| Helping the voluntary sector support local communities.
Northampton Volunteering Centre (NVC) is an independent charitable company which supports individuals to volunteer and voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations in Northampton. In terms of volunteering, NVC supports individuals to find opportunities well matched to their requirements and to the needs of the organisation looking for help. NVC helps to develop VCS organisations by offering funding advice, policy documents and training which can include signposting to organisations with particular expertise. NVC can help provide volunteers and facilitate forums and networking. NVC is the Local Support and Development Organisation for Northampton and NVC Northants (part of NVC) is the Countywide Support and Development Organisation for Northamptonshire. |
Events calendar
| Wed Feb 22 The Stroke Association - taking blood pressure |
| Wed Feb 22 @08:00 - 05:00PM Alcohol Awareness and Initial Brief Advice |
| Wed Feb 22 @10:15 - Volunteer training for ENRYCH Northamptonshire |
NVC Northants - State of the sector report nvconline.org.uk
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Keeping us up to date:
We are in the process of updating our contacts database of Northamptonshire VCS organisations and groups.
Make sure that you aren't missing out on important updates by ensuring we have the correct details for your organisation. Click here to let us know that you are happy to receive a call confirming your details.
We are in the process of updating our contacts database of Northamptonshire VCS organisations and groups.
Make sure that you aren't missing out on important updates by ensuring we have the correct details for your organisation. Click here to let us know that you are happy to receive a call confirming your details.
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