Volunteering related news
Friendship at Home are looking for volunteers to help make a difference to the lives of the older people that they support. The organisation works to help combat isolation and loneliness across North East Lincolnshire and to improve the quality of life of older people. If you have a few hours to spare each week and are interested in becoming a volunteer with Friendsship at Home, read on to find out how to get involved.
On Friday 16th September 2016 VANEL employee’s Victoria and Helen braved the elements with 17 other volunteers to help clean-up Cleethorpes Beach as part of the Marine Conservation Society’s annual ‘Beach Watch’ event. The event lasted for just over an hour and half, during which time the team collected 60kg of litter and 9kg of dog poo! Read on to find out more!
‘The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service’ is now open to nominations. If you know a group that has made an outstanding contribution to the community, then why not nominate them for this prestigious award? The deadline for nominations is MIdnight on Friday 16th September 2016.
We recently awarded the Dementia Engagement Project their SVA level 2 accreditation for their work with volunteers. Read on for a full update of what the Supporting Volunteers Award is and how to get involved or update your accreditation.
The V:Expo 2016 at Lincoln Showground is fast approaching. Thursday 26th May is the date. Read on for the latest information and for links to the website, tickets page and Facebook page.
Volunteer’s Week is 1-12 June 2016.
The BBC Do Something Great season has launched and they are looking for volunteer stories as part of the season. To share your story, or find out more, read the article for more details.
The rescheduled Volunteer Managers Network meeting will take place on 25th April. More details can be found in the article.
The V:Expo event is taking place at the Lincolnshire Showground again this year. With confirmed guest speakers and workshops planned this event promises to continue with the standards set by last year’s event. You can read more about it in the article.
The V:Expo event is returning for the second year. Book your place today.