Here is your weekly round-up of content from our website, www.fva.org.

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It's the moment you've all been waiting for - the Volunteering and Voluntary Sector Awards shortlist is here! 

This year, we received an incredible number of nominations, each one highlighting the truly outstanding work happening across Fife. From dedicated volunteers to inspiring organisations, the passion, commitment, and impact shown has been nothing short of exceptional.

To everyone who made the shortlist — congratulations! You represent the very best of volunteering in Fife, and we can’t wait to celebrate your achievements.

Our awards ceremony will take place at Rothes Halls in Glenrothes on Tuesday 02 June 2026, where shortlisted nominees — along with those who nominated them — will join us for a very special evening of recognition and celebration. 

Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit nominations and shine a light on the incredible work happening in our communities. You’ve helped make this celebration possible — and what a celebration it will be!

There's something for everyone this Volunteers' Week! 

Taking place 01 - 07 June, we are hosting a range of events taking place in Fife for you to take part in. Some events are open to the public, and others are by invitation or booking only.

Tuesday 02 June: Volunteering and Voluntary Sector Awards 2026

Wednesday 03 June: FVA Volunteer Celebration

Thursday 04 June: Volunteering Development Summit

Friday 05 June: Volunteering Open Day

Lunchtime Learning - Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy

Thursday 21 May, 12.00 - 1.00pm, online

Join the session to find out what the strategy is, how it will affect your organisation and service users, how Fife are prioritising actions.

Lunchtime Learning: Fife Job Contract and Life Chances

Thursday 28 May, 12.00 - 1.00pm, online

Stuart Don from the Fife Job Contract team will give an overview of the key types of funding and available and how to access it.

1 day Course: An Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Tuesday 26 May, 9.30am - 4.00pm, New Volunteer House Kirkcaldy

This course is for professionals working with children which will help them to understand the principles of the therapy, describe the theory, practice experiential exercises, and apply strategies to support trauma-related emotional distress.

Roles and Responsibilities of a Trustee/Committee/Board Member

Wednesday 27 May, 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. 

Volunteering Development Summit

Thursday 04 June, 10.00am - 3.30pm, Caledonia House Glenrothes

Come along to hear the latest updates on volunteering development, take part in hot topic discussions to ensure your voice is heard, and make connections with other volunteer coordinators and managers. Learn about strategies, tools, frameworks and resources which you can use to improve and enhance your practice. 

Fife Employability Forum

Wednesday 13 May, 9.00am - 12.30pm, New Volunteer House Kirkcaldy

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.

Health and Social Care Forum

Thursday 14 May, 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.

Voluntary Sector Children‘s Services Forum - May

Thursday 28 May, 10.00am - 12.00pm, New Volunteer House Kirkcaldy

The Forum meets regularly to provide updates, networking opportunities, problem solve, respond to consultations, raise concerns for representatives/FVA to progress and to get updates from FVA and representatives about what's happening at the many partnerships, networks and groups across the Children's Services Partnership in Fife and beyond.

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.

Big Give's Christmas Challenge 2026

The Christmas Challenge is the UK’s biggest match funding campaign, helping charities double public donations during the festive season. 

Closing date: 03 July 2026

The Robertson Trust: Big Change That Lasts Fund

They support organisations working in Scotland to deliver long‑term, systemic change that prevents and reduces poverty and related trauma. 

Closing date: apply at any time

Tesco Fruit & Veg Grants

The programme invites schools, registered charities and not-for-profit organisations supporting children to apply for up to £1,500 to improve access to fruit and veg.

Closing date: apply at any time

Tim Parry Jonathan Ball Foundation

The foundation's focus is on promoting non-violence against young people and supporting victims of violent crime and/or terrorism. 

Closing date: apply at any time

Project Officer - Deafblind Scotland

35 hours per week, £24,715 - £29,229 per annum

Closing date: 18 May 2026