"Our volunteers have made some great contributions to the organisation and the placements have been really easy to set up and run. Most of our volunteers continue volunteering with us afterwards in their own time. One is still with us a year on."

Jess Wade, The Risk Factory, Edinburgh Council

“ProjectScotland volunteers are important to us as an organisation as they bring added value to the support that we offer to individuals with learning disabilities, and other special needs. One particular benefit for us is that we can give the volunteers specific projects to tackle for the length of their placement. It also gives the volunteers a sense of ownership and achievement by the time they finish their placement with us”

Tracey Sim, Cornerstone, Aberdeen

“With ProjectScotland support we have been able to offer opportunities for 20 young people to gain work experience and earn our gratitude for the value they are adding to our trails and paths. Although many of these young people come to us with a troubled personal history, we have been astounded by their qualities. The average volunteer is energetic, creative and hard working. We hope that the opportunities we are providing will bring these young people into our industry”

Rob Soutar, Forest District Manager, Galloway Forest District