Supported volunteering: Resources
Developing volunteering opportunities for people with learning disabilities
23 Jun 2007
Relates to supporting volunteers with: Learning disabilities
Advice and information from Volunteer Centre Westminster on developing volunteering opportunities for people with learning disabilities
Disability Rights Commission glossary
23 Jun 2007
Relates to supporting volunteers with: Homelessness issues, Physical disabilities, Mental health issues, Learning disabilities, Sensory impairments, Drug/alcohol dependencies
Disability Rights Commission have a glossary of terms and phrases to use.
Skill Resource Manual
23 Jun 2007
Relates to supporting volunteers with: Physical disabilities, Mental health issues, Learning disabilities, Sensory impairments
Skill (National Bureau for Students with Disabilities) has carried out some research over a two year period (2003 - 2005) and the findings and good practice information are available to download.
GoldStar Exemplar Programme
21 Jun 2007
Relates to supporting volunteers with: Homelessness issues, Physical disabilities, Mental health issues, Learning disabilities, Sensory impairments, Drug/alcohol dependencies
The GoldStar Exemplar Programme is a national initiative designed to encourage and enable voluntary organisations and projects throughout England to realise the potential of volunteers, mentors and befrienders from socially excluded or disadvantaged groups.
