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Supporting Scotland's vibrant voluntary sector

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.

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Messenger services

Popular platforms There are a huge number of tools that can be used for messenger services.,Common tools: SMSWhatsAppFacebook MessengerTelegramSignalInstagram (messaging function) Things to consider,Service remit It is important that your users are clear about the remit of the messenger service.,Charities using this tool CHAYN is running a telegram group to provide trauma support to survivors of,domestic and sexual abuseParentzone’s crisis messenger services use SMS to provide a mental health support

https://scvo.scot/support/digital/inclusion/doing-digital-inclusion/research-and-resources/tools-functionality/messenger-services

Chatbots

What they do Chatbots automate interactions with your users on your website and messenger services.,Popular platforms Chatbots can run on messenger service platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger,They can also be built into websites and other digital places.,Complex tasks need more sophisticated support from a human.,Charities using this tool Chayn built Little Window - a chatbot to help survivors get help on asylum,

https://scvo.scot/support/digital/inclusion/doing-digital-inclusion/research-and-resources/tools-functionality/chatbots

Video calls

Things to consider How to set up video call services, safely and securely This guidance from the National,Earphones and virtual backgrounds can help, but sometimes a chat service where people can type their,you deliver support by video.,Charities using this tool Homestart shifted their usual face to face support to phone and video call,Starcatchers are delivering fortnightly online gatherings for artists to share ideas and support.

https://scvo.scot/support/digital/inclusion/doing-digital-inclusion/research-and-resources/tools-functionality/video-calls

Digital is booming and charities are starting to join the revolution

Paul Cardwell looks at which charities are making the best use of digital technology to explore how your

https://tfn.scot/news/tech-special-digital-is-booming-and-charities-need-to-take-note

Our work to help organisations grow their digital capacity is supported by: