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Aged 17 – 30, live in London and would like the opportunity to volunteer on a community project in Africa, Asia or the Caribbean?
The Daneford Trust is a youth charity based in East London. They enable young people to volunteer overseas in schools, youth centres and health centres. No specific qualifications are required and they will help you to fundraise all necessary expenses.
See Poster for more information.
call on (020) 7729 1928 or email Daneford Trust.
Also visit www.danefordtrust.org
BYC are recruiting for next round of vTalent year volunteers
For more information: http://ctt-news.org
Would you like to write for a magazine?
LIBERTAS is a youth magazine distributed around the world, prepared by young people. They are always looking for young people to contribute as writers. Contact them for more details. http://www.libertas.cre-act-ive.org
Summer of give - Young people can get free festival tickets if you volunteer to be part of the crew at various festivals during the summer. They are looking for young people interested in broadcasting, promotions or who want to showcase their talents for art, music, dance and/or photography. http://vinspired.com/summerofgive/opportunities
Opportunities for Online Action Network volunteers
Find out who your local MP is and what they will be up to over the next couple of weeks. Check out how on the OAN Facebook Group: http://ctt-news.org
Would you like to become part of the Online Action Network? Find out more! http://ctt-news.org
Catch22 Community Youth Volunteers Programme - Young people aged 16-25 are needed for volunteering projects in London. The programme is accredited and young people can gain a Level 2 qualification in 'Being a Youth Peer Worker' from the Open College Network, and two certificates called the 'v50' and 'vimpact' which are nationally recognised awards in volunteering. Contact Charlotte at charlotte.desayrah@catch-22.org.uk or call (020) 7738 3237.
http://www.catch-22.org.uk
Trutube - A website where young people can get involved in causes, make a difference to their community, find out about volunteering and make and edit their own films about issues that are important to them. Also, get involved in debates and discussions which improve communication skills and get young people thinking. To get involved: contact@truetube.co.uk or call (020) 7940 8480
www.truetube.co.uk/index.php
I Have a Choice is looking for volunteer events managers and basketball coaches. Young people aged 16-25 are encouraged to visit the Vinvolved website for more details. http://vinspired.com/i-have-a-choice
Act against Bullying (AAB) needs CyberKind volunteers
Young people are encouraged to become fans of the CyberKind campaign on facebook. They also need online volunteers to use social networking sites to tell people about the anti-bullying campaign. www.actagainstbullying.org
Join campaign against knife crime
It Doesn't Have to Happen is a youth led campaign against knife crime. They always need more young people to join the campaign and they have lots of information and ideas about how young people can spread the work and get involved in the campaign.
Volunteering at the Refugee Advice and Support Centre (RASC)
RASC are starting a series of new volunteer-led projects, linking the interests and skills of volunteers with established needs in the community. Volunteers aged 16-25 can work to start new projects, from running English classes to holding football tournaments, or join an existing projects already taking place. http://www.partnershipforyounglondon.org.uk
Young Professional Group
The YPG is an external advisory group for Students Partnership Worldwide (http://www.spw.org) made up of a diverse mix of young people, and is looking for more to join them. Recent activities include: inputting into SPW's rebrand process, developing an Ethical Fundraising Framework and advising on how and where to market technical assistant placements.
Email Liz: liz.west@spw.org or call: (020) 7808 1793 for more information. http://www.spw.org
Orange Rockcorps
13,000 people have already given their four hours doing volunteering work and celebrated
together at more than 3 live gigs.
All you need to do is join up and give four hours of your time to an Orange RockCorps community project in
your area. In return, you'll get a ticket to exclusive gigs with performances from big name artists. www.orangerockcorps.co.uk
Alec Dickson Trust
The Trust awards grants to young people under 30 who demonstrate that, through volunteering or community action, they can enhance the lives of others, particularly those most marginalized by society. Grants of up to £250 are available. Applications can be made all year round.
For more information: thealecdicksontrust@talk21.com
Would you like to be a CyberMentor?
CyberMentors is all about young people helping and supporting each other online. They are currently looking for young people, particularly those between 18-25, to be their newest Cyber Mentors. Young people will be trained on how to mentor others suffering from bullying, and can get involved through schools, youth groups, or on an individual basis. For more info contact: admin@beatbullying.org or see their website: http://cybermentors.org.uk
Be a volunteer at W13 Youth and Connexions Centre, Ealing (ongoing)
It is fun, educational and offers you masses of work experience. You could take part in a group volunteering activity or be a member of the youth volunteering steering group that supports the setting up of new volunteering opportunity. For more information, please email Karen on kjenkins@ealing.gov.uk
For information on W13 Youth and Connexions Centre
Have you a disability and are currently Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET)?
How about becoming a volunteer at W13 Youth and Connexions Centre, Ealing. We meet every Thursday from 10 to 12noon. You will be helping to support other young people with life skills. Activities on Thursday include cooking and eat together, plan and organise group volunteering activities. Your work as a volunteer will be accredited.
For more information, please email Karen on kjenkins@ealing.gov.uk
For information on W13 Youth and Connexions Centre
Volunteering - Junction 49
Junction49 inspires and supports young people aged 14-25 to set up and deliver their own projects, campaigns and events around the issues that matter to them.
Your first step towards helping your community or changing the world is to become a Junction49er!
Post an idea that could make a difference to your community or the wider world. You’ll get tailored support from the Junction49 Helpdesk who will respond to your idea, giving you advice on how to turn your idea into reality. We can offer you support including where to find funding, and how to put together a plan for your project. You can also get help from other young people that have had similar ideas.
To get in touch and find out more please email us or give us a call on 0845 313 8385. Also Visit www.junction49.co.uk
Lattitude Global Volunteering
Full-time placements overseas for young people aged 17 to 25. It offers opportunities for involvement in caring, environmental, teaching and community projects in 17 countries for periods of between three and 12 months. For more information: http://www.lattitude.org.uk
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