Council earns Standards Mark nod

FIFE COUNCIL have been awarded Standards Mark Approval by the Community Learning and Development Standards Council (CLDSC) Scotland.

The high quality of the Council’s Communities and Neighbourhoods Service volunteering provision has been recognised by both Volunteer Scotland and now the CLDSC Scotland.

Ross Martin, assistant director of the CLDSC Scotland, said: “The CLD Standards Council are delighted to be in the position of recognising the commitment to volunteers that the service has put in place.

“The work of volunteers is vital to the positive development of communities across Scotland. Through the awarding of the CLDSC Standards Mark we are joining with Fife Council in celebrating that commitment to learning, support and practice standards.”

Cllr Linda Erskine, Fife Council’s community and neighbourhoods spokesperson, said: “This recognition is a testament to the unwavering dedication of our team and builds upon the recent award of the Investors in Volunteers accreditation awarded by Volunteer Scotland.

“It reaffirms our commitment to enhancing the lives of the people of Fife while making sure volunteering is an interesting, enjoyable, and safe experience.”

Tricia Ryan, Fife Council community development support manager, added: “This award provides national recognition for the quality of the learning opportunities we provide for our volunteers.”

She added: “It’s a testament to the ongoing hard work and dedication of our staff, who consistently strive to support local people to make meaningful changes in their local areas.”