What does Trafford Volunteer Centre do?
• Provides information and support to anybody who is in interested in volunteering n Trafford and parts of Manchester. • Recruits,selects, and places volunteers in voluntary work in the local community. • Keeps an up to date data base of all current voluntary opportunities. • Works with national volunteering organisations `do-it.org.uk` and `timebank`. • Provides support, information and training to local voluntary/community organisations to increase and develop their voluntary opportunities. • Works to increase the number of hard to reach groups of people accessing voluntary opportunities – people in pockets of disadvantage, minority ethnic groups and people with additional needs e.g. mental health problems or learning disabilities. • Publicises and markets voluntary opportunities and recruit volunteers at job fairs and large events. Who volunteers? People from every walk of life choose to volunteer. Volunteering is about being inclusive and we help people with additional needs e.g. m