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Celebrating the power of volunteering in Somerset

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Join our Board of Trustees!

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“You said, we did” – Our 2024/25 Impact Report is here

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SkillShare partnership with Somerset Chamber

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Events

Cultivating Connections: community food event

Location: Yeovil
Saturday, 15 November
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Volunteer Coordinators’ Forum

Location: Frome
Monday, 17 November
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Heading Upstream: Somerset Convention 2025

Location: Bridgwater
Wednesday, 19 November
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Coffee & Connect for Fundraisers

Location: Taunton
Thursday, 20 November
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Training

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Navigating Complexity: A Course in System Leadership

Location: Somerset
Tuesday, 11 November
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Enabling Conversations Around Cannabis, Alcohol and Vaping

Location: Online
Thursday, 20 November

Evidencing Need and Impact: why your work matters

Location: Online
Thursday, 20 November
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Lunch & Learn: Somerset VCFSE Insights Hub Information Workshop

Location: Online
Tuesday, 25 November
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Charity jobs

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Finance Manager

£34,500–£44,500 (pro rata)
Closing date: Friday, 14 November
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Marketing Officer

£16 per hour
Closing date: Thursday, 20 November
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Events Manager

£30-£34k per annum
Closing date: Friday, 21 November
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Communications Manager

£30,000 FTE
Closing date: Sunday, 23 November
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