Welcome to the latest Voluntary Sector Digest from RVA, a catch-up of all the latest sector news, events and organisations from the RVA Directory.
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JOBS
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EVENTS
- 25 April 2018 New term: seated music and movementActivityCreative SupportWe are pleased to be starting our next term of weekly seated music and movement sessions for older adults. Sessions are led…
- 25 April 2018 Friends of Caversham Court Gardens AGMAGMFriends of Caversham Court GardensThe Friends of Caversham Court Gardens AGM is on Wednesday 25 April 2018, 7 for 7.30pm. A brief business meeting will be…
- 26 April 2018 Violence and Challenging Behaviour ConferenceConferenceParenting Special ChildrenOur 2018 conference is aimed at providing parents/carers and practitioners with a greater understanding of the impact of child to parent violence…
- 26 April 2018 The Equalities Alliance Hate Crime ForumPublic interestAlliance for Cohesion and Racial Equality (ACRE)The Equalities Alliance Hate Crime Forum will take place on 26 April 2018 from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm at the Council…
- 1 May 2018 PACT’s Marathon in MayFundraisingParents and Children Together (PACT)Marathon in May is PACT’s exciting new charity challenge that aims to help individuals and families get active while raising money for…
- 7 May 2018 St Michael’s Church Mini Spring FayreMarket / SaleSt Michael’s Church of EnglandSt Michael’s Church Tilehurst Mini Spring Fayre with the Big Raffle. Join us for coffee and cake and a chance to buy…
- 10 May 2018 The challenges of social media for children and young people separated from birth familiesConferenceParenting Special ChildrenParenting Special Children are delighted to welcome Helen Oakwater to deliver this 3-hour seminar on a much-requested topic. Helen is an adoptive…
- 12 May 2018 Prostate cancer awareness and PSA test eventNot specifiedLions Club of ReadingOur aim is to make the local community aware of the signs and symptoms of prostate cancer and to offer free prostate…
- 22 May 2018 Adoption Information EventMeeting / Talk / PresentationParents and Children Together (PACT)PACT information events are informal opportunities to find out about PACT, an outstanding voluntary adoption agency) and the adoption process. You will…
- 28 May 2018 Reading Carnival 2018Social gatheringReading Caribbean Cultural GroupRCCG Presents Reading Carnival 2018: The Rebirth Come and join the festivities by lining the streets for the parade and enjoy some…
- 6 June 2018 Reading Volunteer Awards 2018ShowcaseReading Voluntary Action (RVA)The Reading Volunteer Awards are returning once again. The awards acknowledge and highlight the extraordinary contribution that volunteers and volunteering make to…
- 11 June 2018 Volunteer Recruitment DayVolunteeringBasildon Park (National Trust)Basildon Park is a beautiful National Trust 18th-century mansion sitting in 400 acres of historic parkland. We hold a Volunteers Recruitment day…
- 19 June 2018 Adoption Information EventMeeting / Talk / PresentationParents and Children Together (PACT)PACT information events are informal opportunities to find out about PACT (an outstanding voluntary adoption agency) and the adoption process. You will…
- 24 July 2018 Adoption Information EventMeeting / Talk / PresentationParents and Children Together (PACT)PACT information events are informal opportunities to find out about PACT (an outstanding voluntary adoption agency) and the adoption process. You will…
- 4 August 2018 A Different World FestivalFestival / Fete / CarnivalA Different World FestivalA music festival for adults and young people with additional needs. Our site is completely flat and wheelchair friendly. The music is…
- 21 August 2018 Adoption Information EventMeeting / Talk / PresentationParents and Children Together (PACT)PACT information events are informal opportunities to find out about PACT (an outstanding voluntary adoption agency) and the adoption process. You will…
- 18 September 2018 Adoption Information EventMeeting / Talk / PresentationParents and Children Together (PACT)PACT information events are informal opportunities to find out about PACT (an outstanding voluntary adoption agency) and the adoption process. You will…
- 27 October 2018 Adoption Q&A EventMeeting / Talk / PresentationParents and Children Together (PACT)Our PACT Q&A events are informal opportunities to ask questions about adoption to a diverse panel of adopters, over light refreshments. You…
- 13 November 2018 Adoption Information EventMeeting / Talk / PresentationParents and Children Together (PACT)PACT information events are informal opportunities to find out about PACT (an outstanding voluntary adoption agency) and the adoption process. You will…
- 4 December 2018 Adoption Information EventMeeting / Talk / PresentationParents and Children Together (PACT)PACT information events are informal opportunities to find out about PACT (an outstanding voluntary adoption agency) and the adoption process. You will…
TRAINING
- 25 April 2018 Volunteer Management WorkshopTrainingVolunteer Centre WokinghamGroups that depend on volunteers can maximise their effectiveness by paying attention to every aspect of volunteer management. Join this workshop to…
- 30 April 2018 Personality profiling – free employability workshopTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationPersonality profiling is commonly used to match the ideal personality to a job role. In this workshop you will learn: What personality…
- 1 May 2018 How to create an effective CV and application form – free employability workshopTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationThis workshop covers how to present your skills effectively to employers on CVs and application forms. Learn how to: Identify your strengths…
- 1 May 2018 Trustee TrainingTrainingReading Voluntary Action (RVA)Free training suitable for new and existing trustees and an introduction for anyone thinking of taking on the role. You will leave with an improved knowledge of what the position entails along with how to limit any liability you might face.
- 1 May 2018 Introduction to benefitsTrainingCitizens Advice ReadingAs a trusted and established training service Citizens Advice Reading Training Services has been offering courses to a wide range of organisations…
- 2 May 2018 Equality and Human Rights Framework – full-day workshopTrainingEquality and Human Rights Framework – full-day workshopWant help using equality and human rights to achieve your organisation’s core purpose? The Equality and Diversity Forum (EDF) is an influential national…
- 8 May 2018 Returning to the workplace – free employability workshopTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationThis workshop offers practical tips on how to effectively return to the workplace after a career break of at least 6 months.…
- 8 May 2018 Prince’s Trust Team ProgrammeTrainingPrince’s Trust Team ProgrammeThis event is a taster session for a Prince’s Trust Team Programme with Reading FC Community Trust and Adviza. Team is a…
- 9 May 2018 Workshop: Data Protection for Charities – get ready for GDPR!TrainingReading Voluntary Action (RVA)A practical workshop to help Reading-based charities and community groups understand their responsibility towards Data Protection and how the new GDPR coming into force on 25 May 2018.
- 14 May 2018 Prepare for a successful Interview – free employability workshopTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationThis workshop will cover how to prepare yourself for an interview in the most effective way, including: Employer research Your appearance Body…
- 15 May 2018 Using LinkedIn for job opportunities – free employability workshopTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationCreate a professional online presence using LinkedIn, an online networking platform that allows you to connect with employers and recruiters. During the…
- 15 May 2018 Benefits and coming to the UKTrainingCitizens Advice ReadingAbout us As a trusted and established training service Citizens Advice Reading Training Services has been offering courses to a wide range…
- 15 May 2018 Free Deaf Awareness CourseTrainingReading Deaf CentreDeaf Awareness Week is an opportunity to celebrate deaf culture and raise awareness that over 11 million people in the UK (1…
- 21 May 2018 Interview skills – free employability workshopTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationThis workshop will cover how to conduct yourself at an interview in the most effective way, including: What to expect at an…
- 22 May 2018 Introduction to Benefits Appeals and TribunalsTrainingCitizens Advice ReadingAbout us As a trusted and established training service Citizens Advice Reading Training Services has been offering courses to a wide range…
- 22 May 2018 RVA Funding Fair 2018TrainingReading Voluntary Action (RVA)Are you a voluntary or community group based in Reading and looking at ways to increase your funding? RVA are hosting a Funding…
- 25 May 2018 Working with victims of domestic abuse training (level 2)TrainingReading Borough Council (RBC)Multi-agency training for those who work directly with service users across Reading in the local authority, health services, education, police, probation, drug…
- 26 May 2018 Exploring AutismTrainingAutAngelThis enjoyable and interactive session is suitable for professionals and autistic people and their families and friends. It offers an overview of…
- 5 June 2018 Want to start your own business – free employability workshopTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationOur workshop, ‘from idea to business’, will introduce you to 5 practical steps to transfer your idea into a business or freelancing…
- 6 June 2018 Next Steps in Excel – five-week course (excluding 20 June)TrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationA five-week follow-on course to ‘Make Excel Work for You’. In this workshop you will learn the following: How to create and…
- 6 June 2018 Introduction to Windows 10 – five-week workshopTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationA five-week course to highlight the Windows 10 operating system and new office apps In this workshop you will learn the following:…
- 7 June 2018 Update your IT office skills – five-week courseTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationUpdate your IT office skills using MS Office Professional 2013 and Windows 10 A new five-week course for those who would like…
- 8 June 2018 Introduction to Universal CreditTrainingCitizens Advice ReadingAbout us As a trusted and established training service Citizens Advice Reading Training Services has been offering courses to a wide range…
- 11 June 2018 Interview skills – free employability workshopTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationHow to conduct yourself at an interview in the most effective way, including: What to expect at an interview Common interview questions…
- 11 June 2018 Equality and Human Rights Framework – two half-day workshopsTrainingEquality and Human Rights Framework – two half-day workshopsWant help using equality and human rights to achieve your organisation’s core purpose? The Equality and Diversity Forum (EDF) is an influential national…
- 12 June 2018 Using LinkedIn for job opportunities – free employability workshopTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationCreate a professional online presence using LinkedIn, an online networking platform that allows you to connect with employers and recruiters. During the…
- 13 June 2018 Emergency First Aid at Work – for people in the voluntary sector and community groupsTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationA one day course for people in the voluntary sector and community groups. Intended outcomes: – Knowledge of appropriate procedures. – Recognise…
- 18 June 2018 Group interview skills – free employability workshopTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationFind out what to expect during a group interview, in a fun and supportive environment. You will: Take part in a group…
- 19 June 2018 Domestic abuse awareness training (level 1)TrainingReading Borough Council (RBC)Multi-agency training for staff across Reading in the local authority, health services, education, police, probation, drug and alcohol services, and the voluntary…
- 25 June 2018 Interview presentation skills – free employability workshopTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationThis workshop will cover how to present yourself successfully at an interview, including: How to prepare to present yourself at an interview…
- 26 June 2018 Benefits for older peopleTrainingCitizens Advice ReadingAbout us As a trusted and established training service Citizens Advice Reading Training Services has been offering courses to a wide range…
- 2 July 2018 Is volunteering for you? Free employability workshopTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationVolunteering can change your life! Join this workshop to discover the following: What volunteering can do for you How volunteering can fit…
- 12 July 2018 Emergency First Aid at WorkTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationA one-day course for people in the voluntary sector and community groups Intended outcomes are: knowledge of appropriate procedures recognise and treat…
- 12 July 2018 Working with victims of domestic abuse – training (level 2)TrainingReading Borough Council (RBC)Multi-agency training for those who work directly with service users across Reading in the local authority, health services, education, police, probation, drug…
- 18 July 2018 Disability confident course with Disability Rights UKTrainingStepping Forward UKStepping Forward is delighted to announce its first training workshop with Disability Rights UK to take place on Wednesday 18 July at…
- 19 July 2018 Level 2 Award in Food Safety in CateringTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationA one-day course for people in the voluntary sector and community groups This qualification will benefit anyone working in a situation where…
- 19 July 2018 Level 2 Award in Food Safety in CateringTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationA one-day course for people in the voluntary sector and community groups. This qualification will benefit anyone working in a situation where…
