Many of those involved in delivering the Strategy have not historically worked together, despite the fact that they often have similar or complimentary aims. By taking part in the speed-dating event at Voluntary Action Sheffield, many of those partners were able to engage in one-to-one discussions with each other to find out about each other’s work and how they will be delivering their part of the Volunteering Strategy. The result was an action plan to which every delivery partner contributed several actions that they agreed to implement, from referring clients to other partners’ volunteering opportunities, to supplying colleagues with information on volunteer training, to taking part in strategic meetings to discuss employer-supported volunteering arrangements. There were also many ‘added bonuses’ in the form of different agencies arranging to work more closely together in general, not just regarding volunteering but in promoting their overall services to each other’s clients. And who knows, perhaps love, or at least success, will blossom!
The Action Plan can be viewed by clicking on the link on the right...
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