Author Archives: Abigail Kay

About Abigail Kay

Abigail was NCVO’s trainee volunteering policy officer. She volunteers at the Separated Child Foundation where she's managing their team of volunteers.

Recognising trustees as hidden volunteers

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Abigail Kay

Trustees give deeply of their time; here's how voluntary organisations can recognise that value and embed it throughout their organisation. Continue reading →

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Volunteering round-up: April 2015

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Abigail Kay

The latest volunteering news, guidance and resources, upcoming events, and a social media round-up Continue reading →

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Celebrating student volunteering in every form, every day!

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Abigail Kay

Student Volunteering Week may be over, but celebrating student volunteers in all their diverse roles is for all year round. Continue reading →

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Harnessing disabled people’s ability to volunteer

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Abigail Kay

Disabled people are much less likely to volunteer, which is bad for everyone - we can, and should, take steps to improve the situation. Continue reading →

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