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"We are a town united" - how one community has responded to the Coronavirus

01 Jun, 2020by Steve NunnCase Study, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Mental health, News Article, Press Release, South Norfolk, Support for organisations and communities, Volunteering

At CAN we’ve seen the spectrum of community groups forming in response to the Coronavirus pandemic, seeking to help their vulnerable and isolated residents. We have, and are, helping many of them with safeguarding, insurance and legal advice and volunteer management, under the auspices of our existing Good Neighbour scheme network.

There are some inspiring examples of communities coming together during the Coronavirus pandemic, and one south Norfolk town has shown how it can be done. 

VCSE groups adapting to service delivery during COVID-19

14 May, 2020by Steve NunnCase Study, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Health and social care, News Article, Support for organisations and communities, Volunteering

We know that many voluntary and community groups are experiencing severe operating constraints currently, not least the inability to engage directly with clients and service users. One of the great characteristics of the VCSE sector, however, is the ability to adapt and improvise to meet the need. 

Volunteers Week article: GNS – a community volunteering case study

06 Jun, 2017by Clare FianderInformation, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Volunteering

Volunteers Week runs from Thurs 1st to Weds 7th June.  To support and celebrate organisations who work with volunteers we will be sharing an article for each day of the event.

Volunteers Week article: 10 Good Reasons to Volunteer

05 Jun, 2017by Clare FianderInformation, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Volunteering

Volunteers Week runs from Thurs 1st to Weds 7th June.  To support and celebrate organisations who work with volunteers we will be sharing an article for each day of the event.

Volunteers Week article: Recruiting volunteers

04 Jun, 2017by Clare FianderInformation, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Volunteering

Volunteers Week runs from Thurs 1st to Weds 7th June.  To support and celebrate organisations who work with volunteers we will be sharing an article for each day of the event.

Volunteers Week article: Why do people volunteer?

03 Jun, 2017by Clare FianderInformation, advice and guidance, Volunteering

Volunteers Week runs from Thurs 1st to Weds 7th June.  To support and celebrate organisations who work with volunteers we will be sharing an article for each day of the event.

Volunteers Week article: Keeping volunteers - Tips and Advice

02 Jun, 2017by Clare FianderInformation, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Volunteering

Volunteers Week runs from Thurs 1st to Weds 7th June.  To support and celebrate organisations who work with volunteers we will be sharing an article for each day of the event.

Volunteers Week article: Managing volunteers – getting it right from the start

01 Jun, 2017by Clare FianderInformation, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Volunteering

Volunteers Week runs from Thurs 1st to Weds 7th June.  To support and celebrate organisations who work with volunteers we will be sharing an article for each day of the event.

Volunteering and Benefits Guidance

17 Aug, 2016by Clare FianderInformation, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Volunteering

NCVO has published guidance for potential volunteers who are concerned that volunteering could affect their state benefits.  

Managing and retaining volunteers - advise for VCSE organisations

16 May, 2016by Clare FianderInformation, advice and guidance, Support for organisations and communities, Volunteering

Recruiting and retaining volunteers is a key issue for many VCSE organisations.

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