Voluntary Norfolk

Voluntary Norfolk helps individuals to become volunteers and supports organisations to recruit them. The North Norfolk Volunteer Centre enables potential volunteers to find suitable opportunities within groups and organisations across North Norfolk. Voluntary Services Co-ordinators in Cromer, North Walsham and Fakenham support community volunteering alongside the NHS, ranging from visiting people who are socially isolated and providing companionship to helping local health teams with the rehabilitation of people after a stay in hospital.

For further information please contact Jonny Wood (jonny.wood@voluntarynorfolk.org.uk), Volunteering Network Team Leader, at the North Norfolk Volunteer Centre, Merchants’ Place, Cromer NR27 9ES. Tel:01263 510701

vcsTogether is the Forum for nearly 400 voluntary and community groups active in North Norfolk.

The Forum enables:

• The voice of the sector to be formed and heard
• Local groups to come together to talk about the things that concern them – and lobby for improvements

Key issues for the Forum are:

• Engaging with young people
• Facilitating a voice for groups working with people who have physical disabilities and those with a mental illness
• Community transport
• Improving the accessibility of training, support and advice in the area

Membership of the Forum is free and open to everyone involved in a local voluntary or community group that benefits people in North Norfolk.

To find out more, please contact: Neil Godfrey on 01263 516018, neil.godfrey@voluntarynorfolk.org.uk

“The vcsTogether Forum is essential to making sure the vital contribution made by voluntary and community groups is recognised, valued and taken into account when plans are made and local policy decisions are taken.” Leigh Vallance, Chief Executive, Break

‘Books and advice for running your voluntary and community group’

Little Libraries are specialist collections of books and information sheets that help with all aspects of running a community or voluntary group. Topics covered range from starting up a group through to legal information for more established and larger groups. Most of the books can be borrowed free of charge, some are available for reference only. Various information sheets are also available for you to keep.

We have four Little Libraries around the district for you to visit:

Griffon Area Partnership
Bretnall House, 32 Vicarage Street, North Walsham
9.00-4.00 Monday-Thursday, 9.00-1.00 Friday
 
Poppyland Partnership
Merchants’ Place, Church Street, Cromer
9.00-5.00 Monday-Friday
 
Happing with Stalham Shop
35a The High Street, Stalham
9.30-12.30; 1.00-4.00 Monday-Friday, 9.30-12.30 Saturday
 
Wells Community Hospital
Mill Road, Wells-next-the-Sea
9.00-5.00 Monday-Friday

If you need information outside of these times please book an appointment with one of our Development Workers:

• Neil Godfrey on 01263 516018 neil.godfrey@voluntarynorfolk.org.uk

One-to-one advice and support for organisations, training sessions and active learning workshops – covering a range of issues to help with long-term planning and day-to-day running of your group.

Topics such as:

• funding and financial management
• trustees and what they do
• marketing
• governance
• managing volunteers
• relationships with statutory organisations
• equipment hire
• payroll and book-keeping

…all available in North Norfolk to help you

Contact Voluntary Norfolk Development Workers in the area:

• Neil Godfrey on 01263 516018 neil.godfrey@voluntarynorfolk.org.uk