After 10 years of working for MEV and previously the Commonwealth Games, the time has come for Mark and Chris to move on. As of Thursday 3rd March (Mark) and Friday 4th March (Chris) we will both be leaving the employment of Manchester City Council.
These past 10 years have been a wonderful experience for both of us, we have learnt so much and been given the opportunity to work with many fantastic people from all walks of life. We will greatly miss being part of such a talented, committed and fun team, as well as our every day communications with our many lovely and dedicated volunteers.
We do hope that the work we have done for MEV has been of use to you, our volunteers. We both feel very proud to have been able to support so many of you into various training courses and employment, as well as countless volunteering opportunities.
Please be assured that this does not mean the end of MEV, as Kristian Dodsworth, the current Project Officer will continue in his role, providing quality opportunities and support for the hundreds of volunteers on our database.
Kristian will be responsible for the day to day volunteering operations, so from today all enquiries should be sent to kd@mev.org.uk / k.dodsworth@manchester.gov.uk or via calling 0161 234 1532.
Since the central team will reduce by two thirds, MEV will have a reduced capacity. We would therefore ask that you please be patient during this period of transition. For those of you who have Internet access, it would help Kristian greatly if you could use the website as a means of adding interest in events and, most importantly, recording your hours.
Finally, we would like to thank you all for your support over the last 10 years, and wish you all the very best for the future.
Kindest Regards
Mark and Chris
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I am currently studying at Manchester Metropolitan University for a degree in Events Management. As part of my course, I am required to undertake an investigation into an area of my interest and write a report based on my findings. I would like to understand what motivates individuals to undertake volunteering and also gain some appreciation as to what might discourage increased or continued support. As part of the study I intend to examine the reasons why individuals choose to volunteer and also what occurs when there are motivation issues during the volunteering.
I would be grateful if you were able to assist me with my investigation by completing this questionnaire. I can assure you that it will only take a few minutes to complete and your completed questionnaire will remain anonymous and confidential. Only I and my tutor will see the results of this questionnaire. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to ask me.
To take part in the survey please visit http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZB7762S
Many Thanks, Louise Duckett
WE NEED MORE FANS!!!! MEV Official wants to keep up with you on Facebook.
To find us on Facebook, visit www.mev.org.uk/facebook or www.facebook.com/mevofficial
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I am currently studying at Manchester Metropolitan University for a degree in Events Management. As part of my course, I am required to undertake an investigation into an area of my interest and write a report based on my findings.
I would like to understand what motivates individuals to undertake volunteering and also gain some appreciation as to what might discourage increased or continued support. As part of the study I intend to examine the reasons why individuals choose to volunteer and also what occurs when there are motivation issues during the volunteering.
I would be grateful if you were able to assist me with my investigation by completing this questionnaire. I can assure you that it will only take a few minutes to complete and your completed questionnaire will remain anonymous and confidential.
Only I and my tutor will see the results of this questionnaire. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to ask me.
To take part in the survey please visit http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZB7762S
Many Thanks, Louise Duckett
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The MEV office will be open until 4pm on Friday 24 December and will reopen on Tuesday 4 January 2011.
Our answer machine service will be available on 0161 234 1530 between Monday 27 December and Monday 3 January. During these times you can leave us a message with your contact details and a member of staff will contact you when the service re-opens.
You can also e-mail us on info@mev.org.uk. Alternatively, if you would like to speak to a member of the Economic Development Unit team, please call 0161 234 1515.
We would just like to take this opportunity to say Thank You for supporting MEV throughout the year and would like to wish you a happy and safe holiday!
Dear Volunteers
How would you like your own unique Manchester Event Volunteers e-mail address? We have had found that occasionally our e-mails are directed to your spam or junk inbox we have decided that it may be useful for us to communicate differently.
You can still keep your existing e-mail account (e.g. hotmail, aol, tiscali, btbroadband etc) but you could set up a unique MEV account for all your volunteering activity. This would allow the team to ensure that you receive all your mails from us and you have and you could interact with event organisers safe in the knowledge that they will know that the e-mail is from a unique MEV volunteer!!!
If you do not have access to a computer or know of friends and family who do, why not set an e-mail address for yourself so you can keep up to date with last minute opportunities.
Ideally we would like you to set up an e-mail address with your full name as opposed to nicknames e.g. you could have your.name@volunteersdoitbetter.org.uk.
To set up your new account please email Chris at cb@mev.org.uk or call 0161 234 1531. Please include your preferred password for your new account, and we will email you with your new email address, and details of how to use it. You can change the password given once the account has been set up.
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Download the lastest version at http://www.mev.org.uk/newsletter
Dear Colleagues, the MEV Volunteer Discussion Group has been rearranged for:
Thursday 16th December 2010
6.30pm - 8.30pm
Please confirm or decline your attendance as soon as possible as this will give us ample time to order the right amount of food and refreshments for the evening.
If you would like to attend please contact Mark on 0161 234 1530 or e-mail mp@mev.org.uk
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Dear Colleagues, the MEV Volunteer Discussion Group has been rearranged for:
Thursday 16th December 2010
6.30pm - 8.30pm
Please confirm or decline your attendance as soon as possible as this will give us ample time to order the right amount of food and refreshments for the evening.
If you would like to attend please contact Mark on 0161 234 1530 or e-mail mp@mev.org.uk
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The new MEV website has now been live for just over 4 months, since August 2010. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone that has taken part in helping us make the new site a success.
We are aware that some parts the site, such as the new discussion forums are still underused, so we'd like to ask you to take a look at www.mev.org.uk/discussions and help to contribute to the discussions.
We are also trying to build a community of volunteers through volunteer profiles, so we'd be very grateful if you could update yours, as well as update your status to let other volunteers know what you've been doing!
If you need any help using any of the site, please feel free to get in touch with Chris at cb@mev.org.uk.
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We are planning another Reward and Recognition event in early 2011 following our successful volunteer celebration in March where MEV volunteers attended Manchester Town Hall to receive their certificates and badges.
The Volunteer Reward and Recognition Programme was developed in October 2006 to reward volunteers for the invaluable time they give to MEV and Host Organisations. You can, of course, choose whether or not to take part but should you wish to, you can record the number of hours you spend helping out at events and other opportunities. Once you have reached certain milestones you will be rewarded accordingly with various items such as certificates, pin badges and more!
We can only accredit events which have been advertised in the MEV newsletter or website.
1 To receive your first certificate and pin badge, you must have recorded a minimum of 50 hours volunteering...............all you have to do is complete your Event Record forms and send it to us as soon as possible.
2 If you HAVEN'T started logging your hours you can start now by inputting your hours on your profile, downloading the form from the MEV website at www.mev.org.uk/content/documents/ or by contacting Kristian on 0161 234 1532 / kd@mev.org.uk who can post or e-mail copies to you.
3 If you already record your volunteering hours keep on adding to increase your total and achieve more certificates!
To attend the event, please call Kristian on 0161 234 1532 or e-mail kd@mev.org.uk to register your interest or visit your volunteer profile at www.mev.org.uk
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The change of policy is in relation to a communications issue and particularly to ensure that everyone, regardless of whether they have e-mail access, receive communication from event organisers.
From September 2010 MEV only provides host organisations with your postal address details and therefore, no telephone numbers or e-mail addresses will be provided. In future, host organisations will need to plan the recruitment of volunteers well in advance, so information can be distributed in time for the opportunity. The host organisation will be responsible for contacting you once you have registered an interest to confirm details of the opportunity and any specific information relating to your role.
MEV will promote events via its website, newsletter, weekly organisers update and also direct mailings where appropriate and in all cases the central team will have an initial meeting with the host organisation in order to clarify details regarding the opportunity.
From this point onwards, it will be the host organisation's responsibility to:
Contact Volunteers as soon as possible before their event
Prepare a work specification for volunteers detailing activities to be undertaken
Highlight hours / shift patterns / rosters as appropriate
Prepare management and supervision arrangements for volunteers
Look at any specific requirements (dietary, role modifications for people with limited mobility etc)
Undertake any necessary health and safety checks/risk assessments
It is volunteers responsibility to:
Show interest in events/opportunities via the MEV team (either by post, e-mail or phone)
Ensure you inform the MEV team in advance if you have not had any communication from the host organisation
Confirm your attendance with the Event Organiser or inform the MEV team if you cannot attend an event
Attend your allocated shifts.
Adhere to the MEV Volunteer Code of Conduct
Please note that any data that are passed on from the MEV Team are done so with you're a greement. Organisations can only use this information in connection with the specific event for which you have expressed an interest and should not pass data on to third parties, nor should they be used for the purposes of direct recruitment to other events with which host
organisations might be involved (including the same event in following months or years).
Organisations receiving information about you from MEV must ensure that they comply with the Data Protection Act 1998.
For more information on this policy please contact the MEV team on 0161 234 1530
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The Orange RockCorps celebrates all volunteer activity. Anyone aged 16 or over who has volunteered four hours or more in the last six months is eligible for a reward. Currently we are offering £30 to spend at Ticketmaster but only until the end of December, so hurry!
Just go to www.orangerockcorps.co.uk and sign in or register. Under 'The Collective' click 'Share your Story'. Fill out the form, submit, and once we validate it you will receive your gift card.
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We are planning another Reward and Recognition event following our successful volunteer celebration in March where MEV volunteers attended Manchester Town Hall to receive their certificates and badges.
The Volunteer Reward and Recognition Programme was developed in October 2006 to reward volunteers for the invaluable time they give to MEV and Host Organisations. You can, of course, choose whether or not to take part but should you wish to, you can record the number of hours you spend helping out at events and other opportunities. Once you have reached certain milestones you will be rewarded accordingly with various items such as certificates, pin badges and more!
50 hours of volunteering - Bronze Award
100 hours of volunteering - Silver Award
200 hours of volunteering - Gold Award
300 hours of volunteering - Platinum Award
500 hours of volunteering - Special Achievement Award
We can only accredit events which have been generated through the MEV newsletter or website.
1 To receive your first certificate and pin badge, you must have recorded a minimum of 50 hours volunteering...............all you have to do is complete your Event Record forms and send it to us as soon as possible.
2 If you HAVEN'T started logging your hours you can start now by inputting your hours on your profile, opening the attachment at the end of this e-mail, downloading the form from the MEV website at www.mev.org.uk/content/documents/ or by contacting Kristian on 0161 234 1532 / kd@mev.org.uk who can post or e-mail copies to you.
3 If you already record your volunteering hours keep on adding to increase your total and achieve more certificates!
4 To receive your first certificate and pin badge, you must have recorded a minimum of 50 hours volunteering...............all you have to do is complete your Event Record forms and send it to us as soon as possible.
To attend the event, please call Kristian on 0161 234 1532 or e-mail kd@mev.org.uk to register your interest or visit your volunteer profile at www.mev.org.uk
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One of our regular volunteers has suggested creating MEV discussion groups where people can get together to talk about how they are getting on with volunteering, how the MEV service could be improved or just to exchange ideas? It would also be a great way for new and existing volunteers to get to know more people and could perhaps develop into other areas (e.g. a social network).
This could be a monthly, bi monthly or quarterly meeting, led by volunteers for volunteers. The MEV team can be involved in all or some of the meetings but this would be the decision for the volunteer group to make.
Any recommendations could be fed back to the MEV team for implementation to make the service better.
If you would be interested in taking part in regular discussion groups, or even as a one off to get something off your chest, please call Krisitan on 0161 234 1532 or register your interest in the usual way.
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GETTING INVOLVED WITH EVENTS:
If you are experiencing difficulty with organisers not contacting you before an event, please contact the Central Team before the event starts on 0161 234 1532 and we can find out what's happening for you. The lack of contact may just be an oversight on the organisers behalf and can usually be rectified by the MEV team.
REGISTERING YOUR INTEREST IN EVENTS:
Not only can you sign up for event online but you can do it by post. However, the cheapest and quickest is to register your interest by phone, just call us on 0161 234 1532 and we can add your interest on the database immediately!
CHANGE OF PERSONAL DETAILS:
If you have recently changed address, e-mail or phone number please let us know and we can update your details on our central database. This will ensure that you can be contacted easily when you register for an activity or event.
MEV HANDBOOK:
You can download a copy of the new MEV Handbook from the "Useful Documents" section or click on the following link http://www.mev.org.uk/documents
Alternatively, If you would like a postal copy of the please call 0161 234 1532 and we can send one to you.
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We have received a number of queries in recent months from volunteers who have not been contacted by event organisers. One of the main concerns volunteers have raised is that organisers are only contacting those volunteers with e-mail addresses. Therefore, we have decided to no longer provide e-mail addresses on the contact lists we send to event organisers. Hopefully, this should help alleviate some of the issues you have been having as this will mean event organisers will have to send all details by post.
However, please be aware this will not guarantee a response all of the time, so if you are experiencing problems with event organisers please contact the MEV Team on 0161 234 1532.
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WE NEED MORE FANS!!!! MEV Official wants to keep up with you on Facebook.
To find us on Facebook, visit: www.mev.org.uk/facebook or www.facebook.com/mevofficial
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Community Activists; VOP Groups; Health Specialists; Adult Learning Service Providers; Housing Providers; Celebrities; Musicians; Sports Stars; Carers; Community Projects; Mental Health Practitioners; Residents Associations; Faith Leaders; Friends of Parks; Debt Advisors; Funeral Directors; Special Interest Groups; Allotment Societies; Regimental Networks; Local Historians; Veterans Associations; Interesting Individuals .....
If you provide a service to people living in NORTH MANCHESTER who are over 50 and you want an opportunity to tell thousands of listeners about your project FREE - give me an hour of your time between 9pm and 10pm on a WEDNESDAY NIGHT and let STIRLING SILVER help you tell your story.
Stirling Silver is a radio show for Collyhurst, Cheetham Hill, Crumpsall, Blackley, Broughton; Failsworth, Harpurhey, Hightown, Moston, Miles Platting, White Moss and all those other communities that make up North Manchester. Aimed at those over 50 but with an intergenerational heart we highlight health / leisure / music / art / sport / mental well-being / achievement / employment / environmental issues / healthy eating and other lifestyle choices. Positive thinking and FUN are our Stirling Silver hallmark.
Simply give me a ring, tell me what you do and which Wednesdays you are free to come into the studio - and I'll help you to spread the word about what you do among the people of North Manchester. Join us on Facebook too: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=241674978514&ref=ts
Got an interesting personal story to tell about your childhood and school-days in a previous decade or your working life in North Manchester? Then I want to hear from you too.
For more information contact Rev. David Gray, Stirling Silver, North Manchester FM (106.6) on 0161-918 6910 / 07927 734 419
Saturday 30th October: Triple G Event, at NOISELAB 11-5pm, Piccadilly Gardens 4.30-8pm
GiveGetGo! is Manchester's volunteering campaign for people aged 16-25. Come down to the GiveGetGo! events and find out more about volunteering:
Triple G event, NOISELAB 11-5pm, where visitors will be able to try their hand at knitting, making smoothies, belly dancing, card making, lantern making, animation, eco fashion creation and much more as well as finding information about volunteering and emotional wellbeing via information stalls and art installations - as part of the event we will displaying art created by young people from the City Centre Project and the Foyer as part of the GiveGetGo! campaign.
GiveGetGo! Piccadilly Garden, 4.30-8pm. The event will open with a lantern march, illuminating a 'Give' sculpture, which will be followed by live acts by Kayne, The News, Karmic Evolution, OK Deadman and Zion Arts.
So please come and join in at the free events, and help raise awareness of the benefits of volunteering for young people's emotional well-being.
For more information about the free event, instructions on how to make a lantern and volunteering, visit our website www.givegetgo.org.uk.
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The London 2012 Organising Committee needs exceptional volunteers to help stage the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. They'll make the Games happen - so we're calling them ‘Games Makers'.
We aim to make diversity and inclusion a key part of the Games, and want to attract a diverse team of passionate and dedicated individuals that reflects the best of London and the UK. We want to encourage everyone, including people from Black, Asian and Ethnic minority communities, to get involved, join in and be part of a once in a lifetime opportunity.
It is easy as A B C to Apply Now!
On 15 September 2010 applications open to the public for six weeks. To Apply Now please go to: http://www.london2012.com/volunteering
A Click on Apply Now
B Complete the Diversity & Inclusion Box
C Enter the unique identifier Code - ABC
Please Note: it is important to follow all three steps. The Volunteering website will remain open until 27th October 2010.
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Get Involved with Manchester Event Volunteers NOW!
Manchester Event Volunteers (MEV) has more than 8 years experience of recruiting volunteers, promoting volunteering opportunities and providing support for local community, regional and national events.
What Can We Do For You?
MEV work with public, private and third sector organisations to source quality opportunities for our volunteers and capacity build volunteer programmes. If you need 1 volunteer or 100, we can help. We manage a large database of volunteers from Manchester and the North West that can be contacted via our website, e-mail bulletins and monthly newsletter.
Our E-mail Networks
We can help your organisation by promoting your services to more than 1100 active volunteers; as well as giving you the opportunity to network and promote yourself to more than 1300 partner organisations via our weekly e-mail, website and newsletter, advertising your events, volunteer vacancies, training opportunities and much more.
Our Volunteer Newsletter
Our volunteer newsletter is distributed every 4 weeks and reaches a large distribution network.
How Do I Find Out More?
Should you wish to advertise your services, please contact Kristian Dodsworth on 0161 234 1532 or e-mail kd@mev.org.uk to discuss your requirements.
Alternatively, you can register your interest on-line by visiting www.mev.org.uk
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The October edition of the MEV newsletter is attached, alternatively, if you have difficulty in accessing the document, you can download it from http://www.mev.org.uk/newsletter
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Your MEV newsletter is now available to view online.
Please download the latest pdf version of the newsletter at http://www.mev.org.uk/newsletter or open the attachments on this e-mail.
This version contains additional information to that of the quick list of events you receive by e-mail.
Please Note: In order to view the Newsletter, you will need to have a copy of Adobe Reader installed on your computer, this is FREE software and can be downloaded from: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
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At the halfway point in the six week application window for the London 2012 volunteering programme, over 100,000 people have applied to be a Games Maker volunteer.
Applications have been received from right across the UK and from all communities, including thousands from disabled people.
Research into applications has revealed that 52% of all applicants to date have said that London 2012 has inspired them to volunteer for the first time.
Applications will be open until midnight on the 27th October 2010, so there are three weeks left to apply.
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) is looking for up to 70,000 passionate and dedicated volunteers for the London 2012 Games. They will make the difference between a good and a great Games for thousands of athletes, media and spectators alike.
Sebastian Coe, Chair of the London 2012 Organising Committee said: ‘We are thrilled with the response we've had so far from people and would like to thank everyone who has already filled in their application form and pledged to lend their time to the greatest show on earth.
‘The London 2012 Games simply could not happen without volunteers. Whenever I have spoken to previous volunteers, they've all said what a fantastic experience it was. So don't miss out on this opportunity of a lifetime. You've got three weeks left to fill-in your application form - don't miss the deadline of October 27.'
Full details on eligibility criteria, benefits of getting involved and the application form can be found at www.london2012.com/volunteering
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MEV has purchased the domain name www.volunteersdoitbetter.org.uk.
As a result, MEV Volunteers have the opportunity to create your own unique and free volunteering e-mail address, which you can use for contacting MEV and event organisers.
Should you wish, you can use this as your general, every day email account. If not, you will still be able correspond with us via your existing e-mail accounts. Please note, you don't have to take part, but if you do, it will mean that all our correspondence will be delivered to you without entering junk or spam folders!!!
If you are an existing MEV Volunteer, and want to take part you could have your.name@volunteersdoitbetter.org.uk as your own personalised MEV e-mail account which you can access via your browser.
To create an account, simply login to your account, click on 'My Profile' and then 'Register for a volunteersdoitbetter.org.uk email address'.
My name is Lorraine Cox and I am a postgraduate student, studying MSc Events Management at Manchester Metropolitan University.
I am writing my dissertation about people who dedicate their time to volunteer for a variety of events. Specifically, I am conducting research into understanding what motivates volunteers to return to an event and continue to give their time.
The survey is anonymous and its results will be used for the purposes of my research only. I was wondering if it would be possible for you to distribute the link to the survey out to your members? It would be extremely helpful for my research if an organisation such as yours were able to support me in this way.
If you would like to review the survey before distributing here is the link to it http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/lorrainevolunteer
If you have any questions, or would like any further information form me, then please do not hesitate to contact me by email lorrainecox1981@hotmail.com
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My name is Lorraine Cox and I am a postgraduate student, studying MSc Events Management at Manchester Metropolitan University.
I am writing my dissertation about people who dedicate their time to volunteer for a variety of events. Specifically, I am conducting research into understanding what motivates volunteers to return to an event and continue to give their time.
The survey is anonymous and its results will be used for the purposes of my research only. I was wondering if it would be possible for you to distribute the link to the survey out to your members? It would be extremely helpful for my research if an organisation such as yours were able to support me in this way.
The survey can be accessed by visiting http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/lorrainevolunteer
If you have any questions, or would like any further information from me, then please do not hesitate to contact me by email <lorrainecox1981@hotmail.com>
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We are sorry to say that the Council's website will be unavailable for a very short period of time from 3pm today, Tuesday 31 August, while we make some improvements.
The good news is that it won't be for long and it will enable the refreshed website to be launched tomorrow (Wednesday 1 September) which will make it easier for you and for our customers to find the information they need.
Customers are being redirected to use the telephone whilst the website is down - 0161 234 5000.
Any further updates or changes to the schedule will be published on the intranet homepage.
Thank you for your patience.
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You can download a copy of the new MEV Handbook from the "Useful Documents" section or click on the following link http://www.mev.org.uk/documents
Alternatively, If you would like a postal copy of the please call 0161 234 1532 and we can send one to you.
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We have developed a programme to reward volunteers for the invaluable time that they give to MEV and Host Organisations.
You can choose whether or not to take part but should you wish to, you will be asked to record the number of hours you spend helping out at events and other opportunities.
Once you have reached certain milestones you will be rewarded accordingly with various items such as pin badges, t-shirts, baseball caps and lots more!
Our Event Record form can be downloaded from the "Useful Documents" section of the website at http://www.mev.org.uk/documents or contact us and we can post copies to you.
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If you have recently changed address, e-mail or phone number please let us know and we can update your details on our central database.
To update your details, log in to your volunteer profile at www.mev.org.uk or e-mail your updates to mp@mev.org.uk
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You have the opportunity to create your own unique volunteering e-mail address, which you can use for contacting MEV and event organisers.
Should you wish, you can use this as your general, every day email account. If not, you will still be able correspond with us via your existing e-mail accounts. Please note, you don't have to take part, but, if you do, it will mean that all our correspondence will be delivered to you without entering junk or spam folders!!!
If you want to take part you could have your.name@volunteersdoitbetter.org.uk as your own personalised MEV e-mail account. All of these new services will be developed for you and will be easily accessible online (via your browser)!
To create an account, please contact Chris Baird, MEV IT Project Officer on cb@mev.org.uk or call 0161 234 1531
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One of our regular volunteers has suggested creating MEV discussion groups where people can get together to talk about how they are getting on with volunteering, how the MEV service could be improved or just to exchange ideas? It would also be a great way for new and existing volunteers to get to know more people and could perhaps develop into other areas (e.g. a social network).
This could be a monthly, bi monthly or quarterly meeting, led by volunteers for volunteers. The MEV team can be involved in all or some of the meetings but this would be the decision for the volunteer group to make.
Any recommendations could be fed back to the MEV team for implementation to make the service better.
If you would be interested in taking part in regular discussion groups, or even as a one off to get something off your chest, please contact Mark Pritchard on mp@mev.org.uk or show interest at www.mev.org.uk
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We would like to kindly ask volunteers if you have any complaints concerning any event you have worked on please can you inform the MEV Team and not go direct to the event organiser.
This will help the MEV team understand some of the problems at events and send more comprehensive feedback to event organisers, so the organisation of future events are improved.
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We have received a number of complaints in recent months from volunteers, who have not been contacted by event organisers.
One of the main concerns volunteers have raised is that organisers are only contacting those volunteers with e-mail addresses. Therefore, we have decided to omit the e-mail addresses on the contact lists we send to event organisers.
Hopefully, this should help alleviate some of the problems as event organisers will have to send all details by post.
However, please be aware this will not guarantee a response all of the time, so if you are experiencing problems with event organisers please contact the MEV Team on 0161 234 1532 or e-mail kd@mev.org.uk
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The Games Maker road show will be coming to Manchester to publicise www.london2012.com/volunteering and to raise awareness of local volunteer engagement.
This will be taking place at the Becker Room, City Library, Deansgate, on the afternoon of Thursday 2nd September from 3- 5 pm. to make people aware of the opportunities which will be on offer.
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Help Us Reach 100 Fans!
Official wants to keep up with you on Facebook.
The team are looking at new ways in which we can communicate with our partners and volunteers. We plan to use these sites to include lots of interesting pieces of information and we would like you to join and contribute.
These will be forums where you can say thank you to your volunteers, upload information and keep everyone in touch with what you're doing.
To find us on Facebook, click on the link: www.mev.org.uk/facebook or www.facebook.com/mevofficial
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Dear Colleagues
We have just been informed that Zombie Aid 3 has been cancelled. However, it is due to be staged later in the year.
More information will be sent to everyone who has shown interest in the event.
Many thanks
Mark
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If you want to be a tester and have a sneak preview of the site before anyone else please let us know. We need people who can get involved, offering suggestions on what works, what doesn't, and what you'd like to see. The more people who get involved in this, the better a site we can make!
If you'd like to be take part in this, please sign up online at www.mev.org.uk or email Chris Baird at cb@mev.org.uk or call 0161 234 1531 and we will set you up as a user on the new site.
One of our regular volunteers has suggested creating MEV discussion groups where people can get together to talk about how they are getting on with volunteering, how the MEV service could be improved or just to exchange ideas? It would also be a great way for new and existing volunteers to get to know more people and could perhaps develop into other areas (e.g. a social network).
This could be a monthly, bi monthly or quarterly meeting, led by volunteers for volunteers. The MEV team can be involved in all or some of the meetings but this would be the decision for the volunteer group to make.
Any recommendations could be fed back to the MEV team for implementation to make the service better.
If you would be interested in taking part in regular discussion groups, or even as a one off to get something off your chest, please contact Mark Pritchard on mp@mev.org.uk or show interest at www.mev.org.uk.
This is for your information. This shows you what we expect Event Organisers to do with your information
CONTACTING VOLUNTEERS FOR EVENTS WHICH ARE NOT ADVERTISED VIA THE MEV NEWSLETTER / WEBSITE
Finally, we would like to raise the issue of volunteers being contacted by you directly for events which have not been advertised in our monthly newsletter. Our initial Code of Practice for Host Organisations which states that you should only contact those volunteers once who sign up for your one off events. (Different rules apply for long term opportunities). Unless your opportunity is advertised in our newsletter, volunteers cannot claim the hours they give you on their record of achievement, nor can we or they be assured that your environment is safe and secure. Bypassing the MEV team and contacting volunteers directly, denies a number of privileges. The recruitment process we currently have is the best for us, the volunteers and, ultimately, for you as we have made it as simple as possible. If you require volunteers at any time, please contact the team directly and we will be more than happy to advertise your opportunities and events.
We do hope you understand that the reasons for these changes. MEV wants to improve conditions for its volunteers. We need to ensure that all volunteers are treated equally regardless of their financial/employment status and that they are aware of their entitlement to minimum of out of pocket travel expenses. Volunteers give up their free time to help you and we need to recognise their contribution and this is where you can really make a difference.
In the meantime, if you have any further queries or would like to make any suggestions about our new policy on out of pocket expenses for volunteers please contact Mark Pritchard, Project Manager on 0161 234 1530 or e-mail mp@mev.org.uk
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MEV has purchased the domain name www.volunteersdoitbetter.org.uk.
As a result, you have the opportunity to create your own unique volunteering e-mail address, which you can use for contacting MEV and event organisers.
Should you wish, you can use this as your general, every day email account. If not, you will still be able correspond with us via your existing e-mail accounts. Please note, you don't have to take part, but, if you do, it will mean that all our correspondence will be delivered to you without entering junk or spam folders!!!
If you want to take part you could have your.name@volunteersdoitbetter.org.uk as your own personalised MEV e-mail account. All of these new services will be developed for you and will be easily accessible online (via your browser)!
To create an account, please contact Chris Baird, MEV IT Project Officer on cb@mev.org.uk or call 0161 234 1531
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WE NEED MORE FANS!!!! MEV Official wants to keep up with you on Facebook.
The team are looking at new ways in which we can communicate with our partners and volunteers. We plan to use these sites to include lots of interesting pieces of information and we would like you to join and contribute.
These will be forums where you can say thank you to your volunteers, upload information and keep everyone in touch with what you're doing.
To find us on Facebook, click on the link: www.mev.org.uk/facebook or www.facebook.com/mevofficial
Please join us!
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SIGN UP TO THE MEV WEBSITE NOW!
As an MEV volunteer you are not automatically registered on our website and will have sign up separately.
So, if you have internet access, you can sign up to the site by clicking on the following link: http://www.mev.org.uk/community/mymev/
Once on this page you will have to :
Click on sign up to the website here
Go to the Normal Signup section
Enter your 6 digit Volunteer Registration Number (which starts with a 50), your surname, postcode and date of birth
Create your own unique password.
Verify your password
..............and you're are ready to go.
When you have signed up, you can then check out the latest events, add your interest to the events you want to take part in, check out the Community Forum, change your personal details and chat to other volunteers via mevLive.
If you need help or haven't received your Volunteer Registration Number, please contact the team on 0161 234 1532 or e-mail info@mev.org.uk
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You can show interest in Events in a number of ways:
1 By logging in to the MEV site at www.mev.org.uk and signing up from there. Even though you are a volunteer you will need to sign up to the website. If you need your registration number please contact the team.
2 By calling us on 0161 234 1530
3 Or by e-mail at info@mev.org.uk
Remember, if you sign up for an event and then can't make it, please do not forget to let the event organiser or MEV know that you won't be attending
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One of the outcomes of the recent University Research has been that volunteers would like to have more emphasis on "Volunteering Pride" as part of your newsletters and website.
Since we know that a lot of you enjoy being involved with MEV, we would like to ask if you'd like to write a little a bit about your experiences as a volunteer. Some of the things you could write about include:
1 Are you proud to be an MEV volunteer, why? Why do you give up your time for free?
2 What have you discovered about yourself since becoming involved with MEV. Has it given you new found independence, allowed you to meet new people, helped you through hard times or been the reason why you found a job?
3 Are you proud of the city of Manchester and it's events programme, particularly how it has changed over the past 8-10 years?
4 What do you think Manchester gets out of you giving your time for free to events and local communities. Do you think we as a group of volunteers make a difference. How? Why?
However, don't limit yourself to these topics!!!! You can tell us about anything you want in relation to your volunteering experiences. Go on............tell us your inspirational stories and inspire your colleagues or new people who are thinking of taking part!
All you have to do call us on 0161 234 1530 or write own your thoughts and send them to us at mp@mev.org.uk.
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We are in the final stages of building our brand new website. The new Manchester Event Volunteers site will look much better, be easier to use, more interactive and hopefully be used as a community hub by volunteers. Thanks to those volunteers who have already sent us their feedback. It's been really helpful!
If you want to be a tester and have a sneak preview of the site before anyone else please let us know. We need people who can get involved, offering suggestions on what works, what doesn't, and what you'd like to see. The more people who get involved in this, the better a site we can make!
If you'd like to be take part in this, please email Chris Baird at cb@mev.org.uk and we will set you up as a user on the new site.
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I am writing to ask you a small favour. You currently receive the MEV newsletter by post, at a cost of £1.70 per newsletter for printing and postage.
With recent public sector cuts, we are trying to reduce our costs. Therefore, to help the team save money, I would like to ask if you would be willing to receive your newsletter by email?
Don't forget, you will still receive the same information (if not more) and can download the newsletter in its original postal format from our website (www.mev.org.uk/info/newsletter).
If you are happy to change your subscription to e-mail, please reply to this message and we can make the changes for you.
If any of your personal details have changed recently (e.g. home address, email, telephone etc.), please let us know so we can amend your records at the same time.
**Remember, if you prefer receiving your communication by post you don't have to do a thing! Your subscription will remain the same.
For more information please contact Mark Pritchard on mp@mev.org.uk
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We are in the final stages of building our brand new website.
The new Manchester Event Volunteers site will look much better, be easier to use, more interactive and hopefully be used as a community hub by volunteers. To help us make this a reality, we need your help!
We need testers who can get involved with the process, offer suggestions on what works, what doesn't, and what you'd like to see.
The more people who get involved in this, the better a site we can make!
If you'd like to be take part in this, please email us at info@mev.org.uk and we will set you up as a user on the new site or sign up as normal.
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rita Fisher and John Mockler MBE.
Rita, with her daughter Susan, were members of MEV since the Commonwealth Games and was well known to everybody with her great sense of humour. Rita worked on many events during her 8 years with MEV and completed more than 500 hours of volunteering. Rita was also involved in many other health groups, local community groups and was always the centre of any party, but she never gave up working all her life.
John was one of MEV's original volunteers and his love for sport led him all over the world. His involvement and dedication to volunteering with the XVII Commonwealth Games in Manchester in 2002, led to an MBE in 2003 for his unbridled commitment .
John was a regular face at Manchester's sporting events and a friend to many of you. I am sure that you will join the MEV team in passing on our condolences to his family and friends.
I am sure that you will join the MEV team in passing on our condolences to her family and friends.
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Wednesday 16th December 2009 6.30pm - 9.00pm
We are delighted to invite you to celebrate the successes of your contribution to volunteering with Manchester Event Volunteers.
In recognition of this, we are hosting a celebration event on Wednesday 16th December 2009.
This will be an opportunity to celebrate all your hard work and commitment as well as provide an occasion to meet up with fellow volunteers before Christmas. A buffet, tea and coffee will be provided by MEV from 7.00pm. Unfortunately, alcoholic/soft drinks will not be included and these will have to be purchased by volunteers at your own cost.
Please register your attendance by calling 0161 234 1532 or log into your account at www.mev.org.uk. An official invitation will be sent once you register.
Please note this is a single invitation only and failure to confirm your attendance may result in access to the event being denied on the night.
We very much hope you are able to attend and look forward to seeing you on the evening.
CHANGE OF PERSONAL DETAILS:
If you have recently changed address, e-mail or phone number please let us know and we can update your details on our central database. This will ensure
that you can be contacted easily when you register for an activity or event.
LATEST MEV NEWSLETTER:
To get you started on your volunteering journey, you can download the latest edition of our monthly newsletter by clicking on "MEV Newsletter" on the front page of our website www.mev.org.uk. (You will receive a monthly e-mail to remind you when the newsletter is available to download).
GETTING INVOLVED WITH EVENTS:
If you are experiencing difficulty with organisers not contacting you before an event, please contact the Central Team before the event starts on 0161 234 1532 and we can find out what’s happening for you. The lack of contact may just be an oversight on the organisers behalf and can usually be rectified by the MEV team.
MEV HANDBOOK:
You can download a copy of the new MEV Handbook from www.mev.org.uk. Look in the “Useful Documents” section or click on the following link http://www.mev.org.uk/community/documents/handbook. Alternatively, If you would like a postal copy of the please call 0161 234 1530 and we can send one to you.
REWARD AND RECOGNITION:
We have developed a programme to reward volunteers for the invaluable time that they give to MEV and Host Organisations. You can choose whether or not to take part but should you wish to, you will be asked to record the number of hours you spend helping out at events and other opportunities. Once you have reached certain milestones you will be rewarded accordingly with various items such as pin badges, t-shirts, baseball caps and lots more! Our Reward and Recognition form can be downloaded from the "Useful Documents" section of the website or contact us and we can post copies to you.
CREATE YOUR OWN UNIQUE E-MAIL ADDRESS:
How would you like your own unique Manchester Event Volunteers? The team has recently purchased the domain name www.volunteersdoitbetter.org.uk specifically for use by MEV volunteers. We have had found that occasionally our e-mails are directed to volunteers spam or junk inbox we have decided that it may be useful for us to communicate in a specific way. Ideally we would like you to set up an e-mail address with your full name as opposed to nicknames e.g. you could have your.name@volunteersdoitbetter.org.uk. For more information on setting up your account please contact Chris Baird on cb@mev.org.uk or call 0161 234 1531
PLEASE REMEMBER:
Volunteering with MEV is about personal choice and you can get involved with events which interest you most. We want you to enjoy the experience whilst you are with us. Most importantly we want you to HAVE FUN!!!!!!