Volunteer Manager’s Network Recruitment Fair
Voluntary Action North East Lincolnshire’s Volunteer Managers Network is holding a Volunteer Recruitment Fair on Friday 2nd June 2017, 10 am to 2 pm in the Floral Hall, People’s Park, Park Drive, Grimsby. The event will launch this year’s National Volunteers Week which takes place from 1st – 7th June.
Local residents are invited to come along and meet representatives from local organisations such as NAVIGO, YMCA, Youth Offending Service and Care Plus Group Hope Street Collaborative and many more to find out how they can give their time for the benefit of others. There will opportunities that suit people with different interests and skills so whether you are volunteering to find paid work or want to give something back to the community, come and find out how you can get involved.
The event will be officially opened at 11 am but stalls and activities will be available from 10 am until 2 pm.
There will be free family activities to get involved in such as 15 minute Thai Chi sessions delivered by Sylvia Leary of the Care Plus Group, face painting for the children and other fun activities are planned. Refreshments will be available and whatever the weather, this indoor and outdoor event will definitely take place! You can even enjoy a walk around People’s Park afterwards!
For further information about this event please contact Liz at VANEL on 01472 231123.
VANEL’s Volunteer Managers Network meets quarterly to continuously develop and deliver a programme of support and training for individuals who manage volunteers. If your group or organisation involves volunteers or is planning to do so, get in touch with VANEL to find out how you can become a member. Telephone Liz on the number above to find out more.
For more information on National Volunteers Week visit www. volunteersweek.org/. Volunteers’ Week is an annual celebration of the fantastic contribution millions of volunteers make across the UK. It takes place from 1st-7th June every year. Sign up below and follow @NCVOvolunteers on twitter for updates on plans for 2017
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