++GROUNDWORK WEST LONDON++
CONSERVATION VOLUNTEER
Groundwork West London - Conservation event Thursday 29th November 11am-3pm
Joint university event! Volunteers needed to help with vegetation management and other nature conservation tasks in Little Wormwood Scrubs Park.
This is an excellent opportunity for volunteers to get their 'hands dirty' in real nature conservation in the company of students from other London universities. Groundwork West London will provide instruction and supervision of volunteers on the day. Tools and gloves will be provided, and a qualified first aider will be present at all times.
GroundWork is an environmental charity which supports local communities in need, working with partners to help improve our services.
For more information please contact Petra on p.wahlqvist@ucl.ac.uk
++VOLUNTEER BUCKET COLLECTORS++
MAYTREE CENTRE PROJECT
Bucket collection inside Emirates Stadium (Arsenal v Wigan Athletic) Saturday 24 November 11am-7pm
Maytree is looking for volunteer bucket collectors to help collect money inside the Arsenal Stadium on Saturday 24th November for the Arsenal v Wigan Athletic game.
We are looking for people who are enthusiastic, energetic, enjoy being with and talking to people and would like to help raise lots of money for a very worthwhile cause.
For more information please contact p.wahlqvist@ucl.ac.uk
++CRITICAL INCIDENT VOLUNTEER++
METROPOLITAN VOLUNTEER PROGRAMME (Metropolitan Police Service)
Thursday 15th November and Thursday 30th November 8:30am - 1pm
The Metropolitan Police in Westminster want volunteers to participate in a Student Police Constable Training Exercise to be held in a popular Soho nightclub. Trained staff will brief volunteers before the commencement of the role-play and during debrief you will be encouraged to give your feedback.
This is an opportunity for you to be part of a new Police training structure, to make the scenario realistic and help the Metropolitan Police deliver and improve upon an already excellent service and as a result help make London the safest capital city in the world! Thursday 15th November is for the 8 main Role Players and Thursday 30th November for all 50 volunteers.
For more information please contact p.wahlqvist@ucl.ac.uk
++VOLUNTEER ACCESS ASSISTANTS NEEDED++
SHAPE TICKETS
Fancy a free night out? Do you enjoy going out in London? Are you interested in meeting new people who share a love for the arts? If so, then why not volunteer for Shape Tickets?
If you have some spare time on your hands, and want to attend London theatre, concerts, dance, galleries and much much more for free, why not volunteer as an Access Assistant for Shape Tickets and help somebody else access the arts across London.
Shape Tickets removes the access barriers for deaf and disabled people to attend London theatre and concerts by providing all the latest information on productions and venue access details, cut-price tickets, an accessible booking service and help with transport.
For more information please contact marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk
++VOLUNTEER FUNDRAISERS NEEDED++
GIVE-IT-A-GO FUNDRAISING
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.
For more information please contact marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk
++VOLUNTEER MENTOR NEEDED - ONLINE LEARNING++
BESIDE
Are you passionate about the environment. Can you help us get our online learning project off the ground by mentoring a student who is recovering from depression/anxiety problems.
For more information please contact marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk
++VOLUNTEER FUNDRAISERS NEEDED++
ACTSA
To raise funds for ACTSA and awareness around the issues facing the people of southern Africa.
For more information please contact marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk
++UCL MARROW++
CHRISTMAS COLLECTION VOLUNTEERS
UCL Marrow – Christmas Collection at Oxford Street Saturday 8 December 12pm-3pm
This is our annual Christmas collection on Oxford Street. We will be collecting money for Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust, a charity that promotes the bone marrow register and help save lives in people with blood disease.
It is great fun and we will be singing carol with a gospel choir. Volunteers are very welcome to come and sing with us!
For more information, please contact Petra on p.wahlqvist@ucl.ac.uk
++PREPARING FOR SPRING++
GIVE-IT-A-GO – BELSIZE WOOD PROJECT
Belsize Wood Nature Reserve is a great little green refuge in a very urban area and is much appreciated by local people. We are planting areas of the reserve with bulbs (native species of daffodils and bluebells) to provide a beautiful spring display.
Work on the day will include clearing previously planted areas so that the bulbs will have a clear run next Spring and clearing and planting new areas in both adjacent areas of this two site reserve, which has benefited from previous work by UCL students.
Date: Wednesday November 21st 2007
Time: 10.30am - 15.00pm
For more information please contact marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk
++VOLUNTEER CANVASSERS NEEDED++
GIVE-IT-A-GO – THE CARA TRUST!!!
The Cara Trust – an HIV charity - needs five volunteers to canvass public opinion (for feedback to Camden Council, funders of the event) and raise money for the Cara Trust immediately after the Choir Concert at St Pancras Church in support of World Aids Day on Saturday 1st December.
We will need you to be available from 12o’clock to 1.30pm on Saturday 1st December. We will supply clipboards, pens, boxes and forms.
You will have Chris Woolls, Director of the Cara Trust, helping alongside and available for guidance and advice.
For information please contact marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk
++CREATIVE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ASAP++
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO PAINT MURALS!
Are you creative? Like painting? Then sign up to the new VSU Mural Volunteer Team!
You will receive a basic training session in mural design and then you can sign up to the mural paintings that suit your schedule! Organisations will include local schools and charities, who will greatly appreciate your effort to brighten up their walls!
There is no ongoing commitment required – you can do as much or as little as you like! Paints and brushes will be provided by the organisations and travel costs and protective gear covered by the VSU.
To find out more, please email Petra on p.wahlqvist@ucl.ac.uk
++VOLUNTEER PARTY DECORATORS NEEDED++
PARTIES DECORATIONS TEAM VOLUNTEER WANTED!
Do you have an interest in party decorating? Do you like making simple decorations? Then why not become part of the new VSU Party Decorations Team?
You will receive a basic training session at UCL Union for inspiration and then you can sign up to the events that suit your schedule!
Events will include Christmas Parties for different service users (elderly people, children with terminal illnesses, etc) and there is no ongoing commitment required – you can do as much or as little as you like! Decorations and / or materials will be provided by the organisations and travel costs covered by the VSU.
To find out more, please email Petra on p.wahlqvist@ucl.ac.uk
++DO YOU SPEAK ANY LANGUAGES?++
The Language Skills Pool is a student-led project which is part of the UCLU Voluntary Services Unit.
The LSP is a pool of different languages whereby students translate and proofread various texts for local charities and organisations into other languages. Therefore, we need and are seeking volunteers who would like to contribute to the community by using their language skills. They could be a native speaker, or if they speak a foreign language, preferably up to A Level standard.
Students will be part of a worthwhile and enriching project and we offer them the chance to improve their language skills, receive translation training, meet new people and actively take part in the local community through volunteering.
Contact d.davis@ucl.ac.uk for further details.
++CHILDREN'S LANGAUGE CLUBS++
Are you proficient in Spanish, Italian, German, French or a Chinese Language? Do you want to make a real impact on the community or maybe just boost your CV? Then we have an opportunity tailored for you; the Children's Language Clubs.
You will be asked to teach children aged 8 - 11 year old. It's an excellent opportunity to improve your existing skills and gain new ones while enjoying yourself. It won't take much of your valuable time, approximately 2 hours per week. Child protection training together with lesson planning and classroom management training will be offered.
If this sounds like something you might be interested in then contact d.davis@ucl.ac.uk for more information.
Closing date for registrations is Fri 17 Nov 07.
++DO YOU LIVE IN HALLS?++
Do you live in UCL halls or student houses and would you like to find a way of getting to know more of the students there? If your answer is, 'yes' then this could be your chance to do so! Become part of the VSU Marketing Team and learn to market volunteering to your peers and then get them involved in doing fun, one-off /Give it a Go volunteering opportunities.
Take part in free Communications and Presentations Skills Training!
The training is led by Speakers Bank, who come highly recommended and have a wealth of experience in leading workshops for students in Higher Education. Participants in the previous workshop said:
‘The trainer was very inspiring and the activities were well planned. I got many useful tips on how to improve my presentation skills, and I had fun as well!’
‘The training exceeded my expectations and I would highly recommend it to other students as I felt I achieved much by the end of it!’
Date: Thursday 15 November
Time: 2 - 5:30pm
Location: Wolfson House, Haldane Lecture Theatre, Stephenson Way.
Spaces are limited and allocated on a first come first served basis.
Please email d.davis@ucl.ac.uk to reserve a space. In your email, please state your name and give your mobile no.
++THURSDAY 8TH NOVEMBER: SEVEN DEADLY SKILLS++
Seven Deadly Skills gives you the opportunity to discuss the skills employers are looking for with some of the top graduate recruiters. Take part in our unique speed-dating session and find out what it takes to stand out in the work place.
Employers who will be participating in Seven Deadly Skills include: Accenture, Barclays, Clifford Chance, CRA International, Credit Suisse, Dechert, FactSet, Financial Services Authority, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Goldman Sachs, Harper Collins, HSBC, J Sainsbury, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Royal Bank of Scotland, Standard Chartered, West LB (this list may be subject to change)
Representatives will discuss the seven key competencies that employers look for in the workplace.
1. Commercial Awareness
2. Problem Solving
3. Presentation Skills
4. Understanding Risk
5. Leadership
6. Networking Skills
7. Understanding Integrity
Participants will be divided into small groups to discuss these different skills in a 'speed dating' style event with the full range of employers in attendance.
Register at www.skills4work.net
++GIVE-IT-A-GO TRIP TO OXFORD++
Wednesday 7 November Trip to Oxford
Famous for its ancient colleges and dreaming spires Oxford is a hive of historic and cultural activity. Explore the cobbled streets and discover some of the remarkable magic Oxford has to share. Visit the variety of historic buildings, museums or galleries or even try punting along the river. Oxford has a wealth of chic restaurants, bistros and bars and great shopping! So there’s guaranteed to be something for everyone.
9.00am – 8.00pm
Meet UCL Bloomsbury
£12.00p - Book tickets in advance from CSC Reception, 2nd Floor, UCL Bloomsbury.
When we arrive in Oxford you will have free time to explore the city as you wish! Ideas of what to do and where to go will be distributed on the journey.
For more information please contact Laura Horsley – Activities and Development Worker at uczxlho@ucl.ac.uk
++JUNCTION49!!! JUNCTION49!!!++
PROJECT FUNDING AND ASSISTANCE
As we move into Autumn, with the clocks having gone back, we also move into a Season of Celebration, with parties and events being arranged that positively engage communities and act as a chance to share ideas and have fun.
If you want funding for an idea (small or big, one-off or continuous) for a project/event/party that could benefit other people then get involved with Junction49. Junction49 is a new student-led volunteering initiative that is being piloted by UCL Union’s Voluntary Services Unit (and 14 other universities across the country). Maybe there’s an issue you want to take action on and Junction49 may be able to fund that action.
As a student studying at UCL University, you can access up to £750 fromJunction49 to turn your idea into a reality. Register online: http://www.junction49.co.uk/university/partner54.html and then while signed in describe the project by going to ‘Apply’ at: http://www.junction49.co.uk/university/post_chapel.html and put in the amount of funding you want and what for.
I’ll get back to you quickly once you’ve submitted your idea and will offer you support along the way.
As your Junction49 Volunteer Development Worker at UCL Union, Voluntary Services Unit, I am happy to help ¬just get in touch.
Nadia Cole
T: 020 7 679 2352
E: junction49@ucl.ac.uk
++VOLUNTEERS NEEDED URGENTLY++
SOUTHWARK LGBT
Volunteering with the Southwark LGBT Network and the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) community, you will meet people from various backgrounds and ages.
The Network organises a variety of opportunities to engage with this community; Such as training, socials, workshops and events for the LGBT History Month and Pride. These events encourage interaction, empowerment, sharing and celebrating a joint history and bringing people together to learn from each other in supportive environments.
Although many of the events are organised to encourage people to take part in fun events where the social aspect is paramount, much of the work can be issue based as you may be working with people who are isolated, valuable, experiencing harassment or mental health issues.
There is still much work to be done in the local area and there are still groups that need to be approached and encouraged to take part, such as women, the Black Minority and Ethnic community, the older community, the trans community, youth and those who may be disabled.
For more information please contact marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk
++HOLIDAY SOUP KITCHEN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED++
HOLIDAY LUNCHEON AT THE SOUP KITCHEN
December 15th 2007 from 11am to 1pm
Share in the joy of giving this holiday season!
This year’s Soup Kitchen’s annual Holiday Luncheon will be on Sat. Dec 15th, from 11am-1pm. Lots of you have been there to help us in the past and we hope you ’ll be back with us this year.
Each guest who walks through the doors will be served a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings, receive a gift bag and be entertained with carols. Last year we served 250 guests and this year WE NEED YOUR HELP!
How can you help?
Volunteer
Thursday Dec. 13th 9:30 – 12:30 :Fill gift bags
Friday Dec 14th 9:30 – 12:30 :Set up, decorate or cook
Sat. Dec 15th 9:00 – 2:00: Cook, serve, greet guests, Distribute gift bags, Entertain (play an instrument or sing), Clean up.
Please contact Sarah Adair - - sarahadair@mac.com
++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:
++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
++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:
++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.
The training session will be held at:Foster Court Room 243(Foster Court is opposite the Science Library, in Malet Place (opposite Waterstone's bookshop) Please visit http://www.ucl.ac.uk/about-ucl/location/maps/map2 square C4 for more detailed direction On Wednesday 7th November from 4-6pm.
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 don t need a high flyer you just need to remember what it s 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.
CONSERVATION VOLUNTEER
Groundwork West London - Conservation event Thursday 29th November 11am-3pm
Joint university event! Volunteers needed to help with vegetation management and other nature conservation tasks in Little Wormwood Scrubs Park.
This is an excellent opportunity for volunteers to get their 'hands dirty' in real nature conservation in the company of students from other London universities. Groundwork West London will provide instruction and supervision of volunteers on the day. Tools and gloves will be provided, and a qualified first aider will be present at all times.
GroundWork is an environmental charity which supports local communities in need, working with partners to help improve our services.
For more information please contact Petra on p.wahlqvist@ucl.ac.uk
++VOLUNTEER BUCKET COLLECTORS++
MAYTREE CENTRE PROJECT
Bucket collection inside Emirates Stadium (Arsenal v Wigan Athletic) Saturday 24 November 11am-7pm
Maytree is looking for volunteer bucket collectors to help collect money inside the Arsenal Stadium on Saturday 24th November for the Arsenal v Wigan Athletic game.
We are looking for people who are enthusiastic, energetic, enjoy being with and talking to people and would like to help raise lots of money for a very worthwhile cause.
For more information please contact p.wahlqvist@ucl.ac.uk
++CRITICAL INCIDENT VOLUNTEER++
METROPOLITAN VOLUNTEER PROGRAMME (Metropolitan Police Service)
Thursday 15th November and Thursday 30th November 8:30am - 1pm
The Metropolitan Police in Westminster want volunteers to participate in a Student Police Constable Training Exercise to be held in a popular Soho nightclub. Trained staff will brief volunteers before the commencement of the role-play and during debrief you will be encouraged to give your feedback.
This is an opportunity for you to be part of a new Police training structure, to make the scenario realistic and help the Metropolitan Police deliver and improve upon an already excellent service and as a result help make London the safest capital city in the world! Thursday 15th November is for the 8 main Role Players and Thursday 30th November for all 50 volunteers.
For more information please contact p.wahlqvist@ucl.ac.uk
++VOLUNTEER ACCESS ASSISTANTS NEEDED++
SHAPE TICKETS
Fancy a free night out? Do you enjoy going out in London? Are you interested in meeting new people who share a love for the arts? If so, then why not volunteer for Shape Tickets?
If you have some spare time on your hands, and want to attend London theatre, concerts, dance, galleries and much much more for free, why not volunteer as an Access Assistant for Shape Tickets and help somebody else access the arts across London.
Shape Tickets removes the access barriers for deaf and disabled people to attend London theatre and concerts by providing all the latest information on productions and venue access details, cut-price tickets, an accessible booking service and help with transport.
For more information please contact marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk
++VOLUNTEER FUNDRAISERS NEEDED++
GIVE-IT-A-GO FUNDRAISING
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.
For more information please contact marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk
++VOLUNTEER MENTOR NEEDED - ONLINE LEARNING++
BESIDE
Are you passionate about the environment. Can you help us get our online learning project off the ground by mentoring a student who is recovering from depression/anxiety problems.
For more information please contact marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk
++VOLUNTEER FUNDRAISERS NEEDED++
ACTSA
To raise funds for ACTSA and awareness around the issues facing the people of southern Africa.
For more information please contact marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk
++UCL MARROW++
CHRISTMAS COLLECTION VOLUNTEERS
UCL Marrow – Christmas Collection at Oxford Street Saturday 8 December 12pm-3pm
This is our annual Christmas collection on Oxford Street. We will be collecting money for Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust, a charity that promotes the bone marrow register and help save lives in people with blood disease.
It is great fun and we will be singing carol with a gospel choir. Volunteers are very welcome to come and sing with us!
For more information, please contact Petra on p.wahlqvist@ucl.ac.uk
++PREPARING FOR SPRING++
GIVE-IT-A-GO – BELSIZE WOOD PROJECT
Belsize Wood Nature Reserve is a great little green refuge in a very urban area and is much appreciated by local people. We are planting areas of the reserve with bulbs (native species of daffodils and bluebells) to provide a beautiful spring display.
Work on the day will include clearing previously planted areas so that the bulbs will have a clear run next Spring and clearing and planting new areas in both adjacent areas of this two site reserve, which has benefited from previous work by UCL students.
Date: Wednesday November 21st 2007
Time: 10.30am - 15.00pm
For more information please contact marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk
++VOLUNTEER CANVASSERS NEEDED++
GIVE-IT-A-GO – THE CARA TRUST!!!
The Cara Trust – an HIV charity - needs five volunteers to canvass public opinion (for feedback to Camden Council, funders of the event) and raise money for the Cara Trust immediately after the Choir Concert at St Pancras Church in support of World Aids Day on Saturday 1st December.
We will need you to be available from 12o’clock to 1.30pm on Saturday 1st December. We will supply clipboards, pens, boxes and forms.
You will have Chris Woolls, Director of the Cara Trust, helping alongside and available for guidance and advice.
For information please contact marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk
++CREATIVE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ASAP++
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO PAINT MURALS!
Are you creative? Like painting? Then sign up to the new VSU Mural Volunteer Team!
You will receive a basic training session in mural design and then you can sign up to the mural paintings that suit your schedule! Organisations will include local schools and charities, who will greatly appreciate your effort to brighten up their walls!
There is no ongoing commitment required – you can do as much or as little as you like! Paints and brushes will be provided by the organisations and travel costs and protective gear covered by the VSU.
To find out more, please email Petra on p.wahlqvist@ucl.ac.uk
++VOLUNTEER PARTY DECORATORS NEEDED++
PARTIES DECORATIONS TEAM VOLUNTEER WANTED!
Do you have an interest in party decorating? Do you like making simple decorations? Then why not become part of the new VSU Party Decorations Team?
You will receive a basic training session at UCL Union for inspiration and then you can sign up to the events that suit your schedule!
Events will include Christmas Parties for different service users (elderly people, children with terminal illnesses, etc) and there is no ongoing commitment required – you can do as much or as little as you like! Decorations and / or materials will be provided by the organisations and travel costs covered by the VSU.
To find out more, please email Petra on p.wahlqvist@ucl.ac.uk
++DO YOU SPEAK ANY LANGUAGES?++
The Language Skills Pool is a student-led project which is part of the UCLU Voluntary Services Unit.
The LSP is a pool of different languages whereby students translate and proofread various texts for local charities and organisations into other languages. Therefore, we need and are seeking volunteers who would like to contribute to the community by using their language skills. They could be a native speaker, or if they speak a foreign language, preferably up to A Level standard.
Students will be part of a worthwhile and enriching project and we offer them the chance to improve their language skills, receive translation training, meet new people and actively take part in the local community through volunteering.
Contact d.davis@ucl.ac.uk for further details.
++CHILDREN'S LANGAUGE CLUBS++
Are you proficient in Spanish, Italian, German, French or a Chinese Language? Do you want to make a real impact on the community or maybe just boost your CV? Then we have an opportunity tailored for you; the Children's Language Clubs.
You will be asked to teach children aged 8 - 11 year old. It's an excellent opportunity to improve your existing skills and gain new ones while enjoying yourself. It won't take much of your valuable time, approximately 2 hours per week. Child protection training together with lesson planning and classroom management training will be offered.
If this sounds like something you might be interested in then contact d.davis@ucl.ac.uk for more information.
Closing date for registrations is Fri 17 Nov 07.
++DO YOU LIVE IN HALLS?++
Do you live in UCL halls or student houses and would you like to find a way of getting to know more of the students there? If your answer is, 'yes' then this could be your chance to do so! Become part of the VSU Marketing Team and learn to market volunteering to your peers and then get them involved in doing fun, one-off /Give it a Go volunteering opportunities.
Take part in free Communications and Presentations Skills Training!
The training is led by Speakers Bank, who come highly recommended and have a wealth of experience in leading workshops for students in Higher Education. Participants in the previous workshop said:
‘The trainer was very inspiring and the activities were well planned. I got many useful tips on how to improve my presentation skills, and I had fun as well!’
‘The training exceeded my expectations and I would highly recommend it to other students as I felt I achieved much by the end of it!’
Date: Thursday 15 November
Time: 2 - 5:30pm
Location: Wolfson House, Haldane Lecture Theatre, Stephenson Way.
Spaces are limited and allocated on a first come first served basis.
Please email d.davis@ucl.ac.uk to reserve a space. In your email, please state your name and give your mobile no.
++THURSDAY 8TH NOVEMBER: SEVEN DEADLY SKILLS++
Seven Deadly Skills gives you the opportunity to discuss the skills employers are looking for with some of the top graduate recruiters. Take part in our unique speed-dating session and find out what it takes to stand out in the work place.
Employers who will be participating in Seven Deadly Skills include: Accenture, Barclays, Clifford Chance, CRA International, Credit Suisse, Dechert, FactSet, Financial Services Authority, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Goldman Sachs, Harper Collins, HSBC, J Sainsbury, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Royal Bank of Scotland, Standard Chartered, West LB (this list may be subject to change)
Representatives will discuss the seven key competencies that employers look for in the workplace.
1. Commercial Awareness
2. Problem Solving
3. Presentation Skills
4. Understanding Risk
5. Leadership
6. Networking Skills
7. Understanding Integrity
Participants will be divided into small groups to discuss these different skills in a 'speed dating' style event with the full range of employers in attendance.
Register at www.skills4work.net
++GIVE-IT-A-GO TRIP TO OXFORD++
Wednesday 7 November Trip to Oxford
Famous for its ancient colleges and dreaming spires Oxford is a hive of historic and cultural activity. Explore the cobbled streets and discover some of the remarkable magic Oxford has to share. Visit the variety of historic buildings, museums or galleries or even try punting along the river. Oxford has a wealth of chic restaurants, bistros and bars and great shopping! So there’s guaranteed to be something for everyone.
9.00am – 8.00pm
Meet UCL Bloomsbury
£12.00p - Book tickets in advance from CSC Reception, 2nd Floor, UCL Bloomsbury.
When we arrive in Oxford you will have free time to explore the city as you wish! Ideas of what to do and where to go will be distributed on the journey.
For more information please contact Laura Horsley – Activities and Development Worker at uczxlho@ucl.ac.uk
++JUNCTION49!!! JUNCTION49!!!++
PROJECT FUNDING AND ASSISTANCE
As we move into Autumn, with the clocks having gone back, we also move into a Season of Celebration, with parties and events being arranged that positively engage communities and act as a chance to share ideas and have fun.
If you want funding for an idea (small or big, one-off or continuous) for a project/event/party that could benefit other people then get involved with Junction49. Junction49 is a new student-led volunteering initiative that is being piloted by UCL Union’s Voluntary Services Unit (and 14 other universities across the country). Maybe there’s an issue you want to take action on and Junction49 may be able to fund that action.
As a student studying at UCL University, you can access up to £750 fromJunction49 to turn your idea into a reality. Register online: http://www.junction49.co.uk/university/partner54.html and then while signed in describe the project by going to ‘Apply’ at: http://www.junction49.co.uk/university/post_chapel.html and put in the amount of funding you want and what for.
I’ll get back to you quickly once you’ve submitted your idea and will offer you support along the way.
As your Junction49 Volunteer Development Worker at UCL Union, Voluntary Services Unit, I am happy to help ¬just get in touch.
Nadia Cole
T: 020 7 679 2352
E: junction49@ucl.ac.uk
++VOLUNTEERS NEEDED URGENTLY++
SOUTHWARK LGBT
Volunteering with the Southwark LGBT Network and the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) community, you will meet people from various backgrounds and ages.
The Network organises a variety of opportunities to engage with this community; Such as training, socials, workshops and events for the LGBT History Month and Pride. These events encourage interaction, empowerment, sharing and celebrating a joint history and bringing people together to learn from each other in supportive environments.
Although many of the events are organised to encourage people to take part in fun events where the social aspect is paramount, much of the work can be issue based as you may be working with people who are isolated, valuable, experiencing harassment or mental health issues.
There is still much work to be done in the local area and there are still groups that need to be approached and encouraged to take part, such as women, the Black Minority and Ethnic community, the older community, the trans community, youth and those who may be disabled.
For more information please contact marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk
++HOLIDAY SOUP KITCHEN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED++
HOLIDAY LUNCHEON AT THE SOUP KITCHEN
December 15th 2007 from 11am to 1pm
Share in the joy of giving this holiday season!
This year’s Soup Kitchen’s annual Holiday Luncheon will be on Sat. Dec 15th, from 11am-1pm. Lots of you have been there to help us in the past and we hope you ’ll be back with us this year.
Each guest who walks through the doors will be served a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings, receive a gift bag and be entertained with carols. Last year we served 250 guests and this year WE NEED YOUR HELP!
How can you help?
Volunteer
Thursday Dec. 13th 9:30 – 12:30 :Fill gift bags
Friday Dec 14th 9:30 – 12:30 :Set up, decorate or cook
Sat. Dec 15th 9:00 – 2:00: Cook, serve, greet guests, Distribute gift bags, Entertain (play an instrument or sing), Clean up.
Please contact Sarah Adair - - sarahadair@mac.com
++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
++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
++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.
++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.
The training session will be held at:Foster Court Room 243(Foster Court is opposite the Science Library, in Malet Place (opposite Waterstone's bookshop) Please visit http://www.ucl.ac.uk/about-ucl/location/maps/map2 square C4 for more detailed direction On Wednesday 7th November from 4-6pm.
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 don t need a high flyer you just need to remember what it s 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.