Corporate Volunteering The Way Forward

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Corporate Volunteering - The Way Forward

• An overview of how employee volunteering can
  contribute to the ongoing growth and development
  of Special Olympics' activities in Great Britain.
• Volunteering is very high on Government and
  Corporate Agenda - keen to promote engagement
  with the local community.

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Current Corporate Relationships for Employee
Volunteering

• National Grid
• Mattel
• ABB
• Dominos
• Regions may also have their own links with
  organisations at a local level.

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Current Model - National Grid

• 1. Initial Expression of Interest from Employee
  
• 2. Employee Invited to Special Olympics
  Induction
• Employees Complete Volunteer Registration Form
• Employee Completes CRB Form
• Employee responds to Volunteer Opportunity on
  National Grid Intranet
• Matched with Opportunity

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The success of the recruitment and matching
process relies on good communication and liaison
between
National Grid Community Relations Officer -
Trish Handsley SOGB Volunteer Programme - Gaye
Barber National Grid Volunteer Coordinators - 7
Assigned to date SOGB Regional Chairs and
Designated Contacts for Local Groups National
Grid Social and Community Partnerships Manager -
David Whitehouse
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Activity to Date
Induction Sessions held in Warwick,
Northampton, Solihull, Leeds, Newcastle,
Hinckley, The Strand, Wokingham, Manchester,
Hitchin 399 Expressions of Interest 190 Attended
Induction 80 Registration Forms Completed 18
Ongoing Volunteers/22 Event Volunteers
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Volunteer Roles Filled
Secretarial/Administration Website
Design/Maintenance Design and production of
Posters and Competition Schedule - Pila
Assistant Football/Basketball Coach Multi-Sport
Assistant Project Manager - 2009 National Games
Fundraising Event Volunteers - Various
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Don't Miss Out!
Great opportunity to tap into a range of skills
and expertise and to get the most out of the
National Grid partnership with SOGB in your local
area.
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Special Olympics Great Britain Volunteer Awards
2008
30th Anniversary is a great opportunity to
acknowledge and celebrate the contribution and
commitment of ALL volunteers! PLEASE SUPPORT THE
AWARDS by promoting them in your region and
encouraging everyone to think about sending in
their nomination. The Award Categories Newcomer,
Young Volunteer, Athlete Volunteer, Sports
Coach, Corporate