Be part of Spirit of Manchester Story Week 2017
Are you a Manchester voluntary sector organisation? 
Would you like to share a story of your activity to be promoted as part of Spirit of Manchester Story Week in September?
Volunteering
Our latest data sets and new places to search for data
Our latest data sets on our work with voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations and volunteers is now available on our website here: www.manchestercommunitycentral.org/policy-and-influence/open-data
How much Big Lottery funding is spent in your local area?
Grants from the Big Lottery Fund provide a crucial source of income for much of the voluntary and community sector. And ensure that important public services are delivered to those in need.
Trustees (voluntary) at Oldham Coliseum Theatre
Oldham Coliseum Theatre are recruiting for new trustees to join them at this exciting time of major change.
The role of trustee is a voluntary position and requires dedication to the Theatre’s development, ensuring that the Company fulfils its charitable purpose for the public benefit. All trustees are ambassadors for the Theatre’s work and community.
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Volunteer Recruitment Grant to Support the Homelessness Contact Service
Manchester City Council wishes to commission a service that will recruit, train and coordinate a team of volunteers who are experts by experience, including people with lived experience of homelessness, to support the Homelessness and Housing Options initial contact service. 
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Fabulous Fan Fayre - raise unlimited funds for your community group through a new opportunity
Are you interested in raising unlimited funds for your community group through a new opportunity? If so come along to an information event to find out more.
Date: 1 August 2017
Time: 11:00am – 13:00pm (lunch and refreshments provided)
Address: Etihad Stadium, Ashton New Road, Manchester
Working in partnership with Fabulous Fan Fayre - Macc are inviting local VCSE groups to an open day to explore how not for profit organisations can raise funds in a unique and exciting way.
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Spirit of Manchester 2017 – The Roadshow
Come and join us at our FREE events celebrating Manchester’s community spirit with FUN, FILMS & FOOD!
7 July Moston Miners Arts 5pm - 8pm
14 July Activity and Lifestyle Centre Wythenshawe 1pm - 4pm
21 July Community on Solid Ground, Whalley Range 6pm - 8.30pm
26 July Northmoor Community Centre Longsight 12pm - 3pm
4 Aug Klondyke Social Club Levenshulme 5pm - 8pm
We are limited to how many we can cater for so please book by calling Michelle on 0161 834 9823 and tell her which event(s) you'll be attending.
Manchester Volunteer Advice Project free training for volunteers
Do you want free training for your volunteers?
Manchester Volunteer Advice Project (MVAP) could deliver what you want
This course is suitable for any volunteers in roles working with the public
It has been developed to enable volunteers to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to carry out a range of roles.
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Age UK Manchester are looking for Information and Advice Service volunteers
Age UK Manchester are looking for volunteers to help within their Information and Advice Service. Available roles include generalist advisors, telephone advisors, benefit advisors and benefit form filling advisors. Full training and support will be given as required. 
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Spirit Story for Volunteers' Week 2017: Eileen Jackson – Age UK Manchester
Our seventh Volunteers’ Week Spirit Story comes from Eileen – a volunteer with Age UK Manchester.
"Age UK Manchester (formerly Age Concern Manchester) is an independent charity working with and for older people across Manchester.
Spirit Story for Volunteers' Week 2017: Beca, Al and Marie – Volunteers at Manchester Action on Street Health (MASH)
Our fourth, fifth and sixth Volunteer's Week Spirit Stories come from Beca, Al and Marie who all volunteer with Manchester Action on Street Health (MASH).
"MASH supports women engaged in prostitution (sex work). Last year MASH supported 884 women.