JVN Blog

What is a Trustee and How do I become one? Nicky Goldman, CEO of JVN, Penny Wilson CEO of Getting on Board and Michelle Janes, Co-Chief Executive of the JLC and Executive Director of Lead   The value charities bring to our society is widely known and we have seen this even more so throughout the pandemic, […]

Volunteers sustain communities, and more than that they allow them to thrive.  It is something I have always believed and it is something that is more evident than ever as the current lockdown situation has magnified the number of volunteers reaching out to offer support to family, friends, neighbours and complete strangers in ways that […]

This Pesach, Jewish people all over the world will be asking, how is this night different from all other nights? Four people in particular will be asking themselves: HOW WAS THIS YEAR DIFFERENT FROM ALL OTHER YEARS? — This year, Jacob and his mum helped prepare lunch on December 25th at The Manna at St […]

Eyes Down for JVN Bingo! On Sunday 10 March JVN held its first Bingo Evening with a professional Bingo Caller.  The event sold out and was a great success with lovely prizes of wine and chocolates courtesy of The Walnut Tree!  Many of our wonderful volunteers attended and brought their friends along to enjoy and […]

There is a famous saying about #volunteers: “Volunteers are worthless not because they are no good but,  because the work they do is impossible to cost out – its priceless.” Traditionally, most people volunteer because they will be making a difference to the lives of others, while also generating benefits for themselves – greater confidence, […]

Take a look at the ultimate volunteering role – The job is 24/7. There’s a zero hours contract with no guaranteed time off or holidays. There’s no sick pay and you must keep going even when you are literally dead on your feet. You must be able to multi task and give 100% energy, effort […]

You know those little things that make your day. Those simple tasks that go smoothly, a smile, a nice gesture… They just seem to make such a big difference. Life is in the little details. Ongoing small gestures can mean so much more than one grand display of love. Simple everyday tasks throughout the week/month […]

The start of the centenary of World War One is upon us, a conflict that changed the world forever. The sacrifices made and service given across society will be reflected upon by people in the UK and far beyond. The impact of 1914-1918 is still evident today; war memorials stand guard in towns and villages […]

#Microvolunteering This year JVN will be adding a bit of a twist to their #YoniJesner Awards. We won’t just be celebrating volunteering that night but we’ll be doing some too!  We believe that, if all participants join in, this will be the single largest ever instance of volunteering in one location in the Jewish community! […]

#Charities & #SocialMedia DO mix  Charities often struggle when it comes to marketing – they either need a wealthy benefactor to fund it, be a household name so donations can be syphoned off to different budgets, or to rely on a partnership or two with well-known brands that will tell their story for them. Social […]