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Volunteering Links
Want more info on volunteering? Want to find somewhere to volunteer?
If you've not got a local charity shop to volunteer at - check out these
links
Institute
for Volunteering Research - http://www.ivr.org.uk/
The Institute aims to develop knowledge and understanding
of volunteering. The site contains summaries of recent research and
information on the journal, Voluntary Action. |
TimeBank - http://www.timebank.org.uk/
A national campaign to raise the awareness of the value
of giving time and inspire a new generation of volunteers. Includes
a Contacts Directory, FAQ, stories and campaigns. |
Employee
Volunteering - http://www.employeevolunteering.org.uk/
Practical information for individuals, businesses,
public sector bodies, and charity or community groups interested in
employee volunteering. Includes case studies. |
Charity
Choice - http://www.charitychoice.co.uk/
Directory of charities, charity services and volunteer
donations. Includes a "goodwill gallery" for volunteers
to offer their services. |
Volunteers
Week - http://www.volunteersweek.org.uk/
The UK's annual celebration of volunteering. An opportunity
for organisations to recognise reward and recruit volunteers. |
Do-it - http://www.do-it.org.uk/
UK volunteer vacancies. Type your postcode for a list
of vacancies in your area generated from tens of thousands of records. |
National
Centre for Volunteering - http://www.volunteering.org.uk
Information and advice for those who manage volunteers
and for people considering doing voluntary work. |
Forum
3 - http://www.forum3.co.uk/
Annual careers fair for the not-for-profit and voluntary
sector. Information for exhibitors and visitors, with registration
and maps. |
Community
Service Volunteers - http://www.csv.org.uk/
Charity dedicated to giving everyone the chance to
play an active part in their community through volunteering, training,
education and the media. |
Teaching
and Projects Abroad - http://www.teaching-abroad.co.uk/
Places paying volunteers in work experience projects
in Africa, Asia and the Americas. Programmes cover a large number
of specialities including teaching, medicine and archaeology. Brochure
requests, faqs and case histories. |
The
Experience Corps - http://www.experiencecorps.co.uk/
Encouraging people, aged between 50 and 65, to offer
their skills and experience to help others in their local communities,
and providing support services to volunteer organisations and those
seeking voluntary work. |
National
Association of Councils for Voluntary Service - http://www.nacvs.org.uk/
A network of Councils for Voluntary Service (CVS) throughout
England. Advice, information, publications, training, events, news
and resources. Includes directory of local CVS throughout UK. |
Womens
Royal Voluntary Service (WRVS) - http://www.wrvs.org.uk/
WRVS is one of the UK's largest voluntary services
Dedicated to tackling social isolation or deprivation in communities
throughout England, Scotland and Wales. Over 100,000 volunteers, including
13,000 men. |
National
Mentoring Network - http://www.nmn.org.uk
Updates on the latest national developments in mentoring,
plus information on support services offered by the NMN - National
Mentoring Network and membership details. |
National
Association of Volunteer Bureaux - http://www.navb.org.uk/
With information on where to volunteer, how to find
local offices and other volunteering information. |
Retired
and Senior Volunteer Programme in Scotland - http://www.csv-rsvpscotland.org.uk/
Aims to promote and support voluntary action in the
community by older volunteers. Information on how to join and on the
general principles of the organization. |
Biotrax - http://www.biotrax.co.uk/
Agency for volunteers for clinical trials shows joining
details, FAQs about trials, and contact details. |
Post
Games Volunteer Project - http://www.pgvp.co.uk/
Aims to provide a wide range of quality opportunities
in volunteering in the Greater Manchester area, building on the momentum
and good will of the Commonwealth Games. |
Reach - http://www.volwork.org.uk/
Helping voluntary organisations by recruiting and supporting
experienced men and women and placing them in part-time, unpaid roles
with nearby voluntary organisations throughout the UK - for free. |
TOC
H - http://www.toch.org.uk
Building a fairer society by working with communities
to promote friendship and service, confront prejudice and practise
reconciliation. Details of volunteer opportunities, local centres,
current activity programme with pictures and links to the international
section. Registered charity. |
IT
For Communities - http://www.it4communities.org.uk
Matches companies and professionals in the IT industry
with local charities and projects which need their expertise as volunteers.
Includes case studies, information for charities and volunteers, and
a discussion forum. |
CSV
Environment - http://www.csvenvironment.org.uk
Offers people of all ages and backgrounds the opportunity
to get involved in local environmental projects. Most of the projects
are based in Birmingham and Bristol. |
REACH - http://www.reach-online.org.uk/
A charity bringing together voluntary organisations
and experienced people who want to offer their career skills as volunteers.
Information for volunteers and for organisations. |
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