SALSC - Other News - 15/11/2007

Volunteer Development Scotland are currently investigating new routes of learning and training for the coordination and management of volunteers. Volunteers are a valuable resource for any organisation, therefore effective practice in the coordination and management of volunteers is paramount to ensure both the organisation and the volunteer enjoy a rewarding experience. We would be pleased to hear about your organisations needs in respect of learning and training for staff and volunteers who coordinate, manage and lead volunteers and invite you to provide us with your feedback through the following online survey. We look forward to receiving your responses. The survey will remain on line until 30th November 2007. Learning Needs Questionnaire

VDS Managed Websites Disruption

The managed server providers of VDS's web server, are relocating all web servers that are under their management. To minimise disruption the relocation will take place on a Saturday. This will mean that all websites managed by VDS, listed below, will be unavailable between the following times:
Saturday 24th November 2007 12pm(Midday)- 6pm

Websites Subject to Disruption will be;
www.vds.org.uk
www.crbs.org.uk
www.mvvolunteeringpassport.org.uk
www.volunteerscotland.org.uk
blf.vds.org.uk
resource.volunteerscotland.org.uk

VDS Assembly 'Volunteering and the NHS' and AGM - 5th December 2007, Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh - Reminder

I would like to invite you to our Assembly - 'Volunteering and the NHS' and AGM which is taking place on 5th December. Please follow this link to register your attendance and see the draft programme for the day. Assembly Registration

VDS Board Member Ballot - Reminder

Thank you to those members that have already voted for our new Board Members. Voting will be closing on Monday 19th November, so there is still just time to cast your important vote if you haven't done so yet. Vote Now

Best wishes

Shirley Bwye
Quality and External Communications Manager

Posted : 15/11/2007