To celebrate Volunteers’ Week 2026, we’re inviting children and young people across Clackmannanshire to take part in two creative poster competitions to help us say thank you to local volunteers.

Whether it’s through colouring, drawing, or digital design, this is a chance for young people to share their creativity while recognising the people who make a difference in our community every day.

We have two competitions this year:

• Primary Schools Colouring Competition (Up to Age 12)
• Secondary Schools Poster Design Competition (Ages 12-18)

Please read the relevant section below carefully before submitting your entry.

Primary Schools Colouring Competition

Children are invited to colour in one of the official ‘Thank You Volunteers’ colouring sheets.

All completed entries will be displayed in our community window displays during Volunteers’ Week, and one winner will be selected to receive a prize.

You can download a copy of the colouring sheet HERE or collect one from one of our drop off locations.

How to Enter

1. Colour in one of the official colouring sheets.
2. On the back of the sheet, clearly write:
   • Name
   • Age
   • School
   • Contact number or email (parent/carer)
3. Drop off the completed sheet to one of the following locations:

Important Information

• Entries must be received by Monday 16th May 2026.
• Winner will be selected from all eligible entries and contacted w/c Monday 1st June 2026
• The prize is TBC and will be confirmed soon.
• By submitting an entry, you give permission for the artwork to be used in:
  • Window displays
  • Social media
  • Our website and promotional materials

Secondary Schools Poster Design Competition

Young people are invited to design an original Thank You Poster for Volunteers.

This can be:

• Digital (e.g. Canva, iPad, Photoshop, etc.), or
• Hand-drawn / handmade (pen, pencil, paint etc)

The winning design(s) may be displayed publicly and shared online during Volunteers’ Week.

Design Guidelines

• Size: A4
• Format: Digital or hand-drawn
• Must include:
  • A clear thank you message to volunteers
  • Positive and inclusive language
• Must be original work

How to Enter

Please include the following details:

• Name
• Age / Year Group
• School
• Contact email or phone number (parent/carer)

Submission Methods:

• Digital entries: Email designs to volunteering@ctsi.org.uk
• Paper entries: Drop off or post to:

Judging & Prizes

• Entries will be judged based on:
  • Creativity
  • Effort
  • Clarity of thank you message
  • Originality
• Winner(s) will be contacted w/c Monday 1st June 2026
• The prize is TBC.

General Competition Terms & Conditions

1. Competitions are open to children and young people who either live in Clackmannanshire or are attending school in Clackmannanshire.
2. Entries must be the original work of the participant.
3. Only one entry per person.
4. CTSI reserves the right to display submitted artwork in public spaces, online, and in promotional materials.
5. Personal data will be used only for the purpose of administering the competition and contacting winners.
6. Entries received after the stated deadline may not be included.
7. CTSI’s decision is final.

Questions?

If you have any questions about either competition, please contact: volunteering@ctsi.org.uk