Welcome to Lincolnshire Vision for Volunteering
CVS Lincolnshire is the nationally accredited infrastructure organisation supporting volunteering and volunteering organisations across Lincolnshire. Volunteering lies at the heart of what we do and we believe that everyone has a valuable contribution to make, that volunteering is a force for good and leads to strong, vibrant communities, where everyone feels welcome and respected.
With this in mind, we are growing the Lincolnshire Vision for Volunteering to celebrate and promote our local volunteers and build an environment where volunteering can flourish.
As we develop this vision we draw on learning and inspiration from the national Vision for Volunteering.
What the National Vision for Volunteering is
- The Vision is a ten-year collaborative project designed to create a better future for volunteering.
- A view of what volunteering could look like by 2032
- A collaborative, grass-roots focused project designed to help you think about what works and doesn't work for you
What the National Vision for Volunteering is not
- A rigid structure to aspire to
- Something that is being imposed upon you
Why is the Vision Needed?
- Volunteering currently isn’t accessible or equally enjoyable for everyone
- We saw huge changes happen for volunteers and their activities during the Covid-19 pandemic, but not all of this was positive or permanent
- We also see changing patterns in who volunteers, how and in what activities and roles
What Difference do we Hope the Lincolnshire Vision for Volunteering Will Make
The Vision for Volunteering tackles five key themes, which are:
Awareness and Appreciation
We want to see a county where volunteering is valued and given a high profile. We want to shout about the difference that volunteers are making and the significant contribution they make to the local economy. We want volunteers to feel good about the difference they are making and to be able to encourage others to step forward.
How we will do this and when
Equity and Inclusion
We believe everyone can make a difference. We are interested in who is not represented in volunteering and whose voice is not being heard in shaping what volunteering looks like. We want to encourage VIOs to work harder to make sure that volunteering opportunities are open and accessible to all.
How we will do this and when
Power
We want all communities across Lincolnshire to have a voice and to be able to shape what volunteering looks like for them, in their place. We want volunteers to have a greater say about when and how they volunteer and what they would like from their volunteering.
How we will do this and when
Collaboration
We want to work collaboratively, to champion volunteering and showcase success and innovation, leading by example.
How we will do this and when
Experimentation
We are keen that volunteering evolves to suit the needs of the local community, by trying new things and encouraging people to get involved in a way that suits their lifestyle
How we will do this and when
In Lincolnshire we aspire to adopt these themes to promote volunteering as a force for good and a catalyst for change. We will do this by showcasing excellence in volunteering with local organisations and volunteers.
We launched Vision for Volunteering in June 2024, with the following logo.
We have already held a conference aimed at volunteer managers and marketplace events aimed at volunteers, with more planned for 2026, so watch this space for more details.
Lincolnshire Vision for Volunteering Pledge
We need you! Please complete the form by clicking on the button below to pledge your support for the Lincolnshire Vision for Volunteering.
Once you have signed up, we will keep you up-to-date with the latest developments.
