Volunteering advice and support
We're here to make volunteering stronger, easier, safer and more impactful across Sunderland.
On average there are four volunteers for every paid member of staff in a small charity! (https://smallcharitiesdata.org/). Volunteers are incredibly important within the voluntary sector and our society.
Whether you're an individual looking to volunteer, a community group seeking new recruits, or a business wanting to develop an employee volunteer programme, we can provide the guidance, resources and connections you need.
· Recruitment support - promoting volunteering opportunities and connecting you with potential volunteers.
· Good practice guidance - advice on policies, safeguarding, inclusion and volunteer management.
· Training and workshops - building skills for both staff and volunteers.
· Skills-building and pathways to employment - working with partners in supporting volunteers to gain confidence, experience and qualifications that can help in their careers.
· Networking opportunities - connecting organisations to share experiences, resources and solutions.
· Advocacy- representing the voluntary sector's voice to funders, local authorities and policymakers.
· Celebration - recognising and promoting the contribution of local volunteers.
Contact
Marie Wisson, Community & Corporate Volunteering Coordinator: marie.wisson@sunderlandvsa.co.uk / 07350 392 620.
If you are an organisation - are you a member of the Alliance?
Free membership is open to organisations or community groups with a charitable purpose who are based in or delivering services in Sunderland. Wider membership benefits include:
- One-to-one support from the SVSA team.
- Impartial advice and guidance on areas such as governance, fundraising, project management, problem-solving and volunteer management.
- Connections, networking and peer support.
- Social value opportunities including access to in-kind and monetary donations.
- Key policy and procedure templates.
- Regular funding updates and opportunities.
- Promotion of your organisation, initiatives and volunteers.
We want to support the people and groups who help our communities thrive, so get in touch and tell us how we can help you to do this: Join the Alliance as together we achieve more.
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