vMail - October 2010
Hopefully this month’s vMail will bring a little bit of sunshine to this cold October week. September has whizzed by, and we are already in mid-autumn, so let’s concentrate on some positive news; vInvolved Central London have some exciting and diverse volunteering opportunities within Central London for 16 to 25 year olds. Please read on for more details…
NEWS and YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES
Takeover Day
Want to find out what the workplace looks like? Takeover Day offers children and young people across the country the chance to work with adults and get involved in decision-making in all kinds of organisations. Anyone and everyone can be part of it! In 2009 around 30,000 children and young people worked with hundreds of organisations, including businesses, schools, police and fire services, newspapers, banks, TV and radio stations, charities, local councils, MPs, hospitals and government departments. This year we want you to help us raise it to 40,000! For more information: http://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/issue_rooms/takeover_day
Picture Poetry
Picture Poetry is part of Stories of the World, one of the major projects at the heart of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad. It is a 7 week creative project running from Wednesday 3rd November – Wednesday 15th December 2010 at the Geffrye Museum. Sessions will take place once a week between 5-8pm at the Museum. The project is open to all young people aged 14-24 and all refreshments will be provided. Over the course of the project, the participants will work with a professional poet, photographer and digital technicians to create, and then take home, their own digital stories inspired by objects from the Museum’s collection. Participants will gain unique access to the Museum’s collection and skills development will include Poetry writing, Performance and Photography. For more information please contact Hannah on hlake@geffrye-museum.org.uk or 02077399893.
EVOLVE
Who are eVolve?
Our Youth Action Team, called eVolve, are a group of young people who help us promote volunteering to their peers. eVolve support vInvolved Central London by giving us feedback about our projects, allowing us to deliver a more youth-led programme.
What have eVolve done this month?
This month, eVolve were provided Presentation Training by the Global Skills College (http://www.lpi-global-skills.org.uk/students.php) who aim to help our students develop the skills they will need in today’s global economy. Like eVolve, you can also benefit from this free training! They do this through a series of skills workshops which take place on weekday evenings and at weekends. These skills workshops are aimed particularly at people aged 15 to 25. The workshops are run by a dedicated team of volunteers, who come from a wide range of professional backgrounds. eVolve found this really useful and so have been asked to present at a couple of vInvolved Central London’s upcoming events. I hope you can wish them lots of luck (not that they’ll need it).
OPPORTUNITIES
Walkabout Assistant: Prospex Youth Club
Prospex’ Street Teams actively go out and engage with young people who are hanging about on the streets, estates and parks. They require volunteers to help them on their Walkabouts, so that they can build up a relationship of trust with these young people. This then enables them to gain the information they need, access positive activities, employment opportunities or help back into education either through another Prospex service or by referring to another provider. The Street Team members are easily identified by wearing clothing clearly displaying the Prospex logo. Currently, the Prospex Street Teams can be found on Tuesday and Friday evenings at varying times from 6pm onwards. Each session is for a minimum of 2.5 hours and the teams work in pairs. Prospex are very willing to develop their volunteers, and so will allow you to work towards an ASDAN qualification! This is a fantastic opportunity that will not only give you hands on experience with young people, but also get awarded for it in the process. To apply: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6MC2YHL
Interaction Volunteers: HMS Belfast
The Imperial War Museum are looking to recruit a new team of interaction volunteers from their local community to help with some new visitor interaction roles on HMS Belfast and at the Churchill War Rooms. As well as helping the museum provide an extra level of service to our visitors at these two locations it is hoped that those volunteering will be able to gain new skills and experiences that will help them secure employment in the future. To get involved you must currently be: Aged 18 to 25, happy to meet and communicate with visitors from all parts of the world, be a resident of Lambeth Southwark or Westminster and not currently in employment, education or training. To apply: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6MC2YHL
Personal Assistant to Director: Volunteer Centre Camden
Volunteer Centre Camden aims to promote and develop volunteering in Camden. We provide information, advice and support to individuals wishing to become volunteers, or to organisations wishing to involve volunteers in their work. The Director receives many communications per day and attends a number of integral and external meetings. The PA will ensure that relevant paperwork is available and delegate requests for information to other staff and volunteers. The role will be supported by an administrator who will provide ongoing support and supervision. The role will include making and confirming appointments by email and telephone. Volunteer Centre Camden also has other volunteering opportunities available, including Administrator and Membership Coordinator, Befriender, Brokerage Assistant, Olympic Volunteering (Workshops) and Receptionist. To apply: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6MC2YHL
Pass Volunteer: Camden Society
Pass is an award winning scheme that aims to tackle the increasing problems of vulnerable adults not getting enough exercise. Volunteers needed to provide support on 1-to-1 and group support to adults with learning disability or mental health issues to enable them to access physical or sport activities in their local community. This could include Yoga, Walking, dancing, Ten Pin Bowling, Ice skating, Badminton, Table Tennis and more. Opportunity available all week - very flexible, and expenses are paid. The Camden Society are also looking for a Social Club volunteer, Choices Day-Service Volunteer, Café Support Volunteer, General Office Volunteer and Training and Employment Support Worker. To apply: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6MC2YHL
Book Shop Volunteer: Oxfam
This is a fantastic volunteering opportunity in an Oxfam bookshop in Camden. Main tasks would be to use the till and sorting & pricing books. This is an ideal opportunity for someone interested in books. There would be some physical work. Flexible over time you volunteer. Book shop is open 7 days a week (Mon- Sat 10am-6pm) Sunday (12-5pm). Could be full time for 4 days a week, but also could be part time! Ideally for 6 months and expenses are paid. To apply: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6MC2YHL
Fundraiser: Afghan Council
Need a volunteer to help make fundraising bids for the Afghan Council UK. This will include researching and producing bids relating to young people. A flexible role which could be full or part time, with your expenses paid. To apply: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6MC2YHL
Christmas Card Volunteer: Card Aid
A full-time voluntary opportunity is a chance to get vital work experience, by committing to volunteer 30 hours per week for 3 months. It looks great on your CV and will stand you in good stead next time you have to fill in an application form or need to give a good example at a job interview! A placement can give you valuable work experience and greater confidence as you develop your skills and progress in your career. You'll even be encouraged to take advantage of training opportunities, as well as keeping a log of hours and work for rapid progression towards a vAward. Be part of the exciting build up to Christmas by helping out in one of over 30 Card Aid Christmas Shops across Central London. Shops are in Camden, Islington and Westminster, so find the shop that has the right location for you. Main duties include serving customers, labelling stock, signage and generally assisting the shop manager as required. It is a very flexible role. This is a great chance to do something worthwhile this winter! To apply: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6MC2YHL
Office Administrator: Vitalise
Join a busy and lively office, providing vital administrative support in the head office for Vitalise in Islington. Role could include wide variety of tasks, such as helping with marketing, fundraising, media and events. Flexible role as could be part time (Mon to Fri working hours) with your expenses paid. To apply: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6MC2YHL
Club Volunteer: Balham Gateway
You will assist the driver in helping members of Balham Gateway Club. This will include door-knocking and the picking-up & the dropping-off the members. You would also be helping out at the club during evening, including assisting with activities and just mucking-in to ensure that members enjoy their evening. The club time is 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Balham Gateway also requires an Escort Volunteer. To apply: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6MC2YHL
General Assistant: Sue Ryder Care
Looking for an assistant to help in Baker Street shop. Tasks include stocking, merchandising and pricing goods, selecting sale stock, and serving & assisting customers. This is a flexible role between Monday and Saturday. It could be part or full time. Similar opportunities are available in other London locations! To apply: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6MC2YHL
Thank you for reading, and see you again next month!
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