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Fareshare South Midlands Warehouse is now open!

Fareshare South Midlands Warehouse is now open! Read below to find out about how CA:MK's visit to the launch of the new warehouse, in partnership with SOFEA, went!

In partnership with the alternative education charity SOFEA, a brand new Fareshare has come to Milton Keynes! Community Action:MK went along to the opening of the warehouse and the ribbon cutting ceremony.

Fareshare distribute and supply their surplus food to over 11,000 charities across the UK. They have brought themselves to Milton Keynes, working with ASDA, to try and tackle the poverty,…

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Community Action: MK joined in the Worlds Biggest Coffee Morning!

Community Action: MK joined in the Worlds Biggest Coffee Morning!

Inundated with cake, Community Action:MK sat down and enjoyed a chat over their bakes and buys, accompanied with a cuppa, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

On Friday the 27th September, Community Action:MK took an hour from their day to sit down, have a coffee and a slice of the many, many cakes provided by the staff and donated to Macmillan Cancer Support on the World’s Biggest Coffee…

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Thyroid MK - Information Event.

Thyroid MK – Information Event.

Thyroid MK are holding their next information event on Saturday 12th October 2019 at the Pavilion, Open University, Milton Keynes. Coffee and registration at 10.30 followed by the guest speaker at 11.00. For map and directions look here or telephone Wilma 01908 563289

Our guest speakers are from the British Thyroid Foundation Head Office (BTF) in Harrogate.

Cheryl Mc Mullan – Chief…

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Health and Wellbeing Board Drop - In

Health and Wellbeing Board Drop - In. Read on to find out how our drop in went and to discover more about the Health and Wellbeing Board and their part in the voluntary and community sector #lovemk #welovemk

Tim Davies joined us for the ‘Meet Peta’ Drop In and was keen to impart his knowledge and his wisdom about his role on the Health and Wellbeing Board, whilst enjoying some tea and treats in the process!

Tim Davies, the Deputy VCS representative on the Health and Wellbeing Board for Milton Keynes, stepped in for Peta at the drop in Community Action:MK hosted at Acorn House on Wednesday 25th…

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Skills Support for the Unemployed

Skills Support for the Unemployed.

The Skills Support for the Unemployed initiative is aimed at the 18+ and unemployed.

The short courses are designed to upskill individuals and give you some training and development to boost confidence and increase their employability.

We also try to arrange job interviews after each course. 

Not only is all the training and development paid for, but you will receive money for each…

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Jobs in the Sector: Advice and Guidance advisor

Jobs in the Sector: Advice and Guidance advisor

Part-time Information, Advice and Guidance Adviser

28 hours per week.

3 years fixed term contract

Salary: £23,000 pro rata (£18,400) plus additional sessional work

Come and join our team at Works for Us!

We are looking for an outstanding individual to provide one-to-one advice sessions to our clients to support them in obtaining employment, education, training or volunteering.

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What's been happening in Conniburrow? A BLC Update.

What's been happening in Conniburrow? A BLC Update. #welovemk #biglocal #volunteermk #lovemk #community

Big Local Conniburrow has had an exciting few weeks and we wanted to share with you what’s been happening! BLC Fun Day

The Fun Day was a big hit, with hundreds of residents turning up to the big party-like atmosphere in the Friendship Park. There were food stalls, face-painting stalls, soft-play for the children and even and inflatable helter skelter! And a big hat’s off to one of…

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Volunteering Opportunity: Volunteers required for Quality Christmas Gift Wrapping in December 2019

Volunteering Opportunity: Volunteers required for Quality Christmas Gift Wrapping in December 2019 #volunteermk #welovemk #lovemk

It’s too early for Christmas, surely? Not for Nkiru Arts – they are thinking ahead and already looking to recruit volunteers for Christmas!

Nkiru Arts are currently recruiting unpaid volunteers for December up to Christmas Eve to be trained for quality Christmas Gift Wrapping to work a few occasional 3 / 4 hour shifts on the Charity Gift Wrapping Stall in INTU as part of the Christ The…

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Volunteering opportunity of the week: Puppy Socialiser

Volunteering opportunity of the week: Puppy Socialiser

Medical Detection Dogs are looking for caring family homes in Milton Keynes and surrounding areas to look after and socialise puppies and young adult dogs up to 18 months old.

We are training our assistance dogs to accompany clients with detectable medical conditions and alert to oncoming episodes. If you can support our charity by being involved in socialising puppies or dogs for a period…

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Netherfield: An Update.

What's been happening in Netherfield? Click below to find out how we've been supporting and working with the residents to engage the local community. #lovemk #welovemk #volunteermk

There’s been a lot happening in Milton Keynes this summer, but we at Community Action: MK have been working with the local residents on Netherfield Local Conversation, to engage and entice the local community to get involved with what’s happening in Netherfield. Let’s catch up on what’s been going on!

The Community Garden

The Community Garden in Netherfield is blooming, with more…

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Jobs in the sector: Homeless Shelter Support Worker

Jobs in the sector: Homeless Shelter Support Worker #lovemk #welovemk

The Bus Shelter MK is a much loved local charity which provides a temporary home – and much, much more – for people who would otherwise be sleeping on the streets.

We provide accommodation on a converted double decker bus and reclaimed building site units based on a former car park in central Milton Keynes.

Since we opened in March 2018 we have accommodated 43 people and advised more than…

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9th September: Weekly Bulletin for the Voluntary and Community Sector in Milton Keynes

9th September: Weekly Bulletin for the Voluntary and Community Sector in Milton Keynes

9th September 2019

SAVE THE DATE!

Our Autumn Networking event has been confirmed for Tuesday 8th October 2019.

It will be held at the Meeting Place as part of The Festival for Creative Urban Living .

Watch this space for more details!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Let’s Talk Good Finance MK

This afternoon session is designed for charities, social enterprises,…

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Jobs in the Sector: Community Inclusion Project Manager - The Stables

Jobs in the Sector: Community Inclusion Project Manager – The Stables

The Community Inclusion Project Manager will play a pivotal role in creating new connections between The Stables, IF: Milton Keynes International Festival and D/deaf and disabled people. He/she will be responsible for creating connections within Milton Keynes and ensuring that The Stables and the Festival are appropriately prepared for these new partnerships.

This role will support the…

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News: Congratulations! YMCA Milton Keynes secures £498,849 grant from the National Lottery!

News: Congratulations! YMCA Milton Keynes secures £498,849 grant from the National Lottery!

“We will use this grant over a 3-year period to fund staff and services to improve the well-being of our residents, including 3 personal development coaches and a significant resident activities budget to help their young people belong, contribute and thrive.”

Youth social housing provider and independent homeless charity, YMCA Milton Keynes, is celebrating today after being awarded £498,849…

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2nd September: Weekly Bulletin for the Voluntary and Community Sector in Milton Keynes

2nd September: Weekly Bulletin for the Voluntary and Community Sector in Milton Keynes

2nd September 2019

Let’s Talk Good Finance MK

An afternoon event for charities, social enterprises, community businesses and local groups in Milton Keynes interested in social investment

About this Event

It is an afternoon session for charities, social enterprises, community businesses and local groups in Milton Keynes interested in social investment. This event is organised by…

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Jobs in the Voluntary Sector: Age UK - Admin Support Worker.

Jobs in the Voluntary Sector: Age UK – Admin Support Worker.

Post Title: Building Better Opportunities Admin Support Worker. This Post is funded by European Social Fund and The Community Fund.

Location: Age UK MIlton Keynes Kiln Farm Office. You may be required to support the Project Officers at Job Clubs from time to time.

Responsible to: Building Better Opportunities Manager.

Responsible for: Supporting the BBO Project Officers by preparing…

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Jobs in the Voluntary Sector: Age UK - Job Club Support Worker.

Jobs in the Voluntary Sector: Age UK – Job Club Support Worker.

POST TITLE: Building Better Opportunities Job Club Support Worker. This post is funded by European Social Fund and the Community Fund.

Location: Age UK Milton Keynes Kiln Farm Office, various locations in Northamptonshire.

Responsible to: Building Better Opportunities Programme Manager.

Responsible for:Supporting clients who attend job clubs to use digital technology for: Developing job…

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