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What we do
Volunteer Centre Newcastle is a member of Volunteering England and follows the six core functions as laid out by them.
These are:
- Brokerage/Signposting
We give support, advice and seek to match the skills and interests of volunteers with the needs of volunteer involving organisations.
- Marketing
We aim to stimulate and promote volunteering at a local, regional and national level. This is done through publicity, community activity, events and campaigns.
- Good Practice
We promote and encourage good practice in working with volunteers to all volunteer involving organisations. We organise and deliver training for potential volunteers, volunteers, volunteer managers and the volunteering infrastructure.
- Developing Volunteering Opportunities
We work in partnership with statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies as well as faith groups. We target specific groups who face barriers to volunteering and work creatively to develop imaginative, non-formal opportunities for potential volunteers.
- Policy Response & Campaigning
We have an awareness of and share information on any Government proposals and/or polices which may impact in volunteering. We will take the lead in campaigning if necessary.
- Strategic Development of Volunteering
As a local ‘expert’ on volunteering, we often inform strategic thinking and planning at a local and regional level.
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About the Centre