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Thinking about volunteering? The Volunteer Centre, Teesdale and Wear Valley aims to promote, support and develop volunteers and volunteering in the area. If youre thinking of becoming a volunteer the centre can provide information on the opportunities and range available.
Saturday 25th October was CSV Make a Difference Day, the In Binchester, near Bishop Auckland, 2D Voluntary & Community Support co-ordinated a project to clear land behind the villages Granville Terrace. Members of Binchester Residents Association and other local people took part in the scheme which, it is hoped, will kick start improvements to the wider area. Another day is planned for 6th November where students from Already 4 skips, kindly loaned free of charge from Durham County Council, are full of rubble, metals and green waste. Groundwork West Durham and The day was a great example of a community pulling together to tackle local issues and working with neighbouring organisations. Thousands of people get together every year to make a difference in their communities. And theres an easy way to volunteer, contact your local Volunteer Centre at 2D on 01388 762220 Museums Live! The West Durham Cultural Volunteering Project Museums Live! exists for young people aged 16-25 living in or near to Teesdale, Weardale or Wear Valley. Its mainly designed for young people who arent in full time education or employment, and who might want to gain new skills in a practical, hands-on way such as Activities will take place at Killhope Museum and across West Durham. They have teamed up with loads of exciting organisations (see photo) to help plan & deliver activities for Museums Live! And Weardale Community Transport to make sure everyone can get where they need to be. Visit: http://www.museumslive.co.uk/home.ikml Mental Health Volunteering Project 2D, in partnership with Wear Valley District Council, has recently commenced a project specifically aimed at promoting the mental health benefits of volunteering.
Should you wish to get involved in any capacity, please contact Katja Francis or Lindsay Wright at 2D on 01388 762220. Why do people volunteer? Whether you want to gain experience, get promoted, or move into a specific field, volunteering can point you towards your future career. Do you need experience or to improve your existing skills? Lots of people have found voluntary work has helped them find permanent employment. It offers a way to gain new skills or develop the ones you already have Someone could benefit from your skills or experience. Passing on your knowledge to an organisation or an individual is both helpful and rewarding. You may want to volunteer to increase your own quality of life, confidence and social networks, or just have fun! Think of the things you enjoy, with all the volunteering opportunities available, there is definitely something for you. Volunteers can be of all ages- you can meet new people and get involved in all sorts of social activities. Or, you may want to volunteer to simply improve your local area without having any interest in training or employment. There are so many different ways you can help and if you enjoy it, you are helping yourself too! Whatever the reason we can provide you with the advice and support you need to succeed. We offer:
The range of opportunities is vast and, as well as local, national and international placements are also available. How we can help your organisation We actively participate in, or organise events under the regional and national campaigns to market volunteering. Such as Volunteers Week and Make a Difference Day. We promote volunteering through our newsletters, the Internet, in local and regional press, and information points throughout Teesdale and Wear Valley. We have an extensive list of contacts from all sectors, which we frequently network with. We are able to offer training in specialist areas to suit the requirements of each individual organisation. The Volunteer Centre has 6 core functions: Brokerage - the Volunteer Centre holds information on a range of opportunities with the aim of matching volunteers with appropriate volunteering opportunities. We also offer potential volunteers support and advice. Marketing volunteering - we stimulate and encourage local interest in volunteering and community activity. This may include promoting and marketing volunteering through local, regional and national events and campaigns. Good practice development - promoting good practice in working with volunteers to all volunteer involving organisations. We deliver training and accreditation for potential volunteers, volunteers, volunteer managers and the volunteering infrastructure. Develop volunteering opportunities - working in close partnership with statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies as well as community groups and faith groups to develop local volunteering opportunities. Policy response and campaigning - identifying proposals or legislation that may impact on volunteering. It will lead and/or participate in campaigns on issues that affect volunteers or volunteering. Strategic development of volunteering - As the local experts on volunteering Volunteer Centres inform strategic thinking and planning at a regional and national level. |
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