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Why Volunteer? The Transformative Power of Giving Back

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Volunteering isn’t just about helping others; it’s a powerful way to grow, connect, and make a lasting impact ...
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"I do hope GoVolHerts continues to grow and help other groups as it has us."

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At GoVolHerts, we love shining a spotlight on the amazing organisations that make Hertfordshire such a special ...
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GoVolHerts International Volunteers Day 2024 Campaign

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We are proud to announce the release of our heartfelt film celebrating International Volunteers Day on ...
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Louise, Garden House Hospice volunteer

"It just felt amazing to give something back to somebody that was lonely."

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Hertfordshire volunteer stories: Louise Garden House Hospice
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GoVolHerts Volunteering Development Lead speaking at Hertfordshire Trustees' Conference 2024

Focus on Trustees - at the heart of community action

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We're celebrating and promoting the work of Hertfordshire's trustees.
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We're celebrating Befriending Week 1-7 November!

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Every November, befriending services and supporters from across the UK and beyond come together to recognise ...
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New 'Shedders' needed at Letchworth Garden Shed!

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The Letchworth Garden Shed lends out tools, games, appliances, baking equipment, and all sorts of kit for a ...
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"Volunteering is a great way to give something back to society."

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At Garden House Hospice Care, we are passionate about reaching more people earlier in their journey to receive ...
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I always go home feeling happy that I have made a difference and helped to brighten people’s day

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Jenny Burrows has volunteered at Isabel Hospice for five years. She first worked at the hospice helping the ...
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Peta Gardening Volunteer for Growing People wearing a hat and smiling among large daisies

I have made good, lasting friendships, and laughed a lot!

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A beautiful story about one volunteer's growth from their first days volunteering, to now, where they offer ...
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Entertain the Young at Heart in Baldock

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Baldock Young at Heart Club is a small friendly social club for older community members from in and around ...
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Group of Befriending volunteers for Age UK

Everyone needs other people, but not everyone has someone

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Almost 4 million people in the UK experience chronic loneliness, which can lead to other mental health issues ...
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Hertfordshire Volunteer Fair and Big Help Out Event, 7 June, Hitchin

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The Hertfordshire Volunteer Fair and Big Help Out Event organised by GoVolHerts returned to Hitchin Market ...
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North Herts Community Conference on 21 May

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Designed for Chief Executives, organisers and leadership representatives of VCFSE groups which are based or ...
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Herts Inclusive Theatre are looking for volunteers!

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Herts Inclusive Theatre (HIT) is a charity with a mission to make theatre inclusive to all. Running weekly ...
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Hertfordshire Health Walks

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"We are delighted to launch our new Hertfordshire Health Walks May – August 2024 Timetables.

There are ...
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April News

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Read all the latest news, updates and information from GoVolHerts and across the county

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GoVolHerts Newsletter

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In this Month's edition, find out about upcoming events, spotlighted opportunities, Volunteer Stories and news ...
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Virtual Volunteer Fair

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GoVolHerts Virtual Volunteer Fair 28 Feb 2024
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Claire Edwards Volunteer for Wimpole outside the house on a sunny day with a view over the garden

Short-term volunteering at Wimpole

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Last year we experimented with short-term volunteering at Wimpole to bring in enough people to keep the House ...
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GoVolHerts - Celebrating 2 Years

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We are celebrating 2 years since the official launch of the GoVolHerts website platform in February 2022 ...
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ELSA Get Work Ready days

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We are a not-for-profit based in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. We facilitate bespoke career-focused event programmes ...
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Berkhamstead Walk poster

The Berkhamsted Walk raising funds for The Children's Society

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We'd love walkers to register and if anyone wants to sign up to volunteer on the day then we'd be happy to ...
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2024 January newsletter

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Facing 2024 together
As the remnants of the Christmas festivities have now passed and all the decorations ...
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Volunteer Ruth, a lady with blonde hair and glasses, wearing a black top and cream gilet smiles at the shop counter at the Isabel Hospice shop

New Year? New You! Volunteer for Isabel Hospice

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The varied Volunteering opportunities at the Isabel Hospice
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"I love doing events and engaging with the local community as you get to hear some great stories and meet fantastic people"

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Meet Margaret Smith, Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator at Age UK Herfordshire

Did your journey to ...
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