Exciting news from Volunteer Centre Warrington

We’ve moved to the Gateway, Sankey Street, Warrington.

We are now delivering a new service under the name of Warrington Voluntary ActionWarrington Voluntary Action will offer a wide range of services for local organisations, small groups and volunteers at all stages of their development.

Warrington Voluntary Action aims to support the development of a vibrant, thriving and sustainable Third Sector and meet the diverse and changing needs of the local community.

We will:

  • Provide services and support to enable local voluntary, community and faith organisations to function more effectively and deliver quality front-line services.
  • Provide opportunities for collaborative and partnership working, and encourage and support multi-agency cooperation.
  • Support the development of networks and forums to facilitate effective communication or networking.
  • Promote volunteering by providing brokerage information and advice, and offering good practice support in volunteer management.
  • Enable effective representation and involvement of the local third sector on key strategic partnership bodies to ensure that it is involved and has a strong voice.

Our new contact number is 01925 246880

Warrington Voluntary Action will be trading under the name of Volunteer Centre Warrington until Warrington Voluntary Action is formally adopted at our next AGM in March (date to be confirmed).

20 Jan 2011 by helen | Posted in Volunteer Centre Warrington | Comments Off

Turn your Organisation into a Volunteer Magnet!

Volunteer Centre Warrington is hosting a very exciting training event for managers of volunteers and volunteer-involving organisations on November 23rd.

Bringing a global perspective on all things Volunteer Management, we are delighted to welcome to Warrington two of the most internationally regarded speakers and writers in this field:

Martin J Cowling of People First, Total Solutions
and Rob Jackson, formerly a Director at Volunteering England and now of
Rob Jackson Consulting Ltd

 

Based on the popular e-book “Turn your Organisation into a Volunteer Magnet”, this event will provide you with a fantastic opportunity to:

• Reflect on your approach to volunteer recruitment
• Consider how you can adapt and respond to the shifting volunteering landscape
• Learn about key worldwide practices in volunteer engagement

And, to ensure you turn your ideas into actions, all participants will also receive:

• 2 x 1 hour on-line follow up workshops
• Downloadable copy of e-book Turn your Organisation into a Volunteer Magnet
• Magnet resource kit
• Discounted access to an on-line Volunteer Programme Assessment Tool
• A discounted subscription to the leading practical journal e-Volunteerism

This training is being provided at a subsidised rate of £55 per person and places are limited.

Venue: the Gateway, Sankey Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 1SR http://thegateway.org.uk

/Date: November 23rd 2011, Time: 10am to 4pm – arriving from 9:30am
Refreshments and lunch are included.

You can book tickets for the event using our booking system here;

NB tickets are priced at £51.25 but are subject to a booking fee from the website and will cost £54.98 in total
We hope you can join us!

28 Sep 2011 by admin | Posted in Volunteer Centre Warrington, Volunteer Managers | Comments (0)

Warrington volunteering photography competition £250* prize!

As part of the European year of Volunteering Volunteer Centre Warrington is running a photography competition for local charities that involve volunteers in their work.
We’re looking for images that capture the volunteers you work with and the contribution they make to your organisation.
All submitted images will be displayed in the competition flickr group
http://www.flickr.com/groups/volunteeringinwarrington/

A panel of judges will create a shortlist of entries, which will be exhibited at The Gateway on 24th & 25th October. An overall winner will be announced from this shortlist. Images will also feature on our website to promote your organisation and its work.

To enter send the image and a completed application form to chris@warringtonvc.org.uk by midnight on Sunday 16th October.
Competition rules
http://wavm.org.uk/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Volunteer-Centre-Warrington-EYV-11-Photography-competition.pdf

Entry form
http://wavm.org.uk/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Volunteer-Centre-Warrington-EYV-11application.docx

*The winning entry will receive £250 to spend
on the work of the charity portrayed
European year of volunteering logo

8 Sep 2011 by admin | Posted in Volunteer Centre Warrington | Comments (0)

‘Leading the Way’ – Influence and Ownership in Volunteer Management

As part of the European Year of volunteering we are delivering a series of free online training sessions

Susan J Ellis of Energize Inc. http://www.energizeinc.com/ says “It takes a Whole Organisation” to truly involve volunteers effectively. But, in reality, is this what really happens?

In our next national webinar broadcast for managers of volunteers and volunteer-involving organisations, we will explore why Volunteer Managers themselves have to take the lead in influencing a wider ownership of volunteer management, both within their own organisations and beyond.

Focusing on:
• How we can influence more effectively – tips for a successful approach
• Why it’s so important that we do this as a profession – and what it means if we don’t
• Developing a voice for volunteer management – as individuals and collectively
• Sharing successes, inspiration and insight!

Featuring examples from experienced volunteer managers in the field, plus your ideas by providing a platform for debate and discussion.

Book your free place today. We look forward to you joining us!

https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/697419782

8 Sep 2011 by admin | Posted in Volunteer Centre Warrington, Volunteer Managers | Comments (0)

Have a look at our Newsletter…

Here is our newsletter specifically designed for anyone who is working with volunteers – we hope you will find it useful. It contains details of training, network sessions and up to date news and information.

We hope it will help to keep you informed and provide a regular, local support network for all of you who do such a wonderful job with your volunteers!

Take a look here ..   VCW Newsletter July 11

1 Jul 2011 by helen | Posted in Volunteer Centre Warrington, Volunteer Managers | Comments Off

Review of Training Fair

We held a training fair on the 20th May to highlight the range of learning  and training opportunities we can offer here at the Volunteer Centre.

Topics that we covered included:

National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Managing Volunteers, Coaching,     Excellence in Volunteer Management programme, Webinars, Learning loops

Click here to look at the handouts from the day: 

 Training fair handouts

We received some great feedback from the session;

    ‘Really good to network and learn more about what is out there to help me’

‘Great opportunity to have questions answered’

      ‘Found the learning loops really useful – not seen it before’

23 Jun 2011 by helen | Posted in Learning & Events, Volunteer Managers | Comments Off