Volunteering

Manchester Volunteer Drivers’ Network

The Volunteer Drivers’ Network is an initiative led by Macc to connect organisations across Manchester with individuals who are able to drive and can support with community tasks. Community tasks could involve delivering food packages, transporting a service user or picking up donations, as well as many other tasks which would involve an individual needing to drive.

Manchester volunteer driver's network

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Research Network: Defining Volunteering

Emma Dowling from the University of Vienna will lead an interactive discussion about delineating volunteering as a concept based on her recent research into the phenomenon and implications for practice.

Date: Friday 15 March 2024

Time: 14:00 - 16:00

Venue: GMCVO - St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ

GMCVO - St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ
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The Friends of Didsbury Park receives the King's Award for Voluntary Service

The Friends of Didsbury Park, a group of volunteers based in Didsbury, Manchester have just been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service. This is the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK and is equivalent to an MBE.

Friends of Didsbury Park members celebrating their Kinds Awards for Voluntary Service

Volunteer for Good

This winter, Street Support Network are partnering with Greater Manchester Homelessness Action Network (GMHAN) to launch a campaign to educate the public and businesses about how to volunteer for goodvolunteer effectively with homelessness organisations in Greater Manchester.

Forrester Family Trust Small Grants

Charities with an annual income of up to £250,000 are eligible to apply, with a maximum grant of £10,000. Priority is given to charities who rely on volunteer support and make an impact in their communities. The Trust plans to distribute a total a blue bag with a yellow ribbon around the top and white pound sign on the frontof £500,000 in this round.

The Trust's 2021-26 strategy document outlines 4 priorities: