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Here is your weekly round-up of content from our website, www.fva.org.
Volunteers’ Week is almost here — and we’re ready to celebrate the incredible people who make such a difference across our communities!
Over the coming week, there will be plenty of events for volunteers and service users to enjoy, alongside our annual Volunteering and Voluntary Sector Awards, recognising the outstanding contributions of organisations and individuals across Fife. Join us as we shine a spotlight on the dedication, kindness, and impact of volunteers throughout the region.
We’re also bringing you a packed programme of training opportunities this week. From practical skills to fresh ideas and professional development, there’s something for everyone in our latest line-up. Be sure to check out the full up-to-date training list included in this e-mail and sign up for a session that sparks your interest!
Click on any of the purple text below to be taken to the item on our website.
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We’re currently recruiting for two exciting opportunities to join the team at FVA!
Whether you’re looking for a hands-on support role, a leadership opportunity, or a chance to make a real difference through peer support, we’d love to hear from you.
Current Vacancies
Head of Employability
Closing date: Sunday 31 May 2026
Building Support Officer (Cleaner)
Closing date: Sunday 07 June 2026
At FVA, we’re passionate about supporting communities across Fife and creating positive change. We pride ourselves on being an organisation that values its people, works with integrity and honesty, and is committed to achieving the best outcomes for local communities.
Anyone joining FVA will become part of a supportive, professional and dedicated team, with opportunities to contribute to meaningful work that makes a real impact across Fife. We also have a strong track record of partnership working, delivering outcomes, and helping communities thrive.
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Celebrate Volunteers' Week 2026 in Fife
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Volunteers’ Week is just around the corner, and we’ve got an exciting programme of events lined up across Fife!
Taking place from 1–7 June, this special week is all about celebrating the amazing contributions volunteers make in our communities — and there’s something for everyone to get involved in and enjoy.
Alongside the fantastic events happening throughout the week, we’ll also be celebrating with our own volunteers at a relaxed coffee morning, giving everyone the chance to come together, catch up, and recognise the difference they make every day.
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Tuesday 02 June
Volunteering and Voluntary Sector Awards
The awards celebrate the outstanding work happening across Fife, recognising dedicated volunteers and inspiring organisations. It’s a true celebration of volunteering achievements — and one to remember! Click here to view the shortlist.
This event is by invitation only.
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Thursday 04 June
Volunteering Development Summit
The summit offers an engaging and practical learning opportunity for anyone in the third sector who involves, supports, or manages volunteers across Fife.
Click here to book your place.
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Friday 05 June
Volunteer Open Day
Come along to the Community Support Hub in Dunfermline and explore local volunteering opportunities with our welcoming team. No experience needed — just bring yourself, and we’ll help you find a role where you can make a real impact.
This is a public event and you don't need any appointment, just pop in between 10am and 3pm!
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Lunchtime Learning - Power of Attorney
Thursday 18 June, 12.00 - 1.00pm, online
We'll be joined by a variety of experts in power of attorney from the public and third sectors who can help attendees understand what power of attorney is, why it's important, support services that are available, and financial advice.
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Lunchtime Learning: Fife and The Forth Green Freeport
Tuesday 23 June, 12.00 - 1.00pm, online
The Forth Green Freeport is an area of land linked to a port where normal tax and customs rules are varied to promote growth and trade. Tune in to this session to learn about what this means for the Forth Green Freeport, how it can help support Fife's employability vision, and how we can learn from each other's development strategies.
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Understanding Universal Credit
Tuesday 09June, 2.00 - 3.30pm, online
At this session, Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) will help participants understand how employability practitioners can continue to support those who are now on Universal Credit in terms of application, online access, and making queries about benefit decisions.
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DWP Connect
Wednesday 10 June, 9.00am - 12.30pm, Caledonia House Glenrothes
DWP Connect is a Know Your Network-style event at which participants will find out more about multiple individual Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) projects and services via the ever-popular table hops.
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PVG/Disclosure - Introductory Session
Thursday 11 June, 9.30am - 1.00pm, Caledonia House Glenrothes
Following the updates from the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020, the course will provide up-to-date information on different types of disclosure checks, regulated roles, how to process checks, and safe recruitment.
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Top Tips On Completing Funding Applications
Tuesday 16 June, 6.00 - 8.00pm, online
This session is about successfully completing funding applications and will guide you to effectively find appropriate funders and funding opportunities, understand funders’ priorities, and construct compelling proposals that meet application criteria.
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Roles and Responsibilities of a Trustee/Committee/Board Member
Wednesday 24 June, 6.00 - 9.00pm, Caledonia House Glenrothes
This free training session is designed to help new or potential Trustees to understand their role and responsibilities so that they can enjoy and thrive in their role free from stress or worries by understanding what they can and should be doing.
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Third Sector Engagement Event (Core Grant Funded Services Review)
Monday 29 June, 1.30 - 3.30pm, Caledonia House Glenrothes
This event is aimed at third sector organisations currently supporting children, young people and families in Fife. It will be the third engagement event as part of the core granted funded services review process being undertaken by Children & Families Social Work.
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Carers' Providers Forum
Tuesday 02 June, 2.00 - 4.00pm, Caledonia House Glenrothes
This forum provides a platform for management-level carer providers from Fife's third sector to network, discuss ideas, share best practice, and much more.
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RESCHEDULED - Fife Employability Forum
Tuesday 09 June, 9.00am - 12.30pm, Caledonia House Glenrothes
The Fife Employability Forum is held quarterly and brings together staff and managers involved in employability services from all sectors - aiming to help organisations to work together to improve employment outcomes for people in Fife.
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Fife Befriending Forum
Thursday 11 June, 1.00 - 3.00pm, Caledonia House Glenrothes
The Befriending Forum is an opportunity for members to share learning, develop positive working relationships, and gain support. This is an open invitation for all befriending support services within Fife.
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Mental Health Forum
Tuesday 16 June, 10.00am - 12.00pm, Caledonia House Glenrothes
Membership of the Forum is open to all staff and trustees with constituted third sector organisations operating in the Fife area in the field of health and social care (i.e. it's not just for organisations that focus entirely on mental health).
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Health and Social Care Forum
Thursday 18 June, 10.00am - 12.00pm, Caledonia House Glenrothes
The forum is a fantastic space for third sector colleagues to come along and hear about key developments in health and social care in Fife and nationally, discuss significant issues and network with other third sector organisations.
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Dementia Friends Information Session
Wednesday 03 June, 2.30 - 3.30pm, Dunfermline
With the right support and understanding, people can live well with dementia and contribute to their local community.
By taking part in Dementia Friends Scotland, you can learn a little about what it’s like to live with dementia and turn that understanding into action.
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Friends of Craigtoun: Iris Sibirica Open Days (2-4 June)
02-04 June, 10.00am - 3.00pm, St Andrews
This June, Friends of Craigtoun will once again host self-guided tours of their Plant Heritage National Collection of Iris Sibirica with the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit.
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Charity Fundraising Concert for Express Group Fife
Friday 05 June, starts 7.00pm, St Andrews
The event aims to shine a light on the importance of mental health while raising vital funds for Express Group Fife, a local charity dedicated to supporting mental health and wellbeing across the community.
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Largo Blue Space Festival (2 day event)
Saturday 06 June, 10.00am - 5.00pm, Lower Largo
Come along to meet the organisations caring for Largo Bay and the Firth of Forth for shared learning, fun, and collaboration, and celebrate the launch of the Community Triptych.
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Adelphe Connect: Embracing Change In The Park
Saturday 06 June, 9.00am - 5.00pm, Dunfermline
Join Adelphe Connect for a joyful outdoor wellbeing gathering for women and the wider community.
The event will empower you to move, breathe, connect, and feel good.
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Carers Week Day Disco
Wednesday 10 June, 2.00 - 5.00pm, Kirkcaldy
Bring a friend, bring the person you care for, or just come along yourself. Everyone is welcome, including professionals who work alongside carers across Fife.
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How to Become An Impactful STEM Volunteer
Join STEM Ambassadors for this 45-minute introduction to the STEM Ambassadors Programme to find out how you can get involved in valuable STEM outreach with young people.
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LINK Befriending AGM
Wednesday 17 June, 4.00 - 5.00pm, Cupar
LINK are pleased to invite you to their AGM where you'll hear about the work of their projects from this past year.
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra Dementia Friendly Concert
Thursday 18 June, Doors open 1.00pm, Glenrothes
This will be a relaxed afternoon performance featuring classical favourites and familiar tunes, introduced and performed by SCO musicians, along with tea and biscuits that can be enjoyed as part of the concert experience.
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Canine Partners' Virtual Open Day
Saturday 27 June, 10.00 - 11.30am, online
If you're curious about life-changing assistance dogs, interested in volunteering, or exploring ways to support an organisation, join Canine Partners for their virtual open day!
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Support Groups and Opportunities
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Fife Carers Centre: Unpaid Carers Conference
Monday 08 June, 9.30am - 4.00pm, Dunfermline
This year's Carers Week theme is Carer Friendly Communities, and that theme sits at the heart of this event. You'll explore what it means to build communities where carers are seen, supported, and valued, and what more needs to happen across Fife to make that a reality.
The day will include interactive workshops and talks from organisations working alongside carers, with plenty of opportunity to share your own experiences and hear from others.
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