Volunteers and Volunteering
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Are you inspired by the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games? We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to co-ordinate the Herts Ready for Winners Volunteering Scheme in each district of Hertfordshire. Volunteer Co-ordinators will be based at Volunteer Centres and work with the Herts Ready for Winners team based in Hertford. The aim is to support local volunteer involving projects which are Olympics inspired and enable them to be registered on the Herts Ready for Winners Volunteering Scheme. This will help to create a lasting volunteering legacy from 2012 in Hertfordshire. Full training and travel expenses will be provided. Commitment 5 hours a week (flexible), click this link: http://www.volunteeringherts.org/olympics/inspired-to-volunteer.
------------------------------------------------------------------------- USE THE 2012 GAMES TO DEVELOP VOLUNTEERING IN YOUR ORGANISATION Over 240,000 people signed up for 2012 Games time volunteering, 52% of them first time volunteers Only 70,000 Games Makers are needed in 2012 so how can your organisation benefit from this increased interest in volunteering? Learn how you can encourage new volunteers by developing and promoting volunteering opportunities inspired by 2012 Come and hear about how the Games can help your club or organisation at the WHSPAA AGM and Club Forum, 23rd May at Campus West. |
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for volunteers we provide:
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A volunteering information service for people interested in volunteering – by personal visit, phone or email.
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Information on local voluntary opportunities – over 200 at any one time, so the choice is great
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1:1 discussion with no pressure to make on the spot decisions
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Team challenges for groups of people who would like a volunteering project e.g. for groups of employees from companies
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Information on volunteer roles and responsibilities
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Occasional special event e.g. Volunteer Speed Matching
For Organisations we provide:
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Free advertising of voluntary opportunities on our local database on www.do-it.org.uk
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Information on training for volunteers
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Reference material on volunteer management
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Occasional volunteer recruitment event e.g. Volunteer Speed Matching, showcasing your organisation in local amenities.
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