Nicola Sturgeon has announced a new campaign to recruit a volunteer army to help battle the coronavirus pandemic. Scotland Cares will be launched tomorrow and anyone interested is urged to visit their website when it is activated to see what roles are available.
The programme will allow people to register their interest on ReadyScotland.org It will be a collaborative effort among the Scottish Government, the NHS and other partners such as charities.
Returning health and social care workers will be directed to existing programmes while those who wish to volunteer more generally can sign up to become a Community Reserve Volunteer.The programme will be coordinated by the Red Cross and a wider campaign will launch on TV and radio from