http://www.volunteermidlothian.org.uk/default.asp Volunteering news from www.volunteermidlothian.org.uk en-uk Copyright 2007 Volunteer Centre Midlothian. All Rights Reserved. 20/11/2008 20:52:42 60 http://www.volunteermidlothian.org.uk/news_events/article.asp?id=107 Our 2007/2008 Annual Review details how we have helped "make volunteering happen" for hundreds of people right across Midlothian. http://www.volunteermidlothian.org.uk/news_events/article.asp?id=106 Live IT Sidekicks, a Midlothian-based project which provides IT skills training to people of all ages and abilities, has received a TalkTalk Innovation in the Community Award at a ceremony at the House of Lords on Wednesday 5th November. http://www.volunteermidlothian.org.uk/news_events/article.asp?id=103 Local, national and international news and views from the world of volunteering http://www.volunteermidlothian.org.uk/news_events/article.asp?id=99 Platform2 is a unique opportunity for 18-25 year olds in the UK to volunteer in a developing country for 10 weeks and then come back and creatively express their experience in the UK. http://www.volunteermidlothian.org.uk/news_events/article.asp?id=98 Staff and volunteers from Volunteer Centre Midlothian joined local residents to plant 2000 bulbs in Bogwood Court, Mayfield. http://www.volunteermidlothian.org.uk/news_events/article.asp?id=95 It is common practice for volunteers to be reimbursed for out of pocket expenses they incur. After all volunteers are making a gift of their time: a gift that has substantial monetary value. They should not be expected to give up money as well! http://www.volunteermidlothian.org.uk/news_events/article.asp?id=94 Our 10th Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday 4th November 2008 in McSence Communication Conference Centre, Mayfield. Starting at 12.15pm with lunch, the AGM business will be followed by a Mini Conference themed Sustainable Volunteering. http://www.volunteermidlothian.org.uk/news_events/article.asp?id=93 Starting volunteering can be a daunting prospect, especially for those who have experienced a period of metal ill-health. http://www.volunteermidlothian.org.uk/news_events/article.asp?id=90 It might be too late to get involved with this years Brass in the Park - Midlothian's Premier Annual Music Festival - but the 2009 event is already shaping up to be the biggest ever - and you too could be a part of it. http://www.volunteermidlothian.org.uk/news_events/article.asp?id=84 ChildLine in Scotland is delighted to announce the opening of its new Edinburgh based Helpline Centre in September 2008. http://www.volunteermidlothian.org.uk/news_events/article.asp?id=78 Volunteer Centre Midlothian are offering a 5 day learning opportunity for Volunteer Coordinators and Managers in conjunction with the Learning and Practice Service at Volunteer Development Scotland (VDS). http://www.volunteermidlothian.org.uk/news_events/article.asp?id=76 Becoming a Driver with our Monday evening Venturers or our Wednesday afternoon Open Minds will open up lots of opportunity to have some fun and visit places of interest. http://www.volunteermidlothian.org.uk/news_events/article.asp?id=67 Do you enjoy the arts? Like going going to the theatre, cinema, exhibitions? The charity Artlink is looking for volunteers with cars in Midlothian to accompany clients to Arts events in Edinburgh. All expenses paid, including show tickets. http://www.volunteermidlothian.org.uk/news_events/article.asp?id=42 Live IT Sidekicks is currently recruiting volunteer tutors or 'Sidekicks' to provide one-to-one computer tuition for people of all ages who would like to improve their IT skills. http://www.volunteermidlothian.org.uk/news_events/article.asp?id=36 Volunteer Centre Midlothian is thrilled to announce the launch of its exciting new website.