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NEW - Vacancies for Chairs of the regional EVDC's

Eight of the nine regional bodies of the England Volunteering Development Council are seeking to appoint independent Chairs.

The role for the South East Region EVDC Chair is still vacant.

For more information about these roles, please follow the this link. www.volunteering.org.uk/evdc

Volunteer Centre Website

31/01/2007

We are aware that there has been continuing problems with our website.

We are in the process of changing the server provider, which should resolve the problem and at the same time having work done on the website which will improve the service and slightly change the look!

In the meantime, you can visit the centre between Monday - Wednesday 10.00 - 2.00pm.

Posted by Cath Barry cath@volunteercentre.bhci.org

Volunteer Centre will close on ....

11/12/2006

The Volunteer Centre will be closed from the 19th December until the 8th January 2007.

We will reopen on the Monday 8th January 2007 10-2pm

We would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year and look forward to seeing you in the new year.

Best Wishes
VC Staff
Posted by Cath Barry

Cut in Opening Hours

23/07/2006

Due to loss of funding and staff redundancy we are making further cuts to our opening times.

We will keep you informed of any futher changes

We are sorry about this and hope to re-instate the service in the near future.

Opening Times are now for Drop in only on

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 10.00 - 2.00pm

Posted by Cath Barry

New website for the Volunteer Centre

26/04/2006

The re-branded Volunteer Centre now has a new look

Posted by Peter Mason

No more Thursday opening

26/05/2006

Changes to Volunteer Centre opening times

Due to funding cuts and staff redundancy, we are no longer able to offer the appointmant service on a Thursday. We are trying to secure funding, and hope to re-instate the service in the near future.
Our opening will now be for drop in only on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 10.00 - 2.00pm

Posted by Cath Barry

Volunteer Bureau Closed Due to Moving

24/08/2005

We will be closed until 12th September

The Volunteer Bureau will close from 24th August as we are moving to new premisies. We will re open on Monday 12th September 2005 for our drop in service 10-3pm
Our Thursday appointment service will also be closed during this time. Appointments can be booked for 19th September 4-6.30pm.

New address:
Intergen House
65/67 Western Road
Hove BN3 2JQ

01273 737888
email info@brightonhovevolunteers.org.uk

Posted by Cath Barry

THE YEAR OF THE VOLUNTEER 2005

20/01/2005

Aims of the Year

The Government has designated 2005 as the Year of the Volunteer.The aims of the year are to:

• Increase the number of volunteers, particularly individuals from marginalised groups and young people.
• Open more volunteering opportunities in the public and voluntary sector
• Raise the profile of the work that volunteers are doing locally and nationally
• Thank volunters for their time and commitment

The Volunteer Bureau will be working with other groups in the city to look at co-ordinating an event to coincide with Volunteers Week June 1-7th June. Watch this space for more details.

Posted by Cath Barry

WHAT'S NEW WITH THE OUTREACH PROJECT

12/01/2005

Outreach Project Update

Drop-ins
The Outreach Project will be running monthly drop-ins at local supermarkets and post offices in your area, watch this space for more details.

Quarterly Socials
The Project will be hosting quarterly socials for volunteers registered with the project, to come along and share their volunteering experiences and find out about other volunteering opportunities. Refreshments will be available, so you will need to book. Further details of dates etc will be on the website in the near future.
Coming Out to You, the Volunteer

The project is still going out into areas of Brighton to meet one to one or with small groups of people interested in volunteering and who find it difficult to get to the bureau in Hove. They will arrange a time and place to meet with you. On-going support is available e.g. you may need an interpreter to go with you to the first interview, or you may want to speak to someone about something you're not sure about to do with your voluntary job.
The areas where this service is offered are: Portslade, Hangleton & Knoll, Queen's Park & Craven Vale, Laburnum & Moyne, the Bristol Estate and Hollingdean.

Are you an Organisation or Group that works with Volunteers? Then you need to know that the project can support you in recruiting and sustaining volunteers through good practice. If you would like to know more about any of the above then call the Outreach Project on 07974 932743 or 01273 737888 or email susannah@brightonhovevolunteers.org.uk

Posted by Cath Barry

OUTREACH PROJECT NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

11/01/2005

Volunteers needed to run drop-in sessions

Aim of the Role
To run the Outreach Projects drop-in session/s at supermarkets for 2 hours each month, with the view to promote the project and registering interested volunteers on the day.

Level of commitment
The drop-ins will run on Saturdays, 11.30am - 1.30pm. The volunteer will choose which session to attend. Expenses will be paid.

Skills needed
excellent interpersonal/communication skills, reliable, a clear understanding of the benfits of volunteering,interested in promoting volunteering.

To find out more about the role contact: 07974932743 or email susannah@brightonhovevolunteers.org.uk

Posted by Cath Barry

Busy Bureau

01/01/2005

Can you help out at the Volunteer Bureau?

We are urgently looking for volunteers to help us meet the ever increasing enquiries about volunteering in Brighton & Hove. If you have a good telephone manner, like dealing with members of the public, computer skills, have some experience of administration and are free between 10 - 3 on a Tuesday or 4 - 7 Thursday evening, please telephone the Bureau Team on 737888 or email info@brightonhovevolunteers.org.uk for more information.

Posted by Cath Barry

YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE THIS CHRISTMAS

21/12/2004

Christmas Volunteers

A huge thank you to everyone that has contacted us over the past couple of weeks wanting to volunteer over the Christams / New Year period.
We have successfully filled all of the organisations requirements. This is a tremendous achievment and we wouldn't have been able to do it without you.
Don't forget volunteering is for life not just for Christams, so if you have time to give, contact us in the new year. Seasons Greetings from all at the Volunteer Bureau You can contact the VB team on 737888

Posted by Cath Barry

International Women's Day

21/12/2004

B&H International Women's Day Planning Group urgently need a volunteers.

B&H International Women's Day Planning Group are starting to plan next years exciting event and always welcomes new women volunteers.
You don't need experience just enthusiasm and a willingness to participate.
If you are interested then contact bhwomensday@hotmail.com or the VB team 737888 or email info@brightonhopvevolunteers.org.uk
The group meets regularly at the Brighton Women's Centre

Posted by Cath Barry

Have you contacted the VB recently?

26/09/2003

Oops! We've had problems with our email

If you have applied for any positions or tried to contact us through the website in the last week or so, please note that we may not have received your message.
If you think that might be you, please contact us again.
Thank you!

Posted by Donald Shier

VB Launches Good Practice Guide

18/09/2003

Brighton & Hove Volunteer Bureau has launched the revised Guide in Working with Volunteers

Brighton & Hove Volunteer Bureau has launched the revised Good Practice Guide in Working with Volunteers.
The comprehensive guide is a must for all voluntary organisations and community groups working with volunteers and covers all aspects of volunteer recruitment, induction, sustainability etc.

It is available on our website by clicking on the Good Practice button on the menu.

The Bureau have also launched the guide on CDRom and this is also available to all groups and organisations working with volunteers.
To access your FREE copy please email info@brightonhovevolunteers.org.uk or telephone the VB Team on 737888.

Posted by Tom Grealy