Serving the Community
Over 12.5 million hours of unpaid work have been completed nationwide since 2011.
Serving the Community is an ongoing digital campaign highlighting unpaid work projects in local communities across Scotland.
From transforming a primary school, to rebuilding a rural footbridge, to taking care of rescue chickens – each example shows how communities benefit from the work of community payback teams. By sharing these stories, the campaign showcases the value of unpaid work to communities and organisations alike, generating positive engagement and media coverage.
Examples of media coverage for Serving The Community
- Restoring Hillhead Primary School garden in Ayrshire, Ayrshire Today
- Sprucing up Carnegie Hall in Shetland, Shetland News
How you can get involved
For organisations
If your organisation has worked with unpaid work teams, we’d love to feature your project in the campaign.
Projects may include:
- Clearing and maintaining public paths and green spaces
- Building benches and other community assets
- Supporting environmental or heritage sites
- Maintaining community gardens and allotments
By sharing your experience, you can help demonstrate the value of unpaid work while amplifying the campaign through co-branded digital content
For local authorities
We’re inviting local authorities to put forward unpaid work projects that have made a positive difference in their area.
Projects may include:
- Improving local facilities or shared spaces
- Supporting schools, charities or community groups
- Responding to locally identified needs
- Delivering long-term benefits for people and places
By taking part, you can help highlight the impact of unpaid work locally and inspire others to get involved. We’ll provide campaign assets and support to help share your story.
- Please get in touch with the Community Justice Scotland Communications team, we’d love to hear from you!
- Download the Serving the Community Toolkit
