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1. operational research
at the heart of analytics
The OR Society: Pro Bono O.R. (Summer newsletter - Issue 3)
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Promoting Pro Bono O.R.
IFOS (International Federation ofOperational Research Societies) has been promoting Pro Bono O.R. in its quarterly
newsletters.
In March it published a case study carried outwith Crimestoppers: ‘Pro Bono O.R. delivers quick response to call centre
problem’ which can be found on page 12 http://ifors.org/newsletter/ifors-march2015.pdf
In the latest edition itpublished a case study with HARCVS: ‘Pro Bono O.R. addressing loneliness in rural North
Yorkshire' which can be found on page 11 http://ifors.org/web/june-2015-newsletter/
Career Volunteer’s sister company Charity People helped to increase the profile ofPro Bono O.R. by publishing
a blog explaining how Pro Bono O.R. can help third sector organisations in the UK.
Pro Bono O.R. offers free consultancy services to third sector organisations across the UK. The OR Society wants more
organisations to benefit from operational research and recognises that third sector organisations have an even greater
need to be more efficient. Organisations may seek a wide range of operational improvements:
 Strategic planning/review
 Impact measurement
 Process improvement
 Data analysis
 Business planning
 Efficiency improvement
 Options appraisal
 Decision making
Whatever the aim, O.R. can offer the flexibility and adaptability to provide objective help.
Visit: Pro Bono O.R. for more information or send an email to Felicity McLeister to requestPro Bono O.R. support.
Volunteer Experience

2. Are you considering skilled volunteering? Wonder whatit might be like? This guestblog from Sarah Culkin tells you
about her experience ofPro Bono O.R. with Harrogate and Rippon CVS.
http://probonoor.blogspot.co.uk/2015/05/addressing-loneliness-in-rural-north.html
‘The findings will help inform forward planning for this service and also help to support funding bids’ CEO
Have you gota story to tell? If so I’d love to hear from you and would happily publish the article as a guestblog and
promote via my social media channels.
With the initiative growing we are always on the lookoutfor new volunteers. If you know ofany individuals or
organisations that would like to getinvolved with skilled volunteering please ask them to contact Felicity McLeister or
complete the online volunteer details form.
Third sector SIG
The OR Society has a Third Sector special interestgroup thatputs on events three to four times a year. This year the
Spring Seminar looked at‘Services to Young People’ thatincluded talks from four Pro Bono O.R. volunteers who had
carried out projects with Joseph Rowntree Foundation, The Childhood trust, Elfrida Rathbone and AYME. The latest
eventhosted a talk by Tom Cherrett - O.R. & Oxfam: optimising donation bank collections using remote monitoring
sensors. Both writes ups and video (OR & Oxfam) can be found here
Skilled volunteering really makes a difference
Thank you for the feedback from Noise Solution. It’s always great to getsuch positive feedback aboutthe work our
volunteers are doing:
'The commitment shown to the idea of the project was excellent. The volunteer did a really good job of understanding
what was required. He produced some excellent work, which looked visually great and has been instrumental in me
being able to demonstrate clearly the impacts that we are achieving with Noise Solution.'
Project updates

3. Since the start ofthe year we have completed 9 projects including Noise Solution, Parentskool and CALM (keep an eye
on the webpage for the case study slides). We have had 26 new enquires and have started 12 new projects which
includes The Care Forum, Extra Care and St Michael’s Fellowship.
Thank you for all your support.
Felicity McLeister