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Be part of the 2012 Games action in the District – volunteers needed

09 Feb 2012

Local people are being given the unique ‘once in a life’ opportunity to help out at the Paralympic Games Road Cycling at Brands Hatch and Torch Relay in Sevenoaks District.  You could be a key part of these events and all you need is a warm and welcoming nature and enjoy engaging with new people

 

The Beat Project

08 Feb 2012

Healthy Living Event comes to Snodland Area

 

Study shows over half of Brits volunteered last year

27 Jan 2012

More than one in two people in Britain volunteered in 2011, according to a new study in volunteering habits by YouGov.

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The Big Tree Plant Funding Scheme

23 Jan 2012

The Big Tree Plant funding scheme hopes to encourage and support community groups to plant trees in neighbourhoods where people live and work.  The scheme can fund work such as community involvement, site surveys and expert advice as well as trees, planting materials, labour, and tree care and maintenance.

 

New 121 Cafe

New 121 Cafe

19 Dec 2011

The 121 befriending project has recently launched the 121 social café in Tunbridge Wells. The cafe provides a safe and fun environment in which young people can meet new friends and give each other support. Members of the café have overcome their own personal barriers to feel happy and more optimistic about the future.

 

Volunteering medal reintroduced by government

Volunteering medal reintroduced by government

03 Nov 2011

The British Empire Medal, which was awarded as part of the Queen's Honours system to British citizens making a difference in their communities until 1992, will be reintroduced in the Diamond Jubilee Honours list in June next year.

 
 
 
 
 

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Upcoming Events

Introduction to Management

Start: 09:30, finish: 16:30 07 Mar 2012

Are you ‘new to management’? If so, this course will help you identify the skills you have and those you need to develop to become an effective manager. Gain a better understanding of the key roles and responsibilities of managers and discover different styles of management.

 

Fire Marshal/Warden Training

Start: 09:30, finish: 01:30 15 Mar 2012

A half day course intended for staff members who have the responsibility for Fire Safety within your organisation. It will provide the necessary training to enable them to effectively carry out their legal duties and responsibilities

 

Appointed Person First Aid

Start: 09:30, finish: 16:00 16 Mar 2012

A one day course (6 hours)  that is both practical and theory based. Suitable for those with no prior first aid knowledge and those who wish to be an appointed person in the workplace.

 

Introduction to Managing Volunteers

Start: 09:30, finish: 16:30 21 Mar 2012

This introductory course covers the basics of volunteer management from good recruitment practices through to volunteer learning and development

 

Understanding & Using an Outcomes Focus

Start: 09:30, finish: 16:30 28 Mar 2012

Outcomes are the changes, benefits, learning or other effects that happen as a result of your work.  There is an increasing need for VCOs to adopt an outcomes based approach.

 

Introduction to Presentation & Public Speaking

Start: 09:30, finish: 16:30 03 Apr 2012

Learn how to plan, prepare and deliver your presentations to maximum effect and enjoyment.

Course Fully Booked

 

Partnership Working

Start: 10:00, finish: 13:00 04 Apr 2012

This course is for voluntary organisations who intend to work in partnership – either with other voluntary agencies or other bodies.

Course Fully Booked

 

Basic Child Protection Awareness Training

Start: 09:30, finish: 13:30 05 Apr 2012

This ½ day training provides participants with a basic awareness of the issues surrounding safeguarding children. This includes being able to recognise when a child may require safeguarding, and knowing what to do in response to concerns about the welfare of a child

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Contact Details

Voluntary Action Within Kent
17-19 Monson Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent,
TN1 1LS

Telephone:
01892 530330
Fax:
01892 532539
Email:
info@vawk.org.uk

Offices also throughout Kent and Medway

Registered charity number 1108388
Registered company number 5354482