Voluntary Action Shetland is a Shetland based registered charity.

Our mission:

"Voluntary Action Shetland seeks to respond to and support voluntary services in Shetland by meeting present and emerging needs, developing and promoting new ways of responding and encouraging people in Shetland to offer voluntary service to their community."

Our aims:

• To assist the development of voluntary organisations
• To encourage the voluntary participation of local people in community organisations and volunteering in general
• To provide practical and advisory services to VAS members (and non-members)
• To support collaborative activities between voluntary organisations and local statutory bodies

*New* Job Vacancy with the Shetland Befriending Scheme - closing date 15th May 2013

Volunteering and Saltire Awards     

Shetland Saltire Award Ceremony 2013

The Healthy Working Lives Silver Award demonstrates our continued commitment to physical and mental health in our workplace.

Participating in the Healthy Working Lives Award Programme is good for our employees - and our business. 

Voluntary Action Shetland is a charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland number 165677;  Scottish Charity number SC017286. 
Voluntary Action Shetland is committed to equal opportunities.