Volunteering in Argyll and Bute has been one of our strengths for many years however following a huge community effort during the pandemic there is a feeling of volunteer fatigue which we would like to explore with your help. In addition, there is also the challenge of the cost-of-living crisis for many of the people who work with us and use our services, and this is combined with rising energy costs for organisations that manage community buildings.
We are inviting you to a Volunteering Conference in the Inveraray Inn, Inveraray followed by a networking lunch on the 9th of December. The conference will also be available online for those that can't make it in person.
We have a full agenda for the day and look forward to welcoming* organisations and volunteers from across Argyll & Bute.
Expenses of up to £50 can be reclaimed, please use the form below and return it to laurenmartin@argylltsi.org.uk .
We have also created a survey that will help us and our partners to understand the nature of these challenges and will help us advocate and campaign for change – both locally and nationally. The survey is availble for anyone in the community to complete to give us a complete overview of the health of our sector. The initial findings will be presented at the Volunteering Conference
To complete the survey, click the button below.
We are inviting you to a Volunteering Conference in the Inveraray Inn, Inveraray followed by a networking lunch on the 9th of December. The conference will also be available online for those that can't make it in person.
We have a full agenda for the day and look forward to welcoming* organisations and volunteers from across Argyll & Bute.
Expenses of up to £50 can be reclaimed, please use the form below and return it to laurenmartin@argylltsi.org.uk .
We have also created a survey that will help us and our partners to understand the nature of these challenges and will help us advocate and campaign for change – both locally and nationally. The survey is availble for anyone in the community to complete to give us a complete overview of the health of our sector. The initial findings will be presented at the Volunteering Conference
To complete the survey, click the button below.
Agenda
10am - Opening words – Jenni Minto Scottish National Party MSP for Argyll and Bute
10.10 - Cost of living crisis and volunteering presentation followed by Q&A– Debbie Maltman, Research and Evaluation Volunteer Scotland
10.40 - Volunteering Practice in Argyll and Bute – Lorraine King and Michael France, Argyll Wellbeing Hub
11.05 - Argyll and Bute Volunteering Portal – Chris Martin, Team Kinetic
• Overview of Portal
• Benefits of the volunteer portal for VIO’s
• Argyll and Bute volunteering portal planned improvement
11.30 - Comfort Break
11.45 - The Volunteer Experience through the eyes of a volunteer – Lewis McMartin Volunteer with Project 81, Helensburgh
12.05 - Exploring volunteer wellbeing, trauma, and emotional resilience in volunteers – Nicola Porciani, Volunteering Development Manager CHAS
12.30 - Argyll and Bute Volunteer Survey results - Takki Sulaiman, Chief Executive Argyll and Bute Third Sector Interface
• How are volunteers feeling
• Lessons from the pandemic
• Improving the volunteering experience
12.55 - Volunteering in Argyll and Bute video
Close with Networking Lunch
**Agenda may be subject to change
***If attending in person, please note any specific dietary requirements.
***If attending in person, please note any specific dietary requirements.
