In case you missed our social media posts, we’ve announced the winners of this year’s Volunteer Awards! Our thanks again to our independent panel of judges, who had the difficult job of selecting one nomination from each category. A huge Volunteers’ Week congratulations to everyone mentioned above, and to every single volunteer who was nominated, and all of those who were not – Falkirk wouldn’t be the same without you all!
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Volunteer Awards 2022 Nominees!
Our team at CVS Falkirk is delighted to announce the nominees of Falkirk’s 2022 Volunteer Awards! Winners will be announced on Wednesday 1st June, the first day of Volunteers’ Week (which runs 1st June – 7th June every year), the same day as our Picnic in the Park! event. Each and every one of our nominees deserves an award – as their nominations show, they do incredible things every day to help people and communities across Falkirk, and we would like to thank them for everything they have done.
Volunteers’ Week Photo Competition
Volunteers’ Week is now only TWO WEEKS AWAY! And we’ve announced something new and exciting. We have an extra special PHOTO COMPETITION, sponsored by local business and Falkirk family favourite, the Milk Barn! To be in with a chance of winning one of 2 £20 vouchers to spend at the Milk Barn, please comment on our Facebook post with a picture enjoying a place or space in the Falkirk and District area that is volunteer-led or maintained, or a local landmark. The competition will close at 12pm on Tuesday 7th June.
Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund: Successful Awards
Our team at CVS Falkirk is delighted to confirm the 36 local groups and organisations who received funding through the Falkirk Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund! We have been overwhelmed by the number, quality and creativity of the applications received and delighted to report that 36 groups and organisations were awarded funding for their community-based mental health and wellbeing projects and activities which will benefit people across the Falkirk district, totalling an investment of £415,139.50.
Picnic in the Park!
Don’t forget there’s still time to secure 2 spaces, including 2 picnic lunches, for your volunteer involving group or organisation at our Volunteers’ Week Picnic in the Park! event on Wednesday 1st June, 12pm – 2pm, in the beautiful surroundings of Callendar Park, Falkirk. Due to catering and accessibility, booking is essential so get in touch soon to ensure your group or organisation have secured your 2 spaces and 2 picnic lunches.
Picnic in the Park Update: Volunteers’ Week 2022
We’re delighted to announce that Picnic in the Park will take place on Wednesday 1st June, 12pm – 2pm at Callendar Park, on the very first day of Volunteers’ Week 2022! There will be entertainment and refreshments, plus the chance to sit outside in the beautiful surroundings of Callendar Park and catch up with other volunteers. Picnic in the Park will be fully accessible, and will follow all relevant COVID-19 guidance at the time; attendees are welcome to wear masks if they wish, and social distancing (plus Distance Aware badges and lanyards) will be respected. We have catering for up to 100 people, though more people are welcome to attend; two spaces can be reserved in advance for catering.
Volunteers’ Week 2022 Activities!
Our team at CVS Falkirk would like to celebrate the wonderful volunteers and community members who do so much for communities across Falkirk and District. As a result, we’re not only bringing back our Volunteer Awards and Celebrating Volunteering Certificates, but – brand new for 2022 – we’ll be holding the very first Volunteers’ Week “Picnic in the Park!” in Falkirk!
Falkirk School Holiday Food Fund: Easter 2022
The Falkirk School Holiday Food Fund for Children and Young People is open for the Easter 2022 school holidays, which take place Monday 4th April – Monday 18th April in Falkirk. The aim of the fund is to support local organisations help improve the wellbeing of children and young people during the school holidays across Falkirk. Funding of up to £1,000 is available. As COVID-19 cases are rising locally, to reduce the spread of COVID-19 groups are encouraged to consider providing activities that can be delivered at home or outdoors. Applications should be submitted no later than Tuesday 5th of April.
COVID-19 Update: Vaccinations for 5 – 11 Year Olds
All children aged 5 – 11 years old are now eligible for the first of 2 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, following clinical advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) which was issued in February 2022. Appointments are now being sent out to those with parental responsibility, with vaccination taking place in community clinics.
Stay Tuned: Volunteers’ Week 2022
It’s now that time of year again when we begin our preparations for Volunteers’ Week in June! Stay tuned to our e-bulletin, website and social media channels next week, when we’ll be announcing our plans for 2022, as well as how to request Celebrating Volunteering certificates for your group’s volunteers.
