What it's all about

I would like to set up a volunteering project that links Durham University volunteers with the Durham branch of Relate. Relate is an organisation that provides relationship counselling and support to couples, children and families in order that strong family units are at the heart of communities and society. Their manifesto states that 'strong communities are only built through the influence of healthy, resilient families'.

Building a volunteering relationship with Relate is one important way that members of the student community can work positively with people in the local community by helping Relate to provide support to them during relationship and family troubles.

At this stage, the project involves a small number of volunteers whose role is to assist in the administrative and clerical duties of the Durham branch of Relate. By taking on reception duties and providing support and assistance to full time staff, students can get involved in a meaningful way with the work that Relate does in helping family dynamics. Full training will be provided by Relate.

What's needed to make it a reality