| Project | Description |
|---|---|
| Manchester Event Volunteers (MEV) | Improving skills and employability of local people. |
MEV has a proven track record of recruiting individuals from disadvantaged groups and supporting their development through access to training opportunities and providing valid work experience through a variety of volunteering roles at events. The service also helps to build sustainable neighbourhoods by providing volunteer support for local community projects. The service works closely with partner organisations to promote the benefits of volunteering to disadvantaged individuals including regeneration partnerships, Jobcentre Plus, Millennium Volunteers, Disabled Living and Women’s Action Forum. The marketing strategy focuses strongly on community and regeneration areas.
MEV focuses on providing progression routes to employment, especially through training. Following an induction session, volunteers are offered the opportunity to undertake qualifications in Event Volunteering, which are offered at entry levels 1 and 2. Modules offered within those qualifications include an introduction to voluntary work; teamwork; stewarding in public places; health and safety and volunteer mentor training. Attendance allows the course tutor to identify further training needs (e.g. Skills for Life). Additional training can also include disability awareness, Child Protection and Welcome Host. Training opportunities are provided through established partnerships with local FE providers. 
