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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

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Updates

As the project has now finished we will not be sending out any more updates.

Past events listing

Community Film Project Needs Your Help

Between 31 December 2008 and 31 January 2009, in Sheffield

Are you interested in making films whilst gaining on-the-job experience?

 

Helium Films makes films which publicise the great work of local community groups and other voluntary organisations.   The films showcase the service users, beneficiaries and volunteers of many different organisations, seeking both to attract more support and celebrate the groups' fantastic work.

 

These short films are then promoted on social networking sites such as youtube and myspace, and also potentially on the BBC Big Screen in All Saint’s Square Rotherham.

 

The entire project is run by volunteers.  Georgina Higgins, an Agent4Change volunteer, says “I’m on a gap year before university and I wanted to do some voluntary work that combined my love for film with doing something positive.  It was also cool to see my film on the BBC Big Screen [in Rotherham], even if it was chucking it down with rain!”

 

As well as looking for community groups who would benefit from a promotional film, we are looking for more volunteers like Georgina to get involved.  You don’t have to be a film buff, as you’ll receive on the job training, and you won’t be out of pocket as CSV will pay your expenses.

 

It’s a great chance to develop your own skills, from storyboarding to camera work whilst making a real difference to local community groups.

Posted on 20 June 2008 21:25:37 by Mischa Lewis


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Desire...

Between 29 December 2008 and 14 February 2009, in Leicester

Desire...

Yes, its that time again, where the heart starts to rule over the mind. So keep in heart the answers to the above questions.

 

You'll be asked ... and you'll be asking others!

 

Lotza Lovy Dovy Huggies! x

Posted on 23 October 2008 02:18:26 by Farzana Topia


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Acting Up (Posted by previous Agent 4 Change Laurence Whitaker)

Between 27 December 2008 and 03 January 2009, in London

Do friends call you supportive?
Are you a charismatic leader?
Do you have the talent to run a busy drama project?
 
 
If the answer to any of the above questions is yes, then we want to hear from you.
Acting Up is a peer-led drama project to provide young people at risk of social exclusion a constructive outlet for the winter holidays.
We're looking for help with its running - from overall financial and staff management, drama workshop leading to being a pastoral support to vulnerable children.
Hone your drama skills, your sympathetic side and your CV.
The project runs from 27th December to 3rd January (with New Year's Day off).
If you think you're up for a challenge, we'll support you all the way.
Let me know if your interested and I'll put you in touch with Jono who is running this project.

Posted on 07 October 2008 11:11:58 by Farhat Amin


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Soup Kitchen brings Christmas Cheer

Between 18 December 2008 and 18 December 2008, in Kent

A soup kitchen in Ashford Kent has been running every Thursday night for over 15 years for the local homeless and those in need of a meal and some company.

With no funding, they usually make do with whatever food has been donated that week. On Thursday 18th December however they prepared a full Christmas Turkey dinner with all the trimmings and, with the help of Agents4Change volunteers, created a festive party with gifts, crackers and a friendly atmosphere. 

It was clear that the soup kitchen makes a huge difference to the people who go there and it was a fun night and a valuable experience for the volunteers.

Posted on 07 January 2009 12:41:04 by Stefanie Foreman


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Christmas Clear-Up

Between 10 December 2008 and 11 December 2008, in Manchester

Christmas Clear-Up

Join Agents4Change this December to help sort out a mountain of donations!

Mustard Tree, a charity for the homeless and marginalised people in Manchester, has received hundreds of bags of donated clothes, but don't have the manpower to organise it all...

All the donations have brilliant homes waiting for them - from the thick fleeces that will warm our local homeless, to the summery shirts that Hope Direct send to places like Sierra Leone.  Or maybe there is a fancy dress outfit that could catch a student's eye and go to the Barnabus store in South Manchester to raise money for the charity!

In the run up to Christmas, Agents4Change are setting up an afternoon for volunteers to get stuck in and make a real difference for the people who can benefit from this charity.  Come along to lend a hand - there will be music, cakes and refreshments, as well as a fun fashion shoot with the best finds!  Whether you can stay for one hour or three, your help would be greatly appreciated!

Posted on 05 November 2008 10:48:27 by Becky Taplin


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BBC WM Kidney Kids Appeal- Mobile Phone Recycling

Between 08 December 2008 and 30 June 2009, in Birmingham

BBC WM Kidney Kids Appeal- Mobile Phone Recycling

The BBC WM Kidney Kids appeal began in July 2008 with the aim of raising £1.5 million for a new renal unit at Birmingham Children's Hospital. So far various fundraising events have raised over £360,000 and we're hoping to boost this total even further with the new campaign to recycle mobile phones.

 

Volunteers will be needed to promote the campaign and also to arrange collections in their place of work, school or university. If you'd like to help out this excellent cause then get in touch! Alternatively you can post your old mobiles to: Freepost, Weee Recycle Mobiles, and write Kidney Kids on the back of the envelope.  To find out more about the appeal go to www.bbc.co.uk/wm

Posted on 25 November 2008 13:47:39 by Kat Pearson


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Don't Dodgem - Get Involved!

Between 07 December 2008 and 07 December 2008, in Sheffield

Don't Dodgem - Get Involved!

Volunteers are needed to help at a Christmas Party for children with life limiting and life threatening conditions. The party is supported by Bluebell Wood Children's hospice, based in North Anston, Sheffield.

 

The party will take place on Sunday 7th December at the Magna Centre, Rotherham. Volunteers will be needed between 10:30am and 3:00pm to help on the activities table, assist families to get their food from the buffet table, supervise the dodgem cars and help set up and tidy up at the end of the day.

 

Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice service provide a community palliative care service available for over 200 children and their families resident in South Yorkshire, North East Derbyshire, North Nottinghamshire and parts of North Lincolnshire.

 

The newly constructed hospice has eight childrens' rooms and seven family rooms and was recently opened by celebrity chef, Jamie Oliver.

 

So if you can help on this exciting party day for Christmas, get in touch with Annie Thompson, CSV Agent4Change Sheffield.

 

Posted on 17 November 2008 15:53:20 by Mischa Lewis


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Don't Write Us Off

Between 06 December 2008 and 06 December 2008, in Kent

Don't Write Us Off

Don't Write Us Off was a national event which took place up and down the country on Saturday 6th December 2008. The idea was to speak to as many young people as possible to find out their thoughts about what they would like to see changed in their community and turn the negative hoody image on it's head.

We had the use of an empty shop unit in a shopping centre in Ashford, Kent which we turned into a drop in centre for young people to come and talk to us.We offered large canvases for them to write their thoughts on and asked each person we spoke to to complete a questionnaire. We had a great day and got some interesting and valuable feedback.

Posted on 07 January 2009 11:08:49 by Stefanie Foreman


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Don't Write Us Off

Between 06 December 2008 and 06 December 2008, in Coventry

Don't Write Us Off

On Saturday 6th December 2008, young people turned out in Coventry town centre to show that they aren't all bad.

 They handed out special fortune cookies that had young people's issues written within them and discussed these with members of the public.

The event went extremely well. Thank you to all those that took part.

Posted on 23 February 2009 02:51:23 by Balnek Sangra


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Goody Hoodies say Don't Write Us Off

Between 06 December 2008 and 06 December 2008, in Reading

Goody Hoodies say Don't Write Us Off

Knife crime.  Gang culture.  Hoodies.  All of these phrases have become synonymous with the public’s perception of young people today.  This is not without reason of course, as youth-related crime has received considerable media coverage over recent years.  However, continued reports on such incidents created a stereotype that is spreading not only intergenerational mistrust within the community, but also peer fear. 

 

On Saturday 6th December, Agents4Change in Berkshire joined the national ‘Don’t Write Us Off’ campaign to illustrate that the majority of young people are contributing as much to the community as a select few are taking from it.  The aim was to spark dialogues with the public to gather popular opinion about what should be done to give young people the best start in life.  This was just a starting point however, and volunteers became engaged in a diverse range of conversations over the course of the day.  The public were then invited to record their views on an Agents4Change canvas erected in Merchants Place, Reading. 

 

With an age range of ten years old to eighty, the public’s responses were varied to say the least.  One elderly ex-policeman expressed frustration that young people were given so many opportunities but squander them in favour of computer games and drinking, and that it was ultimately ‘down to the individual’.  A mother of three hoped that parenting skills could be taught to young people, while a young resident from nearby Twyford argued there should be more ‘cheap commercial places like Shakeaway [a local milkshake bar]’ where young people can socialise.

 

The creation of social venues and events dominated the feedback volunteers received. Rob Wilson, MP for Reading East, chatted with volunteers and expressed a desire to see ‘warm, dry places for young people to meet friends’.  Other ideas ranged from ambitious ‘indoor ice rinks’ to more tangible goals of ‘club nights for under eighteen year olds’.   

 

The day successfully drew attention to the positive work being carried out by young people who volunteer.  With support exhibited from the Deputy Mayor of Reading and Rob Wilson MP, the feedback volunteers received will be used to tackle the issues specifically relevant to the Berkshire area.  Public opinion cannot be changed over night, but by demonstrating young peoples’ positive intentions through work around the community, their actions can speak louder than any newsprint.   

 

 

Posted on 07 January 2009 11:08:57 by Maz Ebtehaj


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Don't Write us off / Xmas Present Appeal

Between 06 December 2008 and 06 December 2008, in Truro

Don't Write us off / Xmas Present Appeal

BBC Radio Cornwall has been on the Piazza on Lemon Quay in Truro to cover the start of the Salvation Army's Christmas Present Appeal, and participated in national coverage of the Agents4Change 'Dont Write Us Off' Campaign.

 

Volunteers from the Salvation Army and Agents4Change spent Saturday 6 December talking to people and getting their views on the youth of today. Armed with clipboards and fortune cookies the aim of the day was to get peoples opinions about youth and Cornwall and then to write them on a big yellow board. 

 

The 'Don't Write Us Off' campaign is designed to change people's perceptions of youngsters today. Often in the news are stories about hooded youths robbing old age pensioners or running riot in local communities. Volunteers tried to dissuade this stereotype by wearing bright red hoodies throughout the day. 

 

Volunteers came from all over Cornwall including Matt Kemp who is studying Journalism at University College Falmouth and George Poole from Redruth Police Cadets.

 

Matt said: "It's just a few bad apples that have given the rest of us a bad name, hopefully what we, and all the other groups around the country, are doing today will go some way to change the way society thinks about youth."

 

Agents4Change provided fortune cookies which contained a selection of positive messages from young people around the country such as:

 

'Young people need more positive opportunities such as events and activities that build a sense of community' - Laura aged 23. 

 

The day got a real boost at 11am when the Hayle Town Band arrived and started playing a rousing array of festive music.

 

While Agents4Change were speaking to people about youngsters, volunteers from the Salvation Army were talking to shoppers about childhood and the need for every child to receive a gift this Christmas. 

 

The annual appeal encourages people to donate new presents to families who are struggling at this time of year to ensure that children get at least one present whatever the family's financial circumstances.

 

In previous years presents collected by the appeal would have been given to children on behalf of Santa or Father Christmas. This year the presents will come from the parents of the children. This is because it is not only a gift to the child but to the parent as well.

 

A large number of presents and other donations were received on the day from BBC Radio Cornwall listeners.

 

Adrian Prior-Sankey, regional press officer for the Salvation Army remarked: "It's wonderful to see such generosity on such a cold day, we couldn't have hoped for better."

 

Working in partnership with social services, the Salvation Army targets those most in need of a gift this Christmas.

 

Gifts, which must be new, can be dropped off at most Salvation Army churches or any Superdrug in Cornwall.

 

The day was a resounding success with hundreds of people coming to show their support for both the Christmas Present Appeal and the Dont Write Us Off campaign.

 

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/cornwall/content/articles/2008/12/08/places_dontwriteusoff_feature.shtml

 

Posted on 05 December 2008 10:01:26 by Zak Stanley


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DON'T WRITE ME OFF: hoodies, cookies and convo's

Between 06 December 2008 and 06 December 2008, in Manchester

DON'T WRITE ME OFF: hoodies, cookies and convo's

19 young people took to Manchester's Piccadilly Gardens on Saturday to help dispel the negative stereotypes that surround the youths of today.  They dressed in dark hoodies and approached members of the public with their hoods up to gage reactions.  Many responses showed that ‘hoodies' are often a symbol for bad behaviour and cause people to worry and feel intimidated.  However, after spending the time with some of the young people down there, many left with the ‘other side' of the story.

            These conversations earned people a fortune cookie, which contained key quotes from CSV's national research among young people.  These tackled real issues of what young people themselves thought should be done and what was needed. (you can see the press release for examples).

            Overall, the day was deemed a success by those that took part - the young people enjoyed learning about the general public's opinion first hand and putting a positive stamp on it with their actions that day.

            The opinions/research collected will be used to plan future action for young people - further events/projects can be set up to tackle the issues that they raised.  For example, one person said they thought intergenerational projects may help change the negative images surrounding young people, because that way, there is interaction between two groups that possibly misunderstand each other.  The day worked both ways because there were plenty of people who turned round and gave good feedback, saying they didn't believe young people were all bad and that what the volunteers were doing out there on Saturday proved it.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/manchester/content/articles/2008/12/08/081208_hoodie_event_feature.shtml

Posted on 06 November 2008 13:17:25 by Becky Taplin


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Hope08 Ladywood Christmas Project

Between 05 December 2008 and 05 December 2008, in Birmingham

Volunteers needed between 10am and 4pm to sort and package food parcels that will be distributed to households in the Ladywood area of Birmingham.

 

This project involves local church members, businesses, community groups and students and has come about because recent reports have highlighted Ladywood as having the highest child poverty figures in the UK.

 

Hope08 Ladywood Christmas Project is being delivered under the umbrella of Hope08. This ia a year long nation-wide campaign where churches of all denominations work in partnership with community and statutory organisations to address community issues.

Posted on 25 November 2008 13:29:44 by Kat Pearson


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Carols by Candleilight

Between 05 December 2008 and 15 December 2008, in Liverpool

Carols by Candleilight A Carol Concert, in the beautiful setting of St. Lukes Church (the bombed out church) at Berry Street, 6.30PM to 7.30PM, Thursday 11th December.

An hour of traditional carols performed by
choirs from the University of Liverpool

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO SELL TEA, COFFEE, MULLED WINE, AND STEWARD THE EVENT.

St Luke's Church (The Bombed-Out Church), Berry Street

Thursday 11 December 6pm - 7pm

Proceeds go to Barnado's children's charity and to
the preservation of St Luke's Church.

Tickets

Students £3 (with NUS card) | Children £3 |Adults £5

Posted on 05 December 2008 15:51:29 by Jon Dean


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Dont Write Us Off

Between 27 November 2008 and 06 December 2008, in Gloucester

Dont Write Us Off

A team of hooded volunteers will be engaging with the public in an effort to curb the growing bias against young culture as being feral. Young people from all across England have been asked what can be done to give young kids the best start in life? Now is the time to tell the public. Volunteers will be handing out fortune cookies with concerns and problems young people are facing, and asking the public view on kids these days.

 This should be a well covered event by the press and should be well worth your time.

If you would like to sign up, please give me a ring on 07599959585 or email me at Mike.McBride@bbc.co.uk and/or glos@comcats.org.uk

Posted on 27 November 2008 14:47:36 by Michael McBride


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Don't Write Us Off!

Between 20 November 2008 and 06 December 2008, in Cambridge

On the 6th December the London and Cambridge agents joined forces and held a stall down at the Camden Lock Market.  We enticed over 600 people away from their Christmas shopping with our fortune cookies and had a chat about young people, society, what's good and what needs to change.  The best comments and ideas went up on our Don't Write Us Off! wall including:

 

'Don't stereotype! Or judge a book by it's cover, everyone needs a chance' Aaron 17 

 

'Give them responsability and possibilities to put their ideas into practise' 

 

'Have Aspirations :)' - Nicole 16

Posted on 20 November 2008 15:41:09 by Louise Payn


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DON'T WRITE US OFF - LONDON (Posted by previous Agent 4 Change Laurence Whitaker)

Between 20 November 2008 and 06 December 2008, in London

Come down to Camden lock on the 6th of December, Agents4Change are having a stall down by the canal. Come along, have a chat with us about young people, society, what's good, what needs to change...have your say!

Play our bran new interactive game and grab a free cookie while your at it! And hey, it's Camden - the perfect place to mooch about on a Saturday in the run up to Christmas!

Posted on 20 November 2008 15:19:21 by Farhat Amin


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LIFE IN LONDON (Posted by previous Agent 4 Change Laurence Whitaker)

Between 20 November 2008 and 20 December 2008, in London

Live in Croydon or Wandsworth? Want to get involved with media and enterprise? Read on then...

The life in London project is a family learning project between two London boroughs Wandsworth and Croydon, funded by the Big Lottery. It aims to deliver family learning activities over three years to a range of families, with a particular emphasis on fathers, grandfathers and other male carers.

The project seeks to reflect ‘Life in London' using digital media and social enterprise. Participants will be involved in courses exploring the power of film, photography, radio and music as well as being involved in volunteering and setting up social enterprise projects.

Get in touch if you're interested or find out more at www.lifeinlondon.org.uk

Posted on 20 November 2008 14:18:04 by Farhat Amin


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Creativity 4 Christmas

Between 17 November 2008 and 01 December 2008, in Leicester

Creativity 4 Christmas

I NEED YOU!!!

 

10 Charity shop windows...YOU CHOOSE WHICH ONE...in Loughborough and Leicester to dress up...spare a few hours for ONE DAY at ONE SHOP to dress it up. Do whatever you want to it as long as the charity shop approves of it!

Here's the challenge...

Try doing it without the dosh (money)!

Photos will be taken...judged...and the best one will recieve a prize...

And oh yeh...did I mention you're doing the shop window ON YOUR OWN?! It's a good way to put your artistic skills in use and allows others to see how good you can be!

x

Posted on 23 October 2008 01:40:21 by Farzana Topia


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Don't Write Us Off South Yorkshire!

Between 07 November 2008 and 31 December 2008, in Sheffield

Don't Write Us Off South Yorkshire!

"Young people are all the same: loud-mouthed, rude and anti-social."

 

Is this a fair reflection of every young person in the UK today?  The Don't Write Us Off campaign from Agents4Change seeks to challenge this view, inviting young people to speak out against ‘hoodie' culture.

 

We took the campaign to the streets on Saturday 6th December to show South Yorkshire what young people are really like and get their voices heard.

 

The campaign is backed in South Yorkshire by the Sheffield Youth Council.  The Council exists to bring together young people's voices, views and opinions to influence political activities and to help change Sheffield to benefit young people.

 

The campaign continues with more workshops and activities to get more young people speaking about their communities and the difference which they themselves can make.

 

We're always looking for more young volunteers to help out so demand something different and get your voice heard.  Sign up now.

Posted on 07 November 2008 11:34:54 by Mischa Lewis


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Don't Write Me Off

Between 05 November 2008 and 01 December 2008, in Manchester

Don't Write Me Off

What can be done to give young people the best start in life?

 Get creative and take some snaps of your community - what do you love? What do you want to improve? How have you contributed?

Email your photograph with a one-line response to the question:

What can be done to give young people the best start in life?

Include your name, age and town/city.

Responses will be collected for the campaign and the best photo taken will receive a prize!  Tell your friends and stay on the look-out for the perfect picture...!

Posted on 04 November 2008 16:15:55 by Becky Taplin


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Don't write us off!

Between 01 November 2008 and 06 December 2008, in Leicester

Don't write us off!

A nationwide campaign...and the BIGGEST ever!

Leicester is set to get approximately 100 volunteers out by Leicester's Tower Clock (Leicester town's centre piece!) to dish out fortune cookies containing one-line quotes taken from group discussions carried out with 21st century youths! These are real-life views and opinions coming from youngsters who had guts to voice the problems they face today. If we don't let the nation know...then who will???!

Join this campaign...wear your hoody...dish out the cookies...engage in a convo with the public...LET THE MEDIA CAPTURE IT LIVE!

There may be a chance of this event taking place in the day 10am-3pm AND the evening (to be confirmed).

Anyone with music expertise such as, DJ's, MC's etc. who would like to play a mixture of RnB and HipHop music are VERY WELCOME! Even if its a car with a sub-woofer!

THIS IS BIG...SO BRING IT ON!

x

 

 

Posted on 23 October 2008 02:01:36 by Farzana Topia


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Santa Dash Liverpool 2008

Between 31 October 2008 and 08 December 2008, in Liverpool

Santa Dash Liverpool 2008

Agents4Change volunteers are encouraged this year to join Liverpool, as we aim to break the world record for the largest ever Santa Dash! 5km running as Father Christmas will not only help you shed that unwanted poundage before Xmas parties, but meet loads of new people, and give your time for Charities who may not have as easy a Xmas as others.

 

The Liverpool Santa Dash has the BBC Radio Merseyside Trust and CLIC Sargent (Century Radio) as official event charities for 2008. As part of the entry procedure you will automatically be asked to raise a minimum of £20 for these charities.

 

WE ALSO NEED VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE SECURITY, AND STEWARDING ON THE DAY. pLEASE HELP US RAISE £££S FOR CHARITY! 

 

Have Fun, and join thousands of other young people froma cross the city. Run as Santa! Get Involved.

Posted on 31 October 2008 11:09:54 by Jon Dean


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Are you into the environment?

Between 25 October 2008 and 13 December 2008, in York

Would you like practical experience in conservation?

Do you care about the local environment?

Are you aged between 16-25?

Then why not try Planting Trees, Making Bird Boxes, Coppicing or Bulb Planting

 

 

Dates and places available:

 

Rawcliffe County Park: Sat 25th October

 

West Bank Woodland Project: Sat 8th & Fri 14th November

 

Hob Moor Environment Projects: Sat 22nd November

 

Clifton Backies: Tues 25th November

 

Rowntree Park: Fri 12th & Sat 13th December

 

Time 10am till 3pm

 

If your interested get in touch!

Posted on 16 October 2008 17:46:25 by Gemma Cross


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Don't Write Us Off

Between 16 October 2008 and 08 December 2008, in Liverpool

Don't Write Us Off

On Saturday 6th December, our DON'T WRITE US OFF campaign will hit the streets. It's a national movement aimed at challenging the perceptions of young people, from all walks of life.

 

We are taking the thoughts of young people as diverse as young offenders, schools, ex-gang charities, college students, prison and NEET groups, and, hopefully YOU.

 

We need volunteers to add to our body of information, as well as informing the public and policy makers of our work.

 

If you are really interested in helping on this national campaign, please sign up now.

Posted on 16 October 2008 14:31:32 by Jon Dean


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Don't Write Us Off

Between 15 October 2008 and 08 December 2008, in York

Don't Write Us Off

On Saturday 6th December, our DON'T WRITE US OFF campaign will hit the streets. It's a national movement aimed at challenging the perceptions of young people, from all walks of life.

 

We are taking the thoughts of young people as diverse as young offenders, schools, ex-gang charities, college students, prison and NEET groups, and, hopefully YOU.

 

We need volunteers to add to our body of information, as well as informing the public and policy makers of our work.

 

If you are really interested in helping on this national campaign, please sign up now.

Posted on 12 November 2008 13:36:01 by Gemma Cross


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Befriending Scheme (Posted by previous Agent 4 Change Laurence Whitaker)

Between 08 October 2008 and 31 December 2008, in London

Befriending Scheme (Posted by previous Agent 4 Change Laurence Whitaker)

Would you like to work on a befriending project?

We are looking for people who have a minimum of one hour per week for a minimum of commitment of sixmonths.

The volunteer will visit an isolated resident in Westminster and build up a one to one supportive relationship with the client. The volunteer might have a chat with that person, go out for coffee or visit a local place of interest.

It is really an opportunity to significantly change someone's life and dramatically improve their well being by giving them something to look forward to and reducing their sense of isolation.

It is crucial that the volunteer is committed to the cause of this project and is reliable, empathetic and responsible.

The organisation we are working with offers travel expenses, full training and the cost of administrating the CRB. The volunteers wil be placed as soon as the CRBs are processed.

Email london@comcats.org.uk for further details.

Posted on 11 August 2008 16:41:58 by Farhat Amin


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Help raise awareness of arthritis (Posted by previous Agent 4 Change Laurence Whitaker)

Between 07 October 2008 and 07 December 2008, in London

Are you a young person living with arthritis?

 

If you or someone you know lives with arthritis, you can help Arthritis Care raise awareness of arthritis and show what it is really like to live with joint pain by volunteering for Arthritis Care's People Bank.

http://www.arthritiscare.org.uk/GetInvolved/Volunteering/PeopleBank/

Posted on 07 October 2008 11:06:36 by Farhat Amin


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Mentoring scheme (Posted by previous Agent 4 Change Laurence Whitaker)

Between 12 September 2008 and 30 December 2008, in London

Do you want a chance to help those who need it most? Then here's your chance to make a really noticeable difference to someones life!

 

The ELSEP scheme aims to support young adults with autism or learning disabilities towards seeking active employment and/or to begin to engage in an active social life.  The project runs every Monday and Wednesday from10am-3pm at our headquarters in North London.  As a volunteer mentor you would be supporting our members to improve their literacy, numeracy and IT skills, as well as participating in our person cantered workshops that creatively allow our members to explore issues around employment and social expectations within the workplace.

 

The scheme will breakdown all the aspects of getting a job, from looking, going to interviews, and the social conventions of behaviour in and around the workplace. Life skills will also be explored expanding on the skills many take for granted like simply organising a night out with friends.  This is a unique project as it offers 1-1 support in education, social skills, and how to become more effective in social interaction - something all our members find difficult due to their autism or learning disability.

 

Send me an email if you want to get involved and I'll put you in touch with Alex and Nicole who run the project. london@comcats.org.uk

Posted on 12 September 2008 16:29:08 by Farhat Amin


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VoluME e-magazine - Download your copy here now!

Between 01 September 2008 and 30 December 2008, in Norwich

VoluME e-magazine - Download your copy here now!

VoluME is a brand new monthly music and events e-magazine created by a group of young volunteers in Norwich.  It focuses on the local music scene and volunteering opportunities around Norfolk.

 

To download your copy, click on the link below!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/norfolk/content/articles/2008/09/04/introducing_volume_magazine_feature.shtml

 

The VoluME team consists of a group of eight young people aged between 16 and 25, led by Rosanna Wynn-Williams, CSV Agents4Change volunteer.

 

Supported by three partner organisations: BBC Norfolk Introducing, CSV Agents4Change, and vinvolved at Voluntary Norfolk.

Posted on 06 September 2008 20:04:51 by Samantha Butcher


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