News about Reach
Reach signs up for London's volunteering charterLondon's Volunteer Management Charter has been developed by Greater London Volunteering's Experts in Volunteering Project in close consultation with the Volunteer Centre Network. Reach has endorsed the Charter and so commits to -support this initiative by promoting the use of the Charter and Health Check to strengthen the volunteer management practice -complete the Volunteer Management Health Check. To sign up follow the link below http://www.volunteering.org.uk/WhatWeDo/Policy/Volunteer+Rights+Inquiry/Volunteer+Rights+Inquiry
Queens Award for Voluntary ServiceThe Queen's Award for Voluntary Service, the MBE for volunteer groups, was created in 2002 to recognise the outstanding contributions made by voluntary organisations in local communities across the UK. To date 750 organisations have received the Award from Her Majesty but many groups are still unaware of their eligability for this prestigious offer. If you know of an organisation who you think should be recognised for their outstanding voluntary work then check out www.direct.gov.uk/thequeensawardforvoluntaryservice and download the resource pack.
Jobs of the monthBecome a Trustee for the Union of Brunel StudentsThe UBS promotes the welfare and interests of students, liases with the local community and encourages personal development. The new trustees will have a chance to make a significant impact, offering valuable guiding and mentoring to the Board members. Combat poverty in Wales and the South WestReach is looking for volunteers based in Wales and the South West for skilled volunteering roles in general. In addition, Reach has a specific requirement for volunteers who would be interested in helping Elizabeth Finn Care with assessing the needs of those who have applied for support. Email us at info@reachskills.org.uk and let us know you are interested in either roles in the above region or a role with Elizabeth Finn Care. Register with Reach now and you can self select the above roles and many others. Case studies of volunteers who have been on a career breakWe are looking for case studies of volunteers who have started or are looking to start volunteering after being on a career break. This may have been due to ill health, maternity leave or caring for children or redundancy. We would love to talk to you and find out how volunteering has helped you to re enter the work place or to refresh your skills. Email us at mail@reachskills.org.uk . |
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