Kate Harcus final
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Transcript of Kate Harcus final
Introductions
Jan Smith Community & Voluntary Support Conwy (CVSC)
Kate Harcus Association of Voluntary
Organisations in Wrexham (AVOW) Roy Jones Scottish Power Roger Davies Golygfa Gwydyr
Aims of today’s session
Explain the benefits to Third Sector organisations, of Employer Supported Volunteering (ESV)
Provide examples of projects that have happened Potential pitfalls How to approach employers The benefits of utilising employee volunteers
See a difference
B2C highlights Skilled volunteering One off projects Mentoring Fundraising Donations
Potential Barriers
Health and Safety provision Managing volunteers Facilities (or lack of!) Forgetting refreshments! Not having a suitable project Not taking ownership
Benefits – for both parties
For community groups and charities
Expertise, skills and knowledge
Quick turn around (on those things that never get done!)
Potential for future support
Marketing opportunity
For employers and employees
Team building Continuous Professional
Development (CPD) Raised profile in the local
community Corporate Social
Responsibility
Further information
Your local CVC (http://www.wcva.org.uk/members-partners/county-voluntary-councils)
http://iive.investinginvolunteers.org.uk/
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