I felt as though I was the most untrustworthy person on the planet. – Shelter Scotland volunteer This Volunteers’ Week, with the theme of ‘Volunteering for All’, I want to shine a...
Author: Shelter Scotland
‘Volunteering for All’: Breaking down barriers to Volunteering
When I first saw the theme for Volunteers’ Week this year – ‘Volunteering for All’ – I got a little bit excited. In previous years, the national theme has focussed on expressing...
The Unaffordable Private Rented Sector: Why it’s time to thaw the LHA freeze
Last week, the Scottish Government published its third report into the impact of welfare reform, which confirms worries that the private rented sector is increasingly unaffordable for many...
How we teamed up with Glasgow School of Art to show homelessness in a new light
If you receive our emails*, or follow us on social media, you’ll probably have heard that this year is Shelter Scotland’s 50th year of fighting for a home for everyone. We...
“Opportunity days” and volunteer outreach
I’ve written before that a big part of what we do as Community Shop Managers (CSMs) is taking a step outside of the traditional charity shop environment to reach out to our local community...