Welcome to the fifth edition of Involve, Diabetes UK’s newsletter for volunteers. In this issue we announce the winners of the 2012 National Inspire Awards, update you on some changes in the central volunteering development team, and tell you how you can order all our materials. We're also running a competition for you to name a roadshow bus!
Happy reading!
Sally Caldwell
Volunteering Development Coordinator
The National Inspire Awards
The 2012 Inspire Awards highlighted the fantastic work our volunteers do across the country. From convincing the Northern Ireland Assembly to better support children with type 1 diabetes or raising awareness of type 2 diabetes in minority communities - to jumping out of aeroplanes and baking cakes to raise vital finds! >>
Updated Materials Order List
We’ve updated our comprehensive list of promotional and information resources for volunteers and voluntary groups, along with information on how to order these resources. These are available to help with your fundraising and awareness events. The updated list can be found here >>
Staff update
We’ve recently had a couple of new members of staff join the Volunteering Development Team in central office, and a new Director of Operations. You can read more about them and their roles here >>
Name a Roadshow Bus!
The roadshow buses have been travelling up and down the country raising awareness of Type 2 diabetes for over four years, yet our three lovely roadshow buses don’t have a name! Do you have any suggestions? >>
Policy Update
Nikki Joule, Senior Policy Officer, tells us about the focus on Diabetes UK campaigns in parliamentary receptions and debates. >>
Research Update
Diabetes UK recently dedicated over £1.7m to 11 new grants that will support groundbreaking research all over the country. Read about some of the grants here >>
Tell us your news!
If you would like to contribute to the next issue of Involve, we’d love to hear from you! Let us know what you’ve been up to and what your future plans are. You can send us you text and photos online via the Your Stories page, email volunteering@diabetes.org.uk or phone 020 7424 1000.
How do I recieve a copy of Involve?
Involve is sent to all Diabetes UK volunteers. If you are a volunteer with Diabetes UK and you have not recieved a copy, please get in touch with the Volunteer Development Team by email volunteering@diabetes.org.uk or phone 020 7424 1000.
Is Involve available in alternative formats?
Involve is sent to all Diabetes UK volunteers by email. If you don't use email we will post you a copy. It is also available in large print and audio versions. If you would like to recieve Involve in a different format, please contact the Volunteer Development Team by email volunteering@diabetes.org.uk or phone 020 7424 1000.