13/03/2014
Voluntary Action Islington News & Policy
24/02/2014
One Day Volunteering Opportunities in March 2014
1. St Luke’s Community Centre: Greenhouse and Garden Helpers March 2014: Flexible hours and days, Old Street To help this busy community centre clean up its garden and erect a greenhouse. Check the website here 2. Finsbury Park Trust: Gardening and Redecoration Assistants March 2014: Flexible hours and days, Finsbury...14/02/2014
Advising Islington Together launched
160 people attended the launch of the Big Lottery funded Advising Islington Together initiative on 11th February. The project is led by the Law Centre, Islington People’s Rights and the Citizens Advice Bureau. Voluntary Action Islington is a partner. At the launch Mike Sherriff, Chief Executive of Voluntary Action Islington,...14/02/2014
Helpful tips to save money and the environment
31 people attended the workshop we held for front line workers on useful tips to save money and save the environment. most of those attending rated the workshop as excellent. Participants said they could now sign post and support more clients....15/11/2013
Islington’s Voluntary and Community Sector Committee
Last night Roz Miller made a presentation about the work of the Islington Mental Health and Poverty Networking Forum....11/11/2013
One Day Volunteering Opportunities in November and December
1. Canonbury Jobs Fair: Varied Employment and Volunteering Roles 19th November 2013: 10am – 3pm, Essex Road N1 Come along and find out about various paid and voluntary roles in the Islington area. 2. The Bridge School: Santa Fun Run Assistants or Participants 7th December 2013: 2pm – 6pm, Highbury...News
07/11/2013
Celebrating our Volunteers – Islington Volunteer of the Year Awards 2013
Islington’s wonderful volunteers were celebrated at the Jurys Inn Volunteer of the Year Awards at Voluntary Action Islington (Wednesday 6th November). Awards were given in 5 categories, recognising older and younger volunteers, as well as trustees and employee volunteering. David Martin, from Body and Soul, won the Volunteer of the...News
01/11/2013
New Council Leader to speak at AGM
The new Leader of Islington Council, Councillor Richard Watts, will be speaking at Voluntary Action Islington’s AGM. He will say a few words about his plans for the Council and its relationship with the voluntary sector. Debra Allcock-Tyler will speak about funding local community organisations and Voluntary Action Islington’s latest...22/10/2013
Charity Bike Ride supports Islington’s Volunteers
Staff from the Islington Jurys Inn hopped on their bikes in support of Islington’s Volunteer Centre, raising over £700 in the process. The event, part of a national charity challenge for Jurys Inn staff, also included volunteers from Voluntary Action Islington. The money raised helps the Volunteer Centre connect potential...15/10/2013