Volunteers Week 2025
Stirling is coming together to mark Volunteers’ Week 2025, which runs from the 2nd – 8th June, with a week-long celebration of the incredible contributions volunteers make across communities, recognising the collective spirit of volunteering and the shared impact it has on individuals, organisations, and local life.
This week will showcase stories of compassion, commitment, and community pride through a mixture of online and in-person events designed to thank volunteers and highlight the difference they make.
What’s Happening:
- Social media spotlights on organisations and volunteers from across Stirling
- Thank-you message boards, where staff, participants and the wider public can submit words of appreciation
- Recorded visits and interviews, where SVE will visit local groups to chat with volunteers and share stories
- Volunteering Bingo to encourage people to explore volunteering opportunities and community resources
- An interactive Goosechase team scavenger hunt, offering fun, team-building tasks and a chance to win a community mascot prize!
How to get involved:
Social Media Spotlight: Send your volunteer celebration details to us and we will shout about it for you. Or post them on your own social media and we will share! Remember to use the hashtags #volunteersweekscot #StirlingAliveWithVolunteering #SVEVolunteersWeek
Share your Stories: Do you want to thank your volunteers and share their stories? You can be included in our Volunteers Week Pinboard below! Send your submissions to Matty@sventerprise.org.uk
Live visits and interviews: Planning something special for Volunteer’s Week? SVE would love to join you! We're offering one-hour visits to local events during the week to celebrate the incredible contributions of volunteers. Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis — so don’t miss out!
Volunteering Bingo: Celebrate Volunteers’ Week with our fun and easy Bingo Challenges! Whether you’re new to volunteering or a seasoned pro, there’s a challenge for you:
Youth Explorer Bingo – Perfect for schools, youth groups, and families! Young people can discover local charities, explore their strengths, and learn how to make a difference.
Community Bingo Challenge – For adults and current volunteers. Try simple, meaningful activities like logging your hours, sharing your story, or learning new ways to give back.
Complete a bingo card and earn a Certificate of Participation! All you have to do is upload your completed card to fb or Instagram and tag us!
Open to individuals and groups—take part at your own pace.
Join the Volunteer GooseChase Challenge!
Celebrate Volunteer’s Week with some fun and friendly competition! Enter your volunteer team in our GooseChase Challenge, complete missions, earn points, and show off your team spirit. Great for boosting morale and shining a spotlight on your volunteers.
