Enabling a diverse voluntary and community sector to flourish in Oxfordshire: volunteering support, training, information & advice, advocacy, networks and more
We're at Abingdon Healthfest till 2pm today, come chat with us about how volunteering is good for you and how you can find the right role for you. Lots of fab groups who are always looking for volunteers here too!
Work in Adult social care?
Join our friendly groups and learn from peers and exchange ideas. Plus relevant guest speakers. We meet every other month.
ocva.org.uk/group-support/co…#charity#socialcare
ALT People in a group listening to a speaker
ALT Communities of practice logo with people.
Six Groups: Abingdon, Wantage and the Vale (third Tuesday of every other month, 2pm-3.15pm)
Banbury and Cherwell north (first Thursday of every other month, 2pm-3.15pm)
Bicester, Kidlington and south Cherwell (fourth Wednesday of every other month, 11am-12.15pm)
Didcot and South Oxfordshire (third Thursday of every other month, 10am-11.15am)
Oxford city (first Wednesday of every other month, 3pm-4.15pm)
Witney and West Oxfordshire (third Tuesday of every other month, 10am-11.15am)
ALT Testimonials "I want to know what's going on in the local area so that we can support our residents and I can pass that information to my team, so that we know what's going on locally, we can make referrals and support people better."
Zoe, County Council
We are campaigning for a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing in England who would address inequalities and give marginalised older people a voice, help government deal with the challenges of an ageing population, and more.
Find out more here: ageing-better.org.uk/commiss…
ALT 'What would a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing do? .Highlight issues facing out ageing population .Ensure services work for older people now and in the future .Challenge the stigma that everyone enjoys a financially secure retirement .Allow older people to be part of the country's vision
OCVA stands in solidarity with communities and organisations who have been affected by threats and violent disorder, particularly refugees, immigrants, people of colour and the charities and community groups working in the field of advice and support.
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Training; Recruiting & Retaining Volunteers😃
📅Wed 18 Sept
⏰10am - 1pm
📍central Oxford
This popular interactive session will guide you through the world of volunteer recruitment.
ocva.org.uk/training-and-eve…
ALT Training; Recruiting & Retaining Volunteers😃 people holding hearts and smiling
1 in 5 children are persistently missing school. 📣
At an important roundtable last week, we convened with colleagues from @CentreforMH and @CYPMentalHealth to identify evidence-based solutions to address the issue. #SolutionsforSchoolAttendance (1/5)
We're looking for volunteer Hall Assistants! Can you help with packing food parcels, checking inventories, arranging pick-ups and deliveries, as well as general maintenance of our storage facility on Cowley Road? If so email volunteering@oxfordmutualaid.org
Schools Out!
Playdays are In!!
We will be delivering FIVE!! Playday events next week...
Monday 29th = Bicester Elmsbrook
Wednesday 31st = Banbury Peoples Park
Thursday 1st August = Witney
Friday 2nd August = Faringdon and
Saturday 3rd August = Heyford Park.....See You There 👍
Our joint @HW_Bucks@HealthwatchRdg Core20PLUS5 report on Supporting children’s oral health is being presented at @nhsbobicb 's Prevention, Population Health and Reducing Health Inequalities Group today.
You can read the report here: healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk…
ALT Young boy cleaning his teeth with supporting parent. Cover of our joint report.
🎙️ Tune in to our latest podcast episode! 🌿 Education Manager, Stuart Ritchie, discusses the "Inspiring Future Green Leaders" project which brings nature into schools to spark environmental stewardship and enhance learning. 🌱📚
Listen now: ow.ly/871Z50SJhX5#Podcast
Our guides, videos, and resources are designed to help future or aspiring trustees access and excel in a new role.
Check them out, and share this post with your network if you think someone could benefit: gettingonboard.org/free-reso…
My Life My Choices' #DontLockUsAway campaign demands the government close long-stay mental health hospitals and provides accessible housing for people with a learning disability in their communities. Campaigner Ady tells us what needs to be done to support this.
Our July Volunteer Coordinators Forum was at the Community Room at Tesco Bicester. Fab to see volunteer coordinators from across the county and hear from Keith about Volunteer Connect and the Volunteer Driver Service. Lots of time too for chat, networking, and mutual support.
ALT A selfie taken by Jenny, in the foreground, with nine volunteer managers behind her. Everyone is smiling for the camera!
*New Job* Do you have a passion for community work & knowledge of the Voluntary Sector?
Are you interested in linking organisations with the prison to increase the connections and opportunities for individuals on release?
ocva.org.uk/2024/07/19/job-v…#Oxford#Job#Community#charity
ALT Job vacancy part time Bullingdon Community Coordinator. People putting a large house together with puzzle pieces and OCVA logo
Our July Volunteer Coordinators Forum was at the Community Room at Tesco Bicester. Fab to see volunteer coordinators from across the county and hear from Keith about Volunteer Connect and the Volunteer Driver Service. Lots of time too for chat, networking, and mutual support.
ALT A selfie taken by Jenny, in the foreground, with nine volunteer managers behind her. Everyone is smiling for the camera!
Our Volunteer Coordinators Forum is a monthly meet-up for Oxfordshire volunteer managers, organised by our Volunteer Development Manager Jenny. Meetings are either online or in-person. Check out our website (under Networks and Forums) to find out more and sign up! #Volunteering