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Volunteers Week 1-7 June 2026

Volunteers’ Week is back Mon 1 June – Sun 7 June. It’s time to celebrate all things volunteering! Join us in thanking all the volunteers across the UK. www.volunteersweek.org #VolunteersWeek

We are hiring – Volunteer Development Worker

Teignbridge CVS is looking for a new Volunteering Development Worker to champion and support volunteer engagement, help local organisations build volunteer capacity to meet community need and build skills to embed good practice. FIND OUT MORE

Your organisation and volunteering

What is the cost of volunteering? There can often be a misconception that volunteering means free, whilst in reality it costs money to recruit, train, and celebrate volunteers. Our recent survey found that none of the organisations we spoke to had any funding...

National Carers Week

This week, we’re shining a spotlight on mental health and care careers as part of National Carer Week. Whether you’re looking to upskill your workforce or take the next step in your own career, now is the perfect time to act. Free Course England are offering flexible...

Stars of Teignbridge Awards Ceremony

On Friday 15th November, Teignbridge CVS hosted the first Stars of Teignbridge Awards, to celebrate and raise awareness of our local voluntary sector to encourage more people to get involved with their community. It was a full house, with 200 people attending from...

NEW Devon VCSE Cancer focused Community Outreach Fund

The Devon Cancer focused Community Outreach Fund is open to any community group based in Devon and serving the Devon population. It will fund innovative engagement activities that increase awareness of signs and symptoms in targeted cancer sights and increase the...

The NHS in England: Lord Darzi Report Overview

The article reproduced in part below was written by NAVCA for LIOs across England. Last week saw the release of the much-anticipated "Independent Investigation of the National Health Service in England" report, led by Lord Darzi, providing an in-depth analysis of the...

VOYC Devon Training

VOYC Devon have advertised some training particularly relevant for those working with children, young people and families Group 5 (Designated Safeguarding Officer) Child Protection Training - 9.10.24 (9.30 am - 4 pm) in-person. Exeter - £75/each for members...

Jest For Men

Introducing a exciting new 6-week stand-up comedy course starting soon in Exeter. The course is called Jest for Men, and it’s the perfect opportunity for anyone looking to step out of their comfort zone, make people laugh, and learn the art of stand-up comedy. No...