Re-Union Scoop Best Social Enterprise!

Posted on November 27, 2015

Congratulations are in order to the team at Re-Union Canal Boats, after they won Best Social Enterprise at the Falkirk Herald Business Awards 2015. Re-Union offer a unique range of services, training and volunteering opportunities along the Union Canal corridor in Falkirk, which was recognised at the Awards on Thursday 20^th November, held at Airth Castle.

For further information about the work, social benefit and opportunities Re-Union provide, please visit their their website.

Forth Valley Third Sector Conference 2019 Workshop Survey

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The Conservation Volunteers Senior Project Officer Vacancy

The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) are currently recruiting for a Senior Project Officer, based in Stirling and Camelon as part of the Camelon Community Action in Nature (Camelon CAN) project. The position is 28 hours per week, with a salary is £19,500 – £21,500 (pro – rata), starting in December 2018, with a fixed term until December 2020. The deadline for applications is 12pm on Wednesday 24th October.

Kingdom Support and Care Support Workers (Slamannan) Vacancy

Kingdom Support and Care (KSC) are currently recruiting for Support Workers in Slamannan, Falkirk. The position £8.75 – £8.97 per hour (plus a payment of £70 per sleepover shift), based in Slamannan, with various shift patterns.

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