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From Individual Stories to Citywide Impact: Why Volunteering Matters in Aberdeen

From Individual Stories to Citywide Impact: Why Volunteering Matters in Aberdeen

by Andrew Davidson | Mar 10, 2026 | Insights, Volunteering

It was absolutely fantastic this month to hear from four local volunteers in our Why We Volunteer feature on Ruthrieston Community Centre. The article and interview videos produced by our Comms team really brought their experiences to life. There is something...
Volunteer and make 2026 the year you do something amazing!

Volunteer and make 2026 the year you do something amazing!

by Mike Melvin | Feb 11, 2026 | Insights, Volunteering

Whether you’re thinking about volunteering for the first time, returning after a break, or you’re an organisation looking to recruit and support volunteers, ACVO is here to help. This year has an extra buzz, with the United Nations designating 2026 as International...
Looking Back on Another Year of Volunteering Success and Positive Impact

Looking Back on Another Year of Volunteering Success and Positive Impact

by Mike Melvin | Dec 10, 2025 | Insights, Volunteering

International Volunteer Day 2025 December 5th brought the annual recognition of of those who give their time to make a big impact within their communities – International Volunteer Day . Led by the United Nations to acknowledge the huge contribution volunteers...
Celebrating Resilience and Remarkable Volunteers

Celebrating Resilience and Remarkable Volunteers

by Mike Melvin | Nov 12, 2025 | Insights, Volunteering

Celebrating Resilience: Attending the Community Resilience Conference Earlier last month, ACVO joined colleagues from Aberdeenshire Voluntary Action (AVA) at the excellent Community Resilience Conference. The conference brought together Aberdeen City Council,...
Successes, Celebrations & Challenges: Strengthening Volunteering Across Our Communities

Successes, Celebrations & Challenges: Strengthening Volunteering Across Our Communities

by Mike Melvin | Oct 7, 2025 | Insights, Volunteering

As we head into autumn, it feels like the perfect moment to pause and reflect on the volunteering landscape here in Aberdeen. There have been tremendous successes to celebrate, superb milestones to mark, and some challenges that remind us of the values at the core of...
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