VAL E-Briefing 22 November 2011

Your last chance to apply for the Community Action Against Crime Innovation Fund - Closes on 1 December 2011

The Community Development Foundation, who administer the fund is that to date, they have received 255 applications, of those 69 are for small grants.

Tender to provide a Home Volunteering Service for Vulnerable Families in North West Leicestershire

Contract value: £36,500
Deadline for submission: 30 November 2011

North West Leicestershire District Council's ambition is to provide appropriate and timely support to parents and families with emotional health needs; particularly those suffering from post-natal depression and stress.

Tender to provide a Volunteer Home Visiting Scheme for Disadvantaged Families with Pre-school Children

Contract value: £50, 000
Deadline for submission: 29 November 2011

In order to support delivery of the Hinckley & Bosworth Children Centre programme a home visiting scheme is required. They would like to see parents supporting parents; with suitably trained and supported volunteers offering a non-stigmatising and befriending service to families requiring additional support.

Tender for the provision of a parent focus group to support the work of both the Children and Young People's Service Integrated

The request is seeking an organisation to recruit and support a group of parents, both with and without experience of accessing children/family services, to enable them to share their views with service managers on issues such as access to information, access to services and how services are delivered.

Glebe House Vacancy - Cafe Supervisor

Salary: £7.88 NVQ II (or relevant experience ) £8.31 NVQ III (or relevant experience)
Contract details: Temporary
Hours: Part-time 8.30am - 4.30pm, 3 days per week to be negotiated and including alternate Saturdays
Location: Woodgate Chambers, 70 Woodgate, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2XB

Glebe House is looking for applicants with experience in catering and a desire to coach adults with learning disabilities to enable them to progress in to voluntary or paid work. They need you to be enthusiastic, creative, hard working and sensitive to client's needs.

Choice Adviser - Development Officer

Temporary fixed term contract till 31 August 2012
Hours: 25 hours (flexible) Pay: £26,500 pro rata
Closing Date: Wednesday 30 November 2011 at 5.00pm

You will provide independent, impartial advice, guidance and support to parents and carers in relation to accessing information regarding secondary and primary schools within Leicester, ensuring that all parents are supported to make an informed choice regarding the school they prefer for their child.

Changing Domestic Violence Specialist Services in Leicester

Leicester City Council is consulting on proposals to change the domestic violence services it funds. The consultation runs from 11 November 2011 to 3 February 2012 at 4pm.

A Children's Manifesto working group

Date and time: Wednesday 1 December 2011 at Voluntary Action Leicestershire 2pm-4pm.

At the last children, young people and families forum, Voluntary Action LeicesterShire explored ideas of developing a children's manifesto for Leicester/Leicestershire through discussion workshops.

Home-Start Charnwood Trustees Required

Home-Start Charnwood is currently looking to expand the range of skills on its board and is particularly interested in hearing from anyone who has experience in marketing and public relations, commissioning and procurement or fund-raising and community involvement. Do you have these skills, or do you know someone who does?

Leicestershire Voluntary and Community Sector Representatives for Leicestershire Together Partnership

Voluntary Action LeicesterShire would like to invite nominations for two Voluntary and Community Sector Representatives starting in January 2012.

Oadby and Wigston Voluntary and Community Forum

Date and time: 29 November 2011 12.30pm-3pm
Location: Bassett Community Centre, Bassett Street, Wigston, LE18 4PE

We are very keen to work with the Voluntary and Community Sector across the Oadby and Wigston District to support their needs; this includes any group support issues, volunteer requirements and advice around opportunities.

Volunteering Network

Date and time: 29 November 9.15am-12.15pm
Venue: Voluntary Action LeicesterShire

The Volunteering Network is a quarterly meeting for those who manage volunteers. It provides a space for volunteer co-ordinators to learn, network, receive support, and perhaps, inspiration, and meet those doing similar work.

What are 'gold standards' in bereavement care?

Date and time: 30 November 9.30am-12.30pm
Venue: Salvation Army Centre, Ladysmith Road, South Wigston, Leicester LE18 4UZ - 10 mins from M1 Jct 21

Grief is often a lonely experience, it can also be a lonely experience for those of us working to support the bereaved. This morning will provide a space to meet, discuss and share with others from across the East Midlands.

New debt counselling centre opens in Narborough

Local people struggling with overwhelming personal debt are set to get free help from a charity opening a new centre in Narborough.

Offer of IT help for local groups

Staff from DWP in Leicester will like to offer their IT skills for a local group or organisation as part of a staff volunteering initiative.

Commissioning Strategy and Patient Charter - Survey

Leicester City Clinical Commissioning Group has been working in shadow form since April 2011 and is now involved in local healthcare decisions. Over the past few weeks it has been developing its work plans and objectives and is committed to working with others to provide the best possible care for its patients.

East Midlands Volunteer Council survey

Following the completion of last year's East Midlands EVDC Volunteering Survey, East Midlands Volunteer Council would like you to complete the new survey for 2011, so that they can get comparative data.

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