Join Voluntary Norfolk and Empowering Communities as we launch the Norfolk Vision for Volunteering!

What is the Norfolk Vision for Volunteering?

The Vision outlines the changing nature of volunteering, the challenges this creates for the local Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector, and a bold call to action for change, with suggestions about how we become better-equipped to meet the needs and interests of volunteers.

What will the Vision launch involve?

At our launch event we will share the findings and key themes from our research, setting out the Vision and a way forward with a wide audience of stakeholders from VCSE organisations, public sector bodies and volunteers. We will be joined by senior stakeholders and decision makers who will share their reflections on the future of volunteering in Norfolk.

There will also be opportunities to discuss the vision themes and feed in your views. We want to hear the voices of a diverse range of people, groups, and organisations, so please join us, and bring your experience and perspectives to help us to shape a shared strategy for Volunteering in Norfolk.

Our speakers include:

Lucy Hogg, Director of VCSE Infrastructure, Voluntary Norfolk will introduce the Vision, its key themes and the change we need to see in Norfolk.
Mark Hitchcock, CEO, Norfolk Citizens Advice and Trustee, Voluntary Norfolk will share his perspective on the challenges and opportunities for VCSEs in responding to the Vision.
Jonathan Warner, Engagement Programmes Manager, Aviva Sustainability, Volunteering & Giving will discuss evolving Aviva’s approach to Employer Supported Volunteering in order to transfer the biggest impact to local communities.
Carly Mason, Regional Development Manager & Adam Mewes, Peer Hub Coordinator, St Giles Trust will discuss St Giles' lived experience model and Adam's journey from volunteering to working as a volunteer coordinator.

We will also be facilitating round-table group discussions seeking your responses to the Vision on a variety of topics, including valuing volunteers; engaging young people in volunteering; and making volunteering person-centred. When booking your ticket, please indicate your preferred discussion group.

Please see agenda above for timings and running order.

Other key details:

The launch will be held at the Assembly House, Norwich. Upon arrival there will be delicious cakes, cookies and tea in the entrance hall.

The Assembly House is wheelchair accessible & there is a car park to the rear of the building. It is also easily accessible by public transport.

If you require any adjustments to help you attend this event, please get in touch via communities@voluntarynorfolk.org.uk

Please note that booking in advance is essential.

This free event is brought to you by Voluntary Norfolk as part of the Empowering Communities Partnership with generous support from The Assembly House Trust.

Norfolk Vision for Volunteering Launch Event