Our Aims
- To create a resource of volunteers who reflect the diverse communities of the Bradford & Keighley districts.
- To place volunteers in appropriate roles in ways which benefit the volunteer, the placement agency and It’s services.
- To provide opportunities for volunteers’ self development through appropriate voluntary work.
- To support organisations to develop volunteering opportunities to meet the needs of potential volunteers.
- To identify and/or provide the right support and training for volunteers.
- To promote ‘Good Practice In Volunteering’, including equal opportunities both within the volunteer centre and the placement agencies.
- To promote volunteering in general.
- To ensure volunteers and organisations are aware of their rights and responsibilities.
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Our activities include:-
- Meeting the person to discuss their interests and abilities and exploring the volunteer opportunities available.
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Supporting the person to visit potential placements
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Supporting the person to apply for volunteer roles.
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Providing a variety of accessible training sessions that prepare the person for volunteering.
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Providing one to one support on placement to enable the person to settle in to their new role.
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Creating user-friendly resources to help the volunteer undertake their role.
Meeting with the volunteer and the placement representative to see how they are getting on.
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