.uk/join-us/ #EDIdayFriday #LoVols #HeritageVolunteering25

It’s International Volunteer Managers Day! Today, we celebrate the people behind the heritage volunteers who make a difference across Scotland’s museums, archives, galleries, green spaces, nature reserves & historic sites. Thank you for helping people find belonging, purpose and joy! #IVMDay25

New Make Your Mark newsletter just dropped! Learn the latest in inclusive volunteering, including a save the date for our inclusive volunteering conference, a call out for archive opportunities and new research on the intersection of racial justice and climate action. ➡️ mailchi.mp/a80e6a4e0ce3...

The Heritage Volunteering 2025 conference is coming up on 25 & 26 November! It brings together volunteer leaders, heritage professionals & community changemakers. Expect inspiring talks, practical workshops & new ideas for impactful volunteering. Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/heritage-v...

Meet Donald and Peggy! As two of Comunn Eachdraidh Nis's volunteers they share their experience of working with the archive and why they enjoy doing it! Read the full blog: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/community-ar...

Join the University of Strathclyde & Make Your Mark for a free inclusive volunteering workshop! You’ll gain tools, ideas and connections to help you build volunteer programmes that are equitable, and resilient. Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/one-size-d...

Thanks to our brilliant volunteers, we’ve collected over 50kg of hazelnuts this year! 🌰 Hazel is a key #rainforest species - one of the first to establish in the west after the last Ice Age, 10,000 years ago. We're working with @wtscotsocial.bsky.social to boost the availability of native trees

How do we support older volunteers as they step back from their roles? @newcastleuni.bsky.social researchers are gathering insights from UK volunteer managers about their experience of supporting older volunteers through this transition. Take a survey: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/newcastle/...

Today marks the start of Challenge Poverty Week, an annual event which is delivered and co-ordinated by The Poverty Alliance. Learn more about it here: www.povertyalliance.org/cpw/

🗣️ Conference Speaker Spotlight: Ash Hamoud Want to foster equitable collaboration with #volunteers to create richer, more inclusive cultural engagement? Join Ash as she explores how co-delivery & shared authority can help you out 🎫 25-26 Nov, £30, online buff.ly/OV174Hb #HeritageVolunteering25

How do we keep Scotland’s community heritage strong in challenging times? Attend Scotland’s Community Heritage Conversations 2025 on 19 November to explore how to build sustainable futures for Scotland’s community heritage. Learn more & book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scotlands-...

🗣️ Upcoming event: Talking about heritage Talking About Heritage is a national conversation inviting people across Scotland to share their perspectives on heritage. Attend our next event to learn how you can support volunteers to engage in this important work: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/talking-ab...

📨 Want to stay on top of inclusive volunteering in Scotland’s heritage sector? The latest Make Your Mark e-newsletter includes: ✅ Save the date for our 2026 conference ✅ Resources on high-quality volunteering & anti-racism ✅ Call for archive volunteer opportunities mailchi.mp/fda19659cdf6...

Apply now for Action Earth Grants! These £250 grants from @volunteeringuk.bsky.social support volunteers to run environmental activities that improve biodiversity in Scotland’s green spaces in built-up areas & population centres. Learn more & apply now: volunteeringmatters.org.uk/project/acti...

Scottish Household Survey 2024: Formal volunteer participation rate increases to 25% After hitting its lowest ever level in 2023, formal volunteering is showing early signs of recovery. Read more... ➡️News: volunteerscotland.net/news/scottis... ➡️Blog: www.volunteerscotland.net/news/researc...

Is your heritage organisation looking for volunteers? Join our Volunteer Advertising Workshop on 23 September to: ✅ Learn how to use our volunteer portal ✅ Get tips for inclusive role descriptions ✅ Take part in interactive exercises Book your free spot: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/volunteer-...

Volunteering has the power to change lives & strengthen communities. Join the Heritage Volunteering Group Conference on 25 & 26 November for inspiring keynotes, workshops and ideas to help you lead and support volunteers more effectively. Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/heritage-v...

🤔 This #ThoughtfulThursday we want you to be honest. How long does it take for you to reply to #volunteer enquiries... karenknight.ca/answer_your_... #LoVols #HeritageVolunteering25 #VolMngmnt #VolunteerEngagement #Volunteerism #Volunteering #Volunteer #Museums #Heritage

🔐 It's crucial for us, as #LoVols, to act in a strategic capacity if we're to unlock the transformative power of #volunteering 🔗 lorigotliebconsulting.wordpress.com/2025/07/29/t... #LoVols #HeritageVolunteering25 #VolMngmnt #VolunteerEngagement #Volunteerism #Volunteer #Museums #Heritage

💬 Are you managing volunteers within Scotland's heritage sector? Join us online on Wednesday evening for our next Volunteer Network Peer Support Session. It's a great opportunity to share successes, seek advice and learn from others in the sector. Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/volunteer-...

Do you enjoy being outdoors? Want to meet new people and learn new skills? Forgan Arts Centre hosts volunteer gardening sessions on the 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month. From planting vegetables to repairing raised beds, there’s plenty to do! Learn more: volunteer.makeyourmark.scot/volunteers/o...

Calling all heritage organisations in Scotland! Do you want to recruit more volunteers? Join our free online Volunteer Advertising Workshop on 23 September to learn how to use our volunteer advertising service and write inclusive adverts. Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/volunteer-...

Want to make a difference in Scotland’s museum sector? The Scottish Museums Federation are looking for volunteer committee members! Don't miss this chance shape a national network, build new skills & support Scotland’s museum professionals. Learn more: volunteer.makeyourmark.scot/volunteers/o...

Looking to grow and diversify your volunteer team? The Make Your Mark portal helps Scottish heritage organisations connect with people passionate about archives, history, and heritage. 👉 Learn more: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/find-...

Resilience is key for Scotland’s heritage sector. Scotland's Community Heritage Conversations is back on 19 November with a day showcasing community-led approaches to organisational sustainability. Book now to attend in-person or online: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scotlands-...

This is the last chance to apply to be a speaker at our next conference! Please submit your proposal to [email protected] by 14 August at 12 noon. This is a paid opportunity.

Governance in practice is an in-person session delivered by Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway offering practical guidance and information on a range of good governance topics and updates. Next up is the evening of Thursday 28th August in Dumfries. More here: www.tsdg.org.uk/event/govern...

Archaeology can be a powerful way to develop skills & foster a sense of belonging. But who gets to take part? At our next event, we'll hear from @archscot.bsky.social about how they've co-created meaningful volunteer experiences with displaced communities: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/widening-p...

Heritage Network is proud to announce the launch of our new initiative, the Heritage Network Expert Panel – and we’re recruiting! Are you passionate about mentoring, problem-solving, and using your sector experience to help others? Learn more and apply: buff.ly/1njAlXP

Worried about the implications of the new #EmploymentRights Bill for your charity or non-profit? Our 3-part series from Aug-Nov will break down the changes and help you prepare. Book soon to save with our package discount. Plus, receive our free planning resource. 👉https://bit.ly/4ed8pL7

We want to hear from you at our next conference! Volunteers, community organisers, heritage workers, activists, academics - your voice belongs in the conversation about inclusive volunteering. Submit your idea for a talk, workshop or creative response by 14 Aug: makeyourmark.scot/for-organisa...

SCVO 2025 Voluntary Sector Workforce Survey. Input now: s.alchemer.eu/s3/2025-Volu... The Workforce Survey covers a whole host of areas including job satisfaction, pay, career progression, diversity, and wellbeing:

💡 This #101Wednesday Karen Knight has some top tips on reducing #volunteer turnover 👌 karenknight.ca/reducing_vol... 💻 Join us for regular content like this heritagevolunteeringgroup.org.uk/join-us/ #LoVols #HeritageVolunteering25 #VolMngmnt #VolunteerEngagement #Volunteering #Museums #Heritage

Tickets are now on sale for the Association of Volunteer Managers' Annual Conference, which is being held online on 15 & 16 October! 🎉 Explore the evolving role of volunteer managers with keynotes, interactive workshops & expert panels. Learn more & book now: volunteermanagers.org.uk/conference/

📨 The latest Make Your Mark e-newsletter is out now! In this month's issue: 🎤 Call for 2026 conference speakers 🏛️ Inclusive museum storytelling 🌈 Supporting trans volunteers 💻 Digital in volunteering 📚 Archive volunteering ⛏️ Community-led archaeology Get inspired: mailchi.mp/be6d2b3caea4...

🤝 Volunteering should be a gateway, not a gatekeeper. Our next conference on 4 February is a space to rethink inclusion in volunteering, from who gets recruited to who feels they belong. Got insight, experience or big questions? We're looking for speakers: makeyourmark.scot/for-organisa...

Running a heritage project in Scotland? Need volunteers? Join our free online Volunteer Advertising Workshop on 23 September to learn how to post effective, inclusive opportunities via our dedicated volunteer portal. Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/volunteer-...

📢 Calling all volunteer managers, community organisers & inclusion champions! We’re looking for speakers for the Make Your Mark Volunteer Managers Conference 2026. ✅ Theme: Inclusive volunteering in an unequal world 💷 Paid opportunity 📅 Deadline: 14 Aug Details: makeyourmark.scot/for-organisa...

We’re back! Scotland’s largest Volunteer Recruitment Fair returns on Tues 30 Sep 2025, 10 to 17:30 at P’s & G’s Church, York Place. 🆓 Entry is free to the public 👍 To find out more, visit our dedicated site: edvolfair.org.uk Have a question? 📧 [email protected] 📞 0131 561 8310

🚨 Tickets are now on sale for Heritage Volunteering ’25 – a national online conference exploring the power of volunteering to transform organisations, lives and communities. Book your spot to join online via Zoom on 25-26 November: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/heritage-v...

Archaeology for all ⛏ Since 2021, @archscot.bsky.social has been working with displaced & marginalised communities to open up access to heritage. Join us for a free talk by Kieran Manchip on co-designing archaeology taster sessions with refugee volunteers: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/widening-p...

Post your roles on the Make Your Mark portal to find volunteers passionate about archives. It’s free, easy to use, and helps you reach a diverse range of volunteers with support and resources available. Get started: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/find-...

Did you know? THRE has a 'Good Practice Library' dedicated to sharing stories of strong human rights and equalities policies and practices from around the sector! Check it out today via the link⬇️ bit.ly/4nNEXzS Want to share your good practice in the library? Contact us at [email protected].

From cataloguing to digitising, archive volunteers can help you care for your organisation’s records. And with 25% of Make Your Mark portal users searching for archive roles, there’s a keen group ready to help! Post your opportunities: makeyourmark.scot/for-organisa... @scotsarchives.bsky.social

We were at Edinburgh Zoo yesterday with @aminamwrc.bsky.social, Amphibian & Reptile Conservation & the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland! 🤗 AMINA's Women's Friendship Group have been exploring different ways to support reptiles & amphibians, culminating in a workshop to create mini bug hotels.

👛 How do you measure impact and what are your alternatives to wage replacement? Let us know below. 🎥 youtube.com/shorts/jnKzj... 📰 Get regular content like this via our monthly newsletter heritagevolunteeringgroup.org.uk/join-us/ #ThoughtfulThursday #Volunteering #LoVols #Volunteerism #Volunteer

Running a volunteer programme in a museum, archive, village hall, nature reserve, zoo or other heritage site? Need advice or want to share a success? Come to our next Peer Support Session with the Volunteer Organisers Network: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/volunteer-...

🔥 Never heard of a fractional leader of volunteers? Not surprising, but here’s what they are, and why they might be exactly what you need 🔗 karenknight.ca/fractional-l... #LoVols #VolMngmnt #VolunteerEngagement #Volunteerism #HVGStrategy

Business archives aren't just dusty records. They’re rich with community stories. @scotsarchives.bsky.social wants your input on how business records can support local identity, education & resilience. Take the survey: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/community-ar...