Call for Nominations – Civil Society Committee within MCESD

The Malta Council for Economic and Social Development (MCESD) is extending an invitation to all voluntary organisations who have been registered with the Commissioner for Voluntary Organisations for over a year to participate in the nominations and elections of representatives to the Civil Society Committee within MCESD. Additional information regarding sector representation and committee’s operations, including […]

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Training sessions on Safeguarding Youths and Children

The Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector is collaborating with the Office of the Commissioner for VOs (OCVO) and Ms Kerry Hermitage to provide 2 training sessions dedicated to Safeguarding. Please find more details regarding the training below:  Content: The training session focuses on fostering a safeguarding company culture by educating staff on recognizing signs of abuse, understanding legal […]

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Information meeting on Energy & Water Agency schemes for VOs

Two funding schemes by the Energy and Water Agency for Voluntary Organisations have just been announced. These are: (1) The Energy and Water Efficiency Scheme for Voluntary Organisations to assist in reducing their energy and water consumption and to address the National sustainability targets. Application will open on Monday 22nd April 2024 at 4pm. More information HERE. (2) Energy and Water Agency […]

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Two schemes relaunched to assist VOs in their sustainability journey

Details about the information meeting about these schemes HERE. The government will be reissuing two schemes to assist voluntary organisations (VOs) in their transition to becoming more sustainable and energy and water-efficient. The two popular schemes are the Energy and Water Efficiency scheme and the PVs for VOs scheme. The PVs for VOs scheme will […]

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MCVS National Conference 2024 announced – book now!

The Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector is organising a National Conference on volunteering titled ‘Giving Voice and Visibility to the Sector’. This is being held on Saturday 4th May between 9am and 1pm at the Westin Dragonara Point Ballroom, St. Julian’s. A stand-up networking lunch will follow at 1pm for everyone attending the conference. […]

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Sezzjoni Żgħażagħ Pawlini Munxarin winners of MCVS video contest

Voluntary Organisation Sezzjoni Żgħażagħ Pawlini Munxarin were declared the winners of the MCVS Video Contest that celebrated volunteering and their benefits to society. MCVS, together with the Minister for Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector Julia Farrugia Portelli, visited their premises in Munxar, Gozo, to award the prize and discuss their work. The funds awarded will […]

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Open day at the Gozo Volunteer Support Centre

On Saturday 20th April 2024 between 9am and 1pm, MCVS shall be hosting an open day at the newly refurbished Gozo Volunteer Support Centre in Xewkija. This is an ideal opportunity, particularly for Voluntary Organisations (VOs) and prospective VOs in Gozo, to visit the premises, learn about services and funding for VOs and discuss any issues. No […]

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Mental Health First Aid course aimed at VOs

Updated 3/4/2024: These capacity building training sessions dedicated to mental Health First Aid are now fully booked. The Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector is collaborating with Richmond Foundation to provide Mental Health First aid course aimed at Voluntary Organisations. Please find more details regarding the sessions below:  Content: In the Mental Health First Aid course, […]

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Volunteer Centre in Gozo inaugurated after renovation of the building

The Volunteer Support Centre in Xewkija Gozo has been inaugurated following extensive renovation and modernisation of the building. This Voluntary Support Centre will serve as a one-stop-shop for Gozo, where Gozitan voluntary organisations will be served with up-to-date facilities and services. The center can be booked and used in the same way as the other […]

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