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:
Good Neighbours
Helping residents of North Tyneside with small, odd jobs on a casual basis
Search and register for local volunteering opportunities using our Volunteer Database. Start your volunteering journey here! Please note: this link will open up a new URL – www.voda.getvolunteering.co.uk. You can return to the VODA website at any time by closing the new tab, or clicking VODA in the top right hand corner of the Volunteer Database.
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”
