*NEWS*NEWS*NEWS*NEWS*NEWS*NEWS*NEWS*NEWS*
High Sheriff of Essex, Sarah Courage, is inviting local community groups, young people and volunteers to apply to the High Sheriffs’ Awards Scheme for recognition and grants.
The Essex Volunteer Centres Award is an opportunity for volunteers to nominate their voluntary or community group for an award. A cash award of £1,000 is given to the organisation, which best demonstrates the use of good practice in providing encouragement, support, training and supervision to volunteers.
To nominate the organisation you volunteer for download an application form here
The closing date for applications is 1st December 2008
About us
Maldon and District CVS provides support and information for
People wishing to volunteer People wanting to set up a community or volunteer group in the Maldon districtEstablished groups In becoming a member of Maldon and District CVS you will join a group with over 250 member organisations and over 100 volunteers. As a member you will have access to our resources and services which include:
Free access to a meeting/training room, suitable for up to 12 people.Equipment loan, for example OHPs, TV and Video equipment and display boards.Funding information, updates and searchesRegular communication regarding community events and servicesSupport with project planning and applicationsFree access to our resource libraryNetworking opportunitiesLegal and constitutional informationInformation on training for the voluntary sector
Click here to view our latest newsletter (1MB)
M&DCVS also sends out regular bulletins to our members with time limited information
Click here to view our latest E-Bulletin update