Including new helpline, online forms, response teams & support from local groups Our Community Response helpline is open We’ve opened a new dedicated helpline as part of our Covic-19 Community Response. We’re working alongside our citizens and local organisations to make sure that together we can all support our […]
What’s It Really Like to Volunteer?
Hear From Three Local Volunteers About What They Do and Why… Graham’s Story “Being new to the area, I’ve been able to make new friends.” WHO?: Graham is a Warehouse Volunteer at The Welcome Centre Food Bank in Huddersfield WHAT?: He drives the van to collect donations and sorts them […]
Volunteer Training: Could You Be a Welcome Mentor?
#kirkleeswelcomes! Community spirit was in full swing at Ravensthorpe Community Centre last week for the TSL Kirklees Migration Team’s Welcome Mentor training. It was an amazing turnout, with all 15 trainees wanting to be matched with a recent migrant, asylum seeker or refugee and help them feel welcome and settle […]
Kirklees Council Employee Supported Volunteering Opportunities
Latest Kirklees Council Volunteering Opportunities – February to April 2020 We are delighted to be working with Kirklees Council on their new Employee Volunteering Scheme. It allows every Council Employee 2 days paid volunteering every year and to give something back to their community. The Business Volunteering Team at Volunteering […]