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Improving access to
volunteering from
underrepresented groups
the challenges and solutionsElaine Goddard – Sheffield City Council
Volunteering – what do we
mean?
Title
Unavoidable Tensions?Volunteer
priority
Client
priority
Ad hoc
hours
Adding
value
Displacing
jobs
Reliable
service
Priority of the organisation
Vol commitment vs Org Need
Damaging or enhancing?
Volunteering improves health
and wellbeing
but
the people who would benefit
most are less likely to
volunteer
Introduction to Community
Development and Health
• Running since 1997
• Engages people at their pace
• Builds on existing skills and interests
So,
• Have a go….!!!!!
Currently in Sheffield…
• Multi sector Volunteering Strategy
• Building on a culture where helping others for free is “just what we do”
• Personal motivation and benefits to volunteering
• Strategic buy in – helping the City achieve its goals
Elaine GoddardCommunity Services Manager
(health and wellbeing)
elaine.goddard@sheffield.gov.uk
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