VAS is recruiting a New Beginnings Participation Coordinator. This is an exciting opportunity to join a project that has been co-delivered by people seeking sanctuary for over 20 years, role modelling empowerment through the way we deliver their services, and reflects VAS’ new organisation vision which is: People in Sheffield have the opportunity to live … Continue reading Job Vacancy: New Beginnings Participation Coordinator (VAS) →

Voluntary Action Sheffield (VAS) is holding a Volunteering Fair on Tuesday 18 June, 10am – 2pm at The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane, Sheffield, S1 4FW. The event is an opportunity to find out about the range of volunteering options currently available in Sheffield. More details about the organisations attending can be found at: Volunteering Fair … Continue reading VAS Volunteering Fair on Tuesday 18 June 2024 →

Written by Voluntary Action Sheffield (VAS): https://www.vas.org.uk/reflective-supervision-small-grant-programme/ This is an opportunity to apply for grants of up to £4,000 to enable you and your staff to take better care of yourselves so you can continue to take care of others. "We continue to see an increase in the complexity of cases around mental health and … Continue reading Reflective supervision: VAS small grant programme →

Written by Claire Fletcher from Sheffield Digital - Opening doors for refugees – Sheffield Digital Photo by Christina Morillo on Pexels.com Having a diverse workforce and hiring from harder to reach groups, like refugees, can bring fresh insight, different experiences and new ideas to a business. Voluntary Action Sheffield (VAS) is building links with local tech companies … Continue reading An insight into how Voluntary Action Sheffield is helping refugees to train and work in digital careers →

Written by VAS (Voluntary Action Sheffield) We are delighted to announce nominations for the Sheffield Community Awards 2023 are OPEN!  The awards recognise and celebrate the work of local communities; the volunteers, the groups, the charities, faith and voluntary organisations making a huge contribution to Sheffield people and communities. Our judging criteria will consider achievements, … Continue reading Nominations for VAS Sheffield Community Awards 2023 now open →

Written by Voluntary Action Sheffield SY-NC (Sheffield Youth – Communities & Neighbourhoods) is an exciting new project looking at how we can reduce exploitation and build our youth service to respond to this. Dr Martin Glynn will be working with the project delivery team training to, assist our Community Researchers support them in identifying what their communities’ … Continue reading SY-NC project seeks eight Community Researchers for Sheffield Area Hubs →

Written by Voluntary Action Sheffield We want to take this opportunity to thank all of our staff, volunteers, and trustees for all their hard work and commitment to our mission and priorities over the past year. It has been another challenging year, with operational uncertainty around Covid restrictions to navigate and the growing realisation of … Continue reading Shaping the Future: Voluntary Action Sheffield (VAS) Impact Report 2022 →

Voluntary Action Sheffield is recruiting an Employment and Education Adviser to work on the New Beginnings project Single Job - Voluntary Action Sheffield (vas.org.uk) Location: Sheffield Salary: £25,740 per annum: (pro rata) Contract: Full time Hours: 35 Key duties: Support and prepare refugees to access employment, education, volunteering and social activities necessary to enable them … Continue reading Job Vacancy: Employment and Education Adviser – Voluntary Action Sheffield →

Voluntary Action Sheffield is recruiting an Employment and Education Adviser to work on the New Beginnings project (https://www.vas.org.uk/the-new-beginnings-project-2/) Location: Sheffield Salary: £25,740 per annum: (pro rata) Contract: Full time Hours: 35 Key duties: Support and prepare refugees to access employment, education, volunteering and social activities necessary to enable them to get work in line with … Continue reading Job Vacancy: Employment and Education Adviser – Voluntary Action Sheffield →

Written by Healthwatch Sheffield Join us to talk about your health and social care priorities - what should we focus on over the next two years? Healthwatch Sheffield is dedicated to helping improve health and social care services in Sheffield. The meeting will be 4-5pm on Tuesday 28th February (arrive from 3.45pm for refreshments) and after … Continue reading Have your say: Healthwatch Sheffield Health and Social Care Priorities meeting on Tues 28 Feb →

Written by Healthwatch Sheffield The launch of the Long Covid Community Grants -a programme for community organisations based in and working with people in Sheffield. The event will take place on Tuesday 14 March from 12:30pm-3pm. It is free to attend and will be held at The Conference Suite ground floor, The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane, … Continue reading Healthwatch Sheffield Long Covid Community Grants Launch event on Tues 14 March →

Written by VAS (Voluntary Action Sheffield) What is the SY-NC project? The SY-NC (Sheffield Youth Neighbourhoods and Communities) project aims to develop skills and capacity through convening and supporting Area Hubs in key areas of Sheffield. The lead hub partner will coordinate activity to develop trust, build local multi-agency relationships and deliver youth-led community development. Increasing numbers … Continue reading Introducing the SY-NC Project in partnership with VAS →