Skye and Lochalsh Council for Voluntary Organisations

SLCVO blog is now live

With the World Cup now underway, this week’s blog takes a look at the clubs and groups bringing football in all its forms to Skye and Lochalsh.

👉 Read the full blog here: https://www.slcvo.org.uk/post/slcvo-blog-12-june

🏆West Highland Amateur Football Association (WHAFA
⚽Portree Football Club
👟Sleat & Strath AFC
🥅North West Skye FC
🧤Kyleakin Football Club
👕Skye & Lochalsh Female Football Club
🚶‍♂️Isle of Skye Walking Football Club
🚩Skye and Lochalsh Junior Football Association
🤝Supporting Community Sport in Skye & Lochalsh

SLCVO blog is now Live

This week’s blog shares team highlights, looks at how volunteering is changing, and offers guidance on getting started and promoting opportunities.

👉 Read the full blog here: https://www.slcvo.org.uk/post/slcvo-blog-05-june

⭐ Team Updates
🎉Volunteers Week
🙋‍♂️Why Do People Volunteer?
🔄How Volunteering Has Changed in Recent Years
📣Promoting Volunteer Opportunities
✅How to Start Volunteering: A Simple Approach
📞Volunteering with Skye and Lochalsh Citizens Advice Bureau

MONEY TALK PLUS ADVISER VACANCY

Hours: 28 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term to 30 August 2028. Extension dependent on funding
Location: Based in Portree, although some outreach services and Home Visits will also be required
Closing date: Friday 26th June 2026, 12 noon
Salary: £23,296 – per annum, £16.00 per hour

Skye & Lochalsh Citizens Advice Bureau offer an opportunity for a part-time Money Talk Plus Adviser to join our highly successful team. The Money Talk Plus Adviser will provide a high standard of both Money and Income Maximisation advice. The project is designed to address crucial community needs and disadvantages faced by individuals, particularly those marginalised and vulnerable.

A considerable knowledge of benefits, money advice and associated legislation is desirable, as is excellent communication, training and interpersonal skills.

The post will be based in CAB office in Portree, although some outreach services and Home Visits will also be required. Current driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential. The post is subject to the disclosure of PVG and criminal history information.

How to apply:
For further details and information on how to apply, please contact [email protected]

Details on website: https://slcab.cas.org.uk/get-involved/careers/money-talk-plus-adviser

*COMMUNITY OUTREACH ADVISER VACANCY*

Hours: 28 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term to 30 August 2028. Extension dependent on funding
Location: Based in Portree and various outreach locations throughout Skye, Raasay and Lochalsh
Closing date: Friday 26th June 2026, 12 noon
Salary: £23,296 – per annum, £16.00 per hour

Skye & Lochalsh Citizens Advice Bureau offer an opportunity for a part-time Community Outreach Adviser (COA) to join our highly successful team.

The COA will provide a high standard of holistic advice and support across various outreach locations across, Skye, Raasay and Lochalsh.

The project is designed to address crucial community needs and disadvantages faced by individuals, particularly those marginalised and vulnerable. A considerable knowledge of benefits, money advice is desirable, as is excellent communication, training and interpersonal skills.

The role will encompass providing information, advice and representation to our clients.
The post will be based in CAB office in Portree, although the service will be delivered in various locations throughout Skye & Lochalsh.
Current driving licence and access to own vehicle is essential, with mileage expenses reimbursed. The post is subject to the disclosure of criminal and PVG checks.

For further details and information on how to apply, please contact [email protected]

Details on the website:
https://slcab.cas.org.uk/get-involved/careers/community-outreach-adviser

Its Voluteers week and Radio Skye has a new volunteer presenter, Kal who is also our community hub coordinator. His background in events and film brings new skills and experience to the SLCVO team.

If you are at any of the community hubs make sure you say hello to Kal.

NEW SHOW 💥
From 1pm every Thursday, we have a brand new show! The Culture with Kal takes a curious, personal and sometimes unexpected look at culture on the Isle of Skye and beyond.

More about Kal>
Kal El is a filmmaker and community practitioner based in Portnalong, Carbost. He is the producer of The Music That Holds Us / Cumaidh an Ceòl Sinn, a feature documentary about fifty years of musical culture on Skye currently in conversation with BBC ALBA. Originally from Brighton, Kal has spent five years on Skye and works as Event Hub Coordinator with SLCVO. The Culture with Kal is his first radio show. Welcome to the family Kal!

AGM | Lochalsh Leisure Centre AGM All the information you need for our AGM can be found in the following, downloadable documents. The AGM will take place on Wednesday 10th June 7.30pm in Kyle Village Hall. AGM Agenda 2026Download Call for Trustees 2026Download LLC Accounts 2025Download AGM Minutes 2025Download

This week’s blog marks the recent sad passing of someone whose dedication made a positive impact on the lives of many people in Skye and Lochalsh. The SLCVO team (past and present) would like to take some time to reflect on, and celebrate the work of Patricia Walsh – known fondly by many as Mrs Pat.

Read the blog here https://www.slcvo.org.uk/post/slcvo-blog-29-may

Skye Older Peoples Welfare
Skye & Lochalsh Citizens Advice Bureau
Lochalsh & Skye Housing Association
Crossroads Care Skye and Lochalsh
Kyleakin Connections
Skye and Lochalsh Young Carers
Highland Senior Citizens Network

📣 Have Your Say on the Future of Scotland’s Ferry Services!

The Scottish Government’s Islands Connectivity Plan (ICP) is shaping how ferry services—and wider transport links—will operate and improve for island and peninsula communities long into the future.

This plan looks at the big issues that matter most to communities—including:

✅ Reliability and resilience of ferry services
✅ Better timetables and capacity
✅ Accessibility and affordability
✅ Integration with other transport
✅ Lower carbon, more sustainable travel

Ferries are lifelines—connecting people to work, education, healthcare, and family—and your experiences and views are essential to making sure services truly meet community needs.

💬 Get informed and take part here:
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Islands Connectivity Plan | Transport Scotland The Islands Connectivity Plan (ICP) sets out how ferry services, supported by other transport modes, will be delivered, and strengthened, working towards a long-term vision, and supported by clear priorities and defined outcomes for people and places.