Here is a list of upcoming events from RVA and its members.
- 5 February 2015 Designated Persons Safeguarding TrainingTrainingReading Children’s & Voluntary Youth Services (RCVYS)This training is aimed at the person or persons in your organisation responsible for handling safeguarding concerns raised by staff and volunteers …
- 6 February 2015 Zero Tolerance World FGM DayConferenceUtulivu Women’s GroupAs part of the Zero Tolerance World FGM Day, Utulivu will run a conference on ‘Understanding & Working with FGM survivors to …
- 7 February 2015 Exploring Invisible AutismMeeting / Talk / PresentationAutAngelThis session explores what autism feels like from the inside and the impact of the condition on individuals as well as looking …
- 9 February 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 …
- 10 February 2015 Universal Safeguarding Children TrainingTrainingReading Children’s & Voluntary Youth Services (RCVYS)This training is for all staff whose work brings them into contact with children and young people in whatever circumstances. Aims & …
- 11 February 2015 Build a Website for Beginners – FullTrainingReading Voluntary Action (RVA)***This event is now fully booked – additional sessions to be arranged later in the year*** Does your organisation need a web …
- 14 February 2015 ReadiFood collection at Twyford WaitroseVolunteeringFaith Christian GroupReadiFood is the foodbank for Greater Reading. All emergency food parcels are delivered to referred clients who are in serious needs. Volunteers …
- 17 February 2015 Community Mediation Skills training courseTrainingResolve – Berkshire & Oxfordshire Mediation ServiceA ten-day course where students will develop skills, attitudes and knowledge to enable them to carry out all aspects of work in …
- 17 February 2015 Statistics and Demographics for planning projects and writing bidsTrainingReading 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 …
- 17 February 2015 Peer Support Training Course – Tuesday’s for 4 weeksTrainingReading Your WayReading Your Way is currently recruiting for Peer Supporter Volunteers. Peer Support Training 17th & 24th Feb, 3rd &10th March from 10am …
- 18 February 2015 Free Event: New Over 50’s Social Club Whitley WoodSocial gatheringReading Borough Council (RBC)Please tell your service users or other contacts about this free event at Whitley Wood Community Centre to launch a new social …
- 18 February 2015 Support for Victims of Crime – Introductory WorkshopTrainingReading 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 …
- 21 February 2015 ReadiFood collection Reading WaitroseVolunteeringFaith Christian GroupVolunteers required to collect food donations in Reading on either or both of the following dates: Saturday 21 February 2015 9am-4pm Sunday …
- 25 February 2015 Making the Most of Social Media TrainingTrainingReading Voluntary Action (RVA)Making the most of social media is about getting the most out of your networks (and other people’s!) and using social media …
- 25 February 2015 Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) WorkshopTrainingReading Children’s & Voluntary Youth Services (RCVYS)RCVYS, RVA and Barnabas Fellowship of Churches are holding another workshop for VCF groups here in Reading on the new Disclosure & …
- 4 March 2015 Support for Victims of Crime – Introductory WorkshopTrainingReading 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 …
- 9 March 2015 4.5 million for Berkshire – Building Better Opportunities ConferenceNot specifiedReading Voluntary Action (RVA)Monday 9th March ’15 at Green Park Conference Centre. The Building Better Opportunities Fund of 4.5 million to enable projects to tackle …
- 11 March 2015 Free Prostate Cancer PSA TestNot specifiedLions Club of ReadingFree Prostate Cancer PSA test for men over 50 years of age in the Reading area. There is currently no national screening …
- 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 …
- 19 March 2015 Spring Volunteering FairOpen dayReading Voluntary Action (RVA)Reading Voluntary Action is holding a Volunteering Fair at Reading Town Hall on Thursday 19 March 2015. The event will build on …
- 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 …
- 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 …
- 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 …
- 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 …
- 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 …
- 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 …