| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 16/03/07 | Towards Excellence in Salford |
Salford Volunteer Centre Holds it's first 'Towards Excellence' Awards Ceremony
Salford Volunteer Centre held it's first 'Towards Excellence' Awards Ceremony on February 8th. The event which took place at Salford University, saw five local organisations receive certificates and plaques to make their achievement in coming through an intensive programme that promotes good practice in diversity and volunteering. The 'Towards Excellence in Volunteering' programme is funded by money from the Big Lottery Fund and aims to develop best practice around working with volunteers throughout Salford. It focuses on developing and supporting five organisations each year to increase Diversity through Good Practice in Volunteering.
The five groups receiving the awards:
Start in Salford - an arts-based organisation with an innovative and holistic approach to involving people experiencing mental ill-health as volunteers
Ordsall Community Cafe - a new venture which has created a foundation for involving and valuing diverse people and skills from across local community
The Lowry - a major (some would say 'posh'!) arts venue that has made great strides in attracting a more diverse range of volunteers who are more truly reflective of the local community.
Homestart Salford -aimed at supporting parents, HomeStart was looking to build on diversity by increasing the range of volunteer roles and opportunities available and looking at ways to attract new trustee.
Childline Northwest -identified and a gap and set out successfully to recruit young Asian woman as volunteers for the helpline.
Two organisation's, Start in Salford and Childline Northwest, received the additional accolade of achieving a commendation for 'Outstanding Commitment'
Year Two of the programme is already under way and we look forward to further celebrations next year.
For more information about 'Towards Excellence' please click on the link below;
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