Voluntary Action Swindon (VAS) is thrilled to announce the introduction of its new volunteer brokerage service, extending a helping hand to voluntary and community groups seeking dedicated volunteers.
As the Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) in Swindon, VAS is known for supporting charitable organisations and coordinating voluntary activities within the local area. Distinguishing itself from frontline charities that directly aid individuals, a CVS acts as a forum for local voluntary and community organizations to collaborate with statutory sector organisations.
Through the volunteer brokerage service, VAS offers comprehensive support, including the promotion of volunteer vacancies and valuable guidance for those new to the recruitment process. Once volunteers are recruited, VAS provides information on how to offer effective support and induction.
VAS also provides personalised support to individuals eager to embark on their volunteering journey. Matching volunteers with charity organisations that align with their interests and aspirations ensures a fulfilling experience while supporting causes close to their hearts.
Volunteering offers a tremendous opportunity for local residents to give back, making a positive impact on causes they deeply care about. Beyond the act of giving, volunteering fosters new connections, enables exploration of sometimes unfamiliar work areas, enhances CVs, boosts self-confidence, and opens doors to meeting new people.
VAS has ambitious plans to expand its services in the coming months with the creation of a monthly volunteering newsletter. This newsletter will showcase volunteer vacancies, offer valuable tips, tricks, and best practices for managing volunteers, and create a supportive volunteering community.
To facilitate access to volunteering opportunities, VAS will list all volunteer vacancies on its website. With the intention of becoming the first port of call for those seeking volunteering opportunities or organisations aiming to recruit volunteers, the VAS website promises to be a valuable resource.
Rachel Hobbs, Volunteer and Marketing Coordinator at Voluntary Action Swindon said: “volunteering is essential to so many charities, they help keep costs low and provide not only support to the organisation, but volunteers are also gaining experience, new skills and social skills.”
For individuals seeking to advertise a vacancy or discover fulfilling volunteer roles, reaching out to Rachel is easy. Simply email volunteeringswindon@vas-swindon.org or visit the VAS website at https://vas-swindon.org/services/volunteering-swindon/.
