HOW DID YOU START VOLUNTEERING? I have volunteered across many organisations since 2009. Sometimes I seek opportunities on social media or through word of mouth. Other times as is the case with Kirklees Visual Impairment Network I first attended as a service user and then wanted to get more involved. […]
Kirklees Visual Impairment Network value their Volunteers
Kirklees Visual Impairment Network (KVIN) is a user led organisation that runs drop in sessions throughout Kirklees for people with visual impairments. Their aim is to enhance the lives of visually impaired people through promoting the benefits of peer support and the use of technology to aid independence. KVIN have […]
Walk for charity
Heights Federation are looking for volunteers to help out at their community gala and Heights Ultra Trail runs. The event is being organised to promote their wonderful Colne Valley area and aims to raise funds for three small rural primary schools and other local groups. Heights schools are located on […]
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 […]