JVN Blog

Incase you haven’t heard – the humble little city of London is hosting the 2012 Games. Now, you may me wondering why we’re telling you this little piece of trivia. Well, JVN has exciting news. You have the opportunity to play a major part in the Olympic Games. Boris Johnson, Mayor of London, is looking […]

Recently published in The Jewish Chronicle’s JC Celebrations Magazine. By Simon Rocker. Fundraising is a vital part of any charity’s work, but there is something else which is just as precious: time. No charity could do without the countless unpaid hours contributed by its dedicated squadrons of volunteers, from those who trudge across icy pavements […]

In today’s rapidly changing society you have to be smarter, slicker and much more media savvy if you wish to engage volunteers to your organisations, the Director of Jewish Volunteering Network (JVN) Leonie Lewis informed the first gathering of Volunteer coordinators at a forum at Heathlands Village this week. Volunteering has been proved not only […]

Mitzvah Day 2010 is taking place on Sunday November 21st 2010 – only three weeks to go!! Hundreds of projects are taking place all over the country to help the homeless, improve the environment and bring a little joy where it is needed. Sounds good? Sounds good! Mitzvah Day isn’t about fundraising – it’s about […]