Volunteering Focus - 23 October

It feels like the weeks are flying in, and the festive season will be here before we know it. Now’s the time to start planning how you are going to recognise and thank your volunteers for their time and support. Expressing gratitude to volunteers during Christmas can be heartfelt and meaningful, as it's a time of giving. Here are a few ways you can say "thank you" to volunteers in a way that reflects the spirit of the season: Are you planning a get-together? Are you sending them a wee minding? Or keep it simple and send them a Christmas card… get planning now to get ahead of the game!

Join us for the final Volunteer Managers Forum of 2024 where we will be joined by Wendy McBeth from Volunteer Scotland for a Disclosure Act Information session. This session will give you the opportunity to learn about the new legislation and how you can prepare for working with the new Act. They will also provide a chance to ask any questions you may have about the implementation of the Act in 2025, as well as how to work with the current disclosure legislation. Key topics covered include safeguarding, different levels of disclosure checks, and privacy.

Renfrewshire Volunteer Managers Forum Tickets, Wed, Nov 20, 2024 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

There will also be plenty of time for networking and to share any updates you may have. If anyone would like a 5 minute spotlight added to the agenda please do fill out this short survey:

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We look forward to seeing you there.

Did you know that charity law has changed in Scotland?

Join OSCR and fellow TSI members for an online information session where we will discuss the changes introduced by the Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023 (the “2023 Act”) and what this means for charities in Scotland.
In this session, we will cover:

• The legislation
• The commencement schedule
• Details of the changes
• How charities can prepare

There will be an opportunity to submit questions both in advance and during the session.
This is the first session in our 3 part TSI Network webinar series. If this time or date does not suit you, please consider the following alternatives:

• Wednesday 4th December at 10am
• Thursday 5th December at 6.30pm

TSI Networks Session 1 – Tuesday 19 November at 2pm -
TSI Networks Session 2 – Wednesday 04 December at 10am 
TSI Networks Session 3 – Thursday 05 December at 6.30pm 

Do you want to support individuals in Renfrewshire access equal opportunities?

Engage Renfrewshire are excited to announce the launch of a new pilot project Inclusive Volunteers. The aim of this project is to recruit a pool of volunteers who will support local adults and young people with autism to access local volunteering opportunities.

Volunteers will build relationships with their match to support & encourage them to achieve their goal, they will support their match with navigating public transport or travel arrangements to and from a volunteering opportunity and volunteer will attend initial sessions with their match, acting as a safe space and point of contact. All volunteers will receive initial and on-going training (including autism awareness), regular support and supervision and the opportunity to connect with local groups and people across Renfrewshire.

Volunteering will take place within the community, across various volunteering opportunities and community groups. Volunteering will take place during working hours (9-5pm Monday to Friday). More information and details on how to apply to this role below

Inclusive Volunteers (engagerenfrewshire.org)

Why we need trauma-informed practice in Volunteer Management
Join Volunteero for a Lunch and Learn session with Maria McEvoy as she explores the critical importance of "Why We Need Trauma-Informed Practice in Volunteer Management." In this insightful talk, Maria will discuss how understanding and addressing trauma can significantly impact the well-being and effectiveness of your volunteers. Learn how to create a supportive environment that recognizes and responds to trauma, ensuring that your volunteer program is both compassionate and inclusive.

Type: Workshop
Host: Volunteero
Location: Online
Date: Thu Nov 14, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Cost: FREE

Book your space here Select tickets – Why we need trauma-informed practice in Volunteer Management – Zoom (tickettailor.com)