How best to attract and retain your volunteers As the new year approaches, many people will be reflecting on the year they’ve had and exploring new ideas for the year ahead. This includes people who’d like to volunteer their time to a good cause and decide that 2019 is when that will happen. With their […]
Read more...Volunteer Centre Blog
One Walsall's Volunteer Centre plays an instrumental role in supporting the voluntary and community sector in Walsall.
These posts are to assist you in becoming a volunteer, learning more about volunteering and being an all-round awesome person who gives back to the community.
One Walsall launches Volunteer Outreach Project
Who we are? We are the voice of Walsall’s voluntary sector, providing help, support, advice and training for voluntary, community and not-for-profit groups and charities across Walsall. We are also an accredited Volunteer Centre that works in lots of different ways to help inspire and support social action. What is the Outreach Project? Our new […]
Read more...VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Walsall Night Shelter
Do you have a few hours to spare for a good cause? YMCA Black Country are recruiting volunteers for Walsall Night Shelter. Find out more about this role at the evening information session on Wednesday 5th December at Legacy Church Walsall at 7pm. Last year, over 1200 hours were provided by 80 volunteers to Walsall Night Shelter, […]
Read more...Are you ready to be a volunteer?
Are you volunteer ready? Giving back to your community is a noble act and one that makes a ripple effect of the people around you. Just a few hours of your time given to a cause or a service you are passionate about can make a difference, both to those on the receiving end and […]
Read more...Trustee Week: Phil Griffin, Chair of One Walsall HR Subcommittee
Introducing Phil Griffin How much time does volunteering as a trustee take? For me an average of 1 day a week over the year Why be a trustee? I think being a Trustee is a worthwhile and rewarding role because it gives me an opportunity to use my skills and experience gained from working many […]
Read more...What you need to know about Trustees’ Week
Trustee’s Week is an annual celebration which sheds light on the impact of trustees in the voluntary sector. Not only do they volunteer their time and expertise, they also help shape and develop charities. Making decisions that influence the work delivered, Trustees hold a lot of responsibility in any charity. “There are approximately 196,000 charities […]
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