Do something positive and give a little back to the community. The good Karma will send positive vibes through your life.

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Escape Family Support

Great North Runner 2012

Escape Family Support is a registered charity that has worked with substance users and their wider families for 15 years. We are looking for 15 people to take part in the Great North Run 2012 on behalf of Escape Family Support. This is a brilliant opportunity to get fit and support a really beneficial cause. We will provide all runners with running attire and health packages, as well as a foot massage at the end of the run.

Either you pay the entry fee of £48 and raise a minimum of £50 or we pay the entry fee and you raise a minimum of £150.

Interested contact

Jenny Bell 01670 544055

Jenny.Bell@escapefamilysupport.co.uk

We are currently recruiting for volunteers who may be interested in supporting the Macular Disease Society and local visually impaired people by becoming a Local Action Volunteer. We need Local Action Volunteers to represent their views, the views of organisations that support people who are visually impaired and people affected by Macular Disease in their local community.  This role could involve taking part in local consultation events/meetings to help shape and influence service delivery in areas such as low vision, health and social care and commissioning.

We are running a training course at MEA House on March 2^nd for anyone who may be interested.  Please contact me if you would like to attend.

Jon Rich

Volunteer Development Officer North

Direct Dial – 01264 321988
Head Office - 01264 350551
Fax  01264 350558
www.maculardisease.org

Walk the Walk

The Edinburgh MoonWalk 2012 is the spectacular moonlit marathon and half marathon walk around Edinburgh’s famous landmarks happening over the night of the 9^th and 10^th of June 2012.   Based in Inverleith Park it will unite over 8,000 Walkers in their iconic decorated bras with a 1000 strong volunteer team to raise millions of pounds for breast cancer research and care.

The event could not take place without the help of our volunteer team and I would be extremely thankful for your help in bringing our opportunity to the attention of your students and staff.  We are looking for volunteers to take part as marshals and cycle marshals, drive our support vehicles, organise three baggage areas, present medals and help in one of the many other important roles at Moonwalk City in Inverleith Park. Whether volunteers would like to donate their time to a charitable cause, or fancy an amazing weekend, we have a rewarding opportunity to offer.

We are currently registering volunteers via our website

http://www.walkthewalk.org/Volunteer

Only those who are 18 and over on the date of the event will be able to complete the registration form.  We do welcome those aged 13 – 17, however they need to be accompanied by a full volunteer who agrees to take responsibility for them.  Up to 5 young volunteers can be registered by each adult.

Abi Nichol

Walk the Walk, 6 Genesis Business Park, Albert Drive, Woking, Surrey, GU21 5RW

(t) 01483 741430 | (f) 01483 740881 | (w) www.walkthewalk.org

Mobex North East

Sponsored Abseil Opportunity!

Mobex North East is a charity based in Newcastle, we use outdoor activities and the arts to work with disadvantaged people to help increase their confidence and self esteem.

Mobex North East is the sole provide of charity abseils for the Vermont hotel in Newcastle. We believe that this iconic building is the highest abseil in the north east.  Not only can you raise  money for your chosen charity or good cause, but all of your £25 booking fee goes towards supporting the work Mobex North East does with disadvantaged groups in the north east. You can book a single place for yourself,or organise a group.

Have a look at the our website for more details of the sponsored abseils and the work Mobex north east does, www.mobexnortheast.org.uk

Please note that we are limited to 12 abseil days per year and they are filling up quickly, book now to avoid disappointment.

If you need further information or booking forms do not hesitate to contact me by email or the number below.

Many thanks

Ged Conroy

Operations Manager

Mobex North East

0191 2302830

Global Xchange (Crisis Skylight)

“Global Xchange volunteers Clara Borg and Haingura Athanasius are fundraising for Norcare.

Norcare work across the North East with some of the most economically and socially excluded groups, such as veterans and offenders, as well as those suffering with alcohol, drug and mental health issues. The Volunteers will be holding the event, ‘Shaving heads for charity,’ in an attempt to beat a record for the most people simultaneously shaving their heads! The event will take place in March in Newcastle (Date and time TBC).

If you would like to get involved please contact Clara at cldb22@gmail.com

BRITISH RED CROSS

Great North Run places up for grabs now for North East runners

Runners and joggers from the North East are being asked to make the world a better place by taking part in this year’s Bupa Great North Run on 16th September. If you didn’t get a place in the ballot, then don’t despair!

The Red Cross still has some guaranteed places in this year’s event and according to Community Fundraiser Margaret Musgrave “these will be allocated on a first come first served basis, so you will need to act fast”

The Great North Run is the world’s biggest half marathon and it can be difficult to get a place in the event. Those who sign up to raise money for the Red Cross not only secure their place in this ever popular event, they also receive a running vest, useful tips, and valuable support from the fundraising team, and the money raised will help save lives and change lives across the world and around the corner.

Margaret said “everyone knows about the Red Cross but very few people realise the amount of work we do locally and on their doorstep. Running for the Red Cross enables the charity to continue its vital work both in the UK and abroad and its great fun. I look forward to working with people from the North East who want to run for us.

For more information and to secure your place, contact Margaret by texting “GNR” and your name to 07843346159, call 0191 2737961 or e-mail mmusgrave@redcross.org.uk, apply online at redcross.org.uk/gnr

I have organised a bag pack on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 April 2012 at Morrisons near Cowgate roundabout and Two Ball Lonnen in Fenham and I am looking for volunteers to give me their time to help me pack bags throughout the two day fundraising event between the hours of 9.30 am to 8pm.

The more helpers I have the more I can raise for this wonderful worthwhile charity?  Any time you can offer from 1 hour to a morning or afternoon session would be fantastic.

Please contact me by email me at voluntaryhelpbagpack@gmail.com if you are able to help in anyway.”

We need volunteers who are aged 18 plus

Thanks

Youth Support Volunteer – NCS Summer of a Lifetime

Are you 19+ and looking for a Volunteer Role over the Summer Holidays?

We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable volunteers with experience of working with young people to help deliver the exciting NCS Summer of a Lifetime pilot project in July and August 2012.

You will work alongside staff to deliver Summer of a Lifetime challenge which is a fun and rewarding experience for young people.  Youth Support Volunteers will be involved in delivering the induction, attending team-building residential and then supporting young people to set up their own social action projects in the community.  Volunteers will provide encouragement and support to young people, recognising and celebrating progress and helping them to fulfil their potential.  You will have a key role in keeping young people engaged and enthused about the programme.

In return for your commitment and hard work you’ll gain fantastic experience to add to your CV including youth work skills, leadership, mentoring, decision-making, teamwork.

If you would like further information on this fantastic opportunity please contact Lorraine Steel, upon Tyne.  Tel – 07901557909 or e-mail lsteel@csv.org.uk

Sip for Stroke

The Stroke Association is inviting people across the North East to hold tea parties and coffee mornings to raise money for its work supporting stroke survivors.

Danny Mitchell fundraising manager for the charity said: “Sip for Stroke is a great excuse to get together with friends old and new and enjoy a nice cup of tea. You can Sip for Stroke anywhere, at your work, in your home, in your school or in your village hall or with neighbours. I hope many tea rooms and cafes will take part by making a donation for every cup of tea or coffee sold. If any would like to get involved then please get in touch.”

Sip for Stroke runs throughout spring. An information pack about how to get involved, filled with planning tips, fundraising ideas, yummy recipes, invitations for guests and posters to publicise your event is available by emailing sipforstroke@stroke.org.uk or calling 0191 492 6191.

Stroke is the UK’s third biggest killer and leading cause of disability amongst adults. The Stroke Association works towards a future with fewer strokes and where all those affected get the help they need. Thank you for your support.

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People 30^th Anniversary Year

In June 2012 the Hearing Dogs Charity will have been training assistance dogs for deaf people for 30 years.

After operating for three decades, the Charity not only has to train dogs to meet the needs of new, deaf applicants but, also, must train more and more second and subsequent dogs to replace those retiring or who are lost.  With no central or local government funding, Hearing Dogs relies completely on the generosity of individuals and groups in communities throughout the UK to continue and expand its important work.  So celebrations for the 30^th anniversary are going to be in the form of fundraising events and activities.

Here in the North, as well encouraging people to join in with things that are already organized, I am asking everyone to think about hosting their own activity to raise funds for Hearing Dogs.  Almost anything is suitable – a coffee morning, a sponsored walk, a bring and buy sale.  Sporty or social events, large or small gatherings – all can raise money to fund our work and it is true that every penny really does count.

Please think about what you could do to help in your area.  I am happy to support your efforts in any way possible.  Call Lynn on 01287 659070 or email me at lynn.larner@hearingdogs.org.uk

ISOS Housing

Area Panels – two independent members

Voluntary with expenses paid

Isos Housing is a dynamic and vibrant housing provider delivering quality housing and services to around 20,000 residents across the North East region. We are a leading provider of affordable and supported housing.

We have two resident-led Area Panels to provide ideas and influence the decisions we make.

One panel is for Northumberland and the other covers Tyneside and Wearside, County Durham and Teesside.

The Area Panels scrutinise our performance, help shape our services, and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

We now want to strengthen these panels with the appointment of independent members who are not Isos residents.

We want to hear from people with a strong sense of social purpose, who believe in the building of communities and care about the way services are delivered.

No housing experience is required but you will need the experience and perspective to play a key role in the panels’ work.

If, like us, you think this is an exciting opportunity and would like some further detail please contact Tina Drury, Executive Director, Customers and Communities, for an informal chat, on 0191 292 3301.

For an application pack please ring Annie Bromwich-Alexandra on 0191 292 3221 or email areapanelrecruitment@isoshousing.co.uk

Closing date: 12 noon on Monday, 12 March 2012

Tyne side Blue Gym is a new and exciting programme launching at sites throughout South Tyneside and Newcastle. The Tyneside Blue Gym aims to improve cardiovascular fitness, reducing the risk of heart disease, strokes, the onset of type two diabetes and helps tackle childhood obesity. Improvements in muscular strength can lead to improved balance and is a good way to socialise and make new friends! Exercising outdoors with nature can help to relieve stress and anxiety! Blue Gym also offers a range of activities which allow you to exercise at a level to suit your capabilities and is a great way to spend quality time with your family in a fun environment!

Blue Gym taster session in February:

Tuesday

14th

February

Blue Gym Taster Session

1 – 3pm Scotswood Diner, Armstrong Road, Newcastle

Come and try Blue Gym activities for all the family

Friday

17th

February

Blue Gym Taster Session – Marine Park Children’s Centre

10.30 – 11.30am Dune Buggies fitness session

1 – 2.30pm arts and crafts and family games

Tuesday

21st

February

Blue Gym Launch Event

1.00pm Customs House, South Shields

Walk and beach comb along the sea front in South Shields

Starting

17th

February

Free Nordic Walking Tasters – Booking Essential

11.30am – 12.30pm at the Customs House, South Shields

Friday 17th, 24th Feb and 2nd March. Suitable for ages 8+

Starting

15th

February

Free Nordic Walking Tasters – Booking Essential

1.30 – 2.30pm at Ouseburn Farm Tea Room, NE1 2PA

Wednesday 15th, 22nd & 29th February – Suitable for ages 8+

To sign up please contact

The Health and Wellbeing Team at Groundwork

The Eco Centre, Windmill Way, Hebburn,

Tyne and Wear, NE31 1SR

Tel: 0191 4281144

Email: alene.lee@groundwork.org.uk

(using Blue Gym in subject line)

www.groundwork.org.uk/stan

Macmillan Cancer Support

Macmillan Cancer Support are looking for Collectors to help with our supermarket collections during the course of 2012.  This will include Sainsbury’s in August and Tesco and Morrison’s later in the year.  We often look for ad hoc Collectors during other times of the year when we may be offered the chance to collect at other places too so why not put your name on our list and join our volunteer team now.

Your support will help people affected by cancer and enable Macmillan to reach the growing number of people who need our support.

All we require is a few hours of your time.  Please contact Erin on 07894 936 366 or e-mail efailey@macmillan.org.uk for more information or to add you name on to the list.

Over 18 plus

Erin Fairley

Fundraising Manager- Newcastle & Tyne Valley

Macmillan Cancer Support

(Tel: 07894 936 366)

efairley@macmillan.org.uk

THE ANGELOU CENTRE MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS EVENT

Focus Group Facilitators

We require 8 volunteers to facilitate focus groups on Friday 2^nd March between 5pm and 7:30pm in Sunderland. As well as attending the day, selected volunteers will need to meet with the Event Co-ordinator for a debrief on the focus group content and to fill in volunteer forms at the Angelou Centre on a convenient date. As a charity support ethnic minority women we have been given an exemption from recruiting men, therefore the volunteer requirements are as such:

Age: 18+
Gender: Female Only
Education: Under-graduate, ideally having studied a research module.
Availability: 1 hour on a convenient day for debrief + 2^nd March 2012 between 5pm and 7:30pm.
Other: Able to travel to Sunderland independently.

Please contact Kai Javed by 29^th February 2012

kai@angelou-centre.org.uk
0191 226 0394

Ongoing Roles

SkillsBridge

Volunteer your skills

SkillsBridge is seeking skilled and experienced professionals who would like to volunteer their time to join our growing team of SkillsBridge Advisors. Our advisors support voluntary and community sector organisation in NE England with a range of professional support needs. SkillsBridge advisors use their experience, knowledge and skills to advise and support senior staff in voluntary organisations and SEs to undertake new and emerging challenges. Examples of areas in which support can be given include:

• Business/strategic planning
• HR support and advice
• Marketing and PR
• IT/CRM
• Finance and funding
• Health and Safety

If you would like to find out more about our work and becoming a SkillsBridge Advisor please contact Andrew White for further information:

E-mail: andrew@skills-bridge.org
Tel: 0191 275 5059
Web: www.skills-bridge.org

Deputy Manager Vacancy

If you are looking for a career in retail but your lack of experience is holding you back, we can help!

Oxfam North Shields are in need of a volunteer deputy manager to support us on Mondays and Saturdays.

Working for us just two days a week will give you the valuable experience you need to get ahead in the retail sector.

No experience required as full training will be given!

To find out more visit the oxfam website and search volunteer vacancies.

Alternatively you can:

Phone: 0191 257 0145

Email : oxfamshopf0223@oxfam.org.uk

Or call into the shop:

11B Saville St

North Shields

NE29 6QW

WRVS

WRVS are working with the new Benfield Park Healthcare and Diagnostic Centre, Benfield Road, Newcastle to develop an innovative, volunteer led Community Transport Scheme for patients who will have genuine difficulty accessing the facility by public transport. This will become operational over the next few months. WRVS are also looking to open a café which will be available to patients and visitors using the site, soon after it opens.

We are now looking for volunteers for both these services.  We need retail/catering assistants for the café and volunteer drivers for the transport scheme.

Expenses will be reimbursed for both services.

For further details, please contact: Carol Nevison on 0191 251 7834 or 07736 184 341

Free Advocacy and Independent Travel training: March 2012

Speak up, include, empower…

Local Charity Your Voice Counts is looking for volunteers to make a difference for people with learning disabilities.

We need… Citizen Advocates, to support people to have real opportunities, make their own decisions and lead full and interesting lives … Travel Buddies, to help people to gain or build skills using public transport and get where they want to be independently.

Introduction to Advocacy Training March 2012, plus new Independent Travel session accredited by the National Open College Network

Free for people taking on an active volunteering role with Your Voice Counts

Apply now – contact Claire or Alex on 0191 478 6472 or volunteers@yvc.org.uk

Scotswood Natural Community Garden

Scotswood Natural Community Garden is looking for volunteers to help maintain its two -acre wildlife friendly site.

Garden tasks vary depending on the time of year, but will include growing plants and vegetables, weeding, pruning and willow weaving. We are particularly looking for people that are available on Mondays and Thursdays, however we would welcome people on Wednesdays when we do a range of Focus Tasks and have a shared lunch.

Volunteering starts at 10am and finishes around 3pm. For more information contact Kate, 0191 2004706 or email kate@sncg.org.uk

You can also go to our website for information about the other programmes we run: www.sncg.org.uk

Baseline is a community mentoring service for 16-25 year olds supporting them to make a transition into independent living.

Each young person is matched with a volunteer mentor and the support given by the mentor is tailored to the individual needs of each young person.  The mentoring support will usually be for 3 hours per week for 6 months.  All of the mentors at Baseline are volunteers and a training course is provided to prepare volunteers  to mentor a young person out in the community.  The mentoring match is very closely monitored and reviewed and volunteer Mentors receive full support from Depaul Uk and Baseline including out of pocket expenses.

If you are interested in volunteering as a mentor for Baseline please contact Amy Milne 07766253283 or Amy.Milne@depauluk.org<mailto:Amy.Milne@depauluk.org> for further information

Required : Volunteer Befrienders and a Volunteer Co-ordinator

Action Befriending is part of Action Foundation, a charity set up by City Church, Newcastle to reduce social exclusion and isolation in Tyneside.

Action Befriending supports isolated older people by matching them with an appropriate Volunteer Befriender who provides good company and companionship to the older person in their home or out in the community.

We are looking to increase the number of our Volunteer Befrienders to meet the needs of clients like Alice:

“Alice is a stylish 85 year old who has gradually lost confidence to get out of the house due to a recent illness and the death of her husband/best friend after more than 60 years together. Alice is full of life, with many interesting memories to recount. She would love to have a friendly volunteer visit her once a week and accompany her into Newcastle for a coffee and a little shopping.”

You do not need any experience or qualifications to become a befriender, just the ability to provide consistent and supportive companionship for a couple of hours each week.

We are also looking for an additional Volunteer Co-ordinator to support our team of volunteer befrienders. This role is also voluntary and would be for a minimum of 6 hours a week, ideally, spread across two or three days. We are looking for someone who is good with people of all ages and backgrounds and has proven administrative skills. You do not need previous experience of working with older people as full training will be given, however, you must be able to work well as part of a team and be supportive of our Christian Ethos.

For a full role outline (of both posts) and application form please contact Paula Barney on 0191 231 3113 or paulabarney@actionbefriending.org.uk by no later than 20^th March 2012.

Skills for People

Quilt maker

The Mums’ Group at Skills for People are planning to make a quilt as a group activity. They’re a small group of mums with learning disabilities and a member of staff leads the group sessions. If you would like to share your quilt-making skills ideally on a Wednesday during their group meetings, please contact Colette

colette.harrison@skillsforpeople.org.uk

Catch22, Engage in Education

We believe every young person deserves to get on in life. No matter what!

If you want to gain experience of volunteering with young people, 1 to 1 or in groups then Engage in Education can help. We work with 3 local schools helping young people aged 11-15 at risk if disengaging from main stream education.

You can get involved as either a Mentor, being a 1 to 1 role model or as and Activities Assistant helping out with day trips, dance projects, art groups, film making, gardening, careers advice and much more.

Don’t just take my word for it, this is what Sarah has to say: “Over the past few days I have had the opportunity to work with a group of year 9 students on a film project and it has been lots of fun! It has been great to be a part of something that has had such a positive impact on those involved and to see the young people grow in confidence. I can’t wait to view their finished film at next month’s Premier at the Sage!”

And Emily said this: “It’s so nice being part of a project that makes you feel cared about. The training is great and the staff are friendly and supportive”

Contact Chrissy for more information: T: 0191 244 9844 M: 07739687529 E: chrissy.watt@catch-22.org.uk

National Trust – The Holy Jesus Hospital

Can you spare 1 Day a Month?

The Holy Jesus Hospital (a National Trust property) has many stories to tell. Can you help us tell them? If you are not the storytelling sort, there are plenty of other roles available to help us provide a great experience to visitors?

We are recruiting:

• Tour Guides
• Reception/Welcome desk
• Refreshment helpers
• Raffle Ticket sellers

These roles are required for our 1^st Saturday of the month open days, 10am until 4pm. Volunteers need to speak fluent English, have an interest in history and be good with people.  Full training will be provided.

Please contact Lynn Redhead or Joanne Linton for more information.

Holy Jesus Hospital

City Road

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE1 2AS

0191 255 7610

innercityproject@nationaltrust.org.uk

National Trust – The Holy Jesus Hospital

Is staying at home DRIVING you round the bend?

The ‘’National Trust’ ‘Inner City Project’ are looking for Minibus Drivers.  Come and drive us around the bend(s) of Tyne & Wear and Northumberland to transport our over 50’s walking groups to various destinations  Drivers are mainly needed on Fridays between 9:30 – 4:30 but may be needed for additional driving duties with the ‘Inner City Project’s’ Youth and Community work.

Minibus Drivers must hold a D1 category on their drivers licence and undertake MiDAS training.

Please contact Gerard New for more information.

Holy Jesus Hospital

City Road

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE1 2AS

0191 255 7610

innercityproject@nationaltrust.org.uk

Northern Frontrunners

Running Coach / Jog Leader

A fantastic opportunity has arisen in the newly formed and growing LGBT Northern Frontrunners Club. We are seeking to find an energetic individual who is keen to apply and develop their confidence and organisational skills in coaching. This will provide the successful candidate with a genuine opportunity to develop their interpersonal skills and make a huge difference to a credible organisation.

The purpose of the Running Coach is to attract, develop and inspire existing and new people into the Club. The successful candidate will be responsible for organising and hosting weekly training session plans for our members and really drive the passion for running to our members to help them succeed their goals. The position will allow the successful candidate to develop great leadership skills aswell as enhance their coaching qualifications as NFR will support coaches through UK Athletics coaching courses.

We need someone in Sunderland on a Monday Evening and Tuesday in Newcastle

STEVEN@NORTHERNFRONTRUNNERS.CO.UK

BEN – The Automotive Industry Charity

Volunteering couldn’t be simpler with BEN. We are seeking individuals who have a spare hour or so a week to help enhance the quality of life for our residents.

BEN is the UK’s only dedicated charity for those who work, or have worked, in the automotive and related industries and their family dependants. As well as providing practical, emotional and financial support to over 15,000 people every year, BEN also operates four care centres and a day care centre around the country, offering a full spectrum of care for younger and elderly people.

One of BEN’s care homes is based in Norham, Northumberland which provides residential care to around 30 residents. We are looking for volunteers who would be interested in enhancing the lives of those who live at Birch Hill. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who would like to bring some happiness and comfort to an elderly person’s life. This could include anything from having a cup of tea and a chat, to actively engaging a resident in an activity or hobby. If there is a particular activity or idea that you have, we would love to hear about it.

To find out more about Birch Hill or to discuss what volunteering you may be able to participate in, please contact Sarah on (01344) 294719 or email volunteering@ben.org.uk.

Gateshead Supported Volunteers Programme

Type of volunteering: Mentoring/ Coaching/ Caring

We are recruiting buddies to support people with a mild/moderate learning disability aged 16+ to participate in volunteering. The buddy needs to be 18+ and will need to complete a CRB check and provide 2 references. The type of support a buddy provides will depend on the individual they are matched with, but this could include help with transport, reading and writing, settling into an organisation and learning the tasks they will be responsible for. The overall aim of the project is for the buddy support to be slowly withdrawn to allow people with a learning disability to volunteer independently.

If you are interested in applying for this volunteer ole or would like to discuss it with someone please contact Emma the Volunteer Recruitment Officer on 0191 478 4103/ emmaprice@gvoc.org.uk.

The British Lung Foundation (BLF)

Support Group Volunteer

The British Lung Foundation (BLF) works to improve the lives of people affected by lung disease by providing support and working for positive change. It offers practical help through local Breathe Easy support groups, a helpline, BLF specialist nurses and accredited health information. The BLF also aims to foster a better understanding of lung disease to encourage prevention and enable people to seek help early. Its active campaigning has been successful in influencing key decision makers in the Government and the NHS, supported by world-class research into treating and preventing lung disease.

This role involves the organisation and facilitation of a monthly support group, established by the British Lung Foundation for people with a lung condition. The group offers information, advice and mutual support for people with asthma, COPD and other respiratory conditions. Its members attend with a view to sharing their experience and learning more about their condition in a friendly environment. It meets on the third Friday of the month from 1.30 – 3.30 at the Oxford Centre, Longbenton, North Tyneside.

Main purpose of role:

To be responsible for organising the meetings on a monthly basis and ensuring a warm welcome and support for the people who attend.  As well as organising the venue and refreshments, the volunteer would also be required to arrange health-related speakers to address the group at each meeting.

Lisa Wells

Development Officer

British Lung Foundation – North Region

T: 0191 263 0276

M: 07779425890

E: lisa.wells@blf-uk.org

www.lunguk.org

Success 4 all C.I.C

Are you interested in drawing, portugese and/or sign language?
WELL!
There is plenty of opportunities out there just waiting for you!

Cartoon Drawing could be for you! We are looking for a Cartoon Artist who is will come to come and work with a few students after school for an hour. It’s a GREAT way to learn from each other and have fun!

Portuguese Club could be for you! We are looking for someone who already speaks Portuguese to help students with theirs, these students already know Portuguese so it would just be helping them on what they already know.
Have you ever wanted to do sign language and never had the chance to? Now there is the chance to put your skills to the test!
We are looking for someone who would be willing to run a sign language club after school, for an hour.

If you’re interested in the slightest don’t hesitate to give me a bell and I’ll tell you everything you needed know.

Email me on: volunteers.success4all@gmail.com,

Thanks Again

Arte

Project Worker

—–

Success 4 All C.I.C.
“Young People Learning From Each Other”

0191/2725115 or 07930469198
www.success4all.org.uk

Whizz- Kidz Buddy

Whizz-Kidz relies on people like you who are willing to offer their time as a volunteer to support our work with disabled children in Newcastle.

The Clubs

Each Newcastle club meets every six to eight weeks, usually on a Saturday or during the school holidays. Venues will range from sports centres and schools to youth centres.  Any venue will of course be fully accessible for wheelchair users.

The Clubs are facilitated by a Trainer who is always experienced and skilled in working with children and young people.  There are typically 10-15 young people (Ambassadors) that attend each Club and are supported by you as a volunteer as well as two healthcare assistants, known at the Clubs as PAs.

Volunteer Role

The key role for volunteers at the Clubs is to encourage and support young people to participate in the activities taking place. It is essential that volunteers get involved in the activities as well as being involved in all aspects of the day.

Volunteers will also be asked to help the Trainer set up before the start of each Club and clear away at the end of each Club.

We provide induction and training to all volunteers, so you’ll be well briefed on the charity’s work and on the activities you get involved in, as well as support and supervision for all volunteers during the course of representing us. All reasonable travel and lunch costs are covered so you will not be out of pocket for your time.

Upcoming Newcastle Clubs: April 28^th, June 2^nd

Venue: Percy Hedley Sports Academy, West Lane, Killingworth, NE12 7BH

(Please note: due to the nature of our work, volunteers must be 16 years or over and are subject to a criminal records disclosure.)

For more information on all volunteer work helping disabled children at Whizz-Kidz contact our Volunteer Coordinator:

Diana Langford

d.langford@whizz-kidz.org.uk

t. 020 7798 6117

www.ne1fm.net

NE1FM is a community radio station based in the west end of Newcastle allowing residents of Newcastle and Gateshead to broadcast on local radio. NE1FM has recently created opportunities for members from a variety of different communities to host a show in their home language, playing their choice of music and having studio guests. Ne1fm is currently recruiting voluntary presenters who can commit to a regular weekly one hour broadcast. The show will be broadcast live during 1 hour in the afternoon and can be heard worldwide via the internet. This slot can be on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday depending on preference. Full training will be given.

If your first language is Bengali, Urdu, Punjabi, Farsi or Chinese and you are interested in getting involved, please contact Sam Harris at NE1FM. If your language was not listed but you are interested in presenting a show in your language, please get in touch as there are many possibilities. All nationalities welcome to apply.

Please note: political and religious issues may not be discussed on air.

Name:                         Sam Harris

Organisation:            NE1FM

Phone number:         0191 5184561

Northumberland Wildlife Trust

Come and join the volunteers at Northumberland Wildlife Trust! With 61 nature reserves across the county, an active education and events programme, and a busy office, we really appreciate help from volunteers. Whether you are happy to get your hands dirty on our reserves, enjoy helping out at events, or want to join our busy office team, we have many volunteering opportunities available for you!

Volunteers are an important part of Northumberland Wildlife Trust and we hope to give everyone a fun and rewarding experience. We organise various training courses, from First Aid to brushcutter training, social events each year (including the annual BBQ!) and Call of the Wild, our bi-monthly to keep everybody up-to-date.

Volunteers really are the lifeblood of Northumberland Wildlife Trust. Why not check out the volunteer page on our website at www.nwt.org.uk/volunteer to find out how you can get involved. Job opportunities are constantly being added every week.

We are currently looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help out with admin work at our Gosforth office and practical conservation workers to go out and about on our nature reserves. Over the summer we also have two nest watch schemes coming up, the Marsh Harrier Watch at Druridge Bay and the Osprey Watch at Kielder Reservoir where we need volunteers to help at the watch points.

Lou Chapman Volunteer Coordinator

Tel: 0191 284 6884 louise.Chapman@northwt.org.uk
Join us: http://www.nwt.org.uk
Donate: http://www.virginmoneygiving.com
Comment: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Northumberland-Wildlife-Trust/261711881838

Volunteers Urgently Needed

The local charity, Sight Service, which has been helping visually impaired people in Gateshead and South Tyneside for over 15 years, is venturing into new territory in order to raise funds.

The Charity will open a shop at 19 Whitehall Road, Gateshead on Wednesday 29^th February 2012. Selling Bric-a-brac, Toys, CDs, DVDs, Books and Houseware, we are calling the Shop  “Blind Curiosity” because we hope people will be curious about what we have for sale within the shop.

The recruitment of volunteers who are willing to help with our new venture will be crucial to ensuring our success. We are looking for sales supervisors and assistants.  The main focus of the roles will be making customers feel welcome, assisting them with purchases, responding to queries, operating a cash register and recording purchases.  Volunteers will be involved in ensuring that the shop is well presented and attractive to customers.  The role will also include selecting and pricing the items for sale, rotation of stock and ensuring shelves are appropriately filled.  Training and ongoing support will be provided.

Interested?

Please contact Maxine or Elaine on 0191 4785959 – Ext 203

Events and Training

Keyfund

Young People

Are you 11-25 and really want to make a difference in your communities but there just don’t seem to be any opportunities out there for you? Or do you work with young people aged 11-25? Have you heard of Keyfund? Keyfund helps young people to set up their own projects or activities, and after you’ve planned and designed it, we’ll then reward you with the money to make it happen. We offer incremental ‘pots’ of money from £250 to £500 then £1000 and finally £2000 to make your ideas a reality. You could choose to use this money for fundraising schemes to support favourite charities or you could set up a project, for example visiting resident’s homes or running activities in nurseries. You might even choose to use the money to try a new experience for yourself and your friends – it really is totally up to you what you want to do with the money.

You will need to be supported by somebody over 18 who is linked to an organisation. This might be a teacher, a youth worker, a volunteer at a community centre or anybody else who volunteers or is employed by an organisation. We will train this person to use Keyfund with you and then it’s over to you! We have a training session coming up on Monday February 27^th so if you’d like to get involved ask the adult to get in touch with us on 0191 261 4029 or rossieashton@keyfund.org.uk or speak to the Volunteer Centre.

SKILLS FOR People

On Friday 2^nd March at the Skills for People office in West Jesmond, from 10am – 1pm there will be training for volunteers on Taking Notes At Meetings Using Pictures. This is a really useful skill to make written records accessible to people who don’t use words to communicate. There are lots of opportunities to practise these skills at health and wellbeing events with the Skills for People team throughout the year.

To take part, please register your interest in volunteering with Colette colette.harrison@skillsforpeople.org.uk

BRAINBOX

BRAINBOX is launching its new Counselling and Listening Service on 20th March at Disability North.

This service will provide free and confidential ‘listening’ sessions with fully trained volunteers for anyone affected by Acquired Brain Injury and who might want to have the chance to offload in a safe environment. People who are interested in a more intensive intervention can self refer for counselling with immediate effect. No GP referral or waiting list. We particularly welcome interest from young people affected by Brain Injury but families and carers are most welcome too. For further details please ring BRAINBOX free on 0800 0124 027 or email brainbox.2009@yahoo.com

Cruse Tyneside is the local branch of a national charity, offering one-to-one support to bereaved people at 4 centres across Tyneside.

Would you volunteer to support bereaved people to help them understand their grief and cope with their loss?

Next Cruse part-time training course: April-July 2012

Information Evening:

Wednesday 7^th March, 5.30-8.30pm

Mea House, Ellison Place, Newcastle. NE1 8XS

To book a place for the Information Evening:

Tel 0191 276 5533 or email admin.tyne@crusenortheast.org.uk

Treasurer

To be part of the local Fundraising Branch, keeping accurate income and expenditure records relating to all Branch activities including collections and income from collecting boxes.

An ability to keep accurate records is a desirable skill for this role

Good organisational skills

No specific accountancy qualifications etc are needed as full training is given

Claire Devine 07990 540176 claire.devine@guidedogs.org.uk

‘Ubunye’

“On 22^nd March Crisis are holding an event dubbed ‘Ubunye’ (meaning ‘unity’ in Zulu) at Blackfriars Centre. Ubunye is focussing on homelessness and have eight organisations involved who support vulnerable people from all backgrounds. There will be presentations at the beginning from people who use the services followed by open networking, stalls, displays, information and more. It is a unique opportunity to get a real feel of what Tyne and Wear has to offer.

Ubunye runs from 2-6pm and is an open invite. It will be particularly beneficial for people interested in volunteering, fundraising, supporting charities and those who may benefit from the services. It is a unique event and a great chance to meet with lots of fantastic local organisations with plenty to offer; seeing the work they do first hand.

If you are interested in attending please e-mail peter.ennals@crisis.org.uk, counney.kemp@crisis.org.uk, or call Crisis (0191) 222 06 22 and ask for Peter Ennals or Coco Kemp.”

BLUE GYM TASTER

BLUE GYM TASTER SESSIONS ARE NOW AVIALABLE!

@MARINE PARK CHILDRENS CENTRE

These taster sessions are a prelude to a new and exciting activity programme starting in the near future! It will be a great opportunity for you and the family to spend quality time together and have some FUN!

FRIDAY 10/2/12

DUNE BUGGIES! 1000-1200 A.M

ARTS, CRAFTS AND FAMILY GAMES! 1300-1500 P.M

FRIDAY 17/2/12

DUNE BUGGIES! 1030-1130 A.M

ARTS, CRAFTS AND FAMILY GAMES! 1300-1430 P.M

Dune buggies is a mum’s and babies fitness class and the arts, crafts and family games will cover activities from kite making to playing rounder’s and other team based games! The outside sessions will be held in all weathers so make sure you have adequate clothing and trainers for the fitness class.

FREE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

LESSONS

(All Levels)

Every Tuesday 10am—12 noon

(Just Turn Up)

Wallsend Library

Ferndale Avenue

(5 minute) walk from Wallsend Metro

Roger Mundangepfupfu

Volunteering Project

North of England Refugee Service

0191 245 7301

Mobile: 07932384235

e mail: rm@refugee.org.uk

Just wanted to let you know we have been busy with one of our favourite charities Maggies.

Maggies supports people living with cancer.
They have an upcoming fundraising event many people may want to attend.
An Evening with Sir John Hall: 7.30 pm Thursday 9th June 2011
Organised by The Rotary Club of Newcastle
Hear about Sir John’s incredible life
Listen to the music that reminds him of pivotal moments
Have the opportunity to ask questions to a gentleman who is inspirational
Royal Grammar School. Tickets £10
Please contact Denise 0191 5438036
For more info check out their website www.maggiescentres.org

We are currently in partnership with The Starlight Children’s Fund, a fantastic organisation who do brilliant work, check out their site http://www.starlight.org.uk/ . Every pound raised by  us in the North-East has been promised to go to improve the lives of terminally ill children in our area. This is why our tag lines are ‘ Ads with a conscience’ and ‘Local business helping local children’.

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Find out more details on Our Vision Page  http://social-network.toonpages.co.uk/vision/

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