Improving Employability Through Volunteering: Admin Placements

Posted on August 8, 2019

Improving Employability Through Volunteering (IETV) is a partnership project between CVS Falkirk and Falkirk Council. The project supports people engaged with Falkirk Council employability services to work towards their goals, by creating a bespoke volunteering placement opportunity.

A number of local third sector organisations are hosting opportunities currently and CVS Falkirk would like to extend this offer to any others who feel they could offer a volunteer a rewarding placement that will help people build their employability skills.

We are especially keen to hear from groups and organisations who can host administration and reception volunteers.

For further information, please contact Lynsey Hansford by phone: 01324 692000, or email: lynsey.hansford@cvsfalkirk.org.uk

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