Lisa Martinali

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BBC Asian Network creates new Coronavirus advice videos in South Asian languages to target vaccine disinformation

BBC Asian Network is targeting disinformation and conspiracy theories surrounding the Covid-19 vaccines with a new series of videos in five different languages.
#TELLYOURSTORY campaign for change!

Last year, the world witnessed the impact of race and racism within society and in sport. We know that things must change and that we need to seize this opportunity to listen, learn and work with all communities to shape the future.
2021 Voluntary Sector and Volunteering Research Conference: Leadership, Diversity, and Civil Society

The 2021 Voluntary Sector Studies Network invites you to save the date for the 2021 Voluntary Sector and Volunteering Research Conference, delivered in partnership with BVSC. The theme for this year’s conference is ‘Leadership, Diversity, and Civil Society’. More details, including the full call for papers and details of the New Researchers session will be released soon.
Re-Connect Project Officer (freelance/sessional work)

Wild Oyster, Closing date 10 February 2021

Peter Rookes

Trustee
Jonathan Driffill

Chair

Updated guidance and FAQs for Voluntary, Community Faith and Social Enterprises

BVSC has updated guidance and FAQs to help VCFSE sector organisations to understand what is permissible under the current current national lockdown restrictions which came into force on 5 January 2021.
Covid-19 Vaccinations now being rolled out for social care staff

The COVID-19 vaccination is now being offered to all health and social care workers, regardless of role. For those who have not already booked an appointment for the first dose, it is strongly recommended that you get vaccinated as soon as possible.
Are you passionate about diverse children's books?

We are seeking volunteers to help deliver our online sessions encouraging families to enjoy diverse books.
Call out to stand in solidarity around the real causes of England's housing emergency

Baobab Women’s Project and Shelter Birmingham have come together to develop a statement of solidarity which puts the record straight about the causes of the housing emergency.
Volunteer Co-ordinator

The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham & The Black Country, Closing date 8 February
Census 2021 jobs

A range of jobs available to support the once-in-a-decade survey.
Veg advocates sought for the Food Foundation's Peas Please initiative

Peas Please is about making it easier for people to eat more veg both for a healthy body and a healthy planet. By working with farmers, high street food chains, restaurants, supermarkets, governments and people like YOU, all at the same time, we can make sure everyone can eat enough veg.
Head of Multiple Disadvantage

Closing date 20 January 2021
Increasing access to lateral flow rapid result testing for C19 in Birmingham

Birmingham City Council is leading the rapid deployment of testing in the community at scale and is working with BVSC to explore the appetite for community organisations to host and run fixed community based testing sites.
Covid-19 Webinar for the BAME Community (Vaccinations)

On the 18th February at 6pm, First Class Legacy & Dr Justin Varney are hosting a Q&A session for the BAME community. The main topic of focus will be the Covid vaccination, and over the hour long session you will be given the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.