From the vital questions such as 'where can we get volunteers from?' right through to providing answers to some of the more complex legal questions about volunteers and the law. We aim to provide support to all Voluntary, Community and Public sector organisations that involve volunteers in the Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde area.
We can set up an appointment with you at the Volunteer Centre or your own premises to discuss your needs and how you can recruit, manage and support your volunteers.
For some background reading there is a Volunteering Code available on the Third Sector Strategic Partnership (TSSP) website
For some background reading there is a Volunteering Code available on the Third Sector Strategic Partnership (TSSP) website
Promoting your volunteer opportunities
We are set up to refer potential volunteers to your organisation by providing them with information about the
We are set up to refer potential volunteers to your organisation by providing them with information about the
volunteer opportunities which you have provided us with.
We operate a number of services for volunteer enquirers including:
- One-to-one pre-booked appointments
- Appointments for people with extra support needs.
- Daily drop-in sessions
- Outreach sessions in local venues and at events.
We can promote your opportunities on Blackpool's community website blackpool4me.com and through the national volunteering database, http://www.doit.org.uk/ We are also the local referral point for potential volunteers from the BBC's Timebank campaigns. We also promote the Volunteer Centre and volunteering through articles in local newsletters and publications, leaflet distribution and presentations to colleges and agencies.
