For decades the strong and energetic volunteer sector was one of the most effective mechanisms that the Maltese community counted on and that Government can engage to further a Social Inclusion agenda in Maltese society for the benefit of individuals, communities and government alike. While the work of the volunteer sector is acknowledged and over […]
The Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector had organized a Funding #One Stop Shop event on Saturday, 20th May 2017. The aim of this event was to have the various Fund Operators in one place to provide the necessary information and support on the particular funds available to all Voluntary Organisations. In total, there were 7 different Fund Operators that were […]
The Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector has launched the Youth Voluntary Work Scheme (YVWS) for youths for the third year running through €200,000 in government financing. The launch of the scheme was done in the presence of the Hon Helena Dalli, Minister for Social Dialogue, Consumer Affairs and Civil Liberties. This scheme grants the opportunity […]
The annual National Training Conference was organised by the Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector between the 23rd and the 24th September 2016 at the Dolmen Hotel, Qawra. The theme of this year’s conference was “Strengthening Volunteer Work – The Local and European Dimension”. The first day took off with a welcome address […]
The Youth Voluntary Work Scheme (YVWS) has now been up and running for the last year, addressing two main goals. The first goal is to help young people improve their skills and employment prospects by giving them an opportunity to take up volunteering as part of their non-formal and informal learning process. It will also […]
The Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector has just published the results of the SIS Scheme 2015 Deadline. Under this deadline 56 applications were received of which 35 were successful and will be awarded funds to undertake the proposed projects. The full results are found in the following link: FINAL RESULTS – SIS 2015 Deadline […]
The annual National Training Conference was organised by the Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector between the 3rd and the 5th December 2015 at the Marina Hotel Corinthia Beach Resort, St George’s Bay. The theme of this year’s conference was “Leadership in the Voluntary Sector”. The first day took off with a welcome address […]
Small Initiatives Support Scheme – 2015 Deadline For the fourth consecutive year, the Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector through the Voluntary Organisations Fund is launching the ‘Small Initiatives Support Scheme’ or ‘SIS’ to support small initiatives by Voluntary Organisations. Voluntary Organisations enrolled with the Commissioner for the Voluntary Sector can apply under the Small Initiatives […]
The Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector (MCVS) is once more launching its Training Programme for VO Administrators. Designing and Managing Fixed Term Projects Strategic Volunteer Management Personal Power in Leadership : Creating the climate for success Proposal Writing & Budgeting :Developing skills Communication & Campaigning Legal Obligations & Implications of a VO Accessing EU […]
The Council is organising its second training seminar which is intended to address various issues encountered by VOs in their day-to-day running of the organisation. This training seminar will address and discuss practices which are essential for the good governance of a VO. Some aspects which will be addressed are how to Manage effective meetings, […]