2021 - Voluntary Action Islington

Islington Volunteer of the Year Awards 2021

PRESS RELEASE Islington Volunteer of the Year Awards 2021 Hosted by Voluntary Action Islington Wednesday 15 December 2021 We are very pleased to announce that Ian Spencer is Islington Volunteer of the Year 2021. Ian has been recognized by several centres within the Octopus Community Network. Every day, Ian goes...

Changes to the Covid rules from 2nd December

Covid rules have been strengthened in response to concern over the newly identified Omicron variant. What are the new measures?  Face coverings are once again compulsory in places like shops and on public transport in England Pupils at secondary schools in England are being “strongly advised” to wear face coverings...

Voluntary Action Islington AGM & Volunteer of the Year Awards 2021

Voluntary Action Islington AGM & Volunteer of the Year Awards 2021 The VAI AGM and Volunteer of the Year Awards 2021 will be held on Wednesday 15th December  from 5:45 – 6pm followed by the Volunteer of the Year Awards. The Volunteer of the Year Awards will start immediately after...

Covid-19 Information from Camden & Islington Public Health

  Covid-19 in Islington: Headlines  Covid-19 cases in Islington (8 November – 14 November)  Total number of confirmed cases in Islington is 28,960. There were 569 new confirmed cases. There was 1 new death related to Covid-19. There was an increase in weekly incidence rate (new cases) from 183 for...

We are recruiting a Deputy Chief Executive Officer

POST: Deputy Chief Executive Officer Salary:  £42 – 44k per annum (depending upon experience) Responsible to:  Chief Executive Officer Duration:  Permanent (subject to an initial 6 months probationary period) Hours:  Full time – 35 hours per week Benefits: 28 days Annual Leave and 6% pension contribution Location:  Kings Cross, London...

We are recruiting a Local Wellbeing Networks Coordinator

Job Title: Local Wellbeing Networks Coordinator  Reporting to: CEO, Voluntary Action Islington Salary: Grade NJC Scale: S01/Scale 24 – £32,077 per annum (full-time equivalent) – £25,661 per annum (part time – 28 hours per week) Hours: Part-time – 28 hours per week Duration: 12 months fixed term contract (extension subject...

Funding Update November 17th 2021

  The Ragdoll Foundation Small Grants: This Grants Scheme supports the cultural sector’s work with children and young people. Grant size: up to £1,500. Length: up to 6 months. Decision timescale: 6 weeks from the round deadline. Organisation size: not aimed at arts organisations that receive core support from one...

Supporting Islington Families over the Winter months VAI & Islington Council Community Conversation

We would be delighted if you would join us for a Community Conversation event taking place on 3 November – 11am to 1pm.  It will take place online. Agenda Expressions of thanks to all Volunteers that have contributed to the Covid-19 response Cllrs Sue Lukes & Una O’Halloran Public Health...

Trustees Week 2021: 1st to 5th November 2021

          Trustees Week 2021 is on the 1st– 5th November Trustees’ week is an annual event to showcase the great work you do and provide opportunities for everyone to get involved and make a difference. Thank you for playing a vital role, volunteering your time and...

We are recruiting an Information & Communications Assistant

Voluntary Action Islington is looking for someone who is a dynamic, creative, organised and a great communicator person, to: assist with Voluntary Action Islington’s communications including website, e-newsgroup, newsletter and social media to promote our work, including our volunteering support services. gather and disseminate information and resources relevant to Islington’s...