
Exploring Volunteering Hull (EV) aims to support beneficiaries into employment or further learning by providing diverse work experience and/or volunteering opportunities. It is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). EV is aimed at economically inactive adults and young people (aged 16+) living in Hull. As with our other UKSPF programmes, EV provides an individualised support package, including, personal development, social activities, employability skills, volunteering, work experience, ICT, literacy and numeracy support, occupational specific qualifications or units, and job search. Each beneficiary receives support from a named keyworker and a personalised programme that meets their needs. The service is delivered by 9 partner organisations across the city of Hull to maximise access and it is free of charge for the beneficiary. Although there is no set time limit for support on the programme, most beneficiaries are expected to complete and/or progress within 4-6 months.
- Humber Learning Consortium is the lead partner for Exploring Volunteering Hull.
- Hull City Council is the accountable body for the UKSPF funding which supports Exploring Volunteering Hull.
- Programme delivery partners: CatZero, Enviromail, Giroscope, Goodwin Development Trust, Hull FC Community Foundation, Hull KR Community Trust, Tigers Sport & Education Trust, Unity in Community, and the Warren.
- Geographic coverage: all wards in Hull.
- Beneficiary eligibility: Age 16+, economically inactive or unemployed, resident in Hull, must be eligible to receive UK public funds.
- Exploring Volunteering Hull is currently funded until March 2025.
- For further programme details contact Vicky Holbeck at HLC on (01482) 327438 or email: vicky.holbeck@hlc-vol.org.
Direct referrals to Exploring Volunteers partners (outline geographic coverage):
- Cat Zero (city-wide) 01482 333309
- Enviromail (East Hull & Central) 01482 718718
- Giroscope (West Hull & Central) 01482 576374
- Goodwin Development Trust (West Hull & Central) 01482 337999
- Hull FC Community Foundation (West Hull & Central) 01482 304260
- Hull KR Community Trust (East Hull & Central) 01482 780901
- Tigers Sport & Education Trust (city-wide) 01482 358371
- Unity in Community (North Hull) 01482 852292
- The Warren (city-wide / young people focus) 01482 219357