How will your organisation benefit from the 2012 Games? More volunteers? Could be!
Over the next 2 years, excitment in the Olympic Games will increase, and so to will interest in volunteering.
How could this affect voluntary organisations, sports clubs and arts groups based in Hertfordshire?
It could increase the number and diversity of volunteers within organisations. This has to be a "plus" so please read on ...!
Inspiration and Legacy from the London 2012 Games
It is anticipated that many people will develop an interest in volunteering as a result of the Olympics. Volunteering England and Youthnet are working with Volunteer Centres to encourage organisations to develop new and exciting voluntary opportunities to ensure this interest brings long term benefits to local organisations and communities.
How can your organisation get involved? You can start by creating London 2012 Games inspired opportunities. Volunteer Centres are particularly interested in developing opportunities for volunteering in arts, culture and environment with Hertfordshire groups and clubs. We are now able to tag opportunities that have been inspired by the Games and these opportunities will be highlighted on various websites including on the 25th Hour.
2012 WORKSHOPS -
DIARY DATES
November 4th 2010 6.30pm - 9.30pm - a 2012 Workshop for groups, organisations and clubs that would like to create London 2012 Games inspired opportunities. Invitations coming soon. Venue: Hanbury Manor, Ware. Hertfordshire
February 22nd 2011. 9.30am - 12.30pm. Venue: Cheshunt Marriott Hotel, Broxbourne
Useful links:-
- Guide to Creating Volunteering Opportunities inspired by the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
- Sports Clubs - see how Volunteer Centres can help you find the volounteers you need.
- Register with your local Volunteer Centre.
Click below for copies of the Inspiration and Legacy 2012 Games leaflets:-
Volunteer Centres in Hertfordshire will be working with national, regional, countywide and local organisations to make sure that Hertfordshire benefits from the Olympics, especially in achieving a legacy of increased volunteering activity. Some of our partners are:-