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Inclusion in Volunteering - Recruiting and Supporting Dyslexic Volunteers

Created: 16/10/2026
News/Events Category: Volunteering


These Top Tips were produced by Volunteer Scotland and the National Inclusion in Volunteering Group, alongside Dyslexia Scotland. They hope reflecting on the top tips would help you make your volunteering offer more inclusive.

These tips cover:

  • Application form completion - either online or on paper
  • Directions and finding places
  • Self-confidence and self-esteem
  • Organisation and time management
  • Ask new volunteers what might help them in their role
  • Dyslexic strengths
  • Dyslexia-friendly formats




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