itsupport@valonline.org.uk – Voluntary Action LeicesterShire (VAL)

26 March, 2025

itsupport@valonline.org.uk

Gambling Related Harms Webinar

Did you miss our recent session on Gambling Related Harms? Or perhaps you weren’t sure how it could relate to your organisation? Don’t worry—here are the highlights and key takeaways! VAL hosted an informative webinar in collaboration with Leicestershire County Council

4 February, 2025

New VAL Volunteering Website

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new VAL Volunteering website. VAL has hosted our own Volunteering Website since 2017 as a targeted resource to promote local volunteering opportunities in Leicestershire and help connect organisations with potential volunteers. As

6 November, 2024

My Journey as a Trustee at VAL

Being a trustee at Voluntary Action Leicester (VAL) has been a deeply personal and enriching journey for me. It's more than just a role; it's a way of giving back to society, learning about how charities operate, delving into the intricate

6 November, 2024

Making a difference and changing lives as a Trustee at VAL

I have been part of Voluntary Action Leicestershire as a trustee for more than 8 years. This has been an excellent opportunity for me to support and shape VAL that aligns with my personal values and community goals – to make

2 December, 2022

The Benefits and Power of Volunteering

Dave Cliffe, Team Lead in VAL's Voluntary Sector Support team, talks about why volunteering can be so powerful and why anyone should consider volunteering their time. 2 December 2022 Volunteers have always been the lifeblood of charities and community groups,

2 November, 2022

Being a trustee – I wanted to be able to give something back to that community which I am so proud to be from

Mohamed Esat, VAL's Treasurer, writes about his experience of being a trustee and what made him decide to become a trustee. When I was growing up in inner city Leicester in the 1980s, I witnessed the hardships faced in terms of

5 July, 2022

Learning Disabilities Week 2022

This year for Learning Disabilities week VALUES teamed up with Leicester City Council and the NHS on a project that asks people with learning disabilities and/or who have Autism to share their lived experiences of Health & Social Care. Throughout Learning