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The RCC collates information from a wide variety of local, regional and national sources to help keep local voluntary and community organisations informed of policy issues, funding opportunities, training and events etc.

A few of these are listed below and in the Funding News and Training and Events sections and all the information is available in the RCC News and Information Sheets available via the link below.

Rural Services Officer

Salary £25,320 per annum, fixed term 3 year contract from start date

This is an excellent opportunity to join the RCC’s rural team, playing a key part in delivering the RCC’s efforts to improve outreach service in rural areas. The role has both a clear operational element focusing on delivery of the Rural Access to Services Programme and a strategic aspect.

Ideally, you will need:

A broad understanding of a range of public service issues
Experience of working with a variety of partners at different levels from public sector departmental heads to community groups and activists
Demonstrable project management experience, report writing, operation and co-ordinating skills
Experience of community development work
A broad understanding of the Isle of Wight’s social and economic needs with specific regard to its rural areas
Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of Town and Parish Councils

The successful candidate will be required to work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends. A CRB (Criminal Record Bureau) clearance will be required for this post.

If you are interested in this post, please phone 01983 524058, call at the RCC Offices or download all details from the RCC website here

VOLUNTARY & COMMUNITY SECTOR NETWORK SUPPORT OFFICER

Salary £22,845 per annum (pro-rata), fixed term 3 year contract from start date
22.5 hrs per week to be worked on a flexible basis

This is an excellent opportunity to join the CVS team within the RCC to provide co-ordination, administration and development support to the networks that make up the Voluntary Sector Cabinet.

Ideally, you will need:

a broad understanding of the voluntary community sector and experience in community development
good communication skills both verbal and written
the ability to work with a range of issues and partners at the same time
good partnership working and facilitative skills
ability to use Microsoft packages, databases and the web

The successful candidate will be required to work flexibly and varied hours from week to week, including some evenings and weekends. A CRB (Criminal Record Bureau) clearance will be required for this post.

If you are interested in this post, please phone 01983 524058, call at the RCC Offices or download all details from the RCC website here

Voluntary Sector Development Day

11th August, Northwood House, 9.30 – 1.00

Everyone is cordially invited to attend this important event that will help to shape the new Voluntary Sector Strategy, including approaches to commissioning and contracting and will try to identify new ways in which voluntary and community groups can work together more.
The morning will include:
• ‘Developing relationships’ presentation by Sarah Mitchell, Head of Community Services
• The results of the first stage consultation on the new Voluntary Sector Strategy.
• The views and thoughts of voluntary sector organizations on partnership working and other issues as given in a recent survey.
• Break out sessions to discuss the results of these two pieces of work and ways forward

For further information about the event please contact Martin Johnson, Partnerships, IWC, martin.johnson@iow.gov.uk or on 823825 or Michael Bulpitt, CEO RCC, Michael.bulpitt@iwrcc.org.uk or on 524058
Should you wish to attend this event please contact:
Nigel Parrish, nigel.parrish@iwrcc.org.uk or phone 524058

Ensuring an Environment for a Thriving Third Sector on the Island ‘A Draft Strategy for Consultation’

The Island’s Compact Strategy Group is leading the development of a strategy and a revitalised Local Compact. The group is comprised of representatives of: the Isle of Wight Council, Voluntary Sector Cabinet, Isle of Wight NHS Primary Care Trust and Isle of Wight Rural Community Council.

This work is being supported by the Island Strategic Partnership (ISP) which has agreed that that ensuring an environment for a thriving third sector on the Island is a key priority and a Local Area Agreement (LAA) target.

Have your say

The consultation will begin with everyone having the opportunity to influence the final strategy by providing comment on a development draft which is available either on the Eco Island website:
http://www.eco-island.org.uk/our_place/themes_and_actions/voluntarysectorstrategy.aspx

Or on the RCC website:
http://www.iwrcc.org.uk/36/view_article/180/Voluntary_Sector_Strategy_Draft.aspx

This first phase consultation will be open until 25th July with further opportunities to influence the strategy available later in the summer.

Projects which improve community life could be in line for a cash prize, thanks to the 15th Isle of Wight Community Action Awards.

Large or small voluntary groups involved in their community can enter the competition, which is run by the Rural Community Council (RCC) and sponsored by the IW Charitable Trust and the County Press.
Last year’s competition was won by Angel Radio, the station that provides music for the Island’s older generation. In second place was the IW Parkinson’s Disease Society and third was East Cowes Sunday Youth Football Club. As in previous years, there is a £6,000 prize pot to be given to the shortlisted finalists.
Janet Short, of the RCC, said: “We are hoping it will be even bigger and better than last year and we are looking to attract 50 entries.”
The closing date is August 11, with judges whittling entries down to 18 the next day.
Judging will take place on September 11 and 12, and the awards will be presented on October 1 at Quay Arts.

Details of this years awards can be downloaded directly from the RCC website here

The Community Action Awards 2008 application form can be downloaded directly from the RCC website here

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