EVOC

Making Freedom of Information Work For You (FREE workshop) 7th March

julieanne.hill@evoc.org.uk — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:16:51 +0000

On the 7th March, voluntary organisations, campaign groups and community activists are invited to attend a free workshop to find out how freedom of information (FOI) could help make a difference to their own activity. The workshop, which is being organised by the Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations’ Council (EVOC) and the Scottish Information Commissioner, will tell

Open Day – LGBT Centre for Health and Wellbeing

admin — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 09:58:23 +0000

LGBT Centre for Health and Wellbeing Open Day 3.30-7.30pm on 29th March at 9 Howe Street, EH3 6TE. See flyer for more info.

EACC’s Big Debate on Criminal Justice – Saturday 3rd March 2012

evocadmin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:06:48 +0000

The Edinburgh Association of Community Councils is keen for community members to contribute to their Big Debate on Criminal Justice on Saturday 3 March 2012. This event provides an opportunity to question and debate with some of those who help to maintain order in our society. Investigating crime, implementing the law, dispensing justice and helping

National Workforce Development – CLD Upskilling Sessions

evocadmin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:51:08 +0000

Linked Work and Training Trust (LWTT) in partnership with Scotland’s Learning Partnership (SLP) are organising a series of workshops across Scotland to introduce resources that have been developed as part of the national CLD Upskilling Programme. The resources focus on four CPD and training themes that have been identified from consultation and needs analysis in

Mental Health Support Worker Vacancy

julieanne.hill@evoc.org.uk — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:40:10 +0000

28 hrs a week: pro rata rate is £ 18,026 p.a. (Full time rate is £23,820) Living Well North Edinburgh is wishing to recruit an enthusiastic and committed person to join their small team to implement the Living Well North Edinburgh (LWNE) programme of supportive and preventative community services and activities in line with our values,

Walking Group Programme till March 2012

evocadmin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:20:21 +0000

For more information download the attachment from the Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre.

Inspiring Volunteering Awards 2012

evocadmin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:00:07 +0000

Nominations are now open for the Inspiring Volunteering Awards 2012 Closing Date for Nominations is Wednesday 21st March 2012 Volunteer Centre Edinburgh is delighted to announce that once again the City of Edinburgh Council will be hosting the Inspiring Volunteering Awards at the City Chambers, on the evening of Thursday 7th June 2012 during Volunteers’ Week.

World Cafe – Friday 24th February 2012

evocadmin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:58:26 +0000

This month’s World Cafe takes place next Friday, 24th February from 5.30-7.30pm, and is celebrating the festival of Mardi Gras! This is a Christian period of feasting, also called pancake day, which uses up fatty foods before the fasting period of Lent and is celebrated in true carnival style! We will have foods from all

North Edinburgh News – Total Craigroyston

evocadmin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:33:18 +0000

The draft minute of Total Craigroyston Steering Group is now available on the EVOC website here. Theresa Allison of North Edinburgh Childcare is seeking responses to item 5 of the draft minute – asking what resources voluntary sector agencies in the north Edinburgh area can bring to the Local Team. If you are able

Embrace the Change!

Milind — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:54:10 +0000

Change is in the air. The relationships between different levels of Government – the City Council, the Scottish Government, Westminster and Europe – are developing fast. The Scottish Government clearly has ambitions for Community Planning to engage more meaningfully with its constituent parts, driving Public Service Reform built upon the principles of Prevention and Integration.