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Supporting volunteering in Falkirk

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The challenging circumstances we have faced over the last few years have put the spotlight on volunteering in a way we’ve never seen before. Volunteers and their groups are needed more than ever, as we continue to deal with the impacts of the ongoing cost of living crisis and the lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

So, you’d like to help but have never volunteered before and have no idea where to start?

It can be difficult to decide the type of volunteering that you would be interested in. Take some time to think about the questions below: it will help you to focus on the type of volunteering you’re interested in:

  1. How much time do you have to give to volunteering?
  2. What skills do you wish to share with a local group?
  3. Is there a particular cause/topic that is close to your heart? (e.g. older people or long term health condition)
  4. Do you have a hobby or passion that’s important to you?
  5. Are you a social person? (e.g. do you like a good blether?)
  6. Would you like to be a director or a trustee of a charity?
  7. Do you prefer being inside or outside?
  8. Do you enjoy sport and physical activity?
  9. Is there a particular skill you’d like to learn whilst volunteering?
  10. Why do you want to volunteer?

Volunteering While on Benefits

Volunteering shouldn’t affect your right to claim benefits. You can volunteer while receiving benefits as long as you continue to meet all the conditions of your benefit. You will not be paid for volunteering, however you may be reimbursed for your volunteering expenses, such as travel.

We work closely with Jobcentre Plus in Falkirk and Grangemouth to highlight volunteering opportunities that are available and to support their staff in encouraging people to volunteer.

The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has published the guidance on volunteering while claiming benefits, which is available to read on our Volunteering and DWP Welfare Benefits page, and on the UK Government website.

Staying Safe while Volunteering

Trading Standards Scotland has produced guidance for those who require help or are looking to provide help, called Helping Hands.

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The guidance was created during COVID-19, but contains relevant and useful information for volunteers, helping them to keep themselves and the people they support safe.

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"I believe that volunteering is rewarding, helpful, supportive."

Elaine

Volunteer Falkirk
2020-06-19T20:34:53+01:00

Elaine

"I believe that volunteering is rewarding, helpful, supportive."
https://www.volunteerfalkirk.org.uk/testimonials/volunteering-5/

Volunteering 6

"Volunteering is community, friendship and helpfulness - we've a nice wee community and more friends than I can count."

Sheila

Volunteer Falkirk
2020-06-19T20:35:37+01:00

Sheila

"Volunteering is community, friendship and helpfulness - we've a nice wee community and more friends than I can count."
https://www.volunteerfalkirk.org.uk/testimonials/volunteering-6/

Volunteering 7

"Volunteering in 3 words: Patience, Compassion, Selfless."

Gillian

Volunteer Falkirk
2020-06-19T20:36:36+01:00

Gillian

"Volunteering in 3 words: Patience, Compassion, Selfless."
https://www.volunteerfalkirk.org.uk/testimonials/volunteering-7/

Volunteering 8

"We believe that volunteering has the FEEL GOOD FACTOR."

Mary and Jacqueline

Volunteer Falkirk
2020-06-19T20:37:28+01:00

Mary and Jacqueline

"We believe that volunteering has the FEEL GOOD FACTOR."
https://www.volunteerfalkirk.org.uk/testimonials/volunteering-8/

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"Started volunteering at school, now I’m a Guide Leader encouraging the girls to volunteer and achieve their Saltire Awards."

Anne

Volunteer Falkirk
2020-06-19T20:38:07+01:00

Anne

"Started volunteering at school, now I’m a Guide Leader encouraging the girls to volunteer and achieve their Saltire Awards."
https://www.volunteerfalkirk.org.uk/testimonials/volunteering-9/
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Volunteer Falkirk is a trading name of CVS Falkirk and District, a Company Limited by Guarantee in Scotland No. SC085838.
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