Volunteers Week

Volunteers Week takes place 1-7 June every year. It's a chance to recognise the fantastic contribution volunteers make to our communities and say thank you.

Keep your eyes peeled for VASLan's content this week. Find out more here: https://volunteersweek.org/about-volunteers-week/what-is-volunteers-week/

Now Recruiting: Trustees

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We are now recruiting for several Trustees to join our Board.

This is an exciting time to be joining VASLan. We are about to launch a new three-year strategy which sets out our ambitious plans for the future. VASLan are seeking to appoint several new Trustees who will help in shaping and setting the strategic direction, review and monitor VASLan's work and activities, both financial and operational whilst supporting and challenging the Leadership Team in achieving the organisation's mission, vision, and goals. 

VASLan welcomes Teresa Robertson as the new Trustee

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On Friday, 3rd March 2023, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Teresa Robertson as VASLan’s new Trustee.

Teresa Robertson will bring new insights and expertise to the leadership of VASLan.

Teresa Robertson said: “I’m absolutely delighted and honoured to be. The organisation, for me, is very much aligned. There’s the internal passion of always helping people.”

South Lanarkshire Volunteering Strategy 2022/2024: Our Pledge to Volunteering

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This Volunteering Strategy is intended to demonstrate a South Lanarkshire-wide commitment to the importance of volunteering, the benefits to individuals and the impact on our communities, now and in the future. The strategy provides a support framework for individual volunteers, community-based organisations and groups, and Community Planning Partners.

VASLan is looking to recruit a new Chairperson and Trustees! We invite you to apply

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Following our announcement that VASLan Chairperson is stepping down, we are now looking to appoint a new Chairperson to lead on the ongoing good governance of our organisation. For the new Chair, we are looking for a values-based leader who's personal values align with those of the organisation and sector. You will Chair our Board Meetings, line manage our CEO and represent VASLan at key events.

VASLan: Moving to Action

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We are absolutely delighted to be launching our new strategy for 2022 to 2024, ‘Moving to Action’.

Our previous strategy ended in 2020, and whilst around 65% to 70% was achieved, we perhaps fell a bit short in a few areas, including our approach to volunteering, and to social enterprise. Through the pandemic, we have been playing our part in supporting South Lanarkshire’s third sector emergency response, our sector stepping up when our communities needed it.

FAMS: Chat Listening Ear Service Volunteer Operators

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FAMS are a Lanarkshire based charity supporting people across Scotland.  We support the health and wellbeing of adults and young people, their families, peers and communities; who have been affected by trauma, post Murder and Suicide.  FAMS also supports the health and wellbeing of adults, children and young people, presenting with distress, or mild to moderate mental health issues; often coupled with suicidal behaviours.

Location:              Remote working with base at Paul Gerard’s Lighthouse, Motherwell, ML1 1QW