Volunteering
How we can help you or your organisation
Our Volunteer Centre has been long established in Rotherham, providing support to groups and organisations who work with volunteers, and supporting and promoting opportunities to individuals who would like to volunteer themselves.
We also champion the role of volunteers in many other ways, including annual celebration events and a variety of training opportunities. Please click on the option below to find out more about how we can support you!
👈 I want to volunteer
Volunteering can help you make new friends, connect with your community, build your confidence and develop new skills. We are here to help you find the right role for you! There are a number of ways that you can start your volunteering journey.
Click here to browse and apply for a variety of roles on our connecting website
Book in for a chat over the phone
Book in for a face-to-face appointment
Come along to one of our “Introduction to Volunteering” workshops. We host them 4 times a year.
Please contact Kerry our Volunteer and Group Support Manager on 07716 919416 or email kerry.mcgrath@varotherham.org.uk to find out more.
👈 I need volunteers
If you are a group or organisation looking for volunteers, there are several ways we can help you get started.
Register and upload your roles directly onto our connecting website.
Come along to our Volunteer Coordinators Network meetings. They happen 6 times per year and open to anyone who manages or coordinates volunteers.
We also deliver training for volunteer coordinators; these are advertised through our events system and delve into management skills and good practice support.
Please contact Kerry our Volunteer and Group Support Manager on 07716 919416 or email her kerry.mcgrath@varotherham.org.uk to find out more.
👈 Employer Supported Volunteering
If you are a local businesses or organisation looking to organise a team building or volunteering day, we create a brochure packed full of local projects that need support. Please get in touch with Kerry to find out more.
Kerry McGrath, Volunteer and Group Support Manager | 07716 919416 or email her kerry.mcgrath@varotherham.org.uk.
Rotherham Volunteer Management Award
The Volunteer Management Award (formerly "kitemark") is a mark of good practice and excellence in relation to volunteer management processes. It’s not accredited, but it’s locally recognised and means that volunteers can have peace of mind when applying to organisations who hold the award.
How do I apply?
All you need to do is contact us for an application form and collate and submit the evidence to us.
How long does it last for?
It lasts for 6 years from the date of your issued certificate. After 3 years, we will invite you to submit a renewals form, advising us of any changes. After 6 years, you will need to re-submit all evidence for the award again.
Is it a lot of work?
No, it’s likely that you’ve got most of the evidence already, it might just be a case of collating it into the different sections on the form. For some of the criteria, you will need to submit a short narrative.
How do I submit it?
Most people choose to collate the evidence and email it over to us, but we can accept paper copies, brought together in a folder or ring binder.
How do I find out more?
For any more informaton about this award please contact Kerry McGrath our Volunteer and Group Support Manager via email kerry.mcgrath@varotherham.org.uk or telephone 07716 919416.