Charter Chatter: Environment
The 1st of June is a very exciting time in the wonderful world of volunteering with the beginning of Volunteers' Week as well as the Experts in Volunteering project's 2nd birthday. The European Year of Volunteering theme, and therefore focus of this Charter Chatter for May and June, is environment.
The tour associated with the European Year of Volunteering has now been postponed to October.
Case study of the month
Have a look at our new video case study showcasing the environmental volunteering projects of Hammersmith Community Gardens Association.
Quick Tips of the month
To market your volunteer programmes utilise internet and social media rather than printing posters etc
Consider having an Environmental Champion in your organisation
Do you have an Environmental Policy?
Ensure your volunteers are happy in their environment by getting feedback formally or informally
Reports, Research & Resources
IVR Evidence Bank ‘Making volunteering easier’ the story of environmental volunteering in South West England, July 2009, Jennifer Russell
Envirowise offers free, independent support to your organisation helping you to become more resource efficient and save money.
VANBriefingxtra, Making your group even more environmentally-friendly
Volunteer Centre Brighton & Hove Social Media Tool Kit
Training and Events
Planning for volunteers 8 June
Mental Health Awareness for Volunteer Managers 8 June
Volunteer Recruitment & Induction made Easy 21 June
Policies & Procedures - Getting the Essentials You Need in Place 22 June
Problem Solving/or How to say no to a volunteer 6th July
£500 going once, going twice......
Fancing going as an individual or a group to volunteer temporarily in Scotland with up to £500 to cover individual expenses? Lots of environmental projects as well as many others check out http://www.peoplemakingwaves.org.uk/thewaveoffriendship
As an organisation, there will be many things you’re already doing well. Why not share them with others via expertsinvolunteering.org.uk Email jennifer@glv.org.uk who will upload them onto the resource section of our website as examples of good practice.
If you'd like to continue this Charter Chatter theme please go to Association of Volunteer Managers with the focus on What easy steps do you take in your organisation to make it that little bit greener? Or perhaps you have other issues linked to environmental volunteering? Get an online discussion going and get support from fellow volunteer managers!