News 2010

John Denham praises Britain's community spirit in the snow

Communities Secretary John Denham today praised the tremendous efforts of local people who are pulling together to help deal with the challenges of the severe weather.

Let’s celebrate students’ volunteering efforts

Volunteering England, the national volunteer development agency, is calling on local communities across England to support student volunteering and help celebrate Student Volunteering Week, which runs from the 22-28 February.

MPs back Student Volunteering Week

A group of MPs from across the political spectrum have given their support to Student Volunteering Week (22-28 February) 2010.

Two thirds of volunteering organisations don’t fully understand who must register with the Vetting and Barring Scheme

Volunteering England, the volunteer development agency, today released results from a survey of volunteering organisations which show high levels of confusion over how the new Vetting and Barring Scheme will affect volunteers in England when it is introduced this summer.