 Corporate and Adult Services Grant FundingA new grant funding stream for Older & Disabled People's Groups has just been opened!
All the info, applications form and guidance notes can be found at this link.
Or, contact the Voluntary Sector Team Corporate and Adult Service PO Box 6292, Council House Corporation Street, Derby, DE1 2ZL Telephone: 01332 255669 Fax: 01332 255500 Click here to send an email. |
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Speed Volunteering Spondon!
We're getting very excited down here in the Volunteer Centre. Why, I hear you all ask? Well, we're holding a Speed Volunteering event at Spondon Village Hall on 8 April 6:00 to 9:00 pm.
One or two of you may remember our Speed Volunteering event from 2007 - Click here for the YouTube link.
Our last event was a great success and we're hopeful that this next event will be just as good. Please promote this event to friends and family. We've got a full quota of groups taking part, it's now just the public we need to focus on so please do all you can!
Contact Simon or Thom for further information. |
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Weathering storms
 The conference will address the impact of the recession on the Third Sector and examine how organisations can survive and thrive. To be successful we need to prove that we are well managed, achieve results and offer value for money. We need to nurture, promote and develop our skilled workforce (including our volunteers). The Sector needs to network with and influence policy-makers at local, regional and national level. 30 March 2009, 9.30 am to 4.00 pm PERA, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. Click here to find out more. |
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Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Course
Learning Outcomes include:
To provide staff with an awareness of Derby and Derbyshire's multi-agency policy and procedures.
Describe Derby and Derbyshire's multi-agency definition of a vulnerable adult and the categories of abuse.
Identify signs of abuse.
Know how to deal with immediate incidents/disclosures.
Recall the reporting process and record initial information requirements when invoking procedures.
To find out more and book a place contact Alaina Gough on 01332 641225 or send an email. |
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Skills for Care launch
Search for the best of the best in social care.
Nominations are now open for the Accolades 2009 which celebrate the achievements of the best of the best social care employers, training providers and workers.
The Accolades are now seen as the Oscars of the social care world rewarding outstanding social care provision for millions of people who use services in their local communities.
There are 10 Accolades categories covering the work of all 38,000 social care employers and 1.5 million workers so anyone who wants to enter can download their entry form at www.skillsforcare.org.uk |
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Effective Supervision Skills
A practical, process-focused 2-day course which builds confidence, incorporates existing skills, and provides a flexible structure for managing supervision meetings.
Advance warning of this course to be held here at CVS by IDT on 7 and 8 May. Find out more by clicking here, or call 01803 299049 |
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Enterprising Britain
 The Enterprising Britain Competition 2009 is now open for business. It is a wonderful opportunity to showcase some of the East Midlands' most vibrant and successful places or projects. For more information, entry criteria and application forms please visit the website . East Midlands entries need to be submitted by Friday 24 April, with the regional final being held on 6 May. |
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Attracting and Recruiting Volunteers Course
 17 March 10.00 am to 1.00 pm.
The session will:
- look at the importance of and identify the key elements of an effective volunteer policy;
- identify the key elements of a volunteer task/role description;
- help participants select and begin to develop the most appropriate publicity materials and strategy for their organisation and volunteer role; and
- help participants to be able to recognise best practice in terms of recruiting volunteers.
If you would like to reserve a place, please return booking form to Ann Theobald, Acting Volunteer Centre Manager. Places are limited, so please book without delay! |
