Welcome & Introduction

• Welcome to Episode 23 of Time for Impact!
• This is a special celebratory episode marking the 41st Annual Volunteers' Week in the UK (June 2nd - 8th, 2025).
• We're diving deep into the significance of this week, the impact of volunteering, and how we can all play a part.
• A huge thank you to all the incredible volunteers across the UK for their dedication and invaluable contributions.
• Today, we're thrilled to be joined by two fantastic guests who are at the heart of the volunteering sector.

Introducing Our Guests

• Margaret Starkie: Partnership and Communications Manager at Volunteer Scotland. Margaret plays a vital role in promoting and supporting volunteering across Scotland, leading on impactful campaigns like Volunteers' Week. With Volunteer Scotland since 2009, she brings a wealth of experience in advancing volunteer participation.
• Dominic Pinkney: CEO of www.works-4u.com, a not-for-profit social enterprise specialising in employee volunteering and sponsor of this year's Volunteers' Week celebrations. Dom is also the CEO of two bustling London volunteer centres: Volunteer Centre Camden and Hammersmith & Fulham Volunteer Centre. He's a passionate advocate for volunteering, with experience presenting on the topic at the United Nations and recently leading the "London Vision for Volunteering" initiative.

Discussion Points Covered:

• The History and Enduring Impact of Volunteers' Week:
• Initiatives, Ambitions, and Strategic Importance:
• The Power of Partnership:
• Reward and Recognition of Volunteers:
• The Broader Volunteering Landscape (Insights from our Guests):

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• Call to Action:

  • Get Involved! This Volunteers' Week, explore how you can make an impact in your community.
  • Thank a Volunteer! Make a special effort to acknowledge and appreciate the volunteers you know.
  • Organisations: Use Volunteers' Week to reflect on your volunteer program, share learnings, and engage your stakeholders.
  • Find volunteering opportunities:
  • Share your volunteering stories and how you're celebrating Volunteers' Week using the hashtag

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  #TimeForImpact and #VolunteersWeek.

  Thank You & Closing Remarks:

  • A massive thank you to our guests, Margaret Starkie and Dominic Pinkney, for sharing their invaluable insights and passion.
  • To Nicola Gower for organising.
  • To Volunteer Scotland, Volunteer Now, NCVO and WCVA for organising Volunteers Week year after year through the UKVF.
  • Thank you to our listeners for tuning in to this special Volunteers' Week episode of Time for Impact.
  • Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for more inspiring conversations.

  Follow Us:

  • www.TimeforImpact.co.uk and on our linked in page
  • Volunteer Scotland: https://www.volunteerscotland.net/
  • Works4U: https://www.works-4u.com/
  • and of course Volunteers' Week: https://volunteersweek.org/

  
  

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