Volunteers' Week 2nd to 8th June
Help us log 100 hours of volunteering and celebrate 100 years of Stoke-on-Trent!
Join Us in Making a Difference!
This week, we’re inviting all apprentices to come together and log 100 hours of volunteering as we celebrate 100 years of Stoke-on-Trent! Let’s unite our efforts to give back to our community and showcase the incredible spirit of our apprentices. Don’t worry if you are not based in Stoke on Trent, we'd still like you to volunteer and give back to your community.
There Are So Many Ways to Volunteer – Here Are Just a Few to Get You Started:
Organise a Team Activity
- Plan an office bake sale and donate proceeds to charity
- Set up a food drive or hygiene product collection for a local charity
- Host a “lunch and learn” with a guest speaker from a local charity
- Run a clothing or toy donation campaign
Support a Local Cause
- Volunteer at a local foodbank or soup kitchen
- Help out at an animal rescue centre (walking dogs, cleaning, etc.)
- Support a local community garden or allotment project
- Help paint/refresh a community centre
- Share specific skills you may have. E.g. if you’re into STEM, can you run a STEM session for a youth group, or could you review a business plan or policies for a small organisation?
Go Informal
- Organise or join a community litter pick
- Help a neighbour with shopping, gardening, or errands
- Cook a meal for someone in need or a local support group
- Write letters or create care packages for care homes or hospital patients
- Collect and donate books for local libraries or schools
No idea is too small. Every hour matters, and every act of kindness counts!
What's next?
1. Volunteer Hours: Participate in local volunteering activities and log your hours on OneFile using the instructions available here. Aim for our collective goal of 100 hours!
2. No idea where to get started? If you don’t have any volunteering lined up, don’t worry! If you live or work in Stoke-on-Trent/North Staffordshire, you can register your interest on the form below and we'll share your details with VAST.
Who are VAST?
VAST have been supporting communities in Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire for over 100 years.
They are a charity dedicated to developing a thriving Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector to improve the quality of life for local communities.
You can take a look at the opportunities being advertised with VAST here: https://vast.org.uk/volunteering/.
Why Volunteer?
- Make a positive impact in our community
- Gain valuable experience and skills
- Develop skills and knowledge not covered through your apprenticeship
- Connect with fellow apprentices and organizations
- Celebrate our city’s centenary in a meaningful way!
Let’s reach our goal together!
If you are already involved in volunteering, please log your hours in Onefile following the guidance here
If you don’t currently volunteer and would like help, please register your interest on the form below and we’ll share your details with VAST. Once you are participating you can log your hours.
Together, we can make a difference in all our local communities and celebrate Stoke-on-Trent’s rich history!
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