This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and as groups and organisations continue to experience unprecedented demand, those in a position to help need to be more aware of placing increasing pressure on staff and volunteers - many of whom are reporting rising levels of stress and poor mental health. Zurich explores how organisations can better support their teams through early recognition of mental health struggles, proactive self-care strategies, and training for managers to foster a safer, more supportive working environment.

You might be interested in our mental health and wellbeing training taking place in May and June too.

Join us at our upcoming networks and training sessions:

• Volunteer Coordinators Network at Colburn Community Hub & Café – 12 June
  Explore the Vision for Volunteering theme of Power.

• Managing Volunteers training (19 June, Harrogate)
  Sharpen your volunteer management skills with expert-led guidance.

• Volunteer Views & Brews – 17 July (online)
  A relaxed session for volunteers who lead others, co-hosted by Alex Sutcliffe, Manager of NYC’s Major Incident Response Team.

The annual Community Life Survey confirms what many suspected: volunteer numbers are stagnating, while organisations offer the same tired responses year after year. As Laura Elson asks in her latest article, are we "trying to solve a strategic problem with operational solutions?" Join Laura at our next Managing Volunteers training on 19 June in Harrogate.