Tag: Volunteering

People Who Volunteer And Donate Are Likely To Feel More Optimistic
People Who Volunteer And Donate Are Likely To Feel More Optimistic
 16 May 23

The Value of Giving research by Benefact Group and the Centre of Economics and Business Research suggests a link between charitable giving and positive mental health attitudes. To read more […]
Big Help Out Set To Be Annual Event
Big Help Out Set To Be Annual Event
 12 May 23

According to organisers of the volunteering day, The Big Help Out is set to become an annual event. More than 30,000 charities were scheduled to hold 55,000 events for volunteers […]
Nominations For The Oldbury Community Awards Are Now Open
Nominations For The Oldbury Community Awards Are Now Open
 17 Apr 23

Nominations for the Oldbury Community awards are now open. These nominations are to recognise Oldbury volunteers who have helped others over the last 2 years. You can nominate an individual […]
The Shape of Our Community
The Shape of Our Community
 04 Apr 23

Community organisations come in all shapes and sizes. They deliver a wide range of community service and activities, from youth clubs to craft sessions, sport to drama, lunch clubs to […]
The Importance of a Thank You!
The Importance of a Thank You!

Sandwell is exceptionally fortunate to have amazing people volunteering their time with voluntary and community groups, and we want everyone to know how much they are appreciated; whether that’s helping […]
What is Volunteers Week and Why is It Important?
What is Volunteers Week and Why is It Important?

Volunteers Week takes place every year on 1st to 7th June, to celebrate the contribution that millions of people make across the UK through volunteering in their communities. Each year, […]
What Does The Latest “Community Life Survey” Tell Us About Volunteering and Charitable Giving
What Does The Latest “Community Life Survey” Tell Us About Volunteering and Charitable Giving
 03 Apr 23

The Community Life Survey is an annual survey of adults in England that “aims to track the latest trends and developments across areas that are key to encouraging social action […]
Opportunity to Join Sandwell Young Carers Board of Directors
Opportunity to Join Sandwell Young Carers Board of Directors
 31 Oct 22

Sandwell Young Carers are looking to recruit new members to their Board of Directors. If you are over 18 years of age, have an interest in young carers, and would […]
Need help with the socials?
Need help with the socials?
 22 Aug 22

Love it or hate it, social media and digital technology are not going away any time soon. But for many charities it’s all still a mystery and could be losing […]
Aged 14 to 18 years of age? Reach your potential with NHS Cadets
Aged 14 to 18 years of age? Reach your potential with NHS Cadets
 27 Jul 22

NHS Cadets is a brand-new scheme created by St John Ambulance in partnership with the NHS.  It’s designed to provide young people with the opportunity to explore roles in healthcare. […]
Fantastic Volunteers and How to Find Them – Five Volunteer Recruitment Tips
Fantastic Volunteers and How to Find Them – Five Volunteer Recruitment Tips
 20 Jun 22

The Directory of Social Change explain how you can reach out and find fantastic volunteers throughout the year, even in a post-pandemic world? 1 – Target A common mistake people […]
Ten Top Tips for Making Your Organisation Attractive to Volunteers
Ten Top Tips for Making Your Organisation Attractive to Volunteers

The Directory of Social Change want to share with you their 10 top tip for making your organsiation attractive to volunteers. 1 – Provide enjoyable volunteering People volunteer in their […]