Leeds Digital Volunteering Partnership is hosting an in-person networking event with the aim of fostering collaboration between Leeds’s charity and tech sectors, increasing the city’s capacity to support digital inclusion. To understand more about how tech companies and community organisations can partner to support the digital inclusion of people and communities in Leeds read our latest partner profile outlining how Leeds Older People’s Forum and Axiologic partnered with Southlands Retirement Apartments to support digital inclusion for residents.
Digital Volunteering Matchmaking Event details and booking:
Date and time: Tuesday 29 April, 10am – 12noon
Location: MEPC Wellington Central, Wellington Place, Leeds LS1 4AP
Booking: Book your free place on Eventbrite
The networking event aims to link tech companies seeking Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) volunteer opportunities with community, voluntary or social enterprise (VCSE) organisations looking for volunteers to support basic digital skills for Leeds residents. We aim for attendees to leave the event having made meaningful matches, leading to ongoing, mutually beneficial partnerships.
The plan for the morning:
- Introductions and context setting from 100% Digital Leeds, Voluntary Action Leeds, and Forum Central.
- A short panel discussion with representatives from businesses and VCSEs who have worked in partnership to support digital skills for Leeds residents.
- A networking exercise to foster new partnerships.
Who would benefit from attending this event:
- All attendees should represent businesses or VCSE organisations based in, or delivering services, in Leeds.
- Representatives should be organisational leaders with enough influence to action any commitments made. Example roles include CSR/ESG Leads, Volunteer Managers, and Digital Inclusion Officers.
Leeds Digital Volunteering Partnership:
Leeds Digital Volunteering Partnership (LDVP) is made up of representatives from 100% Digital Leeds, Leeds Community Foundation, Voluntary Action Leeds, Forum Central, and the city’s tech sector.
LDVP fosters cross-sector partnerships that help the city’s third sector organisations benefit from the digital skills and capacity of the tech sector, and to enable tech businesses and their employees to gain new skills, experience, and a sense of community through work with not-for-profit organisations.
The partnership was formed after the success of the Leeds Digital Ball and Leeds Digital Inclusion Fund highlighted further opportunities for the tech sector to support the third sector other than financially.