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Here is your weekly round-up of content from our website, www.fva.org.
Please send us any of your own news, event details, vacancies and more and we'll post them on our website for the thousands of weekly visitors to see.
Click on any of the purple text below to be taken to the item on our website.
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Here at FVA we have ambitious plans for the future - could you be the best person to help us deliver on our goals?
We are recruiting for five positions as detailed above. The recruitment process is open and will close to applications on Sunday 21 April 2024.
Discover what it's like to work with FVA and if you would like to find out more information about any role before applying, please contact Corinna on 01592 760721 to arrange an informal chat.
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Don't forget to get your nominations in for the Volunteering and Voluntary Sector Awards!
The awards are the highlight of the year for volunteering in Fife. We'd love to hear your success stories and shine a light on the role of Fife's brilliant volunteers and voluntary organisations. This year's awards' ceremony will take place on Wednesday 05 June at Carnegie Conference Centre in Dunfermline and promises to be a special evening for nominees.
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Guide to the New Scots Refugee Integration Strategy
The strategy is a framework that sets out how Scotland will support all people who need protection to rebuild their lives here. It lays out how we can provide the best support to help people make progress with the things that matter to them. This includes everything from learning English, to access to suitable housing.
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Methil Heritage Centre Reopens After Four Year Closure
Following its closure in 2020, Methil Heritage Centre reopened on Wednesday 03 April 2024.
The centre is managed by OnFife who have appointed a museum assistant, and a community engagement coordinator who is carrying out consultation and engagement across Levenmouth.
Image: OnFife
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FVA Training and Learning
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Our Lunchtime Learning sessions are short and bite-sized, focusing on topics integral to the provision of our services. These hour-long learning sessions are perfect to dip into a topic and keep up-to-date with services and policy.
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Our forums provide an impartial and safe platform for services in Fife to discuss important topics, learn about key updates and network with peers. To take part, just sign up to attend!
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Fife Peer Support Network Gathering
Wednesday 17 April, 10.00-12.00, New Volunteer House Kirkcaldy
Come along to hear from guest speakers, get the latest news and updates from peer in Fife and nationally, and find out about upcoming learning and training opportunities. The gathering is a fantastic space to network and connect with others involved in peer in Fife. Tea, coffee and cake provided!
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Fife Employability Forum
Wednesday 01 May, 10.00-12.30, New Volunteer House Kirkcaldy
The Fife Employability Forum is held quarterly and brings together staff and managers involved in employability services from all sectors - aiming to help organisations to work together to improve employment outcomes for people in Fife.
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Health and Social Care Forum
Thursday 09 May, 10.00-12.00, Caledonia House Glenrothes
Our forum is open to any third sector organisation working within the health and social care sector in Fife. The forum is a fantastic space for third sector colleagues to come along and hear about key developments in health and social care in Fife and nationally, discuss significant issues and network with other third sector organisations.
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Changes to Disclosure/PVG processes
Thursday 25 April, 2.00-3.30, online
We will cover the main changes to disclosures and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about how this will impact you and the services being provided. We will also cover how you can feed into the current consultation regarding the PVG fee waiver for volunteers.
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Exploring Community Development
Thursday 25 April, 10.00-12.30, Caledonia House Glenrothes
The event will explore what community development means to you. Participants will have an opportunity to meet other community development practitioners and participate in discussion groups about your role in community development and what it means to your organisation.
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Other Training and Events
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NHS Fife - Hospital appointments and young men survey
Young men aged 18-34 are at highest risk of not attending an appointment with secondary care specialities. NHS would like your help to understand why so they can make changes to support young men attend appointments.
Closing date: end of May
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Disability Commissioner (Scotland) Bill - Call For Views
The Commissioner's primary purpose will be to promote and safeguard the rights of disabled people. They are encouraging disabled people to be part of this work and be involved during this consultation phase.
Closing date: 17 May
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There are 30 job vacancies on our website at the moment.
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The above information is from Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Newsletter. News and events from across the Third Sector Fri 12/04/2024
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