STORIES
Read on for a collection of past Project Stories
We love sharing the incredible impact Skilled Volunteering projects can have within the community for SGOs and volunteers.
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Creative Animation to Encourage Legacy Funding
Motion Designer, Scott created an engaging, accessible animation film for Age UK Wandsworth's bank of communications to help them reach a wider audience.
Moving Forward with Digital Marketing
Marketing Expert, Adeline was matched with Ignite Youth at a Flash Consulting event before supporting the organisation through a Skilled Volunteering Project.
Volunteers Team Up For Service Rebrand
Marketing Director, Naomi and Graphic Designer Chiara worked as the perfect Skilled Volunteering team to develop the branding of Age UK Lambeth's MYSocial programme.
New Marketing Strategy Clears Path For Growth
Skilled Volunteer, Hannah, created a clear and easy to manage Communications and Marketing strategy for Domestic Violence charity, Every Step Matters.
Video Production Improves Vibrancy of Communications
Project Management expert, Deborah, coordinated the production of a new series of videos for Citizens Advice Wandsworth that clearly communicated the services they offer.
HR Support puts SGO in Great Position to Develop
Healthy Living Platform was matched with HR Consultant, Myrna who assisted with a new staffing structure that allowed an effective transition from freelance to salaried roles.
Data Analyst Uses Survey Results to Highlight Impact
Neighbourhood Watch was linked up with Xavier who supported in helping to analyse the results of a nation-wide survey, revealing trends on the organisations impact in the community.
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Business Analyst, Sophie, identified an online booking system that would help Suited & Booted make processes more efficient in order to serve more beneficiaries.
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Age UK Wandsworth was matched to Link UP Volunteer Amy, who with digital marketing skills helped formulate the donations ask and develop new online materials around gifting within a Will.
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Link UP volunteer, Louise, quickly set about finding suitable grants as well as supporting the organisation with their accounts and organisational development.
Tracey & Clowns Without Borders
Link UP matched Clowns Without Borders and Marketing, Digital and Social Media expert Tracey to create a strategy that would help raise their profile on social media.
Marianne & Douglas Bader Park TRA
Marianne offered her Marketing expertise to engage residents with the team and fed into wider structural and organisational discussions at a crucial point in establishment.
Myrna & Baytree Centre
Without the skillset in house to conduct a thorough review of their policies and procedures, Baytree put together a brief for a volunteer through Link UP and were matched with Skilled Volunteer Myrna.
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With a background in financial services, Ania was introduced to Climate Ed and got stuck into creating a strong budget allowing for confident strategic planning.
Shufan & Home-Start Wandsworth
Home-Start Wandsworth needed support with their impact reporting capacity. Working with Excel, Shufan created a reporting template bespoke for Home-Start’s datasets and reporting needs.
Aggie & Commons Legal
Aggie quickly assessed the need of Commons, agreeing a tailored strategy for developing out the organisations use of LinkedIn; in the process setting out clear goals and how to reach them.
Lou & South West London Law Centres
Graphic designer, Lou, was matched with SWLLC to create an infographic that could be used to present information for an annual review as well as a way to publicise their work and attract funders.
Katie & Wandsworth Mediation Service
Katie assisted WMS with their policy guidelines, using her knowledge of employment, charity and data protection law to help ensure they were well structured for their anticipated growth.
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