Submitted by Carrie Brookes on 30 Jun 2022 - 9:56am
A new volunteering charter, designed to help organisations give volunteers assurances on the quality of their experience launches today.
Developed by the Tees Valley Infrastructure Partnership (TVIP), the Charter features a list of statements which organisations pledge to work towards. These include making sure volunteering is welcoming and accessible and providing volunteers with the support they need.
By signing up to the Charter, organisations show they value the contribution volunteers make and commit to providing a high-quality and positive experience. The Charter is non-prescriptive, meaning organisations are free to put policies and procedures in place to meet the Charter’s statements in a way that suits them.
Mark Davis, Chief Executive of Middlesbrough Voluntary Development Agency and member of the TVIP said:
"Volunteers tell us all the time how much they enjoy volunteering. They make such a difference to the lives of local people, and add a lot of value to the economy too. Organisations which sign up to the Charter will be showing a real commitment to supporting our volunteers."
Organisations can sign up to the Charter from 1st July and will receive a Charter pack, including a certificate to display and a suite of suggested examples to help develop, embed, and uphold good practice.
How to sign up
Sign up to the charter using the form below for organisations based in Middlesborough. To discuss the Charter or require any further information before committing to it please contact Lesley Spaven at lesley.spaven@mvdauk.org.uk
