Voluntary Action Orkney supports and develops volunteering, charities, community groups and social enterprises across the islands.
Orkney
Joined November 2011
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Voluntary Action Orkney retweeted
@cyberfraudcen is hitting the road and will deliver a series of events for Private, Public and Third sector organisations - check out their events in Orkney.
Public and Third Sector Roadshow 👇
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Private Sector Roadshow 👇
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Voluntary Action Orkney retweeted
Around 3300 community projects were funded during the first two years of the Adult Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund.
An estimated 300,000 people benefited from the Fund in its first year alone.
Find out more ➡️ ow.ly/wXZL50Pg4lP
ALT Supporting mental health and wellbeing of communities
We are recruiting a Development Manager to lead the Orkney Money Matters project. If you believe in the power of partnership working and are interested in shaping long-term structural change to combat financial insecurity in our communities, find out more: vaorkney.org.uk/vacancies
We recently published our Strategic Plan 2023-2026. Visit our website to view the document⬇️
vaorkney.org.uk/vao-publishe…
Applications are open until Wednesday the 9th of February 2022 for volunteers interested in being an Orkney Children’s Panel member. Find out more on our website (vaorkney.org.uk/volunteering…) and apply online at chscotland.gov.uk/volunteeri…
We're looking for a consultant to deliver phase 2 of a community-led Food Dignity Strategy Project in Orkney. We are accepting applications of up to £7,500 and the work must be completed by 31st March 2022. For more information, view the Invite to Tender: vaorkney.org.uk/about-us/vac…
Voluntary Action Orkney retweeted
As we move into winter, there’s a lot of uncertainty in the air
If you work in Health and Social Care and you’re feeling anxious about the uncertainty which winter holds, here are some suggestions to help you stay in control:
wellbeinghub.scot/resource/m…
We have launched a self-management group for people with long-term conditions living on the ferry-linked isles. You'll have an opportunity to meet others, learn self-management techniques from qualified tutors & to hear from expert speakers.
Sign-up at: islandwellbeing.org/ISMG
#TrusteesWeek Day 5 - Trustee Top 10 and to Trustees' Week and Beyond: vaorkney.org.uk/trustees-wee…
#TrusteesWeek Day 4 – Lines of Duty and Trustee Top 10: vaorkney.org.uk/trustees-wee…
#TrusteesWeek Day 3 - Trustee Top 10 and Governing document check-up: vaorkney.org.uk/trustees-wee…
#TrusteesWeek Day 2 - Seven tips for top trustees and Trustee Top 10: vaorkney.org.uk/trustees-wee…
#TrusteesWeek Day 1 From Lockdown to Open Doors and Trustee Top 10: vaorkney.org.uk/trustees-wee…
Don’t forget VAO will be at the library in Kirkwall tomorrow afternoon between 1pm and 4pm to chat about being a trustee and other volunteering opportunities in Orkney #TrusteesWeek
As part of Trustees’ Week 2021, VAO will be holding a drop-in session at the library in Kirkwall on Monday 1st November 1-4pm. No need to book, just pop by for a chat #TrusteesWeek
VAO will be celebrating Trustees’ Week next week.
If you are a trustee, would like to be one or are an organisation needing trustees, visit our website next week to find out how VAO can help #TrusteesWeek
From November, VAO will be distributing grants to groups who deliver community-based mental health and wellbeing services to adults across Orkney. Details to follow soon
Find out more: gov.scot/news/gbp-15-million…
Voluntary Action Orkney retweeted
Watch Now #TSIxRRRFund đź“˝
This short video highlights the key findings from the Evaluation of the Response, Recovery & Resilience TSI-led Funding Distribution Model.
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Want to bird-watch while you volunteer? Why not help RSPB Orkney as a bird hide cleaner? Find out more here: vaorkney.org.uk/volunteering…
Voluntary Action Orkney retweeted
Morning. As part of our continuous improvement programme we want to better understand what you’re using the NPF for. Or why you’re not using it, for that matter. Please take our (SHORT!) survey and tell us what you think
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