Dundee Volunteers’ Week 2022, 1 – 7 June

Published

1st June 2022

Latest figures from the Scottish Household Survey show that 26% of adults volunteered formally with a charity or voluntary organisation in Scotland in 2020. That’s just over 1 in 4 people; a lot more people volunteered on a more informal basis helping others in the community and in Dundee these efforts don’t go unnoticed!

Volunteers’ Week is the annual celebration of volunteering, where charities and voluntary groups gear up to showcase the vital contribution made by volunteers.

During this year’s Volunteers Week, Dundee will see plenty of celebratory events across the City to shine a spotlight on the local volunteers that dedicate their time to support people and communities across the City, and acknowledge that the impact they make is a real and powerful one.

DVVA Chief Executive Christina Cooper said: “Volunteering continues to be at the heart of communities across Dundee. During the height of the pandemic, we experienced an incredible upsurge in the number of volunteers. The support, time and commitment of our volunteers remain vital to the City’s recovery. Their exceptional solidarity is now more important than ever and their contribution is wholeheartedly recognised and valued.”

Each day of the week, there are a number of opportunities to join in taster sessions and Welcome In days hosted by Dundee-based organisations and groups. Everyone is invited to go along and find out more about what they do and the volunteers their need.

 

  • 1st June
    10am or 11am
    The Brae Riding for the Disabled
    1 Linlathen Grove, Dundee, DD5 3GL
    Yvonne Logue - 01382 776880
    Animals and People with disabilities

  • 1st Jun
    10.30am – 2pm
    Ninewells Community Garden
    outreach@ninewellsgarden.org.uk
    Directions - Find Us – Ninewells Community Garden
    Caroline Taylor - 0751207629
    Drop in volunteering session

  • 1st Jun
    12noon – 4pm
    DVVA - 01382 305705
    Overgate Shopping Centre, PAUSE social space, upper level, across from StarbucksDrop-In – All Things About Volunteering

  • Thursday 2nd June
    4pm – 6pm
    BeFriends
    12-14 Mains Loan, Dundee, DD4 7AA
    Gail Thomson - 01382 657465
    Befriending Young People.
    Should be 18+.

  • Friday 3rd June
    11am – 4pm
    CANDU
    31 South Tay Street, Dundee, DD1 1NP
    Julie Wardrop - Info@cancerdundee.org 
    Supporting people affected by cancer

  • Saturday 4th June
    10.30am – 11.30am.
    HMS Unicorn Victoria Dock
    Dundee, DD1 3BP
    Booking optional -
    http://bitly.ws/rEme
    Caroline Taylor - 01382 200900 - caroline@hmsunicorn.org.uk
    For anyone who wants to find out more about volunteering on the ship.

  • Monday 6th June
    12noon – 2pm
    Boomerang Community Centre, 10 Kemback Street, Dundee.
    Alison Carr - 01382 455656
    Neighbourhood Community Centre

  • Monday 6th June
    2pm – 3pm
    NHS Tayside, Seminar Room C, Level 7, Ninewells Hospital
    Audrey Lindsay - tay.gettinginvolved@nhs.scot
    Shaping and improving ‘Your’ NHS

  • Tuesday 7th June
    All day
    Dundee Community Transport,
    10 Constitution Road, Dundee, DD1 1LL
    Anne Hay - 01382 305721
    Volunteer Drivers provide lifts to older people.

  • Tuesday 7th June
    11am – 1pm
    BeFriends
    12-14 Mains Loan, Dundee, DD4 7AA
    Gail Thomson - 01382 657465
    Befriending Young People.
    Should be 18+.

 

To help visualise the exceptional contribution of volunteers across the City, with the theme “In your Hands”, volunteers and their organisations have shared stories, photos and testimonials that illustrate the essence of their volunteering role and what volunteering means to them, hoping to encourage many others to get involved. Check DVVA Facebook page for inspiring posts over the course of the week.

So, there is no better time look into volunteering than during Volunteers Week. If you want to find out more, DVVA staff will be at the Overgate Shopping Centre (PAUSE, the social space in the upper level, opposite Starbucks), on 1st June, 12-4pm. Come and have a chat! You can also contact us on 01382 305705, volunteer@dvva.scot or visit our website.

From DVVA, thank you to all Volunteers for playing a key role in creating and keeping vibrant, caring and resilient communities across Dundee!  

For additional enquiries, please contact:

lalitudela@dvva.scot

judithclark@dvva.scot

 

Dundee Volunteer & Voluntary Action

Dundee Volunteer and Voluntary Action is a Registered Charity (No SC000487) and a Company Limited by Guarantee (No SC093088) Registered address: 10 Constitution Road, Dundee DD1 1LL Dundee Third Sector Interface (TSI) is a partnership between Dundee Social Enterprise Network and Dundee Volunteer and Voluntary Action

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