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.

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.

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.

On Wednesday 25 February we brought together volunteers, community members and colleagues to see rural volunteering on the big screen.

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’.

This week, we began delivering our Community Matters Bags across Inverclyde, offering practical support to people returning to the community following a custodial sentence.

You are invited to attend our Saltire Awards Celebration in Greenock on Thursday 5 March

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.

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.

At this year’s The Gathering, Partnership Facilitator Vicki Cloney delivered an insightful talk on values, value and collaboration.

Announcing the Inverclyde projects funded for Year 5 and 6 of the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund

Fiona from The Wyllieum shares how volunteering led her to finding employment in community arts.

In this blog post, volunteer writer Khalida shares Huma’s journey from teacher to community volunteer.

Communications and Engagement Officer Ed Strutt reflects on the TSI Network Conference 2025

Inverclyde’s shipbuilding heritage laid the foundation for a community built on skill, resilience, and teamwork

Craig Molloy CIC reflect on their journey to becoming a social enterprise after winning Most Promising Start-up Business of the Year Award at the Chamber of Commerce ICON Awards 2025.

Khalida is an accomplished journalist who recently moved to the area. She began volunteering to learn more about the community while improving her English.

In this blog post from Volunteers’ Week 2025, Kara reflects on her role at CVS Inverclyde.