Gateshead Volunteer Recruitment Fair – Strengthening Community Connections with Residents

Connected Voice's very first Gateshead Volunteer Recruitment Fair is taking place on Wednesday 8th October 10:00am-1:00pm at Gateshead Leisure Centre, Alexandra Rd, Gateshead NE8 4JA 

No booking required 

Gateshead Volunteer Centre is bringing together over 18 fantastic VCSE organisations to connect with residents interested in volunteering locally. This is the first of its kind delivered by Connected Voice.  

Why not organise a group visit with your service users, volunteers, or community members? As a VCSE professional, coordinator, or manager, this is a valuable opportunity to: 

• Signpost and support your service users in exploring meaningful ways to help build their health, skills and wellbeing. 
• Connect with other organisations, discuss roles and build partnerships. 

Please share a press release (attached below) to whoever you think would benefit from the event. Alternatively, share the link to the event page on OurGateshead - the information website for residents of Gateshead. 

Getting there: 
Local bus routes 21, 29, 51, 52, 53, 54 and 67 stop nearby. Gateshead Leisure Centre is around a 22-minute walk from Gateshead Metro Station. 

Accessibility or questions? Email us at volunteering@connectedvoice.org.uk. 

Here is a current list of organisations that will be there:  

• Action Tutoring – Providing English and maths tutoring for young people facing disadvantage in partner schools.
• Age UK Gateshead – Helping older residents stay active and connected.
• Barnardo’s – Championing the needs of all children.
• Caregivers Connected Gateshead – Supporting and championing caregivers.
• Citizens Advice Gateshead – Offering free advice on social welfare.
• Diabetes UK – Championing and supporting those affected by diabetes.
• Foundations Furniture – Providing affordable furniture for Gateshead residents.
• HerbHub – Community gardening and wellbeing through herbology.
• Marie Curie – Supporting people with terminal illness and their families.
• North East Diversity, Education and Inclusion (NEDES) – Education and cultural awareness for ethnically marginalised children.
• Northumbria Police – Engaging with the community and promoting safety.
• St Oswald’s Hospice – Providing specialist care for adults, young people and children.
• Teams Life Centre – A Gateshead hub offering activities and services for all ages.
• Tyne Derwent Way – Promoting environmental awareness of local green spaces.
• Young Enterprise – Helping young people build business and life skills.
• Handcrafted Projects (The Shakey) – Empowering people facing barriers through creative workshops and community engagement.
• IntoUniversity Gateshead – Supporting young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to achieve their potential through higher education.
• Gateshead and South Tyneside Read Easy – Offering free, confidential support for adults who want to improve their reading skills.
• Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art – Engaging communities through contemporary art exhibitions and creative programmes.
• Youth Focus NE – Supporting youth voice, participation, and leadership across the North East.
• Voice + National Innovation Centre for Ageing – Connecting people to research and innovation that supports healthy ageing.
• MCR Pathways – Mentoring programme helping young people in care or facing disadvantage to realise their potential.
• Gateshead Council – Countryside and Environmental Volunteering – Opportunities to get involved in local conservation and green space projects.
• Teakisi – Empowering African women through storytelling, culture, and community engagement.
• Gateshead Foodbank – Providing emergency food and support to people in crisis.