Volunteering Community of Practice
Hello we are Staffordshire Community Learning. Welcome to our Volunteering Community of Practice
This webpage has been designed to support volunteers across the county of Staffordshire providing a space where information can be accessed about volunteering opportunities, training links, information to support volunteers and share best practice. In addition there is also a space for you to post any questions related to volunteering via the volunteer forum.
What does the term volunteer mean?
A person who willingly helps others without being paid for their time and contributions.
What are the benefits of volunteering?
Anyone can volunteer. It can be very rewarding and is a great way to:
- meet new people.
- gain new or use existing skills.
- get valuable experience.
- make a big difference to your community.
Volunteering also develops many key personal or employability skills for the individual, helping them to progress in work and life. Being part of a community volunteers can increase self-confidence by interacting with others and having a sense of purpose. Volunteering opportunities may also be set in placements that match the individual’s employment aspirations and so provides a great opportunity to build up valuable work-related experience before applying for full or part time paid roles.
What can I expect when becoming a volunteer?
Organisations such as charities really value the work done by volunteers and will ensure your time is fully supported and make it the best possible experience.
Training will be provided for you to carry out the role. This may include specific training to meet regulations or standards such as Health & Safety, First Aid, or manual handling. Other training may include things such as induction to the venue and facilities, attending team meetings or shadowing other staff members.
As a non-paid member of staff the organisation values your time and will do their best to accommodate your availability to attend.
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East Staffs Locality Forum - 25th Jun 2026, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Market Place Forum taking place at Riverside Church, Market Place, Burton, DE14 1LD
Book a table now! Bring your banners/displays, leaflets and info to showcase your organisation, and network with others in person.
Plus nominate your volunteers to say a public thank you as part of the Volunteer Recognition celebration.
Please book your place by emailing sharon.wright@supportstaffordshire.org.uk
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Tamworth Locality Forum - 24rd Jun 2026, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Market Place Forum taking place at Dosthill Boys Club, Cadogan Road, Dosthill, Tamworth, B77 1PQ
Book a table now! Bring your banners/displays, leaflets and info to showcase your organisation, and network with others in person.
Plus nominate your volunteers to say a public thank you as part of the Volunteer Recognition celebration.
Please book your place by emailing claire.ferris@supportstaffordshire.org.uk
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Staffordshire Moorlands Locality Forum - 23rd Jun 2026, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Market Place Forum taking place at Salvation Army Hall, Salisbury Street, Leek, ST13 5EE
Book a table now! Bring your banners/displays, leaflets and info to showcase your organisation, and network with others in person.
Plus nominate your volunteers to say a public thank you as part of the Volunteer Recognition celebration.
Please book your place by emailing celia.muir@supportstaffordshire.org.uk
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Cannock Locality Forum - 23 Jun 2026, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Market Place Forum taking place at Lea Hall Miners Club, Sandy Lane, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2LB
Book a table now! Bring your banners/displays, leaflets and info to showcase your organisation, and network with others in person.
Plus nominate your volunteers to say a public thank you as part of the Volunteer Recognition celebration.
Please book your place by emailing caroline.davis@supportstaffordshire.org.uk or jackie.owen@supportstaffordshire.org.uk
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Stafford Locality Forum - 18 Jun 2026, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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Market Place Forum taking place at Rising Brook Community Church, Church, Burton Square, Stafford, ST17 9LT
Book a table now! Bring your banners/displays, leaflets and info to showcase your organisation, and network with others in person.
Plus nominate your volunteers to say a public thank you as part of the Volunteer Recognition celebration.
Please book your place by emailing philippa.godding@supportstaffordshire.org.uk
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Lichfield District Locality Forum - 17 Jun 2026, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Market Place Forum taking place at Burntwood Memorial Institute, Rugeley Road, Burntwood, WS7 9BE
Book a table now! Bring your banners/displays, leaflets and info to showcase your organisation, and network with others in person.
Plus nominate your volunteers to say a public thank you as part of the Volunteer Recognition celebration.
Please book your place by emailing nicola.bannister@supportstaffordshire.org.uk
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South Staffs Locality Forum - 11 Jun 2026, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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Market Place Forum taking place at Lakeside Suite, Perton Civic Centre, Church Road, Perton, WV6 7PD
Book a table now! Bring your banners/displays, leaflets and info to showcase your organisation, and network with others in person.
Plus nominate your volunteers to say a public thank you as part of the Volunteer Recognition celebration.
Please book your place by emailing anne.saxon@supportstaffordshire.org.uk
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Newcastle Locality Forum - 04 Jun 2026, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Market Place Forum taking place at St Wulstan’s Community Centre,
Book a table now! Bring your banners/displays, leaflets and info to showcase your organisation, and network with others in person.
Plus nominate your volunteers to say a public thank you as part of the Volunteer Recognition celebration.
Please book your place by emailing jamie.wells@supportstaffordshire.org.uk
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Volunteers’ Week Is Here!
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Volunteers’ Week is back this week (Mon 2 – Sun 8 June) and it’s time to celebrate all things volunteering!
This week we’ll be celebrating 41 years of Volunteers’ Week in the UK by honouring the incredible contributions of volunteers who make our communities stronger every day. Without these amazing volunteers, our communities would look very different.
Volunteers are generally quiet do-ers and not often forthcoming into the spotlight, so this week is the time to say a huge THANK YOU to them and recognise and celebrate all that they do. There’s lots of resources on the volunteers’ week website here www.volunteersweek.org to help you to celebrate and say thank you.
We’ll be thanking our volunteers across the county at all of the Locality Forums this month – find your local forum here June Locality Forums We’ve also been hard at work chatting to volunteers across the county about what they love about volunteering, and you’ll be able to read their interviews on our website and social media throughout this month.
Thank you to all those volunteers who agreed to be contacted, and a massive thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers going amazing things across the county!
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Volunteer Mentor Information Session 14th April
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https://supportstaffordshire.org.uk/volunteer-mentor-information-session-14th-april/
Action Tutoring partners with schools to provide cost-effective, evidence-based tutoring that supports pupils facing disadvantage to unlock their full potential. They are currently looking for volunteer Maths or English tutors to join their team.
If you’re interested in finding out more about this brilliant organisation and the roles, they are hosting a 30 minute information session for anyone to log on to on Tuesday 14th April, 4.30pm to 5pm.
It’s free to attend and you’ll be able to find out about applying as well as ask questions to a member of staff.
- Volunteer as a tutor with Action Tutoring!
- Tuesday 14th April, 4.30 to 5pm
To find out more and book a place please click on the link above.
