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It can be thankless work but it can also be
hugely rewarding – just ask anyone who gives up their time to volunteer.
There are over 500 registered charities in West Norfolk alone, most relying
on the goodwill and generosity of the communities they serve to survive.
WNVCA (West Norfolk Voluntary and Community Action) works behind the
scenes, matchmaking people with organisations who need their help.
“Anybody can volunteer – from teenagers right up to retired people.
Whether you want to make new friends, get work experience, give something
back or use your time to help others, volunteering appeals to a wide range
of people,” explained Chris England.
“All sorts of organisations rely on volunteers – from animal welfare
charities, to lunch clubs, local sports teams, environmental conservation
groups and community support organisations like Samaritans – and there’s
always a shortage of volunteers.”
Anyone interested in volunteering can find out more from the WNVCA’s local
office in 16 Tuesday
Market Place, King's Lynn.
Opening hours are:
King’s Lynn: Monday – Friday 9am – 4pm. Call 01553 760568
A volunteer is someone who offers time and skills to help others. Many people, voluntary and community organisations rely on volunteers. Volunteers make a vital contribution to all aspects of community life from helping an elderly neighbour with their shopping, to providing legal advice for a local charity.
Why not give some of your time and use your skills to help people and the community, we can:
· Help find the right volunteering opportunity for you whatever your age, interests, skills or ambitions.
· Talk to you about volunteering
· Tell you about local volunteering opportunities
· Help find the right placement for you
You can:
· Drop in or phone to make an appointment
· Print out and complete the application form (click here)
If you are a voluntary organisation, we can help find new
volunteers for your organisation. To register details of opportunities for
volunteering with your Organisation
(click here)
Be AMAZING and Volunteer: Click HERE for our volunteering opportunities
As a volunteer you will find many benefits, some of which are:
· Making a difference in someone’s life
· Meeting new people
· Boosting your confidence and self esteem
· Learning new skills
· Having fun and enjoying yourself
· Adding to your CV
We always need people to help with:
· Advocacy work <(click for a description)
· Trustee and committee work <(click for a description)
· Administration, computer work, web design <(click for a description)
· Working with people <(click for a description)
To find out more about volunteering and what opportunities are available please contact Chris England our Volunteer Manager on King’s Lynn (01553) 760568 or log onto www.do-it.org.uk
The Volunteer Centre, can offer one to
one confidential discussions for all enquiries. All personal information
retained will comply with data protection and confidentiality
legislation. WNVCA is an equal opportunity service provider and
information can be provided in other formats as required.
Volunteer Centre News - March 2008
Criminal Record Bureau News
Does your organisation work with children or vulnerable adults? Do you
use the CRB process? Do you need the WNVCA to undertake your CRB checks
for you? You may find the following information helpful.
Information on CRB checks can be found at
www.crb.gov.uk/dip.
New Identity Documents
There have been some additions to the list of identity documents which can be used for the identity checking process. They are CRB Disclosure certificate (If issued within the last 12 months), a letter from a Head Teacher (less than 3 months old), an Asylum Registration Card and a document in a former name where both the birth certificate and document effecting the change of name are offered in support. Please see the website www.crb.gov.uk/dip leaflet Dip 002.
Retention of Disclosure Information
Criminal record information is only supplied for making a recruitment or other decision and once this has been made, the information must be disposed of securely. You must not keep disclosure information for longer than is necessary. This is generally for a period of up to 6 months which allows the consideration and resolution of any disputes or complaints.
I had a telephone
call in May from a lady who was considering voluntary work.
She had not worked for some time and was run down and suffering from a
complete loss of confidence.
The lady came into Heacham Volunteer Centre for a volunteer interview.
She had excellent abilities and skills and I was able to get two placements
for her within a very short space of time.
It is now four months later and she is still enjoying her time at both
placements.
She feels it has all happened at just the right time for her. Her confidence
has grown and she is enjoying meeting new people. The voluntary work
has brought meaning back to her life and is very worthwhile.
She says she was so pleased to get help and feels the Volunteer Centre has
made things happen for her and given her support and encouragement.
She still has to
challenge herself; she keeps fighting and pushing herself forward. She still
has some difficulties around people, but has found her voluntary work an enormous
help and has gained more self respect.
