Volunteering

Sustainable Scotland

Sustainablescotland.com builds on the success of the Community Webnet by extending the portal to a wider range of interests.

This website holds case studies and information on a wide range of activities relating to living a sustainable lifestyle.

Forward Scotland

Forward Scotland carries out its work through a range of development projects and grant schemes, supported by information exchange.

Working with strategic partners, our development projects research key themes and issues of sustainable development to produce innovative and practical solutions.

CADISPA

CADISPA is an applied research and community development project based in the Community Education Division, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow. CADISPA stands for "Conservation & Development in Sparsely Populated Areas".

This website contains information on project groups, training and conferences.

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO)

The SCVO is the national body representing the voluntary sector. SCVO seeks to advance the values and shared interests of the voluntary sector.

ProjectScotland

ProjectScotland offers full-time placements (30 hours a week minimum) lasting between three or six months. Placements are available with non-profit organisations in areas such as the arts and sports.

BTCV Scotland

If you want to get a taste of what conservation volunteering is about come out for the day with Conservation Volunteer teams. Get healthy on a BTCV Green Gym, have a Conservation Holiday in locations in Britain or around the world, or attend a training course.

Scottish Environment LINK

Scottish Environment LINK provides a forum and network for its member organisations, enabling informed debate, and assisting co-operation within the voluntary environmental sector.

LINK is an umbrella body for environmental NGOs, links to their websites are available from this site.

Red Cross Branch near you

The Red Cross are a volunteer-led humanitarian organisation that helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are.

This website contains information on their work in the UK and abroad and on how to volunteer.

Volunteer Centre Network Scotland (VCNS)

VCNS is made up of 32 volunteer centres operating out of some 60 offices.

This website contains information on how to get involved in volunteering in Scotland and how it can benefit you.

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