Welcome
“Charity is the cement which binds Communities to God and persons to one another” – St Vincent de Paul, SSVP Patron
Scotland’s 2000 SSVP volunteer members provide support and assistance to people across the country on a daily basis. Working in 300 groups, they assist people in need in the best way that they can.
Latest News
Application now open for Vincentian Volunteers!
Opportunities for a gap year with a difference: one which
Lenten Reflection Week 2
Pope Francis calls for Dignity for All In our second
Lenten Reflection Week 1
Our Lenten Reflections Focus on Message of Holy Father We
SSVP On United Nations Stage
President Renato Participates in U.N. Debate on Homelessness SSVP Global
National Meeting 2024
What we do
A community of friends
Since being founded in 1833 by Frederic Ozanam and a group of friends, home visits have been at the core and heart of the work of SSVP members. The SSVP always works hard to respond to changing needs and has now established ‘Special works’, which provide one particular service.
