~VSU NEWS~
VSU STUDENT-LED PROJECTS
PROJECT LEADER RECRUITMENT
UCLU Young Entrepreneurs’ Project Leaders
WANTED: Project Leaders and Volunteers for 'Young Entrepreneurs' student-led project. We are looking for new Project Leaders and Volunteers to run an exciting student-led volunteering project called 'Young Entrepreneurs'.
The project consists of a series of 6 weekly school-based workshops informing secondary school pupils how to become entrepreneurs and create their own business. The project was run successfully this year at a local secondary school who wants it rerun next year too.
You'll be able to apply for funding for resources for the project and will get lots of support from the VSU. If you are interested please email the VSU and we'll get back to you, E: nadia.cole@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.
INTOUNIVERSITY
‘BUDDY’
This scheme was set up to give young people from disadvantaged backgrounds the chance to find out about studying at university. Volunteers will act as a ‘buddy’ to the Y8 pupils who will be discovering what university life is all about.
How the Buddy Scheme works is that on 7th of July, during the morning session held at our centre, Into University in North Kensington, the pupils will find out about university life, meet students studying at UCL and take part in a Media & Journalism activity.
This will then be followed by a full day's visit to UCL on the 9th of July, where pupils will be grouped in pairs with a student volunteer. They will complete a tour of the campus to find out about studying at university. There will be the opportunity here to befriend the university students and ask questions in an informal context. You, as buddies, can make this as exciting as possible with your own personal contacts - visits to labs or student rooms. The pupils will then go on to complete a Media & Journalism activity on-site and finish with a mini-ceremony to mark their day and achievements.
For more information please contact Oliver on oliver.peachey@ucl.ac.uk.
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.
OPEN HOUSE LONDON
Volunteer Stewards or Guides
Open House London is the Capital's largest architectural showcase is taking place on 19 & 20 September 2009.
It is a simple but powerful concept: in celebration of design excellence, 700 buildings of every conceivable type, shape and size will open their doors to Londoners completely for free. For one weekend in the year, Londoners come together exploring all corners of the Capital, inspired by
the power of architecture to transform the quality of our lives.
We hope you'll want to join the team as a volunteer steward or guide, helping to facilitate an opening at a participating building during a morning or afternoon.
~NEW VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES~
TENDER
SUMMER FUNDRAISING INTERN
Our organisation, Tender, is seeking an enthusiastic and committed intern to support the development of our fundraising strategy and its implementation. Tender is a progressive charity working to promote healthy, non-abusive relationships in the lives of young people.
We use drama and the arts to prevent domestic and sexual violence across Greater London and the UK. As our fundraising intern, you will join our small staff team to conduct prospect research, compose application drafts and provide key input into a refreshed fundraising strategy for the next 4 years. Your contributions will support the realisation of our revised 5-year Business Plan and drive forward our next phase of development.
This internship opportunity is unpaid. Travel expenses within Greater London will be reimbursed. For travel outside of London, please ring or email for further details. The internship will be for 4 to 12 weeks, starting immediately, for a minimum of 3 days per week. Timings can be flexible, depending on other commitments. For more information and contact details, please email Oliver on oliver.peachey@ucl.ac.uk.
BEATBULLYING INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME
Now recruiting for Volunteer Intern 2-4 days per week. Expenses covered.
A unique position has arisen within the multi-award winning children’s charity, Beatbullying. Beatbullying is the UK’s leading bullying prevention charity working on the ground and online with young people from all over the UK. Volunteering is the lifeblood of any charity, and Beatbullying’s volunteers come from all over the UK to help and assist thousands of young people that experience bullying. Rapid growth means that we are now recruiting 2 part time Volunteers Interns to work at Beatbullying over the summer months. Although the Internships are unpaid, we will cover your lunch and travel expenses.
Our Digital Volunteer interns will gain valuable work experience inside one of the UK’s leading charities, working alongside the Volunteers Manager and Digital Volunteering Officer, you will help coordinate our new Digital Volunteers we are recruiting across England and have a ‘hands on’ approach. You will be based at our offices in South London and assist with the recruitment and retention of all of our Digital Volunteers.
As a leading Children’s Charity, Beatbullying believes that as a career builder, our internships are a chance to gain exposure to the sector without making a permanent commitment. Previous interns from Beatbullying have gained invaluable experience in the sector, and some of them are now even employed by Beatbullying.
To find out more, email John Braime at j.braime@ucl.ac.uk
THIRD AGE PROJECT
IT TUTOR FOR THE ELDERLY
This volunteering opportunity will enable elderly people to gain confidence,obtain enjoyment, and acquire new skills in using computers. We are also looking for somebody to assist in updating and maintaining the Charity’s web site and perhaps be involved in.mini projects in digital video and photography. There is a very friendly and informal atmosphere and very energetic third agers although the average age is 76 years!
A couple of hours one afternoon a week will make all the difference. The Centre is very near the university. Contact Oliver on oliver.peachey@ucl.ac.uk for more information.
*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 oliver.peachey@ucl.ac.uk for more details.
PLAYPUMPS INTERNATIONAL
VOLUNTEER FUNDRAISER
From 30th June 2009 there is going to be a vast installation of a PlayPump water system in Heathrow Terminal 5’s central foyer. BAA have donated this £250,000 worth of ad space, normally used by HSBC or a competition to win a sports car, to The One Foundation to raise awareness about their work to support and install PlayPumps in sub-Saharan Africa – bringing water to millions previously deprived.
There will be a celebrity launch and hopefully celebrity collectors joining periodically over the summer while the PlayPump is installed and we’ll be asking passengers to take a moment to learn about PlayPumps and make a donation, text their support or enter a competition we are running sponsored by the awesome hotel chain, Malmaison. We are looking for bright, enthusiastic people to come and join in with our event and to help us raise money and collect contacts.
Contact Oliver for more information on how to get involved, oliver.peachey@ucl.ac.uk.
EDITH NEVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL
READING/MATHS VOLUNTEER
Reading volunteers to read with one child for half an hour every week. We target children who require additional support for a variety of reasons (for example performing either below or well above age related expectations).
Maths volunteers to work with one child and provided support based on the child’s specific needs and difficulties. Topics to be covered will relate closely with what is being learned in class and will be decided by the class teacher and explained to volunteers). This support can be provided either outside of class or during a lesson.
For more details contact Oliver on oliver.peachey@ucl.ac.uk.
BREAKTHROGH 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:
For more information please contact Oliver on oliver.peachey@ucl.ac.uk.
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 on 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 oliver.peachey@ucl.ac.uk for more information.
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 on oliver.peachey@ucl.ac.uk.
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 on oliver.peachey@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 on oliver.peachey@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 (oliver.peachey@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 (oliver.peachey@ucl.ac.uk) for further details.
INTERACT MAGAZINE
MEDIA MENTORING PROJECT 2009/10
Interact Magazine is the only inter-faith, culture and lifestyle magazine produced by and for students in the UK, distributed online and in print. This summer the way Interact Magazine is produced is changing! Up to 20 students (or recent graduates, aged 18-25) will be recruited in June 2009 with the challenge to write, create, design and produce 3 issues of Interact throughout the academic year from start to finish, between July 2009 – April 2010.
To join the editorial team you will apply as a writer, designer (7 roles each), or as someone with specific skills in ‘media sales & advertising’. Following feedback from previous editorial team members we have developed the programme to include more student volunteers on the editorial team and increase the training and mentoring support provided. This programme will also ensure greater interaction amongst team members, more team management of the magazine’s production from brainstorming ideas to print & distribution – widening experience and skills.
This is a unique opportunity for you to gain real print journalism, design and management experience, with 3 magazines to add to your portfolio. You will develop skills and gain experience from professional media mentors and take on various roles of responsibility. Most uniquely you will be part of a multi-faith team working together to produce three issues of Interact magazine for students. For more information and application information contact Oliver on oliver.peachey@ucl.ac.uk – the deadline for this role is set for July 6th 2009.
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 (oliver.peachey@ucl.ac.uk) for further information.
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
What does a CCHF Volunteer get to do?
The volunteers’ role is to join in with whatever fun and games the week may bring: to get wet, sing, dance, laugh, play games, stay awake, ride bikes, climb, swim and lots, lots more! Also, volunteers should be sensible and aware; help, listen, support, encourage and mediate.
But don’t panic … you won’t be alone. There will be a team leader and other volunteers helping and supporting your efforts.
Your job is to be there for the children if they need it ... or even if they don’t!
To be a CCHF Volunteer you must:
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 on oliver.peachey@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.
VSU STUDENT-LED PROJECTS
PROJECT LEADER RECRUITMENT
UCLU Young Entrepreneurs’ Project Leaders
WANTED: Project Leaders and Volunteers for 'Young Entrepreneurs' student-led project. We are looking for new Project Leaders and Volunteers to run an exciting student-led volunteering project called 'Young Entrepreneurs'.
The project consists of a series of 6 weekly school-based workshops informing secondary school pupils how to become entrepreneurs and create their own business. The project was run successfully this year at a local secondary school who wants it rerun next year too.
You'll be able to apply for funding for resources for the project and will get lots of support from the VSU. If you are interested please email the VSU and we'll get back to you, E: nadia.cole@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.
INTOUNIVERSITY
‘BUDDY’
This scheme was set up to give young people from disadvantaged backgrounds the chance to find out about studying at university. Volunteers will act as a ‘buddy’ to the Y8 pupils who will be discovering what university life is all about.
How the Buddy Scheme works is that on 7th of July, during the morning session held at our centre, Into University in North Kensington, the pupils will find out about university life, meet students studying at UCL and take part in a Media & Journalism activity.
This will then be followed by a full day's visit to UCL on the 9th of July, where pupils will be grouped in pairs with a student volunteer. They will complete a tour of the campus to find out about studying at university. There will be the opportunity here to befriend the university students and ask questions in an informal context. You, as buddies, can make this as exciting as possible with your own personal contacts - visits to labs or student rooms. The pupils will then go on to complete a Media & Journalism activity on-site and finish with a mini-ceremony to mark their day and achievements.
For more information please contact Oliver on oliver.peachey@ucl.ac.uk.
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.
OPEN HOUSE LONDON
Volunteer Stewards or Guides
Open House London is the Capital's largest architectural showcase is taking place on 19 & 20 September 2009.
It is a simple but powerful concept: in celebration of design excellence, 700 buildings of every conceivable type, shape and size will open their doors to Londoners completely for free. For one weekend in the year, Londoners come together exploring all corners of the Capital, inspired by
the power of architecture to transform the quality of our lives.
We hope you'll want to join the team as a volunteer steward or guide, helping to facilitate an opening at a participating building during a morning or afternoon.
~NEW VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES~
TENDER
SUMMER FUNDRAISING INTERN
Our organisation, Tender, is seeking an enthusiastic and committed intern to support the development of our fundraising strategy and its implementation. Tender is a progressive charity working to promote healthy, non-abusive relationships in the lives of young people.
We use drama and the arts to prevent domestic and sexual violence across Greater London and the UK. As our fundraising intern, you will join our small staff team to conduct prospect research, compose application drafts and provide key input into a refreshed fundraising strategy for the next 4 years. Your contributions will support the realisation of our revised 5-year Business Plan and drive forward our next phase of development.
This internship opportunity is unpaid. Travel expenses within Greater London will be reimbursed. For travel outside of London, please ring or email for further details. The internship will be for 4 to 12 weeks, starting immediately, for a minimum of 3 days per week. Timings can be flexible, depending on other commitments. For more information and contact details, please email Oliver on oliver.peachey@ucl.ac.uk.
BEATBULLYING INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME
Now recruiting for Volunteer Intern 2-4 days per week. Expenses covered.
A unique position has arisen within the multi-award winning children’s charity, Beatbullying. Beatbullying is the UK’s leading bullying prevention charity working on the ground and online with young people from all over the UK. Volunteering is the lifeblood of any charity, and Beatbullying’s volunteers come from all over the UK to help and assist thousands of young people that experience bullying. Rapid growth means that we are now recruiting 2 part time Volunteers Interns to work at Beatbullying over the summer months. Although the Internships are unpaid, we will cover your lunch and travel expenses.
Our Digital Volunteer interns will gain valuable work experience inside one of the UK’s leading charities, working alongside the Volunteers Manager and Digital Volunteering Officer, you will help coordinate our new Digital Volunteers we are recruiting across England and have a ‘hands on’ approach. You will be based at our offices in South London and assist with the recruitment and retention of all of our Digital Volunteers.
As a leading Children’s Charity, Beatbullying believes that as a career builder, our internships are a chance to gain exposure to the sector without making a permanent commitment. Previous interns from Beatbullying have gained invaluable experience in the sector, and some of them are now even employed by Beatbullying.
To find out more, email John Braime at j.braime@ucl.ac.uk
THIRD AGE PROJECT
IT TUTOR FOR THE ELDERLY
This volunteering opportunity will enable elderly people to gain confidence,obtain enjoyment, and acquire new skills in using computers. We are also looking for somebody to assist in updating and maintaining the Charity’s web site and perhaps be involved in.mini projects in digital video and photography. There is a very friendly and informal atmosphere and very energetic third agers although the average age is 76 years!
A couple of hours one afternoon a week will make all the difference. The Centre is very near the university. Contact Oliver on oliver.peachey@ucl.ac.uk for more information.
*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 oliver.peachey@ucl.ac.uk for more details.
PLAYPUMPS INTERNATIONAL
VOLUNTEER FUNDRAISER
From 30th June 2009 there is going to be a vast installation of a PlayPump water system in Heathrow Terminal 5’s central foyer. BAA have donated this £250,000 worth of ad space, normally used by HSBC or a competition to win a sports car, to The One Foundation to raise awareness about their work to support and install PlayPumps in sub-Saharan Africa – bringing water to millions previously deprived.
There will be a celebrity launch and hopefully celebrity collectors joining periodically over the summer while the PlayPump is installed and we’ll be asking passengers to take a moment to learn about PlayPumps and make a donation, text their support or enter a competition we are running sponsored by the awesome hotel chain, Malmaison. We are looking for bright, enthusiastic people to come and join in with our event and to help us raise money and collect contacts.
Contact Oliver for more information on how to get involved, oliver.peachey@ucl.ac.uk.
EDITH NEVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL
READING/MATHS VOLUNTEER
Reading volunteers to read with one child for half an hour every week. We target children who require additional support for a variety of reasons (for example performing either below or well above age related expectations).
Maths volunteers to work with one child and provided support based on the child’s specific needs and difficulties. Topics to be covered will relate closely with what is being learned in class and will be decided by the class teacher and explained to volunteers). This support can be provided either outside of class or during a lesson.
For more details contact Oliver on oliver.peachey@ucl.ac.uk.
BREAKTHROGH 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
For more information please contact Oliver on oliver.peachey@ucl.ac.uk.
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 on 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 oliver.peachey@ucl.ac.uk for more information.
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 on oliver.peachey@ucl.ac.uk.
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 on oliver.peachey@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 on oliver.peachey@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 (oliver.peachey@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 (oliver.peachey@ucl.ac.uk) for further details.
INTERACT MAGAZINE
MEDIA MENTORING PROJECT 2009/10
Interact Magazine is the only inter-faith, culture and lifestyle magazine produced by and for students in the UK, distributed online and in print. This summer the way Interact Magazine is produced is changing! Up to 20 students (or recent graduates, aged 18-25) will be recruited in June 2009 with the challenge to write, create, design and produce 3 issues of Interact throughout the academic year from start to finish, between July 2009 – April 2010.
To join the editorial team you will apply as a writer, designer (7 roles each), or as someone with specific skills in ‘media sales & advertising’. Following feedback from previous editorial team members we have developed the programme to include more student volunteers on the editorial team and increase the training and mentoring support provided. This programme will also ensure greater interaction amongst team members, more team management of the magazine’s production from brainstorming ideas to print & distribution – widening experience and skills.
This is a unique opportunity for you to gain real print journalism, design and management experience, with 3 magazines to add to your portfolio. You will develop skills and gain experience from professional media mentors and take on various roles of responsibility. Most uniquely you will be part of a multi-faith team working together to produce three issues of Interact magazine for students. For more information and application information contact Oliver on oliver.peachey@ucl.ac.uk – the deadline for this role is set for July 6th 2009.
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 (oliver.peachey@ucl.ac.uk) for further information.
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
What does a CCHF Volunteer get to do?
The volunteers’ role is to join in with whatever fun and games the week may bring: to get wet, sing, dance, laugh, play games, stay awake, ride bikes, climb, swim and lots, lots more! Also, volunteers should be sensible and aware; help, listen, support, encourage and mediate.
But don’t panic … you won’t be alone. There will be a team leader and other volunteers helping and supporting your efforts.
Your job is to be there for the children if they need it ... or even if they don’t!
- To give encouragement and support to a child who has low self-esteem.
- To listen to a child who may be scared or homesick.
- To enter into the child's world and be silly and have fun!
- To understand that, generally, the child's behaviour is a direct result of the environment they have just left. That is, after all, why a child comes to CCHF!
To be a CCHF Volunteer you must:
- Be over 18 years old. However, we welcome 16-17 year olds to work alongside other volunteers and learn the ropes.
- Be able to volunteer for 6 consecutive days or a weekend, attend training and stay with us residentially.
- Have completed a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check and be able to provide two reference checks before you volunteer.
- Enjoy working with children and have the energy, enthusiasm and empathy to work with children from underprivileged and disadvantaged backgrounds.
- Hopefully have fun, bring a smile and give the children a fantastic break
- Excellent training and support
- The chance to develop new skills
- Experience of working with children and young people (CYP)
- The opportunity to make a real difference to a child’s or a young person's life
- A new challenge
- The chance to meet new people
- Excellent experience for your CV and career advancement!
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 on oliver.peachey@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.