Tag: Volunteering

Thank You Will Never Be Enough #SandwellRipple
Thank You Will Never Be Enough #SandwellRipple

June has been a month of showcasing and applauding the thousands of people who give their time freely helping out in Sandwell. As part of our Ripple Effect campaign, highlighting […]
Funding to Encourage Volunteering Amongst Young People 
Funding to Encourage Volunteering Amongst Young People 

Grants of up to £500 are available to individuals or groups of young people aged 30 or under who aim to make a difference through volunteering or community service. The […]
Why Charities Need a Smarter Approach to Volunteer Management
Why Charities Need a Smarter Approach to Volunteer Management

Volunteers are the backbone of our sector. Many charities don’t just benefit from them — they depend on them. Entire services, programmes and even organisational identities are built on volunteered […]
Do you recruit, manage or support volunteers?
Do you recruit, manage or support volunteers?

Here at SCVO we keep on top of local trends and developments in the voluntary sector, and we would like your help to take a closer look at volunteering. Have […]
Could your place use a helping hand?
Could your place use a helping hand?

Here at SCVO we enjoy making positive connections – like linking up people who want to help out with those who need something doing. We’re compiling a list of ‘things […]
Volunteers and the Law
Volunteers and the Law

We’re running our popular Volunteers and the Law workshop in March, ideal for anyone who recruits, trains, manages or supports local volunteers. The free, interactive workshop takes a look at […]
Discover the benefits of volunteering
Discover the benefits of volunteering

Local charitable organisation 4 Community Trust invites potential helpers to a workshop this month to find out how volunteering can be a massive new year boost. Their Volunteer Activity Workshop […]
110 Million Hours Of Volunteering By Older People Lost Annually Due To “Post-Pandemic Slump
110 Million Hours Of Volunteering By Older People Lost Annually Due To “Post-Pandemic Slump

New research has revealed that more than 110  million hours of volunteering by older people has been lost in a post-pandemic slump. The State of Ageing 2025 report has revealed […]
Open to Heritage Helpers
Open to Heritage Helpers

Smethwick Heritage Centre is a unique home for artefacts celebrating the area’s rich history – and a whole lot more. They’re hosting Volunteer Recruitment days on Thursday October 30th and […]
Date change!
Date change!

Barnardo’s Drop In at Tipton Family Hub has been changed from Thursday October 2 to Thursday October 16, 1-2.30pm. You’re invited to drop in to the Ridgeway Road centre and find […]
Know anyone curious about volunteering?
Know anyone curious about volunteering?

Barnardo’s family hubs are hosting two afternoon sessions where people can find out how they can help out. Drop in to Rowley Regis Family Hub on Wednesday September 24th 10-11.30am […]
Smethwick Charity Launches Unique Purpose-Led Corporate Away Day Package to Support Local Communities
Smethwick Charity Launches Unique Purpose-Led Corporate Away Day Package to Support Local Communities

A local charity has launched a brand-new Corporate Away Day Package designed to help businesses build stronger teams while making a meaningful contribution to the community. The initiative, developed by […]