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Our United Kingdom partner bodies

Volunteering sector

  • Do-It (on-line database of volunteering opportunities)
    This site provides details of volunteering opportunities throughout the UK and is powered by an on-line database of current vacancies. Do-It allows users to search by postcode, type of organisation and type of work.
  • Association of Volunteer Managers
    Set up to facilitate and support effective peer-to-peer networking of those involved in volunteer management locally, regionally and nationally across England
  • TimeBank
    This BBC supported campaign gives you the opportunity to share your time and skills with your community. The site allows you to register your details in order to receive a list of organisations in your area that need help, and which match your interests.
  • CSV (Community Service Volunteers)
    Large scale provider of volunteering opportunities in the UK. CSV also supports training and education initiatives.
  • V
    V aims to inspire young people (16-25) into volunteering
  • i-volunteer
    Social network for people who love everything and anything to do with volunteering.
  • Red Foundation
    Red Foundation is a not for profit community interest company promoting social action and volunteering. Aim to help organisations develop their volunteering programmes through affordable consultancy.
  • Volunteer Genie
    This site is specifically designed to help charities use the power of the media to recruit volunteers
  • Youth Action Network
    A network organisation that supports and develops a range of youth volunteering projects accross England.
  • Volunteerirng-Wales.net
    A web site for people who want to find out about specific volunteering opportunities in Wales.
  • Society Guardian - Volunteering section
    Up to date news coverage on volunteering issues from the on-line version of The Guardian newspaper
  • Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme (RSVP)
    Promotes volunteering by older people and matches individuals with local voluntary opportunities. It operates across Great Britain with more than 5,000 volunteers and aims to involve as many people as possible over the age of fifty.
  • Reach
    Recruits people of all ages and backgrounds throughout the UK with specific business, professional, managerial or technical career experience.
  • Office of the third sector
    The Government office with overall responsibility for the voluntary and community sector.
  • Community Development Foundation
    Works to promote the idea and practice of community development.
  • Hospice Information
    A major source of information on hospice and palliative care in the UK and overseas
  • NAVSM
    An association exclusively supporting voluntary services managers in England working within the Health and Social care services.

Useful non-profit sector resources

  • National Council for Voluntary Organisations
    Umbrella body for the voluntary(non-profit) sector in England.
  • NAVCA (National Association for Voluntary and Community Action)
    The national voice of local voluntary and community sector infrastructure in England
  • Third Sector
    Up to date news on issues effecting the voluntary and not for profit sector in the UK
  • Compact Voice
    Provide help and guidance on issues relating to the compact between the government and the voluntary sector.
  • NICVA - Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action
    Umbrella body for the voluntary and community sector in Northern Ireland
  • Active Citizenship Centre
    Home Office web site which provides information on the range of ways in which citizens can 'take part'.
  • CharityJOB
    An on-line resource for people seeking jobs in the UK charity sector
  • Age Concern (England)
    The leading charitable movement in England concerned with ageing and older people.
  • Directory of Social Change
    Publish a wide range of literature and provide training courses on the management and finance of voluntary organisations. Also run the annual Charity Fair event.
  • The Media Trust
    The Media Trust is a charity which works in partnership with the media industry to meet the communications needs of the voluntary sector. One of the services the Media Trust offers is The Media Resource which identifies the skills of media professionals and matches these with the communications needs of voluntary organisations.
  • Vol Resource
    Information resource for voluntary sector organisations (small and large). Includes information on the legal and financial aspects of running a voluntary organisation, suppliers of services to the voluntary sector and a paid and volunteer jobs section.
  • Sandy Adirondack
    Freelance management and training consultant for the voluntary sector, includes a page of up-to-date legal information for voluntary organisations.
  • The Council of Healthcare Regulatory Excellence
    Our primary purpose is to promote the health, safety and wellbeing of patients to the public. www.chre.org.uk
  • EQUIP - Electronic Quality Information for the Public - an NHS website which signposts members of the public to useful health and social care websites that have been quality-checked and has a directory of over 4200 support groups and services both national and local to the West Midlands and checked regularly.

Funding

Research organisations

European and International

Europe wide
  • European Volunteer Centre (CEV)
    Volunteering England is a member of the European Volunteer Centre (CEV). CEV aims to be an effective voice for volunteering in Europe, strengthen the infrastructure for volunteering, promote volunteering and make it more effective.

Global

  • World Volunteer Web
    UN web site providing information about volunteerism worldwide
  • International Association of Volunteer Effort
    Has a mission to promote, celebrate, and strengthen volunteerism worldwide.
  • UNITeS
    The United Nations Information Technology Service (UNITeS) is a global volunteer initiative that allows volunteers from any country to give their skills and time to extend the opportunities of the digital revolution to developing countries.
  • United Nations Volunteers
    Places qualified experienced and motivated people in developing countries as volunteer specialists and field workers.

European agencies

Ireland

  • Volunteer Resource Centre
    The Volunteer Resource Centre promotes, supports and facilitates volunteering in the Republic of Ireland.

France

Belgium

Germany

Italy

Spain

Czech Republic

Romania

Ukraine

Slovakia

Estonia

Norway

Denmark

Middle East

Israel

Lebanon

Asia

China

Japan

Philippines

Singapore

Hong Kong

Africa

South America

Brazil

Mexico

North America

United States

  • Energize
    Leading international training, consulting and publishing firm specialising in volunteerism. President Susan Ellis is recognised as a guru on volunteering issues.
  • Independent Sector
    National leadership forum working to encourage giving, volunteering and not for profit initiative and citizen action.
  • Points of Light Foundation
    Works to engage more people more effectively in volunteer community service to help solve serious social problems. Includes links to Volunteer Centre's throughout the US.

Canada

  • Volunteer Canada
    The national charitable umbrella organisation of Canadian volunteer centres.

Oceania

Australia

New Zealand

Virtual (on-line) volunteering

  • Online Volunteering
    This site which is managed by UN Volunteers contains a wide range of online volunteering opportunies with organisations working in developing countries.
  • Virtual Volunteering Project
    US based site that allows you to contribute your skills without leaving your home or office. Contains extensive information and advice on virtual volunteering as well as links to agencies that provide on-line volunteering opportunities. A must see site for anyone considering virtual volunteering or for organisations who would like to recruit on-line volunteers.

Volunteer Awards

Employee volunteering/ corporate community involvement

Training/qualifications

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