NEYouth’s Post

Did you miss our lunch and learn about engaging younger volunteers? 🤔🤓 Don't worry you can watch the whole session by following the link in the comments. This session, we will be having a presentation from Matt Parker on how he has enabled the organisation that he manages, Bay Volunteers, to engage the younger generation of volunteers by making successful partnerships with educational institutions and organisations to enable successful volunteering experiences for all involved. Followed by an informal chat to connect with other professionals in the sector. #volunteermanagement #volunteerrecruitment #charitydigital

Do you volunteer? Research has shown that volunteering, as well as helping others, also improves the wellbeing of volunteers and it can forge positive connections between your workplace and local community too. As well as the feel good factor, volunteering can also help you boost your confidence, meet new people and learn valuable skills and experiences. #EmpoweringJane #WorkplaceWellbeing #VolunteerWeek2024

Happy International Volunteer Day! Volunteering is often called a selfless act, but I believe it’s more than that—it’s a reflection of something deeper. When we volunteer, we don’t just help others; we nurture a part of ourselves that craves connection, compassion, and purpose. Why do we volunteer? Because we care. We care about people, about society, about the world we live in. We are driven by a passion to make things better, to create change, and to stand for something meaningful. Volunteering allows us to turn that passion into action. I believe KINDNESS FEEDS OUR SOUL Kindness and volunteering are intertwined. Through kindness, we offer support and uplift others. Through volunteering, we create space for that kindness to flourish. Each small act of giving becomes a way to nourish not only those around us but also our own hearts. Today, let’s celebrate the power of kindness and the incredible strength of the human spirit. Because when we give, we grow. And when we show kindness, we feed our souls. #InternationalVolunteerDay #Volunteer #Volunteerism

Shape the Future of Volunteering in London! The draft London Vision and Action Plan for Volunteering is now live, and we need your input! This initiative aims to create a thriving environment for volunteers, and the draft report marks the first step toward realizing that vision. As this is still a draft, we’re calling on all Londoners to share their thoughts and feedback to help shape the final version. In this video, Dominic Pinkney – who authored the report – explains it in more detail. Check it out below 👇 Thank you for your support. Together, let's make volunteering in London stronger than ever! #InternationalVolunteerDay, #IVD2024 https://lnkd.in/esBm3egM

Speak Up: How Volunteering Can Propel Your Success Discover how volunteering and speaking up can open doors to new opportunities and success. Learn how raising your hand and offering help can lead to valuable experiences and connections. Don't miss out on the chance to make a difference and elevate your personal growth. #VolunteeringSuccess #PersonalGrowth #Opportunities #SpeakingUp #MakeADifference #SuccessTips #GivingBack #SelfImprovement #CommunityService #VolunteerExperience

📣 𝟐 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 📣 Volunteering. ❓ Is there value in it for the volunteers? I think there CAN be, but likely isn't always. I explain more in the video. ⬇ Let me know what you think. ❓ Have you had good experiences volunteering on #events ? ❓ Have they led to paid work / a career in the industry? #enablingcreativity #SafeEventsGlobal #eventsafety #eventprofs #crowdsafety #eventprofsUK

Volunteering comes in two main forms: 🔹 Formal Volunteering: This involves unpaid work through groups, clubs, or organizations. 🔹 Informal Volunteering: This involves unpaid help as an individual to other people who are not relatives, such as shopping for an elderly neighbor, clearing snow from the streets, and more. Here's a quick snapshot of the EU28 averages: 🔹 Informal Volunteering: 22.2% 🔹Formal Volunteering: 19.3% More people in the EU tend to volunteer informally than formally, with some exceptions. In comparison, the US boasts a higher formal volunteering rate at 24.9% (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2015). However, some European countries have significantly higher volunteer rates than the US (see my previous post). As association professionals, understanding these trends can help us tailor our outreach and engagement strategies. 🔗 Let's connect and discuss how we can foster more volunteer involvement! #Volunteering #CommunityEngagement #AssociationProfessionals #EU28 #USA #FormalVolunteering #InformalVolunteering #Volunteerism

The absence of a Volunteer Page is the most common mistake among organisation websites in 2024 ❗ There's likely not a single organisation that wouldn't want to expand its mission and engage more interested individuals who can help as volunteers. Our pro hack: Be sure to plan a dedicated landing page where you can showcase the various volunteering opportunities 😎 #volunteer #volunteerpage

Volunteering can be a good way to boost your confidence - in a job search, or life in general! You can learn new skills or develop your existing ones, and get to meet new people and make connections. Find out more about volunteering 👇 https://ow.ly/fR9y50QERIF #BoostYourSelfEsteemMonth

PLEASE CASCADE TO VCSE ORGANISATIONS IN NORFOLK.... If yours is an organisation that engages volunteers (from 1 to 1000+) please share your experience of recruiting and supporting volunteers in the current climate by completing a short survey. Last year recent research into the volunteering landscape in Norfolk fed into the Norfolk Vision for Volunteering. It highlighted how volunteering has changed over the last few years and how organisations are adapting, or need to, in order to attract and keep new volunteers. The survey results will help to update that picture so that new initiatives and relevant support can be developed that will benefit all organisations. If we have the data we can make the case to draw down resources that will enable volunteering in Norfolk and Waveney to grow and flourish. Please take a few minutes to complete this questionnaire before the closing date of midnight on Monday 21st October. It needs to be completed by someone who knows about your volunteers and their training even though we do not require precise figures – https://lnkd.in/eC-P2f2J or complete in a Word document or by hand onto a printed pdf version. Word and PDF copies of the questionnaire can be downloaded using this link: https://lnkd.in/eVkJnieC