Volunteering Focus - 06 November

As we celebrate Trustee’s Week, we’re shining a spotlight on the invaluable contributions of our trustees—dedicated volunteers who bring their passion, expertise, and commitment to guide and strengthen Engage Renfrewshire.

Trustees play a vital role in ensuring good governance and setting the direction for the work we do across our communities, supporting local charities, community groups, and initiatives that make Renfrewshire a vibrant place for all. In this special edition, we’ll be sharing inspiring stories from our trustees, highlighting the rewards of trusteeship, and offering insights for anyone interested in making a difference as part of our board. Join us in celebrating the impact of our trustees and discover how you, too, can contribute to building a stronger, more connected community!

You can also find out about what events/training are taking place to celebrate Trustee’s week here Events from 4 November – 8 November – Trustees Week.


Knowing the work you do makes a difference—this is the reward of being a trustee! At Engage Renfrewshire, we’re grateful for our trustees who support us to achieve our mission.
Becoming a trustee doesn’t just impact the organisation; it impacts you, too. This Trustee’s Week, we celebrate the skills, friendships, and experiences gained by those who serve.


Trustees like Johannes play a key role in helping Engage Renfrewshire foster connections, provide resources, and create lasting impact. This Trustee’s Week, we’re proud to celebrate the efforts that make real change happen every day!



Becoming a trustee broadens horizons, both personally and professionally. This Trustee’s Week, we’re grateful for trustees like Gordon, who bring diverse insights to Engage Renfrewshire. Inspired?

Interested in Becoming a Digital Trustee?

Join Third Sector Lab for an insightful information session on the role of a Digital Trustee! This session is designed for anyone interested in supporting charities and community groups by helping them navigate digital transformation. As a Digital Trustee, you’ll bring valuable tech skills and digital knowledge to the board, empowering organizations to harness digital tools for greater impact. Whether you're tech-savvy or simply passionate about digital progress, this role offers a unique way to contribute your expertise.

Find out how you can make a difference as a Digital Trustee—sign up for the info session today!

Digital Trustees - Third Sector Lab

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.

Jane and I are buzzing to attend the 12^th annual Positive about Youth Awards, the sold out youth celebration event will honour the outstanding qualities of young people aged between 12 and 25 in Renfrewshire. It is a unique chance for the young people of Renfrewshire to feel appreciated and recognised for their hard work and achievements, which otherwise may go unnoticed. The Positive About Youth Awards are a night of celebration for an age group which for many is often misjudged and is portrayed in a negative way. This year Engage are sponsoring the Volunteer of the Year Award.

To find out more about the fantastic RYV, click here Renfrewshire Youth Voice: Home

Youth VIP

Youth VIP are looking to engage with as many Young People as possible to find out exactly what differences have been made since the last Young Persons survey carried out 5 years ago…What is different, how can we capture, support and share these results after the survey to continue building on the changes for the future of all involved.
Please share this (link below) with as many Young People, partners, funders and organisations who work with and involve Young People as possible. It only takes a few minutes for a Young Person to complete, they get rewarded upon completion and help us get the biggest, most meaningful response for action that we have ever had!

Complete the survey here

Each year, the outstanding the work of voluntary organisations across the UK is celebrated through the King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS).

Created in 2002 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee and previously known as The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS), the Award has been shining a light on the fantastic work of voluntary groups.
Equivalent to an MBE, KAVS is the highest Award given to local voluntary groups in the UK, and it is awarded for life.

Nominations are now open for the 2025 round! To find out more about eligibility and nominating a local group near you, click here.

KAVS nominations for the 2025 Award will close on 1 Dec 2024.

Caring Scotland is a far-reaching oral history project created by the National Theatre of Scotland(NTS) that will document the lives and experiences of at least 100 members of the care experienced community in Scotland. The project aims to raise the profile, celebrate the achievements and foster empowerment of the care experienced community and is inspired by the practice of playwright and socially engaged theatre-maker, Nicola McCartney.

As a key part of the project, they are inviting the care experienced community to connect and to tell their story. Working with a group of artists we’ll record these stories, and this collection will be stored forever at the National Library of Scotland as well as featuring on the NTS website for everyone to connect with and listen to.

Throughout 2026-2027 we will be touring an interactive installation and photographic exhibition, inspired by the care experienced community we meet around Scotland, which will be free to attend.

The project will be delivered by NTS in partnership with Who Cares? Scotland and the National Library of Scotland, funded with an award from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Get Involved With Caring Scotland | National Theatre of Scotland