Alderstead Council supports volunteering and a strong local civil society by helping residents find ways to contribute and by making it easier for community organisations to connect with relevant council services.

Volunteering

Volunteer opportunities may be offered by the council or by independent charities, clubs, faith groups, societies, resident groups and other community organisations. The organisation offering the opportunity is responsible for explaining what the role involves, the time commitment and any training, supervision or safeguarding requirements.

Community organisations

The council can engage, consult and work in partnership with independent organisations where that supports a local council function. A funding agreement, commission or partnership may create specific responsibilities, but ordinary engagement does not make an independent organisation part of Alderstead Council.

Building local capacity

Support can include improving local information, connecting organisations with council services and identifying barriers to participation. The aim is to strengthen community activity without compromising the independence of civil-society organisations.

Take part

See Volunteer in Alderstead to find out how opportunities work, or Community organisations for information about working with the council.

Volunteer in Alderstead

Volunteering is one way to take part in Alderstead's community and civic life. Opportunities can be offered by the council or by independent community organisations.

Choosing an opportunity

Look at what the role involves, who is responsible for the activity, the expected time commitment and any training or safeguarding requirements. A volunteer role should be clear about whether it is a council opportunity or an opportunity with another organisation.

Community organisations

Community organisations contribute to local participation, belonging and voluntary activity in Alderstead. They can include charities, faith groups, clubs, societies, resident groups and heritage organisations.

Working with the council

The council may engage, consult or work in partnership with organisations where this supports a local council function. The terms of any funding, commission or formal partnership should be recorded separately from ordinary community engagement.