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Quaker Voluntary Action
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Live in community. Nourish your spiritual life. Make a difference.
#Quaker Voluntary Action's retreats in the UK, the rest of Europe and the Middle East build small #volunteer teams that make a big impact. Open to all! https://qva.org.uk
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Quaker Voluntary Action @qva.org.uk · Dec 19
QVA's 2026 Retreats Programme is live! Applications are currently open for:

⚡️Working Retreat at Svartbäcken #Quaker Centre in Sweden, 6 - 12 July

⚡️Encounter Retreat in collaboration with Quaker Council for European Affairs in Brussels, 30 November - 4 December

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Our retreat programme is live, so let's highlight what your donations allow us to do:

* offer bursary support so volunteers can take part no matter their financial circumstances

* run retreats & develop our programme

* train retreat facilitators

Visit qva.org.uk/donate to donate. Thank you.
Donations to Quaker Voluntary Action make a difference
January 23, 2026 at 12:35 PM
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"I feel like there is God in me... like there is a candle in me. God is not 'there' but he is here." Sikhuphukile Nare, a Quaker from Zimbabwe, shares her inward experience of worship. You can watch it here, and if her words speak to you, please do help us share her message. youtu.be/6DvxC9N5tZI?...
"There is God in me" - A Young Quaker on Faith and Global Quakerism
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January 21, 2026 at 2:56 PM
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Did you catch this article in The Friend? Our Comms Assistant Suzie offers a f/Friendly challenge to anyone who thinks "But I could never be at #trustee!", and shares insights from QVA's board of trustees.

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#charitygovernance #Quakers
Serving time: Suzie Green of Quaker Voluntary Action on becoming a trustee | The Friend
‘Almost anyone can be a trustee!’| The Friend
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January 9, 2026 at 11:36 AM
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QVA's 2026 Retreats Programme is live! Applications are currently open for:

⚡️Working Retreat at Svartbäcken #Quaker Centre in Sweden, 6 - 12 July

⚡️Encounter Retreat in collaboration with Quaker Council for European Affairs in Brussels, 30 November - 4 December

qva.org.uk/2026-retreat...
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December 19, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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Our 2026 retreat programme launches very soon, with:

👉 return to a popular working retreat
👉 new #volunteering opportunities
👉 exciting partnerships & collaborations

Get our newsletter for the latest on #Quaker Voluntary Action retreats in the UK & the rest of Europe: qva.org.uk/subscribe/
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December 13, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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Find out more & discover 2026 volunteering opportunities by subscribing to our newsletter: qva.org.uk/subscribe/ #IVD2025
December 5, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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Celebrating the impact of QVA volunteers for #InternationalVolunteerDay

🪏 Working Retreat volunteers do maintenance & practical tasks for host venues & social projects.

📣 Encounter Retreat volunteers support & advocate for global concerns such as peace, climate justice & migration.

#IVD2025
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December 5, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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What led Quakers to solidarity with lesbian, gay, and bisexual people ahead of other religious groups in the twentieth century? Explore the history of Quaker support for gay rights and look at the present and future of Quaker affirmation of LGBTQ+ people.

Find out more: https://ow.ly/SONa50Xz7ML
A rainbow drawn on a road in chalk The History, Present, and Future of LGBTQIA+ People in Quakerism 3 February - 10 March £60
December 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Sign up to our newsletter to be the first to hear about opportunities for Encounter Retreats in 2026: qva.org.uk/subscribe/
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qva.org.uk Quaker Voluntary Action @qva.org.uk · Nov 28
On Encounter Retreats we study a topic of social concern in a specific local context.

💬 That looks like:
- Speakers
- Discussions
- Skill-building activities

🏛️ We also enjoy:
- Cultural events, visits and activities
- Daily worship
- Free time

Find out more: qva.org.uk

#Quakers
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December 3, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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📍Join us next week for a webinar about conscientious objection!

📅 December 9 (Tuesday)
🕒17:30 Bxl Time, 16:30 UK Time
🌐 Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Webinar “Europe is rearming once again: is our right to conscientious objection at risk?”
December 3, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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Registration is now open for our January planning weekend in Lancaster. Please register no later than the 26th of December so our logistics committee know how many people to expect!

Click here for more information and to register: yfgm.quaker.org.uk/yfgm-plannin...
January planning weekend Lancaster quaker meeting house 9th to the 11th january 2026 Registrations now open!
November 29, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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On Encounter Retreats we study a topic of social concern in a specific local context.

💬 That looks like:
- Speakers
- Discussions
- Skill-building activities

🏛️ We also enjoy:
- Cultural events, visits and activities
- Daily worship
- Free time

Find out more: qva.org.uk

#Quakers
Quaker Voluntary Action retreat participants work together around a table. A yellow venn diagram is overlaid with back text on a white background, which reads: What happens on an Encounter Retreat?
November 28, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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On our Working Retreat in Svartbäcken in Sweden last year, we spent time together:
🪵Building community
❤️Exploring the spiritual theme 'What does love require of us?'
🧹Doing practical work

QVA retreats are open to all. Find out more here: qva.org.uk/retreats/
#Quakers #Volunteering #SpiritualRetreat
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November 20, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Could you facilitate a QVA retreat?

Visit qva.org.uk/facilitators/ to download our Facilitator's Handbook and complete an Expression of Interest form. We look forward to getting to know you!

#QuakerRetreat #Quakers
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November 11, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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Do you know someone who'd like to share their financial skills & expertise? 👇 We're looking for a new Treasurer to join our team of Trustees.
qva.org.uk Quaker Voluntary Action @qva.org.uk · Oct 29
We're hiring! QVA is looking for a Treasurer to join our board of Trustees. You don't have to be a Quaker to apply.

We're a small but vibrant charity, ambitious about our future and keen to diversify our team. Details & how to apply: qva.org.uk/vacancies/

Please repost, we appreciate your help!
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November 10, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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If you thought being a charity trustee was all pain and no gain, think again!

Check out our latest blog post for #TrusteesWeek it's full of insights from QVA's Trustees. qva.org.uk/charity-trus...
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November 6, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Who do you picture when you think of a charity trustee?

For #TrusteesWeek 2025, our latest blog post:
🙅‍♀️ Dispels common misconceptions
🌟 Highlights the rewards of charity governance
💬 Shares insights from our board of trustees.

Check it out: qva.org.uk/charity-trus...

#charitytrustee #governance
Being a charity trustee: insights from QVA’s board of trustees
Who can be a charity trustee? Who do you picture when you think of a charity trustee? An older person who’s retired? Someone quite well off, […]
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November 4, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Q. Do I have to be a Quaker to go on a QVA retreat?
A. No - we welcome people of all faiths, and none.

Head over to our FAQs page for more: qva.org.uk/faqs/

#QuakerVoluntaryAction #Quakers #Volunteering
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October 30, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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Great question - looking forward to these responses!
quakeitup.bsky.social Quake It Up @quakeitup.bsky.social · Oct 30
If you were to deliver the Swarthmore Lecture, what would your topic be?
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October 30, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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We're hiring! QVA is looking for a Treasurer to join our board of Trustees. You don't have to be a Quaker to apply.

We're a small but vibrant charity, ambitious about our future and keen to diversify our team. Details & how to apply: qva.org.uk/vacancies/

Please repost, we appreciate your help!
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October 29, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Quaker Voluntary Action builds small teams that make a big impact, through volunteering Retreats in the UK, the rest of Europe, and the Middle East.

Find out more: qva.org.uk

#Quaker #Volunteering #Retreats
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October 28, 2025 at 11:52 AM