Amidst growing concerns around the Cost of Living Crisis, our team began to compile a list of resources and where to find help to share with the Connected Voice staff. As the list grew, we felt it would be helpful to share this information publicly

The Friendship bench was designed by the Year 5 children from Bill Quay and St Albans Primary Schools. Working with a Blacksmith / Artist, the project was completed in May 2022. Come and see. Come and sit and talk. The bench is for the community.

Support into Volunteering Want to volunteer but need a bit of help getting started? Gateshead Volunteer Centre offers personalised 1-to-1 support to help you find a role that suits your interests, skills and goals. We’ll meet with you, guide you

What is volunteering? Volunteering can be defined as giving your time and skills freely and without coercion, often to a cause you feel passionate about. Volunteering is not done for financial gain but is about mutual benefit. In return for helping

Congratulations, having come this far, you will probably have decided that volunteering is something you’d like to do. That’s a fantastic decision! There are numerous volunteer opportunities to choose from but the key is to find a position that you

Volunteering can be defined as giving your time and skills freely and without coercion, often to a cause you feel passionate about. In return you gain experiences and skills, alongside the satisfaction of being part of something which connects you to