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Volunteering England
“The third sector has come through these difficult times and helped the hard to reach” says Angela Smith
More than 100 people gathered in Westminster, central London, for Volunteering England's first ever hustings meeting on the 2nd March.
Let’s celebrate students’ volunteering efforts
Volunteering England, the national volunteer development agency, is calling on local communities across England to support student volunteering and help celebrate Student Volunteering Week, which runs from the 22-28 February.
Two thirds of volunteering organisations don’t fully understand who must register with the Vetting and Barring Scheme
Volunteering England, the volunteer development agency, today released results from a survey of volunteering organisations which show high levels of confusion over how the new Vetting and Barring Scheme will affect volunteers in England when it is introduced this summer.
MPs back Student Volunteering Week
A group of MPs from across the political spectrum have given their support to Student Volunteering Week (22-28 February) 2010.
John Denham praises Britain's community spirit in the snow
Communities Secretary John Denham today praised the tremendous efforts of local people who are pulling together to help deal with the challenges of the severe weather.
Make a New Year's Resolution to look in on older neighbours
With many older people living alone and more than 180,000 saying they have gone for a whole week without speaking to friends, family or neighbours, Care Service Minister Phil Hope is asking the public to make a new year’s resolution to visit older neighbours more often.
Volunteering England response to Sir Roger Singleton’s review of Vetting and Barring Scheme
Volunteering England is committed to working to help the new Vetting and Barring Scheme work in ways which are supportive and user-friendly for volunteers and volunteering organisations.
Meeting of Volunteering England with Angela Smith - Minister of State
On Tuesday 15 December 2009, Justin Davis Smith, Chief Executive of Volunteering England, and Mike Locke, its Director of Public Affairs, met with Angela Smith, Minister for the Third Sector, and her officials at the Cabinet Office.
Santander announced as sponsor of Student Volunteering Week 2010
International banking group Santander has today been announced as official sponsor of Student Volunteering Week, which will take place from 22 - 28 February 2010.
Volunteer Rights Inquiry call for evidence
Volunteering England, the volunteer development agency, is calling for evidence in January 2010, following the first meeting of the Volunteer Rights Inquiry Panel.
New Charter aims to strengthen ties between volunteers and staff
The TUC and Volunteering England have today (Monday) signed a Volunteers’ Charter to strengthen ties between paid staff and volunteers.
Volunteering England to hold Volunteer Rights Inquiry
Volunteering England is to hold an Inquiry to examine the issues and potential solutions around the subject of volunteer rights.
