Join Us 1-7 June 2026
Celebrating Community, Kindness & Volunteering
A huge thank you to our board and all our incredible Neighbourhood Watch Scotland volunteer coordinators. Your commitment makes a real difference in communities across Scotland every single day.
Volunteersβ Week is a time to recognise and celebrate the amazing contributions of volunteers, and we are proud to stand alongside thousands of organisations across the UK doing the same.
β¨ Weβd Love to Hear From You! β¨
Tell us what you are getting involved in during Volunteersβ Week. Your stories help us showcase the fantastic work happening in communities across Scotland.
π Use the link below to share what you are up to and get involved!
π§ info@neighbourhoodwatchscotland.co.uk
π¨ First Stop: IKEA Loanhead! π¨
π Costkea Way, EH20 9BY
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Tuesday 2 June
β° 11am β 2pm
Come along and meet the team! We will be showcasing the work of our 8,225 members and sharing the benefits of Neighbourhood Alert, already helping 35,000+ people stay informed for free.
β Learn how to get involved
β Ask questions about Neighbourhood Watch
β Find out how to sign up for alerts
π More Events During the Week
Wednesday 3 June
We have sent a save the date to all 834 of our coordinators across Scotland please keep an eye out for the follow-up email with your joining link. Donβt miss out!
Thursday 4 June
π Overgate Shopping Centre, Dundee
β° 10am β 2pm
Saturday 6 June
πͺ Meadows Festival (51st Anniversary), Edinburgh
β° 10am β 4pm
Joining partners from Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
π‘ Get Involved
Why not organise or take part in aΒ Big LunchΒ or aΒ Big Help Out in your area?
π Stay up to date with all our events:
https://neighbourhoodwatchscotland.co.uk/events
Find out more about the Volunteers Week campaign and how you can get involved here: https://volunteersweek.org/
π Part of the Month of Community
Β Volunteersβ Week sits within the wider Month of Community, celebrating the many ways people support one another whether thatβs:
- Coordinating a Neighbourhood Watch
- Caring for a loved one
- Litter picking and improving local spaces
- Supporting neighbours with day-to-day activities
Together, these acts help build stronger, safer, and more connected communities.
