An Oscar-style award ceremony has honoured the work of hundreds of young people in Knowsley who give their time for free to help others.
The Vinvolved youth project co-ordinates the work of volunteers who contribute the equivalent of over £60,000 worth of work a year to help good causes.
A new style of volunteering project for 16-25 year olds in Knowsley, is opening doors for young people.
vTalent is a new two-year pilot project which aims to give young people skills and experience, whilst harnessing the unique contribution that they themselves can make to services, for young people and children in Knowsley.
Knowsley Council is one of 33 local authorities in the country to have gained funding for the project from ‘V', the national volunteering organisation.
CEOP (Child Exploitation Online Protection) ThinkUKnow Training
24th February 2010
1:00 - 4:30pm, Kirkby Suite, Norwich Way, Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby L32 8XY
Vinvolved youth volunteering project, hosted by Knowsley CVS, staged Casino Vol, a Bond-themed celebration event, to congratulate local young people for their voluntary work in the area.
The evening included live music and dance from Danny Morris and the AJ Dancer productions, a fun casino, and entertainment provided by young volunteer DJs from local student radio KCC Live!
The national Health for Kids awards, presented in partnership with the British Heart Foundation, is an excellence programme that rewards good practise for projects and initiatives throughout the UK that have made a real difference to child health.
Click here for more information http://www.hfkawards.co.uk/categories.htm
Knowsley CVS is entering a new era in its role as infrastructure support organisation for the voluntary, community and faith (VCF) sector in Knowsley. The appointment of a new Chief Executive, Linda Richings, and the recent restructuring of the Board under a new Chair, Chris O'Hare, has paved the way for KCVS to meet some of the exciting challenges which lay ahead for the VCF sector.
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