Welcome to Voluntary Action Kennet

Please browse our website and if you would like to advertise an event please contact us.

Don’t miss VAK’s AGM on Thursday 21st October at 2pm at Devizes Bowls Club. Information will be sent out soon.

Voluntary Action Kennet support people living rurally and run social care networks for voluntary groups to network to increase their voice and influence.

Projects include:

• The Information Shop which is open Mon to Friday 10am -1pm providing information, advice and guidance for families, residents and visitors to the Pewsey Community Area. Telephone 01672 563832

• Pewsey Sure Start Children’s Centre

• Extend – exercise classes for older people or those with limited mobility

• Pewsey Vale Time Bank – based at the Information Shop. Volunteers offer time to share a skills or provide a ‘service’ like taking someone shopping, odd jobs, helping a child read, transport, offering sewing etc, etc and the volunteer banks the time to request a service for themselves. It is a really opportunity for everyone to participate. Litter picks are also organised as well as supporting residents at Meadow Court. To join contact Joanna on 01672 563832.

• VAK host the Children and Families Voluntary Sector Forum – www.cfvsf.org.uk and Mental Health Forum

Want to know more just ring VAK on 01672 564140.

GROW is the Council’s contracted infrastructure support service for all voluntary and community group needs and is also the home of Volunteer Centre Wiltshire. The service is managed by Develop and VAK. To find our more www.growwiltshire.org.uk Telephone 0845 034 5250

The Wiltshire Voluntary Sector Forum Network is being formed do get involved contact Meryl@developecs.org.uk. Dates for the inaugural meetings are:

6th October 2010 - East Wilts at Devizes Bowls Club

24th November 2010 – South Wilts at the Salisbury Methodist Church

1st February 2011 – West Wilts at Bridge House Community Trust

15th March 2011 – North Wilts at Learning Curve Training Room

Equal Chances, Better Lives acts as a single source of equality information and support for all in Wiltshire. It embraces the 7 strands of equality. Want to know more ring 0845 872 5641 or email enquiries@ecbl.org.uk

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Visit our blog at voluntaryactionkennet.blogspot.com.

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The latest vacancies and opportunities for employment within the voluntary sector in Wiltshire are in our Jobs section. For the most recent voluntary sector news and events, including new guidance from the Cabinet Office on CRB checks for volunteers, visit Forthcoming Events and our Notice board.

Not a member yet? It's quick and easy to apply, and you get all the benefits of discounted training and services, our information-packed newsletter and, of course, support for you and your organisation whenever you need it.

VAK offers a quality service - VAK has the Matrix Quality Standard award and has been an Investor in People for more than 10 years.

From October 2010 VAK has space available for groups to use for hot desking or as a base and for meetings. Contact Margaret on 01672 564140 for more information.

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