ONE-OFF VOLUNTARY OPPORTUNITIES
++WANTED - HALF MARATHON RUNNERS!++
KEEN LONDON
The Royal Parks Half Marathon on Sunday October 12th is the first half marathon through central London and will start and end in Hyde Park, taking in magnificent close-up views of the capital's most iconic landmarks including Buckingham Palace, Wellington Arch, the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, the Royal Albert Hall, the Albert Memorial and Marble Arch.
If you would like to run and raise funds for KEEN London, a charity which provides sports and recreational opportunities for children with severe special needs and their siblings by matching them up one to one with volunteers, please apply as soon as possible for details of one of the remaining places to
If this sounds like something you would be interested in please email Fiona on f.addison@ucl.ac.uk
++GRAPHIC DESIGN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED++
INTER-ACT
Interact is Britain’s only interfaith, culture and lifestyle magazine produced by and for students in London. See www.interact-uk.org.uk for previous issues.
We are looking for graphic designers to volunteer on the next issue. As part of the editorial team you will work alongside the Editor and Writers to create the design and layout of the next issue. You will be supported by a Mentor (professional graphic designer), to develop your design and print media skills, in one-to-ones and group work.
You will be required to attend at least 2 team meetings, and two group activities. This is a excellent opportunity to gain commercial print design experience, with a magazine in full print to add to your portfolio!
If this sounds like something you would be interested in please email Fiona on f.addison@ucl.ac.uk
++TEA DANCE VOLUNTEERS++
THE CAMDEN CENTRE
Warm and outgoing volunteers needed for a tea dance for elderly people on Sunday 7 Sept from 1-5:30pm.
Tasks include taking tickets at the door, helping to serve tea, coffee and cakes and generally chatting and being friendly to the elderly people at the dance.
The event takes place in the Camden centre close to King's Cross.
If this sounds like something you would be interested in please email Fiona on f.addison@ucl.ac.uk
NEW VOLUNTARY OPPORTUNITIES
++UCLU INNOVATIONS PROGRAMME++
VSU IN CONJUNCTION WITH JUNCTION49
If you’ve a bright idea that could help others, then get in touch with the Volunteering Services Unit - we’re looking for students to lead projects in the local community.
We’ll provide support, training, and there’s a chance to apply for money to turn your ideas into reality.
Could you follow in these UCL students’ footsteps …?
‘I gained confidence and improved my ability to work with children. I also gained valuable knowledge through my research into ethical fashion for the project’
Mary Williamson, Sew Fair project.
‘I’ve built my confidence and created something that I am truly proud of. Since the project I have become a far more active volunteer and now feel that I have the abilities to put more of my ideas into practice.’
Jon King, Camden Sports & Education Project.
Our training programme includes:
Project Management – Leadership – First Aid – Making Meetings Magic – Presentations – Volunteer Recruitment – Conflict resolution – Working with Children.
To find out more, contact Marlon at marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk , or drop into the Volunteering Services Unit on the second floor of the UCL Bloomsbury Building.
You can also find out more at http://www.uclunion.org/volunteers/innovations-programme.php
++VOLUNTEER MENTORS++
INTO-UNIVERSITY
SIGN UP TO BE A MENTOR! Would you like to make a real difference to a young person by helping them on their way to reach their potential? Be an IntoUniversity mentor and share your success with an aspiring young person aged between 10 and 18.
You will receive training and preparation before being matched with your own mentee. You will then be expected to meet on a twice monthly basis at both one-to-one individual meetings and group events (excluding holiday/exam periods).
Balancing academic and social activities you might be talking through a school project/ piece of coursework and then playing board games or cooking something up in the kitchen. You will receive support from mentoring staff throughout. Minimum commitment of 1 academic year.
Come along and get involved at one of our 3 IntoUniversity centres - North Kensington, Lambeth and Brent!
To find out more, contact Marlon at marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk
++VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR UK CHARITY++
WOMANKIND WORLDWIDE
WOMANKIND Worldwide is a UK charity dedicated to improving women’s lives and promoting women's rights across the world.
We are currently seeking a volunteer for our South America Programme, which covers Peru and Bolivia. The volunteer will support the South America Programme Officer with programme and policy work.
The role requires a good knowledge of written & spoken Spanish, and is for 1-2 days a week for 6-12 months.
To find out more, contact Marlon at marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk
++ARSENAL DOUBLE CLUB VOLUNTEERS++
ARSENAL DOUBLE CLUB
The Arsenal double Club is an innovative education and football programme which offers a range of academic subjects together with football coaching.
The programme runs as an after-school club in primary schools across Islington, Camden, Hackney and other boroughs. In all the subjects, football is the motivation with all the resources based on Arsenal or football in general.
Volunteers mainly work in literacy/numeracy after-school double clubs, assisting classroom teachers, but can also assist Arsenal coaches in coaching football.
All after-school clubs run in the afternoons (approx. 3.30-5.15pm) once per week, Monday – Friday. Volunteering will occur once per week for 30 weeks within the academic year. Volunteers will receive training, kit, and some travel expenses with opportunities for further qualifications.
To find out more, contact Marlon at marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk
++MARKETING TEAM VOLUNTEER++
VSU MARKETING TEAM
CALLING ALL WOULD-BE MARKETING PEOPLE.
Would you like to gain skills in:
Then join the VSU Marketing Team!
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
As a member of the team you can be involved in some or all of the following: marketing volunteering to students in academic departments and halls of residence, assisting with One-Off/Give it a Go volunteering opportunities and/or team volunteering events.
TRAINING:
We also have some dynamic training to help you on your way as well with the return of the ever popular: Presentation Skills Training - Two workshops. Date and time to be confirmed This workshop is designed to empower and build confidence with all forms of verbal communication. Includes: impromptu speaking, how to structure a speech, give and receive feedback, enjoy speaking in public and how to use PowerPoint to deliver a presentation on volunteering.
If you think that you can help please contact Dee Davis at: d.davis@ucl.ac.uk
++VOLUNTEER GRAPHIC DESIGNER++
INTER-ACT
Interact is Britain’s only interfaith, culture and lifestyle magazine produced by and for students in London.
See www.interact-uk.org.uk for previous issues. We are looking for graphic designers to volunteer on the next issue. As part of the editorial team you will work alongside the Editor and Writers to create the design and layout of the next issue.
You will be supported by a Mentor (professional graphic designer), to develop your design and print media skills, in one-to-ones and group work. You will be required to attend at least 2 team meetings, and two group activities.
This is a excellent opportunity to gain commercial print design experience, with a magazine in full print to add to your portfolio!
To find out more, contact Marlon at marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk
++VARIOUS VOLUNTEER ROLES++
MIND
Volunteer Media Assistant
MIND, the leading mental health charity in England and Wales, are looking for an enthusiastic volunteer Media team assistant this Summer.
This is a great opportunity to gain experience working in a busy media office for a national charity.
You will have the opportunity to get involved in all aspects of the team's work such as writing press releases, arranging media interviews with key spokespeople and gathering information to respond to journalist enquiries.
Other tasks may include media monitoring, forward planning, updating Mind's case study database and using Media disk to draw up distribution lists.
Volunteer Event Management Assistant
The second role needing to be filled is that of an enthusiastic volunteer to assist with the delivery of an exciting new mass participation event called Get Moving!
Get Moving! is a new annual event where we will ask people to pledge their time to do some physical activity that will benefit their mental and physical health.
Whether it's a walk in the park, or a trek on the treadmill - it's taking part that counts. You will assist the Get Moving! project officer in drumming up interest for this exciting new event and helping to ensure that it is delivered successfully.
We hope to engage thousand of people across England with this year's first event to be held around World Mental Health Day in October.
Volunteer Communications Officer
Lastly MIND is seeking an enthusiastic volunteer communications assistant for four weeks this Summer. You will have the opportunity to help develop one of the most exciting social change projects in England.
Moving People is a groundbreaking and diverse programme of national and local activity that will tackle stigma and discrimination, raise public awareness of mental health issues and improve mental and physical wellbeing.
You will be working on communications projects within the Central Management Team, based at Mind. You will have the opportunity to contribute to all aspects of communications work, including developing promotional materials, writing for newsletters and press releases, dealing with media enquiries, updating a website, and helping to organise a high-profile launch event.
There may also be opportunities to work on other projects within the Central Management Team.
To find out more, contact Marlon at marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk
++ASPIRE VOLUNTEER COACHES++
TOYNBEE HALL
It’s that time of year again, when we are looking for enthusiastic passionate individuals to be Aspire Volunteer Coaches!
The new term kicks off in September and we are looking forward to a bigger brighter Aspire this coming year. More schools, more young people and more volunteers!
We are aiming to work with up to 160 13-15 year old students this year in Tower Hamlets, giving more young people the chance to shine, achieve and reach their potential in the local community.
The Aspire Project will engage young people, classified as “overlooked and disengaged”, on a year long programme of activities aimed at building their aspirations, raising their self esteem and confidence so that they can re-engage in the classroom and ultimately reach their potential.
The Aspire Volunteer Coaches will play a vital role in guiding the young people through the course of the project, inspiring them to engage with and get the most out of the project activities by providing practical support around areas such as learning and study skills where necessary/appropriate.
There will be in-school sessions during the school day as well as after school and weekend workshops. Over three terms, the workshops will focus on arts (theatre and film), citizenship and outdoors (probably sailing).
If you want to make a real difference to young people in Tower Hamlets, gain new skills and have a positive, friendly attitude we would love to hear from you.
If this sounds like something you would be interested in please email Marlon on marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk
++VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED++
JUNCTION49
Volunteers needed to help coordinate a fun one-off event to tackle the issue of free cycling around London.
In other European countries the big cities provide free bikes for the public to use around the city, encouraging both a healthy lifestyle and lower fuel emission. You guys can help to campaign for this using some wacky ideas for a one-off event! Can you spare a bit of your free time to help to organise a one-off event, which will be a performance art display using bikes, fancy dress, dramatic acts, and a huge bicycle stunt display in a public space such as Covent Garden or the South Bank.
Although this event is London based and will take place in the first week of September, wherever you are in the country you can take part from the comfort of your own home! There are 3 ways you can get involved:
1. You could take on a task at home, for example, researching cycling groups in London.
2. You could take on a task that will require a visit to London, so for example,, visiting potential locations to hold the event.
3. If you would like to get more involved you can come and volunteer for a couple of days in the TimeBank offices in London Bridge, helping to put together the event. This would be great experience for anyone who wants to get involved in event and project management. We also cover all your expenses such as food and travel and also accommodation if you don't live in London!
We really want to make this a cool event and we would really appreciate your contribution, however big or small. If you are interested, please drop me an email on help@junction49.co.uk
++VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO CHANGE THE WORLD++
JUNCTION49
UCL students positively changed the world with Junction49!
Thank you to everyone who has signed up with Junction49 last academic year, we have had a lot of interest and great ideas!
Through the innovation, enthusiasm and skills of the student Project Leaders there have been an amazing number of projects delivered. Examples include links with schools delivering creative writing workshops, sports workshops, tennis coaching, fashion & environmental sustainability workshops, rich here poor there eating experience lunches, deaf awareness workshops as well as bringing school pupils to UCL for debating workshops or tours as well as a maths challenge. Other projects covered outings for refugees, banquet experiences and recycling unwanted student goods to charities.
Junction49 will continue next academic year and there will be plenty of scope for you to turn your ideas for student-led volunteering projects into reality. Junction49 @ UCL is offering students the chance to run their own campaigns, events and community projects, making it easy and cost-free.
The age limit for student-leaders is 25 (we recommend there are 2 project-leaders per project) but there is no age limit for supporters and volunteers or those involved from the local community.
What's on offer:
- Support - to turn your ideas into reality
- Training - on running your own project
- Money - to help with activity costs
- Networking - with other students via the Junction49 website
The Junction49 website is being updated and will go live early September but in the meantime begin to turn your ideas into reality by registering on the 'holding page' at: http://www.junction49.co.uk Or to find out more, pop in to see Nadia Cole, Volunteering Development Worker - Junction 49 at the Volunteering Services Unit on the second floor of the UCL Bloomsbury (E: nadia.cole@ucl.ac.uk T: 020 7679 2352)
Visit us online at www.uclunion.org/volunteers/junction49
++VARIOUS VOLUNTEER ROLES AVAILABLE++
SOMERS TOWN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
The Somers Town Community Centre is a 10 minute walk from the main UCL Campus, and we are looking for part-time volunteers to help support our full-time volunteers who work in a number of areas within the Association.
These roles include the following and we are always happy to hear from people who would be interested in working with us in any of the below mentioned roles.
1 – Early Years Club Volunteers (Adhoc/Flexible)
2 – Breakfast Club Volunteers (9am – 11am: Mon, Wed & Fri only)
3 – ESOL Bengali Class Volunteers (1pm – 3pm: Mon, Tue, Wed & Thu only) Bengali and English speaking Volunteers needed
4 – Admin Office Assistant Volunteer (Adhoc/Flexible)
If your interested and would like more information then please get into contact with Marlon Brown on marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk
++INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEERS – WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!++
UCL UNION VSU
We would like to put volunteer profiles on the WebPages of the Department of Educational Liaison to encourage international students to do some volunteering while at university.
We would therefore like to have your comments on your experience of volunteering in the UK and any volunteering you may have done in your home country. What made you decide on your current volunteering role? How would you recommend volunteering to a new international student at UCL? We will interview you by email and try and get some picture of you.
The finished article will be written in a diary style. For these profiles we need two volunteers from two different areas of volunteering.
If you think that you can help please contact Dee Davis at: d.davis@ucl.ac.uk Deadline Friday 22 August.
++VOLUNTEER STORIES NEEDED++
WE WANT YOUR VOLUNTEERING STORY!
I'm looking for two volunteers to provide me with some information about their experiences of volunteering last academic year. This will be featured in our annual report which goes out in October to UCL academics and our external organisations.
You'll need to answer a set of questions via email and have your picture taken or provide us with a picture.
Questions will include the following:
-What was your role?
-What were the major challenges you faced?
-What is your most memorable experience? etc.
If this sounds like something you'd like to do please get in touch with Dee Davis: d.davis@ucl.ac.uk , Deadline is Friday 22 August.
++INNOVATE AND CREATE - PROJECT LEADER ROLES++
The VSU is looking for project leaders for a couple of its established Innovation Programmes (IPs).
IPs involve project leaders supervising a team of volunteers in delivering a project to a local community organisation.
Leaders are wanted for the following projects:
LANGUAGE SKILLS POOL (LSP) – This project translates a host of documents for community organisations. On this project volunteers work from home, but can come together to do training and share experiences.
***TWO LEADERS REQUIRED*** – To manage the project by: recruiting and liaising with community organisations and the VSU, allocating translations to volunteers, having input into a website for the project etc. TRAINING AND SUPPORT IS PROVIDED. Email: Dee Davis at d.davis@ucl.ac.uk
LANGUAGE CLUBS – This project has worked in two local primary schools teaching basics in French, German, Italian, Spanish and last year for the first time, Mandarin.
***TWO LEADERS REQUIRED*** – Project leaders, liaise with schools and the VSU, select and create resources, engage in lesson planning and supervise volunteers etc. TRAINING AND SUPPORT IS PROVIDED.
If this sounds like something you'd like to do please get in touch with Dee Davis: d.davis@ucl.ac.uk
Thank You
Marlon Brown – VSU UCL Union London
++WANTED - HALF MARATHON RUNNERS!++
KEEN LONDON
The Royal Parks Half Marathon on Sunday October 12th is the first half marathon through central London and will start and end in Hyde Park, taking in magnificent close-up views of the capital's most iconic landmarks including Buckingham Palace, Wellington Arch, the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, the Royal Albert Hall, the Albert Memorial and Marble Arch.
If you would like to run and raise funds for KEEN London, a charity which provides sports and recreational opportunities for children with severe special needs and their siblings by matching them up one to one with volunteers, please apply as soon as possible for details of one of the remaining places to
If this sounds like something you would be interested in please email Fiona on f.addison@ucl.ac.uk
++GRAPHIC DESIGN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED++
INTER-ACT
Interact is Britain’s only interfaith, culture and lifestyle magazine produced by and for students in London. See www.interact-uk.org.uk for previous issues.
We are looking for graphic designers to volunteer on the next issue. As part of the editorial team you will work alongside the Editor and Writers to create the design and layout of the next issue. You will be supported by a Mentor (professional graphic designer), to develop your design and print media skills, in one-to-ones and group work.
You will be required to attend at least 2 team meetings, and two group activities. This is a excellent opportunity to gain commercial print design experience, with a magazine in full print to add to your portfolio!
If this sounds like something you would be interested in please email Fiona on f.addison@ucl.ac.uk
++TEA DANCE VOLUNTEERS++
THE CAMDEN CENTRE
Warm and outgoing volunteers needed for a tea dance for elderly people on Sunday 7 Sept from 1-5:30pm.
Tasks include taking tickets at the door, helping to serve tea, coffee and cakes and generally chatting and being friendly to the elderly people at the dance.
The event takes place in the Camden centre close to King's Cross.
If this sounds like something you would be interested in please email Fiona on f.addison@ucl.ac.uk
NEW VOLUNTARY OPPORTUNITIES
++UCLU INNOVATIONS PROGRAMME++
VSU IN CONJUNCTION WITH JUNCTION49
If you’ve a bright idea that could help others, then get in touch with the Volunteering Services Unit - we’re looking for students to lead projects in the local community.
We’ll provide support, training, and there’s a chance to apply for money to turn your ideas into reality.
Could you follow in these UCL students’ footsteps …?
‘I gained confidence and improved my ability to work with children. I also gained valuable knowledge through my research into ethical fashion for the project’
Mary Williamson, Sew Fair project.
‘I’ve built my confidence and created something that I am truly proud of. Since the project I have become a far more active volunteer and now feel that I have the abilities to put more of my ideas into practice.’
Jon King, Camden Sports & Education Project.
Our training programme includes:
Project Management – Leadership – First Aid – Making Meetings Magic – Presentations – Volunteer Recruitment – Conflict resolution – Working with Children.
To find out more, contact Marlon at marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk , or drop into the Volunteering Services Unit on the second floor of the UCL Bloomsbury Building.
You can also find out more at http://www.uclunion.org/volunteers/innovations-programme.php
++VOLUNTEER MENTORS++
INTO-UNIVERSITY
SIGN UP TO BE A MENTOR! Would you like to make a real difference to a young person by helping them on their way to reach their potential? Be an IntoUniversity mentor and share your success with an aspiring young person aged between 10 and 18.
You will receive training and preparation before being matched with your own mentee. You will then be expected to meet on a twice monthly basis at both one-to-one individual meetings and group events (excluding holiday/exam periods).
Balancing academic and social activities you might be talking through a school project/ piece of coursework and then playing board games or cooking something up in the kitchen. You will receive support from mentoring staff throughout. Minimum commitment of 1 academic year.
Come along and get involved at one of our 3 IntoUniversity centres - North Kensington, Lambeth and Brent!
To find out more, contact Marlon at marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk
++VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR UK CHARITY++
WOMANKIND WORLDWIDE
WOMANKIND Worldwide is a UK charity dedicated to improving women’s lives and promoting women's rights across the world.
We are currently seeking a volunteer for our South America Programme, which covers Peru and Bolivia. The volunteer will support the South America Programme Officer with programme and policy work.
The role requires a good knowledge of written & spoken Spanish, and is for 1-2 days a week for 6-12 months.
To find out more, contact Marlon at marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk
++ARSENAL DOUBLE CLUB VOLUNTEERS++
ARSENAL DOUBLE CLUB
The Arsenal double Club is an innovative education and football programme which offers a range of academic subjects together with football coaching.
The programme runs as an after-school club in primary schools across Islington, Camden, Hackney and other boroughs. In all the subjects, football is the motivation with all the resources based on Arsenal or football in general.
Volunteers mainly work in literacy/numeracy after-school double clubs, assisting classroom teachers, but can also assist Arsenal coaches in coaching football.
All after-school clubs run in the afternoons (approx. 3.30-5.15pm) once per week, Monday – Friday. Volunteering will occur once per week for 30 weeks within the academic year. Volunteers will receive training, kit, and some travel expenses with opportunities for further qualifications.
To find out more, contact Marlon at marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk
++MARKETING TEAM VOLUNTEER++
VSU MARKETING TEAM
CALLING ALL WOULD-BE MARKETING PEOPLE.
Would you like to gain skills in:
- Marketing and Publicity
- Communication and Presentation Skills • Motivating and Influencing Others
Then join the VSU Marketing Team!
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
As a member of the team you can be involved in some or all of the following: marketing volunteering to students in academic departments and halls of residence, assisting with One-Off/Give it a Go volunteering opportunities and/or team volunteering events.
TRAINING:
We also have some dynamic training to help you on your way as well with the return of the ever popular: Presentation Skills Training - Two workshops. Date and time to be confirmed This workshop is designed to empower and build confidence with all forms of verbal communication. Includes: impromptu speaking, how to structure a speech, give and receive feedback, enjoy speaking in public and how to use PowerPoint to deliver a presentation on volunteering.
If you think that you can help please contact Dee Davis at: d.davis@ucl.ac.uk
++VOLUNTEER GRAPHIC DESIGNER++
INTER-ACT
Interact is Britain’s only interfaith, culture and lifestyle magazine produced by and for students in London.
See www.interact-uk.org.uk for previous issues. We are looking for graphic designers to volunteer on the next issue. As part of the editorial team you will work alongside the Editor and Writers to create the design and layout of the next issue.
You will be supported by a Mentor (professional graphic designer), to develop your design and print media skills, in one-to-ones and group work. You will be required to attend at least 2 team meetings, and two group activities.
This is a excellent opportunity to gain commercial print design experience, with a magazine in full print to add to your portfolio!
To find out more, contact Marlon at marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk
++VARIOUS VOLUNTEER ROLES++
MIND
Volunteer Media Assistant
MIND, the leading mental health charity in England and Wales, are looking for an enthusiastic volunteer Media team assistant this Summer.
This is a great opportunity to gain experience working in a busy media office for a national charity.
You will have the opportunity to get involved in all aspects of the team's work such as writing press releases, arranging media interviews with key spokespeople and gathering information to respond to journalist enquiries.
Other tasks may include media monitoring, forward planning, updating Mind's case study database and using Media disk to draw up distribution lists.
Volunteer Event Management Assistant
The second role needing to be filled is that of an enthusiastic volunteer to assist with the delivery of an exciting new mass participation event called Get Moving!
Get Moving! is a new annual event where we will ask people to pledge their time to do some physical activity that will benefit their mental and physical health.
Whether it's a walk in the park, or a trek on the treadmill - it's taking part that counts. You will assist the Get Moving! project officer in drumming up interest for this exciting new event and helping to ensure that it is delivered successfully.
We hope to engage thousand of people across England with this year's first event to be held around World Mental Health Day in October.
Volunteer Communications Officer
Lastly MIND is seeking an enthusiastic volunteer communications assistant for four weeks this Summer. You will have the opportunity to help develop one of the most exciting social change projects in England.
Moving People is a groundbreaking and diverse programme of national and local activity that will tackle stigma and discrimination, raise public awareness of mental health issues and improve mental and physical wellbeing.
You will be working on communications projects within the Central Management Team, based at Mind. You will have the opportunity to contribute to all aspects of communications work, including developing promotional materials, writing for newsletters and press releases, dealing with media enquiries, updating a website, and helping to organise a high-profile launch event.
There may also be opportunities to work on other projects within the Central Management Team.
To find out more, contact Marlon at marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk
++ASPIRE VOLUNTEER COACHES++
TOYNBEE HALL
It’s that time of year again, when we are looking for enthusiastic passionate individuals to be Aspire Volunteer Coaches!
The new term kicks off in September and we are looking forward to a bigger brighter Aspire this coming year. More schools, more young people and more volunteers!
We are aiming to work with up to 160 13-15 year old students this year in Tower Hamlets, giving more young people the chance to shine, achieve and reach their potential in the local community.
The Aspire Project will engage young people, classified as “overlooked and disengaged”, on a year long programme of activities aimed at building their aspirations, raising their self esteem and confidence so that they can re-engage in the classroom and ultimately reach their potential.
The Aspire Volunteer Coaches will play a vital role in guiding the young people through the course of the project, inspiring them to engage with and get the most out of the project activities by providing practical support around areas such as learning and study skills where necessary/appropriate.
There will be in-school sessions during the school day as well as after school and weekend workshops. Over three terms, the workshops will focus on arts (theatre and film), citizenship and outdoors (probably sailing).
If you want to make a real difference to young people in Tower Hamlets, gain new skills and have a positive, friendly attitude we would love to hear from you.
If this sounds like something you would be interested in please email Marlon on marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk
++VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED++
JUNCTION49
Volunteers needed to help coordinate a fun one-off event to tackle the issue of free cycling around London.
In other European countries the big cities provide free bikes for the public to use around the city, encouraging both a healthy lifestyle and lower fuel emission. You guys can help to campaign for this using some wacky ideas for a one-off event! Can you spare a bit of your free time to help to organise a one-off event, which will be a performance art display using bikes, fancy dress, dramatic acts, and a huge bicycle stunt display in a public space such as Covent Garden or the South Bank.
Although this event is London based and will take place in the first week of September, wherever you are in the country you can take part from the comfort of your own home! There are 3 ways you can get involved:
1. You could take on a task at home, for example, researching cycling groups in London.
2. You could take on a task that will require a visit to London, so for example,, visiting potential locations to hold the event.
3. If you would like to get more involved you can come and volunteer for a couple of days in the TimeBank offices in London Bridge, helping to put together the event. This would be great experience for anyone who wants to get involved in event and project management. We also cover all your expenses such as food and travel and also accommodation if you don't live in London!
We really want to make this a cool event and we would really appreciate your contribution, however big or small. If you are interested, please drop me an email on help@junction49.co.uk
++VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO CHANGE THE WORLD++
JUNCTION49
UCL students positively changed the world with Junction49!
Thank you to everyone who has signed up with Junction49 last academic year, we have had a lot of interest and great ideas!
Through the innovation, enthusiasm and skills of the student Project Leaders there have been an amazing number of projects delivered. Examples include links with schools delivering creative writing workshops, sports workshops, tennis coaching, fashion & environmental sustainability workshops, rich here poor there eating experience lunches, deaf awareness workshops as well as bringing school pupils to UCL for debating workshops or tours as well as a maths challenge. Other projects covered outings for refugees, banquet experiences and recycling unwanted student goods to charities.
Junction49 will continue next academic year and there will be plenty of scope for you to turn your ideas for student-led volunteering projects into reality. Junction49 @ UCL is offering students the chance to run their own campaigns, events and community projects, making it easy and cost-free.
The age limit for student-leaders is 25 (we recommend there are 2 project-leaders per project) but there is no age limit for supporters and volunteers or those involved from the local community.
What's on offer:
- Support - to turn your ideas into reality
- Training - on running your own project
- Money - to help with activity costs
- Networking - with other students via the Junction49 website
The Junction49 website is being updated and will go live early September but in the meantime begin to turn your ideas into reality by registering on the 'holding page' at: http://www.junction49.co.uk Or to find out more, pop in to see Nadia Cole, Volunteering Development Worker - Junction 49 at the Volunteering Services Unit on the second floor of the UCL Bloomsbury (E: nadia.cole@ucl.ac.uk T: 020 7679 2352)
Visit us online at www.uclunion.org/volunteers/junction49
++VARIOUS VOLUNTEER ROLES AVAILABLE++
SOMERS TOWN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
The Somers Town Community Centre is a 10 minute walk from the main UCL Campus, and we are looking for part-time volunteers to help support our full-time volunteers who work in a number of areas within the Association.
These roles include the following and we are always happy to hear from people who would be interested in working with us in any of the below mentioned roles.
1 – Early Years Club Volunteers (Adhoc/Flexible)
2 – Breakfast Club Volunteers (9am – 11am: Mon, Wed & Fri only)
3 – ESOL Bengali Class Volunteers (1pm – 3pm: Mon, Tue, Wed & Thu only) Bengali and English speaking Volunteers needed
4 – Admin Office Assistant Volunteer (Adhoc/Flexible)
If your interested and would like more information then please get into contact with Marlon Brown on marlon.brown@ucl.ac.uk
++INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEERS – WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!++
UCL UNION VSU
We would like to put volunteer profiles on the WebPages of the Department of Educational Liaison to encourage international students to do some volunteering while at university.
We would therefore like to have your comments on your experience of volunteering in the UK and any volunteering you may have done in your home country. What made you decide on your current volunteering role? How would you recommend volunteering to a new international student at UCL? We will interview you by email and try and get some picture of you.
The finished article will be written in a diary style. For these profiles we need two volunteers from two different areas of volunteering.
If you think that you can help please contact Dee Davis at: d.davis@ucl.ac.uk Deadline Friday 22 August.
++VOLUNTEER STORIES NEEDED++
WE WANT YOUR VOLUNTEERING STORY!
I'm looking for two volunteers to provide me with some information about their experiences of volunteering last academic year. This will be featured in our annual report which goes out in October to UCL academics and our external organisations.
You'll need to answer a set of questions via email and have your picture taken or provide us with a picture.
Questions will include the following:
-What was your role?
-What were the major challenges you faced?
-What is your most memorable experience? etc.
If this sounds like something you'd like to do please get in touch with Dee Davis: d.davis@ucl.ac.uk , Deadline is Friday 22 August.
++INNOVATE AND CREATE - PROJECT LEADER ROLES++
The VSU is looking for project leaders for a couple of its established Innovation Programmes (IPs).
IPs involve project leaders supervising a team of volunteers in delivering a project to a local community organisation.
Leaders are wanted for the following projects:
LANGUAGE SKILLS POOL (LSP) – This project translates a host of documents for community organisations. On this project volunteers work from home, but can come together to do training and share experiences.
***TWO LEADERS REQUIRED*** – To manage the project by: recruiting and liaising with community organisations and the VSU, allocating translations to volunteers, having input into a website for the project etc. TRAINING AND SUPPORT IS PROVIDED. Email: Dee Davis at d.davis@ucl.ac.uk
LANGUAGE CLUBS – This project has worked in two local primary schools teaching basics in French, German, Italian, Spanish and last year for the first time, Mandarin.
***TWO LEADERS REQUIRED*** – Project leaders, liaise with schools and the VSU, select and create resources, engage in lesson planning and supervise volunteers etc. TRAINING AND SUPPORT IS PROVIDED.
If this sounds like something you'd like to do please get in touch with Dee Davis: d.davis@ucl.ac.uk
Thank You
Marlon Brown – VSU UCL Union London