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Voluntary Sector NewsPKAVS Voluntary Sector News highlights training, events, and recruitment opportunities for those working or volunteering in the local voluntary sector. If your organisation or group wishes to place an advert, please contact helen.mackinnon@pkavs.org.uk |
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Perth & Kinross Voluntary & Community Sector Conference 2010
This annual
event brings together individuals and groups from voluntary
organisations
working to enhance the quality of life for thousands of people.
Sports, arts, leisure and social welfare groups are
increasingly dependent on local community activists.
The conference
offers a
comprehensive
programme
including keynote speakers with prominent roles in public life, a
series of workshops on crucial aspects of
organisational
development and an opportunity for delegates to participate in a
“hands-on” activity based on the problems of running a voluntary
organisation.
Come along and enjoy this
wide-ranging and informative event, hosted in one of CVS will be running a number of training courses throughout 2010, including both courses of general interest to the voluntary sector and bespoke training for organisations with specific training needs. Contact our team on 01738 567076 for further details including dates.
PUSH is a charitable organisation, which promotes Person Centred Planning as we work for inclusion for people with learning disabilities. We are a small, dedicated and friendly team of staff and volunteers who work hard to help people with learning difficulties, their families, carers and support staff. PUSH runs an information and enquiry service for issues relating to learning disabilities in Perth and Kinross and works within the community by linking with other organisations to enable support people with learning difficulties to take up opportunities for employment, social activities and learning. PUSH offers training and awareness sessions to community groups, schools and organizations. We also provide training to individuals who may be interested in social care but don’t know what to expect and also to professionals who may want to learn more about Person Centred Planning and Employing someone with a disability. PUSH is looking for: Volunteers - anyone willing to give up their time to help people with a learning disability or work in our office. New members - We run several groups and are able to help and offer support with a variety of issues. Employers - willing to give a person with a learning disability a job, support will be provided. People – who have an interest in learning difficulties and may have questions. If you are interested contact stephen@pushinfo.org Indigo Project Solutions has been commissioned by Disability Information Service in Perthshire (DISIP) to conduct research into the needs of people who have recently been diagnosed with a long-term debilitating illness or disability, and into the services required by people who have been living with a long-term illness or disability for a while. To complete the questionnaire, click link on the link above. As a specialist bank for charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises, Unity Trust Bank is dedicated to providing the right banking solution for you, enabling you to concentrate on delivering on your goals. Our strength lies in our understanding of and providing services to meet the needs of our customers in the social economy. We can provide the full range of banking services from day-to-day banking to specialist loan finance and grant bridging loans. With a commitment to providing market-leading customer service, we work in partnership with a wide variety of organisations in the social economy to help underpin their long term development aims. Click here to read about Unity Trust Bank's Vision & Mission Statement Link Up supports young people (10-19) to stay safe, healthy, get involved in community activities and to achieve things in their lives. Volunteer mentors are wanted for Dundee, Angus and Perth. Email mark@alcoholtayside.com for further information. |
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