Blogs

New job When I was offered the Community Engagement Development Worker role at Salford CVS, I was overwhelmed with emotions. I was so thrilled to have been offered the position, but I was also sad…
Four steps to upgrade how you present yourself on video It’s nearly been a year of “you’re on mute” and “I think you’ve cut out” but we finally feel comfortable with our video calls. And it’s…
This blog was first published in May 2020 as part of Mental Health Awareness Week. Mental health problems can affect anyone, at any time. We believe that mental health is everyone’s business.…
If you told me a year ago that I would be delivering risk assessment training I wouldn't have believed you. Risk Assessments are essential but not necessarily the most exciting training to deliver.…
A short but sweet blog from me (compared to my usual ramblings!) on #ClickZero. During the Covid 19 pandemic, Digital Poverty has become one of the most talked-about terms in the Salford VCSE…
This blog by our Volunteer Centre Coordinator, Claire, was first published in May 2020. We think, however, that these tips are still as relevant as ever so we have made a few tweaks in light of the…
Back in November 2020, we took part in Living Wage Week (9th to 13th November 2020) to celebrate and promote the benefits of being a Living Wage Employer. Salford CVS is proud to be one of…
Making a difference in Salford  The year 2020 has been one like no other. After 10 years of austerity and the rapid growth of food banks, the Coronavirus pandemic has seen Salford CVS return to…
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) has been a significant part of my workload over the past few months, with the ‘furlough scheme’ becoming an ever-more important lifeline for…
Our Neighbourhood Volunteering Worker,  Jenny has shared her experience of returning to work after having children in this brilliant poem: Being a working Mum is no easy task In the air are a…
Who Knew? We did! This year's Social Enterprise Day (Nov 19) theme is #WhoKnew - giving entrepreneurs and organisations the opportunity to shout about the impact of their work. Salford…
Moving from the real world to the digital world when you can’t shake off that resistance. I have been reminded of a huge lesson these past 6 months – and also revisited what I know to be one of my…