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Welcome to our Volunteer Centre newsletter. We are grateful for the ongoing support of volunteers, constituting the backbone of our communities. Volunteering for all the fantastic organisations and community groups in the local areas. We aim to support all…

Everyone at Communities 1st hopes you had a wonderful Christmas time, and that you have had a well-earned rest. We would like to thank everyone who has been conducting Christmas calls and visits to help ease people's loneliness this Christmas time. You have all worked so hard to bring light to…

Happy New year! We are starting the new year with additions to our training calendar. If you love your garments but are unable to wear them as they need mending, join our "Make Do and Mend" course. This in person session will give participants simple hands-on…

Everyone at Communities 1st hopes you had a wonderful Christmas time, and that you have had a well earned rest. We would like to thank everyone who has been conducting Christmas calls and visits to help ease people's loneliness this Christmas time. You have all worked so hard to bring light to…

With another year almost concluded, and Christmas just around the corner, Communities 1st would like to wish you a very happy Christmas, and a wonderful New Year. We hope that whatever you choose to do brings you enjoyment, that you have a restful festive period.  We would like to…

Welcome to our Volunteer Centre newsletter. We are grateful for the ongoing support of volunteers, constituting the backbone of our communities. Volunteering for all the fantastic organisations and community groups in the local areas. We aim to support all volunteers…

December is a month of celebrations and cheer! It is also the time to reflect as another year comes to an end and a new year begins. As the shopping frenzy continues well into the new year, join us on our Shopping on a Budget session. This session will help you shop…

It’s almost impossible to think Christmas is just next week! Time has flown by so quickly. We are busily finalising our friendly Christmas calls and door-to-door visits for people who would otherwise be alone this festive season. We know many people struggle with loneliness and…

We hope you are all staying safe in the cold weather and the snow we have had recently. Please ensure you wrap up warm during any volunteering activities that require you to be outside. Check the Met Office website to keep up to date on weather forcasts and warnings.  We…

This week we would like to highlight two important campaigns. "Human Rights Day" will be remembered on the 10th of December and this year's theme is "75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights". You can find out more about it here.  On the 12th, we will…

With the weather getting colder and gritters out at night, I hope you're keeping warm and taking the necessary precautions to ensure your safety when travelling. Check the Met Office website to keep up to date on weather forcasts and warnings, and remember to wrap up when…

Welcome to our Volunteer Centre newsletter. We are grateful for the ongoing support of volunteers, constituting the backbone of our communities. Volunteering for all the fantastic organisations and community groups in the local areas. We aim to support all volunteers…

December has arrived! This year Communities1st is organising friendly Christmas calls and door-to-door visits for people who would otherwise be alone this festive season. Although this will be an exciting time for many of us - we are mindful that many people struggle with loneliness and…

This week volunteers helped at our gift wrapping event at our office in Ver House. With your help we have prepared 84 gifts that are now ready to hand out to members of the community who are receiving our door step visits this year. Thank you for all your hard work!  Our Christmas…

Nearly two years ago we started recruiting volunteers to help at vaccination centres and the response was amazing. You have delivered thousands of hours to support the campaign to deliver vaccinations to the residents of Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and West Essex.…

There are more great opportunities this coming week to build our awareness of issues affecting our community through key health campaigns. "16 Days of Action Against Domestic Violence" takes place from today until 10th of December. If you or someone you know needs any help or support…

Welcome to our Volunteer Centre newsletter. We are grateful for the ongoing support of volunteers, constituting the backbone of our communities. Volunteering for all the fantastic organisations and community groups in the local areas.   To say thank you for all your hard…

This week we have added another exciting training course! Shopping on a budget will help you shop smarter by looking at your current shopping habits and identifying areas where savings can be made. As part of a nationwide project called Multiply this course is free for adults…

Next week Communities 1st will be running a stall at the Hatfield Christmas Light Switch On event. Shifts run from 12pm - 3pm, and 3pm - 6pm so there will be plenty of time before or after to join in the festive fun yourself. These shifts are bookable from your dashboard. Staff will be…

We have a great opportunity to build our awareness of issues affecting our community through key health campaigns. This November it's Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, an excellent way to show support for people living with this condition is to sign up to "Walk 30k".  …