A Volunteer Exchange Programme Inspired by London 2012

The Wave of Friendship• Lead partner: Volunteer Development

Scotland

• Funded by Legacy Trust to 2013

• 1 of 4 programmes relating to the values of the Olympic and Paralympic Games

• Partner: Greater London Volunteering

• Supports the exchange of volunteers between Scotland and London, to encourage volunteering and share experiences

• Bursaries of up to £500 to cover travel, accommodation and other expenses

• The programme will provide grants to 200 volunteers over the four-year period

Information for Volunteers• You can claim up to £500 to cover

travel, accommodation and other expenses to volunteer – perhaps even tools to help you carry out the role!

• Volunteer activities must be in Scotland (if you’re from London) or London (if you’re from Scotland)

• Activities can be one-off (an event), short-term (task-oriented) or long term (up to project end)

• Only condition: must demonstrate Olympic and Paralympic Values of friendship, respect, excellence, Courage, Determination, Equality and Inspiration

ShareYour

Experience!

Fill in the application form-get form signed by org

confirming you are volunteering

Find opportunity/ volunteer roleScotland: VolunteerScotland.org.uk

London: EventVolunteers.org.ukLondon: do-it.org.uk

Scotland/London: visit a Volunteer CentreScotland/London: contact a charity direct

Information for Organisations• Want to increase the number of

activities or reach of your organisation with support from volunteers?

• Don’t have funds to engage more volunteers?

• Have a sister organisation or partner you want to work with?

• Share good volunteer management and discover new ways of involving volunteers

• Want to be involved or connected with London 2012?

Promote opportunities on Wave= new volunteers

Encourage friends to accompany existing volunteers on Wave= increase in volunteers back

Developing volunteer programme or link up for mutual exchange = expenses for new volunteers

Support and send existing volunteers on Wave= volunteer development = volunteer retention= inspiring stories & new ideas

Demonstrate your support to 2012

Find out more

www.peoplemakingwaves.org.uk

London contact: Jane/Kerry at GLVwave@glv.org.uk / 020 7953 7317

Scotland contact: Rebecca at VDSwaveoffriendship@peoplemakingwaves.org.uk