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Here is your weekly round-up of content from our website, www.fva.org.
Please send us any of your own news, event details, vacancies and more and we'll post them on our website for the thousands of weekly visitors to see.
Click on any of the purple text below to be taken to the item on our website.
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Volunteering for Fife campaign
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This week, we launched our Volunteering for Fife campaign! The aim of the campaign is to encourage people to volunteer and try something new in their local community.
Everyone – from any age and any background – can volunteer, and our volunteering team will help them to find the best opportunity for them, highlighting the most appropriate opportunities that fit with their needs and goals.
We'd love everyone's help to spread the message about why volunteering matters, how it can help to transform lives, and the support that's available to people interested in volunteering.
If you have any questions or would like to get involved, e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Click here to find out more about volunteering in Fife
#VolunteeringForFife
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Control of Substances Hazardous to Health emergency planning
Do you know what you would need to do in the event of a COSSH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) emergency? Most third sector organisation will only have a minor need to consult COSHH regulations, however, these are still areas to be considered and should form part of your health and safety processes.
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Bonfire Safety Campaign 2024
In 2023, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) received 892 calls on Bonfire Night, with Operations Control staff mobilising to 355 bonfires.
The Bonfire Night campaign aims to raise awareness of the dangers and to help keep communities safe. SFRS recommends the public attend organised displays, if possible.
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#iWill Week 2024
#iwill Week is an annual celebration of the incredible work young people are doing across the UK to improve their lives and communities through social action. This year, #iwill Ambassadors will reflect on the varied experiences of young people across the UK, while leading discussions on their right to participate in shaping our democracy.
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Youth Volunteering Guidelines
The contribution that our young people make to our communities, country and society is incredible and we want to see even more young people given the opportunity to volunteer. They aim to help the third sector, community groups and partners in the public and private sector offer practical and effective volunteering opportunities to our young people.
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FVA Training and Learning
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Our forums provide an impartial and safe platform for services in Fife to discuss important topics, learn about key updates and network with peers. To take part, just sign up to attend!
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Voluntary Sector Children‘s Services Forum
Thursday 07 November, 10.00-12.30, Caledonia House Glenrothes
The forum is a fantastic space for third sector colleagues to come along and hear about key developments in health and social care in Fife and Nationally, discuss significant issues and network with other third sector organisations.
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Health and Social Care Forum November
Thursday 14 November, 10.00-12.00, Caledonia House Glenrothes
The forum is a fantastic space for third sector colleagues to come along and hear about key developments in health and social care in Fife and nationally, discuss significant issues and network with other third sector organisations.
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Carers' Providers Forum
Tuesday 03 December, 10.00-12.00, Caledonia House Glenrothes
If you're a manager for a carers' providers organisation, come along to discuss the latest news and issues facing the sector and how we can support unpaid carers across Fife.
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Mental Health Forum December
Thursday 05 December, 2.00-4.00, Caledonia House Glenrothes
Membership of the Forum is open to all staff and trustees with constituted third sector organisations operating in the Fife area in the field of health and social care (i.e. it's not just for organisations that focus entirely on mental health).
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Third Sector Employability Conversation
Tuesday 10 December, 10.00-12.00, New Volunteer House Kirkcaldy
FVA’s Third Sector Employability Conversations (TSEC) are a space for third sector partners to share their experiences, make connections and share their vision for Fife's employability landscape.
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Health and Social Care Forum December
Thursday 12 December, 10.00-12.00, Caledonia House Glenrothes
Our forum in December will be host to a special Mental Health Awareness at Work training session from Healthy Working Lives. This course would suit managers/supervisors who are interested in exploring mental health and wellbeing and finding out how both can be supported at work.
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Fife Befriending Forum December
Thursday 19 December, 10.00-12.00, Hybrid - online and Caledonia House Glenrothes
The forum is open to all new and existing services delivering befriending provision within Fife. The Befriending Forum is an opportunity for members to share learning, develop positive working relationships, and gain support. At this Hybrid event, we will take some time to network and to get to know our Befriending colleagues across Fife.
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Good Conversations for Employability (3 day course)
Tuesday 29 October, 9.00-4.30, New Volunteer House Kirkcaldy
Participants will learn about the key elements central to a successful personal outcomes approach and explore how to hold outcomes focused conversations in a variety of common and difficult situations.
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Peer Support Network Celebration
Thursday 31 October, 12.00-3.00, Caledonia House Glenrothes
We are delighted to once again be hosting our annual Peer Support Network Celebration and hope many of you will be able to join us. We'll be recognising the people championing Peer in Fife, hear from different speakers, and have the opportunity to connect with network members.
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Other Training and Events
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Training and Volunteering Opportunities
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A Toolkit for Autism Inclusive Youth Work
YouthBorders have produced resources to support inclusive youth work with autistic young people.
The project was funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and is managed by YouthBorders and BANG (Borders Additional Needs Group).
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Halloween GrooveOn - Dementia Friendly Disco
Tuesday 29 October, 2.00-3.00, Glenrothes
OnFife's Wellbeing Service have organised Halloween GrooveOn, a dementia-friendly disco that might be of interest to you and your service users.
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Jennie Lee Creative Writing Workshop
Tuesday 29 October, 9.30-11.30, Glenrothes
The workshop is part of the build up to a new play Jennie Lee: Tomorrow is a New Day which will be live at Lochgelly Centre on 01 and 02 November, and at Carnegie Hall on 12 and 13 November 2024.
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A History of the Witchcraft Acts
Wednesday 30 October, 7.00-8.30, online
Author, researcher and historian Dee Lawlor will take you on a journey to early modern Scotland and the years of the witchcraft acts - 1563, 1649 and 1735.
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National Rural Mental Health Forum
Wednesday 30 October, 11.00-1.00, online
The forum will include presentations from the Skills for Life Programmes and Supporting Mentally Healthy Workplaces from the Scottish Government.
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Dunfermline Advocacy's October Open Day
Wednesday 30 October, 11.00-1.00 and 4.00-6.00, Dunfermline
This is an informal event and a chance for you to meet some of the team and ask any questions you may have about volunteering.
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Flu & COVID Vaccination Pop Up in Cupar
Thursday 31 October, 10.00-4.00, Cupar
NHS Fife is hosting a Flu & COVID Vaccination Pop Up. There's no requirement for an appointment but please check your eligibility first.
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Activity Open Day for people with learning disabilities
Friday 08 November, 10.00-2.00, Dunfermline
This is a offer a forum for adults who have a learning disability (LD) and their families/support staff to find out about educational, work, leisure and domestic activities which support their mental and physical wellbeing in Fife.
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Cyrenians - The BIG Family Event
Saturday 09 November, 9.30-3.00, Edinburgh
The BIG Family Event is a day of fun and learning for parents and carers and their young people. Run by Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution, this free event is for anyone in your family who wants to connect and learn more about family relationships and wellbeing.
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Greener Kirkcaldy Annual Gathering and AGM
Saturday 09 November, 10.00-1.30, Kirkcaldy
Greener Kirkcaldy's Annual Gathering is a celebration of community ownership.
This year Greener Kirkcaldy celebrates five years of owning their community building at 8 East Fergus Place. There are plenty of opportunities to discuss new ideas for the future of the town.
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Fife Care Academy Recruitment Event
Wednesday 20 November, 10.00-1.00, Kirkcaldy
The main aim of the event is to facilitate meaningful connections between employers and students in the health and social care field.
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There are 53 funding opportunities on our website at the moment.
New funding opportunities on our website this week (in order of closing date):
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There are 12 job vacancies on our website at the moment.
New vacancies on our website this week (in order of closing date):
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