SCVO organises its work around 9 activity areas. In the current operational plan each area currently encompasses between 10 and 20 workstreams.

Activity areas:

• Strengthen the voice of voluntary organisations and support them to campaign and advocate on behalf of the communities they serve Policy & Parliament
• Communicate with, about and on behalf of the voluntary sector News & Events
• Develop knowledge about the voluntary sector About the sector
• Develop voluntary sector networking and collaboration Networks
• Provide organisational development support for the voluntary sector Voluntary Management
• Develop resources for the voluntary sector Resources 
• Develop the voluntary sector’s workforce Workforce issues
• Design and deliver services tailored to the needs of the voluntary sector Services
• Develop SCVO’s own effectiveness About SCVO

Operational Plan 2009-10