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WDCVS supports, promotes and develops volunteering and third sector activity across the West Dunbartonshire local authority area. Scotland. https://linktr.ee/wdcvs

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Bank Holiday Closure

We are closed on Friday 26th September and Monday 29th September due to the public holiday

Our office will be closed for visitors until 10am Tuesday 30th October.

If you contact us on info@wdcvs.com email address and we will get back to you when we return.
#westdunbartonshire

25.09.2025 08:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's on Today!

Do you or someone you know live with a long-term health condition?

Come along and find out more at this FREE event.

#longtermconditions #selfmanagement #westdunbartonshire #clydebank

18.09.2025 07:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Being able to manage a long term condition well can be life-changing and the Assembly provides a way to access a wide range of information and resources to help

If you are interested in finding out more, please get in touch

george@wdcvs.com or Tel: 0141 941 0886

#longtermcondition #selfmanagement

16.09.2025 07:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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VIVA Awards Open for Nominations

The VIVA Awards will celebrate the unique contribution volunteers make across West Dunbartonshire

More information here – wdcvs.com/viva-awards-...

For more information, call 0141 941 0886 or email info@wdcvs.com

#volunteering #westdunbartonshire #VolunteerAwards

11.09.2025 08:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Scottish Learning Disability Week 8th – 14th September

It's a national week long celebration of inclusion.

It’s about making Scotland a fairer place, where people with learning disabilities are respected, included, and have equal opportunities in all areas of life.

For more info scotldweek.com

08.09.2025 09:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our next 'On Your Doorstep' outreach event is in Dumbarton Library on – Wednesday 10th September 2.00pm -4.00pm

Anyone wanting to find out more can also contact CVS on 0141 941 0886 or by emailing info@wdcvs.com

The map is live on the WDCVS website at wdcvs.com/on-your-door...

#westdunbartonshire

05.09.2025 10:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Being able to manage a long term condition well can be life-changing and the Assembly provides a way to access a wide range of information and resources to help

If you are interested in finding out more, please get in touch

george@wdcvs.com or Tel: 0141 941 0886

#longtermcondition #selfmanagement

03.09.2025 11:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Service Manager with Clyde Shopmobility – Goodmoves Clyde Shopmobility is a dynamic user-led charity, based in Clydebank which provides a range of services for people living with disability, age and mobility challenges. Our shopping centre locat...

Our colleagues at Clyde Shopmobility are currently looking for a new service manager for their Clydebank based service.

Closing date for applications - Monday 15th September 2025 at 12.00 noon.

More details can be found on the @goodmovesjobs.bsky.social website.

goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP...

02.09.2025 07:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults opens has opened for applications.

Organisations who would like to apply for the fund to attend our online Awareness Session. Details can be found on the WDCVS website wdcvs.com/managed-funds/

#funding #westdunbartonshire

01.09.2025 10:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We're all set up for the first outreach session for our On Your Doorstep Campaign at Dalmuir Barclay Church.

We're here from 11:00am to 1:00pm so come along, grab a coffee or tea and have a chat with us about Volunteering!

For campaign info and map wdcvs.com/on-your-door...

#westdunbartonshire

29.08.2025 10:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The first outreach session for our On Your Doorstep Campaign is on tomorrow. Come along, grab a coffee or tea and have a chat with us about Volunteering!

Dalmuir Barclay Church – Friday 29th August 11.00am - 1.00pm

The map is live on the WDCVS website wdcvs.com/on-your-door...

#westdunbartonshire

28.08.2025 08:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The next Third Sector Leadership Forum is on Thursday 4th September

Membership is open to any locally-based third sector organisation & to regional & national organisations funded to or proactively providing services in West Dunbartonshire.

For information and agenda - wdcvs.com/networking-f...

27.08.2025 09:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our On Your Doorstep campaign features an interactive opportunity map, pinpointing the range of different types of volunteering across #WestDunbartonshire

Our first outreach session to help people get involved

Dalmuir Barclay Church – Friday 29th August 11.00am - 1.00pm

wdcvs.com/on-your-door...

26.08.2025 10:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for sharing our new campaign.

25.08.2025 09:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New volunteering campaign from #WestDunbartonshire CVS

The On Your Doorstep campaign features an interactive opportunity map, pinpointing the range of different types of volunteering across the authority.

The map is live on the WDCVS website at wdcvs.com/on-your-door...

#volunteer #volunteering

25.08.2025 07:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Family back to school? Time on your hands? Why not volunteer for a couple of hours a week?

We will help find you the perfect volunteering role just for you.

For more information, you can email volunteering@wdcvs.com or call 0141 941 0886

#volunteering #westdunbartonshire

18.08.2025 09:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Get your free traffic-free route guides Fill in the form to receive our free traffic-free route guides for easy bike rides on the National Cycle Network.

Start planning those summer bike rides with our free traffic-free route guides.

Download here πŸ‘‡

www.sustrans.org.uk/get-your-tra...

23.07.2025 08:52 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bank Holiday Closure

Our office will be closed to visitors today (Thursday 17th) from 12:30 and will reopen on Tuesday 22nd at 10:00 for the Glasgow Fair weekend.

You can contact us through our info@wdcvs.com email address and we will get back to you on our return.

#westdunbartonshire

17.07.2025 08:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults opens for applications on Monday 1st September.

We have online awareness sessions for organisations interested in applying.

Dates and online booking form can be found on our website wdcvs.com/managed-funds/

#WestDunbartonshire #funding

14.07.2025 12:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Volunteering Support Fund 2025 - 2027Β  - Impact Funding Partners

Impact Funding Partners are now welcoming applications for the Volunteering Support Fund!

The fund supports small to medium-sized third sector organisations to recruit volunteers for the delivery of a volunteering project.

Learn more and apply: bit.ly/40aGypf

#Funding #westdunbartonshire

11.07.2025 13:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Climate Action Hub Lead Officer with West Dunbartonshire CVS – Goodmoves We are looking to recruit a Lead Officer to coordinate the implementation of a Climate Action Hub in West Dunbartonshire. The Hub, funded by Scottish Government, will form part of a strategic S...

Become Climate Action Hub Lead Officer with @wdcvs.bsky.social

πŸ•Full time
❗Hybrid: Clydebank
πŸ’°Β£28,000

Find out more: tinyurl.com/yezvpjya

09.07.2025 14:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Climate Action Hub Lead Officer with West Dunbartonshire CVS – Goodmoves We are looking to recruit a Lead Officer to coordinate the implementation of a Climate Action Hub in West Dunbartonshire. The Hub, funded by Scottish Government, will form part of a strategic S...

Job Opportunity - Climate Action Hub Lead Officer

We are looking to recruit a Lead Officer to coordinate the implementation of a Climate Action Hub in West Dunbartonshire. The Hub, funded by Scottish Government, will form part of a strategic Scotland-wide network.

#westdunbartonshire

08.07.2025 14:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If your organisation is looking for guidance on governance, volunteering or funding, our surgeries are there to provide that support.

Appointments available Wednesday 9th July at 11am, 2pm or 3pm

To book a slot, complete form in the link below.

forms.office.com/e/qGM7L6Ag4d

#westdunbartonshire

04.07.2025 08:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Need summer health advice? @nhs24.bsky.social has the info
you need.

Check out their summer health page on NHS inform
and get tips on topics such as insect bites, how to stay
well in hot weather, and prescribed medicines and
travel.

Visit NHSinform.scot/summer to find out more.

#PackPlanProtect

01.07.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We support funding for projects of all shapes and sizes all over Scotland.

Have a look at our quick reference guide for upcoming fund deadlines and see if there is support that would suit you or your organisation.

πŸ‘‰ www.foundationscotland.org.uk/upcoming-fund-deadlines

11.06.2025 15:53 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Feeling lonely? Loneliness can impact anyone, at any age, but older people can be particularly at risk. Find out how Age Scotland's Friendship Service can help you to feel more connected.

#LonelinessAwarenessWeek

Age Scotland have launched a brand new loneliness guide resource, explaining some of the common causes of loneliness, and providing practical advice about building more, and more fulfilling, social connection.

You can download the guide from the link below.

12.06.2025 14:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's Volunteers' Week 2025

A big thank you to volunteers who go out of their way to make a difference to our environment through community litter picks.

To Get Involved or just want to know more, call us on 0141 941 0886 or email us at volunteering@wdcvs.com

#VolunteersWeek #VolunteersWeek2025

04.06.2025 13:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re proud to be taking part in Volunteers’ Week 2025 – saying thanks to all volunteers across West Dunbartonshire for everything they do!

If you would like to Get Involved or want to know more, call us on 0141 941 0886 or email us at volunteering@wdcvs.com

#VolunteersWeek #volunteersweek2025

03.06.2025 13:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ‰ HAPPY VOLUNTEERS' WEEK! πŸŽ‰

Did you know around 1 in 3 adults regularly volunteer in West Dunbartonshire. So why not join them!

If you could help or just want to know more, call us on 0141 941 0886 or email us at volunteering@wdcvs.com

#VolunteersWeekScot #VolunteersWeek #westdunbartonshire

02.06.2025 08:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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WDCVS Get Connected Weekly Newsletter: 30th May 2025

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10 Things you should know! - A weekly snapshot keeping you informed, saving you time.

#volunteersmakeadifference #Funding #westdunbartonshire #CostOfLiving #volunteering #communitysupport

30.05.2025 09:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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