Do you manage volunteers or work with policy issues regarding volunteering?
The Unlocking Potential Project recently held two seminars to share information gathered from a series of research projects, focused on volunteering for the 60+ age group. The seminars addressed implications of the findings on management and policy development for this age group. To view the presentation click here.
The report Making the Connection has produced one of the most comprehensive pictures of the lifestyle, attitudes, and experiences of volunteering for the 50+ age group in Northern Ireland. A mixed method approach comprising both a telephone survey (n=350) and six focus groups was used to investigate the under researched area of older people volunteering with both volunteers and non volunteers. The report concludes by outlining the practical implications of the findings on the selection and management of volunteers of this age group. To view a copy of the new report click here.
To read more about the Unlocking Potential Project or to download other relevant publications click here.
British Red Cross Humanitarian Citizen Awards
Celebrating the contribution that young individuals and groups make to the lives of others.
Do you know any local heroes? Go to www.redcross.org.uk/theaward for more information.
The Department for Social Development launched the consultation on the Volunteering Strategy for Northern Ireland on 2 July. The consultation document sets out the Department's view about...
Due to the high demand of our Training the Trainers of Volunteers course, we have scheduled another course for September! Please be aware...
New information sheets on the Vetting and Barring Scheme are now available.
To download the Vetting and Barring Scheme Key Features Information Sheet...
... in the Effective Management of Volunteers
Applications are now open for this Certificate, which is organised and delivered jointly by the Volunteer...
The Department for Social Development has announced funding for a Small Grants for Volunteering Programme. This Programme is administered through the Volunteer Development Agency however...
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