Shared Interest has a dedicated network of Ambassadors and Volunteers that proactively help us to raise our profile and ultimately increase share capital which allows us to have a greater impact on communities in the developing world.

Since the scheme was launched in 2006 the goal has been to recruit and maintain the motivation of these active individuals.

Shared Interest Volunteers use their skills to support the Society wherever possible; this could be by taking photographs, handing out flyers or providing administrative support in the Newcastle office.

Ambassadors give their time and effort on a voluntary basis to help raise the profile of the Society with the specific aim of recruiting new members and increasing investment.

The Volunteer Manager conducted a full audit of the volunteers in 2010 and at the end of September 2011 we had a confirmed
61 Ambassadors and 11 Volunteers spread across the UK.

A new Volunteer Policy has since been put in place to monitor the way that we engage with and manage volunteers. This policy was introduced in June 2011 and this good practice is currently being implemented to ensure that all Ambassadors and Volunteers are well supported in their roles.