The Salford Mayor Paul Dennett visited Volition to see what we do and talk about our expansion to Salford Cathedral at the end of this year. We visited the Printworks roof top to show him what our volunteers do with the bee keeping and fruit and vegetable garden. He put a bee suit on and […]
Read MoreWe are pleased to be able to report on the performance of Volition Manchester over the operational year and we are delighted to have achieved a firm ‘in work’ figure of 32% during this operational period. Within this time there has been 88 starts in 8 cohorts, 64 of whom have completed the programme and achieved a […]
Read MoreOur volunteers have been busy weeding and replanting some forgotten planters around the southern side of the cathedral. Manchester City Council ‘Bloom’ team were kind enough to let me fill my car with flowers which have been used to brighten up the area. This was part of a community project and the group had spent […]
Read MoreFour DWF Solicitors gave back some voluntary time to help out at the group last week. We set up a speed date style interview session all morning where all the candidates had the opportunity to rotate around the DWF staff for brief interviews. Candidates had the opportunity to build on their interview skills training and planning […]
Read MoreVolition participants visited Thompson Street Fire Station. Whilst there they learned about the different roles within the fire service along with how to prevent a fire in their own property’s. They then had an opportunity to look around the fire station and what equipment a fire engine carries and for what purpose. In the afternoon they […]
Read MoreWe are delighted to report on the performance of the Volition programme at Liverpool Cathedral for 2016. Below you will find excerpts from the report highlighting key areas and statistics. The report reinforces the core values of the Volition programme, this being supporting people who want to work, tackling social exclusion and running an effective and […]
Read MoreVolition at Manchester Cathedral will have its next IPI open day for candidates on Thursday 25 May 2017. This is an innovative, proactive programme which supports all who join with a view to improving lives and successfully gaining sustainable employment. This ten-week programme will facilitate entry to employment through a blended approach of training, volunteering […]
Read MoreVolition and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service are holding an open day on the 17th of May at Thompson Street Fire Station. Volunteers will be able to experience cutting up a vehicle, have a go at CPR training, and get an insight in to how the Fire Service utilises volunteers. Greater Manchester Fire and […]
Read MoreIt can be a place of real magic, the broad, flat roof of Manchester Cathedral. On those days when the sun is shining and it’s warm and calm, the smoke (liberally sweetened by incense, of course!) drifting slowly away from the smoker. The stillness seems only to accentuate the gentle hum of the city going […]
Read MoreOur latest success story at Volition is Andrew who gained employment with NCP car parks whilst on the course. When Andy joined Volition group 2 he had been unemployed for 6 months and was looking for a change in career after being a labourer and charge hand for many years. Andrew took every opportunity he […]
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