Voluntary Action South Ayrshire

27/08/2026

Are you an older driver, or do you support an older family member or friend?
Join us for a free event offering practical advice and support to help people across Ayrshire continue driving safely, confidently and independently.
You’ll find:
👁️ Tips to support your vision, reactions and awareness
❤️ Functional fitness MOTs and atrial fibrillation checks
🗺️ Advice on preparing for changes in driving
🤝 Information and support from local organisations
🎶 Entertainment from the Opportunities in Retirement Choir
☕ Free refreshments
📅 Thursday 1 October 2026
⏰ 10am to 2pm
📍 Ayr Town Hall, 21–29 New Bridge Street, Ayr, KA7 1JX
This event is being delivered by Ayrshire Roads Alliance and Thriving Communities- Community Safety
Spaces are limited and must be booked in advance.
Book your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/drive-safer-for-longer-tickets-1997842297091?msockid=0fb736844a4267032c5621954b3e6623
Alternatively, email [email protected] or call 0800 432 0510.


Connect South Ayrshire

27/08/2026

Whether you've recently left school, are looking for work, or thinking about a career change, the South Ayrshire Recruitment Event is the perfect place to explore new opportunities.

📍 The Cutty Sark, Ayr
📅 Thursday 10 September
⏰ 2pm to 4pm

Meet local employers, discover live vacancies, and get expert advice on CVs, applications and training pathways.

✨ No booking needed. Just drop in and see what's available!

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25/08/2026

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Find funding for your charity, community group or social enterprise using the free online search engine. From small grants to funding for big capital projects, SCVO can help you track down the funding you need to make a difference in your community. 

25/08/2026

Employer-supported volunteering (ESV) is when an employer enables employees to take part in volunteering activities through practical support such as paid or unpaid leave, team volunteering opportunities, skills-based opportunities and partnerships with volunteer-involving organisations and/or fundraising initiatives for charities and community groups. ESV may take place during normal working hours, or outwith them with time taken back in line with organisational policies.

However, over 140 million hours of employer-supported volunteering time went unused across the UK last year. That’s equivalent to 75,000 employees working full-time to support communities and individuals.

Are you an employer or employee who would like to find out more, or a charity or group who might benefit from ESV activities? Useful information at:
https://www.volunteerscotland.net/knowledge-gateway/national-esv-framework -Toolboxes

VASA Volunteering Team are also here to help:
email us at [email protected]

Framework developed to provide clear, practical guidance that supports meaningful, inclusive, and impactful ESV across Scotland.

19/08/2026

Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work
Thursday 24th September from 9.30am to 4pm. There is currently one space available, to request it please email [email protected]

19/08/2026

South Ayrshire Locality Planning Partnership (LPP) Small Grants Funding is available for projects that support local health and wellbeing priorities identified by people living and working in each community.
Application deadline: Friday 28 August, 12 noon

📢 Do you run a community group, charity or third sector organisation in South Ayrshire?

South Ayrshire Locality Planning Partnership (LPP) Small Grants Funding is now open for applications. Funding is available for projects that support local health and wellbeing priorities identified by people living and working in each community.

✅ Funding available across all six locality areas
✅ Support sessions available to help with applications
✅ Guidance and application forms available online

To apply, visit the LPP Funding page and select the application form for the locality where your project will take place.

🔗 Find out more and apply: https://hscp.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/LPP-Funding
📅 Application deadline: Friday 28 August, 12 noon

18/08/2026

The Children's Hearings System relies on people from all walks of life who care about the rights of infants, children and young people. Come along to a virtual information session and explore whether becoming a Panel Member could be right for you.

📅 Thursday 27 August, 6pm. 86e858e0-a903-432f-b08b-153d9dba97e8@939fefd8-bc08-4ea9-834f-9e39327ec09e" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/86e858e0-a903-432f-b08b-153d9dba97e8@939fefd8-bc08-4ea9-834f-9e39327ec09e

18/08/2026

Carrick Rugby Football Club is recruiting for a Community Development Officer to join their team.
Although the role is based within Carrick Rugby Football Club, it extends well beyond rugby. They are looking for someone who shares their passion for community development and wants to help create opportunities that improve lives across our local communities.
More details on their website:
https://www.carrickrugby.co.uk/news/community-development-officer-vacancy-2990669.html

14/08/2026

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12/08/2026

TRUSTEE OF A CHARITY IN SOUTH AYRSHIRE??
The next quarterly Trustee Network will take place at VASA offices on Tuesday 18th August 9.30-11am.
An informal meeting to chat to other Trustees.
The discussion for this next meeting will be around Board/Trustee Recruitment.
Email [email protected] to register attendance.