At our last Volunteer Coordinator Forum we discussed keeping in touch in-between meet ups and having an means of offering and receiving ongoing peer support as and when queries and challenges arise in out day – to – day jobs.
Drop in and see the Volunteer Centre Manchester to find out more about volunteering, involving volunteers, coordinating volunteers and much more.
All this week we are sharing volunteer stories, highlighting the importance of celebrating volunteers and their contribution. Today we are sharing Helen's and Rita's stories:
Volunteer name: Helen
Age: 60
Helping organisations and volunteers to make the most of volunteering opportunities
‘Engaging Volunteers, Changing Lives’ will bring together organisations and volunteers to explore the first phases of the volunteer journey through the European Solidarity Corps - from the selection and recruitment of volunteers before the start of projects to on-placement support and mentoring.
Volunteer Co-ordinators Forum - What is it?
This week is Refugee Week, a nationwide programme of arts, cultural and community events, which brings people together to learn more about each other and recognise the massive contribution refugees make to society in the UK.
Nurse. Construction Worker. Accountant. Mum. Business owner. Farmer. Dentist. Student - just some of the lives people led before they were forced to flee their home countries and become refugees. Lives defined by work, education or family.
If you live in Manchester, Salford or nearby and have lots of UK work experience - in any sector - you can apply to be a volunteer mentor to make a difference to refugees' employment prospects.
In Greater Manchester unemployment is 4.9%* compared to around 44%* for refugees.
ICYMI: A little bit about the Active Communities Team at Macc: