CVS News

Job Vacancies

Mar 19, 2013

 

We are looking for the following posts to be filled by enthusiastic, experienced, innovative, and flexible  individuals.  All posts are currently time limited, but are subject to continuation should further funding be available.

Office Co-ordinator £18,453.00 pro rata 22.5 hours

22.5 hours worked over 3 days.  Days to be agreed, but some flexibility is required. 

Wansbeck CVS AGM - 25 Year Celebration

Oct 17, 2012

 

25 years have passed since Wansbeck CVS was set up by a visionary group of local people who were inspired to create an organisation which could support the local voluntary and community sector.
 
Celebrate this milestone with us at our Annual General Meeting on:
 
Wednesday 31st October, 11:00am to 2:00pm at Newbiggin Maritime Centre, Newbiggin by the Sea.
 
Buffet lunch and entertainment will be provided.

IT Training

Jul 04, 2012

Introduction to Computers

Wansbeck CVS is running a one day Introduction to Computers course designed for  beginners. The course will provide a gentle introduction to using a computer and getting online. The course is being held on :

Friday 20th July 2012
9.30am to 3.30pm

at

Wansbeck CVS, 107 Station Road, Ashington

The course is free to anyone is uunemployed and in reciept of benefits.

Volunteer Recruitment Fair

Jun 11, 2012

Thinking about volunteering? It couldn't be easier to get started. Come along to the Volunteer Recruitment Fair being held on Friday 15th June from 11am to 2pm at Stakeford and Bomarsund Welfare.

It is an excellent opportunity for anyone who is interested in finding out more about volunteering and to meet a range of organisations.  You can find out what opportunities they have to offer, how they help to make the world a better place, and how you can help them.

Wansbeck CVS 2012 Training Schedule

Mar 13, 2012

Wansbeck CVS will be running the following training courses over 2012:

  • Funding Surgeries with the Lloyds TSB Foundation
  • Building a Sustainable Future
  • Health & Safety Awareness
  • Participatory Investigation
  • Making the Most of Monitoring & Evaluation
  • Introduction to Running a Voluntary Group
  • Funding Fayre
  • Marketing & Promotion

Volunteer Fair

Mar 06, 2012

Volunteering Northumberland and CVS Blyth Valley are holding a volunteer fair at Seaton Delaval and Holywell Community Centre, Elsdon Avenue, Seaton Delaval on Monday 19th March from 10am to 2pm.

Come along and have a cuppa and find out about volunteering opportunities available in your local area.

Lloyds TSB Foundation to visit Wansbeck CVS

Feb 24, 2012

For any Northumberland charity contemplating applying to the Lloyds TSB Foundation Mr Peter Ellis, the Foundations Grants Manager for the North East & North Yorkshire, will soon be providing advice surgeries at Wansbeck CVS.

The Lloyds TSB Foundation’s Community Programme focuses on funding the core work of charities that help disadvantaged people to play a fuller role in the community. They are particularly interested in work that achieves this through:

  • Improved social and community involvement
  • Improved life choices and chances
  • Helping people to be heard.

For more information visit their website at: www.lloydstsbfoundations.org.uk.

To make an appointment to see Peter please contact Stephen Humphrey, at Wansbeck CVS, on tel: 01670 858 688 or email: funding@wansbeckcvs.org.uk

How has the Economic Crisis Affected your Organisation & the Local VCS?

Jan 13, 2012

There is no doubt that the current economic climate is affecting our member organisations.  We are often told by members how difficult it is becoming in accessing adequate funding to deliver their services or how they are having to lose staff due to funding cuts.

The impact of the recession and public sector cuts on voluntary sector organisations in the North East has been starkly outlined in VONNE’s “Surviving not Thriving” report, and the subsequent “Surviving or Thriving” report that tracked the impact of spending cuts on the North East’s Third Sector.

As your local support and development organisation, Wansbeck CVS is often asked to comment on cuts at a local level; we have therefore created a survey that will enable us to ascertain the impact the current economic climate is having on your organisation and the local sector as a whole:  www.surveymonkey.com/s/wcvs_sector_survey

Improve Your Fundraising Skills

Jan 11, 2012

 

On Wednesday 21st March 2012 1:15pm - 4:00pm Wansbeck CVS will be hosting a Fundraising Skills session.
 
The session will enable those new to fundraising to hit the ground running whilst allowing the more experienced delegates to bench mark their practice and re-energise their approach within this 'Big Society' era.
 
The session will be provided by fundraising expert Mark Butcher. Refreshments will be provided.

Job Vacancies - Step Up Into Employment Project

Oct 05, 2011

Project Training Co-ordinator 30 hours £24,646.00 (pro rata)

Trainer 18 hours £23,708.00 (pro rata)

Funded initially until March 2013 through Coalfields Regeneration Trust

We require two dedicated trainers with a passion for ensuring that those who wish to work may do so, with a commitment and passion for bringing about social change through learning and work.

Full job descriptions and application forms are available via post or email by contacting us on our usual telephone number: 01670 858 688 or email: enquire[AT]wansbeckcvs.org.uk  (replace [AT] with @).

Closing Date: Friday 14th October 2011 noon.