Volunteering - Third Sector Dumfries & Galloway

Volunteering

We can help if you are interested in volunteering or looking for volunteers for your organisation. If you are ready to start on either journey, click the correct box above. Still unsure about volunteering? Here are some reasons why you should give it a go.

It is a great opportunity to meet new people and develop new friendships.

You are a part of something and contributing to your community or a cause you support or admire.

It can help to increase your self-confidence.

You can develop new skills or use existing skills to benefit others.

It can provide valuable experience to help towards college, university, or job applications.

It gives you the satisfaction that you are making a difference.

A chance to participate in an enjoyable and, sometimes, social activity.

Stories from our communities

Hear stories from volunteers and organisations in Dumfries and Galloway

Friends of Broughton House Garden

I am a trustee of the Friends of Broughton House and Garden and have been for the past twelve y…

Volunteering with the KPT Development Trust

Dean Foster shares why he chose to dedicate his time to volunteering: I moved into the ar…

Galloway RDA

I am 36 years old and have been a rider at Galloway RDA since my early 20’s. As someone with c…

Latest volunteer opportunities in Dumfries and Galloway

Volunteer Business Consultant [20719]

Who are we? Sported understands how strengthening the impact, sustainability and inclusivity of gras…

Trustee [20716]

The SMCC is seeking new Trustees to join its Board at a pivotal stage in the organisation’s developm…

Gardening Volunteer [20720]

This role will help develop and maintain the museum’s ‘Dig for Victory’ garden and…

Community Ambassador [20717]

This is a role that will involve using your initiative to find opportunities to raise funds in your …

Youth Volunteer Programme: Events [20715]

Are you a young person living in Dumfries and Galloway? Are you interested in the heritage, tourism …

Youth Volunteer Programme: Research and Collections [20714]

Are you a young person living in Dumfries and Galloway? Are you interested in the heritage, tourism …

Hear from other organisations

Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway (TSDG) partnership with our Salvation Army Dumfries Donation Centre and High street shop

We have been part of the TSDG for around 4 years now and we have had great support and success and especially prior and after…

Working with TSDG

D & G Citizens Advice is a volunteer-led organisation, as such, we are continually recruiting, training, and&nb…

Partnering for Impact: How TSDG Helped Us Grow

ALE has really benefitted from our partnership with TSDG, especially through the Volunteering Platform. The opportunity to advertise our rol…

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Thinking of volunteering?

Find out how anyone can become a volunteer for organisations across Dumfries and Galloway.

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Publicise a volunteering opportunity

Volunteer Dumfries and Galloway can help organisations advertise your volunteering opportunities.

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VolunteerWiki

Knowledge on a wide range of volunteer management issues with example polices and forms.

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Organisation support

Information and resources to help volunteer involving organisations develop good practice.

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Volunteering Charter

Chance for volunteer involving organisations to demonstrate that they value volunteers.

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Young Volunteers

The Saltire Awards is a national scheme for young volunteers aged 11 to 25.

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PVGs

Volunteer Scotland can now help with your PVG questions.

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