Volunteering fair booklet_-_nov_2011[1]

Volunteering fair booklet_-_nov_2011[1]

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  The ATRIUM onWed 9th November, 11 am – 3 pm For more information: www.uclan.ac.uk/futuresevents 01772 895858
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  Active Mediation S.E.E.D and Breathe Eating Disorder Service Role: Volunteer Mediator Role: Administrators, Book-keepers, Marketing Designers, Support Group Fa- cilitators, Befrienders Duties: Involvement in 2 cases, visits to homes in pairs to listen to people and their concerns and to explain the mediation process to facilitate mediation Number of Volunteers: Unlimited meetings. Degree: Not required Skills: Communication, interpersonal skills, confidentiality, a non-judgemental Level of Commitment: 6 hours a week, for a minimum of 6 months (neg) and impartial approach CRB: Required & 2 references Number of Volunteers: 8-12 volunteers needed Training Offered: Mandatory training programme, differs according to Degree: Any degree role. Level of Commitment: 2-3 hours per week, minimum 12 months Lynne Deery, Service Coordinator CRB: Required [email protected] www.lancashireseed.btik.com www.breathe-therapy.co.uk Tel: 0844 391 5539 Training Offered: 4 day training course—workbook completion, on-going support or supervision 01772 558978 www.preston.gov.uk/activemediation [email protected] Age Concern Role: Community Links Volunteer Spectrum Association Duties: To offer social contact for people over the age of 55 who have been assessed by the coordinator as either lonely or isolated Skills: A liking for and an empathy with older people; being able to support This organisation seeks to promote community cohesion through an an- the older person to regain hobbies and interests; an ability to support the older nual carnival group. person to maintain their independence. Number of Volunteers: Unspecified Degree: Any degree Please speak to our representatives for infor- Level of Commitment: 1-2 hours per week (plus travelling time), on a week- mation about our volunteering opportunities, or ly basis (own licence & vehicle preferred) visit our website. CRB: Required Training Offered: induction training More volunteer opportunities available, including: Social Luncheon Volunteer, Volun- teer Sales Person www.fiftyfiveplus.org.uk [email protected] [email protected] www.spectrum-association.co.uk 01772552850
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  Positive Living atRenaissance Barnardo’s Moving On, Barnardo’s Works, Preston Nightstop Befrienders - to Adults Role: Numeracy/Literacy Support Worker (Barnardo’s Works) Duties: Supporting service users by delivering basic literacy and numeracy Role: Administration Volunteer sessions on a 1:1 basis or groupwork setting, also support the delivery of confi- Duties: Administration dence building sessions, team building exercises to our service users Skills: A willingness to support others and an interest in issues on HIV & Skills: Communication, interpersonal skills, confidentiality, a non-judgemental sexual health and impartial approach Number of Volunteers: Unspecified Number of Volunteers: Unspecified Degree: Any degree Degree: Ideally social care/teacher training/counselling but not essential Level of Commitment: 3 hours a week, for a minimum of 6 months Level of Commitment: negotiable (approx. 4hrs per week) CRB: Required CRB: Required Training Offered: Access to in house training available Training Offered: Full induction package, regular supervision sessions & de- velopment opportunities More volunteer opportunities available, including: Administrator, Advice Work- www.positive-living.org.uk er, Floating Support Worker [email protected] www.barnardos.org.uk (01772) 253840 01772 788775 Rock FM’s Cash for Kids The Children’s Society Role: Charity Volunteer—Christmas Appeal Role: Independent Visitors Duties: Organising, sorting toys in preparation for distribution as Christmas Duties: Matched to a young person in care to carry out a befriending role to gifts to local children (mainly based in the radio station) build long term relationship. Involve the young person in new activities to Skills: Team spirit needed build confidence and independence. Number of Volunteers: Unlimited Skills: Strong commitment and interest to supporting young people in the Degree: Any degree care sector Level of Commitment: Any time Number of Volunteers: Unlimited CRB: Unspecified Degree: Any degree Training Offered: Unspecified Level of Commitment: 2 visits per month, weekend or night, 2 year commit- ment CRB: Required Training Offered: 2 full days & 1 evening compulsory training, fully support- ed at all times, and supervised. Also, Placement Support role available. www.rockfm.co.uk/charity www.childrenssociety.org.uk [email protected] [email protected] 01772 477834 01772 256900
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  Fair for All Role:IT Volunteer Duties: To design and maintain website Role: Event Volunteer Duties: To support in all aspects of preparation and planning of events This programme provides opportunities for the most disadvantaged young Role: Fundraising Volunteer people in the local community to engage positively and contribute to a fairer Duties: Leaflet distribution and equal soceity for all. Skills: Motivation is the key c/o Community Gateway Number of Volunteers: Unspecified Deltic House Strand Road Degree: Any degree Preston Level of Commitment: Unspecified PR1 8UY CRB: Unspecified Training Offered: Unspecified Tel: 01772 268030 or 07885 569866 [email protected] Email: [email protected] 07791 671083 Preston Guild Wide range of Volunteer Roles:  Artistic Delivery Support  Business Administration & Communication Support  Community Support  Creative Support  Documentary Support A service for disabled people and their carers and families in the Preston area.  Events Monitoring Support It has specialist staff and volunteers and is geared towards users from the eth-  Events Support nic minority community but its doors are open to everyone!  Logistical Support  Marketing Support 3/5 Oakham Court  Translation & Interpretation Services Avenham  Volunteer Programme Support Preston For more details go to web link http:// PR1 3XP www.prestonguild2012.com/be-a-guilder Tel: 01772 822700 www.prestonguild2012.com/volunteering Fax. 01772 259410 [email protected] Email: [email protected] 01772 903605
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  Heartbeat Role: Fundraising Group Leader Duties: Organise and co-ordinate events to generate income. Recruit group members. Your Prescap the creative centre of a thriving society in Lancashire and beyond Skills: Unspecified Number of Volunteers: 1 We were born out of the community in 1985, and have been rooted in the Degree: Event Management community for over 25 years. Nowadays, we use a wide range of art forms to Level of Commitment: Self-regulated and time dependent support regeneration, social cohesion and community development. We priori- CRB: Not required tise work with hard to reach and socially excluded individuals, groups and com- Training Offered: Induction & Job Specific munities in Lancashire, and across the North West, helping them to explore, realise and value their full potential. More volunteer roles available, including: General Fundraising Administration, Website administration/social media. Arts & Media Centre Fox St Preston Email: [email protected] www.heartbeat-nwcc.org.uk PR1 2AB Email: [email protected] [email protected] Richard at Preston FM Tel: 01772 887785 01772 717147 Help Direct Role: Social Networking Volunteer Duties: Maintaining & updating facebook & twitter, uploading photos, as- sisting with data inputting. Skills: Ability to use social networking sites Number of Volunteers: 1 Preston and Western Lancashire Racial Equality Council was established Degree: Any degree in 1968 to help free you from the fear of any discrimination. The organisation Level of Commitment: Limited to office hours receives financial support from the Equality and Human Rights Commission, Big CRB: Required Lottery Fund and local government authorities. Training Offered: Induction, & other training opportunities may be available More volunteer roles available, including: Voluntary Office Advisor, Voluntary Town Hall Annexe Outreach Worker (2), Volunteer Events Worker (2), Voluntary Community Be- Birley Street friender, Volunteer Administrator Preston www.helpdirect.org.uk PR1 2RL [email protected] TEL: 01772 906422 0303 333 1111 EMAIL: [email protected]
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  Intact Role: Young PersonVolunteer Duties: Homework club, school holiday schemes, sports sessions Skills: Unspecified Number of Volunteers: Unlimited Degree: Any degree Level of Commitment: Be clear & honest about how much time you PRESTON CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL – is organised by a team of volunteers, who have to offer tirelessly work throughout the year planning, organising, and running the CRB: Generally required event. Training Offered: Unspecified OUR Carnival is open to people of all ages and is a platform for anyone who More volunteer opportunities available, including: Catering Volunteer, IT Vol- wishes to promote the essence of all that is positive about Caribbean Carnival unteer, Outreach Volunteer. and in particular local young people from the many communities, which make up Preston City. 01772 760760 [email protected] Dian Flannagan [email protected] Please speak to our representatives for information about our volunteering opportunities, or visit our website. Please speak to our representatives for information about our volunteering www.integratepreston.org.uk opportunities, or visit our website. [email protected] 01772 730310 www.prestoncvs.org
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  Moor Nook EstateManagement Board Role: Community Involvement Officer Duties: Working with community groups to plan and manage community pro- jects; marketing new ideas to the community and assisting in the design and distribution of publicity material. Will be required to take minutes and type up. Skills: Excellent communication skills (both written and oral), must be com- mitted to making a difference for local people. Friendly, approachable, and dedicated and able to work on own initiative. Number of Volunteers: 1 Lancashire BME Pact Degree: Marketing, PR, Advertising, Community Development related Level of Commitment: 10 hours per week, flexible Please speak to our representatives for information about our volunteering CRB: Required opportunities, or visit our website. Training Offered: On the job www.helpdirect.org.uk www.lancashire-bme-pact.org.uk [email protected] [email protected] 0303 333 1111 01254 398959 Lancashire Community Finance Role: Website Volunteer Duties: To update and reorganise the website. Skills: Experience of Dreamweaver software Number of Volunteers: 1 Degree: Any degree, computing background beneficial Level of Commitment: Unspecified Established in 2011, to research, celebrate and preserve black history and cul- CRB: Unspecified ture, a shared history for all. Activities include education, training and celebra- Training Offered: Unspecified tory activities. Please speak to our representatives for information about our volunteering opportunities. www.lancashirecommunityfinance.co.uk 07583 343866 [email protected] [email protected] 01772 556877
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  Useful Links UCLan Centre for Volunteering and Community Leadership The Institute aims to find volunteering opportunities to suit individual needs and support volunteers in developing youth led projects. Visit us: Harrington Building Room 133 Tel: 01772 893669 Email: [email protected] Please speak to our representatives for information about our volunteering opportunities, or visit our website. UCLan Placements Unit Work experience and placement opportunities for students and graduates. Lancashire County Council Volunteering Tel: 01772 892248 www.lancashire.gov.uk/volunteer Email: [email protected] [email protected] Graduate Talentpool http://graduatetalentpool.direct.gov.uk A new service set up by the government that matches graduates with internship Lancashire Global Education Centre opportunities. You can search for internship vacancies in the North West and across the UK. Role: Education Volunteer Duties: Development of lessons for teachers to be published online focused on current events National Council for Work Experience Skills: Ability to work independently, interest in international development www.work-experience.org issues, interest in charity sector, good English-language writing skills Work experience opportunities for the benefit of students and organisations. Number of Volunteers: 1 Degree: Education or International Development Fledglings Level of Commitment: 1-2 days per month for academic year www.fledglings.net Industrial placements and graduate careers. CRB: Not required Training Offered: Induction Step More volunteer roles available, including: Marketing Volunteer, Enterprise Vol- www.step.org.uk unteer, Grant-Writing Volunteer Providing talented and ambitious students and graduates with the best project www.lgec.org.uk focused placements. [email protected] Tel: 01772 252299 Fax: 01772 888174