Volunteer involving organisations will be encouraged to self-assess their current policies, practices and procedures with an easy to use checklist which consists of a series of simple statements about basic volunteer management. Organisations can decide whether they fully meet the criteria, meet them partly, or not meet them at. For organisations we provide: Volunteer Management Training Delivered
It has been yet another fantastic month for the Welwyn Hatfield CVS Community Car Scheme. There were a lot of medical appointments for clients in the lead up to the festive period and some super feedback.
Congratulations to the volunteers and staff for covering a large amount of appointments last month. They met the huge demand for assistance with: Attending medical appointments Meetings with support services Visits to sick relatives and friends Shopping assistance Great service and happy clients. Find out more about the service we provide here. If you would like to join the team as a volunteer driver please visit the Community Car Scheme page for more details; and who knows, we could be toot tooting about you next!
The Valuing Volunteer Management title is awarded to organisations who excel in 6 Point Promise; as set by the Volunteering Herts CIC; a partnership of Hertfordshire based Volunteer Centres, including University of Hertfordshire’s Student Union. The 6 Point Promise aims to raise awareness in good practice. This is through: Planning for Volunteer Involvement, Recruitment, Inductions, Support & Safety, Training, Personal Development, Involving, Rewarding, Recognising Volunteers
Marking the end of #VolunteersWeek and celebrating the start of #CarersWeek, Volunteering Herts CIC and all the partners would like to shine the light on Carers in Hertfordshire for this outstanding achievement. Congratulations!! We would like to wish the winners of the 2021 Valuing Volunteer Management Award: Carers in Hertfordshire, our heartfelt congratulations and thanks for demonstrating such exemplary commitment to caring for your volunteers. On behalf of your volunteers, THANK YOU. Watch us presenting them with their award here.
A Spotlight Moment for Volunteers We love to hear how our volunteers have found volunteering for us in our various schemes, they help our services run smoothly and are alway giving 100 percent and more. A massive thank you to these volunteers for stepping forward and sharing what they have found enjoyable in their positions. If you have found voluntary work through Volunteer Centre Welwyn Hatfield and would like to share your experience too, please email office@whcvs.org.uk. We are celebrating all volunteers throughout the year but especially for #VolunteersWeek. Don’t forget, we have a Volunteers Thank You Coffee Morning this Thursday 3rd June 11am – 12:30pm via Zoom and more events happening throughout the year can be view in What’s On. To learn more about volunteering or how to recruit volunteers for you organisation visit Volunteer Centre Welwyn Hatfield.
This year’s 37th annual #VolunteersWeek will be ‘A time to say thanks’. From 1-7 June, join us in recognising and thanking all #volunteers who supported our communities throughout this pandemic and all those who usually volunteer but have not been able to because of coronavirus. We will be celebrating all of the tremendous work and hours volunteers have contributed to organisations and the community. Join us on twitter and follow #VolunteersWeek to see all the achievements of volunteers around the country. .
Last week, volunteer Terry had his first shift at the large Vaccination centre at the Roche Pharmaceuticals Building in Shire Park, Welwyn Garden City. Terry is also one of the Information Champion within Welwyn Hatfield helping to deliver key factual COVID-19 and health related messages to the community. These messages have been provided by from the NHS and Public Health Hertfordshire through the CIC Hertfordshire Partnership network. Terry was very keen to get started at the vaccination centre and dropped us a little message to let us know how it went. “It was extremely well organised; people were really please to be getting their jab and there were loads of thumbs up and smiles. Numbers were lower than hoped, but I am sure that will build up. Please pass on my thanks to all concerned. I have two sessions booked for next week and looking forward to it.” Terry We’re
We have been receiving a lot of positive messages about our volunteers from the medical staff and community. We have also heard from our volunteers about their experiences volunteering at vaccination centres and testing sites throughout Hertfordshire. We wouldn’t be able to the help the wider community without there commitment, care and dedication and we are extremely grateful to have you as team.
We are still helping those that need it and Gary, one of our Compassionate Community Connector Volunteers is still helping with shopping needs in the community. Thank you Gary, you are doing wonderful work.
