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
- 21 September 2018 Autumn PromSocial gatheringParenting Special ChildrenProm for young people aged 15-19 with additional needs. Tickets cost just £20 per person to include a free carer place. Disco…
- 25 September 2018 Money Matters for older peopleMeeting / Talk / PresentationAge UK BerkshireAn information and advice session aimed at those age 65+, covering areas such as: paying for care, benefit eligibility, and planning for…
- 26 September 2018 Recovery Open DayCommunity developmentIRiS ReadingCome and join IRiS Reading for our annual Open Day to celebrate Recovery Month in September. A great opportunity to visit IRiS,…
- 27 September 2018 PACT Adoption Information Drop InMeeting / Talk / PresentationParents and Children Together (PACT)If you plan to attend one of our drop-in sessions, there is no need to book. Drop-in sessions give you the opportunity…
- 29 September 2018 Reading Town Meal 2018Community developmentReading International Solidarity Centre (RISC)Reading Town Meal is a truly community-powered event. First held in 2011, there have been five fantastic ‘picnics in the park’ so…
- 29 September 2018 Flower FestivalFestival / Fete / CarnivalSt Michael’s Church of EnglandWe will be having a Kaleidoscope Flower Festival – always a glorious occasion in our Grade II listed church in September. It…
- 29 September 2018 Ufton Cycle SportiveActivityUfton Court Educational TrustThe Ufton Cycle Sportive will once again be back in 2018, bigger and better than ever! Starting from the Englefield Estate, we’ve…
- 29 September 2018 Cianna’s Smile Sickle Cell Awareness BallFundraisingCianna’s SmileCianna’s Smile would like to invite you to celebrate another year of helping families with Sickle Cell love life and laugh. This…
- 4 October 2018 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…
- 5 October 2018 Conference: Promoting the Benefits of Physical ActivityConferenceGet Berkshire ActiveGet Berkshire Active would like to invite you to a FREE conference on Promoting the benefits of Physical Activity which will take…
- 8 October 2018 BCF Symposium 2018Meeting / Talk / PresentationBerkshire Community Foundation (BCF)You are invited to attend BCF’s Symposium on Monday 8 October 2018 at Green Park in Reading. A full programme will be…
- 8 October 2018 Setting up a trauma-informed community in Reading – film screening and workshopCommunity developmentThe Eva B FoundationAn ambitious initiative to improve the city’s mental health by making knowledge of psychology widespread is to be launched this October with…
- 9 October 2018 National Adoption WeekExhibitionParents and Children Together (PACT)In honour of National Adoption Week (15 – 22 October 2018) PACT is holding a free exhibition of objects that represent significant…
- 10 October 2018 RVA AGM 2018 Social Action for ReadingAGMReading Voluntary Action (RVA)Join us for the RVA Annual General Meeting 2018. This year our theme is Social Action for Reading. Hear inspiring community stories…
- 13 October 2018 Out of Africa Charity Ball – in aid of Creating Better FuturesFundraisingCreating Better FuturesCreating Better Futures presents the 6th Annual Out of Africa Charity Ball. Prepare to experience the heart of Africa, immersing yourself in…
- 14 October 2018 The Twilight Walk, WindsorFundraisingThe Brain Tumour CharityJoin us for The Twilight Walk 2018, a 10K walk through Windsor, as we come together and celebrate loved ones, raise money…
- 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…
- 9 January 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…
- 19 March 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…
- 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…
TRAINING
- 19 September 2018 Introduction to using your Apple iPad – 5-week courseTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationA 5-week course to cover all the basic actions needed to get started with your iPad: Using the Settings app, updates and…
- 19 September 2018 Introduction to Windows 10 – 5-week courseTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationA 5-week course to highlight the Windows 10 operating system and new office apps. In this workshop you will learn: What’s new…
- 20 September 2018 Don’t Panic! Introduction to the Treasurer RoleTrainingReading Voluntary Action (RVA)If you are new to the role of treasurer for a charity or community group, would like to be sure you're doing the right thing, or would like to find out more about being a treasurer this course is for you.
- 20 September 2018 Start Computing – 5 week workshopTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationA 5-week course to help you feel more comfortable with using a computer, giving you the necessary skills to undertake everyday tasks,…
- 20 September 2018 Discover and Explore an Android Tablet – 5-week courseTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationThis 5-week course is ideal for those who are thinking of buying an Android Tablet and would like to try before they…
- 24 September 2018 Personality Profiling – free employability workshopTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationPersonality profiling is commonly used to match the ideal personality for those best suited to a job role. In this workshop you…
- 26 September 2018 Workshop: Data Protection and the GDPR for CharitiesTrainingReading 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.
- 29 September 2018 Gluten Free Cookery – Taster SessionTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationA new workshop to help you cook delicious gluten free dishes, for people with food intolerances. You will learn how to cook…
- 2 October 2018 How to create an effective CV and application form – free employability workshopTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationHow to present your skills effectively to employers on CVs and application forms. Learn how to: identify your strengths give informative examples…
- 2 October 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…
- 2 October 2018 Benefits and Coming to the UK – TrainingTrainingCitizens Advice ReadingAs a trusted and established training service, Citizens Advice Reading Training Services has been offering courses to a wide range of organisations…
- 3 October 2018 Emergency First Aid at WorkTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationThis is a one day course for people in the voluntary sector and community groups. The intended outcomes are: knowledge of appropriate…
- 4 October 2018 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…
- 8 October 2018 Prepare for a successful interview – free employability workshopTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationHow to prepare yourself for an interview in the most effective way, including: employer research your appearance control your nerves right mental…
- 10 October 2018 Universal Safeguarding Children TrainingTrainingReading Borough Council (RBC)This course if for anyone whose work or volunteering brings them into contact with children or young people. This course will cover:…
- 11 October 2018 Cooking for One – 5-week courseTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationA 5-week course for people living on their own. Learn how to cook simple, healthy food on a budget and enjoy it…
- 15 October 2018 Interview skills – free employability workshopTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationIn this workshop you will learn how to conduct yourself at an interview in the most effective way, including: what to expect…
- 16 October 2018 Trustee TrainingTrainingReading Voluntary Action (RVA)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.
- 16 October 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 for transferring your idea into a business or freelancing…
- 16 October 2018 Introduction to Universal Credit – TrainingTrainingCitizens Advice ReadingAs a trusted and established training service, Citizens Advice Reading Training Services has been offering courses to a wide range of organisations…
- 22 October 2018 Mental Health First Aid – two-day 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…
- 24 October 2018 Explore EbayTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationA newly designed course to help you with buying and selling on eBay. Offering tips and advice on how to maximise your…
- 25 October 2018 Family Pizza Making WorkshopTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationA workshop for adults, carers, grandparents and their children aged 4 and over. Have fun making your own pizza to take home…
- 25 October 2018 Family Pizza Making WorkshopTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationA workshop for adults, carers, grandparents and their children aged 4 and over. Have fun making your own pizza to take home…
- 27 October 2018 Exploring AutismTrainingAutAngelThis enjoyable and interactive session is suitable for professionals, autistic people and their families and friends, and the general public. It offers…
- 30 October 2018 Confidence Building – Free Employability WorkshopTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationPractical techniques to identify your strengths and boost your self-confidence in preparation for work. In this workshop you will learn to: Feel…
- 31 October 2018 Excel for Beginners – 5-week courseTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationA newly designed and updated 5-week course for those who are new to Excel, have limited knowledge, or would like to update…
- 1 November 2018 Next Steps in Computing – 5-week courseTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationA 5 week follow-on course to highlight more features in Word, explore other programmes such as MS Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher, and…
- 1 November 2018 Introduction to Windows 10 – 5-week courseTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationA 5-week course to highlight the Windows 10 operating system and new office apps. In this workshop you will learn: What’s new…
- 5 November 2018 Personality profiling for job search – free employability workshopTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationPersonality profiling is commonly used to match the ideal personality for those best suited to a job role. In this workshop you…
- 6 November 2018 Prepare for a successful interview – free employability workshopTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationIn this workshop you will learn how to prepare yourself for an interview in the most effective way, including: employer research your…
- 6 November 2018 Training – Benefits for Older PeopleTrainingCitizens Advice ReadingAs a trusted and established training service, Citizens Advice Reading Training Services has been offering courses to a wide range of organisations…
- 7 November 2018 How to Cost Your Services – Workshop for voluntary and community groupsTrainingReading Voluntary Action (RVA)Introduction Would you like to understand how to work out a fair cost for units of service you deliver? Examples of a…
- 7 November 2018 Emergency First Aid at WorkTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationA one-day course for people in the voluntary sector and community groups. Intended outcomes are: Gain knowledge of appropriate procedures. Recognise and…
- 7 November 2018 Exploring Autism FurtherTrainingAutAngelThis is a follow on day from Exploring Autism and is suitable for people who have attended this introductory day. We consolidate…
- 13 November 2018 Returning to the Workplace – Free Employability WorkshopTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationPractical tips on how to effectively return to the workplace after a career break of at least 6 months. In this workshop…
- 13 November 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…
- 17 November 2018 Universal Safeguarding Children TrainingTrainingReading Borough Council (RBC)This course if for anyone whose work or volunteering brings them into contact with children or young people. This course will cover:…
- 19 November 2018 Group Interview Skills – Free Employability WorkshopTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationFind out what to expect during a group interview, in a fun and supportive environment. In this workshop you will: Take part…
- 26 November 2018 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…
- 27 November 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…
- 27 November 2018 Effective form filling: ESA and PIP – TrainingTrainingCitizens Advice ReadingAs a trusted and established training service, Citizens Advice Reading Training Services has been offering courses to a wide range of organisations…
- 4 December 2018 DBS WorkshopTrainingReading Voluntary Action (RVA)DBS workshop for voluntary and community groups - learn when DBS checks are required, what is 'regulated activity', the different levels of disclosure, how to fill in the form, and how to use the update service.
- 5 December 2018 Keeping Safe on Social MediaTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationA newly designed course to highlight the safe use of Social Media. This course is ideal for the home user who is…
- 6 December 2018 Cyber Safety – How to Avoid ScamsTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationAn informative session looking at some of the latest online scams and how you can protect yourself: Keeping up to date with…
- 6 December 2018 Emergency First Aid at WorkTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationA one-day course for people in the voluntary sector and community groups. Intended outcomes are: Gain knowledge of appropriate procedures. Recognise and…
- 14 December 2018 Universal Safeguarding Children TrainingTrainingReading Borough Council (RBC)This course if for anyone whose work or volunteering brings them into contact with children or young people. This course will cover:…
