The Volunteer Network Centre, Newham
NEWS AND EVENTS
Voluntary, Community And Faith Groups
ONE NEWHAM MANY VOICES
Date: 14th July 2011
Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Venue: Stratford Circus, Theatre Square, Stratford, E15 1BX
Agenda:
- Future developments of NVSC
- Open Space - This session will be led by Gary Horsman - Board Member of NVSC and Director of Theatre Venture.
This is a chance for an open dialogue on any subject that is currently affecting the Sectors in Newham.
The recent round of Newham 3rd sector commissioning saw local groups and organizations attempting to forge links and partnerships. Where did it leave us?
This Open Space event is an opportunity to start building partnerships with other organisations who may be delivering similar projects and an opportunity to explore working collaboratively – building a partnership takes time, this could be the first step. Or it could be that you have an idea for a project but don’t know if it would work and want to share your ideas.
This will be a fully participative session and we do hope that you will join us for an exciting and innovative afternoon – and maybe just the start of a journey for many of us.
Tea and coffee available from 1.45pm
Volunteer Management Training
VOLUNTEER RETENTION & SUPERVISION WORKSHOP
Date: 25th march 2011
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Venue: Ground Floor, Berkeley Business Centre, Citygate House, 246 - 250 Romford Road, London E7 9HZ
The workshop will cover:
- Recruitment Procedure
- Induction
- Problem Solving
- Recognition, Retention & Supervision
Level: Intermediate
If you would like to book your place for the above training workshop, please contact us on 020 8536 1937 or via e-mail: capacity.builders@vncnewham.co.uk.
Volunteer Management Training
VOLUNTEER RETENTION & SUPERVISION WORKSHOP
Date: 11th February 2011
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Venue: Ground Floor, Berkeley Business Centre, Citygate House, 246 - 250 Romford Road, London E7 9HZ or Emmanuel Parish Church, Romford Road, Forest Gate, London E7 8BD (To be confirmed)
The workshop will cover:
- Recruitment Procedure
- Induction
- Problem Solving
- Recognition, Retention & Supervision
Level: Intermediate
If you would like to book your place for the above training workshop, please contact us on 020 8536 1937 or via e-mail: capacity.builders@vncnewham.co.uk.
Experts in Volunteering Project
EXPERTS IN VOLUNTEERING PROJECT: ACTION LEARNING SETS
Volunteer Centres in partnership with the Experts in Volunteering project will be delivering action learning sets in London's sub-regions, every year for the next three years. Sets are free of charge.
What is it?
Action Learning is a long established and internationally recognised development method, involving a small group (a 'set') that meets over several months. The small group provides challenge and support; individuals each tackle their own problem and implement their own solution. Working on real problems, it is powerful learning by doing, with opportunities for questioning and reflection, and development of participants' skills.
More info is available at http://www.expertsinvolunteering.org.uk/web/action_learning
How does it work?
Each 'set' consists of 5 - 6 participants (people who manage volunteers) plus a facilitator, which meets 5 times, at intervals of about 5 weeks. During the 'set' meeting, each participant has equal 'air-time' - the chance to outline a real work based issue or opportunity that s/he wants to do something about. S/he is supported by the group to decide on a course of action. Between the 'set' meetings, participants apply their actions and learning in the workplace, then report progress at the next meeting.
Sounds simple? Yes, essentially it is - but it can have a really positive impact.
Can I be part of this?
Yes, if you are a Volunteer Manager in London; we feel that action learning, with its element of peer support and emphasis on real workplace problem solving is an ideal learning tool for volunteer managers who are often in a busy, isolated role in their own organisation, dealing with a wide range of people and issues.
Where are they taking place?
- Community Links Bromley, Bromley, BR1 1RH - www.communitylinksbromley.org.uk
- Redbridge CVS, Ilford, IG1 1BA - www.redbridgecvs.net
- Richmond Volunteer Centre, Richmond, TW9 1ED - www.richmondcvs.org.uk
- Volunteer Centre Tower Hamlets, E1 6BD - www.vcth.org.uk
- Volunteer Centre Camden, Kentish Town, NW5 2TJ - www.volunteercentrecamden.org.uk
- Volunteer Centre Croydon, Croydon CR0 2TB - www.volunteercentre.net/croydon/
All the action learning sets will start as soon after Easter 2010 as possible for the Facilitator. Ongoing dates will be arranged to suit all set participants to ensure 100% attendance.
How can I get involved?
If you think you'd like to take part, please contact the facilitator for the venue that is easiest for you to get to, and register your interest.
- Bromley: Diane Diamond - dianed@communitylinksbromley.org.uk - 020 8315 1930
- Redbridge: Gurdial Bhamra - gurdialbhamra@vncnewham.co.uk - 020 8536 1937
- Richmond: Kath Rosen - kath@richmondcvs.org.uk - 020 8255 8500
- Tower Hamlets: Natasha Plaister - natasha@volunteercentres.org.uk - 020 7703 4205
- Camden: Jack Wratten - jack@volunteercentrecamden.org.uk - 020 7424 9990
- Croydon: Karen Chillman - karen.chillman@cvalive.org.uk - 020 8253 7070
Experts in Volunteering is a project of Greater London Volunteering funded by the Big Lottery
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