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Teignbridge Volunteer Centre is the information and recruitment
service for people who want to volunteer, and local charitable
organisations & groups that need them.
As a
volunteer, just a
little of your time could make the world of difference to a
voluntary or community group. Without volunteers many organisations
would not be able to provide valuable services to the local
community. Plus volunteers frequently find they get a lot more out
of it than they put in!
As a
volunteer, you
could be:
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enabling a young carer to attend a social event
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doing art and craft alongside people who are young, old or who
have special needs
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helping someone to learn a new skill
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serving tea and coffee at a social club for isolated people
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taking part in a conservation project
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visiting patients on a hospital ward
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helping with activities in a playgroup or pre-school
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acting as an advocate for those who lack confidence or
communication skills
This is just a small sample of the hundreds of opportunities
available locally. The Volunteer Centre can tell you more
about what’s involved, without any obligation. The service is
free, confidential and non-judgmental. One-to-one advice is also
available.
SUPPORT FOR VOLUNTEER INVOLVING ORGANISATIONS
If
you need advice or information on any aspect of
managing volunteers including developing
policies, legal issues and working within a good
practice framework please contact the CVS
Development Worker, Katie Chaplin on 01626
215904 or email
devworker@teigncvs.org.uk.
The Teignbridge Volunteers
Organisers Forum, based in Newton Abbot provides
people responsible for volunteers with a regular
support, learning and networking opportunity.
If you need volunteers, you will need to
register your organisation and your volunteering
opportunity with the Volunteer
Centre and then we will endeavour to match
appropriate volunteers to your opportunity.
Teignbridge Volunteer Organisers’ Forum
The Forum was re-launched in June
08 and meets every 3 months in Newton Abbot. It provides
volunteer organisers/managers/co-coordinators the opportunity to
network and to share information and experiences in a
supportive, informal environment. The group sets its own agenda
and chooses a particular theme to focus on for part of the
meeting. These have included looking at the implications of the
new Independent Safeguarding Authority and dealing with
difficult volunteers. There is always time to deal with
current issues and to hear from other members of the group.
The next Teignbridge Volunteer Organisers Forum - TBA
NEW ISA - WORKING WITH CHILDREN OR
VULNERABLE ADULTS
From
October 2009 If you want to work with children
or vulnerable adults you will need to apply to
be registered with the ISA.
You can apply
for registration through your employer if
you don't have one, or if you are applying for a
job, through your prospective employer.
If you are self-employed you will need to
apply yourself.
You will be able to do this through the
website as the ISA vetting service is phased in.
Please see the attached for further information
Opening hours are Tuesday - Thursday 9:30am -
2:30pm.
The Volunteer Centre is based at Forde House,
Brunel Rd., Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 4XX
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Volunteering opportunities provided through Teignbridge
Volunteer Centre are available online at:
http://www.do-it.org.uk/
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