SPECIAL PROJECTS

MV Awards

The MV Award gives national recognition for the voluntary work that young people do. Young people receive certificates for completing 50, 100 and 200 hours voluntary work and these hours can be accumulated very quickly because you can count: -

Travel time
Training that you attend on behalf of your organisation
Team meetings
Support and Supervision
. . . and of the course the voluntary work that you actually do!

The benefits of the MV Award include: -

Gaining a nationally recognised certificate
Increased job prospects
Making your voice heard
Having a laugh
Making new friends
Training opportunities
Livening up your CV
Being involved . . .

If you want to find out more about the MV Award please contact

Volunteer Action Dumfries & Galloway
the hub
24-26 Friars Vennel
Dumfries, DG1 2RL
01387 267311
admin@volunteeraction.co.uk

Best Practice Awards

In 2004 Volunteer Action launched a Best Practice Award Scheme. Since then 30 Volunteer Involving Organisations have achieved the Award.

Why you should aim for Best Practice This is the chance to show how well your organisation supports its volunteers. You will be awarded a Best Practice Certificate on demonstrating that you are committed to providing a positive and supported experience for ALL volunteers.

What do you need to do if your organisation is interested in achieving The Best Practice Award? Contact Carol or Christine for more information by 'phoning 01556 612518 or e-mail:-stewartry@volunteeraction.co.uk

What happens next? Volunteer Action will arrange an initial meeting and provide ongoing support to help you get all your policies in place. We will also offer training and development support.Carol or Christine will visit your organisation to ensure that systems are in place to enable you to achieve the award.

For further information contact:
Christine Clarke
Volunteer Action Dumfries and Galloway
c/o Dalbeattie Community Initiative
71 High Street
Dalbeattie
DG5 4HA
Tel: 01556 612518
Email: stewartry@volunteeraction.co.uk

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