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Diary of Events

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VOLUNTEERS WEEK 2010

Volunteers Week (1-7 June) is the UK's annual celebration of volunteers

It plays a huge part in raising the profile of volunteers across the UK and is a great way to reward and recongnise the valued work that volunteers do. It's also a great time to recruit new volunteers to help your organistion and local community.

If you are interested in finding out what volunteering opportunities are available in Greenwich, why not visit us at one our events below over Volunteers Week.

Tuesday 1st June 2010 10am - 4pm Information stall outside Marks and Spencers on Woolwich High Street
Tuesday 1st June 2010 10 - 1pm CJ's Cafe in Woolwich Powis Street - Speed Volunteering
Wednesday 2nd June 2010 10am - 4pm Eltham - Passy Place outside Job Centre Plus - Information Stall
Friday 4th June 2010 10am - 4pm Young people's Dj-ing and other activities - visit www.vgreenwich.com for more information
Saturday 5th June 2010 10am - 4pm Asda at Charlton - information stall
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Volunteer Managers Forum

Greenwich Volunteer Co-ordinators Forum is a members only Forum which meets quarterly to discuss issues relating to volunteering, provide the opportunity for members to network,gain new ideas and help resolve issues regarding volunteering.

For enquiries regarding the Forums contact Shaun on 020 8853 1331 or email:

shaun@volunteersgreenwich.co.uk

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Training workshops

Training workshops are run for people who will be managing volunteers - not for volunteers. Volunteer Centre Greenwich Training workshops are only available to members. The dates for the next series of workshops are in the process of being arranged and will be updated soon:

Wednesday 28th April 2010 10am - 12.30pm Introduction to recruiting and manageing volunteers
Wednesday 28th April 2010 1.30pm - 4pm Writing and Developing Role Descriptions for Volunteers
Wednesday 26th May 2010 10am - 12.30pm Inclusive Volunteering
Wednesday 26th May 2010 1.30pm - 4pm Supervising and Supporting Volunteers
Wednesday 30th June 2010 10am - 12.30pm Screening Your Volunteers
Wednesday 30th June 2010 1.30pm - 4pm How to deal with difficult volunteers and behaviour
Wednesday 22nd September 2010 10am - 12.30pm Supplementary Workshop Volunteers and Law
All workshops are being held at - Venue to be confirmed  

If you would like to express an interest in attending any of these courses then please fill in the Provisional Booking Form. The cost for these courses will be £20 for organisations based within the Greenwich borough, £30 if you are based outside the Greenwich borough, and £30 for statutory organisations. (If you are an unfunded group or require assistance then please fill in the Provisional Booking Form anyway, and let the Course Administrator know your situation when they contact you.)  


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