Tag: Volunteering

To DBS Or Not To DBS – That Is The Question?
To DBS Or Not To DBS – That Is The Question?
 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 […]
Volunteering In Challenging Times
Volunteering In Challenging Times
 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 […]
Volunteering: Thinking For The Future
Volunteering: Thinking For The Future
 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. […]
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 […]