At Community Action: MK, we feel we work hard to support the voluntary sector and communities across Milton Keynes. But every now and then, it is important to stop and check: how well are we doing at keeping in touch? How do people really see us? And how can we do better? That’s why we’reContinue reading "We Want to Hear from You: Help Us Improve How We Connect with Milton Keynes"
Race & Anti-Racism Workshops
Empowering Change in your Communities Workshop Series. Led by local EDI consultant Hannah Olarewaju join us this June for an empowering session around race and anti-racism. Read on to find out more and to book your space! Join us for an impactful training session led by local EDI Specialist, Hannah Olarewaju. Designed for individuals workingContinue reading "Race & Anti-Racism Workshops"
Volunteers’ Week 2025 Thank You: The Parks Trust
Our final thank you messages to round off Volunteers' Week 2025 comes from The Parks Trust! Read on to find out how they thank their dedicated volunteers! The Parks Trust Volunteers enable us to reach more people, lead on our walking, running and cycling events, carry out more practical tasks, and many more wildlife surveys.Continue reading "Volunteers’ Week 2025 Thank You: The Parks Trust"
Volunteers’ Week 2025 Thank You: DAFS MK
Our next thank you message and volunteering story comes from DAFS MK. Read on to find out about one of their Trustees journey into volunteering, and their thank you message to their volunteers. DAFS MK This is Wendy's story into volunteering with DAFS MK ... Whilst my son was struggling with his addictions to drugsContinue reading "Volunteers’ Week 2025 Thank You: DAFS MK"
Volunteers’ Week Thank You: Parkrun
Our next volunteering story comes from the Volunteer Ambassador for the Parkrun. Read on to find out how volunteering has changed their life. Milton Keynes Parkrun Volunteering with parkrun (and other organisations) has helped me change my life, and my career. The opportunities from parkrun have been immense, and to have seen the MK eventsContinue reading "Volunteers’ Week Thank You: Parkrun"
Volunteers’ Week 2025 Thank You: YMCA MK
The next thank you message comes from YMCA MK. Read on to find out how their volunteers make and difference and what they would like to say 'thank you' for! YMCA MK Our volunteer Youth Mentors make a lasting impact in our community. They're a positive role model for our young people during some ofContinue reading "Volunteers’ Week 2025 Thank You: YMCA MK"
Volunteers’ Week 2025 Thank You: Citizens Advice MK
Citizens Advice is next to say thank you to their volunteers, with a heartfelt thank you from their Training, Volunteering and Systems Manager. Read on to find out what they had to say! Citizens Advice MK The Volunteers at Citizens Advice Milton Keynes are beyond outstanding. Our Advisors have such rich knowledge and experience andContinue reading "Volunteers’ Week 2025 Thank You: Citizens Advice MK"
Volunteers’ Week 2025 Thank You: Caudwell Youth
Caudwell Youth are the next local organisation to pay tribute and say 'thank you' to their amazing volunteers. Read on to find out what they say! Caudwell Youth Volunteers are the heart of our mentoring charity—they are the driving force behind everything we do. Their dedication, compassion, and time make it possible for us toContinue reading "Volunteers’ Week 2025 Thank You: Caudwell Youth"
Volunteers’ Week Thank You: MS Society Milton Keynes & District
The next instalment of our thank you messages is from MS Society Milton Keynes & District! Read on to find out how they say thank you to all their hard-working volunteers! Milton Keynes & District MS Society Milton Keynes & District MS Society Group is operated entirely by local volunteers to support the needs ofContinue reading "Volunteers’ Week Thank You: MS Society Milton Keynes & District"
Volunteers’ Week Thank You: BucksVision
Our next thank you comes from BucksVision! Read on to find out how they want to express their thanks to their volunteers! BucksVision Our volunteers are the heart of BucksVision in Milton Keynes. Without them, our weekly social clubs simply wouldn’t exist. They plan activities, prepare refreshments, offer transport, and — most importantly — bringContinue reading "Volunteers’ Week Thank You: BucksVision"