Community Transport Forum

Posted on May 18, 2018

The Third Sector Community Transport Forum will meet on Thursday 7^th June, 10am – 12pm at the CVS Falkirk office, Callendar Business Park, Callendar Road, Falkirk, FK1 1XR.

This meeting will look at the potential need for community transport in the Falkirk Council area, and how communities can help to provide solutions.

The agenda for this meeting is available on the CVS Falkirk website.

For further information, please visit the dedicated Community Transport Forum webpage. Alternatively, contact David Gardener by phone: 01324 692010, or email: david@cvsfalkirk.org.uk

Signpost Recovery Children and Families (Time 4 Us) Vacancy

Signpost Recovery are currently recruiting for a Children and Families Worker (Time 4 Us). The position is 30 hours per week, with a salary of £23,066 (pro rata), based across the Forth Valley area. The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 24th June.

Social Innovation Competition 2018

The Social Innovation Competition 2018 is now open for applications. The competition is looking for enterprising ideas for addressing social issues or challenges affecting Scotland’s young people. Three winners will receive £5,000 alongside tailored business support from Firstport. The deadline for applications is 12pm on Monday 30th July.

Social Enterprise Scotland Annual Forum and AGM 2018

Social Enterprise Scotland have announced their Annual General Meeting will take place during their Annual Forum on Wednesday 20th June, 10:30am – 3pm at the Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation, High School Yards, Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LZ.

Driver Volunteers

St Andrew’s Church of Scotland in Bo’ness is looking for driver volunteers. Volunteer duties involve driving their minibus as part of the children’s group.

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