About us
Who are GoVolHerts?
Who are GoVolHerts?
GoVolHerts is the go-to source for all things volunteering in Hertfordshire. Whether you’re an organisation looking for volunteers or an individual wanting to make a difference in your community, GoVolHerts has got you covered. With its free and easy-to-use online platform, organisations can easily recruit volunteers to help them deliver their services, while people looking for volunteer opportunities can browse and apply for roles that match their skills and interests. GoVolHerts also offers a wealth of information and guidance through its free resource library.
If you are looking to volunteer and make a difference in your community, click here.
If you’re an organisation in Hertfordshire looking for volunteers to support your services, click here.
GoVolHerts is a project delivered by North Herts and Stevenage Centre for Voluntary Service and funded by Hertfordshire County Council.
Take a look at our FAQs to find out more about GoVolHerts.
Our Mission
GoVolHerts aims to spearhead volunteering efforts in Hertfordshire, facilitating seamless connections between organisations and volunteers. We strive to promote enriching experiences to a diverse community and foster a culture of giving back, empowering individuals to discover roles tailored to their passions and schedules, whilst championing the positive personal and societal impact of volunteerism.
Our Vision and Values
Our vision is that every member of our community deserves the chance to volunteer in a role that brings them fulfilment and enhances their wellbeing. At GoVolHerts, we are dedicated to empowering individuals to discover volunteering opportunities tailored to their preferences and schedules. We are also committed to partnering with organisations to ensure they offer valuable experiences for their volunteers, fostering a relationship that benefits themselves, the volunteers, and the community.
Our values:
We’re passionate about every member of the community having the opportunity to volunteer.
We’re collaborative – working with partners and charities to improve the volunteering landscape across Hertfordshire.
We’re approachable – the team are always ready to offer additional assistance to organisations and members of the public.
We’re working to empower organisations and members of the public by making it easy for organisations to promote their volunteering roles and for potential volunteers to find something that works for them.
Meet the Team
Emily Butterworth
GoVolHerts Volunteering Development Lead
Emily joined the team in August 2024 as Volunteering Development Lead. She brings to this role a wealth of experience working in our county, as well as further afield, in a wide variety of roles including managing projects and services, partnerships, marketing and communications.
Emily has been involved with volunteering for over 20 years and is herself an active volunteer. She looks forward to working collaboratively with our partners as a champion for volunteering in Hertfordshire!
Email: [email protected]
Call: 01462 689409
Deborah Smith
GoVolHerts Project Coordinator
Deborah joined the team in December 2021 as the Project Support Coordinator, and has seen the GoVolHerts platform go from strength to strength. Previous roles have been at the University of Bedfordshire and Luton Borough Council, although she started out in student days volunteering for CSV Media at BBC Three Counties Radio, writing public service announcements.
Deborah enjoys the variety and challenge of working in a small team who makes a big difference!
Email: [email protected]
Call: 01462 689409
Opal Reid
GoVolHerts Admin Support Volunteer
Opal joins GoVolHerts as our Admin Support Volunteer every Tuesday. She comes to us with a wealth of experience from both Corporate and Public Sectors as a professional Administrator having worked in a variety of roles. Opal is the perfect person to be the initial point of contact for GoVolHerts as she is friendly, knowledgeable, and always smiling! In her spare time, Opal gets involved with local community activities raising much needed funds for local charities.
Email: [email protected]
Call: 01462 689409
Mandeep Nijjer
GoVolHerts Marketing Lead
Mandeep is a marketing expert with significant experience in corporate marketing and social media strategy. After several successful years in the entertainment industry, she recently established Red Media Love, a Community Interest Company (CIC) focused on sharing stories about South Asian communities across the UK. With her newfound passion for the charity sector, Mandeep is eager to join GoVolHerts as our Marketing Lead, where she will spearhead our marketing efforts to foster meaningful engagement with our partners.
Email: [email protected]