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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

Benefits of Volunteering

Volunteering is one of the most rewarding things you can do.

Gain confidence

Volunteering can help you gain confidence by giving you the chance to try something new and build a real sense of achievement.


Learn new skills

Volunteering can help you learn new skills, gain experience and sometimes even qualifications.


Be part of a community

Volunteering can help you feel part of something outside your friends and family.


Meet new people

Volunteering can help you to meet new and different kinds of people and make new friends.


Make a difference

Volunteering can have a real and valuable positive affect on people, communities and the wider society in general.


Take on a challenge

Volunteering can help challenge yourself to try something different and achieve personal goals.


Have fun!

Most people who volunteer have a great time, regardless of why they chose to do it.