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
More Kirklees Council Volunteering Opportunities in December & January We’re adding more volunteering opportunities specifically for Kirklees Council employees all the time. These are part of the new Employee Volunteering Scheme that gives all staff 2 paid volunteering days per year. The latest opportunities (below) are all with Kirkwood […]