Lindsey Payne’s Post

Happy #VolunteersWeek to all who give up a bit of their time and experience for others. Truth is, it is not all about giving... there is so much to be to be gained by volunteering. Of people who #volunteer: 🧠 77% say it has improved their mental health 👟 53% say that it has improved their physical health 🏅 74% say it has given them more confidence (and that rises to 84% in the 18-24yr old demographic) Volunteering with The Scouts is the chance I get to work with young people (Cubs in my case!) to develop vital skills that will help them in life. Skills like #Teamwork, #Planning, #Communication, and running around in woodland trying not to get captured by other groups of kids. Give it a go!

It's Christmas! Well almost. For many of us, we're gearing down in the lead-up to the big day. But for many of our volunteers, especially those involved in local churches, they'll be hitting peak business for the year. If you know or manage a volunteer, here are three ways you could encourage them in this busy time: 1. Send them a Christmas Card signed by the team/office/yourself 2. Take an interest in their Christmas causes. Where are they giving their time, and *why*? 3. Ask about their Christmas plans. Who are they seeing? How will they celebrate the season? Reward and recognition don't always need to be big. Each of these suggestions is small and simple, but that's OK. Because each one communicates that you're thinking of them, that you care about them, and you're interested in what matters to them. And with volunteer recognition, much like Christmas gifts, it's the thought that counts. 🎅 #volunteers #volunteering #christmas

My latest article profiling the people of Pacific Gas and Electric Company. Jeremy Howard is a humble hero who makes our community a better place!

Have you decided how to thank your long-standing, reliable volunteers for another year of great work? Just like employees, volunteers who show up and focus on their work are worth their weight in gold. Even if they don’t get paid, they take the job seriously. Did you know that one volunteer hour brings $32 in value to an organization? That's right. Just ask Volunteer Canada. Many volunteer projects rely on a specific time frame, such as helping at an event or getting a task done. You need to meet deadlines and shift to new tasks as the landscape changes. Experienced volunteers do that without missing a beat. If a volunteer struggles, take time for a candid conversation. Perhaps something has gone amiss at home or they’ve lost their groove. Getting them back on track pays off with everyone working more happily. A simple 'thank you' reminds volunteers how much you appreciate them. But you can always do more to ensure they return in 2024. https://buff.ly/44tK39v #ThursdayThoughts #VolunteersRock #ItTakesaTeam #Volunteers #Volunteering #Volunteerism #VolunteerPeterborough

Volunteer Cambs – the story so far and planning for the future Tuesday 25th June – 10:00 – 11:30 Link to book: https://buff.ly/3ywQ5fd Link to find out more: https://buff.ly/3wISzXC • Do you have Trustee roles that you want to push, but do you Perhaps you think we should change the pages so it is easier to push certain types of roles? If you have ideas and want to be part of the volunteer offer, then pop along to our feedback event. • Volunteer Cambs is in development. While we have launched it this year, we now need your help to grow it. Keeping it helpful and an impactful resource. Pop along to our workshop and learn what we are thinking about doing, giving your views. • What to peek behind the curtain on Volunteer Cambs? See which groups are getting the most volunteers and perhaps why that is? Why, do not come along to our workshop. Let us tell you! #Community #VolunteerEngagement #VolunteerCambs #volunteersweek

Anyone who knows me well knows how important my role as a Trustee and Vice-Chair is to me. I have been involved in school governance for 15 years and have been a Trustee in a Multi Academy Trust for three years and I can honestly say that it some of the most meaningful work that I have ever done. Did you know that school governors and trustees make up one of the biggest volunteer workforces in the UK? Over a quarter of a million people are making a difference in their communities and improving the lives of children and young people by giving their time as a governor or trustee. Being involved in school governance is one of the most rewarding ways in which I have been able to give something back to society and play a part in my local community at the same time as developing my professional skills and gaining valuable experience in strategic leadership. You don’t have to be an expert in education or a parent or have any special skills to become a governor. What you do need is enthusiasm for improving outcomes for children, the inquisitiveness to question and analyse and a willingness to learn and get involved If you are looking for a meaningful and impactful volunteer role, I would wholeheartedly recommend becoming a school governor or trustee so you can help to improve opportunities for children and young people in your community. #governorsforachools #schoolgovernors #trustees #makeadifference #volunteer

Tomorrow! Still time to book! Volunteer Cambs – the story so far and planning for the future Tuesday 25th June – 10:00 – 11:30 Link to book: https://buff.ly/3ywQ5fd Link to find out more: https://buff.ly/3wISzXC • Do you have Trustee roles that you want to push, but do you Perhaps you think we should change the pages so it is easier to push certain types of roles? If you have ideas and want to be part of the volunteer offer, then pop along to our feedback event. • Volunteer Cambs is in development. While we have launched it this year, we now need your help to grow it. Keeping it helpful and an impactful resource. Pop along to our workshop and learn what we are thinking about doing, giving your views. • What to peek behind the curtain on Volunteer Cambs? See which groups are getting the most volunteers and perhaps why that is? Why, do not come along to our workshop. Let us tell you! #Community #VolunteerEngagement #VolunteerCambs #volunteersweek

Our extensive experience in managing, working with, and as a volunteer is unique in the consulting industry. That's why we have an even greater appreciation of April as National Volunteer Month! The service and gifts that volunteers provide are inspiring and need to be managed with care. Later this month, we're offering a workshop for the Rush County Community Foundation that highlights many aspects of running a volunteer program. We talk about the following: three major keys to a successful volunteer program. gathering feedback, why it's important to engage volunteers, the benefits of recruitment, why volunteers get involved and why they stop, who volunteers, how to enable your program and develop it, communicating with volunteers, and how to make a business case for corporate involvement. If you'd like us to provide the program in your community let's talk! #volunteers #volunteerappreciation #VolunteerAppreciationMonth

Making a difference, one volunteer event at a time! 🌟 . Proud to share my 'Volunteering Festival - Action for Environment Certificate' from EY, recognizing my commitment to social activities and community service. . "It's not just about the work we do, but also about the impact we make"😇 . #EYVolunteers #GivingBack #CommunityService #SocialImpact"

We all know someone who is always giving back, and has at least one organization and cause that they give their time and talents to regularly, so take a sec and give an extra special shout out to that person by nominating them to be a Featured Volunteer for Doing Good! Just click below and fill out the form easy peasy! #giveback #volunteering #doinggoodtv