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Developing a Website for Home Energy Scotland
Jenn Hood from Third Sector Lab worked with Home Energy Scotland to develop a website that was useful to both staff and external users. Read on to find out how.
Read MoreWhy Starting a New Job is Like Swimming – Weeknotes from Robyn Barclay, Third Sector Lab
New Communication Content and Marketing Executive Robyn Barclay describes her first week at Third Sector Lab.
Read MoreNext Steps for Digital Trustee Recruitment: An Applicant’s Guide
Volunteering as a trustee for a charity board can provide many benefits, but finding the right board to join can be challenging. Third Sector Lab offers Digital Trustee matchmaking and information sessions. Read more here.
Read MoreNext Steps for Digital Trustee Recruitment: An Organisation’s Guide
Third Sector Lab has created a guide for third sector organisations on recruiting digital trustees. The guide covers the recruitment process, including writing a job description, publishing a vacancy, and interviewing and onboarding candidates. The guide emphasises the importance of knowing what kind of digital trustee an organisation needs and ensuring the recruitment process is inclusive.
Read MoreDigital Potential Wales – Weeknotes from Rebecca, Empowering People’s Project
Rebecca from Empowering People’s Project reflects on her experience with the Digital Potential course, which has sparked ideas about their digital strategy and the importance of user research and automation.
Read MoreDigital Potential Wales – Weeknotes from Becky Lythgoe, Greenstream Flooring CIC
Becky Lythgoe has had a productive week of learning and reflection on the Digital Potential course. The importance of taking a planned approach has resonated with her, and she looks forward to continuing to uncover deeper issues and make meaningful progress with her team.
Read MoreReboot
Over the last few weeks, Third Sector Lab have been delighted to work with Nominet to create their brand new interactive platform REBOOT. REBOOT was launched on 18 August 2020 to help community organisations and schools provide digital access to vulnerable groups – a cause close to our hearts – by accessing and repurposing unused…
Read MoreWhat do you wish you’d known when you started blogging? Tips from @mindwaves1
Third Sector Lab’s Rosie Hope McIntosh led a workshop on blogging at Glasgow Women’s Library for Mind Waves. The presentation was based on top tips from novice bloggers, sourced from Mind Waves Community Correspondents who have mental health experience. Check out their tips and add your own!
Read MoreSuicide alert app #samaritansradar – innovative and practical use of technology
The Samaritans have launched a new app called Radar which notifies you when someone you follow on Twitter tweets statements that could suggest they are suicidal. It’s a clever use of technology that puts the power to address suicidal thoughts in the hands of individuals and networks. If you’re worried about someone, contact Samaritans or Breathing Space.
Read More11 must-read digital inclusion reports and case studies
I’ve been thinking a lot about digital inclusion for various reasons, so I thought it would be worthwhile sharing some of my research. So here’s my eleven essential digital inclusion resources and research papers. There’s a definite Scottish focus to these and it’s worth noting they’re in no particular order: 1. Spreading the benefits of…
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