Tag: Volunteering

27 Jul 23
Many assumptions are made about ‘checking’ newcomers to an organisation – for example that everyone needs to have a DBS check. We’re organising an online session with the regional representative […]

12 Jul 23
Over the past two years the number of people volunteering in England has dropped sharply. According to the Government’s Community Life Survey 2021/22, only 16% took part in formal volunteering […]

30 Jun 23
Volunteering is changing and evolving all the time. Volunteers are essential for vibrant communities and have played a vital in the country’s response to the pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]