Voluntary Action Shetland is a Shetland based registered charity

Communities Health and Wellbeing Fund:

Voluntary Action Shetland (VAS) is delighted to launch the Communities Health and Wellbeing Fund on behalf of the Scottish Government on Friday 19^th November 2021. In partnership with a range of local agencies and through the development of a local partnership plan, this Fund will support initiatives that supports adults in the community aged 16 years and above, which promote mental health and wellbeing at a small scale, grass roots, community level throughout Shetland.

For the full press release please click here

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

Opening Hours:

Monday-Thursday: 9.00am-1.00pm and 2.00pm-5.00pm

Friday: 9.00am-1.00pm and 2.00pm-4.00pm

Saturday + Sunday: CLOSED

Highlighted Volunteering Opportunity: British Red Cross - COVID-19 Vaccination Centre Volunteer

VAS Annual Report is now available to view here

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.