Take your partners Exeter Volunteer Bureau is notable for the strong and lasting partnerships it has formed across the city. If you work in the voluntary sector, the chances are that you have raised your hand.
Partnership is a key factor in almost every new or existing initiative.
I was amazed when I counted the number of partnerships that Exeter Volunteer Bureau is involved in, and wondered how on earth I manage to fit them all in. I see partnerships as a platform for different organisations, bringing together a range of visions, thoughts and perspectives, enabling a greater understanding of the issues and the potential for jointly agreed and supported initiatives. At Exeter Volunteer Bureau, which is the largest department in Exeter CVS, I am the only paid member of staff. I have six excellent volunteers, and manage several projects with their own independent funding streams. If I do get involved in partnerships, I have to ensure that the core work of the Volunteer Bureau is being delivered and that the projects are meeting their targets.