HEY! Volunteering launches recruitment drive
RECRUITING: HEY! Volunteering is appealing for new members
By Rick Lyon
HEY! Volunteering has today launched a new recruitment drive.
It provides an opportunity for people in Hull and East Yorkshire to join the programme and support the arts, culture and heritage across the region.
The iconic blue-coated volunteer programme began back in 2016 to support Hull’s year as UK City of Culture 2017.
Now hosted by Visit Hull and East Yorkshire, it continues to try and improve lives and experiences through volunteering.
The recruitment drive is planned to continue until late February.
Councillor Rob Pritchard, portfolio holder for art and culture at Hull City Council and a long-serving volunteer with the programme himself, said: “The HEY! volunteers are a flag bearing face for the city.
“The time and effort the volunteers put into making our city great is very much appreciated. Long may it continue.”
HEY! Volunteering is open to anyone aged 16 and over and members can volunteer as much or as little time as they wish or can provide.
Abi Bell, Volunteer Programme Manager, said: “We’re excited to expand our volunteering family even further with our latest recruitment drive.
“HEY! Volunteering is an amazing opportunity for people to give something back to the place that they love, meet new people and learn new skills.
“One of the greatest strengths of the programme is its flexibility. You can volunteer as much or as little as you like, as well as try something new every week if you choose to.
“Your volunteering journey is entirely shaped by your own interests and availability.”
Primary funding for HEY! Volunteering comes from Spirit of 2012.
Ruth Hollis, CEO of Spirit of 2012, said: “We have learned so much from Hull – it’s a flagship volunteering programme which is gaining a reputation for best practice in the sector.
“Those insights, both from HEY Volunteering and previously Hull volunteers, are helping to shape other volunteer programmes nationally, which is extremely exciting.”
A pop-up space will be used in Princes Quay shopping centre during the recruitment drive, where people can speak to current volunteers for an informal chat about the programme or to sign up.
You can also apply online here.