Following a period of research and development Worcestershire Voices was set up to support an independent and influential voluntary and community sector. Over the summer of 2012 the newly formed Worcestershire Voices Board identified a few initiatives to start on. One of these was volunteering; following the Olympics in London the success and high public awareness of the Games Makers (volunteers) was a factor in that decision.
There is no reliable, comprehensive and up-to-date information on the sector in Worcestershire. Therefore it was decided to commission research to better determine the current capacity and scope of volunteering throughout both the rural and urban areas of the County. With the active support of Worcestershire County Council and also Wychavon and Malvern Hills District Councils, the Voices Board prepared the attached research brief which has been agreed by all the partners.
The brief is now being sent to organisations whose experience is understood to have a degree of affinity with the objectives outlined in the document and an appreciation of the nature of the voluntary and community (or third) sector.
If, having read the brief and given the approach proposed and the timescales outlined, you wish to submit a proposal to undertake this research project, an early indication of your intention would be appreciated by close of play on 28th January. Please note that the closing date for submissions is noon on Monday 11th February and short-listed applicants will be interviewed on Monday 25th February.
To confirm you interest in tendering for this work or to submit specific questions or queries in relation to the brief please email Sally Macintyre at Community First at sallym@comfirst.org.uk by close of play on the 28th January.
Completed proposals should also be emailed to Sally Macintyre at sallym@comfirst.org.uk by the closing date of noon on the 11th February. A signed hard copy of the submission should follow by post. All submissions will be acknowledged by email.
Michael Hunter
Chairman
Worcestershire Voices
