~VSU NEWS~
UNWANTED BOOKS? DONATE THEM TO OXFAM!
If you're feeling weighed down with loads of books, why not put them to work in aid of international development. Simply come to the VSU Office on the second floor of the Bloomsbury, drop your books off with us, and that's it! They'll be sold in the Oxfam Bloomsbury Bookshop, and the money raised will be used to help raise people out of poverty.
VSU STUDENT-LED PROJECTS
PROJECT LEADER RECRUITMENT
UCLU Young Entrepreneurs’ Project Leaders
WANTED: Project Leaders for 'Young Entrepreneurs' student-led project.
We are looking for Project Leaders to run, next academic year, an exciting student-led volunteering project called 'Young Entrepreneurs'.
The project consists of a series of 6 weekly workshops delivered in a school that teaches children aged 11-12 how to become entrepreneurs and create their own businesses.
The project has run successfully this year at a local secondary school who wants it rerun next year too. We would love to see this project continued in the future. Since this is the last year at UCL of the two current Project Leaders, we are looking for new project leaders to keep Young Entrepreneurs going!
If you are interested in becoming a Project Leader please send an email to VSU and we'll get back to you - E: nadiacole@ucl.ac.uk.
Music Project Leaders
The Music Project is a 6 week music appreciation programme for Primary School children. The project is supported by the Volunteering Services Unit and we are looking for two new Project Leaders. This is a great opportunity to develop leadership, team work and project management skills. You will be responsible for recruiting volunteers, developing a music appreciation programme and delivering the programme in schools. A full handover from the previous Music Project Leaders will be provided and you will have access to funding and training from the Volunteering Services Unit.
If you are interested in this exciting role please contact Fiona at f.addison@ucl.ac.uk
Language Skills Pool Project Leaders
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. WORKSHOPS AND SUPPORT IS PROVIDED.
Email: Dee Davis at d.davis@ucl.ac.uk
~ONE-OFF VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES~
One-Off volunteering is a great way to get involved if you don't have a lot of time to spare, or if you want to try out different activities before making a longer term commitment. Here are some of our latest vacancies – for more information about any of these events email Fiona at f.addison@ucl.ac.uk.
MILDMAY HOSPITAL: “Fun Day” Helpers
Saturday, 20th June from 3:00 – 5:30pm
Mildmay Hospital is London’s leading provider in HIV/AIDS care. We support men and women at all stages of the illness.
We are searching for volunteers to help with the organisation of a “Fun-day Event”. Activities include helping to set up the day room, serve tea and coffee, facilitate games such as bingo, cards and board games and listening and chatting with patients.
CLEAR CRB IS REQUIRED
ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 22nd JUNE
We are 2 UCL medical students who have set up a student led volunteering project, and we are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist on a day out for elderly people in Camden. You will be socialising with elderly people on this fun day to Kew Gardens.
Training will be provided free, by the Millman Street Resource Centre (Holborn) and this is a great opportunity to offer an invaluable experience to those in the community that otherwise might not get such a chance to socialise with younger people. It also looks great on your CV! You would need to be available on 22nd June – please let us know if you are interested.
Please contact escapevolunteers@googlemail.com for further information.
LGBT (Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender ) LONDON PRIDE 2009
Saturday, 4th July 2009
If you want to be more than a spectator at London Pride this year then volunteer with the older LGBT community. Volunteers are needed to be stewards, help decorate the parade bus and the Hall at St Anne’s and serve refreshments.
Come and celebrate with the older LGBT men and women, without whom we would have few, if any, of the rights and protections that LGBT people now enjoy, much less Pride celebrations like today .
FROM BOYHOOD TO MANHOOD FOUNDATION (FBMF)
British 10k London Run Participants
Sunday, 12th July 2009 at 9am
FBMF delivers a range of support services and outreach programmes that focus on the needs of disaffected young people from various London Boroughs. Run with FBMF in the British 10k London Run on 12th July 2009, Sunday at 9am. Come Join us and raise money for our Charity. The annual British 10k London Run has quickly become the third most significant mass participation road race in the UK. The British 10k London Run provides you the opportunity to run through the heart of central London passing many of London's best known and most historic streets
For more information email j.braime@ucl.ac.uk.
LONDON BOROUGH CAMDEN NATURE CONSERVATION
Why not take up nature conservation volunteering. The skills required are easy to learn, the result is rewarding for you, for local people and for the wildlife in the nature reserves we work in. You might be building a set of steps, hacking away at the weeds, helping host a bird of prey event, putting up bat boxes, clearing out a pond, counting bird numbers or identifying wild flowers. There are many different tasks to try your hand at. We usually try to unwind afterwards in a nearby choice pub to review what we have done.
Various dates and locations :
- Westbere Copse Local Nature Reserve NW2
Sunday, 12th July 11:00-3:00pm
- Belsize Wood Local Nature Reserve NW3
Sunday, 16th August 11:00-3:00pm
- Adelaide Nature Reserve NW3
Sunday, 30th August 11:00-3:00pm
INTOUNIVERSITY (North Kensington)
Summer Carnival Arts Programmer
24th June to 30th August.
Wednesday sessions 3:00-6:00pm and/or summer holidays- 10:00am-6:00pm or 2:00-6:00pm. (Days and times are flexible).
IntoUniversity are running a summer carnival arts programme for young people aged 8-18. Volunteers will help with the design, creation and decoration of costumes for young people participating in the Notting Hill Carnival. Volunteers will also be helping young people design and produce banners to decorate the vehicle that accompanies them on the carnival route. This is a great opportunity to be involved in a long term project that fully develops young people’s artistic ability.
~NEW VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES~
*SHAKESPEARE SUMMER SCHOOL 29TH JUNE – 3RD JULY *
UCL Bloomsbury is looking for a volunteer for this year's Shakespeare Summer School.
Aimed at year 10 & 11 students (age 15 and 16yrs) who wish to study drama or English as an academic subject at university, or are keen on becoming an inspiring actor, the week will give them a great insight into the opportunities available.
Led by staff ranging from professional theatre practitioners and drama consultants, the course will involve practice and theory. Intensive workshops will explore the unique relationship between actor, audience and play text and examine how this relationship shapes the language and dramatic structure of the play.
A chosen Shakespeare play for the week will offer a study of the text in its cultural context and look at turning text into performance – ‘page to stage.’
We are looking for a volunteer who likes working with young people (pref an English student or with interests in drama) who would like to gain experience in this area and provide a supportive role as well as talk to the students about UCL and university life.
You will be needed for some 2hr sessions in the week – times negotiable.
A rewarding experience!
Contact Oliver on uczxva1@ucl.ac.uk for more details.
THE STAYING POSITIVE PROJECT
SUMMER INTERN
Are you looking for an exciting challenge this summer?
The Staying Positive project, part of the Expert Patients Programme is a national self management programme which supports young people between 12-25 with long term conditions (ranging from diabetes, asthma, and HIV) to develop skills, improve their health and increase their confidence. The project was recently a winner of a Guardian Public Services award
We are looking for a bright and enthusiastic summer intern to work with the Staying Positive team for around 3 days a week to help us develop our student volunteering programme for the coming year and get involved in supporting the fun activities we run for young people.
Along with covering your lunch and travel expenses, you’ll have the chance to work flexibly (often from home if you’d like), be part of a growing network of young people across the country involved with the project and even receive a level 2 qualification in Understanding Health Improvement (a precursor to the full Health Trainer qualification). Coaching support will also be available to ensure you have access to all the support you need. Of course, we’ll be happy to give you references once you’ve got some great experience and are ready to get your career rolling.
Ideally you will have a long term condition or experience of one. However, do not let this stop you applying. If you want to really make the most of your summer, get in touch!
For more information, contact John at j.braime@ucl.ac.uk
THE LAUNDRY LTD.
CUSTOMER SURVEY INTERN
The Laundry is looking for an enthusiastic intern with good telephone manner and research skills to design and deliver our annual customer survey. You will be supported in your role here and the results of the survey will contribute to The Laundry’s business plans. We are looking for interns who can commit at least one month, but are happy for that to be on a part time basis.
We are located at BedZED Centre, an award-winning eco-village 25 minutes from Victoria and 40 minutes from Kings Cross on overland trains. We can cover your travel expenses up to £10 per day, and you are welcome to join in the communal vegetarian lunch.
Deadline: 22nd June 2009
If you are looking for experience working for a respected, business-minded environmental not-for-profit, then contact Oliver on uczxva1@ucl.ac.uk for contact information and more.
BREAKTHROUGH BREAST CANCER
POLICY INTERN
Breakthrough Breast Cancer, based in Holborn, is a charity committed to fighting breast cancer through research and education.
Breakthrough Breast Cancer’s Policy & Involvement team strives to develop a timely, accurate and informed expert evidence base, which underpins all Breakthrough’s work and earns the organisation the respect and admiration of other voluntary agencies and key stakeholders.
Breakthrough would like to recruit an intern to research and update or write at least two briefings in order to keep the team’s evidence base current and accurate. At least one of these briefings will relate to breast cancer risk factors.
This project will provide an opportunity for the intern to develop a range of skills and knowledge, which include:
The internship will last up to 12 weeks depending on the successful applicant’s availability. Ideally looking for an intern for Summer 09 but this is flexible.
For more information please contact Oliver, on uczxva1@ucl.ac.uk
2012 PRE-GAMES VOLUNTEERS
Summer Opportunities 2009
Application closing dates start from 18th June
Volunteering is at the heart of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. As well as needing volunteers at Games-time, we also need them in the lead up to the Games.
Our office-based volunteers, known as Trailblazers, work within the LOCOG office at Canary Wharf, performing a wide range of administration duties as required by all departments.
The opportunities on offer are diverse and varied and include the following roles: administration, editorial and copy writing. There are also numerous Assistant roles in various teams including Legal and Public Enquiries, Speakers Bureau, Transport, Venues and Medical.
If you are interested in applying, please contact Oliver on uczxva1@ucl.ac.uk for more information.
THE NATIONAL TRUST
SUMMER WORKSHOP VACANCIES
The National Trust and the National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE) are working together to develop new opportunities for students to volunteer with the National Trust. We are aiming for a student-led approach to this work, and so we are planning to hold a one-day workshop for a small group of students to work with us to develop ideas and opportunities.
We would like to invite students (or recent graduates) to be involved in this workshop. The aims of the day will be:
- to learn about the National Trust, how it currently involves volunteers, and how it is looking to develop its volunteering strategy
- to generate new ideas for volunteering opportunities with the National Trust that would be attractive to students
- to explore how the National Trust can work with universities to develop an innovative and energetic student-led volunteering programme.
The workshop will be held on Thursday 16th July, at a National Trust property in the South-West of England (to be confirmed). The event is open to students from anywhere in the UK, and we will be able to cover travel expenses and overnight accommodation if required. The event may be of interest to students (or recent graduates) who:
- have some experience of volunteering
- are interested in developing skills in leadership or project management
- would like to help develop volunteering opportunities related to heritage or conservation
- may be interested in future careers with the National Trust or related organisations
If you are interested in taking part, or would like more information, please contact John at j.braime@ucl.ac.uk
GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL CHILDREN’S CHARITY
VOLUNTEER WEB ADMINISTRATOR
Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity seeks an enthusiastic volunteer web administrator. The role, requiring a commitment of around 3 days per week, will give the candidate valuable work experience and training on a variety of systems and tools.
The digital team strives to deliver excellent digital communications to support the charity’s work in raising £50m per year to help rebuild and refurbish Great Ormond Street Hospital, buy vital equipment and fund pioneering research.
If you are interested in applying, please contact Oliver on uczxva1@ucl.ac.uk for more information.
UCL CENTRE FOR APPLIED GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP
The UCL Centre for Applied Global Citizenship based in the Anthropology Department offers a unique programme integrating credit-bearing placements with London-based NGOs, charity, government and community organisations within a supporting framework of lectures, tutorials and academic coursework. With over 100 organisations participating, students receive individually-tailored, work-oriented training at a time when crucial career decisions are being made.
To find out more contact Dr Olga Lupu (cagc@ucl.ac.uk) or visit the Centre website www.ucl.ac.uk/applied-global-citizenship
JEWISH COUNCIL FOR RACIAL EQUALITY
VOLUNTEER BEFRIENDER
What is JUMP? JUMP stands for JCORE Unaccompanied Minors Project. It is a three year project and its aim is to develop activities and support for unaccompanied asylum seeking children in London. The aim of the JUMP befriending scheme is to enable a positive, supportive relationship to develop between a volunteer befriender and an unaccompanied asylum seeking child/ young person.
Volunteers meet one to one with a child/ young person either weekly or fortnightly and try to sustain their befriending relationship for a year. The befriending pairs might engage in a range of activities. For example, trips to free cultural events, helping with English or home- work, looking at managing money day to day, or simply meeting up for a chat.
JUMP is running a short programme of 4 group activities starting in the summer holidays. These will cater for up to 30 children/ young people and will be a mix of different events, including a tour of the Arsenal Emirates stadium, arts workshops, and other educational/ recreational trips.
If you would like to volunteer for either the befriending scheme or to accompany children/ young people on group activities please contact Oliver at uczxva1@ucl.ac.uk for more information
ST. JOHN-AT-HACKNEY
TEAM LEADER
Two week role - 3rd-10th August 2009
Want to engage with local communities in London? Want to make a difference? Want to inspire? St John-at-Hackney is an icon set in the heart of Hackney. We have served the people of Hackney for over 700 years. We seek to build bridges between people of different faiths, between people on the margins of society and those at its centre, between people of different ages and different backgrounds. We seek to look outward to the world that challenges us and energises us, and to look inward with honesty and integrity to help make a lasting change in the heart of the local community.
Our unique volunteering opportunities help local people realise their potential as they try and pave their way out of depravation. Working alongside local volunteers, these opportunities include working with children and young people, older people, people with mental health issues and the homeless.
If you are an enthusiastic versatile individual who wants to develop your social skills then get involved with St John-at-Hackney’s community projects today. For more information please contact Oliver at uczxva1@ucl.ac.uk.
VSU
BOOK CLUB VOLUNTEER
Volunteer with the Book Club!
The Book Club, one of the Innovation Programmes, is looking for at least 10 volunteers for next academic year.
This year the Clubs ran creative sessions in two local secondary schools in Camden and Westminster. The project leader and volunteers created and ran interactive sessions involving group discussions and debates, teaching of skills to help improve reading and comprehension, and various confidence building exercises based around the novels, chosen by the young people.
If you are interested then contact Dee Davis at d.davis@ucl.ac.uk.
TOYNBEE HALL
Events Graduate Intern – Safe Exit
Safe Exit works on a range of issues around prostitution. We are looking for a volunteer to help organise a day-long conference. The conference will be for agencies (statutory and voluntary) who have an interest in the impact of the 2012 Olympics on prostitution. The volunteer will need to liaise with agencies in the five 2012 Olympic host Boroughs, set up the structure of the day, prepare conference materials, organise speakers, attendees and refreshments.
To apply for the programme you have to live in London, be a graduate or undergraduate, have recourse to public funds (i.e. you cannot be in the country on a student's visa) and genuinely want to move into employment in your chosen field. Good organisational skills would be preferable. Volunteers will gain opportunity to engage with high profile stakeholders from the police, local government, local authority, voluntary and statutory sectors from this role.
Deadline for Application: 26th June – contact Oliver (uczxva1@ucl.ac.uk) for further details.
Stakeholder and Community Engagement Intern
This is an opportunity for someone passionate about the voluntary sector with a communications and marketing background and who might also have an interest in buildings and the built environment.
The volunteer would support the Chief Executive in developing a strategy for the Toynbee Hall estate and would bring analytical, marketing and communications, research and organisational skills to help us shape the future of the Toynbee Hall estate . You do not need to have all of these skills but do ensure you highlight those you do have in the personal statement attached to your application. The successful volunteer will gain experience of applied market research and stakeholder mapping, stakeholder engagement and buildings development in the voluntary sector.
Deadline for Application: 25th June – contact Oliver (uczxva1@ucl.ac.uk) for further details.
SS ROBIN
TRUSTEE OPPORTUNITY
A unique symbol of Britain's extraordinary maritime history, SS Robin is London’s best kept secret, an irreplaceable symbol of our island nation and its relationship with the sea. This undiscovered maritime jewel is one of only three "Grade 1" / Core Collection ships in London, alongside Cutty Sark and HMS Belfast. In the latest chapter of this remarkable story, the Trust is about to embark on a transformation of the vessel into an innovative multimedia cultural, learning and heritage centre as part of a major capital restoration programme, and has opportunities for new Trustees with enthusiasm, energy and dynamism to join the Board.
SS Robin Trust currently has opportunities for new Trustees to join the Management Board. Meetings are usually held at 6pm on the first Tuesday of each month in central London. Trustees are expected to attend meetings on a regular basis, and in addition to be able to contribute a minimum of 5-6 hours / month in support of the project and the management team.
Preference will be given to applicants with experience and skills in any of the following fields: maritime, museums, charities/governance, fundraising, education, architecture, construction and engineering.
Closing date for applications: 30th August 2009 – contact Oliver (uczxva1@ucl.ac.uk) for further information.
VOLUNTARY ACTION CAMDEN
RESEARCH ASSISTANT needed on the Sexual Health Peer Education Project for Young Bangladeshi & Somali Young People in Camden
Voluntary Action Camden is looking for a Research Assistant to work with the Bangladeshi and the Somali communities in Camden.
The objectives of the pilot project are to:
- develop a programme to train young people of Bangladeshi and Somali origin to become Sexual Health Peer Educators;
- assess the acceptability of Sexual Health Peer Education for young people;
- explore and improve the Sexual Health knowledge, attitudes and awareness of young people of Bangladeshi and Somali origin in Camden to enable them to have access to relevant health services if needed;
- inform local service delivery for these communities and to improve the cultural appropriateness of relevant health services.
The project has developed an accredited training course with the Mary Ward Centre, an adult community college, in peer education as part of the project.
The project received Ethics approval by the Ethics Committee from NHS National Research Ethics Service in December 08.
To find out more, email j.braime@ucl.ac.uk
GREEN SCHOOLS UCL
Interested in environmental issues? Want the chance to teach? JOIN US at Green Schools UCL for 2009-10!
We are a student volunteer team working in local London schools to promote and support environmental education and action. We achieve this through a combination of delivering class workshops on the main themes of water, waste, energy and climate change – together with environmental project work at the schools, such as developing an organic school garden.
No teaching experience is required! We are looking for keen, committed students, who can offer their time to teach, and also we look to use volunteers’ ideas and travel experiences to develop new, exciting class workshops based on real-life case studies.
For example, when teaching about water issues, we include one session on local and national UK water issues, and a following session on international water issues, which in the past has included case studies from Sierra Leone, Mexico and China – focusing on a range of water issues from civil war and water distribution problems, to droughts, and major controversial dam projects. So there is huge scope for getting involved and contributing your own ideas and experiences in the workshops and project work that we deliver in schools.
You can get in touch by emailing us at green_school_project@hotmail.co.uk.
Thanks!
FREIGHTLINERS FARM
FREIGHTLINERS KNITTING CIRCLE
New Members (and Leaders!) needed!
To all those who knit or want to knit. I have set up a knitting group on Wednesday afternoons 3-4pm at Freightliners farm in Islington (5min walk from Caledonian Road tube station). The city farm is a lovely place to spend a relaxing Wednesday afternoon. It has a real community feel to it, and the animals are simply delightful; (cows, goats, sheep who have recently given birth to 5 lambs, giant white rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, very ugly pigs!)
The knitting group is open to all, students, members of the community, old, young, people with learning difficulties, males, females, beginners, knitting experts etc... The aim was to get more craft activities on the farm, teach people new skills, and provide a therapeutic atmosphere where people could chat, exchange ideas and enjoy the farm.
I am looking for someone to replace me in leading the group, as I will not be able to continue with it past July. I would like to welcome all students to come and join the knitting group and a few who can already knit who would be willing to share the leadership of it. It takes very little organisation, and the main thing is being there 3pm-4pm to teach people the basics (casting on, knitting, purl, casting off). It is lots of fun and I have met so many lovely people.
If you are interested please contact me (Alice Gallen) via j.braime@ucl.ac.uk.
SPANISH PLAY GROUP
PLAY GROUP WORKERS
Do you speak Spanish?
Would you like to help young kids & their parents to learn and/or practise the language? The group meets at a Children’s Centre and aims to help young kids to develop their language skills by playing and having fun through learning new vocabulary, listening to stories and singing.
If you are able to travel once a week to Carshalton (15 minutes by bus from Morden station on the Northern Line) on Thursdays 3.30-4.45pm, & would like to volunteer then contact Leticia Keogh at spanishplaygroup@yahoo.co.uk (*volunteer travel expenses are reimbursed by VSU if you keep your receipts*).
CHILDRENS COUNTRY HOLIDAYS FUND
ACTIVITY BREAK VOLUNTEER
Children’s Country Holidays Fund Activity Break Volunteer We are currently recruiting people to become Activity Break Volunteers involved with our Summer Camps and Specialised Weekend Breaks. All our holidays are residential and require our volunteers to be free for period of 5 days for summer and mid-term holidays and weekends for the specialised focused development breaks. This volunteering opportunity would give invaluable experience for those undergraduates intending to work with children - especially those who present challenges.
To find out more, email Oliver at uczxva1@ucl.ac.uk.
RAGGED SCHOOL MUSEUM
HOLIDAY ASSISTANT
The Ragged School Museum needs bright, enthusiastic volunteers to help out with our busy and popular Summer Holidays programme. This is a great opportunity for anyone wanting to work with children or in the museum and heritage sector. You will be working hands-on with children and families as well as seeing how a small museum operates.
Candidates for this role need to be pro-active and willing to muck in. Our summer programme runs from 27th July to 28th August. We are open to the public each Wednesday and Thursday during this period and will need someone who can commit to at least one full day a week.
To find out more, email Oliver at uczxva1@ucl.ac.uk.
CENTRE FOR ASSISTING REFUGEE ACADEMICS (CARA)
Part-Time Development and Marketing Intern
The Intern will be responsible for supporting CARA’s Development Manager in the smooth running of all activities, including fundraising, events, external relations and development. An exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to make a real contribution to a small yet busy charity. The internship will give the opportunity to gain experience in areas that are essential when seeking employment in the not-for-profit sector. You must be able to commit to at least 2 days per week for 3 months minimum.
Full-Time Iraq Programme Intern
The Iraq Programme Intern will be responsible for supporting CARA’s Deputy Executive Secretary in all activities relating to the programme. CARA was recently awarded a grant to set up a project operating out of the Middle East; therefore this is an opportunity to play a central role in the development of an exciting new initiative. This is a full-time internship for 3 months.
If you’re interested and would like more information then please get in contact with Oliver at uczxva1@ucl.ac.uk.
FREE SPORTS OFFICIATING QUALIFICATIONS
Official Sports London is an exciting bursary opportunity funded by the LDA and Sport England, offering Londoners the chance to receive financial assistance to help them complete sports officiating qualifications, and volunteer or work as officials.
The programme aims to:
1. Increase the number of sports officials in London.
2. Increase the diversity of London’s sports officials.
3. Increase the skill level of existing sports technical officials.
4. Enable a small number of officials identified by their governing body for eligibility to be ‘fast-tracked’ through the scheme in order to officiate at the London 2012 Olympic Games and/or Paralympic Games.
To find out more, email j.braime@ucl.ac.uk.
UNWANTED BOOKS? DONATE THEM TO OXFAM!
If you're feeling weighed down with loads of books, why not put them to work in aid of international development. Simply come to the VSU Office on the second floor of the Bloomsbury, drop your books off with us, and that's it! They'll be sold in the Oxfam Bloomsbury Bookshop, and the money raised will be used to help raise people out of poverty.
VSU STUDENT-LED PROJECTS
PROJECT LEADER RECRUITMENT
UCLU Young Entrepreneurs’ Project Leaders
WANTED: Project Leaders for 'Young Entrepreneurs' student-led project.
We are looking for Project Leaders to run, next academic year, an exciting student-led volunteering project called 'Young Entrepreneurs'.
The project consists of a series of 6 weekly workshops delivered in a school that teaches children aged 11-12 how to become entrepreneurs and create their own businesses.
The project has run successfully this year at a local secondary school who wants it rerun next year too. We would love to see this project continued in the future. Since this is the last year at UCL of the two current Project Leaders, we are looking for new project leaders to keep Young Entrepreneurs going!
If you are interested in becoming a Project Leader please send an email to VSU and we'll get back to you - E: nadiacole@ucl.ac.uk.
Music Project Leaders
The Music Project is a 6 week music appreciation programme for Primary School children. The project is supported by the Volunteering Services Unit and we are looking for two new Project Leaders. This is a great opportunity to develop leadership, team work and project management skills. You will be responsible for recruiting volunteers, developing a music appreciation programme and delivering the programme in schools. A full handover from the previous Music Project Leaders will be provided and you will have access to funding and training from the Volunteering Services Unit.
If you are interested in this exciting role please contact Fiona at f.addison@ucl.ac.uk
Language Skills Pool Project Leaders
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. WORKSHOPS AND SUPPORT IS PROVIDED.
Email: Dee Davis at d.davis@ucl.ac.uk
~ONE-OFF VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES~
One-Off volunteering is a great way to get involved if you don't have a lot of time to spare, or if you want to try out different activities before making a longer term commitment. Here are some of our latest vacancies – for more information about any of these events email Fiona at f.addison@ucl.ac.uk.
MILDMAY HOSPITAL: “Fun Day” Helpers
Saturday, 20th June from 3:00 – 5:30pm
Mildmay Hospital is London’s leading provider in HIV/AIDS care. We support men and women at all stages of the illness.
We are searching for volunteers to help with the organisation of a “Fun-day Event”. Activities include helping to set up the day room, serve tea and coffee, facilitate games such as bingo, cards and board games and listening and chatting with patients.
CLEAR CRB IS REQUIRED
ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 22nd JUNE
We are 2 UCL medical students who have set up a student led volunteering project, and we are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist on a day out for elderly people in Camden. You will be socialising with elderly people on this fun day to Kew Gardens.
Training will be provided free, by the Millman Street Resource Centre (Holborn) and this is a great opportunity to offer an invaluable experience to those in the community that otherwise might not get such a chance to socialise with younger people. It also looks great on your CV! You would need to be available on 22nd June – please let us know if you are interested.
Please contact escapevolunteers@googlemail.com for further information.
LGBT (Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender ) LONDON PRIDE 2009
Saturday, 4th July 2009
If you want to be more than a spectator at London Pride this year then volunteer with the older LGBT community. Volunteers are needed to be stewards, help decorate the parade bus and the Hall at St Anne’s and serve refreshments.
Come and celebrate with the older LGBT men and women, without whom we would have few, if any, of the rights and protections that LGBT people now enjoy, much less Pride celebrations like today .
FROM BOYHOOD TO MANHOOD FOUNDATION (FBMF)
British 10k London Run Participants
Sunday, 12th July 2009 at 9am
FBMF delivers a range of support services and outreach programmes that focus on the needs of disaffected young people from various London Boroughs. Run with FBMF in the British 10k London Run on 12th July 2009, Sunday at 9am. Come Join us and raise money for our Charity. The annual British 10k London Run has quickly become the third most significant mass participation road race in the UK. The British 10k London Run provides you the opportunity to run through the heart of central London passing many of London's best known and most historic streets
For more information email j.braime@ucl.ac.uk.
LONDON BOROUGH CAMDEN NATURE CONSERVATION
Why not take up nature conservation volunteering. The skills required are easy to learn, the result is rewarding for you, for local people and for the wildlife in the nature reserves we work in. You might be building a set of steps, hacking away at the weeds, helping host a bird of prey event, putting up bat boxes, clearing out a pond, counting bird numbers or identifying wild flowers. There are many different tasks to try your hand at. We usually try to unwind afterwards in a nearby choice pub to review what we have done.
Various dates and locations :
- Westbere Copse Local Nature Reserve NW2
Sunday, 12th July 11:00-3:00pm
- Belsize Wood Local Nature Reserve NW3
Sunday, 16th August 11:00-3:00pm
- Adelaide Nature Reserve NW3
Sunday, 30th August 11:00-3:00pm
INTOUNIVERSITY (North Kensington)
Summer Carnival Arts Programmer
24th June to 30th August.
Wednesday sessions 3:00-6:00pm and/or summer holidays- 10:00am-6:00pm or 2:00-6:00pm. (Days and times are flexible).
IntoUniversity are running a summer carnival arts programme for young people aged 8-18. Volunteers will help with the design, creation and decoration of costumes for young people participating in the Notting Hill Carnival. Volunteers will also be helping young people design and produce banners to decorate the vehicle that accompanies them on the carnival route. This is a great opportunity to be involved in a long term project that fully develops young people’s artistic ability.
~NEW VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES~
*SHAKESPEARE SUMMER SCHOOL 29TH JUNE – 3RD JULY *
UCL Bloomsbury is looking for a volunteer for this year's Shakespeare Summer School.
Aimed at year 10 & 11 students (age 15 and 16yrs) who wish to study drama or English as an academic subject at university, or are keen on becoming an inspiring actor, the week will give them a great insight into the opportunities available.
Led by staff ranging from professional theatre practitioners and drama consultants, the course will involve practice and theory. Intensive workshops will explore the unique relationship between actor, audience and play text and examine how this relationship shapes the language and dramatic structure of the play.
A chosen Shakespeare play for the week will offer a study of the text in its cultural context and look at turning text into performance – ‘page to stage.’
We are looking for a volunteer who likes working with young people (pref an English student or with interests in drama) who would like to gain experience in this area and provide a supportive role as well as talk to the students about UCL and university life.
You will be needed for some 2hr sessions in the week – times negotiable.
A rewarding experience!
Contact Oliver on uczxva1@ucl.ac.uk for more details.
THE STAYING POSITIVE PROJECT
SUMMER INTERN
Are you looking for an exciting challenge this summer?
The Staying Positive project, part of the Expert Patients Programme is a national self management programme which supports young people between 12-25 with long term conditions (ranging from diabetes, asthma, and HIV) to develop skills, improve their health and increase their confidence. The project was recently a winner of a Guardian Public Services award
We are looking for a bright and enthusiastic summer intern to work with the Staying Positive team for around 3 days a week to help us develop our student volunteering programme for the coming year and get involved in supporting the fun activities we run for young people.
Along with covering your lunch and travel expenses, you’ll have the chance to work flexibly (often from home if you’d like), be part of a growing network of young people across the country involved with the project and even receive a level 2 qualification in Understanding Health Improvement (a precursor to the full Health Trainer qualification). Coaching support will also be available to ensure you have access to all the support you need. Of course, we’ll be happy to give you references once you’ve got some great experience and are ready to get your career rolling.
Ideally you will have a long term condition or experience of one. However, do not let this stop you applying. If you want to really make the most of your summer, get in touch!
For more information, contact John at j.braime@ucl.ac.uk
THE LAUNDRY LTD.
CUSTOMER SURVEY INTERN
The Laundry is looking for an enthusiastic intern with good telephone manner and research skills to design and deliver our annual customer survey. You will be supported in your role here and the results of the survey will contribute to The Laundry’s business plans. We are looking for interns who can commit at least one month, but are happy for that to be on a part time basis.
We are located at BedZED Centre, an award-winning eco-village 25 minutes from Victoria and 40 minutes from Kings Cross on overland trains. We can cover your travel expenses up to £10 per day, and you are welcome to join in the communal vegetarian lunch.
Deadline: 22nd June 2009
If you are looking for experience working for a respected, business-minded environmental not-for-profit, then contact Oliver on uczxva1@ucl.ac.uk for contact information and more.
BREAKTHROUGH BREAST CANCER
POLICY INTERN
Breakthrough Breast Cancer, based in Holborn, is a charity committed to fighting breast cancer through research and education.
Breakthrough Breast Cancer’s Policy & Involvement team strives to develop a timely, accurate and informed expert evidence base, which underpins all Breakthrough’s work and earns the organisation the respect and admiration of other voluntary agencies and key stakeholders.
Breakthrough would like to recruit an intern to research and update or write at least two briefings in order to keep the team’s evidence base current and accurate. At least one of these briefings will relate to breast cancer risk factors.
This project will provide an opportunity for the intern to develop a range of skills and knowledge, which include:
- Research and analysis skills
- Understanding of breast cancer issues, including risk factors
- Written and oral communication skills
- Project planning
- Experience of working in a busy charity office environment
The internship will last up to 12 weeks depending on the successful applicant’s availability. Ideally looking for an intern for Summer 09 but this is flexible.
For more information please contact Oliver, on uczxva1@ucl.ac.uk
2012 PRE-GAMES VOLUNTEERS
Summer Opportunities 2009
Application closing dates start from 18th June
Volunteering is at the heart of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. As well as needing volunteers at Games-time, we also need them in the lead up to the Games.
Our office-based volunteers, known as Trailblazers, work within the LOCOG office at Canary Wharf, performing a wide range of administration duties as required by all departments.
The opportunities on offer are diverse and varied and include the following roles: administration, editorial and copy writing. There are also numerous Assistant roles in various teams including Legal and Public Enquiries, Speakers Bureau, Transport, Venues and Medical.
If you are interested in applying, please contact Oliver on uczxva1@ucl.ac.uk for more information.
THE NATIONAL TRUST
SUMMER WORKSHOP VACANCIES
The National Trust and the National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE) are working together to develop new opportunities for students to volunteer with the National Trust. We are aiming for a student-led approach to this work, and so we are planning to hold a one-day workshop for a small group of students to work with us to develop ideas and opportunities.
We would like to invite students (or recent graduates) to be involved in this workshop. The aims of the day will be:
- to learn about the National Trust, how it currently involves volunteers, and how it is looking to develop its volunteering strategy
- to generate new ideas for volunteering opportunities with the National Trust that would be attractive to students
- to explore how the National Trust can work with universities to develop an innovative and energetic student-led volunteering programme.
The workshop will be held on Thursday 16th July, at a National Trust property in the South-West of England (to be confirmed). The event is open to students from anywhere in the UK, and we will be able to cover travel expenses and overnight accommodation if required. The event may be of interest to students (or recent graduates) who:
- have some experience of volunteering
- are interested in developing skills in leadership or project management
- would like to help develop volunteering opportunities related to heritage or conservation
- may be interested in future careers with the National Trust or related organisations
If you are interested in taking part, or would like more information, please contact John at j.braime@ucl.ac.uk
GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL CHILDREN’S CHARITY
VOLUNTEER WEB ADMINISTRATOR
Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity seeks an enthusiastic volunteer web administrator. The role, requiring a commitment of around 3 days per week, will give the candidate valuable work experience and training on a variety of systems and tools.
The digital team strives to deliver excellent digital communications to support the charity’s work in raising £50m per year to help rebuild and refurbish Great Ormond Street Hospital, buy vital equipment and fund pioneering research.
If you are interested in applying, please contact Oliver on uczxva1@ucl.ac.uk for more information.
UCL CENTRE FOR APPLIED GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP
The UCL Centre for Applied Global Citizenship based in the Anthropology Department offers a unique programme integrating credit-bearing placements with London-based NGOs, charity, government and community organisations within a supporting framework of lectures, tutorials and academic coursework. With over 100 organisations participating, students receive individually-tailored, work-oriented training at a time when crucial career decisions are being made.
To find out more contact Dr Olga Lupu (cagc@ucl.ac.uk) or visit the Centre website www.ucl.ac.uk/applied-global-citizenship
JEWISH COUNCIL FOR RACIAL EQUALITY
VOLUNTEER BEFRIENDER
What is JUMP? JUMP stands for JCORE Unaccompanied Minors Project. It is a three year project and its aim is to develop activities and support for unaccompanied asylum seeking children in London. The aim of the JUMP befriending scheme is to enable a positive, supportive relationship to develop between a volunteer befriender and an unaccompanied asylum seeking child/ young person.
Volunteers meet one to one with a child/ young person either weekly or fortnightly and try to sustain their befriending relationship for a year. The befriending pairs might engage in a range of activities. For example, trips to free cultural events, helping with English or home- work, looking at managing money day to day, or simply meeting up for a chat.
JUMP is running a short programme of 4 group activities starting in the summer holidays. These will cater for up to 30 children/ young people and will be a mix of different events, including a tour of the Arsenal Emirates stadium, arts workshops, and other educational/ recreational trips.
If you would like to volunteer for either the befriending scheme or to accompany children/ young people on group activities please contact Oliver at uczxva1@ucl.ac.uk for more information
ST. JOHN-AT-HACKNEY
TEAM LEADER
Two week role - 3rd-10th August 2009
Want to engage with local communities in London? Want to make a difference? Want to inspire? St John-at-Hackney is an icon set in the heart of Hackney. We have served the people of Hackney for over 700 years. We seek to build bridges between people of different faiths, between people on the margins of society and those at its centre, between people of different ages and different backgrounds. We seek to look outward to the world that challenges us and energises us, and to look inward with honesty and integrity to help make a lasting change in the heart of the local community.
Our unique volunteering opportunities help local people realise their potential as they try and pave their way out of depravation. Working alongside local volunteers, these opportunities include working with children and young people, older people, people with mental health issues and the homeless.
If you are an enthusiastic versatile individual who wants to develop your social skills then get involved with St John-at-Hackney’s community projects today. For more information please contact Oliver at uczxva1@ucl.ac.uk.
VSU
BOOK CLUB VOLUNTEER
Volunteer with the Book Club!
The Book Club, one of the Innovation Programmes, is looking for at least 10 volunteers for next academic year.
This year the Clubs ran creative sessions in two local secondary schools in Camden and Westminster. The project leader and volunteers created and ran interactive sessions involving group discussions and debates, teaching of skills to help improve reading and comprehension, and various confidence building exercises based around the novels, chosen by the young people.
If you are interested then contact Dee Davis at d.davis@ucl.ac.uk.
TOYNBEE HALL
Events Graduate Intern – Safe Exit
Safe Exit works on a range of issues around prostitution. We are looking for a volunteer to help organise a day-long conference. The conference will be for agencies (statutory and voluntary) who have an interest in the impact of the 2012 Olympics on prostitution. The volunteer will need to liaise with agencies in the five 2012 Olympic host Boroughs, set up the structure of the day, prepare conference materials, organise speakers, attendees and refreshments.
To apply for the programme you have to live in London, be a graduate or undergraduate, have recourse to public funds (i.e. you cannot be in the country on a student's visa) and genuinely want to move into employment in your chosen field. Good organisational skills would be preferable. Volunteers will gain opportunity to engage with high profile stakeholders from the police, local government, local authority, voluntary and statutory sectors from this role.
Deadline for Application: 26th June – contact Oliver (uczxva1@ucl.ac.uk) for further details.
Stakeholder and Community Engagement Intern
This is an opportunity for someone passionate about the voluntary sector with a communications and marketing background and who might also have an interest in buildings and the built environment.
The volunteer would support the Chief Executive in developing a strategy for the Toynbee Hall estate and would bring analytical, marketing and communications, research and organisational skills to help us shape the future of the Toynbee Hall estate . You do not need to have all of these skills but do ensure you highlight those you do have in the personal statement attached to your application. The successful volunteer will gain experience of applied market research and stakeholder mapping, stakeholder engagement and buildings development in the voluntary sector.
Deadline for Application: 25th June – contact Oliver (uczxva1@ucl.ac.uk) for further details.
SS ROBIN
TRUSTEE OPPORTUNITY
A unique symbol of Britain's extraordinary maritime history, SS Robin is London’s best kept secret, an irreplaceable symbol of our island nation and its relationship with the sea. This undiscovered maritime jewel is one of only three "Grade 1" / Core Collection ships in London, alongside Cutty Sark and HMS Belfast. In the latest chapter of this remarkable story, the Trust is about to embark on a transformation of the vessel into an innovative multimedia cultural, learning and heritage centre as part of a major capital restoration programme, and has opportunities for new Trustees with enthusiasm, energy and dynamism to join the Board.
SS Robin Trust currently has opportunities for new Trustees to join the Management Board. Meetings are usually held at 6pm on the first Tuesday of each month in central London. Trustees are expected to attend meetings on a regular basis, and in addition to be able to contribute a minimum of 5-6 hours / month in support of the project and the management team.
Preference will be given to applicants with experience and skills in any of the following fields: maritime, museums, charities/governance, fundraising, education, architecture, construction and engineering.
Closing date for applications: 30th August 2009 – contact Oliver (uczxva1@ucl.ac.uk) for further information.
VOLUNTARY ACTION CAMDEN
RESEARCH ASSISTANT needed on the Sexual Health Peer Education Project for Young Bangladeshi & Somali Young People in Camden
Voluntary Action Camden is looking for a Research Assistant to work with the Bangladeshi and the Somali communities in Camden.
The objectives of the pilot project are to:
- develop a programme to train young people of Bangladeshi and Somali origin to become Sexual Health Peer Educators;
- assess the acceptability of Sexual Health Peer Education for young people;
- explore and improve the Sexual Health knowledge, attitudes and awareness of young people of Bangladeshi and Somali origin in Camden to enable them to have access to relevant health services if needed;
- inform local service delivery for these communities and to improve the cultural appropriateness of relevant health services.
The project has developed an accredited training course with the Mary Ward Centre, an adult community college, in peer education as part of the project.
The project received Ethics approval by the Ethics Committee from NHS National Research Ethics Service in December 08.
To find out more, email j.braime@ucl.ac.uk
GREEN SCHOOLS UCL
Interested in environmental issues? Want the chance to teach? JOIN US at Green Schools UCL for 2009-10!
We are a student volunteer team working in local London schools to promote and support environmental education and action. We achieve this through a combination of delivering class workshops on the main themes of water, waste, energy and climate change – together with environmental project work at the schools, such as developing an organic school garden.
No teaching experience is required! We are looking for keen, committed students, who can offer their time to teach, and also we look to use volunteers’ ideas and travel experiences to develop new, exciting class workshops based on real-life case studies.
For example, when teaching about water issues, we include one session on local and national UK water issues, and a following session on international water issues, which in the past has included case studies from Sierra Leone, Mexico and China – focusing on a range of water issues from civil war and water distribution problems, to droughts, and major controversial dam projects. So there is huge scope for getting involved and contributing your own ideas and experiences in the workshops and project work that we deliver in schools.
You can get in touch by emailing us at green_school_project@hotmail.co.uk.
Thanks!
FREIGHTLINERS FARM
FREIGHTLINERS KNITTING CIRCLE
New Members (and Leaders!) needed!
To all those who knit or want to knit. I have set up a knitting group on Wednesday afternoons 3-4pm at Freightliners farm in Islington (5min walk from Caledonian Road tube station). The city farm is a lovely place to spend a relaxing Wednesday afternoon. It has a real community feel to it, and the animals are simply delightful; (cows, goats, sheep who have recently given birth to 5 lambs, giant white rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, very ugly pigs!)
The knitting group is open to all, students, members of the community, old, young, people with learning difficulties, males, females, beginners, knitting experts etc... The aim was to get more craft activities on the farm, teach people new skills, and provide a therapeutic atmosphere where people could chat, exchange ideas and enjoy the farm.
I am looking for someone to replace me in leading the group, as I will not be able to continue with it past July. I would like to welcome all students to come and join the knitting group and a few who can already knit who would be willing to share the leadership of it. It takes very little organisation, and the main thing is being there 3pm-4pm to teach people the basics (casting on, knitting, purl, casting off). It is lots of fun and I have met so many lovely people.
If you are interested please contact me (Alice Gallen) via j.braime@ucl.ac.uk.
SPANISH PLAY GROUP
PLAY GROUP WORKERS
Do you speak Spanish?
Would you like to help young kids & their parents to learn and/or practise the language? The group meets at a Children’s Centre and aims to help young kids to develop their language skills by playing and having fun through learning new vocabulary, listening to stories and singing.
If you are able to travel once a week to Carshalton (15 minutes by bus from Morden station on the Northern Line) on Thursdays 3.30-4.45pm, & would like to volunteer then contact Leticia Keogh at spanishplaygroup@yahoo.co.uk (*volunteer travel expenses are reimbursed by VSU if you keep your receipts*).
CHILDRENS COUNTRY HOLIDAYS FUND
ACTIVITY BREAK VOLUNTEER
Children’s Country Holidays Fund Activity Break Volunteer We are currently recruiting people to become Activity Break Volunteers involved with our Summer Camps and Specialised Weekend Breaks. All our holidays are residential and require our volunteers to be free for period of 5 days for summer and mid-term holidays and weekends for the specialised focused development breaks. This volunteering opportunity would give invaluable experience for those undergraduates intending to work with children - especially those who present challenges.
To find out more, email Oliver at uczxva1@ucl.ac.uk.
RAGGED SCHOOL MUSEUM
HOLIDAY ASSISTANT
The Ragged School Museum needs bright, enthusiastic volunteers to help out with our busy and popular Summer Holidays programme. This is a great opportunity for anyone wanting to work with children or in the museum and heritage sector. You will be working hands-on with children and families as well as seeing how a small museum operates.
Candidates for this role need to be pro-active and willing to muck in. Our summer programme runs from 27th July to 28th August. We are open to the public each Wednesday and Thursday during this period and will need someone who can commit to at least one full day a week.
To find out more, email Oliver at uczxva1@ucl.ac.uk.
CENTRE FOR ASSISTING REFUGEE ACADEMICS (CARA)
Part-Time Development and Marketing Intern
The Intern will be responsible for supporting CARA’s Development Manager in the smooth running of all activities, including fundraising, events, external relations and development. An exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to make a real contribution to a small yet busy charity. The internship will give the opportunity to gain experience in areas that are essential when seeking employment in the not-for-profit sector. You must be able to commit to at least 2 days per week for 3 months minimum.
Full-Time Iraq Programme Intern
The Iraq Programme Intern will be responsible for supporting CARA’s Deputy Executive Secretary in all activities relating to the programme. CARA was recently awarded a grant to set up a project operating out of the Middle East; therefore this is an opportunity to play a central role in the development of an exciting new initiative. This is a full-time internship for 3 months.
If you’re interested and would like more information then please get in contact with Oliver at uczxva1@ucl.ac.uk.
FREE SPORTS OFFICIATING QUALIFICATIONS
Official Sports London is an exciting bursary opportunity funded by the LDA and Sport England, offering Londoners the chance to receive financial assistance to help them complete sports officiating qualifications, and volunteer or work as officials.
The programme aims to:
1. Increase the number of sports officials in London.
2. Increase the diversity of London’s sports officials.
3. Increase the skill level of existing sports technical officials.
4. Enable a small number of officials identified by their governing body for eligibility to be ‘fast-tracked’ through the scheme in order to officiate at the London 2012 Olympic Games and/or Paralympic Games.
To find out more, email j.braime@ucl.ac.uk.