Submitted by Carrie Brookes on 13 Jun 2024 - 3:07pm

The Volunteering Academy has launched the Volunteering Academy Quality Award (VAQA) which recognises organisations for their services and support to volunteers. The VAQA also helps organisations give volunteers assurances on the quality of their experience.
We ran a pilot with seven volunteering-involved organisations (VIOs) to test the process. Recent award winners include Fareshare North East (Middlesbrough branch), The Junction, Tees Valley Together and Teesside Hospice.
You can apply for the VAQA now, please visit the VAQA Award page where you'll find a simple application form and details of the process. Or get in touch with a member of the Volunteering Academy team.
Fareshare North East (Middlesbrough branch) receiving their award.