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WELCOME to the Spring issue of V News. As usual, we have lots of news and stories for you including one volunteer's account of the successful Volunteer Recruitment Evening they held in Manchester and another member's challenge to trek the Inca Trail for Parkinsons UK.
Also we have Olympic news - one CSSC employee has been accepted to volunteer in the run up, and we also have a story from one member who shares her Games Maker interview experience with us!
Enjoy the read, and if any of you have interesting volunteering stories to tell, tips to share or information to give, simply email me at: Louisa.richards@cssc.co.uk and I'll make sure something is included in the next issue of
V News due out in June.
Louisa Richards
V News Editor
Have you been successful in your bid to volunteer at London 2012 Olympics?
If so, we want to hear from you! Please get in touch by emailing me at Louisa.richards@cssc.co.uk. Don't worry if you haven't heard anything yet - interviews are being held anytime between now and early next year! Good luck everyone! In the meantime, see below for two early success stories:
Also, CSSC intends to support the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics including financial help for members selected as volunteers. Read more.
CSSC Volunteer has Olympic 2012 Games Maker interview!
Want to hear what happens at a Games Maker interview? Click here to find out how one of our members got on!
CSSC BDE becomes volunteer for 2012!
We are thrilled to announce that one of our own, Francis Smith, Business Development Executive for CSSC has been given a place as a volunteer for 2012!! Click here here to read more.
Interested in helping to shape CSSC going forward? Read more.
Trek the Inca Trail for Charity
This issue we hear from Jon Best (pictured above) who was diagnosed with Parkinsons three years ago. He has challenged himself to trek the Inca Trail later this year. Read his story here.
Time to leave. One volunteer's farewell letter.
Daniel Warden of Bournemouth AA writes to say goodbye. Click here to read his letter.
Volunteer Recruitment Evening - huge success!
Click here to read about Manchester AA's hugely successful volunteer recruitment evening.
Volunteer Expenses - How much can you claim?
Please take a few minutes to read our feature on what exactly you can claim back. Click here.
Certificate of Recognition
Three volunteers from the South West Region have received a Certificate of Recognition. Click here to find out who.
We would like to encourage other people to nominate volunteers in their area. Click here to find out how and to fill out a nominations form.
CSSC Volunteer Recruitment Service - Volunteers required
Click here to see the current volunteer vacancies.
Welcome to our new volunteers:
A big welcome and thank you to all these members who have recently taken up new volunteer roles! Click here to find out who they are.
Volunteer Mileage Rate
The current rate is 22p per mile. The next review will be conducted in June 2011.
Have you got your CSSC ICE (In Case of Emergency) card?
CSSC recognises that very occasionally serious incidents happen at events and that a volunteer may need advice, support or assistance to resolve the situation. Also, CSSC has a responsibility to let the Cabinet Press Office know if there is likely to be press interest following an incident at a CSSC event. With much of CSSC's programme taking place outside of the working day, an ICE card enables you to pass information to senior CSSC staff 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you don't have an ICE card or would like more information please contact Lorraine Mclaughlan, Customer Service Manager 01494 888447, email: lorraine.mclaughlan@cssc.co.uk
Photo requests
A quick request from Head Office: If any volunteers wish us to use specific pictures/photos for posters and other design work, please will you supply us with the written permission from the copyright holder in order for us to use the photos lawfully. Thank you!
Volunteer Details
In order to maintain our volunteer information as accurately as possible we have a request for an update of current information. Please click here to read more and to open the form you would need to fill in.
Make a Difference!
If you have a real bug for volunteering, one of our Civil Service partner companies, the Civil Service Retirement Fellowship (CSRF), is always on the lookout for new volunteers. Click here to read more.
Family Fun Day - Volunteers needed!
Family Fun Day and Amateur Rugby Festival at the Metropolitan Police Sports Ground in East Molesey, Surrey on Saturday May 14th 2011. Supporting Help For Heroes. Volunteers (and guests!) needed. Click here for more information.
Keep your CSSC Membership for life!
Don't forget that even if you leave the civil service for a new job, on retirement or any other reason, you can retain your CSSC membership and continue to benefit from all the discounts and activities we organise for you for the rest of your life! Spread the word and let other colleagues in the civil service know about the great benefits of CSSC membership and you could help them save money too. For more information visit: www.cssc.co.uk or call: 01494 888444. Or click here to see our new leaflet with more information about this. Insert link to new leaflet.
Click here to enter a new competition we are running for CSSC members only. Insert link to story below.
The CSSC Games 2011
You may have missed the deadline to volunteer at The CSSC Games this year, however, there's still plenty of time to apply as a participant! Click here to read more.
Civil Service in the English Regions Project
A new project has just been launched to all civil servants with the aim of encouraging people to try some of CSSC's Members' Offers for a limited period and then take up full membership. Click here for more info.
Annual Conference 2011
Annual Conference will be held on 13 and 14 June 2011 at the Bristol Marriott. All Conference Invites were sent out in February. Please ensure that your particular part of the organisation is represented by discussing who is best placed to attend amongst your committee. Any queries, contact Sharon.ashby@cssc.co.uk
Notification of Regional Conferences for 2011
Click here for dates and venues if this year's Regional Conferences.
2011 South and South East CSSC Games Common Subsidy Policy
The South & South East Regions have agreed a Region wide policy to provide financial assistance to CSSC members taking part in the 2011 CSSC Games. The policy is aimed at establishing a consistent level of support to members across the Region and in doing so promoting an increased level of participation in the Games. Full details of how and how much can be claimed can be found on the Guidance Notes, click here.
I hope you have enjoyed this issue of V News. Any feedback is always appreciated. If you have a volunteering story that you would like to share with all our other volunteers, either drop me an email or a letter (details below) and I will be in touch. Thank you!
Copy deadline for the next issue of V News is Friday 17 June 2011. Copy should be sent to our editor: Louisa Richards at louisa.richards@cssc.co.uk or by post to the address below.
V News is issued by email to the Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer of each affiliated organisations and all other members known to be CSSC volunteers.
Please forward V News to other volunteers within your association. If you would like a copy of V News sent to another email address, or to add other receivers to V News please click here.
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