Written by Voluntary Action Sheffield Thank you to everyone who has applied for our Sheffield Autism Partnership Network small grants scheme so far - we’ve been so excited to read all your inspired and creative ideas for how best to use these funds to support Autistic people in Sheffield! We are pleased to announce that … Continue reading Sheffield Autism Partnership Network: Cost of Living Small Grants Programme Update →

Written by Voluntary Action Sheffield Voluntary and community organisations play a vital role, alongside Sheffield City Council and other statutory services, in supporting people in Sheffield. Community organisations are dealing with the many issues people face as the cost of living rises, including poor mental wellbeing and increasing poverty. The cost-of-living crisis in the UK … Continue reading VAS aims to grow Sheffield’s Network of Hubs and Welcoming Places →

At the Teacake Club meeting on Friday 30 September, Moses Lutakome and Yousif Hamid from Voluntary Action Sheffield's New Beginnings project delivered a presentation on employability support for refugees. To view the presentation, click here refugee-employabilityDownload

Written by Voluntary Action Sheffield We are delighted to invite you to join Voluntary Action Sheffield for our AGM. The AGM will be held on Wednesday October 19th from 2pm to 4.00pm at The Circle, Rockingham Lane, Sheffield, S1 4FW Arrival and registration for the event is from 1:30pm, with the business of the AGM due to begin at 2pm. We aim to … Continue reading Your invitation to the VAS AGM on Weds 19 Oct →

Category: Development & Support Organisation: Voluntary Action Sheffield Job Description This role will offer core support for the recruitment, interview and induction stages, building capacity for host organisations so they can safely include and support volunteers and work to engage underrepresented prospective volunteers. Core functions ● Good practice volunteering advice and support to partners ● … Continue reading Job vacancy: Sheffield Community Makers Volunteer Co-ordinator (VAS) →

Voluntary Action Sheffield (VAS) is putting on two workshops in respect of the Changing Futures programme, a national initiative funding local organisations to work in partnership to better support those who experience multiple disadvantages, including homelessness, substance misuse, mental health issues, domestic abuse and contact with the criminal justice system. Sheffield is one of 15 … Continue reading Changing Futures workshops on Multiple Disadvantage (28 Jun) and Risk Management (20 Jul) with VAS →

Voluntary Action Sheffield (VAS) is seeking a full-time Employment and Education Advisor to work 35 hours per week in Sheffield. Core functions Support to refugees and asylum seekers to access employment, education, and training opportunities necessary to enable them to get work in line with their goals,Support organisations to positively employ refugeesDevelop partnerships with individual … Continue reading Job vacancy: New Beginnings Employment & Education Advisor at VAS →

People who are interested in working for themselves can find out more about self-employment at an upcoming information session led by Voluntary Action Sheffield and Clowne Enterprise. The Tax, Self-Assessment and Managing Finances for the Self-Employed session will take place at 1pm on Tuesday 19 October.

Category - Managerial Organisation - Voluntary Action Sheffield Job Description As a result of this programme, we aim for:  • Fewer children and young people drawn into exploitation, gang/criminal behaviour and the criminal justice system• A more confident and skilled community workforce, including a future focused new talent pipeline• More resilient communities, with families and local … Continue reading Job vacancy: Sheffield Youth – Neighbourhoods and Communities (SY-NC) Programme Co-ordinator (Voluntary Action Sheffield) →

Voluntary Action Sheffield -Job Description for Employment Support Worker Job Purpose We are looking for someone that is passionate about supporting people into work or training. A Creative thinker who can work in different and creative ways in order to reach individuals and engage them in activity that will support their own personal development. You … Continue reading Job vacancy: Employment Support Worker (VAS) →