Do you know of a volunteer group that devotes it’s time to helping others in your local area and deserves a Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service? The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service is the highest award given to local volunteer groups, recognising the outstanding work they perform within their communities. Go to https://qavs.direct.gov.uk/ and submit … Read More
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Chelmsford Awards for Voluntary Service | Get your nominations in!
Would you like to acknowledge the outstanding work of your volunteers? There is still time to nominate someone for the 2016 Mayor’s Award for Outstanding Contribution to Voluntary Service. The Awards raise awareness of the thousands of local people who give their time to help others by volunteering and in particular those who have made … Read More
Have you got what it takes to make a difference to Safeguarding in Essex?
If you are involved in your community, want to promote the welfare of children, young people or adults, and are happy to be the voice of service users in meetings, then this could be the opportunity for you! Both the Essex Safeguarding Children and Adult Boards are looking to appoint volunteer Lay Members from April … Read More
It’s time to get Volunteering!
It’s time to get volunteering. I myself have recently joined the Chelmsford Volunteering team after deciding that I want to gain credible work experience, and skills through volunteering. If you are looking to gain skills, work experience, andadd to your CV for potential employers then why wait? Join us today! There are common misconceptions about … Read More
Official Launch of Volunteer Essex Website
Come and join us on Thursday 14 January in Remembrance Square, Chelmsford Central Library for the official launch of Volunteer Essex. The Chairman of Essex County Council and the Mayor of Chelmsford will be cutting the ribbon at 11a.m. Volunteer Centres across Essex will be launching the website in their localities at the same time, … Read More
The High Sheriff’s Volunteer Centre Essex Award
Why not nominate the organisation you volunteer with for the opportunity to win a cash prize of £1000? The High Sheriff’s award is given to the organisation which best demonstrates the use of good practice in providing encouragement, support, training and supervision to volunteers. Last year the prize was awarded to Friends of the Flitch … Read More
Are you #SteppingUp to create a stronger City? Look forward to seeing you at High Chelmer Shopping Centre 27-30 January
#SteppingUp to create a stronger City A new campaign comes to Chelmsford on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday next week (January 27-30) focusing on how local people can ‘step up’ to create stronger communities. The #SteppingUp campaign puts the spotlight on five simple steps people can take which can have a hugely beneficial effect personally, … Read More
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