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Have you discovered the many benefits of volunteering? National Volunteer Week, 20-26 May, highlights the importance of community engagement and interaction as we age. Volunteering is a great way to connect with others and, at the same time, offer valuable contributions to society, which is crucial to our health and wellbeing. Learn more ways to empower yourself through social engagement here: https://bit.ly/3JY5qIl

Did you know that helping others can boost your own happiness? It's true! Volunteering isn't just about giving—it's about receiving too! It boosts confidence, reduces stress, and increases happiness. Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/dfMYzRnp Check out www.volunteermatch.org for volunteer opportunities!

April is #NationalVolunteerMonth, a time to recognize the power of volunteers to tackle society's greatest challenges. Volunteering is not only a way to give back to our community, but it's also a way to enrich our own lives. Not sure where to start? This article from #StateFarm provides helpful tips on discovering a volunteer opportunity you'll love. Remember, each small action could lead to a significant impact. https://lnkd.in/gnXVxMn6

As we have a number of new folks with us right now, it's a good time to give you a rundown of just who we are, and why we do what we do. The obvious statement is Volunteer Peterborough does volunteer-related stuff. But that's very much an overgeneralization. We got our start way back in 2023 when, coming out of the pandemic, many volunteer organizations were having a terrible time building up their numbers again. There were people ready to volunteer again, but not sure where to go. That's where we come in. Volunteer Peterborough is like a dating service but instead of hooking you up with a potential mate (STOP ASKING, JEFFERY200354!), we introduce you to potential volunteering opportunities. If you are an agency that needs volunteers, we have them. Lots. Volunteers can sign up for free and look through the many posts, or have matches according to their preferences emailed to them. It makes finding a place to share one's talents faster and easier. What does the agency get? People who have already stated that they want to help. Our sign-up for volunteers asks them to state their skills and preferred causes. This means that the people who are seeing your opportunity posting are already interested and ready to pitch in. No going through twenty names on a sign up sheet to find only one person willing to help. It saves everyone time and frustration. The agencies that sign on with us have stated that we make recruitment easier. The volunteers that sign on with us have stated that it's easy to find a volunteer position that they love. Sometimes even two or three. Sign up with us today to make your volunteer experience seamless. We're here to help you. https://buff.ly/48p5ewI #VolunteerRecruitment #VolunteersRock #NonprofitLife #NoFussNoMuss

Volunteering is more than just giving your time and money; it's about connecting with others on a deeper level and making a meaningful impact. At the heart of effective volunteering lies one essential quality: empathy.

Did you miss our lunch and learn about engaging younger volunteers? 🤔🤓 Don't worry you can watch the whole session by following the link in the comments. This session, we will be having a presentation from Matt Parker on how he has enabled the organisation that he manages, Bay Volunteers, to engage the younger generation of volunteers by making successful partnerships with educational institutions and organisations to enable successful volunteering experiences for all involved. Followed by an informal chat to connect with other professionals in the sector. #volunteermanagement #volunteerrecruitment #charitydigital

The Many Benefits of Volunteering. CLICK TO LEARN MORE https://bit.ly/3AYXAwQ Consider Using your Time & Business Talents to Volunteer with SCORE to Help Central Ohio Small Business Owners. #scorementors

Do you volunteer? It turns out that volunteering isn't just good for the community, it's good for individuals too. My latest member article for Sonder outlines how people who volunteer experience: 😌 Lower stress levels 🧑🤝🧑 Increased community connection 🧠 Sharper mental skills 💙 Higher levels of happiness and a sense of purpose in life Even I was surprised by the findings! Read more and find out how you can find a volunteering opportunity near you: https://lnkd.in/ggDMXiTb

PLEASE CASCADE TO VCSE ORGANISATIONS IN NORFOLK.... If yours is an organisation that engages volunteers (from 1 to 1000+) please share your experience of recruiting and supporting volunteers in the current climate by completing a short survey. Last year recent research into the volunteering landscape in Norfolk fed into the Norfolk Vision for Volunteering. It highlighted how volunteering has changed over the last few years and how organisations are adapting, or need to, in order to attract and keep new volunteers. The survey results will help to update that picture so that new initiatives and relevant support can be developed that will benefit all organisations. If we have the data we can make the case to draw down resources that will enable volunteering in Norfolk and Waveney to grow and flourish. Please take a few minutes to complete this questionnaire before the closing date of midnight on Monday 21st October. It needs to be completed by someone who knows about your volunteers and their training even though we do not require precise figures – https://lnkd.in/eC-P2f2J or complete in a Word document or by hand onto a printed pdf version. Word and PDF copies of the questionnaire can be downloaded using this link: https://lnkd.in/eVkJnieC

According to a study conducted by the Corporation for National and Community Service, volunteering increases your odds of getting a job by 27%. Click the link below to see why volunteering benefits your job search and some ideas on where to volunteer! https://lnkd.in/gMtxptXu