Our new Volunteering Strategy presents an ambitious vision for the future of volunteering and outlines a plan for how this will be achieved in the next three years.
The strategy was shaped by conversations and workshops with approximately 150 Barnardo's people, as well as insights gathered from the 2022 volunteering satisfaction survey.
The Vision
Barnardo's will invest in volunteers to ensure they maximise their potential, have a transformative experience and provide better outcomes for more children, young people and communities.
Our four strategic aims below detail how we will achieve this vision.
Building a Culture of Volunteering
By 2026, Barnardo's will have an inclusive culture of volunteering. Everyone will be an advocate for volunteers and will understand the value they bring to Barnardo's. Volunteering will be embedded in organisational wide planning and decision making.
Providing an Excellent Volunteer Experience
Barnardo's will be regarded as a charity of choice for volunteers due to the breadth of meaningful opportunities available, a high standard of volunteer management and support, and extensive opportunities for training, development and progression.
Representing the Diversity of our Communities
Barnardo's volunteers will represent the diversity of communities and volunteering will be accessible and welcoming to everyone.
Data, Insight and Continuous Improvement
Barnardo's Volunteering will be built on a commitment to evidence based decision making. Insight gathering, proof of impact, and evaluation will drive a culture of continuous improvement in volunteering.