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Past events listing
Countryside in Camden? (Posted by previous Agent 4 Change Laurence Whitaker)
Between 28 February 2009 and 28 February 2009, in London
Come along for a day of bramble bashing, bird box building and general energetic fun. I went to this spot a few weeks back and the event is set to be great fun.
It should be really rewarding to see how you can improve this spot in just a few hours. And of course you've got Camden close by for a bit of shopping and drinking afterwards.
Posted on 28 January 2009 10:08:30 by Farhat Amin
Student Volunteering Week
Between 25 February 2009 and 25 February 2009, in Manchester
WiSCV CONSERVATION DAY 25th February
Want to get some country air and improve the environment? Get involved in a massive woodland management and community conservation event with volunteers from Universities across the North West plus a chance to meet fellow conservation enthusiasts over a free lunch!
Agents4Change have teamed up with Communi at MMU to help get as many students involved in a voluntary project as possible!
Please get in touch for more details!
Posted on 27 January 2009 11:40:55 by Becky Taplin
Fairtrade Fortnight
Between 23 February 2009 and 09 March 2009, in Manchester
All Saints Park on Oxford Road was the site for this unique event on a sunny Friday in March. Volunteers arrived to set up the gazebo's, add some yellow inflatable décor and most of all, to draw in the crowds! Several volunteers dressed in very fetching banana suits, while others, like myself, opted for yellow t-shirts!
One o'clock was the proposed kick off time, but we had a queue of inquisitive students, passers-by, staff and school children waiting before time! As crates of bananas arrived, we set up our official counter and record board, which was updated every 15 minutes. With a great big countdown, the banana madness began, with huge numbers of people partaking in a national world record banana eating day!
No one was allowed to walk through the gazebo stretch without being told about fairtrade and our mission for the afternoon! One volunteer managed to get hold of a megaphone to ensure all of Manchester knew what was happening in the park that day!
In just over an hour, we managed to give away 80 pieces of banana cake (well, lets be honest, that went in about thirty seconds) and a grand total of 1,274 Fairtrade bananas!
A big round of applause to everyone who showed their support for Fairtrade that day - please keep it up! Also big thanks to MMU and the People & Planet society who put lots of effort in to make it all happen!
Posted on 06 January 2009 10:30:15 by Becky Taplin
Fairtrade Fortnight- Five Years of FAB!
Between 18 February 2009 and 18 February 2009, in Birmingham
Agents4Change are helping the Fairtrade Association Birmingham (FAB) to celebrate their fifth birthday on 18th February at "Five Years of FAB: What is the Future?"
Birmingham obtained Fairtrade City Status in 2005 and since then many businesses, universities and shops have been stocking Fairtrade products. However, there is still much more to be done
Come along on 18th February to learn more about the future of Fairtrade and to gain the knowledge and materials to go out and promote it in your own community.
Celebrating Five Years of FAB isn't just about increasing awareness of how we can help to make trade fairer, it's also a great opportunity to enjoy some Fairtrade refreshments and meet young people from Fairtrade groups across the city.
It's taking place at 2pm at the Member Relations Centre in the Birmingham Midlands Institute and if you'd like to attend just sent me an e-mail!
Posted on 26 January 2009 12:57:49 by Kat Pearson
Aspiring Journalists Wanted!
Between 17 February 2009 and 16 June 2009, in Luton
We are providing the opportunity for people to volunteer and work on various campaigns and initiatives throughout 2009
To find out more information and how to get involved, please get in touch.
Posted on 17 February 2009 11:14:05 by Jonathan Paylor
BOOM!
Between 17 February 2009 and 16 May 2009, in Luton
Interested in filmmaking or have an opinion that you want everyone to know about?
Well stop telling your friends and show the world!
If you're aged 16 - 25 - BOOM! offers you the opportunity to volunteer and learn everything there is to know about making short films, video diaries, news bulletins, reports and mini-documentaries that reflect your opinions, concerns, interests and passions. It's a great chance to create films that raise community awareness of local issues and concerns and campaign for change.
When you've finished your creation, upload it onto the BOOM! site - where everyone can check it out. From here the possibilities are endless, it could make it onto one of the MTV channels - or even win a BOOM! Award!
So, if you have a bright idea for a film, or have an interest in filming, interviewing, presenting, editing and want to help produce a film, this is an opportunity not to miss.
For further information and to find out how to get involved, please get in touch.
Posted on 17 February 2009 10:11:45 by Jonathan Paylor
Tower Hamlets Park Conservation (Posted by previous Agent 4 Change Laurence Whitaker)
Between 15 February 2009 and 15 February 2009, in London
On Sunday 15th February we are getting together as many volunteers as possible to come along to Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park (E3) and get stuck in to some hands on volunteering. There's something for everyone from bramble bashing to nettle scything...or if you're more into creating than destroying there is bulb planting.
We'll provide you with all the tools, all the kit and tell you what needs doing. Then you can get stuck in with the fun of making it all happen. Plus there's a free lunch for every volunteer and for the over 18's a trip to the pub at the end!
Posted on 28 January 2009 09:49:59 by Farhat Amin
Graffiti Art Project
Between 10 February 2009 and 28 May 2009, in Luton
'Agents 4 Change' has teamed up with 'Focus @ Smiles' to paint a large graffiti mural at Lea Manor Youth Centre in Marsh Farm, Luton.
Through running a series of workshops, young people from the centre get the chance to learn graffiti techniques and to design a mural. After completing the workshops, the group come together under the guidance of skilled artists and volunteers to produce the final design.
We need volunteers to help run the workshops and create the mural. You don't need to be an experienced graffiti artist, you just need to be enthusiastic and enjoy working in a team!
If you would like to get involved and need more information, please get in contact.
Email: threecounties@comcats.org.uk
Tel: 07599929567
Posted on 10 February 2009 13:13:50 by Jonathan Paylor
Preschool Revamp
Between 07 February 2009 and 21 March 2009, in Oxford
On Saturday 7th March Agents 4 Change volunteers in Oxford will visit Shepherds Hill Preschool in the Blackbird Leys area of Oxfordshire to revamp the outside play area.
The school has a number of small garden sheds which are individually themed (maths, literacy, discovery, water, etc) and we're going to paint each shed a different colour and perhaps have a logo on each to symbolise the theme. There's also a small vegetable garden that's been neglected for some time so there's an opportunity to do that up.
If anyone's interested in taking part drop me an email
Posted on 29 January 2009 15:59:58 by Jason Martin
Fundraise at Local Sheffield Derby!
Between 07 February 2009 and 07 February 2009, in Sheffield
Fundraise for Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice at one of the best attended games of the season at Sheffield United Football Ground.
On Saturday 7th February, Sheffield United will be playing against Sheffield Wednesday in an all-important local derby. Agents4Change is teaming up with Bluebell Wood to offer volunteers the opportunity to fundraise for this fantastic cause.
Volunteers will be needed for a pre-game bucket collection starting at 10am and will be finished by Noon. Unfortunately, because the game will be a sell out, we are unable to offer volunteers the opportunity to see the match afterwards.
Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice services provide a community care service available for over 200 children with life-limiting illnesses.
So why not get involved with a fantastic cause and boost your CV at the same time?
Contact your local Sheffield agent for more details!
Posted on 20 January 2009 12:39:40 by Mischa Lewis
Free Football Tournament
Between 07 February 2009 and 07 February 2009, in York
Free 5-a-side Football Extravaganza!
Come along and play football and have fun. If you've got a team and want to register it's completely free but hurry there's only a limited number of places!
This tournament is for adult and junior teams and aims to bring different people together from all walks of life in the name of sport. All teams welcome from university teams to just 5 friends looking for a kick about.
It will take place in York at Playfootball and will be supported by York City Football Club and MinsterFM.
Posted on 20 January 2009 16:04:13 by Gemma Cross
Tea and Coffee Club
Between 06 February 2009 and 07 May 2009, in York
The Tea and Coffee Club is run by University of York students on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11am and is aimed at helping older members of the community. Come along and chat, drink tea, play bingo, mingle and have fun. This is a regular event run by volunteers and brings different generations together in a friendly and welcoming environment. If you would like to be involved in The Tea and Coffee Club please email york@comcats.org.uk
Posted on 06 February 2009 15:19:15 by Gemma Cross
Democracy Project Calendar Launch
Between 04 February 2009 and 04 February 2009, in Coventry
Young people in Coventry got together to launch a special calendar that highlights projects that are going on to help young people get more involved in the community.
The young people worked with graphic designers to create the excellent calendar. The young people also put on the event.
During the event, special banners to promote the different organisations were made. They went on show in Coventry Council House.
Agents4Change proudly features on this special calendar.
Posted on 23 February 2009 03:17:09 by Balnek Sangra
North West Conservation Day at Beacon Park
Between 03 February 2009 and 28 February 2009, in Liverpool
| Beacon Park in Skelmersdale is a huge country park with a rich and varied habitat of flora and fauna. Volunteers from all over the North West Universities pulled togther to work as the park rangers asked. They came from Liverpool, Manchester, Preston, Cumria, and Humberside to renew the parks wildlife. |
| Description | |
| Volunteers spent 3 and a half hours with bow saws and cutters, to remove dying hazel trees from a section of woodland. With different aninmals wanting different levels of growth it was important for the sustainable qualities of the forest! |
| Partner Organisations | |
| Ta to all the North West Unis, and the Beacon Park Rangers. Big thank you to WiSCV of course! |
| Problems/challenges: | |
| The lunch queue was massive! Next time we need to order in even more of that delicious chicken curry. |
| Interesting anecdotes/quotes: | |
| "PUT DOWN YOUR TEA AND LETS GET CHOPPING!", said Jess from Humberside. Whereas our own Keith, from Liverpool Community College said, "This is the perfect way to get over my girlfriend dumping me. Hacking away at bits of dead wood in the fresh air is perfect!" |
| Hopefully, next time to Rangers need something doing to save the environment, or Keith has another bad relationship, we'll be back. |
Posted on 03 February 2009 11:40:40 by Jon Dean
Environmental skills are a Big Issue in Liverpool
Between 01 February 2009 and 30 July 2009, in Liverpool
UPDATE: Thanks everyone for yesterday! Half a dozen volunteers worked really hard and the place is looking much more organised. The sun even made an appearance. Next week there's even more to do, clearing, weeding, turning over soil, and building the sheds into more semblance of order!
Get in touch!
Agents4Change are working in tandem with the Big Issue Foundation Northwest to bring another green tinged volunteering event to you lucky people. There lies in Aigburth an allotment, once used, but now fallen to rack and ruin. And we're making it our duty to pick it up again!
Working with Big issue vendors from around Liverpool, we aim to develop this good site into a crop growing, vegetable busting, environment sustaining habitat, complete with wind turbine, and potting shed.
We are looking for budding, green-fingered volunteers to work with us EVERY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON (12-4) to implement all our plans for this site. We are encouraging volunteers big and small, experienced or not, to work with vendors, and develop skills in leadership, commitment, teamwork and green issues.
Please contact me for more info.
Posted on 04 March 2009 14:34:51 by Jon Dean
British Heart Foundation's 'Red For Heart' Campaign
Between 01 February 2009 and 28 February 2009, in Birmingham
Heart disease is Britain's biggest killer and that's why the work of The British Heart Foundation (a charity dedicated to heart health and helping people spend longer with their loved ones) is so important.
Since February is National Heart Month, why not organise your own fundraising event for the 'Red for Heart' campaign? It could be something small like dying your hair red, or doing a sponsored walk, or something larger like a bake sale, quiz or fashion show, it all helps! If you're interested in organising an event get in contact and receive the British Heart Foundation Fundraising Kit and some help from me!
Posted on 08 January 2009 10:35:13 by Kat Pearson
Park Ranger for the Day
Between 30 January 2009 and 25 February 2009, in Liverpool
Be a Sefton Park Ranger for the day! Agents4Change teamed up with Sefton Rangers for an afternoon of tree cropping and litter picking. A beautiful area of land at St Christopher's Wood, Netherton, wasn't looking its best, but Agents4Change were part of doing something about it!
Loads of volunteers turned up to collect on of the hugest amounts of rubbish you've ever seen. The event was even more impressive, because not one volunteer lived near the park, but were willing to clean it up anyway. The Sefton Rangers were super impressed with your work, and we owe you about a gazillion.
Well done to everyone - pictures coming soon!!
Posted on 30 January 2009 12:18:44 by Jon Dean
Free Film Course!
Between 29 January 2009 and 02 February 2009, in Brighton
There is the chance for six lucky young people to go on a short film course and learn the basics of filming and editing before putting what you have learnt into practice. It will be running on the 29th and 31st of January and 2nd February.
Thurs 29th Jan - Half a day of learning how to film with a trained professional at the BBC on Queens road.
Sat 31st Jan - Half a day of filming at Churchill Square shopping centre as part of an event promoting youth volunteering. You will be doing quick interviews with other young people and put together a short film with the help of the trainer.
Mon 2nd Feb - A day of editing the film back at the BBC with the trainer.
You will learn a new skill, meet other young people and have a great time! Everyone will also receive a certificate.
Call or email me asap if you are interested!
Posted on 06 January 2009 11:30:50 by Marco Kor
Liverpool's Got Talent
Between 19 January 2009 and 16 February 2009, in Liverpool
An incredible evening of giggles and talent, as 12 acts from Liverpools 4 FE/HE centres attempted to win the crown prize of Liverpools Most Talented Students, £100 of high street vouchers, and the chance to perform at local bar Korova. The triumphant act were Sticky Floor, Liverpool University's improvisational comedy act, who impressed the judges with the way they worked the audience and the stage with passion and confidence.
Agents4Change hosted the event, with your very own Jon Dean acting as compere throughout the evning. Over 50 young people volunteered their time, whether it be through their performance, with tickets, bar work, crowd control, videoing, filming, lighting, technicians and more. A fabulous night will be availiable to view on DVD soon, from LgosTV.
Posted on 19 January 2009 11:02:54 by Jon Dean
Animal Shelter Makeover
Between 13 January 2009 and 21 February 2009, in Gloucester
Spend a Saturday in February helping makeover the Cheltenham Animal Shelter. On the 21st There will be plenty to do and lots of happy animals to greet a job well done. The dog kennels need a bit of paint, the animals need some love and the shelter needs some volunteers to help out. This fantastic organization needs some young people to make a difference.
For more info and to sign up, contact Mike.McBride@bbc.co.uk
Posted on 13 January 2009 13:43:22 by Michael McBride
Dodge the Draught
Between 08 January 2009 and 05 February 2009, in Gloucester
Service users from Gloucester Youth Housing will gather on February 5th to stich together draught excluders. A lunch, a stitch and a useful creation is the plan for the day. Everyone can take home and use an excluder and the rest will be donated to a local charity.
This event allows people to be as creative as they want, making snakes or sausage dogs, or just a plain black tube.
If interested in joining, give me a shout at Mike.McBride@BBC.co.uk
Posted on 08 January 2009 13:36:37 by Michael McBride
Make Do and Mend
Between 08 January 2009 and 09 February 2009, in Cambridge
On the 9th February volunteers from the Stitch Up and Anglia Ruskin University showed shoppers at the Grand Arcade how to spruce up an old outfit instead of buying an entire new one...great for the environment as well as saving money!
Posted on 08 January 2009 10:49:46 by Louise Payn
Desire...
Between 29 December 2008 and 14 February 2009, in Leicester
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 01:18:26 by Farzana Topia
