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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
As the project has now finished we will not be sending out any more updates.
Past events listing
The Cinnamon Trust
Between 31 March 2009 and 22 November 2009, in Leeds
Volunteers are required to help local elderly pet owners with dog walking, transport to the vets, general pet care and possible fostering of a pet when the owner has a short stay in hospital. Cinnamon will match you to a local elderly pet owner. Even a month's worth of walking would be a help. This opportunity is ideal for anyone who is a genuine animal lover that can provide assistance along with sympathy and compassion for the owner.
If you would like to help please email leeds@comcats.org.uk
Posted on 01 April 2009 11:24:17 by Gemma Cross
Newlife Jewellery Stock Challenge
Between 20 March 2009 and 22 November 2009, in York
Newlife Foundation for Disabled Children is a leading charity supporting disabled and terminally ill children throughout the UK. They provide support, advice and vital pieces of equipment such as wheelchairs and specialist beds.
At present Newlife have over 500 boxes of jewellery, donated from leading High Street stores. They estimate that each box is worth at least £300. In total this jewellery is worth over £150,000.
Your challenge is to take one of these boxes of jewellery and make as much money as you can from it for Newlife.
There are no strict rules or regulations about how you make money from this jewellery (as long as it is legal!) and you can be as creative as you like. All that Newlife ask is you raise as much as you can in an agreed time - usually up to one month.
Perhaps you could hold a party to sell jewellery to your friends or family?
Perhaps you could organise a fashion show?
Perhaps you could hold a raffle or set up a stall to attract customers?
Even the damaged jewellery can be used to make tactile cards or pieces of artwork that can be sold on. It really is up to you how you decide to take on your challenge. There's no need to feel pressured - just sell what you can!
100% of the money you raise on behalf of Newlife Foundation will go to provide equipment for disabled and terminally ill children in your area.
If you are interested in this great opportunity please email york@comcats.org.uk
Posted on 20 March 2009 12:09:55 by Gemma Cross
Newlife Jewellery Stock Challenge
Between 20 March 2009 and 22 November 2009, in Leeds
Newlife Foundation for Disabled Children is a leading charity supporting disabled and terminally ill children throughout the UK. They provide support, advice and vital pieces of equipment such as wheelchairs and specialist beds.
At present Newlife have over 500 boxes of jewellery, donated from leading High Street stores. They estimate that each box is worth at least £300. In total this jewellery is worth over £150,000.
Your challenge is to take one of these boxes of jewellery and make as much money as you can from it for Newlife.
There are no strict rules or regulations about how you make money from this jewellery (as long as it is legal!) and you can be as creative as you like. All that Newlife ask is you raise as much as you can in an agreed time - usually up to one month.
Perhaps you could hold a party to sell jewellery to your friends or family?
Perhaps you could organise a fashion show?
Perhaps you could hold a raffle or set up a stall to attract customers?
Even the damaged jewellery can be used to make tactile cards or pieces of artwork that can be sold on. It really is up to you how you decide to take on your challenge. There's no need to feel pressured - just sell what you can!
100% of the money you raise on behalf of Newlife Foundation will go to provide equipment for disabled and terminally ill children in your area.
If you are interested in this great opportunity please email leeds@comcats.org.uk
Posted on 20 March 2009 12:15:24 by Gemma Cross
KhaoZ Media
Between 06 March 2009 and 22 November 2009, in York
KhaoZ Media is a youth-led community media group based in York. They welcome anyone aged 16-25 to come and get involved in numerous exciting media and art projects. KhaoZ Media have a friendly, dedicated team of volunteers from a variety of different backgrounds including web design, journalism and broadcasting. It doesn't matter if you have no experience of working in media or journalism, or if you don't come from an academic or professional media background. As part of the KhaoZ team you will be able to learn new skills, share ideas and gain an understanding of working in the local community. KhaoZ Media work together to produce films, articles, radio shows and podcasts to promote youth action in York. If you would like more information about KhaoZ Media please email york@comcats.org.uk
Posted on 06 March 2009 10:38:52 by Gemma Cross
Excellent full-time volunteering opportunities with CSV!!
Between 04 March 2009 and 22 November 2009, in Leeds
Nothing gives you more of a buzz than making a real difference to someone's life. Seeing someone getting the most out of life through the work you do with them is something very special. Full-time volunteering with CSV gives people the opportunity to learn new skills, improve job prospects and most importantly help others. You could be providing support to young people, people with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, or mental health issues. Full-time volunteers live away from home and are provided with accommodation and weekly allowances to live on. A full-time placement can last between 4 and 12 months. CSV are always looking for people with commitment, enthusiasm and who are able to get on well with others. If you would like to find out more about full-time volunteering with CSV please email leeds@comcats.org.uk
Posted on 04 March 2009 13:47:44 by Gemma Cross
