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March, 2010
sported - calls out for Coventry based volunteers
The new capacity building and grant making charity, sported is looking to recruit a network of mentors who can provide one to one support to third sector sport providers in the Coventry area.
Volunteers Week is on its way
Volunteering England have been busy preparing the new look of the Volunteers' Week website, sourcing some great new merchandise and working with many organisations to highlight the fantastic role that volunteers play in our community.
Money Worries?
Coventry Jesus Centre are offering free of charge one to one support on advice for dealing with debts and help with budgeting.
For further information or to make an appointment please contact Coventry Jesus Centre, 7 Lamb Street CV1 4AE.
Tel 024 7655 0033
Email info@coventryjesuscentre.org.uk
Updated guidance on Vetting and Barring Scheme available
An updated document containing details on the scope of the Scheme; barring arrangements; responsibilities and duties for both employers and volunteer coordinators, and the duties for those individuals you take on and timescales for the phased implementation of the Scheme.
Volunteer Management Training
ONC Award in Managing Volunteers
Voluntary Action Coventry will be running an OCN level 3 Award in Managing Volunteers. The course due to start in May 2010 will cover areas such as :
- Concepts & Values in Volunteering
- Valuing your volunteers
- Social Policy for Managing Voluntary and Community Organisations
Volunteer Management Bursaries
Think Big
Think Big wants to hear from young people with bright ideas for projects that will bring people together and benefit communities. Successful applicants will receive a £300 grant towards project costs and a day's training with UK Youth in the skills they will need to get their idea up and running.
VAC’s Children’s Workforce Development Project draws to a successful conclusion
A big thank you to Rachel Evans for all her hard work as this project draws to a close.
Reply from Malcolm Stamp to LINk information request
Following the media coverage about the Dr Foster findings about patient safety at University Hospital Coventry LINk used its power to request information to seek information about current practice and to understand why the Trust thought it has been rated in this way.
Teenage Pregnancy Strategy: Beyond 2010
Teenage pregnancy is a major issue both for Coventry and the country as a whole. Views are being welcomed to inform the next phase of this national strategy until 20 May.
The Health Care Workers (Duty of Co-operation)
This consultation on regulations may be relevant to VCS groups because it is about sharing information about the performance and conduct of healthcare workers employed in all sectors. For further details visit: www.dh.gov.uk/en/Consultations/Liveconsultations/DH_113563 [Information courtesy of Coventry LINk]
