UCL UNION VOLUNTEERING NEWS
November 16th – 23rd
Compiled by the Voluntary Service Unit
www.uclunion.org/volunteers
Hi
Another busy week at the VSU … we’re on the lookout for volunteers for a real variety of projects – gardening, mentoring young people, fundraising, administration, and a chance to help out at the gym! Plus, a number of different projects working with children, and for psychology students, or those with an interest in mental health, a chance to be get involved with the new Sanemail project.
A couple of other announcements …
One of our student-led Innovations Programme activities, The Refugee Project, is organising a refugee film festival - more info at the bottom of this email.
And note that Volunteering Society lunch time meetings are starting again next Wednesday – 1 – 2pm in the CSC Meeting Room on the second floor of the UCL Bloomsbury. The society is your chance to meet other student volunteers and get involved in how volunteering develops at UCL Union. VolSoc is independent of the Voluntary Services Unit, but works closely with us.
All the best
John Braime
Voluntary Services Coordinator
UCL Union
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP SHELTER STICK IT TO BAD HOUSING!
Shelter is the national charity working hard to ensure that everyone has a suitable, decent and affordable home.
On November 29th we are erecting a 'Wall of Shame' at Riverside Walkway on the South Bank.
For 5 days the wall will draw attention to the problem of bad housing and call on the Government to provide more investment in social housing
We’re looking for volunteers with good interpersonal skills to help with this event. Public campaigning will take place from 10am until 6pm from Wednesday 29th November to Sunday 3rd December, so if you’re free for at least half a day during this time, get in touch. Volunteers will be talking to the public and getting them to stick it to bad housing by signing a brick.
To find out more, email John at j.braime@ucl.ac.uk
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GARDENERS NEEDED FOR THE GARDENING PROJECT!
Enthusiastic volunteers needed to spend a couple of hours each week gardening for elderly or less able individuals near Euston. Fantastic opportunity to help improve the local environment, help the residents and work outside! Any knowledge of basic gardening techniques useful but not necessary. Language skills, particularly Bengali, may also be helpful. Reply to uczxgpr@ucl.ac.uk
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CAN YOU GIVE CHILDREN IN NEED THE BREAK THEY DESERVE?
Help CCHF provide fun-packed rural breaks to disadvantaged London children for 1 week during school half-terms and holidays. Our breaks are designed to help children learn to see themselves in a new way, discovering their strengths and skills, and gaining the respect and consideration they deserve.
We’re looking for enthusiastic & energetic volunteers to supervise 4 children from a group of 32, aged 8-12. Staying at our residential children’s centre near Hassocks, in an area of great natural beauty, you’ll work as part of a team with an experienced Leader to run excursions and activities including days out at farms, sports, swimming and crafts.
High quality training is provided as well as accommodation, and travel expenses are reimbursed.
For more details, please contact Rosie at volunteering@ucl.ac.uk
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INTO UNIVERSITY MENTORING SCHEME – TRAINING THIS SATURDAY
Based in West London, the IU Mentoring Programme aims to encourage young people to think about higher education. Mentors work with students in years 6-13 (aged 10-18) to provide additional support and help to get a young person thinking about their future. The premise of the scheme is that students from UCL have already successfully entered university and can support and inspire children - many of whom come from backgrounds that would not necessarily actively encourage the pursuit of higher education. Mentors are expected to meet with their mentees twice a month and email or phone periodically. We provide training at UCL and additional support throughout your participation in the Programme. The next training session will be held at UCL on Saturday November 18th from 1-5pm.
For more info, email Melissa at melissa@clementjames.co.uk or phone 7221-8810.
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WOMANKIND Worldwide
WOMANKIND Worldwide is a dynamic UK agency committed to women’s rights and the creation of a just, equitable and peaceful world, in which women are equal partners with men in determining the values, direction and governance of their societies.
We work closely with 55 partner community groups in 15 developing countries. All our projects are connected to enabling women to understand and access their rights. And to use these rights to benefit their daily lives. Where new legislation is needed to protect women or improve their status, we help our partners secure this too.
Our volunteers support with general administrative duties and programme and policy work, working alongside with our Programmes and Policy Managers.
To find out more email j.braime@ucl.ac.uk
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SANEMAIL YOUNG PERSONS' PANEL
SANE, the UK-wide mental health charity, wishes to recruit volunteers aged 16-25 to form a Young Persons' Panel which will meet/correspond regularly to discuss the running and development of the new SANEmail email support service, launching early next year. The panel will consist of core members who will meet three times a year in London and email members, who will be required to correspond regularly by email.
SANEmail, which is fully funded by The Vodafone UK Foundation, will run alongside the organisation's helpline, SANELINE, to provide an additional channel of support to those affected by mental health issues. In particular, the service will aim to provide support, information and signposting to the increasing number of young people who are affected by mental health problems.
SANE is looking for young people who are interested in mental health and wish to become involved with a charity. No previous experience is needed, but good communication skills, commitment to the project for a year from January 2007 and a willingness to work in a diverse team are required. Applications are particularly welcome from those who have been personally affected by mental health issues. Core members must be based in the Greater London area. Email members may be based anywhere else in the UK.
For more information, email Dee at d.davis@ucl.ac.uk
Closing date for applications: 5.00pm on 11th December 2006
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR RNIB COLLECTIONS
RNIB (Royal National Institute of the Blind) is looking for volunteers to help out with a collection to support our work. We are the UK’s leading charity offering information, support and advice to over two million people with sight problems. Collections such as these are one of the most cost-effective ways we have of raising funds for our services to blind and partially sighted people. T-shirts and buckets will be provided and we will cover the cost of your Travelcard.
Friday 24th November (times to be confirmed)
Euston Square
Friday 15 December 6-7pm
Trafalgar Square
If you are interested in helping out, please email Rosie on volunteering@ucl.ac.uk
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VOLUNTEERS FOR CHILDREN’S SESSIONS AT FACT
FACT is a small charity based in Old Street, London. We offer a Multi-sensory Environment (MSE) to children and adults with a wide range of physical, learning, emotional and behavioural difficulties. .
Our Centre provides a Multi-Sensory Room, Soft-Play Area and a unique Mobile Multi-Sensory Unit. Using a unique combination of music, lighting effects, soft play, tactile equipment and sound and smell devices, clients are provided with stimulating and enjoyable experiences through the equipment and props
Staff and volunteers at FACT encourage clients to make choices and learn that they can gain some control over their environment. Client’s growing confidence in interacting during the MSE experience provides a firm basis for ongoing education.
We are looking for volunteers to help out with some of our children’s hourly sessions each week. If anyone is looking for a rewarding, enjoyable and interesting voluntary experience and would like an informal chat about volunteering with us please contact us.
For more information contact Rosie at the VSU:
volunteering@ucl.ac.uk
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GYM BUDDY WANTED FOR ADKC
Action Disability Kensington and Chelsea are an organisation working with disabled adults to provide support for everyday life. They are looking for a volunteer “gym buddy” to accompany a man to the gym.
Darren would like a gym buddy, rather than a lot of support
So if you’d like to have a work out at the same then here’s your chance to keep fit for free!
He is next going on Wednesday at 11am, so if you’d like to give it a try, get in touch!
Contact Rosie on volunteering@ucl.ac.uk
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CROWLAND PLAYGROUP
Start the day with play? If you are free any morning Crowland Playgroup needs volunteers from September to help out with play sessions. The playgroup runs Monday to Friday from 9.15 am- 11.45, offering high quality, affordable play for children aged 2 plus in the Haringey area. We offer a spacious outdoor playground, sandplay, puzzles, books, singing, stories and creative activities. For further information contact Alison, d.davis@ucl.ac.uk
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UCL UNION REFUGEE PROJECT PRESENTS
REFUGEE FILM WEEK
Week beginning Mon 27 November 06
IN THIS WORLD
Dir. Michael Winterbottom
This acclaimed BAFTA-winning film tells the story of two young Afghans, Jamal and Enayat, who live in a refugee camp in Pakistan and escape with people smugglers. Their dangerous journey leads them along the "silk road" through Pakistan, Iran and Turkey towards London.
TURTLES CAN FLY
Dir. Bahman Ghobadi
This second prize-winning film, Turtles Can Fly, is set in a Kurdish refugee camp just before the US invasion of Iraq, telling the story of three orphaned children and their efforts to survive the appalling conditions. Through Satellite, Henkov and his sister Agrin we witness the harsh realities of daily life in a refugee community.
ENTRANCE IS FREE!
DONATIONS TO THE UCL REFUGEE VOLUNTEERING PROJECT WILL BE WELCOME. Venues are still being finalized, but for further details email: refugeeproject@ucl.ac.uk
November 16th – 23rd
Compiled by the Voluntary Service Unit
www.uclunion.org/volunteers
Hi
Another busy week at the VSU … we’re on the lookout for volunteers for a real variety of projects – gardening, mentoring young people, fundraising, administration, and a chance to help out at the gym! Plus, a number of different projects working with children, and for psychology students, or those with an interest in mental health, a chance to be get involved with the new Sanemail project.
A couple of other announcements …
One of our student-led Innovations Programme activities, The Refugee Project, is organising a refugee film festival - more info at the bottom of this email.
And note that Volunteering Society lunch time meetings are starting again next Wednesday – 1 – 2pm in the CSC Meeting Room on the second floor of the UCL Bloomsbury. The society is your chance to meet other student volunteers and get involved in how volunteering develops at UCL Union. VolSoc is independent of the Voluntary Services Unit, but works closely with us.
All the best
John Braime
Voluntary Services Coordinator
UCL Union
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP SHELTER STICK IT TO BAD HOUSING!
Shelter is the national charity working hard to ensure that everyone has a suitable, decent and affordable home.
On November 29th we are erecting a 'Wall of Shame' at Riverside Walkway on the South Bank.
For 5 days the wall will draw attention to the problem of bad housing and call on the Government to provide more investment in social housing
We’re looking for volunteers with good interpersonal skills to help with this event. Public campaigning will take place from 10am until 6pm from Wednesday 29th November to Sunday 3rd December, so if you’re free for at least half a day during this time, get in touch. Volunteers will be talking to the public and getting them to stick it to bad housing by signing a brick.
To find out more, email John at j.braime@ucl.ac.uk
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GARDENERS NEEDED FOR THE GARDENING PROJECT!
Enthusiastic volunteers needed to spend a couple of hours each week gardening for elderly or less able individuals near Euston. Fantastic opportunity to help improve the local environment, help the residents and work outside! Any knowledge of basic gardening techniques useful but not necessary. Language skills, particularly Bengali, may also be helpful. Reply to uczxgpr@ucl.ac.uk
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CAN YOU GIVE CHILDREN IN NEED THE BREAK THEY DESERVE?
Help CCHF provide fun-packed rural breaks to disadvantaged London children for 1 week during school half-terms and holidays. Our breaks are designed to help children learn to see themselves in a new way, discovering their strengths and skills, and gaining the respect and consideration they deserve.
We’re looking for enthusiastic & energetic volunteers to supervise 4 children from a group of 32, aged 8-12. Staying at our residential children’s centre near Hassocks, in an area of great natural beauty, you’ll work as part of a team with an experienced Leader to run excursions and activities including days out at farms, sports, swimming and crafts.
High quality training is provided as well as accommodation, and travel expenses are reimbursed.
For more details, please contact Rosie at volunteering@ucl.ac.uk
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INTO UNIVERSITY MENTORING SCHEME – TRAINING THIS SATURDAY
Based in West London, the IU Mentoring Programme aims to encourage young people to think about higher education. Mentors work with students in years 6-13 (aged 10-18) to provide additional support and help to get a young person thinking about their future. The premise of the scheme is that students from UCL have already successfully entered university and can support and inspire children - many of whom come from backgrounds that would not necessarily actively encourage the pursuit of higher education. Mentors are expected to meet with their mentees twice a month and email or phone periodically. We provide training at UCL and additional support throughout your participation in the Programme. The next training session will be held at UCL on Saturday November 18th from 1-5pm.
For more info, email Melissa at melissa@clementjames.co.uk or phone 7221-8810.
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WOMANKIND Worldwide
WOMANKIND Worldwide is a dynamic UK agency committed to women’s rights and the creation of a just, equitable and peaceful world, in which women are equal partners with men in determining the values, direction and governance of their societies.
We work closely with 55 partner community groups in 15 developing countries. All our projects are connected to enabling women to understand and access their rights. And to use these rights to benefit their daily lives. Where new legislation is needed to protect women or improve their status, we help our partners secure this too.
Our volunteers support with general administrative duties and programme and policy work, working alongside with our Programmes and Policy Managers.
To find out more email j.braime@ucl.ac.uk
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SANEMAIL YOUNG PERSONS' PANEL
SANE, the UK-wide mental health charity, wishes to recruit volunteers aged 16-25 to form a Young Persons' Panel which will meet/correspond regularly to discuss the running and development of the new SANEmail email support service, launching early next year. The panel will consist of core members who will meet three times a year in London and email members, who will be required to correspond regularly by email.
SANEmail, which is fully funded by The Vodafone UK Foundation, will run alongside the organisation's helpline, SANELINE, to provide an additional channel of support to those affected by mental health issues. In particular, the service will aim to provide support, information and signposting to the increasing number of young people who are affected by mental health problems.
SANE is looking for young people who are interested in mental health and wish to become involved with a charity. No previous experience is needed, but good communication skills, commitment to the project for a year from January 2007 and a willingness to work in a diverse team are required. Applications are particularly welcome from those who have been personally affected by mental health issues. Core members must be based in the Greater London area. Email members may be based anywhere else in the UK.
For more information, email Dee at d.davis@ucl.ac.uk
Closing date for applications: 5.00pm on 11th December 2006
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR RNIB COLLECTIONS
RNIB (Royal National Institute of the Blind) is looking for volunteers to help out with a collection to support our work. We are the UK’s leading charity offering information, support and advice to over two million people with sight problems. Collections such as these are one of the most cost-effective ways we have of raising funds for our services to blind and partially sighted people. T-shirts and buckets will be provided and we will cover the cost of your Travelcard.
Friday 24th November (times to be confirmed)
Euston Square
Friday 15 December 6-7pm
Trafalgar Square
If you are interested in helping out, please email Rosie on volunteering@ucl.ac.uk
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VOLUNTEERS FOR CHILDREN’S SESSIONS AT FACT
FACT is a small charity based in Old Street, London. We offer a Multi-sensory Environment (MSE) to children and adults with a wide range of physical, learning, emotional and behavioural difficulties. .
Our Centre provides a Multi-Sensory Room, Soft-Play Area and a unique Mobile Multi-Sensory Unit. Using a unique combination of music, lighting effects, soft play, tactile equipment and sound and smell devices, clients are provided with stimulating and enjoyable experiences through the equipment and props
Staff and volunteers at FACT encourage clients to make choices and learn that they can gain some control over their environment. Client’s growing confidence in interacting during the MSE experience provides a firm basis for ongoing education.
We are looking for volunteers to help out with some of our children’s hourly sessions each week. If anyone is looking for a rewarding, enjoyable and interesting voluntary experience and would like an informal chat about volunteering with us please contact us.
For more information contact Rosie at the VSU:
volunteering@ucl.ac.uk
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GYM BUDDY WANTED FOR ADKC
Action Disability Kensington and Chelsea are an organisation working with disabled adults to provide support for everyday life. They are looking for a volunteer “gym buddy” to accompany a man to the gym.
Darren would like a gym buddy, rather than a lot of support
So if you’d like to have a work out at the same then here’s your chance to keep fit for free!
He is next going on Wednesday at 11am, so if you’d like to give it a try, get in touch!
Contact Rosie on volunteering@ucl.ac.uk
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CROWLAND PLAYGROUP
Start the day with play? If you are free any morning Crowland Playgroup needs volunteers from September to help out with play sessions. The playgroup runs Monday to Friday from 9.15 am- 11.45, offering high quality, affordable play for children aged 2 plus in the Haringey area. We offer a spacious outdoor playground, sandplay, puzzles, books, singing, stories and creative activities. For further information contact Alison, d.davis@ucl.ac.uk
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UCL UNION REFUGEE PROJECT PRESENTS
REFUGEE FILM WEEK
Week beginning Mon 27 November 06
IN THIS WORLD
Dir. Michael Winterbottom
This acclaimed BAFTA-winning film tells the story of two young Afghans, Jamal and Enayat, who live in a refugee camp in Pakistan and escape with people smugglers. Their dangerous journey leads them along the "silk road" through Pakistan, Iran and Turkey towards London.
TURTLES CAN FLY
Dir. Bahman Ghobadi
This second prize-winning film, Turtles Can Fly, is set in a Kurdish refugee camp just before the US invasion of Iraq, telling the story of three orphaned children and their efforts to survive the appalling conditions. Through Satellite, Henkov and his sister Agrin we witness the harsh realities of daily life in a refugee community.
ENTRANCE IS FREE!
DONATIONS TO THE UCL REFUGEE VOLUNTEERING PROJECT WILL BE WELCOME. Venues are still being finalized, but for further details email: refugeeproject@ucl.ac.uk