Welcome to the latest edition of our e-newsletter that I hope you find useful. If there is anything that you would like included or have any suggestions/comments, please Email Clare O'Grady. |
| Launch of New Good Practice Guide |
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This new edition of the Good Practice Guide, Commissioned by the Herefordshire Infrastructure Consortium and funded by Capacity Builders, has been produced by Herefordshire Volunteer Centre for all those organisations involved, or considering becoming involved, in working with volunteers. 
It provides basic information on all the main areas of good practice ranging from practical issues, such as insurance, to more complex issues, such as screening and retention. The guide draws on the information and good practice provided by Volunteering England, the national body for volunteering.
Come along and collect the new edition of the Good Practice Guide, one free copy per organisation at
VOLUNTEER CO-ORDINATORS FORUM
Wednesday 10 March 2010
1.15pm for 1.30pm and finishing 3.30pm
Kindle Centre, ASDA, Belmont Road, Hereford HR2 7JE
If you would like to attend or would like a copy of the new Good Practice Guide please contact Angela Legg on 01432 343 932 or angela@herefordshireva.org |
| Master Composters |
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Volunteers are needed to join a team of enthusiastic Master Composters, to promote home composting to the residents of Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The Master Composter programme works alongside the council's Waste Prevention Team to encourage more people to compost at home and help those already composting to do so more effectively.
This could be by assisting on a stand at a local event or show, giving a talk, writing magazine articles or providing composting demonstrations.
Full training will be given and volunteers are expected to contribute a minimum of 30 hours per year. Travel expenses are paid and Master Composters enjoy free membership of Garden Organic.
Please contact Chris Atkinson on 01905 768227 or email cnatkinson@worcestershire.gov.uk for more information.
Closing date: 19th February 2010. |
| Home-Start Volunteer Course |
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Home-Start Herefordshire is an independent charity which offers support, friendship and practical help to families who are experiencing stress and finding it hard to cope and have at least one child under five years of age.
Home-Start offers a unique service. They recruit and train volunteers who are usually parents themselves to visit families at home and offer them informal, friendly and confidential support.
The next Home-Start Volunteer Preparation Course starting on 23rd February and will run every Tuesday for 10 weeks 10.00 -2.30 pm
Venue:The Fred Bulmer Centre, Wall Street Hereford, HR4 9HP
Please call 01432 371212 for more information
If you are a parent & your 1st 2nd or 3rd language is English you are welcome to join us.
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| Ewyas Harold Memorial Hall |
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Looking for a venue to run a workshop, seminar or similar event;with plenty of parking and an option to include catering?
Look no further, talk to us about your requirements -
Ewyas Harold Memorial Hall has the following facilities at reasonable rates. A large hall to seat up to 220 people and a smaller room to seat up to 50 people. Tables, chairs, kitchen and licensed bar facilities.
Projection screens in both spaces.
Call Ann Bradley on 01981 240710 or Carey Godwin on 01981 240416
We look forward to hearing from you. |
| Using IT to Fundraise |
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We are delighted to welcome Pete Read the ICT Champion for the West Midlands who will talk about using technology to help with fundraising.
7.45am - 9am
Saxty's, Widemarsh Street Hereford
£5 for continental breakfast payable on the day but please book a place beforehand by contacting Clare O'Grady on 01432 343 932 or outreach@herefordshireva.org |
Herefordshire Voluntary Action
