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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
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Past events listing
Volunteer @ the Bluecoat and gain Artistic Experience
Between 28 July 2008 and 14 October 2008, in Liverpool
Volunteer at Liverpool's newest performing artistic space, and work with musicians, artists and performers.
As part of a team of volunteers, you'll gain experience of how a arts centre works, and get to meet like-minded creative people.
You can volunteer during hours suitable to you, with your expenses covered. There will also be oppurtunities to see exhibition previews, and tickets to events, gigs and performances at this community gallery.
If you are interested, Get Involved! liverpool@comcats.org.uk
Posted on 28 July 2008 15:57:48 by Jon Dean
R:Oxfam Fashion Show - Friday 19th September 2008
Between 27 July 2008 and 19 September 2008, in Norwich
R:Oxfam Fashion Show
Friday 19th September 2008, 8pm
King's Centre, King Street, Norwich
Tickets £7 in advance from fashionshow@voluntarynorfolk.org.uk
£10 on the door
Recycling clothes from Oxfam's store-rooms, Recreating fashions from the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's, and Revolutionising the traditional view of what volunteering's all about.
This isn't about high-budget glitz and glam, this is local young people using their creative talent to address local and global issues in a fresh and funky way.
We are working to support, involve and raise awareness about local Oxfam stores, whilst raising money towards their local and global campaigns.
Brought to you by CSV's Agents4Change volunteer, and the vinvolved team at Voluntary Norfolk
Posted on 27 July 2008 00:15:44 by Samantha Butcher
Singing Safari
Between 27 July 2008 and 27 July 2008, in Coventry
If you love to sing, come and join the third Singing Safari and create a singing group from scratch especially for the Warwick Folk Festival 2008.
Six FREE informal weekly sessions of fun and fantastic singing will lead up to a performance at the Warwick Folk Festival on Sunday 27th July in Market Square, Warwick.
Singing Safari is open to anyone over 16 - no experience required. Contact natalie.wint@bbc.co.uk.
Posted on 30 June 2008 12:06:52 by Balnek Sangra
Playing field Preparation
Between 26 July 2008 and 26 July 2008, in Kent
St.Michaels Primary School needs a small number of volunteers to help them prepare an area of their playing field for a "chill Out Area" to be installed.
Volunteers to dig, clear and move soil will be required between 10am and 3pm on Saturday 26th July.
Posted on 25 July 2008 16:05:32 by Stefanie Foreman
Meningitis Awareness
Between 20 July 2008 and 20 July 2008, in Gloucester
During Multicultural Day at Gloucester Park, The Meningitis Trust spread valuable awareness of the horrible disease.
With 'Monty the Duck' toting handouts and information packets, families stopped for a photo and a bit of useful information. Local Meningitis Trust representative. Alison Osborne, and Agent4Change Mike McBride teamed up to show the masses that meningitis does not discriminate, and should be taken seriously by all.
Posted on 14 October 2008 12:53:30 by Michael McBride
Support Max and Lara’s Amazing Travelling Space Circus (yes, really!)
Between 19 July 2008 and 20 July 2008, in Coventry
We need volunteers to help celebrate family literacy at the RaW Family Storytelling Festival in Wolverhampton on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 July!
The RaW Family Storytelling Festival with Max and Lara is part of the BBC’s biggest adult literacy campaign, designed to inspire adults about reading and telling stories with their children. It aims to reach the 12 million adults in the UK who struggle with reading and writing.
Can you support with:
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Representing BBC RaW communicating to members of the public about the event and project
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Guiding people to information points & directing them to facilities
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Offering support for Performers, particularly assisting costumed characters on the walkabout
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Distributing BBC RaW goodies (e.g. goodie bags and balloons)
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Supporting smaller workshop spaces where required
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Providing ongoing support backstage. We would love to hear from you.
Contact natalie.wint@bbc.co.uk to get involved.
Posted on 13 June 2008 14:56:49 by Balnek Sangra
Silk Screens Festival
Between 19 July 2008 and 19 July 2008, in Manchester
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."
Posted on 03 July 2008 11:00:55 by Becky Taplin
A Carpet of Flowers!
Between 14 July 2008 and 15 July 2008, in Manchester
Volunteers contribute to the quirky culture of Manchester
The summer season is on full swing and Manchester contributed its share through several exciting events. In its traditional quirky style, Manchester hosted 'Carpet of Flowers' which exhibited a 90sq of damask carpet across the City Centre.
Volunteers, both young and the young-hearted, participated in this event on the 14th and 15th of July by lending their hand(s) to the design created by artist Jo Vickers.
Posted on 07 July 2008 12:21:51 by Becky Taplin
One Great Idea
Between 11 July 2008 and 13 July 2008, in Kent
Sixteen to twenty-five-year-olds gave One Great Idea about how they could change the way we recycle in Kent.
Steff spent the weekend at the Kent Show speaking to as many young people as she could find to ask them for one suggestion about how they would like to change recycling in the county. Each Great Idea that was volunteered has been forwarded on to Kent County Council where they will be looked into and actioned where possible.
Some of the ideas received included school trips to landfill sights and art projects such as an armchair made from soft toys.
Posted on 23 July 2008 17:13:45 by Stefanie Foreman
Arts and Crafts with the Buddying Scheme
Between 09 July 2008 and 09 July 2008, in Gloucester
Buddying Scheme volunteers met for a drink and a night of making crafts.
A great night out in Cheltenham included an arts and crafts night with the local buddying scheme group. We grabbed a pint at the pub and made everything from glass art to friendship bracelets to stationary. Everyone involved had a great time!
Posted on 14 October 2008 12:47:06 by Michael McBride
Appetising Enterprise!
Between 07 July 2008 and 31 August 2008, in Coventry
We need volunteers to help out in a range of ways at a new green social enterprise offering pur vegetarian catering for all occasions.
Green Garden Cafe is opening soon using as much locally-sourced organic products as are available, and using environmentally friendly biodegradable packaging wherever possible.
Would you like to get a fascinating hands-on insight into how a business is run and have the opportunity, as a young person, to be involved at decision making level? Or would you like to help out at the allotments, delivering the good food and learning about healthy cooking?
This project is run in partnership with The Foyer (Young People's Centre) in Coventry to deliver healthy living training to young people. For more information, please get in touch with natalie.wint@bbc.co.uk.
Posted on 30 June 2008 12:23:19 by Balnek Sangra
Manchester Police encourage youth talent
Between 04 July 2008 and 04 July 2008, in Manchester
The GMPA were on the look-out for Greater Manchester's youth talent to help plan, film and produce a DVD and learning resource pack.
The project is set to run for seven months during which volunteers would receive training on film production, puppetry, interviewing and editing as well as a Silver Arts Award recognising their achievements.
Agents4Change coordinator, Toral Shah, said "This is a great project where young people would actually have a real impact on current issues by getting their opinions out. Additionally, they are gaining professional training along with valuable work and life skills."
Posted on 01 July 2008 11:54:36 by Becky Taplin
Get Walking - Keep Walking!
Between 01 July 2008 and 31 July 2008, in Manchester
The Rambler's Association, a charity for walkers, are out to promote regular walking, especially for those in inactive or insufficiently active people in deprived parts of Manchester as a social unifying project that is good for your health too!
Volunteers are needed in Manchester (and around it) to help with the project. This would include passing information about walking, helping lead walks and helping support the beneficiaries!
Posted on 01 July 2008 11:46:54 by Becky Taplin
Pitch camp at a Cathedral!
Between 01 July 2008 and 31 August 2008, in Coventry
Are you interested in history? Fancy a week helping to maintain some of Britain's historic places of worship?
CSV is running one-week residential camps throughout the country in July and August, working in Cathedrals and places of worship to maintain, clean and restore the buildings.
Every year they recruit leaders to support the young people that take part on the camps. Camp Leaders will get training and expenses and have an amazing time! It is not a religious organisation and would suit anyone who enjoys working with young people and is interested in history.
This could be especially useful if you need to complete a residential for your Duke of Edinburgh training. Contact natalie.wint@bbc.co.uk to get involved.
Posted on 30 June 2008 12:10:28 by Balnek Sangra
Voice of the City
Between 01 July 2008 and 12 July 2008, in Manchester
Young people in Greater Manchester have participated in a unique showcase that expresses their opinions and talent.
21 budding filmmakers, teamed with a small army of young volunteers, created several short silent films which were honoured at the Stockport Plaza on 12th of July.
Agents4Change helped by delivering enthusiastic volunteers to work as part of the film crew through a series of diverse roles ranging from acting, editing and production assistant.
Posted on 01 July 2008 11:49:10 by Becky Taplin
Nature 'reserved' (no way!)
Between 30 June 2008 and 31 July 2008, in Coventry
Are you interested in getting out into nature and helping preserve it? Get involved today.
Warwickshire Wildlife Trust have all sorts of volunteering opportunities - from practical conservation (cutting down trees, cutting grass, putting up fences etc.) to community work and environmental education for children and adults - every day is different!
Contact natalie.wint@bbc.co.uk to get involved.
Posted on 30 June 2008 12:14:05 by Balnek Sangra
Big Bra'vo for Donations on Merseyside
Between 31 July 2007 and 31 July 2008, in Liverpool
Hundreds of bras have been donated to Oxfam, following a hugely successful artistic project to promote Breast Cancer Awareness. The exhibition at Liverpool's Lily Centre included many artworks using bras - including dresses made from bras, and pieces showcasing the fact that men can get breast cancer too.
Those that could not be used in art exhibits have now been donated to the Oxfam shop on Bold Street, Liverpool. From there they will be sent to West Africa to support women in need, who find it impossible to get quality used bras.
Big Bra'vo to all the ladies from all walks of life who donated for the cause.
Posted on 31 July 2008 13:49:19 by Jon Dean
