Becky Taplin
Hi I'm Becky and I am running the project here in Manchester! I graduated from university in the summer and didn't want to leave such an amazing city any time soon!
I volunteered at various festivals and events during my studies, so hope to carry on creating lots of exciting opportunities for all of you that fancy getting involved! Old or new, I would love to meet you! I have bundles of enthusiasm, so will do my best to make sure you have a good time whenever you pitch in!!
Location: Manchester (manchester@comcats.org.uk)
Becky Taplin's Events
The Sunflower Collection
Posted on 17 April 2009 11:17:53 by Becky Taplin
Join St Ann's Hospice in the city to raise awareness, some much needed funds and a few smiles along the way!
Charity shop makeover
Posted on 29 May 2009 18:17:31 by Becky Taplin
Harvey Nichols partnering with Oxfam through Agents4Change volunteers
Dazzling D.I.Y.
Posted on 28 April 2009 10:31:38 by Becky Taplin
Come and roll up your sleeves for the morning!
Genesis Garden Makeover
Posted on 19 May 2009 16:47:15 by Becky Taplin
Helping out at the centre based in Wythenshawe Hospital
Chorlton's Big Green Festival
Posted on 01 April 2009 14:04:29 by Becky Taplin
Help out at the very first Big Green Festival!
Manchester International Festival
Posted on 01 April 2009 14:17:19 by Becky Taplin
Be part of a huge volunteer team for the city's second International Festival!
Epiphany Trust Help!
Posted on 16 March 2009 12:41:52 by Becky Taplin
Wigan-based charity The Epiphany Trust is appealing to the public for urgent help to continue the work of its rewarding project in Sri Lanka. With space still available in a container being shipped out at the end of April, local people are being called on to spring into action by donating goods such as school stationery, equipment and furniture, sports equipment and arts & craft items.
OUTSPOKEN
Posted on 04 February 2009 12:56:52 by Becky Taplin
An event to tie in with National Poetry Day!
MGN Lunch Club
Posted on 04 February 2009 12:20:52 by Becky Taplin
Burnage Good Neighbours and RNCM come together for lunch!
Living Libraries
Posted on 05 March 2009 15:03:53 by Becky Taplin
Where books come to life!
Community Allotment Project
Posted on 20 February 2009 15:37:11 by Becky Taplin
All hands on deck - don your coat and wellies, then get involved!
Student Volunteering Week
Posted on 27 January 2009 11:40:55 by Becky Taplin
What will you be doing for SVW?
Join thousands of students across the country to make a difference this week!
Fairtrade Fortnight
Posted on 06 January 2009 10:30:15 by Becky Taplin
Show your support for Fairtrade! - Go Banana's!
Christmas Clear-Up
Posted on 05 November 2008 10:48:27 by Becky Taplin
JUNKYARD ANGELS
What are you doing this winter to help?
Got some sorting out skills?
DON'T WRITE ME OFF: hoodies, cookies and convo's
Posted on 06 November 2008 13:17:25 by Becky Taplin
Volunteers were asked to come along on Saturday, dressed in their hoodies, ready to chat to passers-by! Once engaged, the members of the public were handed a fortune cookie (which contained the secrets of all the hard work over the last month!)
1918-2008: 90 Years of Remembrance
Posted on 15 October 2008 11:06:17 by Becky Taplin
BBC Remembrance 90 story gathering campaign
Don't Write Me Off
Posted on 04 November 2008 16:15:55 by Becky Taplin
It's competition time!
Cake A Difference Day
Posted on 15 October 2008 11:00:48 by Becky Taplin
This year Manchester hosted Make-A-Difference Day with a sugary twist!
Manchester Oxjam
Posted on 09 September 2008 13:48:06 by Becky Taplin
Make music, raise money, end poverty!
Manchester Literature Festival
Posted on 09 September 2008 13:42:33 by Becky Taplin
Your chance to help out at this year's Manchester Literature Festival!
Beach Clean!
Posted on 01 October 2008 10:35:08 by Becky Taplin
Agents4Change has teamed up with Communi for a day out at the seaside!
The Big Knit
Posted on 11 September 2008 11:56:25 by Becky Taplin
Agents4Change worked with Age Concern and Innocent Smoothies to contribute as many hats to the campaign as we could - we had beginners and the truly talented among us. Colours and pom-poms galore, with sly tea and biscuits too!
Charity Abseil
Posted on 14 August 2008 11:28:44 by Becky Taplin
Join me in September for a 140ft free-air charity abseil at the home of Manchester United football team!
Silk Screens Festival
Posted on 03 July 2008 11:00:55 by Becky Taplin
Young people across Greater Manchester took part in bringing together the Silk Screens Festival in Manchester.
The event took place on 19th July at Exchange Square where the BBC Big Screen is located. The objective of the event was to showcase the culture of the Chinese community as Chinese food and crafts were put on sale while several local Chinese groups were involved in several performances during the day.
Agents4Change worked with Emergency Exit Arts, the organisation who set up the festival, by supplying volunteers to coordinate the event. Young people across Greater Manchester came together to help with the several tasks including event promotions, stage management, decorating and preparing the site, general running of the event by liaising with performers and the public and two volunteers formed a tiger tail in one of the performances!
The event was a success. The performances, films and vibrant decorations attracted crowds - all undeterred by the rain!
Volunteer Bianca Abrahams, who also served as impromptu photographer, commented about the event, "An extremely rewarding experience, even the typical Manchester rain didn't dampen our spirits. I really enjoyed being able to gain backstage access, and interacting with both the public and the performers. The jobs we were given were fun, challenging and creative."
Agents4Change coordinator, Toral Shah, said "It was nice to be able to tie the Agents4Change name into a national BBC Campaign like China Now and be part of an interesting cultural experience. The volunteers enjoyed themselves and helped make the event successful."
A Carpet of Flowers!
Posted on 07 July 2008 12:21:51 by Becky Taplin
Volunteers contribute to the quirky culture of Manchester
Manchester Police encourage youth talent
Posted on 01 July 2008 11:54:36 by Becky Taplin
Manchester Police Authority have encouraged youth talent by supporting them on a unique film project.
Get Walking - Keep Walking!
Posted on 01 July 2008 11:46:54 by Becky Taplin
Do you have a pair of feet and enthusiasm? Here's a volunteering opportunity that could use your help!
Voice of the City
Posted on 01 July 2008 11:49:10 by Becky Taplin
Young people get their voice heard in a Silent Film showcase!
Students go for zero waste
Posted on 30 June 2008 11:01:34 by Becky Taplin
Students at Manchester's Metropolitan University worked together during Recycling Week to create 'Zero Waste'.
Great North West Beach Clean
Posted on 02 July 2008 20:15:20 by Becky Taplin
On Friday 29th February 2008 Agent4Change Rebecca Salari and volunteers from Manchester Metropolitan University took part in the Great North West Beach Clean for student volunteering week.
Speed Fundraising
Posted on 02 July 2008 19:44:39 by Becky Taplin
On Tuesday 4th December students from Manchester Metropolitan University took part in a Hollywood-themed speed dating event to raise money for Depaul Trust, a national charity for young homeless people.
Drugs and Rock 'n Roll
Posted on 02 July 2008 19:42:01 by Becky Taplin
A concert highlighting the issues around drugs took place in December 2007 for young people around the Greater Manchester region.
Manchester youth stamp out bullying
Posted on 02 July 2008 19:39:11 by Becky Taplin
Young people from the Greater Manchester area took part in an exciting online interactive broadcast to raise awareness about anti-bullying week, organised as part of Agents4Change.
Get Involved
CSV as volunteering opportunities all over the country. Click on our main website to see if there is something in your area. www.csv.org.uk
Updates
As the project has now finished we will not be sending out any more updates.
