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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:Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nYou are invited to the fourth session of VAI Peer-to-Peer Fundraising support group meeting. \nI am pleased to say that Sophie Mathias Funding officer – North and East London Team from The National Lottery Community Fund will be joining us to share insights and answer questions. \nMeeting Four Detail.  \nVAI Peer to peer fundraising Support group meeting – Four \nDate:  Monday\, January 19th 2026 \nMeeting time: 10:30am – 12:30pm ( registration start at 10 :15am ) \nVenue: Voluntary Action Islington\, 200A Pentonville Road\, London N1 9JP \nWhat to expect: This is not a training – it’s a space for honest discussion\, mutual support\, and peer learning. \nWe’ll focus on: \n\nSharing real funding applications – both successful and rejected\nReflecting on what worked and what didn’t\nTalking openly about common challenges\nExploring ways to diversify funding beyond grants\n\nBring along (if you’re comfortable): \n\nA past or current funding application\nA question\, idea\, or experience\nYourself – whether you’re new to fundraising or well established\, your perspective matters\n\nJoin other local organisations to share experiences\, practical tips\, and ideas for fundraising success in our peer-to-peer sessions. Learn from each other and strengthen your approach to funding. \nPlaces are limited\, so please register using the link below to secure your spot using this link  or QR code
URL:https://vai.org.uk/event/peer-to-peer-fundraising-support-group-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Voluntary Action Islington\, 200a Pentonville Road\, London \, N1 9JP\, United Kingdom
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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-7/
LOCATION:Voluntary Action Islington\, 200a Pentonville Road\, London\, N1 9JP
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260126T101500
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SUMMARY:Active Signposting Training (Online)
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 \nPlease note that this is an online event and we will send the meeting link to you before the training session. \nBy attending this training session\, you will develop the skills\, knowledge and confidence to offer advice to people you are helping in your food aid service. \nYou will learn how to communicate and signpost effectively around the following areas of support: \n\nDebt\nHousing Support\nWelfare Benefits\nMigrant Support\n\nTo register and find out about more training courses\, please click here
URL:https://vai.org.uk/event/active-signposting-training-online/
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SUMMARY:Winter 26 Volunteering Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our Islington & Camden Winter 2026 Volunteering Fair when we are once again joining forces with our good friends Volunteer Centre Camden online on Wednesday 28th January\, 12.30-2pm. \nDid you know that volunteering is good for you? Studies show that volunteering can improve and maintain your mental and physical health\, and well as helping with the effects of stress\, anxiety and low self esteem. And the social contact of helping and working with others can have a profound effect on your overall psychological wellbeing. Good times.  \nWant to volunteer? Book Your Free Place on Eventbrite. \nNo need to book\, pencil the date and join us on the day! \n  \n  \n  \nIf you know anyone interested in volunteering\, feel free to invite them to the fair. \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/winter-26-volunteering-fair/
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SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Practice Training (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 \nJoin us for training to develop an awareness of the impact of trauma and how to support people who are experiencing this. \nThe training session will focus on three areas: \nHow trauma and loss impacts individuals \nThe complexity of developmental trauma \nHow to integrate a trauma-informed approach into your daily work to better support the people you help in the community \nCourse details: \nThursday 29th January 2026\, 9:30am – 12:30pm \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/trauma-informed-practice-training-in-person/
LOCATION:Voluntary Action Islington\, 200a Pentonville Road\, London\, N1 9JP
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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-8/
LOCATION:Voluntary Action Islington\, 200A Pentonville Rd\, London N1 9JP\, London\, N1 9JP\, United Kingdom
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