Giving back has always been at the core of my professional life, so stepping into a trustee role felt like a natural next step. It started with a simple desire to stay connected to the causes and people that inspired my
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
