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:
With temperatures continuing to drop, it's important to prepare for those chillier days. Top tips include:![]()
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• Ensuring your heating is working and safe, get it checked if you can![]()
• Main rooms at home should be heated to at least 18 degrees Celsius![]()
• Close windows/curtains at night and use draught excluders to keep out that cold air![]()
• Layering up is the best way to keep cosy and don’t forget those thermals![]()
• Outside, wear a hat, gloves and socks to keep those extremities warm![]()
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For further information, see our Winter newsletter: ![]()
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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). ![]()
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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!![]()
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You can view the first newsletter here:![]()
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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!![]()
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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!![]()
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We're hiring! 📣![]()
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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.![]()
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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].![]()
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6 month contract, 7.4 hours per week![]()
Closing date: 23rd January 2025
