"Voluntary organizations" refer to groups or associations that are formed by individuals who willingly choose to participate and work together for a common cause or goal, without any obligation or payment. These organizations are driven by the passion and commitment of their members, rather than being mandated or enforced by any external authority.
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In 2008 a
local voluntary organisation won the tender to lead the project on behalf of the borough, with funding of # 100,000 per year over two years.
During the last three decades academic researchers in tandem with
voluntary organisations deserve much credit for framing media literacy debates against the perspective of possible negatives of the mass media.
According to Dr Rutherford, the reasons for this difference in volunteering activity could be due to the higher costs associated with running public services in the countryside, meaning that there is an incentive for communities to cooperate locally through
voluntary organisations in order to provide essential services.
Palais de Tokyo organises special training sessions based on the current exhibitions for special needs teachers, socio - cultural professionals and members
of voluntary organisations, in order to help them prepare for their group's visit.
Ms Sanders said: «It highlights a number of areas of good practice by professionals and community and
voluntary organisations who worked with the family in London and Wolverhampton.
The Department provides support to community and
voluntary organisations providing youth services, including recreational activities, through its grants and funding programmes.
Australian Foster Care Association A membership - based
voluntary organisation supporting and representing the voices of foster carers, their families and the children they care for throughout Australia
It is a partnership between the Collection Department, the Education and Community Department and Focus Ireland, a national
voluntary organisation working to prevent, alleviate and eliminate homelessness.
This year is the 17th annual awareness day, supported by LifeSIGNS, a user - led online
voluntary organisation dedicated to increasing understanding and providing support.
The Baby Feeding Law Group Ireland is an affiliate group made up of professional and
voluntary organisations with an interest in infant and young child feeding.
A further # 2.25 million is being invested in the homicide service and in specialist
voluntary organisations which help bereaved families, he added.
AIMS Ireland is a consumer -
led voluntary organisation that was formed in early 2007 by women following their varied experiences of pregnancy and birth in Irish maternity services.
In practice, respite care is provided to a varying degree at a number of locations around the country — in some cases by HSE and in others
by voluntary organisations.
At the same time there are proposals to
involve voluntary organisations of all sorts (NGOs, Churches, etc.) in an effort to soften the blow in the most affected areas of social life.
(Sunday 9 June 2013)
Irish voluntary organisation, AIMS Ireland, today launched an innovative new public information campaign for women having babies in Ireland.
No one should ever have to feel that their concerns are being dismissed or ignored and I am clear that the Liberal Democrats should become the «gold standard» for
how voluntary organisations treat their members and staff.
«We want to see a greater role
for voluntary organisations in... rehabilitating prisoners, for example,» the prime minister's spokesperson added.
The report finds that more tailored support is needed for older carers that they can access from trusted sources, including
from voluntary organisations, children's centres and schools.
Dubs is a Patron of the British Humanist Association and has been a local councillor, chair of the Fabian Society, chair of Liberty, a trustee of Action Aid, a trustee of the Immigration Advisory Service and of a number of
other voluntary organisations.
Free schools are government funded and inspected by Ofsted They do not have to follow the curriculum but are subject to nationwide tests e.g. GCSEs They can be run by parents, trusts, charities, businesses or other religious or
voluntary organisations Teachers do not have not to have teaching qualifications They are not allowed to make a profit
«It is good that so
many voluntary organisations, the vast majority of which are based on churches, are working to provide help for families during the summer holidays.
Other things discussed yesterday: breastfeeding breaks at work, popular awareness of WHO guidelines BF «2 years and beyond,» protecting breastfeeding in public, role models and normalising breastfeeding in non-breastfeeding communities, support local breastfeeding cafes, access to skilled breastfeeding support (more than BFI 3 day course), integrate support from
breastfeeding voluntary organisations.
La Leche League GB Affiliated to La Leche League International which is a world -
wide voluntary organisation, dedicated to providing support, information and education to women who want to breastfeed and to those who care for them.
The government's work programme, to replace the current pathways scheme, will see private and
voluntary organisations bid to get the unemployed back into work.
While the majority of madrassas are
large voluntary organisations that vet and properly train their staff, there are a number operating in smaller informal settings.
Even if not asked for a donation, remember that shelters are
voluntary organisations already under great financial strain and a donation which at least covers your cat's food and cat - litter costs will be appreciated.
A very small number of
UK voluntary organisation's scholarship programmes are open to international students depending upon their specific circumstances such as nationality, subject of study and age.
The Care Inquiry (2013) Inquiry conducted by eight
voluntary organisations operating in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland concluded that the greatest failing of the care system and associated child welfare procedures is that they too often break, rather than build, relationships for children in or on the edge of care.
Brown insisted the identity of children must be protected, and that
voluntary organisations who care for children were opposed to Cameron's suggestions.
When war broke out, Buchler, with permission from the military authorities, recorded civilian involvement in the war effort, supporting
local voluntary organisations and raising money for charity.
AIMS Ireland is a non-profit,
voluntary organisation which supports evidence - based choices for women in pregnancy, labour and birth and in the postnatal period.
Digital Birmingham is a partnership organisation made up of public, private and
voluntary organisations working towards accelerating economic growth in the city through digital innovation, in line with the council's Big City Plan.
This vision is shared by everyone, from senior managers to one - year apprentices, and also by partner agencies such
as voluntary organisations, private nurseries and job centres.
AIMS Ireland launches new information campaign to help women using maternity services in Ireland 42 weeks of events and activities to take place around the country (Sunday 9 June 2013)
Irish voluntary organisation, AIMS Ireland, today launched an innovative... Read More
Attendees at these events include MPs and Peers, healthcare professionals, user representatives, people with diabetes, Primary Care Trusts, Strategic Health Authorities and representatives
of voluntary organisations.
AIMS Ireland is a consumer -
led voluntary organisation that was formed in early 2007 by women, following their own experiences in the Irish maternity system.
She also revealed a funding boost of # 4.9 m through the government's voluntary and community sector funding programme
for voluntary organisations to increase support on offer for young people struggling with mental health issues.