Strengthening multi-sectoral responses to the Covid-19 pandemic – Commonwealth Foundation
This project aims to support civil society organisations, networks, and coalitions to enable more effective engagement with the government on the development and implementation of policies and plans to address the pandemic in the longer term or respond to new health emergencies. The specific objective of this assignment is to achieve these objectives through the […]
Rob Pierre to address CVSS’s Expert Speaks webinar
ROB PIERRE, co-founder and chief executive officer of Jellyfish, a global partner in digital marketing and transformation to some of the world’s leading brands, will be the guest speaker at the Council of Voluntary Social Services’ (CVSS) webinar titled ‘Expert Speaks’. Pierre, who heads the award-winning business, will speak on the topic ‘A leader’s vision […]
CVSS to Host Conference on Strengthening Volunteerism in Jamaica
The Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS) will host its National Volunteer Conference and the Expert Speaks series in October and November under the theme ‘Strengthening Volunteerism in Jamaica Towards Greater National Development’. Saffrey Brown, chair of the CVSS said that the conference will be held to improve structures of engagement and collaboration amongst […]
Charity Organisations Should Be More Transparent – Says CVSS’ President Gary ‘Butch’ Hendrickson
Gary ‘Butch’ Hendrickson, president of the Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS) said that charity organisations need to be more financially transparent in order to attract funding as he pointed that they were operating in a challenging environment where funding was now more difficult to secure due to the pandemic. Mr Hendrickson made the […]
Charitable organisations to address COVID-19 needs in hospitals
THE COUNCIL of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS), Americans Friends of Jamaica (AFJ), Food For The Poor and the Jarrett Foundation have collaborated to launch a campaign to address the shortfall in medical supplies and equipment now being experienced by hospitals as a result of the surge in COVID-19 cases across the island. The campaign, dubbed […]
CVSS, PSOJ and Partners Lift RJR Gleaner Honours Awards for Voluntary Service
KINGSTON, July 9, 2021: The Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS) has been recognised by the RJR Gleaner Communications Group for it’s remarkable work done in effectively coordinating and executing the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) COVID-19 Relief Fund. The organisation received the award in the voluntary service category jointly with the PSOJ, the […]
Jarrett Foundation donates 100,000 masks to CVSS
The Jarrett Foundation has donated 100,000 masks to the Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS) to assist members of the organisation to protect its front line members from COVID-19. The donation is part of an overall two million masks given to Jamaica. Dr Pearl Jarrett, chief executive director of the Jarrett Foundation made the presentation […]
Corporate Ja commends PSOJ COVID-19 Jamaica Response Fund
CORPORATE JAMAICA is expressing much pride and joy after participating in the Private Sector of Jamaica (PSOJ) COVID-19 Jamaica Response Fund, which mobilised $200 million in resources: $131 million in cash and the rest in kind. The initiative was a collaborative effort among the PSOJ, the Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS), American Friends of […]
Voluntary organisations support PSOJ COVID-19 Jamaica Response Fund
CHILDREN FIRST Agency, a non-governmental organisation which provides life-changing programmes for children and adolescents, was among the many voluntary organisations that supported the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) COVID-19 Jamaica Response Fund. According to Claudette Pious, executive director of Children First Agency, the organisation participated in the collaborative effort because of its influence and […]
CVSS Launches #ServiceToANationJA Campaign!
August 30, 2021, Kingston, Jamaica- The Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS) launched its #ServiceToANationJA campaign to highlight volunteerism as an integral part of nation building. This notion was made evident through the planning and implementation of The PSOJ COVID-19 Jamaica Response Fund. The fund was a joint initiative with the CVSS, The Private Sector […]