Charity and Voluntary Sector

VSO: The Leaders in International Development (LiID) programme is a joint project between VSO, the National College for Leadership of Schools and Children's Services (NationalCollege), the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) and the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL).
 
The scheme, sponsored by the National College, enables 12 school leaders to spend 3 months sharing their skills with senior education colleagues in one of VSO’s education programmes.  Placements will start in mid-January 2011.  Each school will receive £5,000 to help cover the costs incurred during their secondment.
 
The UK benefits of the pilot scheme were independently evaluated and the full report can be downloaded below.  If you would like to take part in the programme please download the LiID application pack.  Applications must arrive at VSO by midday on the 14th May 2010.
Press release ~ Application Form 2010 ~ Application Information 2010CV Guidelines ~ Volunteer CV template ~ DCSF sponsored evaluation School Leadership scheme (3Mb)
 
TS – BRC: The annual search for Britain’s real life young superheroes has begun and the British Red Cross are relying on you to help them find them. Nominations have opened for the 2010 Humanitarian Citizen Awards, which celebrate the valuable contribution young people make to the lives of others – so if you know anyone who deserves this recognition, make sure to let them know by Friday 23 July.
 
The awards recognise both individuals & groups aged under-25 who have done something extraordinary to help others.  There are 4 categories: volunteering, first aid, fundraising and community action.
 
Last year’s winners include Vikki George from Surrey, who set up a charity called Post Pals to send cards, gifts & letters to seriously ill children. She beat ambassadors (a group from Norwich) who help other young people with eating disorders.  There was even a nomination for a three-year-old girl who helps her mother who has epilepsy.
Press release ~ Humanitarian Citizen Awards ~ Last year’s winners ~ Make your nominations now ~ BRC comic strip about the awards
Spotlight on women at Serco – Anita’s story