Voluntary Action Rotherham

Welcome to Voluntary Action Rotherham

Managed and developed by VAR this website is where you can find out about voluntary and community activity in Rotherham. Log onto the site and you can add information to news pages yourself and add your own community events to the calendar. If you belong to a voluntary or community group and would like to become a member of VAR please click here.

A Huge Welcome to the New VCS Representatives

Following a successful recruitment drive, and plenty of shortlisting and interviews we have now appointed a number of new VCS Representatives onto the Rotherham Partnership Governance Board and Safer Future Communities Network.

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Spotlight on Volunteer Opportunities

Cancer Research Charity Shop, Rotherham (Town Centre)

If you are looking for a career in retail or just want to meet new people, or support a great local charity, then volunteering at the Cancer Research UK Charity Shop might be perfect for you! 

The role involves; processing cash and credit card transactions on a modern till.  Servicing and helping customers with purchases.

The role is flexible and volunteering hours can be negotiated. 

 

Wathwood Hospital - Woodworker/ Carpenter Volunteer

Wathwood hospital requires a volunteer woodworker to assist patients of Wathwood Hospital with the production of wooden items which will be sold in the farm shop.  Items include; bird tables, garden furniture and planters.  This is set to be a rewarding role as you will be developing the skills and knowledge of the hospital patients which may aid their recovery.

Experience in woodwork or carpentry is required but you also need to be reliable and trustworthy.  The role is flexible and volunteering hours can be negotiated. 

 

For more information or to apply for any of the above roles, please contact the Volunteer Centre on Tel: 01709 834464 or apply online at :www.do-it.org.uk

Last Updated on Thursday, 03 January 2013 15:21
 
SYHR Services Launch New HR Forum

SYHR Services website now includes a members’ forum for a variety of HR topics.

Share your HR issues on the forum and a member of the SYHR Services team will get back to you with a response. There is also FREE video advice on topics such as recruiting employees, managing long term sickness, redundancy and maternity leave. 

Register for free to access the information at http://www.syhrservices.org.uk/ or contact the team on 0300 4568413.

 
Community Achievement Awards Winners Announced

Jonathan Kirk (far left) with Award

Rotherham salutes volunteers and community groups at moving ceremony

The wide-reaching impact of Rotherham’s Voluntary and Community Sector was recognised at Friday’s ninth annual Community Achievement Awards, where individual and group winners in three categories were announced in an emotional ceremony.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 04 December 2012 09:42
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Our latest Annual Report is now available to download

Annual Impact Report 2011/ 2012

This annual impact report will give you a quick overview of our progress during the year 2011/2012 and show how we have taken forward our pledges from last year and how we support the Voluntary and Community Sector in Rotherham to make a difference.

Annual Impact Report 2011/ 2012

Last Updated on Monday, 26 November 2012 13:52
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