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Welfare Benefits Advisers volunteers wanted at Greater Manchester Law Centre

13 Jun 2016 - 14:48 by michelle.foster

There are only 2 law centres in Bury and Rochdale, with the rest of Greater Manchester (and its 2.7 million people) effectively being a ‘law centre-free zone’. In addition to the increased number of people representing themselves, a recent report by the Equalities and Human Rights Commission citing the disproportionate effect of the legal aid reforms and law centre closures on women, disabled people and BME communities, the demand for a new law centre is clear.

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Volunteer Centre Manchester - Volunteers' Week 2016 Network Update: 26/05/2016

26 May 2016 - 13:22 by jack.puller

Volunteers' Week 2016 Network Update: 26/05/2016

Volunteers' Week is just around the corner...

...Come and celebrate with Volunteer Centre Manchester

Volunteers’ Week will soon be upon us and Volunteer Centre Manchester is reaching out to you; can you get involved in one of our events and activities? Could you share this with people you know or work with?

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University of Manchester Students’ Union Board member vacancy

12 May 2016 - 10:28 by michelle.foster

With almost 40,000 student members, the University of Manchester Students’ Union is a great and a vibrant place to work. The Union is a registered charity and has a vacancy on its Board of Trustees for an External Trustee position. The Students’ Union wants someone who can provide sound financial oversight and contribute to delivering the new strategic plan.

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Wanted: Friendly volunteers to help run Back on Track’s café and catering enterprise

6 May 2016 - 10:16 by michelle.foster

The ideal café volunteer will be enthusiastic about working in catering and willing to learn about all areas of working in a café (including washing up!). A non-judgmental attitude is essential, and you will be reliable and able to do regular shifts, probably one or two a week minimum.

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Join the Somme 100 Pals – call for volunteers

21 Apr 2016 - 09:54 by michelle.foster

400 volunteers are needed to take part in a unique performance to commemorate the lives of those who served in or were affected by the Battle of the Somme 100 years ago. Are you enthusiastic aged 18 or over, male or female, who’ll relish the opportunity to become involved in a truly oneof-a-kind, historic event? Volunteers will be part of a short movement-based dance piece – though no previous experience is required.

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Almanac 2016: The latest data on the voluntary sector

15 Apr 2016 - 10:34 by michelle.foster

NCVO has launched the 15th edition of the UK Civil Society Almanac, once again providing a comprehensive overview of facts and figures related to the voluntary sector.

NCVO principally use charities’ accounts to estimate the sector’s finances, as well as survey data to understand rates of volunteering and the sector’s workforce.

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The Big Dig - Volunteering opportunities

18 Mar 2016 - 09:54 by michelle.foster

Why not take part in Big Dig this year on Saturday 16 April? This is a special day when volunteers are recruited to help you get ready for the new growing season. Volunteer for a day of good work and good food to help local gardens get ready for the growing season.

If you want to take part your project will be promoted to people across the city and you’ll receive a pack with postcards and seeds to help you recruit people in your local area.

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Outstanding volunteer efforts recognised by Manchester housing association

16 Mar 2016 - 14:06 by michelle.foster

Award-winning Manchester volunteers using their own experience to help others with mental health, substance misuse and offending issues turn their lives around have scooped awards for their efforts.

Simon O’Brien and Catherine Hay have both been recognised at Riverside’s Volunteering Awards for the impact they have made on their communities.

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