16+ Learning  Choices

VCA supports academies in finding volunteer placements for pupils choosing Volunteering as their positive destination at 16+. Academy staff should contact their local VCA office to refer a pupil. click on the link below to download guidance for school staff on volunteering.   Download guidance (Word file)

In-school volunteering and MV

Many academies are now signed up for the MV award so their pupils can receive the award for the volunteering they do in school. If your academy would like to sign up please contact your local VCA office for more information, or see our MV page   For those already signed up for MV - registration forms and timesheets can be downloaded here. Below is a list of examples of  MV volunteering activities from schools across the shire: Head Boy/Girl Prefects House Captains Mentors/Buddies/Supporters: - reading - counselling - drama club - homework club Eco Committee Prom Committee Charity Committee Yearbook Committee S1 Committee Link Committee Drama Committee Leader Rock Challenge Leader Press Officer Primary School web design