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23/06/2014
VAI’s Community Buildings Project
Sixty five people from organisations throughout Islington attended the event on 18th June which marked the end of VAI’s highly successful Community Buildings Project and introduced our new social enterprise. Mike Sherriff, VAI’s Chief Executive described how the Community Buildings Project had provided a wide range of types of support...12/06/2014
Jurys Inn Islington 100 mile walk
Staff at Jurys Inn Islington will be walking 100 miles to support volunteering in Islington and the work of the DePaul charity. The route will be from Islington to the Olympic Park. Please show your support by sponsoring staff using Just Giving . You can also donate by texting YMOU72...12/06/2014
We are recruiting an apprentice
Voluntary Action Islington is pleased to be working with Islington Council to recruit a resident aged 16-24 who is currently unemployed to join us as an apprentice. Full details are available from the Islington Council BEST team : BEST@islington.gov.uk . The job description is attached here. The closing date is...30/05/2014
Nominate a Volunteer of the Year in Volunteers’ Week
At the start of Volunteers’ Week we are taking nominations for the 2014 Volunteer of the Year Awards. Ensure volunteers with your organisation receive recognition by making your nomination today. There will be awards for volunteers aged 18-25, 26-60 and 60+ . We will also make an award to the...01/05/2014
Team London 2014 Achievement Awards
The nomination period for the third Team London Achievement Awards is now open. The Mayor of London will once again give well deserved recognition to London volunteers and their contribution to the community and spirit of the capital city. The Awards are a chance to celebrate not only the excellence...29/04/2014
Child poverty strategy – response to public consultation
Following consultation, Islington Council has agreed on its strategy for tackling child poverty until 2016, when a new strategy will be drawn up. Follow the links below to find out more: Islington Council’s Child Poverty Strategy 2013-2016 Child Poverty Strategy summary Response to consultation Islington Child Poverty Needs Assessment 2013...02/04/2014
Report on the Voluntary Sector Conference 2013
The 2013 conference brought together over 130 voluntary sector employees, volunteers, trustees, council officers, councillors and local residents. Please follow the links for the report and appendices: Meeting the Needs of Our Communities in Tough Times Appendix 1: discussion notes Appendix 2: 2012 conference recommendations Based on the workshop discussions,...28/03/2014
New IT courses launched
Our Voluntary Action Academy has just launched new courses to help you improve your IT skills. The courses are priced at just £2.36 each and include power point, excel, word and outlook....27/03/2014