Every year the 1st June marks the beginning of Volunteers’ Week – a week of celebration of everything to do with volunteering. Charities and community groups large and small take part by organising events or finding their own creative ways to thank their volunteers and celebrate their invaluable contribution to local communities. This Volunteers’ Week, Voluntary Norfolk would also like to take the opportunity to thank all businesses that have made it possible for their employees to volunteer through employer-supported volunteering. Local businesses really seem to appreciate the incredible breadth of work that Norfolk groups and charities do. We have been absolutely delighted to hear from many businesses who were keen to get involved with local causes in the last year. Volunteering is, of course, a two-way street. And there is no doubt that the reason why more and more businesses are interested in volunteering is also because they recognise the benefits volunteering can have for them and their employees. Not only can it help employers maintain a healthy work environment and support their team’s wellbeing, but it also provides opportunities to develop their team’s skills. Teamwork, creativity, compassion, communication skills are needed in virtually any professional role. They also form the basis of many voluntary roles. Volunteering doesn’t have to require onerous time commitment. As little as 30 minutes a week can be enough to support a cause close to your heart. Voluntary Norfolk’s platform Get InVOLved Norfolk advertises almost 400 roles across the county, so it’s never been easier to find the right opportunity for you or your team. You can even set up a page for a particular organisation and keep track of the hours your employees volunteer, which will make it even easier to demonstrate the impact they make in their community. Find out more on our page for Corporate Volunteering. Image provided by Voluntary Norfolk