About Eileen

I run a busy Volunteer Centre and I love my job. Helping people find the right voluntary role can change their life for the better, enhance their self-esteem, improve their social life and give them the opportunity to feel they are making a real difference. Working with groups who involve volunteers, supporting them to develop systems and training them in good practice, helps ensure that volunteers have a great volunteering experience. Really enjoy my blogging and love to share news and info. Follow me at www.volunteeringcounts.org.uk, @Dudleyvols

We are on the hunt for nominations for this year’s Dudley CVS Awards @DudleyMBC @WeAreBCR

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Eileen

We need YOUR help to celebrate amazing local people and groups who get involved in their communities. Why not nominate now?

Over the next few weeks we will be sharing some stories about inspirational people and groups who go the extra mile to make life better for local people and the areas they live in. Hopefully this will spark your imagination to help you craft your nomination. There’s also lots of inspiration on this blog, with sample nomination forms, previous awardees and we will be sharing hints and tips to assist you.

Happy nominating

#DVA19 Dudley CVS Annual Awards – Celebrating people who are active in their communities

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Eileen

dva19 Dudley CVS is on the hunt for nominations for people and groups who roll up their sleeves and get active in their communities and help to make life better for local people.

Examples could include:

– engaging people and communities in activities, helping people to share, learn and do

– bringing people of all ages and backgrounds together

– making a lasting, positive difference to their communities

– developing and supporting projects for local children, young people and families

– inspiring health and wellbeing

– looking out for others

– encouraging social connectivity

– helping local sports clubs

– lending a hand in their street or neighbourhood

– supporting each other to thrive

– active in the arts or with local heritage groups

– connecting their business to support local communities

Visit the #dva19 website dva2019home.wordpress.com to find the nominations, latest news and inspiration for nominations.

The closing date for nominations is 9th September.

For more information please contact Eileen Fielding at admin@dudleycvs.org.uk

Celebrating people who are active in their communities as it’s Volunteers Week #dva19 #volunteersweek

Posted on June 3, 2019 by Eileen

Dudley CVS is on the hunt for nominations for people and groups who roll up their sleeves and get active in their communities and help to make life better for local people. Examples could include:

engaging people and communities in activities, helping people to share, learn and do
bringing people of all ages and backgrounds together
making a lasting, positive difference to their communities
developing and supporting projects for local children, young people and families
inspiring health and wellbeing
looking out for others
encouraging social connectivity
helping local sports clubs
lending a hand in their street or neighbourhood
supporting each other to thrive
active in the arts or with local heritage groups
connecting their business to support local communities

Why not browse our special #dva19 site dva2019home.wordpress.com to find the nomination form, latest news and inspiration for nominations. The closing date for nominations is 9^th September.

For more information please contact admin@dudleycvs.org.uk

The Journey Begins

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Eileen

Thanks for joining me! Today I’ve set up the #dva19 blog so you can get your nomination juices flowing and decided who you will nominate. The nomination form will be available in the next week or so, so please feel free to nominate early. Let’s make this year the best Dudley Volunteer Awards ever, where we recognise more amazing local people who give their time than ever before!