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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.

Evidence library

Scottish Household Survey Analytical Topic Report: Volunteering

The aim of the study was to analyse data regarding volunteering among target groups in the Executive?s volunteering strategy, as well as information on attractions and barriers to participation in volunteering. Key Findings ? disabled people are less likely to volunteer than those without a disability ? unemployed people are less likely to volunteer than those who are self employed, employed full or part time, or retired ? young people aged between 16 and 24 are significantly less likely to volunteer than those aged between 35 and 74 ? people living in the 15% most deprived neighbourhoods in Scotland (according to the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation) are less likely to volunteer than those living in more affluent neighbourhoods

Last modified on 6 June 2017