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.

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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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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 12 to 25.

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PVGs

Volunteer Scotland can now help with your PVG questions.

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