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.
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🏠 Yesterday, VANS opened the doors to its brand-new office, welcoming its team to their exciting new home 🏠
💻 Calling all Brand, Media, and Digital Mavericks! 💻 Shape the Future of Our Brand – Join Our Team as Head of Brand, Media, and Digital!Location: North Somerset, UK (Hybrid Role)Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for building brands and driving digital engagement? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love the challenge of enhancing brand visibility and media presence? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!We're seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Brand, Media, and Digital to join our team. This is a chance to make a real impact, leading the development and implementation of innovative strategies that will elevate our organisation's brand to new heights.What you’ll be doing:As Head of Brand, Media, and Digital, you'll be the driving force behind our brand's success, responsible for: Crafting and executing cutting-edge brand, media, and digital strategies.Boosting our organisation’s visibility across all media platforms.Expanding our digital outreach and engagement.The Essentials:Full-time (37 hours per week) with flexible hybrid working (minimum 3 days in our Weston-super-Mare office). Some evening/weekend work may be required.Permanent contract.Salary: £33,000 per annum.How to Apply: Please submit your resume/CV and a supporting statement outlining your qualifications, previous experience and interest in the position to [email protected]Deadline for Application: 29 January 2025 at 17:00For more information, please follow this link bit.ly/48e4UkU #jobs #brand #media #digital #charity #hiring
🎄 We want to express our sincere gratitude to our incredible volunteers, generous funders, and all those who have supported VANS throughout the year. Your dedication and support have made a real difference. Thank you! 🎄
🤝 Creating connections 🤝Our very own Fadumo forging a partnership with Access Your Care.🤝 Creating connections 🤝We recently had Fadumo from Voluntary Action North Somerset pay us a visit. Fadumo is the Ageing Well Coordinator for Weston, Worle and villages. She is carrying out some brilliant work on projects such as IANS which is a 5 year project funded by the National Lottery to improve ageing for older people in North Somerset over the age of 65.We are looking forward to a productive 2025 where we can work together and provide initiatives for the elderly population in North Somerset.#community #partnerships #bettertogether
📣It's time for the last Super Draw of the year!! 📣🎄This December, we have an exciting opportunity to make one supporter’s Christmas merrier than ever: in our big Christmas Super Draw on Saturday, 21st December, one lucky winner will scoop a whopping £3,000 Christmas cash bonus. 🎄You can buy your tickets here bit.ly/3ZZeSEp