Gateshead Volunteer Centre
The Volunteer Centre's purpose is to improve the health and wellbeing of Gateshead residents through volunteering.
The Centre holds the Volunteer Centre Quality Accreditation from the National Association for Voluntary and Community Action (NAVCA).
Gateshead Volunteer Centre aims to:
1. Make volunteering in Gateshead easier to access
2. Focus on the people who need additional support into volunteering
3. Develop skills and provide a pathway towards employment
4. Support the people who support volunteers
5. Build understanding of the value of volunteering
Whether you're an individual looking for support and information around volunteering or an organisation that would like to connect with people interested in volunteering, we can help.
The Volunteer Centre Team are:
- Harley Kuyck-Cohen, Gateshead Volunteering Development Coordinator
- Lou Green, Gateshead Volunteering Development Officer
Come and chat to us at one of our upcoming community drop-in sessions to learn more about volunteering in Gateshead:
- Friday 27th March 12pm-2pm - Gateshead Leisure Centre, Saltwell
- Wednesday 1st of April 12.00-2pm - Blaydon Library
- Monday 13th April 11.30am-1.30pm - Barley Mow Village Hall, Birtley
- Tuesday 21st April 11am-1pm - Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, Birtley Library
- Wednesday 22nd April 10:15am-12:15pm - Christchurch Felling
- Thursday 14th May 2pm-4pm - Metrocentre Community Hub
- Monday 1st of June 9am-11am - Strathmore Road Methodist Church, Rowlands Gill
- Wednesday 3rd June 10:15am-12:15pm - Christchurch Felling
Contact us at volunteering@connectedvoice.org.uk or on 0191 235 7038 for more information, or to arrange to meet.
Looking to Volunteer?
Browse a wide variety of opportunities on the OurGateshead website.
Go to Volunteering - ways to help in your community | OurGateshead, where you can search by location or area of interest to find your perfect volunteer role.
Support into Volunteering - Referrals welcome
Professionals can refer individuals who have barriers to volunteering. The service can support any individual with an identified additional need.
We work closely with each person to make sure the opportunity is right. The individual will be matched with one of GVC staff, who will meet with them once their referral has been approved. They will be asked about their skills, interests and support needs.
- Our staff will aim to share at least three volunteer opportunities with that individual that are a good match for their volunteering goals. Once confirmed, we will organise a meeting to introduce the resident to their chosen volunteering organisation. Our staff may also work with the organisation’s volunteer coordinator to make reasonable adjustments to the role.
- To note, if the individual can independently identify opportunities, has internet access and feels confident online, is able to travel to and from volunteering roles, and can take part without any barriers, please direct them to OurGateshead's volunteer opportunities to search for and select a suitable opportunity.
👉 Follow the link below to make a referral.
If you have any further questions, don't hesitate to contact volunteering@connectedvoice.org.uk
Can you offer supported volunteering?
We are always looking for organisations who understand the needs of individuals, who have knowledge and experience of disabilities, and who can provide positive opportunities for volunteers. You can contact us at volunteering@connectedvoice.org.uk to discuss further.
You can find our Supported Volunteering Impact Report for 2024/25 at the bottom of this page.
Looking for Volunteers?
Add your opportunities to the OurGateshead website.
You can add your organisation's volunteering opportunities by creating a new account on the OurGateshead website. Log into your account at https://ourgateshead.org/user/ or, if you're not already registered, go to https://ourgateshead.org/user/register to set up an account and start posting. It will help you reach a wide audience online.
If you need any help with writing a volunteer role description, or with recruitment, induction and management of volunteers, or if you have any other volunteering-related questions please contact the Gateshead Volunteer Centre Team at volunteering@connectedvoice.org.uk
Gateshead Volunteer Coordinators' Network
A support network for those working alongside and supervising volunteers in Gateshead.
Our Network offers the opportunity to connect with other volunteer engagement professionals, and provides a space for support and advice, to encourage and promote excellence in volunteering.
Quarterly meetings include shared learning on volunteering trends, best practice, and innovation. They also feature guest speakers with expert knowledge and experience.
If you would like more information, to join, or would like to present to the Network - please get in touch with the Gateshead Volunteer Centre Team at volunteering@connectedvoice.org.uk
