I have now
been in post for almost 2 months so I thought it would be good to give you an
update on how things are going. I am
pleased to say, so far the project it thriving.
We already have one project under way with the RSPCA, another one about
to commence with Harrogate & Ripon Centres for Voluntary Service and several
other enquiries at various stages.
A big thank
you to all the volunteers who have signed up to the volunteer’s database. We currently have 60 volunteers across the UK
who are currently available to work on projects. This puts us in a great position to offer Pro
Bono O.R. across the UK.
The biggest
challenge now is continuing to increase the awareness of O.R. to the Third
Sector and promoting the Pro Bono O.R. project.
Since getting
started I have discovered the power of social media. Having never tweeted, blogged or been on
LinkedIn I wasn't aware what a useful tool social media in the work place
was. As I started my journey of discovery
I realised the potential that social media could tap in to. I have already has 6 potential enquiries from
LinkedIn, have been retweeted and followed by various organisations and have
had a blog published on Reach’s website (skilled volunteering charity). I have become a big fan and would recommend it
as a great networking/promotional tool.
If
you are interested in receiving pro bono support, becoming a volunteer or just
want to find out more information, please write to felicity.mcleister@theorsociety.com quoting ‘OR in the Third Sector’.
Twitter: @FMcLeister
LinkedIn: Felicity McLeister
You may also
be interested in our Third Sector Special Interest Group (ORiTS) http://www.theorsociety.com/Pages/SpecialInterest/ORThirdSector.aspx
Thank you for
taking the time to read this and I look forward to hearing from you.
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