Comprehensive Volunteer Development Consultation Exercise

Descriptions

(a) Review the Trust's current volunteering arrangements, practices, and management. (b) Identify the needs of the community with regards to volunteering (through conversation with current and past volunteers, Consultant working on Stakeholder Engagement, and external volunteer organisations in Dacorum). (c) Identify current volunteering opportunities for the Trust (both virtual and in person), through an outline of short-term pilot projects. (d) Identify future volunteering opportunities for the Trust (both virtual and in person) which accord with the ambitions of the Trust. (e) Using the above, create a series of recommendations that reflect both the long- and short-term needs of the Trust. This will include recommendations for the Trust's immediate improvement to volunteering arrangements. The outcomes of this review and consultation will contribute to a Dacorum 30:30 Strategy that reflects on our current collections and operating practices. This plan will form the basis of our Dacorum 30:30 vision and future business model and collections policies. The outcomes of this consultation work will support DH to apply for funding that will allow DH to put in place a long -term strategic plan that will ensure: Heritage will be in a better condition - following the project there will be a clear plan for the effective care and conservation of the existing and future collections. People will have developed skills - the project will identify development opportunities for both staff and volunteers. These skills will include heritage care and conservation as well as engagement and interpretation. The Board will have the means to develop strategic fundraising plans to deliver a major capital project. People will have learned about heritage leading to change in ideas and actions - the Comprehensive Stakeholder Consultation Exercise will significantly raise awareness of heritage in Dacorum. It will lead to more opportunities to reach into communities not previously engaging with local history challenging current ideas about heritage and introducing scope for activities that promote a sense of place and belonging. People will have greater wellbeing - building on the stakeholder engagement we will, in the longer term, develop improved services that respond to the needs of the local community. These will include more opportunities for socially isolated older people and for young people. DH's staff and volunteers' wellbeing will be immediately improved through the purchase of operational equipment. The funded organisation will be more resilient - The project will give us the information we will need to develop a capital fundraising campaign for a project which will increase our resilience. The local area will be a better place to live work or visit. Long term environmental sustainability and inclusion. To apply complete the Request for Proposal document email: Dacorum3030@dacorumheritage.org.uk