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.
RVA will be closed over the Christmas holidays from 12.00 midday on Friday 23 December. We reopen at 9.00am on Tuesday 3 January.
JOBS
If your not-for-profit group or organisation has a staff role you would like us to advertise, we’re happy to do this so long as you submit through our online job form so that our admin volunteers have the data they need to fit with the website.
EVENTS
- 22 March 2019 West Reading Window Wanderland – 22-24 March 2019ExhibitionOxford Road TimebankA magical neighbourhood walking trail that can be explored and enjoyed by the whole community – organised by Oxford Road Timebank, a…
- 29 March 2019 Health equalities 2019: working with communities – let’s make it real!Not specifiedUtulivu Women’s GroupThere are rising health inequalities leading to decreasing health across the populations and between specific groups. This is unjust and avoidable if…
- 30 March 2019 What volunteering means to me – exhibition workshopWorkshopRising Sun Arts CentreA free art workshop for adults on the theme of ‘what volunteering means to me’ – led by Ollie Musson and Kate…
- 31 March 2019 Mothering Sunday at St Michael’s ChurchFestival / Fete / CarnivalSt Michael’s Church of EnglandWe celebrate Mothering Sunday on 31 March, when we have an All Age Worship Family service at 9.30 am. We hope that…
- 2 April 2019 Help Reading become a Trauma Informed CommunityNot specifiedHelp Reading become a Trauma Informed Community“Abuse, neglect and other ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) often travel from generation to generation – not because people are bad, but because…
- 4 April 2019 Berkshire CEO ForumForumReading Voluntary Action (RVA)The Berkshire CEO Forum is for anyone with management responsibilities working for a not-for-profit organisation in Berkshire. The forum offers a fairly…
- 9 April 2019 Adoption Information EventMeeting / Talk / PresentationParents and Children Together (PACT)PACT adoption information events are informal opportunities to find out about PACT (an outstanding voluntary adoption agency) and the adoption process. You…
- 20 April 2019 Friends of Caversham Court Gardens Easter Egg TrailActivityFriends of Caversham Court GardensCome along to Caversham Court on Easter Saturday when the Friends of Caversham Court Gardens will be hosting an Easter Egg Quiz…
- 24 April 2019 Friends of Caversham Court Gardens AGM and TalkMeeting / Talk / PresentationFriends of Caversham Court GardensFollowing a brief AGM, garden historian Ben Viljoen will be giving a illustrated talk about the work of the landscape designer Humphry…
- 26 April 2019 Community parent/carer support group in SouthcoteSocial gatheringParenting Special ChildrenA support group for family members who have children/young people with additional needs living within the community of Southcote. A safe and…
- 7 May 2019 Adoption Information EventMeeting / Talk / PresentationParents and Children Together (PACT)PACT adoption information events are informal opportunities to find out about PACT (an outstanding voluntary adoption agency) and the adoption process. You…
- 15 May 2019 Volunteer Coordinators’ NetworkMeeting / Talk / PresentationReading Voluntary Action (RVA)Join us for our regular Volunteer Coordinators’ Network meeting facilitated by Reading Voluntary Action. You will have a chance to contribute to…
- 17 May 2019 Community parent/carer support group in SouthcoteSocial gatheringParenting Special ChildrenA support group for family members who have children/young people with additional needs living within the community of Southcote. A safe and…
- 23 May 2019 Accessing public services toolkit – workshop by CerebraWorkshopAutism BerkshireAutism Berkshire is pleased to host a free Accessing Public Services Toolkit Workshop for parents and carers, from Cerebra, the charity for…
- 8 June 2019 League of Friends RBH Summer FeteFestival / Fete / CarnivalLeague of Friends of the Royal Berkshire HospitalAnnual League of Friends of the Royal Berkshire Hospital Summer Fete – fun for all the family. Stalls including charities, craft, food…
- 12 June 2019 The Lion’s Den Community Grant SchemeFundraisingLions Club of ReadingWe are now inviting applications for grants from small community groups in Reading and small local Reading charities. The grants must be…
- 17 June 2019 Adoption Information EventMeeting / Talk / PresentationParents and Children Together (PACT)PACT adoption information events are informal opportunities to find out about PACT (an outstanding voluntary adoption agency) and the adoption process. You…
- 21 June 2019 Community parent/carer support group in SouthcoteSocial gatheringParenting Special ChildrenA support group for family members who have children/young people with additional needs living within the community of Southcote. A safe and…
- 19 July 2019 Community parent/carer support group in SouthcoteSocial gatheringParenting Special ChildrenA support group for family members who have children/young people with additional needs living within the community of Southcote. A safe and…
TRAINING
- 21 March 2019 Management Training Day 4TrainingManagement Training Day 4£1,071 grant (subsidy) for Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) accredited training for managers of voluntary and community organisations. Quality training programme…
- 25 March 2019 Interview presentation skills – free employability workshopTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationHow to present yourself successfully at an interview, including: How to prepare to present yourself at an interview. Using visual aids and…
- 26 March 2019 Introduction to sickness and disability benefitsTrainingCitizens Advice ReadingAs a trusted and established training service, Citizens Advice Reading Training Services has been offering courses to a wide range of organisations…
- 26 March 2019 Effective form filling: ESA and PIPTrainingCitizens Advice ReadingAs a trusted and established training service, Citizens Advice Reading Training Services has been offering courses to a wide range of organisations…
- 27 March 2019 Job Support ExtraTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationFree monthly mini-workshop for job seekers Job specifications and person descriptions. The importance of reading, absorbing and altering your CV to fit…
- 28 March 2019 Emergency First Aid at WorkTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationA one-day course for people in the voluntary sector and community groups. Gain knowledge of appropriate procedures. Learn to recognise and treat…
- 28 March 2019 Coming to terms with infertility and baby loss – workshopTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationA short workshop for men and women who have been affected by infertility, miscarriage or baby loss. This workshop is led by…
- 28 March 2019 Coming to terms with infertility and baby loss – workshopTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationA short workshop for men and women who have been affected by infertility, miscarriage or baby loss. This workshop is led by…
- 29 March 2019 Safeguarding Adults Bite-sized workshop: Mental Capacity Act in PracticeTrainingSafeguarding Adults Bite-sized workshop: Mental Capacity Act in PracticeYou are invited to the bite-sized workshops delivered by the West of Berkshire Safeguarding Adults Board. These are two-hour interactive workshops that are free…
- 1 April 2019 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…
- 2 April 2019 Mental Health First Aid CourseTrainingReading Community Learning Centre (RCLC)Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an internationally recognised training course which teaches people how to spot the signs and symptoms of…
- 2 April 2019 Introduction to benefit appeals and tribunalsTrainingCitizens Advice ReadingAs a trusted and established training service Citizens Advice Reading Training Services has been offering courses to a wide range of organisations…
- 2 April 2019 Organising a street partyTrainingReading Voluntary Action (RVA)Everyone is welcome to come along and find out how to set up and run a street party in their neighbourhood. Local…
- 3 April 2019 Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering – one-day courseTrainingEarley 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…
- 3 April 2019 Introduction to the Treasurer RoleTrainingReading Voluntary Action (RVA)If you are new to the role of treasurer for a charity, if you would like a refresher of the role, or…
- 3 April 2019 Explore eBayTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationA course to help you with buying and selling on eBay. Offering tips and advice on how to maximise your eBay experience,…
- 1 May 2019 Emergency First Aid at WorkTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationA one-day course for people in the voluntary sector and community groups. Gain knowledge of appropriate procedures. Learn to recognise and treat…
- 7 May 2019 Universal Safeguarding Children – for charities and community groupsTrainingReading Voluntary Action (RVA)All charities, voluntary and community groups have a duty to keep their service users safe from harm. As most charities and community groups…
- 21 May 2019 DBS Workshop for voluntary and community groupsTrainingReading Voluntary Action (RVA)RVA and Barnabas Fellowship of Churches are holding another workshop for voluntary sector groups in Reading on the Disclosure & Barring Service…
- 18 June 2019 Designated Safeguarding Officer training – for charities and community groupsTrainingReading Voluntary Action (RVA)Introduction: As part of the overall safeguarding for you organisation it is good practice for charities and voluntary groups to have a…
