Tag Archives: Volunteers Week

Volunteers Week – Day 7 (Updated with Photos)

The weather forecast was dreadful. We were to have heavy, continuous rain for the final event to end Volunteers Week in South Derbyshire. We were a little discouraged as we set up the event in Swadlincote Town Hall, feeling horribly … Continue reading

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Volunteers Week – Day 6 (Updated with photos)

Friday of Volunteers Week 2009 saw Chris and Dave from the Volunteer Centre team on Swadlincote Market where our stall and display was promoting volunteering and celebrating the work done by volunteers. After we had arrived at 8:30 and set … Continue reading

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Volunteers Week – Day 5

Yesterday, we presented the first of our Volunteers’ Week Certificates to Teresa, one of our own Volunteer Centre volunteers. We caught her between interviews with potential volunteers so that Dave could present her certificate. If you would like certificates to … Continue reading

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Volunteers Week – Day 4

The Vetting & Barring Scheme Information Roadshow Dave from the Volunteer Centre spent Wednesday morning at the East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham finding out more about the new Vetting and Barring Scheme. He was faced by a bewildering array … Continue reading

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Volunteers Week – Day 3

Volunteers’ Week Celebration and Training Event, 2nd June 2009 Chris Wagstaff and Richard House from the Volunteer Centre Team attended a day with a difference at the New Bath Hotel, Matlock organised by Volunteer Centres Derbyshire. The keynote address was … Continue reading

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Volunteers Week – Day 2

Today’s Volunteers Week update features a brilliant opening event that took place yesterday. Stefan and his team from the Yard bar and restaurant in Swadlincote welcomed a group of volunteers from some of South Derbyshire’s lunch clubs.   I make no apologies … Continue reading

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Volunteers Week – Day 1

Today sees the start of Volunteers Week 2009. We’ll try to report on the various activities that happen during the week. This morning, we broke out the bunting and the balloons and decorated our place.

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Volunteers Week – A couple of downloads for you

On Tuesday 2nd June, Volunteer Centres Derbyshire invites you to a free celebration and training event for everyone involved in managing volunteers. It takes place at the New Bath Hotel in Matlock. You can download a PDF flyer with all … Continue reading

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Volunteers Week 2009 – News Release

The Volunteer Centre South Derbyshire issued this news release to the media today. Please feel free to reproduce or link to this in any publicity.

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Volunteers Week 2009 – Update 1

South Derbyshire’s preparations for Volunteers Week 2009 (1st – 7th June) have gathered pace in the past few days. Saturday 6th June Bookings are coming in for our Volunteers Week Parade and Celebration on Saturday 6th June, but we still … Continue reading

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