You’ve still got time to nominate your Wales Volunteer of the Year.

So don’t let that outstanding volunteer or group you know go unrewarded.

There are five categories – adult (25 and over), young person (under 25), green volunteer, trustee and group – and the winners will each receive their awards at a very special ceremony in Cardiff in June.

So nominate someone now. Nominations must be received by 13 April 2012.

For more information, email help@wcva.org.uk or call 0800 2888 329.

Don’t let someone who truly deserves it miss out.

South West Rhyl Communities First - Volunteer Recruitment Day

Thursday 23^rd February 2012 @ 10am – 3pm.

John Davies Community Facility, 82 Marsh Road, Rhyl.

Meet organisations looking for volunteers and find out what training is available to help you get the career you want.

Some organisations that will be there looking for volunteers are as follows:

• Step Up Information Bus
• Denbighshire Heritage Services
• Millennium Volunteers
• Kids Fun Club
• Ladder of Life - Gateway Project
• Royal British Legion
• Dial a Ride
• Rhyl in Bloom
• and many more.

Excellent opportunity to enhance your C.V

Free raffle for all attendees, prize - food hamper.

Please call 01745 332528 for more details.

DVSC September Newsletter

Denbighshire Voluntary Services Council have released their September Newsletter, containing plenty of volunteering opportunities.

To view the full newsletter please click here.

My Way, My Life is coming to an area near you!

On Thursday 21st July 2011, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm, My Way My Life is coming to the Royal Pavillion in Llangollen.

Do you sometimes feel that time is passing you by?

Do you feel you could do more?

Would you like to have more control over your life?

Would you like to have the confidence to just “go out and do it”?

Would you like to find the new you?

Would you like help with training, volunteering or employment opportunities?

If the answer to any of these questions is “YES” then come along to the Pavilion, Llangollen and see what My Life My Way has to offer. Find out how you, like others, can change your lifestyle for the better.

If you would like more information regarding My Life My Way please contact Vicky Hoban or Sandra Jones on 01745 334976.

Communities First rewards local community heroes

An awards ceremony hosted by Communities First saw local people who contribute to the community rewarded for their efforts.
The following groups won in the following catergories with many others being highly commended
Community Group of the year: Winner: South West Rhyl Over 50's group
Local partner agency of the year: Winner: Citizens Advice Bureau
Environmental Project of the year: Winner: Community Payback/Probation services with an outstanding contribution going to Marsh residents Association
Outstanding contribution from an individual or group of members aged over 50 years+
Winner: Rita Hewitt - Cosy Club
Best Project engaging Children and young people: Winner:Rhyl football Club/Strikers
Volunteer of the year over 25 & under 25: Winners: Over 25 Jane Allen, Vale Residents Association. Under 25 Sammy Jo Bamber
Good neighbour of the year: Winners: Irene Layhe & Keith White - Residents of Plas Cyril
Health Initiative of the year: Winners: Keyring
Local Business of the year: Winners: Rhyl Rugby Club
Crime Safety Initiative of the year - Community Beat Manager - Stephanie Ball & PCSO Phillip Roberts

Partnership Works Pampering Volunteers!

South West Rhyl Communities First in partnership Rhyl College held a day of pampering for volunteers in the area.

10 young students who are currently completing their Welsh baccalaureate as nail technicians pampered 30 volunteers who work for various community groups in the area

By collaborating and pooling resources the day was a win- win for both partners as well as those who were pampered
Debbie Holmes – Development officer for South West Rhyl Communities First said “ the students needed some one to practise on in a community setting and we wanted to reward volunteers with a little thank you for everything they do in their own communities and the input they have in Communities First in South West Rhyl

One of the students who took part said:-
“ Our perceptions of the community have changed – the community volunteers were all very nice and I didn’t expect so many volunteers to turn up and be so interested in what we were doing as students”

Rose Bellis who runs the local over 50’s club as a volunteer said:-
“The day was very enjoyable especially as I can no longer do them myself due to illness. I’m now thinking of asking the students to visit our club to do a session there.”