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Micro volunteering opportunities are easy, quick, low commitment actions which are increasingly attractive to both volunteers and organisations alike. This session aimed at: Organisations who: Wish to quickly expand their volunteering offer Are interested or thinking about attracting virtual/micro volunteers Want to quickly and easily increase their range of volunteering opportunities Wish to increase the…
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We are all told that volunteering makes you feel good, but what are the real benefits? Volunteering offers vital help to those who are struggling, causes to push forward the world and gaining a stronger connection to the local community. It can be as simple as leafleting or doing a bucket collection, to managing social…
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We have composed a few paragraphs on various charities that we at the Canterbury & Herne Bay Volunteer team support. Many need virtual volunteers, which we are heavily encouraging during these difficult times! Books 2 Africa Books2Africa is a UK registered Charity that combines two aims; improving education in Africa as well as reducing damage…
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With a surge of re-openings on Saturday, it is important to not forget smaller business in the rush of bigger businesses coming back to Canterbury. I have chosen a few, (though there are many more!). I feel we should be supporting, due to the investment they have had in the community recently, as well as…
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On the 30th of June at 14:00 we will be presenting our new Virtual Volunteering project. This is an introductory session aimed at: Organisations who: Wish to find out more about this new service Are interested or thinking about utilising virtual volunteers Want to increase their range of volunteering opportunities Wish to increase the diversity…
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With the weekly claps ceasing last week, it is important to remember the dedication and hard work being carried out by the NHS still during these tough times. So when individuals join together and volunteer tirelessly to help our key workers, it must be recognised. At approx. 300 members on Facebook, with 200 not on…
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Over the past two months, a surge of ten million adults has applied to volunteer, to help create stronger communities. Volunteering roles can be as simple as shopping for the vulnerable, dog walking, to being part of the running of organisations themselves (i.e trustees). Social media has also massively helped during these volatile times, allowing the promotion of what needs to be done for…
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From the 1st to the 7th of June the UK celebrates volunteers and says thank you to them for the contribution they make and raises awareness about the benefits of becoming a volunteer and the diverse volunteering roles that are available. This year this is even more relevant to be grateful for all that volunteers have done since the…
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With the inescapable topic of Covid-19 being on everyone’s lips, it is unsurprising that is having a profound effect on all our mental health ranging from low mood to constant anxiety, to the general feeling of un-comfortableness but this is perfectly understandable and perfectly natural to feel like this. So, why does lockdown feel so challenging? Given the uncertainty in our country at the moment, with some news reports…
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As the country is slowly getting back to work, many organisations are preparing for how they will cope with the easing of the lockdown. The extent of virtual working during the lockdown will have significant effects on how people will work and volunteer in the years to come. In terms of volunteering, there are already many…