Category: Volunteering

March 4, 2025 Recruitment, VCI News, Volunteering

Join Our Team as a Volunteer Secretary! 

Join Our Team as a Volunteer Secretary! 

Are you passionate about making a difference in the community?

Vale Community Impact is seeking a dedicated and organised individual to join our Trustee Board as a Volunteer Secretary!

Role: Volunteer Secretary
Location: Hybrid
Commitment: 5 hours a month and an additional 5 hours once a quarter for meetings 

Main Responsibilities: 

  • Organise and schedule meetings 
  • Prepare agendas and take minutes 
  • Manage correspondence and communications 
  • Maintain records and files

Requirements: 

  • Strong organisational and communication skills 
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
  • Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous but not necessary

Benefits: 

  • Gain valuable experience in the non-profit sector 
  • Make a positive impact in your community 
  • Work with a passionate and supportive team

How to Apply: 

Please send your CV and cover letter to recruitment@vci.org.uk. For more information, please do not hesitate to get in touch. 

Join us in making a difference! 💙 

February 11, 2025 VCI News, Volunteering

Celebrating Our Amazing Volunteers at Calber!

Celebrating Our Amazing Volunteers at Calber!

We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible Calber team generously volunteering their time to support the VCI pop-up cafes. They dedicate a few hours each month to transport Vale residents to our pop-up cafes. Their kindness significantly impacts everyone, ensuring they can socialise and enjoy a warm cup of coffee and a slice of cake.

About Calber:

Calber Facilities Management is a privately owned, family-managed company based in Wantage, Oxfordshire. It offers a complete solution for caring for your working environment, including cleaning services, property maintenance, landscape maintenance, and more. Its commitment to community support is evident through its volunteer efforts with VCI.

About VCI Pop-up Cafes:

Our Good Neighbour Pop-up Cafes are free events held in various locations across the Vale, including East Challow, Ardington, Faringdon and Cumnor. These cafes provide a welcoming environment where residents can enjoy a hot or cold drink, a delicious sweet treat, and the opportunity to make new friends. The cafes aim to relieve loneliness and isolation by bringing people together in a friendly and relaxed setting.

A big thank you to everyone at Calber! Click through the images below to read about the experiences of the Calber drivers volunteering with VCI.

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February 11, 2025 Volunteering

Celebrating the Heart of Vale Community Impact: Our Incredible Volunteers!

Celebrating the Heart of Vale Community Impact: Our Incredible Volunteers!

At Vale Community Impact (VCI), our volunteers are the heartbeat of our organisation. These remarkable individuals dedicate their time, skills, and compassion to create real, positive change in our community. From providing invaluable advice to offering a listening ear, our volunteers truly embody the spirit of giving and support.

Meet Our Amazing Volunteers

  1. The Advisors: Meet our dedicated volunteer advisors, the backbone of our Independent Advice Centre! They assist clients with a diverse array of issues—whether it’s navigating debt management, understanding benefits entitlements, or seeking support for housing and employment. With their empathetic and non-judgmental approach, they ensure every client feels valued and understood.
  2. The Good Neighbours: Say hello to our Good Neighbours, the friendly faces who bring companionship and assistance to those who need it most. Whether it’s befriending someone who feels lonely or helping out with administrative tasks, these volunteers are always eager to lend a hand and brighten someone’s day!
  3. The Drivers: Our incredible volunteer drivers provide an essential service, transporting clients to day centres, medical appointments, and other vital destinations. Their flexibility and dedication make it possible for our clients to access the services they depend on, which truly makes a difference in their lives.
  4. The Trustees: In the background, our trustees are the guiding stars of VCI. Their vision and commitment help steer our organization toward continued success, ensuring we deliver top-notch services that the community can rely on.

Why Volunteer with VCI?

Volunteering with VCI isn’t just about giving back—it’s also a fantastic opportunity for personal growth and fulfilment! Our volunteers frequently express the profound joy that comes from helping others. Imagine meeting new people, acquiring valuable skills, and being part of a caring team that celebrates every step of the journey together!

Join Us Today!

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? VCI is actively seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our volunteer family! Whether you can spare a few hours a week or are ready to dive in with a regular commitment, we have an opportunity that’s perfect for you.

How to Get Involved:

  • Call us: Reach out to Kathy at 01235 765348.
  • Email us: Drop us a line at recruitment@vci.org.uk.
  • Online Application: Complete our online application form and take the first step toward making a difference!

Join us at Vale Community Impact and become part of something truly special. Your time and talents can transform lives in unimaginable ways. Together, let’s build a stronger, more supportive community!

If you have any questions or need more information, don’t hesitate to get in touch! We can’t wait to welcome you into our volunteer family!

May 12, 2022 Uncategorized, Volunteering

We are Recruiting!

Are you looking to volunteer with a local charity?
We’re seeking a Transport Administrator to join our wonderful Community Transport Team. If you have basic IT skills and about 8 hours a week available, please do get in touch. We provide full training and once trained, there will be flexibility for you to work from home.

To find out more or express an interest, please email Kathy: recruitment@vci.org.uk 

⭐️Thank you⭐️
Vale Community Impact – Transport Team

April 14, 2021 Volunteering

Making a Difference

In the Vale for the Vale

In the Vale for the Vale

VALE COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWS

Here will have regular updates from VCI

Including news, volunteer stories and much more. We love to hear stories and feedback from clients, particularly about some of the ways in which the VCI has really made a difference to somebody...please share these with us in writing, by phone or when we can again “pop in” and have a chat.

In the Vale for the Vale

VALE COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWS

Here will have regular updates from VCI

Including news, volunteer stories and much more. We love to hear stories and feedback from clients, particularly about some of the ways in which the VCI has really made a difference to somebody...please share these with us in writing, by phone or when we can again “pop in” and have a chat.

Making a Difference – written by one of our volunteer drivers (joined 2011)

When I retired I wanted to do some voluntary work. Volunteer driving gives me the flexibility I wanted, by not committing me to a regular day or time each week. Although, I am prepared to do local runs, I particularly enjoy taking clients farther afield, often to the hospitals in Oxford.

My family would say I like to talk, but as a driver I have now learned the joy of listening. The many clients have led such varied lives with such different experiences; I enjoy listening to stories and consider it a great privilege to share their memories.

I have heard so much about different parts of this country and abroad and have enjoyed funny, sad and surprising childhood memories and experiences.

I am very aware that I may be the only person my client talks to that day, so I hope to relieve a little loneliness or give some reassurance as we chat.

It has made me appreciate more sincerely the good health I have experienced so far in life. I have seen how illness can have life changing effects, often with a tinge of sadness when thinking of what life may have been like.

However, I have certainly been humbled by some clients who manage to live with their problems with dignity whilst maintaining a positive outlook and still able count their blessings.

Unfortunately, although we all want to be well cared for when we need help, it is often easy for us to feel too busy and unable to offer help needed by members of our community now.

I hope that my volunteer driving helps clients who need help now and with luck, there will be a volunteer driver available when I need a lift. Perhaps they may enjoy my stories about being a volunteer driver!

April 14, 2021 Volunteering

Why Volunteer?

In the Vale for the Vale

In the Vale for the Vale

VALE COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWS

Here will have regular updates from VCI

Including news, volunteer stories and much more. We love to hear stories and feedback from clients, particularly about some of the ways in which the VCI has really made a difference to somebody...please share these with us in writing, by phone or when we can again “pop in” and have a chat.

In the Vale for the Vale

VALE COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWS

Here will have regular updates from VCI

Including news, volunteer stories and much more. We love to hear stories and feedback from clients, particularly about some of the ways in which the VCI has really made a difference to somebody...please share these with us in writing, by phone or when we can again “pop in” and have a chat.

So why... – written by one of our volunteer Good Neighbours

When my father died, I became acutely aware of my Mother’s vulnerability, even though she had a family to support and care for her.

I started to think a lot more about how other people might manage in her situation, especially if they were very much alone in life.

I made a commitment to give up a small amount of time to befriend someone who might benefit from some company and a friendly ear.

I’ve never regretted it. It’s a win-win situation for the lady I befriend and myself.

There is something very rewarding about ‘putting something back in life’, especially when you feel you’ve had a pretty good innings.

Cheesy, I know, but nevertheless true!