Sometimes people need a bit of extra support to volunteer and to overcome barriers such as a lack of confidence and motivation, difficulty communicating, problems completing application forms or anxiety about travelling to unfamiliar venues and meeting new people.
Our Supported Volunteering service helps people who have a mental health or other long-term condition to access and sustain volunteering and to enjoy the benefits of volunteering activity, such as:
- Improved health and wellbeing
- Increased self-confidence, self- esteem and sense of worth
- Routine and structure
- Increased social interaction
- Improved skills, experience and CV
By offering one-to-one support and volunteer training, we can help people to volunteer with other organisations and to get involved with VODA’s own volunteering projects, including:
Testimonials
“Thank you so much I never thought I’d be working again and this is such a boost to me”
“I am enjoying my placement and hope my volunteering will lead to paid employment”
Good Neighbours
Helping residents of North Tyneside with small, odd jobs on a casual basis
Social Action in North Tyneside (SAINT)
Supports people facing barriers such as mental health issues to volunteer
STEM Innovation Project
Volunteering opportunities in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics fields
Contact us to find out more.