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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Carers

  • Carers Support
  • Short Breaks Grants
  • Respitality
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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
Shetland Library

Memories Shetland Volunteer Facilitator

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News

Latest News

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Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults YEAR 4 - NOW OPEN

Voluntary Action Shetland (VAS) is delighted to launch the fourth year of the Communities Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults on behalf of the Scottish Government on Friday 27th September 2024.

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VAS VA 2024 launch

Voluntary Action Shetland (VAS) are delighted to announce the launch of the 2024 VAS Volunteering Awards, the second year of our awards to recognise the amazing volunteering and acts of kindness happening throughout the Shetland Islands.

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Record breaking numbers at 2024 Saltire Awards Ceremony

164 young people were recognised for their volunteering on Tuesday evening (4th June 2024) at the Shetland Saltire Awards Ceremony.

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