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Happy Volunteers Week
From everyone at WDCVS, we would like to wish everyone a very happy Volunteers Week 2026. Every day across West Dunbartonshire volunteers provide a range of services and supports that make our communities stronger, more connected and resilient. Volunteers week gives us the opportunity to say a huge thank you.

To volunteers everywhere, thank you.

The Climate Action Hub at WDCVS is looking for volunteers!
The Hub supports local community groups to raise awareness and encourage climate action – but don’t worry, you won’t need to be a climate expert to apply! Tasks may include managing emails, researching funding opportunities, supporting Hub activities, and attending community events. Whether you want to gain experience, refresh your skills, or give back to your community, your time will make a real difference. In return, we offer a warm, supportive environment and the chance to help communities take positive action for a greener future. Find out more and apply

Opportunities that Attract
Tuesday 9^th June from 10am until 12pm
This session is aimed at developing your volunteer opportunities to appeal to more volunteers and bring them to your organisation, we will look at how to identify the key information that you need to make your opportunity more attractive to potential volunteers

Creating and Reviewing Volunteer Policy
Wednesday 17^th June from 10am until 12pm
This session looks at your organisations Volunteer Policy, whether you have one and need to review it or you don’t have a formal one and want to create one. Your volunteer policy is unlikely to be the same as another, an individual policy reflects your size, types of volunteers and the activities you do.  

Both Sessions are open to West Dunbartonshire based organisations for free. If you would like to book a place contact David on david@wdcvs.com or call 0141 941 0886

Volunteer West Dunbartonshire
Did you know that WDCVS offers access to a free online volunteer management platform for all members? Volunteer West Dunbartonshire is an all-in-one digital system designed to make managing your volunteers simple, efficient, and effective. 

Registering on the system allows you to:
– Advertise volunteering opportunities
– Record and track volunteer hours
– Keep volunteer details up to date
– Communicate easily with your volunteers
– Generate reports for funders and measure your impact

It’s a user-friendly way to streamline your volunteer management in one place and, it’s completely free for West Dunbartonshire organisations. 

To find out more call 0141 941 0886 or email kathleen@wdcvs.com

Carers Week
Carers Week (8-14 June) is fast approaching. The Carers Scotland website provides a range of resources and ideas on how your organisation can mark Carers Week.  You can also make a pledge and learn about this year’s theme, “Building Carer Friendly Communities”.   

Link to resources
   
To make a pledge 

The Power of Youth Day
Power of Youth Day is back today – and this year, it’s all about Common Ground. In a world that can feel increasingly polarised, Common Ground is our collective response: a celebration of what unites us. For Power of Youth Day 2026, the #iWill Movement is challenging organisations to step forward and share how they’re turning belief into action – and how they’re embedding youth power into the heart of their work through the Power of Youth Charter.
More information can be found here.