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This week is #volunteersweek and at Action West London we not only value volunteers that work with us but also encourage our clients to gain work experience through volunteering. Our chair of Trustees Tony Coyne recently talked about the importance of volunteering in local charities in his monthly blog post, here are some key points from that blog: 1. Local volunteers have a deep understanding of the unique needs and challenges facing their community. This insight allows charities to tailor their services to address specific issues effectively. 2. When people come together to support a common cause, it fosters a sense of unity and purpose. Volunteering creates opportunities for individuals to form relationships and strengthen social networks, which can lead to more resilient communities. 3. Volunteering can empower individuals by providing them with a platform to use and develop their skills. This can boost self-esteem and contribute to personal growth, which in turn benefits the community as a whole. 4. Local community volunteers are more likely to stay committed to a cause over the long term, ensuring sustained support and impact for charities. Charities, localism, and community volunteering are all interlinked and play an important role in shaping strong, vibrant, and supportive communities. By working together, these components can create lasting positive change and enhance the well-being of individuals and families in the community. Read the full blog at https://buff.ly/4aO77Un

Really great study from Shaping The Future With Volunteering drawing on data from 29,000 volunteers across major charities Citizens Advice, Girlguiding, National Trust, RNIB, Royal Voluntary Service, RSPCA, RSPB, The Scouts, British Red Cross and The Trussell Trust, showing the power of volunteering not just on the charity, but the individual. 🌱 Wellbeing boost: 4 out of 5 volunteers feel improved wellbeing. 📚 Skills & knowledge: 70% gained new skills through volunteering. 🤝 Adequate training: 80% felt well-trained for their roles. 🥇 Highly recommended: 85% would recommend their charity for volunteering. 🗣️ Freedom of expression: 90% feel comfortable and free to express opinions. 📢 Effective communication: 71% satisfied with charity communication. See more in Third Sector. https://lnkd.in/e8CYzpJ3 Do you volunteer? And why? #volunteering #thirdsector #changetheworld #wellbeing

I can highly recommend this as a great way to get to know CCP better, if you have not been on one of these before.

🌟 Proud to see how initiatives like PORCH Chattanooga are growing and making a difference in our communities! 🌟 PORCH Chattanooga is part of the larger PORCH Communities movement, dedicated to reducing food insecurity through neighbors helping neighbors. Our model is simple: once a month neighbors leave the most needed non-perishable items on their front porches, and our volunteers pick up and deliver them to a local pantry. This incredible program is an example of how we can all play a role in supporting our neighbors and creating a more sustainable future. PORCH Chattanooga’s success shows the power of community involvement. By donating food, volunteering, or simply spreading the word, we can all contribute to making our towns better places to live. If you're inspired by PORCH Chattanooga, consider starting or joining a similar initiative in your own community. (https://lnkd.in/ehtgZTQS) Together, we can create a network of support and ensure that no one goes hungry. Learn more about PORCH Chattanooga Read the article. https://lnkd.in/eaFDE422 #CommunityGrowth #FoodInsecurity #PORCHCommunities #GetInvolved #Volunteer #Donate #SustainableLiving

So happy to be continuing our charity partnership between Splash Damage X Bromley & Croydon Women's Aid in 2024 💖 Creating this particular partnership is one of my greatest personal achievements since joining Splash - having the opportunity to support local charities as well as game industry specific ones is incredibly impactful. Of course, fundraising is key to the charities we support but here are some other ways we have supported our charity partners over the past year that perhaps aren’t widely considered by companies and could be: - Studio Use: Use of our auditorium for staff meetings - charities tend to struggle with staff space generally resulting in the need to pay a hire fee so the offering of space is incredible, on that note, if you are a charity looking for meeting or presenting space, our auditorium space at our Bromley studio (120 cap) is free & available on most Mondays, please do get in touch with me 💥 - Volunteering of time: We’ve arranged Splasher volunteering time for all sorts of things from building furniture for counselling rooms, to garden clearing, translating help and more. Now we are in full 4DWW swing, we have Splashers looking for volunteering opportunities on Monday…again if you’re a charity looking for time support, whether it’s internal support (copywriting, website updating, digitalising files, sorting office space) or external support (fundraising, event management support, deliveries) let me know ✨ - Speaking opportunities: we host a huge amount of internal events (185 in 2023) - we try to involve our charity partners in these as much as possible by aligning with their areas of expertise and inviting them to share this 🥰 - Content sharing - if you’re a local charity to Bromley and have events you are hosting, volunteering opportunities, things to say, let me know and we can share this with our Splashers through our internal comms ✌️ We are currently driving a book collection for Bromley & Croydon Women's Aid in celebration of upcoming World Book Day for both the women & the children they support to give them some much needed escapism & joy, if you have any books you’d like to donate to this or publishing/bookstore contacts that would, please do get in touch 💖 #charity #charityfundraising #charitysupport #charitypartnership #eventmanagement #event #gamestudio #gamesindustry #gamingindustry

One of the many avenues of outreach our amazing Who I Am Foundation volunteers provides is our year round care package distributions to those experiencing #homelessness. Our distributions have been our most consistent outreach project since 2013. Our amazing Volunteers organize and execute the distributions, alternating between a mobile distribution and a stationary distribution. Currently, we are blessed with the ability to assist an average of 1,000 people per month; in multiple cities, in multiple states! Our goal with distributions since 2013, has been to provide essential necessities to those in need. Necessities that we may take for granted, are viewed as a luxury to those without. Some of the items we hand out include food, bottled waters, hygiene items and toiletries, first aid supplies, socks, shoes, feminine hygiene, dog food, seasonal items, and lists of resources available in the area. We also utilize our time in the community, retrieving feedback of needs and issues, by those in need. Engaging with individuals, learning their stories, and providing them hope. Our distributions continually evolve. Addressing needs, while making available the proper resources. Tangible donations are the lifeblood of our distributions. Your contribution of any of the items below, help to ensure each and every distribution is effective and impactful. Learn how you can help us by donating, or volunteering, by contacting us at any time. www.WhoIAmFoundation.org #TeamWhoIAm

One of the many avenues of outreach our amazing Who I Am Foundation volunteers provides is our year round care package distributions to those experiencing #homelessness. Our distributions have been our most consistent outreach project since 2013. Our amazing Volunteers organize and execute the distributions, alternating between a mobile distribution and a stationary distribution. Currently, we are blessed with the ability to assist an average of 1,000 people per month; in multiple cities, in multiple states! Our goal with distributions since 2013, has been to provide essential necessities to those in need. Necessities that we may take for granted, are viewed as a luxury to those without. Some of the items we hand out include food, bottled waters, hygiene items and toiletries, first aid supplies, socks, shoes, feminine hygiene, dog food, seasonal items, and lists of resources available in the area. We also utilize our time in the community, retrieving feedback of needs and issues, by those in need. Engaging with individuals, learning their stories, and providing them hope. Our distributions continually evolve. Addressing needs, while making available the proper resources. Tangible donations are the lifeblood of our distributions. Your contribution of any of the items below, help to ensure each and every distribution is effective and impactful. Learn how you can help us by donating, or volunteering, by contacting us at any time. www.WhoIAmFoundation.org #TeamWhoIAm

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One of the many avenues of outreach our amazing Who I Am Foundation volunteers provides is our year round care package distributions to those experiencing #homelessness. Our distributions have been our most consistent outreach project since 2013. Our amazing Volunteers organize and execute the distributions, alternating between a mobile distribution and a stationary distribution. Currently, we are blessed with the ability to assist an average of 1,000 people per month; in multiple cities, in multiple states! Our goal with distributions since 2013, has been to provide essential necessities to those in need. Necessities that we may take for granted, are viewed as a luxury to those without. Some of the items we hand out include food, bottled waters, hygiene items and toiletries, first aid supplies, socks, shoes, feminine hygiene, dog food, seasonal items, and lists of resources available in the area. We also utilize our time in the community, retrieving feedback of needs and issues, by those in need. Engaging with individuals, learning their stories, and providing them hope. Our distributions continually evolve. Addressing needs, while making available the proper resources. Tangible donations are the lifeblood of our distributions. Your contribution of any of the items below, help to ensure each and every distribution is effective and impactful. Learn how you can help us by donating, or volunteering, by contacting us at any time. www.WhoIAmFoundation.org #TeamWhoIAm

One of the many avenues of outreach our amazing Who I Am Foundation volunteers provides is our year round care package distributions to those experiencing #homelessness. Our distributions have been our most consistent outreach project since 2013. Our amazing Volunteers organize and execute the distributions, alternating between a mobile distribution and a stationary distribution. Currently, we are blessed with the ability to assist an average of 1,000 people per month; in multiple cities, in multiple states! Our goal with distributions since 2013, has been to provide essential necessities to those in need. Necessities that we may take for granted, are viewed as a luxury to those without. Some of the items we hand out include food, bottled waters, hygiene items and toiletries, first aid supplies, socks, shoes, feminine hygiene, dog food, seasonal items, and lists of resources available in the area. We also utilize our time in the community, retrieving feedback of needs and issues, by those in need. Engaging with individuals, learning their stories, and providing them hope. Our distributions continually evolve. Addressing needs, while making available the proper resources. Tangible donations are the lifeblood of our distributions. Your contribution of any of the items below, help to ensure each and every distribution is effective and impactful. Learn how you can help us by donating, or volunteering, by contacting us at any time. www.WhoIAmFoundation.org #TeamWhoIAm