LAURA Hudson, ngage Volunteer Coordinator said “Volunteers can make such a difference to many groups and organisations in Thurrock, and we wanted to say thank you for all the hard work and commitment that volunteers have given to ngage, whether it is has been within the ngage office or helping at our events or projects.
HUNDREDS of people living and working in Tilbury have been taking part in a Let’s talk about Tilbury’ survey to support future proposals for the area.
ngage – the community organisation and volunteer centre for Thurrock – has arranged the survey, talking with local people and helping them put their ideas and thoughts forward.
VOLUNTEERS’ Week is an annual celebration of the fantastic contribution that millions of volunteers make across the UK – and it’s taking place from the 1-7 June 2013.
ngage – the community organisation and Volunteer Centre for Thurrock – would like to say a big thank you to all the people who currently volunteer in Thurrock. They want to encourage Thurrock organisations who use volunteers to recognise the valuable contribution that their volunteers are making, and to ensure that they also say a big thank you.
ngage Volunteer Centre THURROCK are holding a free drop in Volunteer Recruitment Fayre to assist local residents in finding volunteering opportunities in Thurrock. The event is being held Thursday 23rd May, between 5pm – 8pm at the Beehive, West Street, Grays, Essex. (Please note: entrance to the building will be via the car park at [...]
Annette Lewis, community worker for ngage said “It was an extremely cold and snowy day, but this didn’t stop people from coming along and helping to plant the new shrubs. We were amazed to see how much was achieved on the day. Aswell as planting, we also held an Easter Egg hunt and had 3 lucky winners and everyone received a smaller egg just taking part”.
THE new April-July 2013 ACE training programme is now taking enrolments. It offers FREE bitesize courses ranging from First Aid to Job Interview Skills.
Jacqui Payne, Programme Manager for ngage said “More and more people across Thurrock are taking advantage of these free trainings, they are very popular and I would encourage anyone to book early to avoid disappointment”.
ngage, the community organisation, is encouraging people who either live or work in Tilbury to take part in a ‘Let’s talk about Tilbury’ survey to look at future plans for the town. As part of proposals for the regeneration of Thurrock, the council has identified five areas across Thurrock as priorities for action and investment.
ngage Volunteer Centre Thurrock are looking for a new volunteer Coordinator to run their successful newly accredited volunteer service in Thurrock.
Jacqui Payne, Programme Manager for ngage said “We have an opening for a new volunteer coordinator whose role will be to build on the excellent work that has been achieved to date. We are looking for someone who has experience in working with volunteers, and can support the on-going strategic development of new volunteer services within the Centre”.
NGAGE, the community organisation and volunteer centre for Thurrock, recently held two ‘Love to plant days’ in partnership with Thurrock Council on the Garrison Estate in Purfleet. Local residents and volunteers were asked to get involved in the events which coincided with Valentine’s day, to help with the planting of 500 new trees for the estate and were able to name a tree for the one they loved.
THE newly accredited ngage Volunteer Centre has been successfully operating since July 2011 and is in the process of recruiting a new Volunteer coordinator.
THE ngage Volunteer Centre are holding a ‘New Year, New You’ free drop-in coffee morning for residents on Friday 18th January between 10.30am – 12.30pm at the Beehive, West Street, Grays, Essex.
Julie Rawson, Volunteer Coordinator for ngage said “Our New Year, New You Coffee Morning will be a perfect way for residents who are considering volunteering in 2013, to find out more by talking to ngage and other people already volunteering in Thurrock. We will have lots of free cakes and refreshments available, and our coffee mornings are very informal and have a lovely friendly atmosphere”.
