Tag Archives: South Derbyshire CVS

City & Guilds 7300 – Introduction to Trainer Skills

This 2 day accredited course is based on the training cycle, and covers: planning (including session planning) delivery (participants will deliver a 10 or 15 minute ‘session’ that they have planned) evaluation (self, peer group and course evaluation) The course … Continue reading

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Derbyshire VCI Passport Training Dates Set

Almost exactly a month ago, we announced that we would be running a series of free accredited training session for volunteers who work with children or young people. This accreditation is known as the VCI Passport. We are delighted to announce … Continue reading

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Volunteer Centre Opening Hours Extended

Following on from yesterday’s post on this blog about New Beginnings, we have now decided to change our opening hours with immediate effect. Although we will closing earlier on Fridays, we are opening earlier every day, so we will actually be … Continue reading

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New Beginnings

One of the things that we do well in volunteering is bouncing back from setbacks and adversity. On this blog last week we were bemoaning the loss of so many talented colleagues from our sector. Today we are making changes and adjustments … Continue reading

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Style On A Shoestring – Photos

Here is a gallery of pictures taken by Simon Dewey, a professional photographer who joined the volunteer team for Style On A Shoestring. Please take a look at his website: http://www.simondewey.co.uk Click each image to see a larger version of … Continue reading

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Style On A Shoestring – The Day

Last Friday was the day! Style on a Shoestring took place at Newton Park Hotel. Here is some footage of some of the team in rehearsal. … to be continued…

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Style on A Shoestring – The Rehearsal

Newton Park Hotel – The Front Entrance The Conservatory at Newton Park Hotel Today saw the rehearsal for the models at Newton Park Hotel. This has followed a huge amount of work on selecting and preparing the outfits to be shown off … Continue reading

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Information Support Worker – Future Jobs Fund Vacancy at SDCVS

This post has been funded with through the  Future Jobs Fund via the Derbyshire Learning & Development Consortium and is advertised through the Job Centre.  The post is working here in the Community Development Team (see job description below). All applicants need … Continue reading

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Style On A Shoestring – Tickets Now On Sale

Please join us for our Fashion Show with a difference.  It’s a chance to see how recycled and charity shop clothes can provide you with a great new look. It’s for men as well as women and will cater for … Continue reading

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Volunteer Centre Disruption

It’s been a busy time here at the Volunteer Centre. Last week we moved offices from our luxurious converted garage into the Grade 2 listed part of the South Derbyshire CVS main building. Thanks to my colleagues here for all … Continue reading

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