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Volunteers’ Week is returning for its 41st year from Monday 2 to Sunday 8 June 2025. It is a wonderful opportunity to thank volunteers and recognise the value of their time, passion and skills…
- Wednesday 2 April 2025
On Wednesday 26 March, around 250 people gathered at the Phoenix Cinema at the Picky to celebrate the achievements of our young people at the annual Orkney Youth Awards.
- Wednesday 2 April 2025
Disclosure Scotland are changing their processes following the Disclosure Scotland Act (2020), including the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership.
- Thursday 20 March 2025
At the end of February, members of the Orkney Youth Local Action Group (YLAG) joined with around 60 other young people from across Scotland for the first Rural Youth Action Network (RYAN)…
- Friday 28 February 2025
BBC Radio Scotland and BBC Radio nan Gàidheal are joining forces to celebrate Scotland’s community heroes with the launch of the BBC Make a Difference Awards 2025.
- Wednesday 26 February 2025
Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland is announcing an exciting series of projects that will capture the history of the International Island Games as well as create a long-term legacy on the Orkney…
- Tuesday 25 February 2025
Cancer charity Clan Cancer Support is hosting a volunteering open day in Orkney next month (Saturday, March 1)…
- Wednesday 12 February 2025
Winners of The Orcadian Community Award 2024: Tom Kennaugh, Erin Clarke, Bonnie Leonard, Kai Firth, Iona Dundas and Isaac Poulton.
- Monday 10 February 2025
ROAR’s annual summer fundraiser was once again a brilliant success…
- Thursday 29 August 2024
It is less than nine months to go until most of the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (the Disclosure Act) will be implemented. Are you and your organisation prepared?
- Tuesday 30 July 2024
To mark the 40th Anniversary of Volunteers’ Week, Voluntary Action Orkney (VAO) is launching its own Employer Supported Volunteering (ESV) Policy.
- Thursday 30 May 2024
Volunteers play a vital role in our communities, serving as the driving force behind various activities.
- Wednesday 29 May 2024
