‘Huge congratulations’ to over 100 volunteers awarded for their efforts
More than 100 volunteers have been commended for their community efforts.
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New network will provide regular platform for community groups
A new “network” will launch tomorrow, with the aim to provide a learning base for voluntary groups. The new Shetland Community Facilities Network launches tomorrow…
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Trustees Week will aim to highlight the benefits behind volunteering
A long-standing volunteer is encouraging people to chip in with community efforts ahead of an event planned by Voluntary Action Shetland (VAS). Secretary of the…
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App will give disabled visitors to Market House ‘confidence’
A scheme to help provide disabled people with the requirements they need before visiting Market House in Lerwick has been launched. WelcoMe is a customer…
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Nominations to open for Community Spirit Award
Nominations are open for the Shetland Community Spirit Award, which is now running for the second year. Voluntary Action Shetland are seeking nominations for those…
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Isles volunteers to be rewarded in virtual Saltire ceremony
Saltire Award winners will be crowned in a virtual ceremony on Wednesday, 2nd June. Voluntary Action Shetland (VAS) has enlisted the help of local filmmaker…
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Welcome cash boost for unpaid carers amounts to almost £40,000
Unpaid carers will benefit from almost £40,00 made jointly to Voluntary Action Shetland (VAS) and Shetland Care Attendant Scheme (SCAS).
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‘Positive reaction’ to new Shetland Community Spirit Awards
Nominations have started arriving for the the Shetland Community Spirit Awards which were launched last week. Voluntary Action Shetland (Vas) came up with the idea…
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Award will recognise those who have made ‘amazing’ volunteering efforts
People who have shown kindness or helped out in the community during lockdown could be in line for some special recognition, thanks to a new
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Gift bags delivered to hundreds of carers
Hundreds of gift bags have been distributed to unpaid carers across the isles. Voluntary Action Shetland (VAS) teamed up with other third sector organisations to help…
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Grant of over £3,000 will help provide breaks for unpaid carers
Unpaid carers in Shetland are set to benefit from an award of £3,203 made to Voluntary Action Shetland (VAS).
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Vibrant voluntary sector highlights its successes
It may have been a challenging year for the third sector, but Voluntary Action Shetland (VAS) has highlighted a wealth of figures showing the vibrancy…
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Disability Shetland becomes first double-winner at youth volunteer awards
The charity Disability Shetland made history this week – as the first organisation named a two-time winner at the eighth annual Shetland Youth Volunteer Awards.
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Young volunteers’ efforts recognised at Saltire Awards
Scores of young people have been rewarded for their volunteering achievements.
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