Faiza Venzant, Executive Director of the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration (CCVA), talked with our Volunteer Organisers Network about how to identify and dismantle racism in volunteer engagement.
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Supporting volunteer development
A roundtable of volunteer organisers talked with our Volunteer Organisers Network about approaches to supporting volunteer development.
Improving collective knowledge about women in archaeology
In this case study, discover how Dig It! recruited volunteers for a Wikipedia edit-a-thon that improved the world’s collective knowledge about women in Scottish archaeology.
Partnering with local groups to increase diversity
In this case study, discover how National Galleries Scotland (NGS) is reaching out to local charities and community groups to engage a more diverse range of people in their volunteer programme.
Diversifying heritage audiences & volunteers
Jen Novotny, Scottish Civic Trust’s Diverse Heritage Officer, talked with our Volunteer Organisers Network about her experience of involving LGBTQ+, BAME and refugee volunteers with heritage projects.
Inclusively recruiting volunteers
In this case study, discover how Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is involving more people in volunteering by changing up their application processes.
Removing barriers to volunteering for women with protected characteristics
In this case study, discover how Glasgow Women’s Library (GWL) is involving women with protected characteristics by prioritising their volunteer applications and removing barriers to volunteering.
Opportunity: Digital Administration Volunteer
We are looking for volunteers to help our Volunteer Organisers Network host online events, make them accessible and give participants the best experience possible.
Green Volunteering
For the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), we hosted a half-day event about how heritage volunteer programmes can tackle the climate crisis.
Call out: share your volunteer stories with us
Have your volunteers been hard at work tour guiding, accessioning collections, serving on your board or undertaking other tasks? We’d love to feature them on our website and social media!