VOLUNTEERS’ WEEK SCOT
THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!
Check out all the thank you messages, volunteer stories, drawings, photos, poems, songs, video + more recognising and celebrating Scotland’s Volunteers!
Natasha is a mum of two and has been volunteering for the Breastfeeding Network (BfN) in Ayrshire for many years now.
Natasha, Breastfeeding Network Volunteer
READ HERE
Katrona Templeton is the voluntary coordinator for our breastfeeding support group in Kilmarnock. She coordinates the volunteer rota and activities for the group as well as regularly volunteering at the group herself.
Katrona, Breastfeeding Network Volunteer
READ HERE
For #VolunteersWeekScot we're showcasing a couple of the amazing volunteers who've helped with our crisis response around COVID-19.
A big thank you to Katrina, who has helped with delivering food parcels to families during this difficult time, & to all our volunteers year-round. pic.twitter.com/xm7xfpLe8i
— One Parent Families Scotland (@OPFS) June 5, 2020
Youth Highland would like to thank member club The Clay Studio for all the amazing art they do with young people all year round. And especially during lockdown – for buying, organising and delivering c.500 art packs to young people in Merkinch, Lochalsh, Tain and all across Highland Region. Here’s a blog we wrote to showcase The Clay Studio’s work.
Read more here
Our volunteer Alison says when the chance came to volunteer for RSABI it was an ideal opportunity to help others also involved in agriculture. #VolunteersWeek #VolunteersWeekScot @VolScotland pic.twitter.com/iBZn6Klohy
— RSABI – supporting people in Scottish agriculture (@RSABI) June 5, 2020
The world of Volunteering during Covid 19 – During this pandemic Pipe Major Iain Bryson has offered and delivered online and offline daily tutoring to every member of Dundee City Pipe Band. We would like to thank him for his outstanding commitment. More details about Iain can be found on dcpb website.
#VolunteersWeekScot at #InchgarthCC: Celebrating MS Society Volunteers!
The MS Society uses our facilities from Monday to Wednesday, mainly in the Morning. The MS society is a charity helping people with MS to manage living with such a difficult condition. #VolunteersWeek2020ABZ pic.twitter.com/DlvLOQ6EiA— Inchgarth CC (@inchgarthcc) June 4, 2020
Rhona has volunteered for BfN for around 8 years now, first at Ayrshire Maternity Unit and then in Irvine for a while before settling at the Kilmarnock group from Oct 2012.
Rhona, Breastfeeding Network Volunteer
READ HERE
And now a special thank you to our very own young volunteers – Volunteer Glasgow's Youth Volunteering Ambassadors. #VolunteersWeekScot #PeopleMakeGlasgow @GlasgowCPP @GlasgowCC @GlasgowCVS @glasgowlife pic.twitter.com/qkedB8D5g2
— Volunteer Glasgow (@volunteerglasgo) June 3, 2020
In yesterday’s #coronavirus briefing, First Minister @NicolaSturgeon thanked Scotland’s volunteers for the vital part they’re playing in responding to the pandemic, and their support for communities up and down the country. #VolunteersWeekScot pic.twitter.com/xe0z0jATN6
— Scot Gov Fairer (@ScotGovFairer) June 3, 2020
It’s Volunteers’ Week – our chance to say thanks & pay tribute to all those who contribute to the wellbeing of our communities & country. This year has a creative twist and I was asked to pen a poem…it’s all about my mum& dad. Hope you like it #VolunteersWeekScot @ScotGovFairer pic.twitter.com/hCzIUulzeX
— Aileen Campbell (@ClydesdAileen) June 1, 2020
Everyone at Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland wants to say a HUGE BIG THANK YOU to each and every one of our amazing volunteers!
Despite everything that is happening right now, they have been going above and beyond to fight back with kindness and make sure that no one is left struggling on their own.
All of our amazing volunteers – across every role – are so vital to the work that we do. So, we’re thanking all of you for everything you have done and are continuing to do! You’re spreading kindness to make sure there is no life half lived in Scotland! Here’s a message of thanks from everyone at Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland. #VolunteersWeekScot
#VolunteersWeekScot – Synchro may be relatively small in numbers in Scotland, but it's a tough discipline with huge personality. As a combination of swimming, dance & gymnastics, Synchro offers a variety of activity, all of which requires volunteers: https://t.co/UL0xroukGD pic.twitter.com/iUUVTj4U8n
— Scottish Swimming (@ScottishSwim) June 2, 2020
#VolunteersWeekScot Can we mention our drug educators Alan and Jenny Lee who also run the wonderful Beulah Café in St Andrews Church in Banff Scotland every Wednesday for anyone in the community who is lonely, needing a friend or support. pic.twitter.com/xHcN7eCtmr
— Hope UK (@HopeukUK) June 2, 2020
For #VolunteersWeekScot we are celebrating great work done by our boys who volunteer!
Thank you to Josh, who volunteered with @Deafblind for his @DofEScotland Silver Award and Queen's Badge!
Thanks Josh for making a difference with #BoysBrigade awards!@LenzieUnion @TheBBScotland pic.twitter.com/d1C4JxnEeu— 1st Lenzie BB (@1st_Lenzie_BB) June 1, 2020
“When I started my first counselling course and began to think of volunteering, Cruse was one of the first agencies I approached.”
Tomi, Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland Volunteer
READ HERE
Council Leader @EllenForsonSNP extends a Thank You on behalf of @ClacksCouncil in her message to local volunteers for Volunteers Week 2020!#VolunteersWeekScot#ThankYouVolunteers#NeverMoreNeeded pic.twitter.com/GquidkwOQu
— Clacks Third Sector Interface (@clacksCTSI) June 1, 2020
It's Volunteer Week! So we thought that we would share a little message with you all! @ncvovolunteers @VolScotland @VolunteerNow1 @WCVACymru#VolunteerWeek #VolunteerWeek2020 #VolunteerWeekScot pic.twitter.com/36zyVA2OHZ
— VAMOS2014 (@VAMOS20144) June 1, 2020
This week is #VolunteersWeekScot 2020, with @CornerstoneCHC especially keen this year to highlight the tremendous effort of hundreds of #Cumbernauld volunteers who have responded selflessly by helping others during the COVID-19 pandemic.
For more, visit: https://t.co/v09AIt2Ddj pic.twitter.com/U1iY1vEgbW
— Cornerstone House Centre (@CornerstoneCHC) June 1, 2020
Let’s give a big cheer to Billy for all his fantastic volunteering.
We can honestly say, we wouldn’t be able to do this without you!
Read more about his volunteering here https://t.co/qtkFDeluOT#VolunteersWeekScot #VolunteersWeek2020 #Volunteer #Volunteering pic.twitter.com/urDVQ440VL
— WDCVS | Community & Volunteering (@WDCVS) June 1, 2020
Day 1 of our volunteers week THANK YOU – thank you always, but especially during this time of uncertainty, we can't do it with you!#VolunteersWeekScot #VolunteersWeek @The1010Trust
Dundonald Parish Church pic.twitter.com/LzKmU3CpuU— VASA (@VASouthAyrshire) June 1, 2020
We want to wish all our fantastically hard working and dedicated volunteers a happy #VolunteersWeek! The intrumental part you play on our team doesn't go unnoticed or unrecognised. Let's give volunteers all around Scotland the recognition they deserve! 👏👏❤️ pic.twitter.com/KyCnNgMiA7
— CSREC (@CSREC01) June 1, 2020
This #VolunteersWeekScot we're sending a huge thank you to our @children1st volunteers. Your kindness helps keep children in Scotland safe and happy 🌈
Read about the creative ways our volunteers have been offering support during this time @VolScotland https://t.co/Uefk1HliUI
— Children 1st (@children1st) June 1, 2020
Tomorrow marks the start of #VolunteersWeekScot! This year more than ever volunteers deserve our appreciation. From my home to yours, I want to personally thank all @shelterscotland volunteers, and in fact all volunteers in Scotland, now and in the months to come. #ThankYou pic.twitter.com/BqjS9XRsHJ
— Sarah Latto (@sarah_bee13) May 31, 2020
https://twitter.com/vaerenf/status/1267378737915592704
Thank you @TNLComFundScot for ALL that you do to help all sizes of organisations to meet the needs of their service users, communitites and help them to support their volunteers #VolunteersWeek2020 #volunteersweekscot #volunteering #volunteer https://t.co/Y8u5xDQJjH pic.twitter.com/NAJjhx9rIo
— BHA BeFriend (@BHA_BeFriend) June 1, 2020
This #VolunteersWeekScot we want to thank our volunteers, past, present and future for their outstanding support and all that they do. THANK YOU from all at JMF. #EveryoneForTennis #EverywhereForTennis pic.twitter.com/0VLW2WvV0j
— Judy Murray Foundation (@JudyMurrayFdn) June 1, 2020
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#VolunteersWeek2020 #VolunteersWeekScot A big thank you to all our volunteers, past and present, for making a difference to the lives of HM Forces, veterans and their families. pic.twitter.com/MkSu0FJePh
— SSAFA Perth&Kinross (@SSAFAPerth) June 1, 2020
Ahead of #VolunteersWeekScot, @VolScotland are asking us all to get creative to thank all the volunteers giving time and skill – both during #coronavirus and throughout the year.
Hear @ClydesdAileen’s contribution on the Radio V podcast this weekend➡️https://t.co/hfRB9feWIl pic.twitter.com/WAr4afWsPT
— Scot Gov Fairer (@ScotGovFairer) May 29, 2020
At Radio Lollipop Glasgow we are so excited to be celebrating Volunteers’ Week from 1st-7th June 2020! Some of our incredible playmakers took some time to share their memories, favourite moments and party tricks with you. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our volunteers for their hard work and energy over the last 12 months – you are all superstars!
In advance of Volunteers' Week 1-7 June a HUGE THANK YOU to befrienders everywhere and another HUGE THANK YOU to volunteer coordinators who are helping it all to happen! #VolunteeringIs … virtual cups of tea#VolunteersWeekScot #befriending pic.twitter.com/kurUaSGXm5
— Befriending Networks (@befriendingnet) May 27, 2020
As we approach #VolunteersWeekScot we've got so many folks to thank, so getting a head start! This is just one delivery team from one small part of the country, doing a full shift delivering vital food & groceries, our #Heroes helping #OlderPeople pic.twitter.com/HeESfAWMet
— MichelleMBE,CEO (@FoodTrainScot) May 25, 2020
As we come to the end of #VolunteersWeekScot our amazing Aberlour volunteers are passing the volunteering spirit across Scotland! We really appreciate and thank you for everything.
To join team Aberlour visit: https://t.co/467hfQJxJe #NeverMoreNeeded #VolunteersWeek2020 pic.twitter.com/JKG3tqTQjP
— Aberlour (@AberlourCCT) June 7, 2020
https://twitter.com/FeelingStrongUK/status/1268938692321849344
Youth Highland would like to say thank you to member club The Buzz Project for everything they do for young people all year. & especially during lockdown for their essential services community response & swift adaption to online youth work which has been remarkable! Here’s a blog showcasing their work.
Read more here
https://twitter.com/HealthyValleys/status/1268851602712133634
https://twitter.com/ysortit/status/1268840059215794177
Volunteer Edinburgh would like to thank volunteers, past, present and future for their outstanding support and all that they do. Volunteers’ Week is a time recognise and thank volunteers for all they contribute to local communities, the voluntary sector and society as a whole and we wouldn’t be who we are as an organisation without the support of volunteers. Share your stories and experiences of volunteering on our webpage here.
Click to hear some testimonials from some of the people our fantastic volunteers have been supporting over the past few months#VolunteersWeekScot #VolunteersWeek #wearecosgrove pic.twitter.com/w0bdOjtyB7
— Cosgrove Care (@CosgroveCare) June 5, 2020
CVS Inverclyde would like to thank all volunteers who have volunteered over the past year. Volunteering has helped our communities come together over the COVID-19 period and an extended Thank You to CVS Inverclyde own Prescription and Shielding Volunteers.
https://twitter.com/Dolphinsighting/status/1268203300496834561
Happy Volunteers’ Week to our amazing Aberlour volunteers. We thank you for all of your time, skills, support & dedication to our children, young people & families, throughout the year & during this time. This years theme is get involved, get creative & say thanks!
https://twitter.com/Health_in_Mind/status/1267739177535315968
I am so proud of each and every volunteer in my group for their time given, effort put in, compassion for the project. Great bunch of people to be working with.
We'd like to say Congratulations to all winners of @QueensAwardVS A total of 230 organisations from across the UK have been awarded this year – 21 are based in Scotland. Read more here: https://t.co/SkrXkMVcwU#VolunteersWeekScot https://t.co/KZhjT7iysX
— Volunteer Scotland 💚 (@VolScotland) June 2, 2020
“Volunteers are such an important part of everything we do at Children 1st. Across the country volunteers have been finding new ways to support children and families through the coronavirus crisis. Volunteers like Rebecca”
#ThankYouVolunteers #VolunteersWeek2020 #VolunteersWeekScot #DidYouKnow #LetsWorkTogether #NeverMoreNeeded https://t.co/OSs62jJSVh
— Argyll&Bute TSI (@Argyll_ButeTSI) June 1, 2020
In this time where we are facing many losses caused by COVID-19, the services offered by Cruse will be greatly valued and needed.
Lilian, Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland Volunteer
READ HERE
A massive thank you to all the #Camphill volunteers, especially those from abroad who chose to stay and help through lockdown.
This blog 'Rainbow's from Vietnam' tells one volunteer's storyhttps://t.co/Ku27zEXnDa #VolunteersWeekScot @CamphillBlairD pic.twitter.com/bJrSQ0OdYp— Camphill Scotland (@CamphillScot) June 1, 2020

HDS would like to thank our volunteers (past, present & future). In particular, our current volunteer, Lee, who supports HDS through marketing, communications & events. THANK YOU Lee for your time, dedication and skills. From the Board of Trustees & everyone at HDS.
A big thank you to all the volunteers of the phenomenal AC2U Campaign – @AbdnCyrenians @aberdeenfoyer @CFINEAberdeen , @SocialBite_!
Thank You!
Find our more at https://t.co/HG9Gg6CjpN #VolunteersWeek2020ABZ #VolunteersWeekScot #AberdeenCares pic.twitter.com/uHf3QgeiF8
— ACVO (@Aberdeen_ACVO) June 1, 2020
Growing up in Aberdeen I never liked history, partly perhaps I blame the teacher’s dull, droning, nasal voice.
Lorna Creswell tells us about Volunteering at The Forres Area Credit Union
READ HERE
https://twitter.com/MartinJDocherty/status/1267393298509037568
It's Volunteers Week this week!
We would like to thank all our volunteers past and present for all there hard work.
Keep an eye out on our website and social media this week as we will be sharing some stories from our volunteers!#VolunteersWeekScothttps://t.co/rwHxpovsTr pic.twitter.com/YJf0YGqrAx
— Greener Kirkcaldy (@greenerkdy) June 1, 2020
This #VolunteersWeekScot, a big Thank You to all amazing volunteers, we really can't say it enough. Without our volunteers we couldn't do what we do and especially in these difficult times they have really stepped up. #EmpoweringCommunities #StirlingVolunteer pic.twitter.com/HvBDYVJQ4Z
— Raploch Com. Partner (@RaplochCorner) June 1, 2020
VOLUNTEERS WEEK 1st-7th June
The TACT Team get creative to say a big 'Thank You' to all the wonderful volunteers who give so much in their local communities – you're ALL amazing!
To celebrate, we'll be highlighting some of the unsung Local Heroes this week!#VolunteersWeekScot pic.twitter.com/vTQTxq18KE
— TACT (@TAyrshireCT) June 1, 2020
It's amazing that our Renfrewshire credit unions are still delivering services for their customers digitally during lockdown – well done and THANK YOU @RenfrewshireAf1 @EngageNews1 #volunteersweekscot https://t.co/OCOIr2Hzof
— Karen McIntyre (@KarenMcIntyrity) June 1, 2020
Thank You to Adam Jackson a new member of our team here at Eastend Empowering Stars for all the effort you have put into your role as a volunteer with us and helping and supporting our social enterprise during these time you are an inspiration and a star keep up the amazing work you do for us and hopefully you stay with us throughout the future:)
https://twitter.com/drbellsfamily/status/1267364769645965313
THANK YOU to all volunteers who are caring for their local environment, tackling climate change & reducing health inequalities by
❤️ improving path networks
❤️ encouraging people to walk or cycle for short journeys & for well being👏 You are awesome#VolunteersWeekScot pic.twitter.com/JWYcpazH7H
— Paths for All (@PathsforAll) June 1, 2020
VOLUNTEERS' WEEK 1-7 June
Volunteers' Week is a time to recognise and thank volunteers for all that they contribute to local communities, the voluntary sector and society as a whole.#volunteercentrewi#VolunteersWeekScot #SYPrimary#gwt2020 pic.twitter.com/PwlTqARCc4— Volunteer Centre WI (@VolunteeringWI) June 1, 2020
Listen to Alcohol and Drugs Action Aberdeen thank their volunteers for all their hard work and efforts from the last year,
As a little girl I remember visiting the beautiful ‘The Peoples’ Palace’ Museum in Glasgow as a treat on Sunday. There was an exhibition on called ‘Scotland Sober and Free’ and they had a lot of information about the different Temperance Organisations in Scotland in the last century. I found that Band of Hope was foremost among them and helped young people make drug-free choices. All Band of Hope members had to be alcohol and drug free non smokers. I thought this was wonderful and that these were my people. I felt sad because I had the impression that they were no longer in existence and I had missed out. Only many years later when I learned to use the internet did I find that they were still there now called ‘Hope UK’! I immediately became an educator and in the 13 years following I have worked with thousands of young people to share with them the benefits of drug free choices. It is fascinating, rewarding work and I recommend Hope UK to anyone. The training is free and you can do so much good. With County Lines Drugs Gangs becoming increasingly prevalent all possible help is needed to enable young people to make drug free choices.
Listen to ACVO Development Officer Sandy Mathers thank and recognise the amazing efforts of Aberdeen’s Volunteers.
Thank you to all the young volunteers who work incredibly hard, supporting each other in classes, community events, performances and competitions. I miss you all during this lockdown and can’t wait to get our dance family back together again x
Massive thank you to the leaders and coordinators that helped me and my teammates over the past few years complete our Duke of Edinburgh Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards. I am so appreciative and I wouldn’t be here without you all!
Audrey from The No.1 Care & Befriending Agency would like to say thank you this #VolunteersWeekScot..#PeopleMakeGlasgow@GlasgowCPP @GlasgowCC @GlasgowCVS @glasgowlife @No1Befriending pic.twitter.com/t5lnHn7lrS
— Volunteer Glasgow (@volunteerglasgo) June 5, 2020
Youth Higland would like to thank member club The Place Youth Club for all they do all year round and for their amazing community response during covi19 lockdown. Here’s a blog showcasing their work.
Read more here
Lisa Gray, thank you!
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Pennypit emergency food provision working together but staying apart@crichmond95
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@elcourier@striveVolunteer#VolunteersWeekScot #VolunteersWeek2020 pic.twitter.com/rdXlwX2wcx
— The Pennypit Trust (@PennypitSport) June 5, 2020
https://twitter.com/YoungScot/status/1268822366324310018
Our final case study for #VolunteersWeekScot comes from@calderwoodbc. Hear the story of a young girl who started off as a volunteer and is now on a Community Job Scotland placement with the organisation! 😀
🎥 https://t.co/KdVi0psBn2#VolunteersWeek | @ScotGovFairer
— Impact Funding Partners (@Impact_Funding) June 5, 2020
None of this would have been possible with the dedication of our amazing volunteers whose hard work has ensured that no-one referred to us has missed a meal.
Thank You to AdvoCard’s Volunteer Advocacy Workers. Read more here.
https://twitter.com/CHSScotland/status/1268551217300594689
“Pamela trained as a BfN Helper and began volunteering in the North Ayrshire Parent & Baby Cafés inApril of 2019, regularly making the journey from her home in Largs to Saltcoats and Kilbirnie to support families.”
Pamela, Breastfeeding Network Volunteer
READ HERE
Local org Cowie Rural Action Group have done so much for residents during #COVIDー19 & their #volunteers have worked non stop to ensure that no one is forgotten even delivering 300 Easter Eggs to local children & 520 meals to the elderly #NeverMoreNeeded #VolunteersWeekScot pic.twitter.com/vnlTPO9mdi
— SVEnterprise (@StirVolunteer) June 4, 2020
We want to say THANK YOU to our volunteer board members who give their time, expertise and commitment to HDS. If you’re interested in joining our fantastic board, please contact us.
Enormous thanks to all our wonderful volunteers ❤️ who are continuing to enable DIWC to provide activities and services to isolated women. You are all marvellous #VolunteersWeekScot #NeverMoreNeeded
— Int Women's Centre (@DIWC1969) June 3, 2020
We’re so proud of all of our Catch 23 volunteers and the wonderful and positive contribution they make in so many people’s lives to support people experiencing mental illness and mental ill health. Their kindness and support means so much to so many people and helps people every day. Many have lived experience of mental illness themselves and their recovery jouney’s are truly an inspiration to us all. We are so proud of them and want to take this opportunity to celebrate their fantastic contribution and thank them for all that they do. X
https://twitter.com/JJLindenSNP/status/1267592829498544129
Sue trained with Hope UK in 2018/19 to become a qualified Voluntary Drug Educator. Before she had completed her final training week, she was already delivering drug education from stands in the Victorian market in Inverness.
Sue is clearly passionate about drug education and embodies Hope UK’s mission, in ‘equipping young people to make drug-free choices. She can even be found encouraging her friends and colleagues to consider their alcohol and nicotine usage.
It's #VolunteersWeek 😀
Here's Karen (and Melville the mink) with a message of thanks to all our mink project volunteers…#AmericanMink #VolunteersWeekScot #VolunteersWeek2020@nature_scot @HeritageFundSCO @VolScotland pic.twitter.com/wyE2Vjl60z
— Scottish Invasive Species Initiative (@SISI_project) June 2, 2020
To mark the start of #VolunteersWeekScot I wanted to pay tribute to all those who have given up time to support communities across Dunfermline and West Fife pic.twitter.com/mPM6xjcVIv
— S-A Somerville (@S_A_Somerville) June 1, 2020
“My story starts as a child, which is a very long time ago now in a land far far away … or so it seemed for many years. “
Audrey, Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland Volunteer
READ HERE
https://twitter.com/VibrantEAC/status/1267443391077498880
How fortunate we are.
This week we celebrate all those who give their time so freely, creating competitive opportunities, developing safe & sustainable club environments & helping drive our sports forward. #ThankYouVolunteers #VolunteersWeekScot pic.twitter.com/bKvanY1ZXf
— Scottish Swimming (@ScottishSwim) June 1, 2020
A big thank you to volunteers the length and breadth of Scotland from the @COSLA President @AlisonEvison #VolunteersWeekScot pic.twitter.com/sAnBkB2IGt
— COSLA (@COSLA) June 1, 2020
Volunteers are essential to the work we do at Lead Scotland and we are especially thankful to them during #VolunteersWeekScot 🎉🎉🎉#NeverMoreNeeded #VolunteersWeek2020 pic.twitter.com/qxFabmmj1w
— Lead Scotland (@leadscot_tweet) June 1, 2020
Prior to the Covid Emergency around 9000 local adults regularly volunteered – we thank you and look forward to you all being able to get involved again soon!#VolunteersWeekScot #VolunteersWeek2020 #Volunteer #Volunteering #WestDunbartonshire pic.twitter.com/GplwVxvltA
— WDCVS | Community & Volunteering (@WDCVS) June 1, 2020
🗣Our #Volunteer Coordinator, Scott has a message at the beginning of #VolunteersWeekScot 2020@VolScotland @volunteerglasgo@befriendingnet @NHSGGC @VHSComms @ALLIANCEScot @scotgovhealth @EpilepsySparks @TorieRobinson10 #epilepsy https://t.co/AYFSxSSCMP pic.twitter.com/hMhopWIV9u
— Epilepsy Connections (@EpilepsyConnexn) June 1, 2020
https://twitter.com/Sensation_ALL/status/1267391466718081030
Happy #volunteersweek2020 and thank you to all the inspiring @supportCHAS volunteers who support children and families going through the toughest of times. #VolunteersWeekScot pic.twitter.com/JevocnjMEg
— Morven MacLean (@MorvenMacLean) June 1, 2020
#VolunteersWeekScot starts today and we're thanking our amazing 500+ volunteers who support people with compassion every day:
“It’s a good feeling to go home knowing that I’ve supported someone, reduced their anxiety and made a real difference to their life.” pic.twitter.com/FQv1AVVclj
— Victim Support Scotland (@VSScotland) June 1, 2020
We are kicking off #VolunteersWeek2020 with a short video from one of our Citizen Advocates, Claudette.
"It is very difficult for me to put into words how rewarding the journey has been for me….."#DunfermlineAdvocacy #CitizenAdvocacy #NeverMoreNeeded pic.twitter.com/d4oxt7Bvuf
— Dunfermline Advocacy (@DA_WestFife) June 1, 2020
Sarah Tomlins Thanks Edinburgh Home Library Service Volunteers
https://twitter.com/volunteer_scot/status/1267388007574917122
Volunteers’ Week starts today. So, we would like to begin by saying a massive THANK YOU to all the wonderful volunteers.#VolunteersWeekScot #VolunteersWeek2020 #Volunteer #Volunteering pic.twitter.com/HYAYUXUflA
— WDCVS | Community & Volunteering (@WDCVS) June 1, 2020
https://twitter.com/CharlieHouseHQ/status/1267335129749487618
🙋 It’s Volunteers’ Week and from all of us here at @GirlguidingScot we want to say a huge thank you to our amazing volunteers! We’re celebrating the incredible impact they’ve had on the lives of girls and young women across Scotland! 🙌 🙌 🙌 #VolunteersWeekScot pic.twitter.com/1ytOhQwXwd
— Girlguiding Scotland (@GirlguidingScot) June 1, 2020
We want to say a massive thank you to all of our amazing volunteers. We have people living in our communities who are scared and isolated and it’s so reassuring to know that our volunteers are joining us during this crisis and beyond to fight back with kindness.
Many people have lost their weekly support groups, often their only social interaction, which is devastating to them. However, our volunteers are able to help reduce feelings of isolation and provide small acts of kindness which can make a huge difference to people’s health and wellbeing. It can mean the world to them and it means the world to everyone at Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland.
“Volunteers’ Week is a great time to celebrate their hard work and share our thanks and appreciation for all of our volunteers throughout the charity. We are so grateful for the work that they have done and continue to do; especially now as we need to make sure that that no one is left to fight Coronavirus alone.
#VolunteersWeekScot 2020 recognises and thanks volunteers for all they contribute to local communities, the voluntary sector and society as a whole! Students can gain invaluable skills and experience from Volunteering, why not share your experiences with us @StirUni #BeConnected pic.twitter.com/mbzh7dqpzp
— Stirling Uni Careers (@StirUniCareers) May 29, 2020

Lockdown didn’t stop us thanking our volunteers during Volunteers’ Week 2020 as here at Home-Start in Dundee we held a Virtual Tea Party using Zoom! We had a great time catching up over a cuppa!
#VolunteersWeekScot is a chance to say thank you to the volunteers who make Scottish sport such a unique environment. @JoeFitzSNP takes the opportunity to say #ThankYou to volunteers for everything they do. @ActiveScotGov @scotgovhealth @sportscotland https://t.co/ZPtdjgj4wx
— ScottishSportAssoc. (@scotsportassoc) June 5, 2020
We wouldn't be who we are as an organisation without the support of volunteers. THANK YOU to all who have supported us throughout the years, we are proud to celebrate you this #VolunteersWeekScot #NeverMoreNeeded #StirlingVolunteer pic.twitter.com/iQQWNcACLL
— Raploch Com. Partner (@RaplochCorner) June 5, 2020
Youth Highland would like to thank member club – Ullapool Sea Savers for all their year round campaigning and litter picking to make our seas a better place. And for helping their community during lockdown #prawnageddon. Here’s a blog showcasing what USS do.
Read more here
https://twitter.com/Beatson_Charity/status/1268550038051000324
Staff have been delivering Goodie Bags to Home-Start volunteers today to say a big Thank You ahead of our Virtual Tea Party which took place on 3rd June Everyone had a nice time and enjoyed taking part in the Tea themed fun quiz!
‘A special #VolunteersWeekScot message today to all our fabulous Perinatal Befrienders from our team to say thank you & send you a ‘Message in a Bootie’.
If you'd like to get involved with our service please visit: https://t.co/JTpPckMgaa#NeverMoreNeeded #VolunteersWeek2020 pic.twitter.com/UbmX53oY1S
— Aberlour (@AberlourCCT) June 3, 2020
A video of Thanks from NHS staff: a huge THANK YOU to volunteers past, present & currently stood down. We’re so looking forward to having you back in action when it’s safe to do so #VolunteersWeekScot
https://twitter.com/GUvolunteer/status/1267833351747940355
Some of our fantastic junior volunteers helping with our Feel Good Friday's. Great intergenerational work bringing the community together. Thank You!#VolunteersWeekScot #EmpoweringCommunities #StirlingVolunteer pic.twitter.com/PzOvGKqivP
— Raploch Com. Partner (@RaplochCorner) June 2, 2020
My name is Nicola and I am a Befriender volunteer in the Western Isles. I’m proud to be apart of the team to help others by making a difference. and coming up with with new ideas for Fundrasing events. A lot of people are in isolation or loneliness. Just having a cuppa and chat makes a big difference. It puts a smile on their faces. I think it’s fantastic to see so many people join to get trained up to become a Befriender, have some fun and enjoy it while we can. It’s an Amazing charity. Keep safe folks. Thank you staff and Volunteers for all your hard work and for your support, and members of the public for your donations every year. It’s greatly appreciated.
Jane Maciver Thanks Link Befriending Project Volunteers
Lead Volunteer Mary usually bakes a cake for #VolunteersWeekScot
We can’t all be together but she’s baked thank you buns anyway 💚
Thanks to everyone supporting the project and we can’t wait to celebrate together. #VolunteersWeek2020 @VolScotland pic.twitter.com/YayNMLXYoZ
— Macmillan in Lanarkshire (@MacmillanLan) June 2, 2020
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@CllrAlexander @DundeeCouncil @ChristinaSNP At the start of Volunteer Week I had to say a massive Thank You 🙏 to all those supporting the city! Your efforts have been outstanding & will never be forgotten @Dundeevolaction #BuildBackBetter pic.twitter.com/TQnqH5qjNj
— Lynne R Short (@LynnesnpR) June 1, 2020
On this very different #VolunteersWeekScot we've asked the children of @online_his staff to #GetCreative to express our heartfelt thanks to the 6,000 regular volunteers across NHS Scotland. It's a difficult time for volunteers as many are currently stood down due to COVID-19 pic.twitter.com/rHUEGOUXug
— HIS – Community Engagement (@HISengage) June 1, 2020

Thank You to Men’s Shed St Andrews for being an awesome bunch of guys supporting the local community and being a caring group of friends, especially in the lockdown. From rebuilding beaches, to planting planters! We remember we were all young once! We may be older, but we are young at heart. #volunteersweekscot
Projects funded through the @ScotGovFairer Volunteering Support Fund recently shared what #volunteering means to their staff, volunteers and their organisations as a whole. It is a truly inspiring insight into the grassroots of volunteering across the country #VolunteersWeekScot pic.twitter.com/zLOcUko985
— Impact Funding Partners (@Impact_Funding) June 1, 2020

A HUGE thank you to everyone who volunteers for Sustrans to look after the National Cycle Network and keep it safe and clean, and good for people and wildlife.
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It’s #VolunteersWeekScot and we want to say just how much we appreciate every #volunteer who gives their time, skills and experiences to support our work and families across our communities. Thank you ❤️ #VolunteersWeek2020 #Connection @HSScotland @homestartuk pic.twitter.com/19quFMg9JD
— Home-Start Glasgow North (@HomeStartGN) June 1, 2020
The Community Fridge project has had over 25 invaluable volunteers assist with it since March. We cannot thank these volunteers enough. From all those who visit the Community Fridge, from Transition Stirling and The Kitchen at 44 King Street THANK YOU!!!! #VolunteersWeekScot pic.twitter.com/mnpYSi4nwD
— Transition Stirling (@transitionstir) June 1, 2020
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Claire Buchanan, Health Walk Co-ordinator from Health and Social Care Moray, thanking her incredible walk leader volunteers!
Next week (1-7 June) is #VolunteersWeek. It is a time to recognise and thank volunteers across NHS Grampian for all their contributions past and present. #ThrowbackThursday to last year's volunteer's event. #VolunteersWeekScot #ThankYou pic.twitter.com/v4Qf6PENp9
— NHS Grampian (@NHSGrampian) May 28, 2020
Stirling Young Carers staff and young carers would like to say a huge thank you to our volunteers who give up their time every week to support us with groups, and take the time to join us on day trips and residentials. Some young carers have created special thank you pictures to help us show our appreciation for all our fab volunteers!
The Seaton Linksfield Community Network a newly established group in Aberdeen. Setup by the Communities Team at Aberdeen City Council. The group has 7 volunteers who have been a part of the group since the beginning. The group has done a lot of work in the area, from litter picking to gardening and campaigning for safer streets. This group deserves a pat on the back for all the time and effort they have put in for the last couple of years. Without them, none of this would be achieved. I hope that the group can continue the good work and hope more community residents will join the group.
Elissa Claire Miller (Elise) is a mum of two and is the voluntary Coordinator of our Irvine Breastfeeding Network (BfN) support group. Alongside volunteering, she also organises the volunteer rota and activities for the group.
Elise, Breastfeeding Network Volunteer
READ HERE
A message from the Chair of the HDS Board of Trustees, “I have been kept abreast of all the hard work that all the HDS volunteers have been doing during my time as Chair of the Board. I recognise and appreciate you are all giving up your spare time in order to provide HDS with valuable support. I would like to say a big thank you to all volunteers (past and present) for all your hard work and dedication in helping the charity reach our goals. Every volunteer working at HDS is very much part of the team and a valued member of staff.”
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#VolunteersWeekScot #PeopleMakeGlasgow pic.twitter.com/J8drOSGvmI
— Volunteer Glasgow (@volunteerglasgo) June 5, 2020
Youth Highland would like to thank member club – Thurso Youth Club for all they do for young people throughout the year. Since the start of lockdown their staff & volunteers have been working in partnership with Thurso Community Development Trust to deliver food and essential support to their community. Here’s a blog we wrote to showcase what they do.
Read more here
https://twitter.com/CHSScotland/status/1268829481038381058
The girl in this clip is amazing Carly definitely goes way beyond the extra mile. She’s a key worker in Tesco , volunteers in the hospital she launched an appeal early in lockdown for toiletries for patients in hospital where she works and spent loads of her own time and money driving round Glasgow collecting essential items and treats for patients locked down in hospitals. Thank you you are a true angel.
Volunteers from @StirlEnglish not only tutor, but they help non English speakers settle in to Stirling's community. In this lovely video Ilona connects with her students who take time to say #thankyou to their #volunteers #StayConnected @StirlingCouncil @VolScotland @JoanneRSVE pic.twitter.com/u8NTdEzmTt
— SVEnterprise (@StirVolunteer) June 5, 2020
Our local Facebook pages are full of pictures and thank you messages, 1500 amazing #Volunteers to be grateful for #VolunteersWeekScot #NeverMoreNeeded pic.twitter.com/BqnpaPYnqn
— MichelleMBE,CEO (@FoodTrainScot) June 5, 2020
On behalf of Engage Renfrweshire and our members we wanted to say thank you to all the incredible volunteers who work so tirelessly across Renfrewshire. Members of our communities who support their neighbours both in this time of need and throughout the year. We hope you enjoy this short video which highlights just some of the incredible work being done.
We have just had a lovely morning with our#volunteers at the virtual cup of friendship! Well done to quiz winner Susan. Your knowledge put us to shame and your prize is on the way … #volunteersweekscot pic.twitter.com/8SLqY0gsc1
— No1BefriendingAgency (@No1Befriending) June 4, 2020
A huge thank you to all our D of E Volunteers and Leaders!
From the Aberdeenshire Council D of E Team!
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Thank you to all our Volunteers at Stepping Stones. At Stepping Stones we have many peers, volunteers and trainees who support the organisation in the work we do. The roles they take are wide and varied and include group work, peer support, governance and 1:1 counselling. They are a great bunch who are so committed to Stepping Stones and give so much back to their communities.
Volunteers help us to be there for the people who need us, like the 9810 people who got in touch through our Online Chat service. Thank you for fighting with us. #VolunteersWeekScot pic.twitter.com/1PVJHowZO6
— Shelter Scotland (@shelterscotland) June 2, 2020
https://twitter.com/scottishtri/status/1267773259963121667
This week is #VolunteersWeek2020 which is an opportunity to celebrate / thank volunteers, past, present & future for their contribution to us! We have a diverse group of volunteers who are enthusiastic about relieving the pressure from front line services🚑🚔. #VolunteersWeekScot pic.twitter.com/D46F6mTajn
— Street Assist (SCIO) (@StreetAssistEdi) June 1, 2020
“When you think of bereavement, what do you think of? Despair? Loss? Grief? … a lot of pain? “
Chris, Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland Volunteer
READ HERE
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Linda Ireland-Tollaners’ bedroom has become a one-person, volunteer mission control. From it, Linda co-ordinates a team of 36 new volunteers (and counting) who are delivering the Royal Voluntary Service’s (RVS) Moray-wide shop and drop service for vulnerable people and those currently shielding.
Linda Ireland-Tollaners, Volunteer Manager
READ HERE
It’s #VolunteersWeek2020 so we’d like to say a massive thank you to Anna who has volunteered for us as an admin assistant for three years!
We really appreciate everything she does to help and support our team!#VolunteersWeek #ThankYouVolunteers #VolunteersWeekScot pic.twitter.com/quzwRcd5Us
— Health Opportunities (@HOTHoose) June 1, 2020
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Without fail and for the past 6 weeks, Peter White has walked from his home in Lossiemouth down to the local Baptist Church to help Lossiemouth Community Council’s Covid-19 Response.
Peter White, Volunteer Story
READ HERE
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It's #VolunteersWeekScot and we want to give a big THANK YOU to all our volunteers who donate the time, skills and passion to supporting survivors and working towards ending sexual violence. Thank You!💜😀 pic.twitter.com/BqO7aMXDPO
— RASACPK (@rasacpk) June 1, 2020
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#VolunteersWeekScot #celebrate #volunteers #volunteering #PeopleMakeGlasgow pic.twitter.com/R3O51NpOQw
— Volunteer Glasgow (@volunteerglasgo) May 29, 2020
Let's all say a big #VolunteersWeekScot #PeopleMakeGlasgow thank you to everyone volunteering in the last year and….. @tomeberry pic.twitter.com/U6M0Hh8kJq
— David Maxwell (@VGdavidM) May 31, 2020
Next week (1-7 June) is #VolunteersWeek. It is a time to recognise and thank volunteers across NHS Grampian for all their contributions past and present. #ThrowbackThursday to last year's volunteer's event. #VolunteersWeekScot #ThankYou pic.twitter.com/v4Qf6PENp9
— NHS Grampian (@NHSGrampian) May 28, 2020
It's almost #VolunteersWeekScot ! As always we'd love to hear YOUR volunteer stories. If you're volunteer or voluntary organisation, please get in touch & let us know about your current role and the difference you are making. Send your pics & videos to communications@dvva.scot 🎉 pic.twitter.com/MuXwnOjZRh
— Volunteer Dundee (@volunteerdundee) May 28, 2020
Listen to ACVO CEO Maggie Hepburn thank and recognise the amazing efforts of Aberdeen’s Volunteers for Volunteers Week Scot
Thank You, Art in the Gart Volunteers You who offer your time, your skills and your good humour.
With your energy, we can offer more creative activity; socialising and performance for patients of acute mental health services at Gartnavel Royal Hospital. Your presence brings the outdoors in and helps people connect outwards to their neighbourhoods, beyond their hospital stay. Whether through casual conversation or a game of chess; or with a dog at your side, or holding a paintbrush, guitar or garden spade, sharing activity and time with you keeps us looking outwards.
During Volunteers’ Week and during every week, Thank You.
Commitment, compassion and kindness are driving many to do their bit.
Communities Secretary @ClydesdAileen is writing to the tens of thousands of volunteers who’ve signed up to be part of Scotland’s response to the #coronavirus outbreak.
Read the letter➡️https://t.co/6iy2941V6G pic.twitter.com/dSX7S00SJu
— Scottish Government (@scotgov) May 15, 2020