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Updates
As the project has now finished we will not be sending out any more updates.
Past events listing
Charity shop makeover
Between 29 May 2009 and 29 May 2009, in Manchester
20 volunteers went through training workshops on window display design with the team at Harvey Nic's and then transformed 5 Oxfam charity shop windows with their own design talents and tips from the fashionista world!
Posted on 29 May 2009 18:17:31 by Becky Taplin
Meet the VSO!
Between 18 May 2009 and 20 June 2009, in Liverpool
Liverpool residents interested in volunteering abroad with VSO are being urged to attend Meet VSO next week. The event will give local residents a chance to ask any questions they may have about volunteering with the leading development charity.
Wednesday 20 June
7pm
Friends Meeting House
22 School Lane
Liverpool L1 3BT
People who attend Meet VSO can talk to VSO staff to find out how their skills could be used overseas and get useful advice on the application process. It's also an opportunity to meet local returned volunteers and chat to them about their experiences.
Posted on 18 May 2009 16:11:36 by Jon Dean
Stepping Stones Farm
Between 16 May 2009 and 16 May 2009, in London
As part of the leadership programme the group of young volunteers will be helping Stepping Stones Farm in Stepney Green.
The day will be a lot of fun as volunteers will helping to uncover the real potential of such a beautiful farm by ensuring that it gets back to its orginal beauty.
Posted on 15 May 2009 11:38:03 by Farhat Amin
Dazzling D.I.Y.
Between 16 May 2009 and 16 May 2009, in Manchester
Join a small team of volunteers and give up a couple of hours to help spruce up Burnage Community Centre's entrance hall with a lick of paint!
Paint and equipment are provided - you just need to wear some old clothes that won't mind any stray splats of colour on them and a good dollop of enthusiasm!
Get in touch on: rebecca.taplin@bbc.co.uk
Posted on 28 April 2009 10:31:38 by Becky Taplin
Cathedral Camps
Between 16 May 2009 and 16 May 2009, in London
Cathedral Camps is dedicated to the role that young people can have in the preservation of the architectural heritage of Britain.
Help preserve one of London's most historic churches based in the heart of Camden.
Please call me on 020 7613 1341 or email on london@comcats.org.uk
Posted on 14 April 2009 17:05:40 by Farhat Amin
Genesis Garden Makeover
Between 15 May 2009 and 15 May 2009, in Manchester
A minibus of student volunteers, plus 3 Genesis volunteers set to work on big pots, small pots and borders galore as we attempted to plant a jungle of greenery and colourful blooms which will brighten up the day for patients, clients and staff at the centre!
Luckily the weather held out for us and we were spared from the earlier downpours. A group worked away in little teams, digging, weeding and planting to spruce up the place!
Many people commented on what good work we were doing as a team and we managed to make a difference as well as leaving with a great sense of satisfaction.
Posted on 19 May 2009 16:47:15 by Becky Taplin
Butterfly Ball Battersea
Between 14 May 2009 and 14 May 2009, in London
The Butterfly Ball at Battersea Evolution is being headlined by Rod Stewart. This is a truly special event as we are raising money to support disabled children. Volunteers are needed to help ensure that this is an event to remember.
Please get in touch.
Posted on 06 March 2009 11:33:53 by Farhat Amin
Addaction takes to the Streets
Between 13 May 2009 and 31 May 2009, in Liverpool
‘Know More' Awareness Day - Friday 29th May 2009, 11am-3pm, Williamson Square, Liverpool
Liverpool Young Addaction is hosting ‘Know More'
Liverpool Young Addaction is hosting a massive city-centre awareness event and fun day for the whole community, which will help people to ‘know more' about the support available to young people struggling with drug and alcohol issues, as well as for their friends and family.
What will be happening? Throughout the day there will be live performances from the Everton Tigers, and a number of local dance groups and community art groups. There will also be a range of information stands offering free & confidential help and advice.
Why not come along & find out how you can ‘know more'?
www.addaction.org.uk
Posted on 13 May 2009 10:11:02 by Jon Dean
Painting at the 68 Centre
Between 12 May 2009 and 12 May 2009, in York
Can you spare a few hours on 12th May to help with painting the small sports hall at a community centre in York?
The 68 Centre on Monkton Road has served the local community for over 40 years and its small sports hall is in need of a makeover! Volunteers are needed between 11am and 3pm. Any help is much appreciated.
If you are interested in helping at this event please email york@comcats.org.uk
Posted on 28 April 2009 12:11:31 by Gemma Cross
NorthWest Adam Clark Memorial Day
Between 11 May 2009 and 18 May 2009, in Liverpool
TUESDAY 12TH MAY!!
Join students and staff from all over the North West in Skelwith Bridge nr Ambleside.
The days activity is to support the Adam Clark Memorial Trust. A small environmental charity that is starting up and would greatly benefit from your support!
More info can be found on their website which is www.adamclarkmemorialtrust.org.uk but the day will offer a range of environmental volunteering opportunities.
Possible Activities will include:
stream strengthening
removing invasive species
bracken bashing
logging or chopping up logs
digging out roots and stumps
making pathways
development of the kitchen garden
You will need to bring
Waterproofs (waterproof trousers if you have them) warm clothes!
spare change of clothes if needed
wellies or boots, steel toe capped if possible a packed lunch and drink Thick socks Hat (unless jacket has a hood) Small towel might be a good idea in case hair/feet get very wet Plastic bag to put wet clothing/footwear in
You will be provided with:
Gloves
High visibility vest
tools for the day and instructions on how to use them water will be available
I appreciate its not much notice but just wanted to make sure you were aware of the opportunity.
Posted on 11 May 2009 16:18:12 by Jon Dean
Stave Hill Saturday
Between 09 May 2009 and 09 May 2009, in London
Stave Hill is a truly unique place. It is hidden away from the city and yet it is within walking distance from Canada Water. It is home to 5.2 acres of land which is surrounded by wildlife and nature's great backdrop provides a fascinating view.
Help preserve such a wonderful site by clearing up the pond area via cutting a tree and installing a wildlife city via installing insect boxes.
Please call me on 020 7613 0341 or email me on london@comcats.org.uk
Posted on 15 April 2009 11:12:33 by Farhat Amin
Art Exhibition
Between 30 April 2009 and 31 May 2009, in Luton
Are you a budding artist? Or do you just fancy trying something new
Agents 4 Change has teamed up with Vinvolved Bedfordshire, Snap and Leighton Buzzard Youth service to put on art exhibition displaying your work!
The project gives you the chance to attend free art workshops, learn new skills and gain experience putting together an exhibition. You will also be accredited with the ASDAN award and V awards!
When?
Workshops (12.00- 3.00pm): 30th April, 7th May and 14th May
Exhibition: 21st May
Where?
Leighton Youth Centre, Leighton Buzzard (Transport available)
If you would like to get involved, please get in contact
Email: Jon (threecounties@comcats.org.uk)
Telephone:
Jon (07500847387)
Helen (0845 849 6329)
Posted on 21 April 2009 20:08:09 by Jonathan Paylor
Silver Surfers
Between 28 April 2009 and 17 May 2009, in Liverpool
On 15th May 2009, come join us for an informative inter-generational day, aimed at improving older peoples techniques on computers, mobile phones, and the internet.
Silver Surfers is part of a wider BBC campaign, running concurrently with the Digital Switchover Scheme, to improve older generations' use of technology.
Agents4Change want younger people to share their experience and their skills with BBC Radio Merseyside listeners, showing them how to use many tools, including:
- Ebay
- Test Messaging
- Brain training (Nintendo DS)
And much more
This event with take place at BBC Merseyside on 15 / 5 / 09, in two sessions, one in the morning, and one in the afternoon. Please think about giving any time you can.
If you think you would like to help out, please egt in touch for more information, and pass on your skills.
Get involved!
Posted on 28 April 2009 11:39:12 by Jon Dean
Sensory Garden
Between 20 April 2009 and 30 May 2009, in Coventry
Volunteers transformed a plain courtyard into a vibrant sensory garden for disabled people at the Princethorpe Resource Base Day Service in Coventry.
We used our skills and imagination to get as many colours, textures, smells and sounds into this garden as we could.
Thank you to all those who got involved in the project!
Posted on 16 April 2009 03:35:35 by Balnek Sangra
Young Volunteers Needed to Give Others HeadSpace
Between 09 April 2009 and 31 May 2009, in Liverpool
The days when libraries were places where young people were shushed up and shooed out are over.
Knowsley Council is launching new spaces in its libraries where young people can relax, read a book, talk to their friends, or take part in an activity.
Local teenagers have been involved in the design of the so-called HeadSpace areas and young volunteers are being recruited to help run them.
Twelve year old Sarah Graham, is a member of a young people's group that has played a central part in the development of HeadSpace. She said: "I think it is a great idea that we have a HeadSpace of our own. You can escape all your troubles there and meet up with your friends, do homework and read."
Halewood Library is looking for more young people aged 11 to 19 years who are interested in accredited volunteering opportunities in HeadSpace.
If you would like to get involved, please contact Kate Deegan-Spragg 0151 443 4295
Posted on 09 April 2009 11:33:12 by Jon Dean
Music4Charity
Between 19 March 2009 and 30 May 2009, in Oxford
Agents4Change Oxford have teamed up with local charity Music4Charity to organise an all-day live music event which will be taking place in Kidlington on Saturday 30th May. All proceeds from the event will go to local Oxford based charity, Sobell House.
The venue to host the event is yet to be confirmed. Check back for further details!
Drop me an email for more information!
Posted on 19 March 2009 11:13:12 by Jason Martin
Asthma UK - Young Ambassadors Needed
Between 12 March 2009 and 31 May 2009, in Liverpool
Asthma UK is looking for 12 to 21 year-olds with asthma across the UK to act as ambassadors for the charity and champion issues affecting young people with asthma - the most common long-term childhood medical condition in the UK.
Volunteers will be encouraged to get involved with a range of opportunities to suit their interests, from raising awareness through local campaigning, raising money to support vital services for children, having their views heard as part of Asthma UK's youth forum or taking part in a youth conference later in 2009.
The ambassadors will receive training and support from Asthma UK and will be encouraged to use online social networking sites such as Facebook to communicate and share information with each other and their wider communities.
For further details on how to become a young ambassador for Asthma UK or to find out more about our Putting Asthma in the Limelight campaign, please call 0800 121 62 55, email getinvolved@asthma.org.uk, or visit our website, asthma.org.uk
Posted on 12 March 2009 17:30:43 by Jon Dean
READ International London West
Between 05 March 2009 and 31 May 2009, in London
READ International is a student led project dedicated to helping out children in Tanzania. Students collect old textbooks from schools and ship them out to Tanzania. This is a partnership led project between City University and SOAS.
READ need help with fundraising, collecting books and ensuring the project is as successful as ever.
Please Get in Touch if you want to help others.
Posted on 05 March 2009 11:52:43 by Farhat Amin
Interested in online mentoring?
Between 04 March 2009 and 31 May 2009, in Leeds
Horsesmouth is a safe, purpose-built, confidential website for informal e-mentoring. They are looking for anyone who has an experience to share and is aged sixteen plus to volunteer and become a mentor. You don't have to have any training or qualifications. Horsesmouth is not a professional advisory service. It is a sounding board for those occasions in life when people really want to talk to someone who's been there and done that. So, if you have some time to spare (10 minutes or 10 hours) you can help support and inspire others by registering as a mentor. From starting a business to starting a family; from life with cancer to life as a carer; from which A level, NVQ or undergraduate course to take; someone needs what you know. As a mentor you will be asked to complete a questionnaire. It shouldn't take any longer than 15 minutes to complete, but after it's been approved you can get online and respond to calls for help.
If you would like more information about this opportunity please email leeds@comcats.org.uk
Posted on 03 March 2009 11:20:59 by Gemma Cross
BOOM!
Between 17 February 2009 and 17 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
Graffiti Art Project
Between 10 February 2009 and 29 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
Tea and Coffee Club
Between 06 February 2009 and 08 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
READ International
Between 01 January 2009 and 31 May 2009, in Liverpool
READ International is a charity, nationally franchised amongst Universities, aimed at collecting old text books and sending them to school children in Tanzania.
The event went very well, hiring a minibus for the day. Volunteers had rang schools before to organise the collection of books, then collected them, before stacking and packing them for sending to Africa.
University of Liverpool, and several Merseyside schools were very helpful in this event.
READ now need to fundraise to send money to Africa. Check out the ethical trade fair on the 21st March; get in touch for more information.
If you're not on Merseyside, check for a READ International meeting in your area.
Posted on 03 March 2009 12:23:21 by Jon Dean
Interested in volunteering abroad?
Between 17 October 2008 and 31 May 2009, in York
This is a unique opportunity for 18-25 year olds from the UK to volunteer in a developing country and then come back and creatively express their experiences in the UK.
This opportunity is aimed at people who wouldn't otherwise get the chance to volunteer abroad, so it's fully funded and free for the volunteer.
The programme includes return economy flights, travel insurance, local food and accommodation, a small local allowance, health screening, a medical kit, all minimum required vaccinations, transfers to and from the airport in country and to and from the project, a guidebook, and full training in the UK and in the country.
For more information about this opportunity please email york@comcats.org.uk.
Posted on 17 October 2008 12:18:17 by Gemma Cross
