Volunteering
Whether you are interested in volunteering OR an organisation looking for volunteers, we can help you.
Volunteer Centre Barnet supports and promotes good practices related to volunteer management. We work with various voluntary and community groups practices related to volunteer management, develop volunteering opportunities and offer brokerage service to the residents of the London Borough of Barnet (aged 18 and above), matching them with suitable volunteering opportunities as per their skills and interest.
Volunteer Centre Barnet is accredited by Volunteering England to fulfil 6 core functions - brokerage, marketing, good practice development, developing volunteering opportunities, policy response & campaigning, and strategic development The volunteer centre is part of CommUNITY Barnet and we work in partnership with Greater London Volunteering, Barnet Council, Pro- Active North London, Youth and Connexions and Barnet Sports Development team.
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Would you like to volunteer?
Step 1
- Download the Volunteer Registration Form, complete it and send it back to us on volunteer@communitybarnet.org.uk as a word doc. attachment OR post it to Volunteer Centre Barnet, CommUNITY Barnet, 52 Moxon Street, Barnet, Herts EN5 5TS
Step 2
- You can view all our opportunities in Barnet by visiting the Do-it Website
Step 3
- If you need advice and help and would like to make an appointment with an advisor please call us on 0208 364 8400 ext 222/215/224
For Organisations Looking for Volunteers
Are you looking for volunteers?
Step 1
- Download the registration form (if you are not registered with us already), fill it in and send it back to volunteer@communitybarnet.org.uk
Step 2
- Download the Opportunity Registration form here (for each type of role you have in your organisation), fill it in and send it back to volunteer@communitybarnet.org.uk
Step 3
- If you would like to discuss any aspect of involving volunteers please call Volunteer Centre Barnet on 020 8364 8400 ext 215/224/223
The Volunteer Centre runs regular training events on various aspects of Volunteer Management. In addition to that every quarter we host the 'Volunteer Coordinators Forum' for Volunteer Coordinators and Managers from the various voluntary and community groups in Barnet, to share and discuss some of the key points around good practices related to Volunteer Management. We invite a guest speaker and refreshments are provided as well! If you are interested in receiving further information on these please do get in touch with us on 0208 83648400 ext 223/215
GLV’s - Experts in Volunteering Programme
Volunteer Centre Barnet hosts the ‘North London Development Worker' for Greater London Volunteering (GLV) Expert in Volunteering Programme. ‘Experts in Volunteering' are working closely with London based volunteer centres and voluntary involving organisations to provide an increased level of support and guidance around volunteer management. Organisations can sign up to a London Charter that declares their commitment to good practice in volunteer management, and will have the opportunity to access one to one support, training and resources, and action learning sets. And most importantly, it's free!
For more information, please contact - Lisa Robbins - 0208 3648400 ext 215 or visit the Experts in Volunteering website
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'MAKE A DIFFERENCE!' Introduction to Volunteering Course
Free 6 Week Course delivered by Barnet College in Partnership with Volunteer Centre Barnet
Length of Course: 6 weeks
Date: Tuesdays - Starts 21 February 2012
Time: 10am to 12.30pm
Location: Rainbow Community Centre, Dollis Valley Way, Barnet
Your will:
- Learn how volunteering can help you achieve your own personal goals * Build self-confidence
- Develop your communication skills
- Make new friends * Have fun
Enrolment session is on Tuesday 14 February at 10am. Please bring ID (passport or driving licence) and National Insurance number.
For more information please call Jan Brennan on 020 8266 4284.
