Field Studies Council’s Youth Panel applications open soon!
The Field Studies Council’s Youth Panel are recruiting for new members to join this autumn. This exciting voluntary role is a great opportunity to collaborate with staff and other young people to influence Field Studies Council’s programmes and products. FSC are looking for new members who are: Aged between 16-24 [...]
Young People’s Perspectives on Volunteering – Research Report
Youthlink Scotland share this 2025/26 report developed in partnership with young people across the country. It offers fresh insights into what motivates young people to volunteer, the barriers they face, and what they need to feel inspired, included and supported.
Be a citizen scientist – schemes and opportunities
Help us learn more about our ‘species on the edge’ through some citizen science – the more we know, the better we can help them! Check out the opportunities to support different species here.
Scotland’s Amazing Nature Heroes
Read about the joys of volunteering for Scotland’s nature. These Nature Heroes have been featured on recent NatureScot social media channels. Find further volunteering opportunities here in this Scottish Pollinators blog post (26 June 2025) about the UK Pollinator Monitoring Scheme.
Celebrating The Green Team birthday and volunteers!
The Green Team have shared a short video to celebrate Volunteers Week 2025. PLUS, a 10-minute video Celebrating 30 Years of The Green Team by students from Edinburgh College.
Playwell Podcast – The MAXwell Centre, Dundee
Play Scotland speak to Dannielle Don, a Youth Development Worker at The MAXwell Centre in Dundee. Dannielle began as a volunteer in 2014, and now works supporting local primary schools and nurseries, helping children plan, plant, and maintain their garden plots. Everything she does is focused on building confidence, skills, and [...]
The power of wildlife recording – a volunteer’s story
Watch Liz's story for inspiration. Do you know someone who is passionate about recording? Don’t forget to nominate them for the annual NBN Awards for Wildlife Recording. The NBN welcome all nominations. There are seven categories, but nominations are particularly needed for the Young Person, Verifier, Terrestrial and Marine categories
30 New Tree Wardens for Clyde Climate Forest!
More people have signed up to the Clyde Climate Forest volunteer Tree Warden scheme. This equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to help our region’s trees and woodlands thrive. Further training opportunities: Winter Tree Survey at Durrockstock Park, Paisley: Friday 31st January, 10:30am – 12pm. Durrockstock Road. [...]
