Voluntary Action Islington News & Policy

Volunteer of the Year Awards 2018 – Nominations now open!

Do you know a fantastic volunteer? Nominate them for the Islington Volunteer of the Year Awards 2018! Do you know of someone whose volunteering contribution is outstanding – and worthy of recognition by the entire community? Nominations for the Islington Volunteer of the Year Award 2018 are now open. Please...

Capacity Building Essentials Project 2018 – 2019

The Capacity Building Essentials project is a project which will work with 18 small Islington voluntary and community organisations who require support with developing their organisation’s effectiveness and sustainability. The project offers help with Fundraising, Business Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation along with other specified areas. The programme will be delivered...

Big Lottery Fund 1-to-1 surgeries at VAI

Voluntary Action Islington runs monthly 1- to -1 surgeries with the Big Lottery Fund at the end of each month, the aim of these 1-to-1 sessions are to provide groups wishing to make an application with a review of their ideas and direction on what the Big Lottery Fund in...

Free advice training sessions in July and September

VAI and Islington Council, in partnership with the Islington Strategic Advice Partnership are offering a second round of advice training sessions. These are for front line workers who are not advice specialists but would like to increase their knowledge of key areas of advice. This programme is offering seven sessions...

Team London 2018 Achievement Awards

Deadline for nominations has now been extended to the 25 July Now’s the time to nominate your volunteers for an award from the Mayor of London as part of the Team London 2018 Achievement Awards – nominations close on 16th July 2018 – extended to the 25th July Volunteers can...

Free advice training sessions in May and June

VAI and Islington Council, in partnership with the Islington Strategic Advice Partnership are offering a range of advice training sessions. These are for front line workers who are not advice specialists but would like to increase their knowledge of key areas of advice. This programme is offering 5 sessions listed...

Islington united against racism and Islamophobia

There have been reports that in recent weeks Muslim organisations and members of our communities across the country have received threatening letters. There is mention of a ‘punish a Muslim day’ – to happen on 3rd April. To reassure our Muslim friends, neighbour, family and colleagues: • See the letter...

Online Volunteer Recruitment System Launched

      Volunteer Centre Islington has been supporting volunteers, organisations and promoting volunteering opportunities over the years. We are now making it easier and launched  Volunteer Connect to promote local volunteering roles online. Volunteer Connect is a dedicated volunteering portal available through our website for Volunteers, Organisations and their...

State of Islington’s Voluntary and Community Sector Survey 2017

                    We invite VCS organisations working in Islington to contribute to our annual research by taking part in the State of the Sector survey. It will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Take part and your organisation might be able to...

Volunteering Opportunities at Christmas 2017

1. Quaker Homeless Action 23-30th December Runs a shelter for the homeless at Union Chapel in Highbury, Islington. They are looking for volunteers in a number of roles Have a look at the Quaker Homeless Action volunteering opportunities here. 2. St Luke’s Community Centre Christmas Day. Volunteers needed between 9am...