http://jvnblog.com The JVN blog - the latest volunteering news and insights. Mon, 13 May 2013 09:05:17 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://0.gravatar.com/blavatar/65260b34e249b08fb5fd831a38910814?s=96&d=http%3A%2F%2Fs2.wp.com%2Fi%2Fbuttonw-com.png http://jvnblog.com http://jvnblog.com/2013/04/04/do-we-have-a-big-society/ http://jvnblog.com/2013/04/04/do-we-have-a-big-society/#comments Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:04:40 +0000 Mike http://jvnblog.com/?p=2238 ]]> http://jvnblog.com/2013/04/04/do-we-have-a-big-society/feed/ 0 david-cameron-big-society-006 2 jewishvolunteeringnetwork David Cameron: what does he mean by "Big Society"? Can local authorities provide for all their communities' needs? http://jvnblog.com/2013/03/15/volunteering-in-schools-ticking-the-box-is-not-enough/ http://jvnblog.com/2013/03/15/volunteering-in-schools-ticking-the-box-is-not-enough/#comments Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:17:15 +0000 Mike http://jvnblog.com/?p=2191 ]]> http://jvnblog.com/2013/03/15/volunteering-in-schools-ticking-the-box-is-not-enough/feed/ 0 tick-box jewishvolunteeringnetwork The Yoni Jesner Award Scheme: a good enough reason to volunteer? http://jvnblog.com/2013/02/28/four-reasons-four-sons-for-goodness-sake-we-need-young-volunteers/ http://jvnblog.com/2013/02/28/four-reasons-four-sons-for-goodness-sake-we-need-young-volunteers/#comments Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:07:38 +0000 Mike http://jvnblog.com/?p=2134 ]]> http://jvnblog.com/2013/02/28/four-reasons-four-sons-for-goodness-sake-we-need-young-volunteers/feed/ 1 teen-volunteer-752x483 jewishvolunteeringnetwork Read on to find out why we should involve young people in volunteering... Last summer's Redbridge NCS programme demonstrated the powerful effect young people can have on social change. The Four Sons have so far raised over £3,000 for charity through their innovative volunteering campaign. Volunteering is a fantastic addition to a young person's CV. Sign up for JVN and Interact UK's new, unique and challenging project, Rise Up for Redbridge. http://jvnblog.com/2013/02/15/the-right-to-volunteer/ http://jvnblog.com/2013/02/15/the-right-to-volunteer/#comments Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:18:28 +0000 Mike http://jvnblog.com/?p=2093 ]]> http://jvnblog.com/2013/02/15/the-right-to-volunteer/feed/ 0 OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA jewishvolunteeringnetwork Sharon Daniels of the Judith Trust highlights popular misconceptions of disability Simon Davies discusses his volunteering role Billie Brazil asserts her "right to volunteer" http://jvnblog.com/2013/01/10/the-charity-sector-games-legacy-and-the-big-society-where-does-it-all-come-together/ http://jvnblog.com/2013/01/10/the-charity-sector-games-legacy-and-the-big-society-where-does-it-all-come-together/#comments Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:58:51 +0000 Mike http://jvnblog.com/?p=2053 ]]> http://jvnblog.com/2013/01/10/the-charity-sector-games-legacy-and-the-big-society-where-does-it-all-come-together/feed/ 0 olympics reception 1 jewishvolunteeringnetwork Leonie promotes the London 2012 legacy at the JHub reception. Will the volunteers receive the support and effective management they need to keep volunteering? http://jvnblog.com/2012/12/11/midweek-musings-winter-cheer-bah-humbug/ http://jvnblog.com/2012/12/11/midweek-musings-winter-cheer-bah-humbug/#comments Tue, 11 Dec 2012 12:24:35 +0000 Mike http://jvnblog.com/?p=1941 ]]> http://jvnblog.com/2012/12/11/midweek-musings-winter-cheer-bah-humbug/feed/ 2 graph jewishvolunteeringnetwork http://jvnblog.com/2012/04/20/volunteering-schmolunteering-does-the-word-volunteering-really-matter/ http://jvnblog.com/2012/04/20/volunteering-schmolunteering-does-the-word-volunteering-really-matter/#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:37:49 +0000 Mike http://jvnblog.com/?p=1455 ]]> http://jvnblog.com/2012/04/20/volunteering-schmolunteering-does-the-word-volunteering-really-matter/feed/ 0 debate speech bubbles - Copy jewishvolunteeringnetwork Smiling Leonie http://jvnblog.com/2012/04/12/a-degree-of-uncertainty-how-internships-changed-my-life/ http://jvnblog.com/2012/04/12/a-degree-of-uncertainty-how-internships-changed-my-life/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:14:34 +0000 Mike http://jvnblog.com/?p=1442 ]]> http://jvnblog.com/2012/04/12/a-degree-of-uncertainty-how-internships-changed-my-life/feed/ 0 Internships! jewishvolunteeringnetwork Mike, JVN (nearly ex-) intern http://jvnblog.com/2012/02/10/is-big-society-necessarily-better-society/ http://jvnblog.com/2012/02/10/is-big-society-necessarily-better-society/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:54:08 +0000 Mike http://jvnblog.com/?p=1282 ]]> http://jvnblog.com/2012/02/10/is-big-society-necessarily-better-society/feed/ 5 BigSocietyNetwork edeit 2 jewishvolunteeringnetwork Smiling Leonie http://jvnblog.com/2012/02/03/volunteering-improves-your-health-official/ http://jvnblog.com/2012/02/03/volunteering-improves-your-health-official/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:17:57 +0000 Mike http://jvnblog.com/?p=1266 ]]> http://jvnblog.com/2012/02/03/volunteering-improves-your-health-official/feed/ 0 Volunteering is good for you! jewishvolunteeringnetwork Common cold banished?