Stirling misses out in volunteering bid

Stirling has missed out on its bid to be named the next European Volunteering Capital.

Padua in Italy won the contest, but Stirling bid leaders are to continue with plans for a year-long festival in 2020 to increase volunteering participation.

Stirling’s bid was led by the city council, Volunteer Scotland and Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise and had the support of the Scottish Government.

Aarhus in Denmark currently holds the title.

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