Fully funded training is available to all volunteers and voluntary organisations throughout Wrexham County Borough through the AVOW Community Response Team. Training Options Welsh Government has … [Read more...] about Training Opportunities for the Volunteering Passport with AVOW Community Response Team
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Shout About Volunteering wth AVOW
Join AVOW to celebrate the benefits of volunteering across Wrexham County Borough. We have partnered with Eternal Media to promote the work that volunteers conduct in our community year-round. There … [Read more...] about Shout About Volunteering wth AVOW
Winner Announced for the Marjorie Dykins OBE Volunteer Memorial Awards 2020 with AVOW
The winners of the Marjorie Dykins OBE Volunteer Memorial Awards 2020 were announced at a virtual ceremony in February 2020. The awards were announced by David Wynne-Finch the High Sheriff of Clwyd, … [Read more...] about Winner Announced for the Marjorie Dykins OBE Volunteer Memorial Awards 2020 with AVOW
AVOW Wrexham Community Response Team
AVOW successfully received funding to develop the Wrexham Community Response Team. This follows on from the work we have been involved with during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Wrexham Community Response … [Read more...] about AVOW Wrexham Community Response Team
AVOW Briefing Monday 5th October Community Response to Coronavirus across Wrexham County Borough
This week’s Briefing is coming to you at one of the most crucial times in the fight against Coronavirus. There are now rising cases in many parts of Wales and in Wrexham, we have pockets that are … [Read more...] about AVOW Briefing Monday 5th October Community Response to Coronavirus across Wrexham County Borough
AVOW Virtual Volunteer Marketplace with Wrexham Volunteer Centre
AVOW launch a new Virtual Volunteer Marketplace. The marketplace will bring organisations and volunteers together online. They will take place on the first Tuesday of every month from 10am, on … [Read more...] about AVOW Virtual Volunteer Marketplace with Wrexham Volunteer Centre
New voluntary sector Knowledge Hub launched from Third Sector Support Wales (TSSW)
Knowledge Hub gives voluntary organisations in Wales easy access to a range of online information, networking and learning. Third Sector Support Wales partners have launched a new bank of online … [Read more...] about New voluntary sector Knowledge Hub launched from Third Sector Support Wales (TSSW)
Marjorie Dykins OBE Volunteer Memorial Awards 2020 with AVOW
Nominations are now open for the Marjorie Dykins OBE Volunteer Memorial Awards 2020. Marjorie Dykins OBE Volunteer Memorial Awards 2020 The awards are designed to recognise and encourage the … [Read more...] about Marjorie Dykins OBE Volunteer Memorial Awards 2020 with AVOW
AVOW COVID-19 Community Volunteer Awards
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Wrexham Volunteer Centre was redeployed into the AVOW Community COVID-19 Response Team. Through this work, AVOW has been in contact with organisations, community … [Read more...] about AVOW COVID-19 Community Volunteer Awards
Safeguarding Community of Practice with WCVA
Date: 24th September 2020 Time: 10 am until 11 am Location: online event Safeguarding Community of Practice - Update from the DBS WCVA’s Safeguarding Community of Practice will provide a forum for … [Read more...] about Safeguarding Community of Practice with WCVA
FREE support for groups in Wales using the power of sport/physical activity from Sported
Is your organisation using the power of sport/physical activity to transform the lives of young people (aged 11+) in your community? If so, you could be eligible for FREE Sported … [Read more...] about FREE support for groups in Wales using the power of sport/physical activity from Sported
Non-Executive Director Vacancy with Care and Repair North East Wales Ltd.
Care and Repair North East Wales Ltd. are currently recruiting for Non-Executive Director positions. They are looking for people who share our values and can use their skills, knowledge, and … [Read more...] about Non-Executive Director Vacancy with Care and Repair North East Wales Ltd.
Volunteer Police Chaplains with North Wales Police (NWP)
North Wales Police are looking to recruit Police Volunteer Chaplains to offer additional support to police officers, staff, and their families across the force area. Chief Officers, the Workforce … [Read more...] about Volunteer Police Chaplains with North Wales Police (NWP)
AVOW COVID-19 Community Showcase with AVOW COVID-19 Team
Has someone made an impact on your or your community? Have they gone above and beyond to provide support? We’d like to hear your stories. AVOW COVID Community Showcase Nominations are now open … [Read more...] about AVOW COVID-19 Community Showcase with AVOW COVID-19 Team
Guidance for Community Centres reopening in Wales from WCVA
This guidance is for community centres based in Wales to provide you with a brief overview of how to prepare for restarting your services when it is permissible to do so. At the time of writing, … [Read more...] about Guidance for Community Centres reopening in Wales from WCVA
Free Digital Advice for Small Businesses and Charities from Digital Boost
Digital Boost aims to support the British small businesses and charities impacted by COVID-19 on their digitisation journey. Digital Boost will be providing a community of digital expert volunteers … [Read more...] about Free Digital Advice for Small Businesses and Charities from Digital Boost
Buddy Volunteer Vacancy with Both Parents Matter Cymru
Are you looking for a challenging volunteer role? Are you someone who likes to listen, be a shoulder to cry on? Can you empathise with our clients who are going through some tough times? Then … [Read more...] about Buddy Volunteer Vacancy with Both Parents Matter Cymru
Cancer Care Tele-friend Service with Tenovus
What is the Tele-Friend service? Due to the current COVID-19 crisis, lots of people are self-isolating, and we know from a lot of people we support or who support us here at Tenovus Cancer Care, that … [Read more...] about Cancer Care Tele-friend Service with Tenovus
Care Home Volunteering Opportunity with Leonard Cheshire
Leonard Cheshire are looking for Volunteers from the community to come to our Dol-Y-Wern Care home to assist with 1:1 activities with service users. these activities can be as broad as you like, the … [Read more...] about Care Home Volunteering Opportunity with Leonard Cheshire
Volunteers’ Week 2020 with AVOW
This year, Volunteers’ Week falls at a time of crisis, when our neighbours, community members and local volunteers have become more important than ever to support those in need. We think that this … [Read more...] about Volunteers’ Week 2020 with AVOW
Training for Coronavirus Volunteers by British Red Cross
This training was designed by the British Red Cross for anyone who is responding to the coronavirus outbreak. Whether you’ve been deployed by a charity or have decided to lend a hand to a … [Read more...] about Training for Coronavirus Volunteers by British Red Cross
Volunteer Role: Independent Visitor with TGP Cymru
TGP Cymru is pleased to offer this exciting volunteering opportunity. Independent Visitor Are you interested in giving some of your time as a volunteer to work with looked after children or … [Read more...] about Volunteer Role: Independent Visitor with TGP Cymru
AVOW Briefing Monday 10th May Community Response to Coronavirus across Wrexham County Borough
This week the restrictions on lockdown in Wales and England have been a key topic of debate and speculation. It is important to note the lockdown has been extended for another three weeks in Wales. … [Read more...] about AVOW Briefing Monday 10th May Community Response to Coronavirus across Wrexham County Borough
AVOW Volunteer Organisation Network Meeting via Zoom
AVOW have launched a new, virtual Volunteer Organisation Network Meeting. Formerly the Volunteer Network Meeting, this is an opportunity to network between Voluntary Organisations across Wrexham … [Read more...] about AVOW Volunteer Organisation Network Meeting via Zoom
AVOW Volunteer Bank AVOW response to COVID19
Over the last few weeks the Association of Voluntary Organisation in Wrexham (AVOW) have seen a tremendous effort in our community. Residents across Wrexham County Borough have pulled together to … [Read more...] about AVOW Volunteer Bank AVOW response to COVID19
AVOW Briefing Monday 27th April Community Response to Coronavirus across Wrexham County Borough
As we enter another week of uncertainty, we find some solace in the downward turn in the number of cases and deaths across Wales. Unfortunately, we are still hearing individuals who have lost their … [Read more...] about AVOW Briefing Monday 27th April Community Response to Coronavirus across Wrexham County Borough
Sainsbury’s Volunteer Shopping Card
Sainsbury's have introduced a new Volunteer E-Gift card to help make grocery shopping safe and easy while you self-isolate or social distance. Simply send an E-Gift card to your friend, family or … [Read more...] about Sainsbury’s Volunteer Shopping Card
AVOW Briefing Monday 20th April
Community Support Response to Coronavirus - Wrexham County Borough As we reach the end of our first month in a UK-wide lockdown, we reflect on the way our society has changed. Issues and terms that … [Read more...] about AVOW Briefing Monday 20th April
WCVA: Community Response to COVID-19 Enabling Safe and Effective Practice
We all want to capitalise on the goodwill and resourcefulness of communities and community action in caring for those who are most vulnerable under the shadow of coronavirus. But we need to take … [Read more...] about WCVA: Community Response to COVID-19 Enabling Safe and Effective Practice
Urgent Volunteer Appeal: Professional logistics planner
Professional logistics planner who understands Care issues within the community who can offer input into effective planning and resource allocation. Must be local to Wrexham County and available … [Read more...] about Urgent Volunteer Appeal: Professional logistics planner
Welsh Government Announcement: How Can I Volunteer? Volunteer your time in the local community with Volunteering Wales
Wales has a strong tradition of people helping one another out. From picking up the phone to speaking to someone self-isolating to helping our public services. There are lots of things that you can do … [Read more...] about Welsh Government Announcement: How Can I Volunteer? Volunteer your time in the local community with Volunteering Wales
Multi-million Pound Boost from the Welsh Government Support for Volunteers and Wales’ most Vulnerable People
The Welsh Government has announced an initial fund of £24 million to support Wales’ voluntary sector in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. The funding will provide … [Read more...] about Multi-million Pound Boost from the Welsh Government Support for Volunteers and Wales’ most Vulnerable People
Voluntary and Community Response to Coronavirus from AVOW
Open message to all Voluntary and Community response to Coronavirus from AVOW The response that is occurring in our communities to the crisis we are all facing is fantastic and everyone should be … [Read more...] about Voluntary and Community Response to Coronavirus from AVOW
Wrexham Community Map Community Contact Details across Wrexham County Borough
The Wrexham Community Map is an interactive map collated by AVOW and the COVID19 Community response, with area contacts across Wrexham County Borough, including Community Councils, Council Members, … [Read more...] about Wrexham Community Map Community Contact Details across Wrexham County Borough
Volunteering to Support Service Providers
During the coming weeks, our stretched Health and Social Care service will need support from volunteers within their community. Pressures will arise as a result of increasing demand and the risk of … [Read more...] about Volunteering to Support Service Providers
Childcare Provision in Wrexham Appeal for Volunteers in Childcare Provision
In these unprecedented times, many parents will be looking for emergency childcare over the next few weeks. Childcare providers in Wrexham are affected in the same way as all other businesses by … [Read more...] about Childcare Provision in Wrexham Appeal for Volunteers in Childcare Provision
