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In-Step Programme - For Leaders and Managers

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008

Voluntary Action North Somerset are pleased to announce the launch of a new two year programme of activities designed to further enhance the support we currently give to the voluntary  and community sector.  The programme is called In-Step and is funded by Capacity Builders.

In-Step is designed to make life easier for voluntary and community groups.  It will do this by working alongside them to help them realise their full potential, removing barriers that are impeding progress and arranging opportunities to share ideas and learning with similar groups.

The programme is aimed at those who have a leadership or managerial role within their organisation, so you could be a Chair (or other board or committee member), or perhaps you are a CEO, Director or Manager.  Your title is not important, only the desire to look for new ways of achieving even better results for you and your group.

The extent of your participation is down to you.  You may be seeking specific training opportunities, or you may just wish to be kept up to date with news and events that are of interest, or you may just be looking for the opportunity to network and meet new people.  Whatever your needs, please let us know.

If you would like your group, or a part of its membership to take part in the programme, or you would like just to have an introductory chat, then please contact Justin Parsons on 01934 410196, or by email - see vans-email-addresses Or write to us at VANS, The Badger Centre, 3-6 Wadham Street, Weston-s-Mare, BS23 1JY.

Children Youth and Parenting Network

Friday, April 4th, 2008

The next Children’s, Youth and Parenting Organisations’ network meeting will be on: Tuesday 29 April, 10am - 12 noon, at the Old School Rooms Congresbury on how to ensure participation by children / youth / parents in the design of services offered by voluntary groups.

Jane Barber, Senior Participation Practitioner from Barnardos will be leading on this subject.
There will also be opportunities for you to share news and network with others at this free event.

Anyone working in voluntary sector services for children who would like to join the network and attend this meeting is welcome to contact Sally Buddle know by email