Volunteer Co-ordinators Forum
We facilitate Volunteer Co-ordinators Forum sessions for local volunteer managers every two months. The forum is a great opportunity for Volunteer Managers, Leaders and Co-ordinators to discuss volunteering issues and ideas, and network. The format includes workshops and discussion topics on volunteering and good practice; members determine their content and structure.
We share advice and information on all aspects of volunteer management. This includes where to get training, examples of policies and good practice and what's happening on the local, regional and national scene. We're always looking for guest speakers so if you'd like to get up, stand up and tell us a bit more about what you do and how your service involves volunteers then please contact Simon Hancox.
The VCF on 6 February looked at how voluntary and community organisations can connect with business. We discussed sponsorship, team challenge type projects, trustee roles and how both parties can get the best out of the volunteering relationship. Our co-facilitator, Debbie Duro from Rolls-Royce, gave a great presentation.
The next VCF will take place at Community Action on Wednesday 17 April from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Entitled 'Volunteering talents: shouting & sharing' the session will look at how we capture and share our volunteering achievements and also discuss the potential of sharing volunteers across external organisations. We'll be doing some national research with ivo and partners on this topic leading up to the session. The VENN meeting will follow directly afterwards from 12:15 to 1:30 pm.
Booking is essential. For more info and to confirm your attendance please contact Abbi by email or by phone 01332 346266.
Volunteering Strategy for Derby
Take a look at the Volunteering Strategy for Derby 2011 - 2014 by clicking here. The strategy includes input from the voluntary and community sector, public sector and private sector all working together towards the overarching aim of:
"increasing the proportion of Derby residents who regularly volunteer by 2% by 2014."
If you would like further information about the Volunteering Strategy please contact Simon Hancox on 01332 227718 or email Simon
Facebook fan page & Twitter
Why not take a look at our Volunteering in Derby and Derbyshire Facebook fan page by clicking on the Olympics 2012 Inspire mark on the left hand side of this page. Organisations can upload info about their opportunities to the fan page. You can also follow us on twitter @VolCentreDerby
