Who we are

Voluntary Action Shetland is Shetland's third sector interface.

OUR VISION is to be a Strong, Sustainable and Valued Asset for Shetland, playing a leading role in Championing and Supporting Community Needs. OUR MISSION is to Support, Represent and Develop Community and Voluntary Action in Shetland.

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Key Aims

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To be a central source of knowledge about

  • The Third Sector Locally.
  • Local and National Policy and how it might affect the Third Sector, communities and citizens.
  • How the Third Sector can contribute to those agendas.
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To be the Voice

  • Ensuring a strong Third Sector Voice at a Strategic Level within Local Planning Structures and Nationally.
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To Build Capacity

  • Developing the capacity of volunteering, community groups, voluntary organisations and social enterprise to achieve positive change.
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To Connect

  • Providing Leadership, vision and co-ordinator to the Local Third Sector to better respond to local priorities, including through partnership and collaboration.
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What we do

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Strategic

  • Lobbying
  • Negotiation
  • Representation
  • Facilitation
  • Third Sector Voice
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Community Support

  • Advice and Support
  • Organisation Development
  • Training/Funding Support
  • Charity Law - OSCR
  • Networks/Forums
  • Newsletters
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Administration

  • Correspondence
  • Payroll and Accounts
  • Independent Examination of Accounts
  • Funding Distribution
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Volunteering

  • Saltire Awards
  • VAS Volunteering Awards
  • Volunteering Opportunities
  • Volunteering for All National Framework
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Support for Carers

  • Short Breaks Grants
  • Respitality Breaks
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Market House

  • Third Sector Hub
  • Independent Charities - Tenancies
  • Meeting Facilities
  • Admin - One stop shop
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Shetland Befriending Scheme

  • Volunteers
  • Children and Young People
  • 16+ Adults
  • 60+ Adults Dementia
  • Training
Highlighted Volunteering Opportunity
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Listening and Support Volunteer

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News

Latest News

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Carers Advice and Information Service to Transfer to SCAS

Voluntary Action Shetland (VAS) and the Shetland Care Attendant Scheme (SCAS) are pleased to announce that the carers advice, support, and information service will transfered from the VAS Shetland Carers project to SCAS this month.

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Shetland Befriending Scheme Celebrates Independence After 25 Years with Voluntary Action Shetland

The Shetland Befriending Scheme has recently transitioned to become an independent charity, separating from Voluntary Action Shetland. This move marks a significant milestone for the organisation after being part of Voluntary Action Shetland for 25 years.

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New Governance Wiki Empowers Scotland’s Charities

A new digital platform, the Governance Wiki, has officially launched to support Scotland’s voluntary sector in navigating governance challenges.

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