Volunteering

Join strategists from Great State as they reveal findings from research into the UK voluntary sector exploring why volunteering organisations face an existential challenge, and what they need to do now to survive. 

Formal volunteering has plummeted from 27% to 17% in a decade, yet charities are more reliant on volunteers than ever. But this isn't a motivation problem – 84% of Gen Z want to support causes. It's an experience problem. 

In this 60-minute session (including Q&A), you'll discover: 

Learn how to create standout volunteer roles, attract skilled professionals on our platform and inspire them to support your cause.

Struggling to find the right volunteers? Learn how to create volunteer roles that grab attention, attract skilled professionals on the Volunteer Platform, and inspire them to support your cause.

This workshop is designed for VCSE organisations, community leaders, and volunteer coordinators who want to build inclusive, culturally competent volunteering opportunities that better engage South Asian women and communities.

What to expect:

Volunteers are a hugely important supplementary resource for charities.

This co-designed workshop is aimed at identifying and reducing barriers to create inclusive volunteering opportunities for South Asian women across Greater Manchester, specifically in sports. 

In the workshop, you will;

Are you new to working or volunteering in prisons? Do you have volunteers or staff members who want to increase their understanding of the prison system?

Working or volunteering in a prison can be quite daunting due to the many complexities associated with its unique environment and establishing the role of the voluntary sector within that can be challenging.

Learn how to respond effectively and constructively to concerns and complaints raised by volunteers in this free webinar.

Managing concerns and complaints from volunteers is essential for maintaining trust, safeguarding wellbeing and strengthening your volunteer involvement.

In this webinar, we'll (NCVO) explore how to create a safe environment where volunteers feel confident to raise concerns and how to respond appropriately when they do.

A free 1 hour workshop that will leave you equipped to champion diversity on boards.

When 1/12 trustees are named either John or David and fewer than 3% of trustees are under 30. It’s no secret that board diversity is an issue.

Join Young Trustees Movement in changing that. The first step is attending this workshop.

By the end of the workshop you will: