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Voluntary Action Leeds @volactionleeds.bsky.social · Sep 24

We've had a great time at our #VALAGM 💚 Thank you to Sarah Rogers, Councillor Mary Harland, Anna Martin, Adrian Curtis, Shaun Pullan for speaking today, now it's time for some networking and refreshments ✨

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Voluntary Action Leeds @volactionleeds.bsky.social · Sep 24

Next to speak is our new Chief Officer Anna Martin, talking about the highlights and the year ahead ✨#VALAGM25

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Voluntary Action Leeds @volactionleeds.bsky.social · Sep 24

Our first speaker of the day for the #VALAGM Councillor Mary Harland 💚

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Voluntary Action Leeds @volactionleeds.bsky.social · Sep 24

Our chair, Sarah Rogers starting the #VALAGM25

This year we are celebrating 70 years of Voluntary Action Leeds 💚

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Voluntary Action Leeds @volactionleeds.bsky.social · Sep 24

Happening now 💚 A warm welcome to all our members, keynote speakers and guests. #VALAGM #VALAGM25

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Voluntary Action Leeds @volactionleeds.bsky.social · Sep 24

It’s VAL’s AGM today and we’ll be mentioning a special milestone - 70 years of Voluntary Action Leeds. From next month there’ll be a year of celebrations looking back at our history and forward to the future of community action in Leeds #VAL70 #VALCelebrates #VALAGM2025

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Voluntary Action Leeds @volactionleeds.bsky.social · Sep 15

Voluntary Action Leeds stands against fear and hate. We were upset to see the protests in London this weekend and will continue to support our communities via our important work within Leeds and West Yorkshire 💚

Voluntary Action Leeds @volactionleeds.bsky.social · Aug 6

We’re thrilled to welcome Anna Martin as the new CEO of Voluntary Action Leeds, joining us on 8th September. Anna brings rich experience from the charity and financial sectors—exciting times ahead! You can find out more here - ow.ly/ttAf50WAKrx

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Voluntary Action Leeds @volactionleeds.bsky.social · Aug 6

We're excited to welcome Anna Martin as the new CEO of Voluntary Action Leeds! Joining us on 8 Sept from Leeds Mind, Anna brings experience across the charity and financial sectors. They are ready to make a positive impact in Leeds! 💚

Voluntary Action Leeds @volactionleeds.bsky.social · Jul 23

On 3 July, we celebrated small charities and groups making a big impact across Leeds 🎉 Thanks to the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Cllr Dan Cohen for presenting certificates, and to the stall holders who shared advice and info!

Read more👉 doinggoodleeds.org.uk/blog/small-c...

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Voluntary Action Leeds @volactionleeds.bsky.social · Jul 3

Happening now in Leeds! 🎉 We’re celebrating the incredible work of small charities as part of #SmallCharityWeek A huge thank you to all the local heroes making a big difference in our communities every day! 💚 #Leeds

Voluntary Action Leeds @volactionleeds.bsky.social · Jun 23

Are you passionate about the third sector and want to help shape it's future alongside a great collection of leaders? We're now recruiting for a Chair for TSL 👉 doinggoodleeds.org.uk/news/leaders...

Leadership opportunity: Chair of Third Sector Leeds - Doing Good Leeds

If you’re passionate about the third sector and want to help shape it’s future alongside a vibrant collective of leaders, Third Sector Leeds is offering a fantastic opportunity for you! An independent...

doinggoodleeds.org.uk

Voluntary Action Leeds @volactionleeds.bsky.social · Jun 16

Engaging Community / Developing Local Partnerships - Leeds Sports clubs workshop

📅23 June 2025
🕰️1pm - 3pm

This session is part of the 'Sport for Good Programme'.

To book👉 shorturl.at/XYKBl

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Voluntary Action Leeds @volactionleeds.bsky.social · Jun 6

It's #VolunteerWeek! 🙋 So we want to say thank you to all volunteers who have supported organisations across Leeds! 👏🙏

This includes both the incredible 1,627 people who signed up to Be Collective this past year and the 1,253 visitors to our centre! 🧡

Voluntary Action Leeds @volactionleeds.bsky.social · Jun 6

New Opening Hours for the Volunteer Centre from Voluntary Action Leeds 💚

To offer an effective service so you get the right volunteer opportunities and support you need, our Volunteer Centre in Kirkgate Market will have new opening hours from Monday 9 June 2025.

Read more here ow.ly/TEC150W5ssF

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Voluntary Action Leeds @volactionleeds.bsky.social · Jun 6

To mark national Volunteers Week the Lifelong Learning Centre at the University of Leeds are pleased to announce the launch of a trailer for the Essential Skills for Volunteers course.

Find out more 👉

doinggoodleeds.org.uk/news/essenti...

Essential Skills for Volunteers - Doing Good Leeds

To mark national Volunteers Week we are pleased to announce the launch of a trailer for the Essential Skills for Volunteers course. This free online course is being developed by the University of Leed...

doinggoodleeds.org.uk

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Voluntary Action Leeds @volactionleeds.bsky.social · May 30

Questionnaires for Neurodivergent Young People, Adults, their Carers and anyone working in Crisis Alternative provision have been launched 👇

📅 Deadline 30 June 2025

For more details 👉https://ow.ly/HUfR50W1vet

Voluntary Action Leeds @volactionleeds.bsky.social · May 29

Strong sports clubs build strong communities. These free workshops on fundraising, inclusion, volunteering and more will help you welcome more people through your doors.
New workshops now available. Register now💚

👉https://ow.ly/htMR50W0H1u

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Voluntary Action Leeds @volactionleeds.bsky.social · May 29

Partnerships and Advocacy Manager
Are you passionate about enabling positive social action in #Leeds? ✅
Are you an experienced leader, good at managing and developing people and partnership working? ✅

If so, we'd love to hear from you👇
ow.ly/Pix050VZ7iY

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Voluntary Action Leeds @volactionleeds.bsky.social · May 23

The Trustee Board at Voluntary Action Leeds would like to give their thanks to the outgoing Chief Officer, Hannah Bailey, who leaves VAL in mid-July after over three years as Chief Officer.

Read more here👉https://doinggoodleeds.org.uk/news/voluntary-action-leeds-seeks-new-chief-officer/

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Voluntary Action Leeds @volactionleeds.bsky.social · May 23

🔔Voluntary Action Leeds are recruiting for a new Chief Officer🔔

📅Closing 22 June 2025

For more details and how to apply👉 doinggoodleeds.org.uk/job/chief-of...

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Voluntary Action Leeds @volactionleeds.bsky.social · May 22

A day of connection and collaboration at VAL’s Staff and Trustee Away Day today 🍀 We are grateful to our dedicated trustees for joining us in shaping VAL’s future together 💚

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Voluntary Action Leeds @volactionleeds.bsky.social · May 15

It’s #WearItGreen Day at VAL! 🌱 Our staff and trustees came together to support #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek with wearing green clothes, having green themed food and a fun quiz! #MentalHealthMatters #CommunitySupport 💚

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Voluntary Action Leeds @volactionleeds.bsky.social · May 14

The sun is shining for the @climateactionleeds.bsky.social event today, celebrating community climate action projects going on around Leeds ♻️

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Voluntary Action Leeds @volactionleeds.bsky.social · May 14

@ClimateActLeeds community celebration event at Leeds Caribbean & African Centre is underway! 🍀

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