1. …we are caring and compassionate …we deliver quality and value …we work in partnership
Volunteers- making a difference
Heidi Shute
2. …we are caring and compassionate …we deliver quality and value …we work in partnership
About us
• Social enterprise, community interest company
• Community health and social care services
Our volunteers
• 280 active volunteers = 4,000 hours per month
• 82% female:18% male
• Age range 16-88 years
• Placement areas - 53
3. …we are caring and compassionate …we deliver quality and value …we work in partnership
A ‘typical’ volunteer?
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…we are caring and compassionate …we deliver quality and value …we work in partnership
4. …we are caring and compassionate …we deliver quality and value …we work in partnership
The challenges
• Some areas difficult to recruit to
• Undervalued by employed workforce
• Finding the ‘right’ placement
5. …we are caring and compassionate …we deliver quality and value …we work in partnership
Future plans
• Staff volunteering programme
• Closer partnerships
• Raise the profile
6. …we are caring and compassionate …we deliver quality and value …we work in partnership
Future plans
• Staff volunteering programme
• Closer partnerships
• Raise the profile