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Across the UK 20.1 million people volunteered via a group, club, or organisation between 2017 and 2018, and over one in five people volunteer at least once a month. A small amount of compassion will improve someones day or even their week, but this is not just a one way experience. Volunteering can help improve your own health and develop your skills<\/a> – no one said it had to be boring! You don’t just need to stack shelves in a library. <\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Leo
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“Don’t spend your precious time asking “Why isn’t the world a better place?” It will only be time wasted. The question to ask is “How can I make it better?” To that there is an answer.” <\/p>\nLeo buscaglia <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Why volunteer locally?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Volunteering locally can help expand communities by uniting people in a common cause. But most people have no idea of how and where to begin. Don’t worry! Here is some inspiration and practical help on how you can start to make a small difference go along way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be apart of your local Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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74th Silverdale Scout group <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Scouting first began in the early 20th century founded by Robert Baden Powell. Attracting boys and girls from all age ranges to participate in a variety of educational, and fun activities focused on the outdoors. Scouting groups heavily rely on volunteers to run weekly club meetings and trips. Could you help in your community? <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was a part of The Silverdale 74th scout group<\/a> located in the ex-mining village in Stoke on Trent. Personally I have witnessed the true good scouting can have on the local community. Scouting encouraged me to give back to the local community, and help out with local community events and fund raisers. Silverdale scout group also provided me with a second home after I had finished a school day, keeping me occupied and off the streets. I would add that scouting equipped me with many skills and qualities, that are essential for a developing young person. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today The Silverdale scout group continues to grow within the local community. Equipping the younger generation with life skills and valuable behavioral qualities. Over the years Silverdale’s scouting group has matured, but the scouting code remains firmly in place. To help other people at all times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Volunteer at your local sport club <\/h3>\n\n\n
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Swimming Club<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Sports clubs provide a real benefit to the surrounding communities. My son is a part of the local swimming club in Manchester. Swimming is a hobby he is highly enthusiastic and passionate about – which I am very pleased about as a parent. The club does not only provide him with lessons so he can learn how to swim. Better yet, it is also a place where he can chat and giggle with many of his friends from school, and make new ones along the way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However many community clubs suffer from being over crowded and under resourced. Long waiting lists are a result of this overcrowding, in consequence clubs are in desperate need of an extra pair of hands to help out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sports club survey of 2013<\/a> by the Sport and Recreation Alliance, reckoned there were 151,000 sports clubs in existence across the UK. An average club has over 100 members and 24 volunteers. Which is somewhere in the region of 3.6 million volunteers helping out local sports clubs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With participation growing at a greater rate than volunteer recruitment<\/a>, now is a perfect time to find a local sports club you want to help out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Volunteer to help the homeless<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Manchester preventing homelessness <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

TeamKinetic is homegrown in Manchester and we see first hand the increase in homelessness on our cities streets. Deaths in relation to homelessness increased from 7 people in 2010, to 123 in Manchester by 2018. It is estimated that 2,627 people have died from rough sleeping since 2014 across the UK<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However there are opportunities that can help tackle this rising social issue. There are a number of group support networks which aim to help the homeless across many of the big cities within the UK (London, Birmingham, Liverpool). The Street Support network,<\/a> or NightStop<\/a> in Manchester are two examples of many that provide a gateway where prospective volunteers can help the homeless locally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Across the local community of Manchester volunteers from networks such as NightStop can be found to be, allowing homeless people into their own homes for a night. Providing them access to: a hot shower, comfy bed, hot meal, and a friendly ear to console with. These are just some of the basic essentials volunteers are providing that we all take for granted. But can mean the world of difference to someone sleeping rough<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Act Now Not Later <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Find resources below on how you can volunteer today.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Volunteer<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Local accredited volunteer centers<\/a> are everywhere but you may not have even realised it yet. There an excellent way for first time volunteers to get involved, by understanding your interests they can match you with suitable volunteering positions. <\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Try<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

TryVolunteering.com<\/a> ran by TeamKinetic, encourages all people from all walks of life to get involved by volunteering. TryVolunteering.com also allows people to set up accounts as providers, providers can then advertise volunteering opportunities – but don’t worry its all FREE!<\/strong> The simple selfless act of kindness is only one click away, benefiting individuals and communities. <\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Do-it.org\"<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Don’t just do it for yourself, do it for someone else. That’s the true motivation behind volunteering. DoIt <\/a>connects potential volunteers to volunteering opportunities from all around the country. From 1 mile to 50 miles away from you, try DoIt and find the opportunity that best suits you.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Charity<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Charity Job<\/a> is the UK’s largest site for charity jobs and volunteering. Thousands of positions can be found up and down the UK, no matter your location there will be something near you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How TeamKinetic is supporting volunteers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

TeamKinetic encourages communities to expand and be brought together through volunteering. Supporting any organisation which aims to allow volunteers to help make a difference. Helping organisations connect with volunteers in the simplest way possible is a problem our volunteering management software solves.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out more about our volunteer management software <\/a>or contact one of our team members on \u2013 0161 914 5757<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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