Gateshead Volunteer Centre
The purpose of the Volunteer Centre is to improve the health and wellbeing of Gateshead residents through volunteering.
In August 2024, the Centre received the Volunteer Centre Quality Accreditation by 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 Gateshead 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 find out more about volunteering in Gateshead:
- Thursday 15th January 10am-11am - Teams Life Centre, Askew Road
- Tuesday 20th January 10am-12pm - Blaydon Library
- Thursday 22nd January - Handcrafted, Women only craft session, Deckham
- Tuesday 27th January 12pm-1pm - St Chad's Community Kitchen, Bensham
- Friday 30th January 11:30am-1:30pm - Embells CIC, Leam Lane
- Monday 2nd February 11am-1pm - The Winlaton Centre, North Street
- Friday 6th Feburary 10am-12pm - Gateshead Leisure Centre
- Wednesday 18th February 11am-1pm - Peace of Mind, Bensham
- Monday 2nd March 9am-11am Strathmore Road Methodist Church, Rowlands Gill
Contact us at volunteering@connectedvoice.org.uk 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
There is a volunteering opportunity for everyone, and we can provide extra support.
Whether you're looking to volunteer yourself, or you work alongside a volunteer who is looking for a placement, we can help to find the right volunteering opportunity by tailoring to an individual's needs. Regardless of your age, health or background, we are here to help.
If you are unable to attend our drop ins (listed above) and would like some support into volunteering, please contact Harley Kuyck-Cohen, at harley.kuyck-cohen@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
