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Volunteering

Volunteering is all about giving up some of your time and using your energy, ideas and enthusiasm, to make a positive change. The benefits can be to individuals, organisations, your community, the environment, society as a whole and also to you. These pages aim to help you navigate through your volunteering journey.

Whether you are new to volunteering or have years of experience, VCA has a range of services to help you volunteer. We have a database of volunteering opportunities across Aberdeenshire - so there's a very good chance we'll have something to suit you.

How do I start
volunteering?

If you've never volunteered before, we have all the information you need to get started - see our guide to finding a volunteer opportunity 

I want to find an opportunity

Visit Volunteer Scotland - our database of volunteering opportunities

I have some queries
about volunteering

We have put together a list of frequently asked questions about volunteering - but if your query is not covered, just contact your local VCA office.

How do I get
an MV award?

See our straight forward guide to the MV award and get recognition for your volunteering.

I can only volunteer
now and again

Life too busy to volunteer regularly? Why not volunteer at an event that fits with your diary. See our events list for details.