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The Big Help Out and The Big Lunch: a weekend of volunteering, community and celebration

The Big Help Out and The Big Lunch - a UK-wide weekend of volunteering, community, and celebration - will take place from Friday 5 to Monday 8 June 2026. Delivered by the Eden Project and Shaping the Future with Volunteering, with support from DCMS and the Pears Foundation, the 2026 event invites everyone to meet, eat, … Continue reading The Big Help Out and The Big Lunch: a weekend of volunteering, community and celebration

Volunteering Week: Gain new skills and help others

We’re celebrating National Volunteering Week from Monday 1 June to Sunday 7 June 2026. There are lots of ways to volunteer with Sheffield City Council. You could: support children in care through fun activities volunteer with Best Start Family Hubs help the Parks and Countryside Service in our green spaces and so much more. Volunteering … Continue reading Volunteering Week: Gain new skills and help others

Teacake Club Spring Meeting Review: Thursday 21 May 2026

The Teacake Club gathered on Thursday 21 May 2026 at Sheffield Futures. Ross Brown, Contract Manager at Opportunity Sheffield welcomed everybody to the Spring Meeting and thanked the venue team. View the whole slideshow here: Teacake Club Spring 2026Download Speakers Sheffield Futures Chris Hood - CEO Charmaine Myers - Service Manager Chris welcomed us all to … Continue reading Teacake Club Spring Meeting Review: Thursday 21 May 2026

Education and Childcare Commissioning Team runs Childminder information session

The next Childminder information session is on Friday 5 June 2026. Childminding can be a highly rewarding career, offering the opportunity to support children as they develop and thrive in a safe, nurturing environment. The full details are below. Date: Friday 5 June 2026 Time: 1pm – 3:30pm Location: Meadow Family Hub, 349 Shirecliffe Rd, … Continue reading Education and Childcare Commissioning Team runs Childminder information session

Could a young person you work with join the Fair Education Alliance’s Youth Steering Group?

Applications are now open for the next cohort of the Fair Education Alliance's Youth Steering Group (YSG). The YSG brings together young people aged 14–21 to lead campaigns, influence education policy, and ensure young people's voices are heard at the highest levels. In the last year alone, members have participated in a roundtable with the … Continue reading Could a young person you work with join the Fair Education Alliance’s Youth Steering Group?

Applications for Sheffield City Council’s Housing Repairs Service Apprenticeships close soon

Sheffield City Council has three apprenticeship opportunities with the application closing date of Sunday 24 May 2026. Sheffield City Council’s Housing Repairs Service carries out repairs and maintenance to over 50,000 Council homes. This year, they are offering 12 Apprenticeship opportunities to launch your career in the Trades services with a September 2026 start. The 12 Apprenticeship … Continue reading Applications for Sheffield City Council’s Housing Repairs Service Apprenticeships close soon

Sheaf Training hosts SEND Post-16 Open Days

Sheaf Training is running two open events in May half term on Wednesday 27 May, from 10am to 12pm, and on Thursday 28 May, from 1pm to 3pm. Potential learners, parents, carers and professionals are all welcome to find out more about the SEND Post-16 options available. Please book by calling the Sheaf Training admin team on: 0114 403 … Continue reading Sheaf Training hosts SEND Post-16 Open Days

Supported Internship Selection Event 2026 takes place at Gulliver’s Valley

DFN Project SEARCH is running a Supported Internship Selection event at Gulliver's Valley on Monday 18 May 2026. DFN Project SEARCH is a national charity that enables young adults who have a learning disability or autism spectrum condition to secure meaningful permanent employment. The internship is a fantastic step for post-16 students with SEND and … Continue reading Supported Internship Selection Event 2026 takes place at Gulliver’s Valley

Learning Curve takes referrals for Level 3 Complementary Therapies course

Learning Curve is now taking referrals for the Level 3 Diploma in Complementary Therapies, due to start on Saturday 6 June 2026. Course Outline This course is run over approximately 36 to 38 weeks (12 to 14 weeks per module) for six hours per week in a modular format. Learners can select to complete the whole … Continue reading Learning Curve takes referrals for Level 3 Complementary Therapies course