COVEY Volunteer Newsletter

Welcome to your latest COVEY Volunteer Newsletter! Here you’ll find highlights from across our projects, learn about some volunteer opportunities, hear from one of COVEY’s young people, enter our next prize draws and lots more!

Star Photo!

Introducing the new Star Photo section! Each quarter, a photo from across COVEY’s projects will be chosen to feature as our Star Photo! Today, it’s this brilliant photo from the Kiltwalk in April, which saw a fantastic effort from participants, staff and volunteers. Well done to everyone involved!

A large group of people outdoors at a festival or event, many wearing black shirts with colorful dots and lanyards, some holding flags or banners, and a dog on a leash in the front.

Project Spotlight: The GROW Project

COVEY recently supported a group of S3 pupils from Kirkintilloch High School on a trip to Kelvingrove Art Gallery, as part of the GROW programme.

COVEY delivers this in partnership with Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) in Glasgow.

Use the button below to read more.

  • A group of people standing outdoors in front of a colorful backdrop with pink, yellow, and green panels, surrounded by trees, with some people wearing glasses, casual clothes, and carrying backpacks.

    Thanks to the dedication and support of our volunteers, COVEY's projects have continued to help young people and families build confidence, develop new skills, and create lasting memories. Click the button below to see the difference you've helped make!

  • Two people standing at a booth with rainbow flags and informational materials, promoting LGBTQ+ and inclusive community events.

    Here's a roundup of the latest volunteer news, upcoming events, and training opportunities to help you stay connected and involved with COVEY.

  • As we say a fond farewell and thank you to Ewan for all of his hard work and dedication, we're delighted to welcome Kiran as our new Volunteer Engagement Officer. She’s looking forward to meeting our volunteers soon and getting to know everyone!

  • Cover page of a document titled "Submitting Your Notes" with colorful dots and a section labeled "Volunteer Case Notes."

    We've introduced a new Volunteer Case Notes Form, making it easier for you to share updates and insights about the participants you support. This is completed after each session with the person or people you are supporting.

    You should have received an email with everything you need to know, and you can use the button below if you'd like a reminder of the new process.

  • A group of people at a outdoor event with some wearing medals, surrounded by trees under a partly cloudy sky.

    Thanks to the incredible support of our volunteers and wider COVEY community, we've raised an amazing £4,525 to help continue our work with children, young people, and families. This includes a fantastic £4,000 raised through this year's Kiltwalk. Thank you to everyone who walked, fundraised, donated, and cheered us on. We also received generous contributions of £400 from Costco and £125 raised through a raffle at ACT Scotland.

  • A news article about a Hamilton charity highlighting the vital work of volunteers, featuring a smiling woman with curly dark hair, wearing a black top, with a yellow wall in the background.

    COVEY has been featured across a range of local media recently, helping to raise awareness of our work and the difference our volunteers make. As well as coverage of our projects and funding, we're especially proud to see Lisa's Volunteer Spotlight recognised.

    Would you like to share your experiences of volunteering? We’d love to hear from you!

  • Table with various toys, flyers, and pens on a beige tablecloth, including a Toy Story-themed fishing game with colorful plastic characters, and a plush teddy bear sitting behind a sign about volunteering at an event.

    With the support of our volunteers, we've continued to build strong relationships with local organisations and attend community events, helping to raise awareness of COVEY, the support we provide, and the valuable role our volunteers play in our community.

  • Colorful poster with the words 'Participant Spotlight' at the top, featuring handwritten notes and remarks about a person named Covey, with various colors and text highlighting positive traits and personal achievements.

    Keiron, who is supported through our Flourishing Families project, recently shared how COVEY has made a positive difference in his life. Stories like Keiron's highlight the lasting impact that our volunteers have in helping children, young people, and families to thrive.

  • Table filled with various dishes, including a roasted meat dish with rice, multiple bowls of side dishes and sauces, glasses of wine, and other plates of food, all on a wooden table during a meal.

    As a small thank you for everything you do, we're giving one lucky volunteer the chance to win a £50 food and drink voucher for The Prancing Stag. Simply enter the prize draw below for your chance to win. The voucher must be used by 30 August.