JVN Blog

It is no secret that in order to get the most out of people in their job, you need to find someone to fit the job description. You wouldn’t invite a history graduate to speak at a nuclear physics conference, and you wouldn’t send a fisherman to fight a fire. Why not? Because they aren’t […]

This week’s blog contains important information from the National Council for Voluntary Organsiations‘ Chief Executive, Sir Stuart Etherington. Please take our time to read this and support the NCVO’s new campaign, Back Britain’s Charities. Together we can set the Third Sector on the road to recovery. “On 13th November 2012, NCVO released the results of […]

As he prepares to leave JVN, Intern Mike takes a frank look at the world of internships

Why having the freedom to volunteer is so very precious – JVN’s Pesach Spring Newsletter 2012

Jewish food and volunteering – could there be a better recipe for a happy life?

JVN team and volunteers give the gift of their time at Jewish Living Expo – and get Eric Pickles MP to as well…!

When it comes to volunteering, it’s certainly not grim up North, JVN visits Manchester

It’s just a few months to go before London 2012 and volunteers are right at the heart of the action. Here, London 2012’s Elizabeth tells us all about her fantastic volunteering role helping to transform London.

As we approach Purim, the festival of giving, Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner shares her story of volunteering and giving time together as a family.

In our second post celebrating young people volunteering for Student Volunteering Week 2012 – we’re certainly v inspired by our friends Team v!