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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Market House

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

Befrienders

info16+ Scheme and also Children and Young People aged 7 - 15 years
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News

Latest News

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Vaila Fund – Fund Closure

The Vaila Fund was established in 2009 following the death of Vaila Harvey, a 16-year-old from Dunrossness. It was created to financially support disadvantaged children and young people in Shetland to experience the life-changing benefits of travel.

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VAS Volunteering Awards 2026 Launched

Voluntary Action Shetland (VAS) are delighted to announce the launch of the 2026 VAS Volunteering Awards, to recognise the amazing volunteering and acts of kindness happening throughout the Shetland Islands. Everyone deserves a thank you.

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Community Mental Health and Wellbeing for Adults Fund Year 6 - Now OPEN

Voluntary Action Shetland (VAS) is delighted to launch the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults once more on behalf of the Scottish Government on Friday 18th September 2026.

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