Voluntary Action
North Somerset
Your local independent charity, who for over 25 years have been the champion of the non-profit-making sector across North Somerset. This year we’ve fine-tuned and our mission to better serve our community, ensuring we make the biggest possible impact.
Our Vision
‘A world where individuals and organisations are empowered, and everyone feels connected and engaged.’
Our Mission
‘To inspire, lead, support, advocate, and influence people to take positive action in creating a more connected, inclusive, and thriving community for everyone.’
Our Objectives
To advocate and develop leadership within non-profit-making organisations.
To encourage and develop partnerships and collaborations.
To create, develop, and strengthen a dynamic non-profit-making sector.
To develop and grow volunteering.
Our Values
Collaboration: We believe in working together with partners, volunteers, and the community to achieve greater impact.
Empowerment: We empower individuals to realise their potential and make a difference in their own lives and the lives of others.
Inclusivity: We embrace diversity to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued.
Innovation: We continuously seek new and creative ways to address social challenges and drive positive change.
Resilience: In an everchanging world we seek innovative solutions for ourselves and encourage others to do the same.
If you’re looking for a volunteering opportunity, click the orange button below. If you are looking for some volunteers and want to register the opportunities on our online database, then click the blue button below:
VANS is excited to launch the first newsletter designed specifically for local people aged 65 and over, brought to you by VANS, IANS (Improving Ageing in North Somerset). ![]()
The aim is to help North Somerset become a place where older people’s knowledge, experience and skills are valued, their views and ideas are heard, and they get the information, help and support they need to age well!![]()
Keep your eyes peeled! 👀
Don't miss out, closing this week!What would you do with £1000 to spend at Aldi? Support a cause for £1 a week for your chance to WIN ? Enter by Saturday 31st January!![]()
www.northsomersetcommunitylottery.co.uk/
What would you do with £1000 to spend at Aldi? Support a cause for £1 a week for your chance to WIN ? Enter by Saturday 31st January!![]()
www.northsomersetcommunitylottery.co.uk/
We're hiring! 📣![]()
We are seeking a dedicated DARS Coordinator to oversee the operations of our Domestic Abuse Recovery Service. This pivotal role ensures that all services are delivered safely, ethically, and in line with best practice guidance for domestic abuse support, trauma-informed care, and safeguarding standards.![]()
Please see the full job description here:
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Please contact us or any questions. Please send CV/Cover Letter to [email protected].![]()
6 month contract, 7.4 hours per week
Closing date: 23rd January 2025
There are some great job opportunities at the Quartet Community Foundation - don't miss out!![]()
• Director of Development (Permanent, full time) quartetcf.org.uk/about-us/vacancy/director-of-development/ (Closing date 12noon Fri 16 Jan)
• Financial Controller (12month fixed term, 21hrs per week) quartetcf.org.uk/about-us/vacancy/financial-controller/ (Closing date 5pm Wed 23rd Jan)![]()
You can find further information onQuartet Community Foundationation here: quartetcf.org.uk/
