Volunteers’ Week 2026: Our Reflections
Beth, our Volunteer Engagement Officer, reflects on the celebrations that took place during her first Volunteers’ Week with CVS Inverclyde.
Building Confidence Through Volunteering: Travis’ Story
Travis shares how finding the right role at The Wyllieum helped him build confidence, skills and a sense of direction after leaving education.
CVS Inverclyde celebrates Volunteers’ Week 2026
Volunteers’ Week 2026 saw the CVS Inverclyde team come together for a day of community action, supporting literacy and contributing to local renovation work.
Volunteers as Local Heroes
Young Saltire Champions team up with Magic Torch Comics to create hero‑themed comics celebrating Inverclyde’s volunteers.
Volunteers’ Week 2026: What is it and why do we celebrate?
Find out what’s happening in Inverclyde for Volunteers’ Week and how you can get involved in celebrating local volunteers.
Why Volunteering Still Matters: A Personal Perspective
Tony, our Programme Lead at CVS Inverclyde, shares his personal experience of volunteering and how it supports wellbeing, skills and community connection.
Young Innovators Showcase
The EPIC Young Innovators programme was designed to empower young people to explore business development with a strong social purpose at its core. We’re proud to present our video presentation, showcasing the creativity and ambition of Inverclyde’s young innovators.
A Volunteer Journey in Sports Coaching
Euan from Craig Malloy Coaching CIC shares how volunteering helped him find employment as a football and sports coach.
Orders Open for Volunteers’ Week Certificates
To help organisations recognise their volunteers in a meaningful way, CVS Inverclyde are pleased to offer Celebrating Inverclyde’s Volunteers certificates - free of charge.
Session 2 of the GROW Programme Launches
The launch of Session 2 marks the next stage of the GROW programme, supporting young people to develop confidence, employability skills and future pathways. The programme continues to connect young people with meaningful experiences beyond the classroom.
Young Innovators Programme
After six months of learning and collaboration, young people across Inverclyde presented their ideas at a Dragons’ Den–style showcase. Each concept was pitched confidently, demonstrating the dedication and hard work from all aspiring entrepreneurs in the Young Innovators Programme.
Social Prescribing Day 2026
Visit us on Thursday 26 March in Kilmacolm, Port Glasgow or Greenock and find out more about Social Prescribing and the valuable service of our Community Link Worker Team.
Rural Volunteering Film Premieres
On Wednesday 25 February we brought together volunteers, community members and colleagues to see rural volunteering on the big screen.
Nominations Open for Volunteer Legacy Award
Nominations now open for Community Champion Awards hosted by the Greenock Telegraph. This year, on our 30th Anniversary, we are sponsoring the new ‘Volunteer Legacy Award’.
Community Matters Bags
This week, we began delivering our Community Matters Bags across Inverclyde, offering practical support to people returning to the community following a custodial sentence.
Calling all Young Volunteers
You are invited to attend our Saltire Awards Celebration in Greenock on Thursday 5 March
Bringing Rural Volunteering to the Big Screen
In just one week, CVS Inverclyde will host a special screening of our short film Putting Rural Volunteering on the Map at the Waterfront Cinema in Greenock.
GROW Programme Update
Students from St Stephen’s and Port Glasgow High School are taking part, exploring new sectors and building confidence as they look ahead to future pathways.
SCVO’s The Gathering 2026
At this year’s The Gathering, Partnership Facilitator Vicki Cloney delivered an insightful talk on values, value and collaboration.
Supporting Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Across Inverclyde
Announcing the Inverclyde projects funded for Year 5 and 6 of the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund