Forth Valley Third Sector Conference: Booking Open!

Posted on December 15, 2017

CVS Falkirk, Clackmannanshire TSI (CTSI) and Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise (SVE) are delighted to launch the Forth Valley Third Sector Conference 2018 on Tuesday 13^th February 2018 at Forth Valley College, Falkirk Campus.

Working in partnership, the three organisations aim to deliver a conference that is both relevant and informative to the third sector across Forth Valley. This event is FREE to all third sector organisations.

The theme of this year’s conference is “People Make Communities” and the day will be full of workshops centred around three themes; Inclusive Engagement, Making a Difference and Growth and Sustainability.

Places are limited, so booking is essential.

To book your place, or for further information, please visit the Eventbrite page.

2019 Fire and Light Festival Event Volunteers

Falkirk Community Trust is looking for Event Volunteers for the 2019 Fire and Light Festival. Various roles are available, including Box Office Volunteers, Information Point Volunteers and Event Marshalls. All volunteers will be required to familiarise themselves with The Helix by walking around the park in their own time, ensuring they take in the main features, such as the Kelpies, lagoon and boardwalk.

Alzheimer Scotland Can Collection Falkirk Volunteers

Alzheimer Scotland’s Falkirk branch are holding a can collection in Morrisons supermarket, Hope Street, Falkirk, FK1 5BU, on the mornings of Thursday 20th and Friday 21st December. They are looking for volunteers to support them with the can collection on both of these days, for at least an hour each.

FSI Training Event for Small Charities

The Foundation for Social Improvement (FSI) provides free and subsidised training and advice for small charities, and has organised a training event on Wednesday 30th January. “Small Charities: Transform Your Funding and Governance” has places available for £10 – £20.

Third Sector Forum 2019 Dates Announced

The dates for the 2019 Falkirk third sector forum meetings have now been finalised.

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