Here is a list of upcoming events from RVA and its members.
- 3 March 2015 Volunteer Preparation CourseVolunteeringHome-Start ReadingHome-Start Reading has recently won the “Charity of the Year” award in the 2014 Pride of Reading event. This was a wonderful …
- 4 March 2015 Support for Victims of Crime – Introductory Workshop – places availableTrainingReading Voluntary Action (RVA)This free workshop is ideal for volunteers and staff who might support victims of crime as part of their role within generalist …
- 6 March 2015 The Changing Face of Düsseldorf – Wine and Cheese EveningMeeting / Talk / PresentationReading Dusseldorf AssociationPeter Paumen will speak on “The Changing Face of Düsseldorf”. As a resident of the city for some 80 years, he is …
- 7 March 2015 Exploring Invisible AutismTrainingAutAngelThe session is interactive and informative and offers a clear explanation of the breath of the autism constellation and the ways in …
- 9 March 2015 Give Blood in ReadingVolunteeringNHS Blood and TransplantThe Blood Service is running more sessions at Greyfriar’s Church in Reading, and needs your help. These sessions run from 11.30am-2.15pm and …
- 9 March 2015 £4.5 million for Berkshire – Building Better Opportunities ConferenceConferenceReading Voluntary Action (RVA)Monday 9th March 2015 at Green Park Conference Centre. The Building Better Opportunities Fund of 4.5 million to enable projects to tackle …
- 9 March 2015 Basic First Aid for Appointed PersonsTrainingBritish Red Cross – Thames Valley AreaA half day first aid course designed for staff who work in a lower risk environment, have a small number of staff …
- 11 March 2015 Trustees Roles and Responsibilities WorkshopTraininginvolve (formerly Bracknell Forest Voluntary Action)The workshop, which will led by Sarah Morland, will aim to clarify the roles and responsibilities of Trustees and Management Committee members. …
- 11 March 2015 Free Prostate Cancer PSA TestPublic interestLions Club of ReadingFree Prostate Cancer PSA test for men over 50 years of age in the Reading area. There is currently no national screening …
- 11 March 2015 Find out how you can get involved in the “Are You Listening?” festivalSocial gatheringReading MencapAre You Listening? Music Festival 2015 Volunteer Meet-Up. Come join us at Milk, one of the nine venues for this year’s festival …
- 12 March 2015 FREE Turn2us ‘Maximising Income’ workshops (afternoon session)TrainingElizabeth Finn Care / Turn2usThis workshop is designed for staff and volunteers from voluntary and community organisations, local authorities* and housing associations*. It enables participants to understand how …
- 12 March 2015 Winter Watch and benefits advice surgeryMeeting / Talk / PresentationReading Borough Council (RBC)If you’re 60 or over, you may be missing out on money you’re entitled to, such as Council Tax Support or Pension …
- 12 March 2015 Community Navigation Workshop – Local Strategic PartnershipMeeting / Talk / PresentationReading Voluntary Action (RVA)Are your services reaching the people who need them most? Are the people you support able to access information, advice, support and services? …
- 12 March 2015 FREE Turn2us ‘Maximising Income’ workshopsTrainingElizabeth Finn Care / Turn2usThis workshop is designed for staff and volunteers from voluntary and community organisations, local authorities* and housing associations*. It enables participants to understand how …
- 17 March 2015 Lunchtime Bites: Diversify your Funding StreamsTrainingReading Voluntary Action (RVA)This session is part of the lunchtime short training sessions to cover short training topics, so you get time to eat your …
- 18 March 2015 Mock Employment TribunalTrainingMock Employment TribunalIf you employ staff a mock tribunal is a great way to get you thinking about your responsibilities as an employer and …
- 18 March 2015 Amersham Road Healthy Living DayOpen dayReading Voluntary Action (RVA)Healthy Living Day at Amersham Road On Wednesday 18 March, residents and local organisations are getting together at Amersham Road Community Centre …
- 19 March 2015 Reading Volunteering FairOpen dayReading Voluntary Action (RVA)Reading’s first major Volunteering Fair will take place at Reading Town Hall on Thursday 19 March 2015, with over 30 local organisations …
- 19 March 2015 Winter Watch and benefits advice surgeries for older people – carers meetingMeeting / Talk / PresentationReading Borough Council (RBC)If you’re a carer for someone aged 60 or over, they may be missing out on money they’re entitled to, such as …
- 20 March 2015 The Dingley Spring BallEntertainmentDingley Family & Specialist Early Years CentreThis is our 5th Dinner and Dance fundraiser and each year the event grows in popularity. This year as well as a …
- 20 March 2015 Risk Assessment WorkshopTraininginvolve – Wokingham Borough (formerly Voluntary Action Wokingham Borough)This is four hour workshop lead by Marrian Warren-Tibbetts, which is designed to give candidates an understanding of what a Risk Assessment …
- 22 March 2015 Mencap at Reading Half MarathonSport / FitnessReading MencapWe are recruiting now for next year’s Reading Half Marathon Race entries tend to close by the start of December. Reading Mencap can …
- 22 March 2015 Reading Half MarathonSport / FitnessReading Half MarathonReading Half Marathon 2015 will feature lots of runners sponsored by local and national charities, plus all sorts of volunteer supporters to …
- 24 March 2015 Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) WorkshopTraininginvolve – Wokingham Borough (formerly Voluntary Action Wokingham Borough)This is a three hour session led by Ben Cross (Reading Children’s & Voluntary Youth Services). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) …
- 25 March 2015 The EA’s 1st Pan-Equality Conference: Equality vs StereotypesConferenceAlliance for Cohesion and Racial Equality (ACRE)The Equalities Alliance’s first pan-equality conference is being held on March 25, 2015 at Hilton Reading from 10.30 am to 3.30 pm. …
- 26 March 2015 Are They Safe?TrainingReading Children’s & Voluntary Youth Services (RCVYS)Are they safe? is an easily accessible introduction to safeguarding children in voluntary sector organisations. It has been produced by Safe Network …
- 27 March 2015 Relaunch of the Domestic Abuse ForumForumReading Borough Council (RBC)The Reading Domestic Abuse Forum is being re-launched. The forum is co-ordinated by Reading Borough Council and is open to everyone working …
- 28 March 2015 ReadiFood collection Woodley WaitroseVolunteeringFaith Christian GroupReadiFood is the foodbank for Greater Reading. All emergency food parcels are delivered to referred clients who are in serious needs. Volunteers …
- 30 March 2015 FREE Mental Health First Aid 12 hour TrainingTrainingReading Community Learning Centre (RCLC)Reading Community Learning Centre is offering a Mental Heath First Aid Course for FREE. An MHFA 12 Hour course will teach you …
- 30 March 2015 Free Mental Health First Aid TrainingTrainingReading Community Learning Centre (RCLC)
- 12 April 2015 Tour of Berkshire Cycle RideSport / FitnessGuide Dogs for the Blind AssociationThe Guide Dogs Tour of Berkshire is a charity cycle ride which aims to raise vital funds for the Guide Dogs for …
- 18 April 2015 Diversity Day 2015Public interestAlliance for Cohesion and Racial Equality (ACRE)On Saturday 18 April 2015 Acre will showcase diversity at it’s annual Diversity Day where communities from across the borough come together …
- 18 April 2015 Reading Mencap “Are You Listening?” festivalFestival / Fete / CarnivalReading MencapThe music festival was launched in April 2013 and is now in its third year as a fundraising event to support Reading …
- 22 April 2015 Volunteer Coordinators’ NetworkMeeting / Talk / PresentationReading Voluntary Action (RVA)Join us for the next meeting of the Volunteer Coordinators’ Network facilitated by Reading Voluntary Action. You will have a chance to …
- 23 April 2015 Reflections 2015: festival of music, arts and learningFestival / Fete / CarnivalReadipopReflections 2015 – Readipop’s festival of music, arts and learning returns to University of Reading. The programme includes… A programme of talkshops, …
- 14 May 2015 Volunteer Management Training: Recruitment and creating volunteer rolesTrainingReading Voluntary Action (RVA)Mosaic have a wealth of experience in using a creative approach to delivering training. Mosaic Creative are committed to using the visual …
- 11 June 2015 Volunteer Management Training: Valuing volunteers and volunteer developmentTrainingReading Voluntary Action (RVA)Mosaic have a wealth of experience in using a creative approach to delivering training. Mosaic Creative are committed to using the visual …
- 25 June 2015 Volunteer Management Training: Building a Team of VolunteersTrainingReading Voluntary Action (RVA)Mosaic have a wealth of experience in using a creative approach to delivering training. Mosaic Creative are committed to using the visual …
- 5 July 2015 Berkshire motor showFundraisingBerkshire Motor ShowOur show this year will be held at Prospect Park in Reading on Sunday the 5th of July 2015. All our usual …
- 16 July 2015 Volunteer Coordinators’ NetworkMeeting / Talk / PresentationReading Voluntary Action (RVA)Join us for the New Year meeting of the Volunteer Coordinators’ Network facilitated by Reading Voluntary Action. You will have a chance …
- 3 November 2015 Volunteer Coordinators’ NetworkMeeting / Talk / PresentationReading Voluntary Action (RVA)Join us for the New Year meeting of the Volunteer Coordinators’ Network facilitated by Reading Voluntary Action. You will have a chance …
- 21 January 2016 Volunteer Coordinators’ NetworkMeeting / Talk / PresentationReading Voluntary Action (RVA)Join us for the New Year meeting of the Volunteer Coordinators’ Network facilitated by Reading Voluntary Action. You will have a chance …