More than 50,000 have volunteered to help Scotland's most vulnerable during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Scotland Cares campaign launched on Monday, March 30 – drawing 21,000 sign-ups on the first day.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the scheme will help people volunteer where they are able.
People who are healthy and not at risk can volunteer to provide practical or emotional help to those most in need in their community.
Scotland Cabinet Secretary for Social Security and Older People Shirley-Anne Somerville said: "The response to the Scotland Cares campaign has been outstanding and I want to thank each and every person who has signed up to volunteer during the coronavirus outbreak.
"Your support at this critical time is invaluable and will make a huge difference over the coming weeks and months.
"While the most important ask for the public is to stay at home and follow the essential public health guidance, people who are healthy and not at risk can volunteer to provide practical or emotional help to those most in need.
"Those who can and want to volunteer can find information about how to help on the Ready Scotland website.”
Those wanting to volunteer to support their communities have three options which are signposted from the Ready Scotland website:
- Returning NHS workers will be directed to existing voluntary arrangements in NHS Scotland
- People wishing to offer their support to our public services, including the NHS and local authorities, will be directed to a site co-ordinated by the British Red Cross
- Those looking for opportunities with other charities or community groups in their area will be directed to Volunteer Scotland for information
