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Supporting Scotland's vibrant voluntary sector

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.

Guide to working and volunteering in the voluntary sector (2019)

This 2nd edition of our popular guide for young people about to leave school or at university (and anyone else) interested in working or volunteering in the voluntary sector includes new sections reflecting what young people told us they want to know most.

Co-produced with young people and young people's organisations including YPI, the guide gives an overview of the types of work and volunteering opportunities available, along with useful information and links:

https://scvo.scot/policy/evidence-library/2019-guide-to-working-and-volunteering-in-the-voluntary-sector

Last modified on 15 February 2024