UCLU VOLUNTEERING SOCIETY
VOLSOC
This week, we're focussing on recruiting people to help make this society even better! So come along if you're interested in getting involved with our volunteering magazine (whether it's writing, editing, illustrating, photos...etc) or want to get more involved with fundraising.
You can also find out more about volunteering abroad this summer, by speaking to our international volunteering coordinators who will help match your interests with the international organisations who can cater to them.
This wednesday from 1:30 In meeting room 212, 2nd floor, Bloomsbury Building Free lunch!
VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT WORKERS
DEVELOPMENT IN ACTION
DiA was founded in 1992 and became a charity in 1994 to promote awareness of development issues to young people in the UK, providing hands-on development opportunities for volunteers in India while forwarding the development of young people in India. DiA is part of the ‘MAKE POVERTY HISTORY’ coalition. DiA works in the UK to promote development education through our magazine, workshops and our up coming touring exhibition.
This is a not-for-profit NGO which relies on enthusiastic volunteers who have an interest in development. We are looking for committed volunteers from all over the UK to get involved in helping us raise the profile of development education. No previous experience is necessary as appropriate training/guidance will be provided.
For more information please contact marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk
GIVE -IT-A-GO VOLUNTEER FUNDRAISING
BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION
The run up to Christmas is one of BHF's most important fundraising times. We aim to raise money from our Christmas Appeal by asking people at collections to give and save lives.
BHF is looking for volunteers to assist with promoting the Christmas Appeal by encouraging individuals to donate at collections in the street, workplace, college etc.
Description of activities to be undertaken:
For more information please contact marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk
GIVE-IT-A-GO VALENTINES VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION
Valentine’s Day and the Valentine Appeal is one of BHF's most important fundraising campaigns. We aim to raise money £1 million from our valentine's Appeal by asking people to give a gift that saves lives.
BHF is looking for volunteers to assist with promoting the Valentine’s Appeal by encouraging individuals, groups or businesses to organise their own fundraising e.g. raffle, dress down day, walk, dinner dance. The list is endless but every penny will help towards our appeal so we can keep on caring for heart patients and supporting their families.
For more information please contact marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk
IT/DATABASE BUILDING VOLUNTEER
FITZROVIA YOUTH IN ACTION!!!
We are increasing the range of activities that we presently run, due to new funding requirements as well as a move to a new building. We presently run an advice service, older people’s activities, Bangladeshi Women’s Health project, art/ textile activities, community forums, a local paper and coordinate a five a side pitch.
We need to be able to capture some of statistics in order to tell our story to our users, funders and other stakeholders. As part of this we need a Data base that’s user friendly but will enable us to demonstrate our impact.
For more information please contact marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT VOLUNTEERS
FITZROVIA YOUTH IN ACTION!!!
We are increasing the range of activities that we presently run for older people ie; talks , trips , outings, etc.
We need someone to assist with formulating a programme of events and organising these activities.
For more information please contact marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR STREETLEAGUE TOURNAMENT
GIVE-IT-A-GO ONE OFF VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY
STRRET LEAGUE UK!!!
Volunteers are needed to help ensure the smooth running of a one day football tournament - 25 Oct 10am-4pm Twice a year, Street League (a football league for homeless people) holds ‘twinning’ tournaments for some of our regular players and employees from our corporate sponsors. The corporate employees and players join together to make up 11-a-side teams.
These twinning tournaments are a really good example of how football can break down barriers and act as a unifying factor amongst people who come from very different backgrounds. They start off with ‘ice breakers’ to get everyone talking and working together, and then the teams play in a tournament ending in a final followed by presentations of cups.
Volunteers will help with all aspects of running the tournament, including helping staff co-ordinate the teams, registering players at the start of the day, supervising the teams and general administration.
For more information please contact marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk
VOLUNTEER RESEARCH ASSISTANT NEEDED
THE STUART LOW TRUST
Research Assistant required for small health promotion charity, working with those suffering from mental distress or isolation. This is an opportunity to be involved in a new pilot project and develop your research and communication skills. The work will involve talking to individuals, conducting interviews and completing questionnaires to establish the desired activities for the pilot out-of-hours service.
Skills required are as follows:
For more information please contact marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk
VOLUNTEER FUNDRAISERS NEEDED
GIVE-IT-A-GO FUNDRAISING!!!
INTERACT WORLDWIDE
On Saturday 1st of December, Interact Worldwide an international health and development charity, will be holding a Mega Raid on the streets of central London to celebrate World AIDS Day.
We need volunteer fundraisers to come join us, and help us spread the message of World AIDS Day to the great British public.
This is a perfect opportunity to participate in the activity and spirit of World AIDS Day, and is a great occasion for people from across the country to do some volunteering for a very worthwhile cause.
Please contact marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk for more information.
VOLUNTEER EVENTS ORGANISERS WANTED
THE PHILIP LAWRENCE AWARDS
The Philip Lawrence Awards are now in their 12th year. They work from the premise that young people are their own best role models and that, given a chance, they can transform their communities through vision and determination. The Awards recognise young people from all over the country (usually between the ages of 10 and 20) who have created and implemented projects which are designed to tackle cutting-edge issues in their communities: crime, racial tension, homophobia, drug abuse, anti-social behaviour etc.
The Award ceremony held each December in the UCL Bloomsbury is a celebration and a recognition of their efforts. Hosted by Sir Trevor McDonald, there is a large performance element of music and dance by young people in various colleges and schools - and sometimes drawn from past award winners. The Home Secretary also attends and makes a speech.
The day before the ceremony has always been earmarked as a time when past winners can get together to brainstorm, to inspire - and (importantly!) to socialise and make new friends. Many of the young people live in deprived areas and in testing circumstances. Some may still be in education, others will not have found that path an easy one.
We’re looking for a group of UCL students who could help organise the reunion event for past winners (to take place on the 3rd December). We’re looking for people with ideas, energy and ability to make a really special event, working in partnership with some of the previous award winners.
Interested? To find out more, email John at j.braime@ucl.ac.uk
DYNAMIC AND COMMITTED VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
INTO-UNIVERSITY
Over the last six years IntoUniversity has evolved into a national charity providing local learning centres where young people are inspired to achieve.
There are currently two centres in deprived areas of London - North Kensington and Lambeth - each offering aspirational and supportive educational projects for local primary and secondary inner-city London pupils.
Both centres require enthusiastic, committed and dynamic volunteers. We will be holding a training session to recruit for potential volunteers to the Academic Support Programme. These volunteers are needed to assist in after school sessions helping pupils with school work and providing the encouragement they need to succeed.
The service runs Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 3.30-6pm and volunteers are asked to commit to at least one session per week although shifts are flexible to suit your needs.Training and induction are provided.
Please email marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk for more information.
GIVE-IT-A-GO ONE OFF VOLUNTEERING
THE CALTHORPE PROJECT
We have various arts, sports, cooking activities we need assistance with- including a fundraising day and a special apple day event. The volunteers would be expected to accompany our playstaff on the activities and help the children to make things and to play sports to cook and to generally have fun.
We are normally inundated with children and are usually short-staffed so would welcome any volunteers. Volunteers who really enjoy the work are able to continue volunteering on our Saturday club and access training in playwork, which would lead to employment.
Please contact p.wahlqvist@ucl.ac.uk for more information.
COULD YOU BE A VOLUNTEER ROLE-MODEL?
CHANCE UK
Chance UK works with young boys (5-11) who often go through their early years without a positive male role model in their lives. You dont need a high flyer you just need to remember what its like to be a boy growing up.
We are holding an introductory evening on Thursday 1st November 2007 from 6pm-7:30pm in our offices in Finsbury Park. There will be no pressure, just a pleasant evening with light refreshments and a chance to chat with someone who is already a mentor.
Please contact marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk for more information.
VOLSOC
This week, we're focussing on recruiting people to help make this society even better! So come along if you're interested in getting involved with our volunteering magazine (whether it's writing, editing, illustrating, photos...etc) or want to get more involved with fundraising.
You can also find out more about volunteering abroad this summer, by speaking to our international volunteering coordinators who will help match your interests with the international organisations who can cater to them.
This wednesday from 1:30 In meeting room 212, 2nd floor, Bloomsbury Building Free lunch!
VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT WORKERS
DEVELOPMENT IN ACTION
DiA was founded in 1992 and became a charity in 1994 to promote awareness of development issues to young people in the UK, providing hands-on development opportunities for volunteers in India while forwarding the development of young people in India. DiA is part of the ‘MAKE POVERTY HISTORY’ coalition. DiA works in the UK to promote development education through our magazine, workshops and our up coming touring exhibition.
This is a not-for-profit NGO which relies on enthusiastic volunteers who have an interest in development. We are looking for committed volunteers from all over the UK to get involved in helping us raise the profile of development education. No previous experience is necessary as appropriate training/guidance will be provided.
For more information please contact marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk
GIVE -IT-A-GO VOLUNTEER FUNDRAISING
BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION
The run up to Christmas is one of BHF's most important fundraising times. We aim to raise money from our Christmas Appeal by asking people at collections to give and save lives.
BHF is looking for volunteers to assist with promoting the Christmas Appeal by encouraging individuals to donate at collections in the street, workplace, college etc.
Description of activities to be undertaken:
- Able to encourage support for the Christmas campaign from the general public
- Convey the aims and the work of BHF
For more information please contact marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk
GIVE-IT-A-GO VALENTINES VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION
Valentine’s Day and the Valentine Appeal is one of BHF's most important fundraising campaigns. We aim to raise money £1 million from our valentine's Appeal by asking people to give a gift that saves lives.
BHF is looking for volunteers to assist with promoting the Valentine’s Appeal by encouraging individuals, groups or businesses to organise their own fundraising e.g. raffle, dress down day, walk, dinner dance. The list is endless but every penny will help towards our appeal so we can keep on caring for heart patients and supporting their families.
For more information please contact marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk
IT/DATABASE BUILDING VOLUNTEER
FITZROVIA YOUTH IN ACTION!!!
We are increasing the range of activities that we presently run, due to new funding requirements as well as a move to a new building. We presently run an advice service, older people’s activities, Bangladeshi Women’s Health project, art/ textile activities, community forums, a local paper and coordinate a five a side pitch.
We need to be able to capture some of statistics in order to tell our story to our users, funders and other stakeholders. As part of this we need a Data base that’s user friendly but will enable us to demonstrate our impact.
For more information please contact marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT VOLUNTEERS
FITZROVIA YOUTH IN ACTION!!!
We are increasing the range of activities that we presently run for older people ie; talks , trips , outings, etc.
We need someone to assist with formulating a programme of events and organising these activities.
For more information please contact marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR STREETLEAGUE TOURNAMENT
GIVE-IT-A-GO ONE OFF VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY
STRRET LEAGUE UK!!!
Volunteers are needed to help ensure the smooth running of a one day football tournament - 25 Oct 10am-4pm Twice a year, Street League (a football league for homeless people) holds ‘twinning’ tournaments for some of our regular players and employees from our corporate sponsors. The corporate employees and players join together to make up 11-a-side teams.
These twinning tournaments are a really good example of how football can break down barriers and act as a unifying factor amongst people who come from very different backgrounds. They start off with ‘ice breakers’ to get everyone talking and working together, and then the teams play in a tournament ending in a final followed by presentations of cups.
Volunteers will help with all aspects of running the tournament, including helping staff co-ordinate the teams, registering players at the start of the day, supervising the teams and general administration.
For more information please contact marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk
VOLUNTEER RESEARCH ASSISTANT NEEDED
THE STUART LOW TRUST
Research Assistant required for small health promotion charity, working with those suffering from mental distress or isolation. This is an opportunity to be involved in a new pilot project and develop your research and communication skills. The work will involve talking to individuals, conducting interviews and completing questionnaires to establish the desired activities for the pilot out-of-hours service.
Skills required are as follows:
- The ability to communicate clearly, both face to face and over the phone.
- To be able to display sensitivity, understanding and empathy with interviewees.
- Be flexible and able to travel around the Islington and North.
For more information please contact marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk
VOLUNTEER FUNDRAISERS NEEDED
GIVE-IT-A-GO FUNDRAISING!!!
INTERACT WORLDWIDE
On Saturday 1st of December, Interact Worldwide an international health and development charity, will be holding a Mega Raid on the streets of central London to celebrate World AIDS Day.
We need volunteer fundraisers to come join us, and help us spread the message of World AIDS Day to the great British public.
This is a perfect opportunity to participate in the activity and spirit of World AIDS Day, and is a great occasion for people from across the country to do some volunteering for a very worthwhile cause.
Please contact marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk for more information.
VOLUNTEER EVENTS ORGANISERS WANTED
THE PHILIP LAWRENCE AWARDS
The Philip Lawrence Awards are now in their 12th year. They work from the premise that young people are their own best role models and that, given a chance, they can transform their communities through vision and determination. The Awards recognise young people from all over the country (usually between the ages of 10 and 20) who have created and implemented projects which are designed to tackle cutting-edge issues in their communities: crime, racial tension, homophobia, drug abuse, anti-social behaviour etc.
The Award ceremony held each December in the UCL Bloomsbury is a celebration and a recognition of their efforts. Hosted by Sir Trevor McDonald, there is a large performance element of music and dance by young people in various colleges and schools - and sometimes drawn from past award winners. The Home Secretary also attends and makes a speech.
The day before the ceremony has always been earmarked as a time when past winners can get together to brainstorm, to inspire - and (importantly!) to socialise and make new friends. Many of the young people live in deprived areas and in testing circumstances. Some may still be in education, others will not have found that path an easy one.
We’re looking for a group of UCL students who could help organise the reunion event for past winners (to take place on the 3rd December). We’re looking for people with ideas, energy and ability to make a really special event, working in partnership with some of the previous award winners.
Interested? To find out more, email John at j.braime@ucl.ac.uk
DYNAMIC AND COMMITTED VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
INTO-UNIVERSITY
Over the last six years IntoUniversity has evolved into a national charity providing local learning centres where young people are inspired to achieve.
There are currently two centres in deprived areas of London - North Kensington and Lambeth - each offering aspirational and supportive educational projects for local primary and secondary inner-city London pupils.
Both centres require enthusiastic, committed and dynamic volunteers. We will be holding a training session to recruit for potential volunteers to the Academic Support Programme. These volunteers are needed to assist in after school sessions helping pupils with school work and providing the encouragement they need to succeed.
The service runs Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 3.30-6pm and volunteers are asked to commit to at least one session per week although shifts are flexible to suit your needs.Training and induction are provided.
Please email marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk for more information.
GIVE-IT-A-GO ONE OFF VOLUNTEERING
THE CALTHORPE PROJECT
We have various arts, sports, cooking activities we need assistance with- including a fundraising day and a special apple day event. The volunteers would be expected to accompany our playstaff on the activities and help the children to make things and to play sports to cook and to generally have fun.
We are normally inundated with children and are usually short-staffed so would welcome any volunteers. Volunteers who really enjoy the work are able to continue volunteering on our Saturday club and access training in playwork, which would lead to employment.
Please contact p.wahlqvist@ucl.ac.uk for more information.
COULD YOU BE A VOLUNTEER ROLE-MODEL?
CHANCE UK
Chance UK works with young boys (5-11) who often go through their early years without a positive male role model in their lives. You dont need a high flyer you just need to remember what its like to be a boy growing up.
We are holding an introductory evening on Thursday 1st November 2007 from 6pm-7:30pm in our offices in Finsbury Park. There will be no pressure, just a pleasant evening with light refreshments and a chance to chat with someone who is already a mentor.
Please contact marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk for more information.