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SUMMARY:Employment Skills\, Getting Work-Ready (In person)
DESCRIPTION:This training is part of the annual Cripplegate Food Fund Volunteer Training Programme organised by Voluntary Action Islington to strengthen the skills of volunteers – and the staff who support them – in food aid services. \nEligibility is limited to Cripplegate-funded food aid organisations. If you are not funded but would like to attend\, please contact james.wooldridge@vai.org.uk \nThis course is designed to help you develop the essential skills needed to thrive in today’s workplace. You’ll build confidence\, improve communication\, and gain practical tools to prepare for employment or transition into a new role. \nWhat You’ll Learn \n\nJob Search Strategies: How to find and apply for the right opportunities\nCV & Cover Letter Writing: Create a professional\, standout application\nApplication Forms: Complete them accurately and effectively\nInterview Preparation: Tips and techniques to succeed in interviews\n\nBy the end of the course\, you’ll feel more confident and equipped to take the next step in your career journey. \nCourse details:\nFridays\, 10am – 12noon\, 16 January to 13 February 2026 \nVenue: Voluntary Action Islington\, Second Floor\, 200A Pentonville Rd\, London N1 9JP \nTo register and find out about more training courses\, please click here
URL:https://vai.org.uk/event/employment-skills-getting-work-ready-in-person-6/
LOCATION:Voluntary Action Islington\, 200a Pentonville Road\, London\, N1 9JP
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SUMMARY:Islington VCFSE Leaders Collaborative - November 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next Islington VCFSE Leaders Collaborative an open\, inclusive space for leaders from Voluntary\, Community\, Faith\, and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) organisations across Islington. \nThis collaborative event offers an opportunity to connect\, share insights\, and explore ways to work collectively to strengthen the local VCFSE sector. \nEarlier this year\, at the VAI Conference in March and the VCFSE Leaders Collaborative in June\, colleagues across the sector helped shape three key areas of work: \n\nVCFSE Evidence and Research Needs – exploring how Islington Council’s Evidence Islington programme can support evidence use across the sector.\nImpact and Social Value of the VCFSE Sector – research led by Sheffield Hallam University.\nLBI / VCFSE Strategy – developed in partnership with London Metropolitan University\, Voluntary Action Islington (VAI)\, and Islington Council.\n\nAt this upcoming session\, we’ll be sharing updates\, key findings\, and next steps across all three areas and hearing your views on how we can continue to strengthen collaboration and impact in Islington. This will be on zoom and details to join will be sent shortly. 
URL:https://vai.org.uk/event/islington-vcfse-leaders-collaborative-november-2025/
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SUMMARY:Islington Volunteer of the Year Awards & AGM 2025
DESCRIPTION: THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED \nWe are delighted to invite you to join us for our Annual General Meeting and Volunteer of the Year Awards\, taking place at London Metropolitan University’s Great Hall on Thursday 6th November at 5:30pm. \nThis special evening is dedicated to celebrating the incredible work of volunteers across Islington’s voluntary\, community\, and faith sectors. Together\, we will look back on the past year’s achievements\, honour the inspiring contributions of our nominees\, and share our vision for the year ahead. \nThis in-person event will bring us together as a community and provide an opportunity to celebrate the outstanding contributions of volunteers. We warmly welcome friends\, family\, colleagues\, and supporters to join us in honouring the dedication and impact of those who make a difference every day. \nThe Mayor of Islington Cllr Jason Jackson will be in attendance to present the awards\, including a certificate and a prize. Prizes will be awarded across the following categories: Young Volunteer (19-25 y/o)\, Volunteer (26-60)\, Older Volunteer (61+)\, Volunteering Team\, and Pat Haynes Memorial Trustee of the Year. These prizes are provided by DoubleTree by Hilton Angel Kings Cross\, who again serve as the awards’ official sponsor. \nAgenda: \n\nRegistration and refreshments: 5:30-6:00pm\nAnnual General Meeting: 6:00-6:20pm\nVolunteer of the Year Awards: 6:20-8:00pm\n\nLast year’s event exceeded expectations with more than 125 nominees – you can check out the winners for yourself here. And yet this year promises to be bigger still\, with the most nominees we’ve ever received! \nHope to see you all there. 
URL:https://vai.org.uk/event/islington-volunteer-of-the-year-awards-agm-2025/
LOCATION:London Metropolitan University\, 166-220 Holloway Road \, London\, N7 8DB\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Autumn 25 Volunteering Fair
DESCRIPTION:This is a fantastic opportunity to explore and discover the various volunteer opportunities available in Islington & Camden this Autumn! \nSpeak with more than 20 community organisations and meet the teams from Volunteer Centre Islington and Volunteer Centre Camden. \n\n\nWhen: Tuesday 21st October\, 2-4pm\nWhere: Vibast Community Centre – 169 Old Street\, EC1V 9NH \nNo need to book\, pencil the date and join us on the day! \nIf you know anyone interested in volunteering\, feel free to invite them to the fair. \nAt the volunteer fair\, you will be able to:\n– talk directly to organisations involving volunteers\n– meet Volunteer Centre Islington and Volunteer Centre Camden staff\n– Register or update your volunteering profile\n– Talk to our team to help you connect with other organisations and opportunities \nIf you are unavailable\, find volunteering opportunities here\, or contact us at 07354 459 113 or volunteer@vai.org.uk
URL:https://vai.org.uk/event/autumn-25-volunteering-fair/
LOCATION:Vibast Centre\, 167 Old Street\, EC1V 9NH\, 167 Old Street\, London\, EC1V 9NH\, United Kingdom
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