Voluntary Sector Agencies
 

• WiSCV

Our official website is packed full of information about volunteering in HE and FE, it also has info on the; resource library, about our mail base, and our regions, where workers can get support and advice from fellow workers in the UK and much more.
 www.wiscv.org
 

• CSV

Founded in 1962, CSV is the UK’s leading volunteering and training charity. The website has loads of information on volunteering, training, services, campaigns and resources.
 www.csv.org.uk
 

• National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO)

NCVO is a large organisation that offers support to all voluntary organisations in the sector.  They have a sustainable funding project, and good practice/policy advice lines. Tel: 020 7713 6161.
www.ncvo-vol.org.uk
 

• National Youth Agency

Supports those involved in young peoples personal and social development. Promoting young peoples’ personal and social development, their voice, influence and place in society.
www.nya.org.uk
 

• Volunteering England

Volunteering England (VE) is the national volunteer development agency for volunteering. We work with private, public and voluntary sector organisations and individuals to increase the quality, quantity, impact and accessibility of volunteering. We have a commitment to student volunteering across Further and Higher Education.
www.volunteering.org.uk
 

• Worldwide Volunteering for Young People

Online database for volunteering projects throughout the UK and 214 countries worldwide.
www.worldwidevolunteering.org.uk
 

• Your local Volunteer Centre

You can locate this on Volunteering England’s website; they will have lots of ideas for opportunities and information on good practice. Access the Volunteer Centre Finder
 

• YouthNet

An online charity which guides and supports young people, helping them to make life choices, participate in society and achieve their ambitions.
www.youthnet.org.uk
 

• Youth Action Network

Enables young people to volunteer by designing, delivering and evaluating projects in their own communities.
www.youth-action.org.uk 
 

Training Resources
 

• The Training Shop

Sell everything from koosh balls to books full of ice breakers. http://www.thetrainingshop.co.uk/

• Business Balls

Free resources for the ethical development of people, business and organisations. http://www.businessballs.com/

• Media trust

Media and staffing training about using media/pr, leaflets and advice about communications, media, pr, etc.
http://www.mediatrust.org
 
Also check out your local volunteer centre, and other charities for specialised training (e.g. Age Concern) and the resources section of the WiSCV website.