Tuesday 27 April 2010
Love Hyde Park, Hate Litter
Woodhouse Moor (Hyde Park) can get covered in mess in the summer due to the number of people that use it, students and longer-term residents alike. Love Hyde Park wants to get volunteers involved in helping to make a more positive impact. We need volunteers to work in teams to help with litter picking on Woodhouse Moor. It will be a lovely opportunity to work in the sunshine and to gain the satisfaction of having helped improve the park. Litter pickers, bags and refreshments will be provided. Simply contact iwanttovolunteer@luu.leeds.ac.uk to find out more!
10k Stewards
Type: One Off
Date: 4th July
Time: all day
Charity: Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust
Our Trust is amongst the very biggest in the UK and includes the largest teaching hospital in Europe (St James’s University Hospital). We provide high quality acute hospital services for the population of Leeds and the surrounding area and act as a regional centre for a number of specialist services such as cancer and cardiac surgery. In total we employ around 14,000 staff across six main sites, treating well over a million patients every year with a budget of around £930 million.
What:
Stewarding for Leeds 10k run
Skills needed: Enthusiasm and common sense
What next?: To get involved email vinvolved (at) leeds (dot) ac (dot) uk
Skills Gained: Social and cultural understanding, commercial awareness, creativity, communication, initiative, problem solving, team working, flexibility.
Date: 4th July
Time: all day
Charity: Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust
Our Trust is amongst the very biggest in the UK and includes the largest teaching hospital in Europe (St James’s University Hospital). We provide high quality acute hospital services for the population of Leeds and the surrounding area and act as a regional centre for a number of specialist services such as cancer and cardiac surgery. In total we employ around 14,000 staff across six main sites, treating well over a million patients every year with a budget of around £930 million.
What:
Stewarding for Leeds 10k run
Skills needed: Enthusiasm and common sense
What next?: To get involved email vinvolved (at) leeds (dot) ac (dot) uk
Skills Gained: Social and cultural understanding, commercial awareness, creativity, communication, initiative, problem solving, team working, flexibility.
German Speaker
Type: Part Time
Date: ASAP
Time: M1/2 hours per week - Suggested minimum commitment - 6 months
Charity: coHearentVision
coHearentVision is the working name of The Leeds Society for Deaf and Blind People which has existed since 1876. Throughout its long history, the single objective has been to respond to the expressed needs and aspirations of deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, blind and partially sighted people. This has been achieved by the active participation of sensory-impaired people, both as members of committees at every level and as members of staff.
What:
Teaching and speaking German
Skills needed: German! You will be CRB checked for this opportunity
What next?: To get involved email vinvolved (at) leeds (dot) ac (dot) uk
Skills Gained: Social and cultural understanding, commercial awareness, creativity, communication, initiative, problem solving, team working, flexibility.
Date: ASAP
Time: M1/2 hours per week - Suggested minimum commitment - 6 months
Charity: coHearentVision
coHearentVision is the working name of The Leeds Society for Deaf and Blind People which has existed since 1876. Throughout its long history, the single objective has been to respond to the expressed needs and aspirations of deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, blind and partially sighted people. This has been achieved by the active participation of sensory-impaired people, both as members of committees at every level and as members of staff.
What:
Teaching and speaking German
Skills needed: German! You will be CRB checked for this opportunity
What next?: To get involved email vinvolved (at) leeds (dot) ac (dot) uk
Skills Gained: Social and cultural understanding, commercial awareness, creativity, communication, initiative, problem solving, team working, flexibility.
Drama Supporters
Type: Part Time
Date: ASAP
Time: Mondays 1-3pm until the end of May
Charity: coHearentVision
coHearentVision is the working name of The Leeds Society for Deaf and Blind People which has existed since 1876. Throughout its long history, the single objective has been to respond to the expressed needs and aspirations of deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, blind and partially sighted people. This has been achieved by the active participation of sensory-impaired people, both as members of committees at every level and as members of staff.
What:
• Attending Rehearsals (Mondays)
• A small role acting in the play
• Dealing with the music
• Dealing with the props and stage set up
Skills needed: Acting skills! You will be CRB checked for this opportunity
What next?: To get involved email vinvolved (at) leeds (dot) ac (dot) uk
Skills Gained: Social and cultural understanding, commercial awareness, creativity, communication, initiative, problem solving, team working, flexibility.
Date: ASAP
Time: Mondays 1-3pm until the end of May
Charity: coHearentVision
coHearentVision is the working name of The Leeds Society for Deaf and Blind People which has existed since 1876. Throughout its long history, the single objective has been to respond to the expressed needs and aspirations of deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, blind and partially sighted people. This has been achieved by the active participation of sensory-impaired people, both as members of committees at every level and as members of staff.
What:
• Attending Rehearsals (Mondays)
• A small role acting in the play
• Dealing with the music
• Dealing with the props and stage set up
Skills needed: Acting skills! You will be CRB checked for this opportunity
What next?: To get involved email vinvolved (at) leeds (dot) ac (dot) uk
Skills Gained: Social and cultural understanding, commercial awareness, creativity, communication, initiative, problem solving, team working, flexibility.
Activity Group Champions
Type: Part Time
Date: ASAP
Time: Suggested minimum commitment of 6 months
Charity: coHearentVision
coHearentVision is the working name of The Leeds Society for Deaf and Blind People which has existed since 1876. Throughout its long history, the single objective has been to respond to the expressed needs and aspirations of deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, blind and partially sighted people. This has been achieved by the active participation of sensory-impaired people, both as members of committees at every level and as members of staff.
What:
Working as part of a team and liaising closely with other staff and volunteers. Assisting with the preparation of the day centre prior to service users arriving, Helping members with mobility needs around the site, preparing and leading activities.
Skills needed: You will be CRB checked for this opportunity
What next?: To get involved email vinvolved (at) leeds (dot) ac (dot) uk
Skills Gained: Social and cultural understanding, commercial awareness, creativity, communication, initiative, problem solving, team working, flexibility.
Date: ASAP
Time: Suggested minimum commitment of 6 months
Charity: coHearentVision
coHearentVision is the working name of The Leeds Society for Deaf and Blind People which has existed since 1876. Throughout its long history, the single objective has been to respond to the expressed needs and aspirations of deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, blind and partially sighted people. This has been achieved by the active participation of sensory-impaired people, both as members of committees at every level and as members of staff.
What:
Working as part of a team and liaising closely with other staff and volunteers. Assisting with the preparation of the day centre prior to service users arriving, Helping members with mobility needs around the site, preparing and leading activities.
Skills needed: You will be CRB checked for this opportunity
What next?: To get involved email vinvolved (at) leeds (dot) ac (dot) uk
Skills Gained: Social and cultural understanding, commercial awareness, creativity, communication, initiative, problem solving, team working, flexibility.
Craft Project Leaders
Type: Part Time
Date: ASAP
Time: Suggested minimum commitment of 6 months
Charity: coHearentVision
coHearentVision is the working name of The Leeds Society for Deaf and Blind People which has existed since 1876. Throughout its long history, the single objective has been to respond to the expressed needs and aspirations of deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, blind and partially sighted people. This has been achieved by the active participation of sensory-impaired people, both as members of committees at every level and as members of staff.
What:
Designing, developing and leading arts and craft projects for our visually impaired service users.
Skills needed: Anyone with an interest in textiles such as knitting and embroidery would be advantageous. You will be CRB checked for this opportunity
What next?: To get involved email vinvolved (at) leeds (dot) ac (dot) uk
Skills Gained: Social and cultural understanding, commercial awareness, creativity, communication, initiative, problem solving, leadership, team working, flexibility.
Date: ASAP
Time: Suggested minimum commitment of 6 months
Charity: coHearentVision
coHearentVision is the working name of The Leeds Society for Deaf and Blind People which has existed since 1876. Throughout its long history, the single objective has been to respond to the expressed needs and aspirations of deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, blind and partially sighted people. This has been achieved by the active participation of sensory-impaired people, both as members of committees at every level and as members of staff.
What:
Designing, developing and leading arts and craft projects for our visually impaired service users.
Skills needed: Anyone with an interest in textiles such as knitting and embroidery would be advantageous. You will be CRB checked for this opportunity
What next?: To get involved email vinvolved (at) leeds (dot) ac (dot) uk
Skills Gained: Social and cultural understanding, commercial awareness, creativity, communication, initiative, problem solving, leadership, team working, flexibility.
Floor Marshalls
Type: One off
Date: Saturday May 22nd
Time: 9am-4pm
Charity: Sick Childrens Trust
Provides support for families with life-limited children
What: Being part of the first event of its kind outside of London, a charity Tower Run up Yorkshire’s tallest building; Bridgewater Place. You will be marshalling on one of 30 floors, assisting and encouraging runners to reach the top!
Skills needed: Common Sense
What next?: To get involved email vinvolved (at) leeds (dot) ac (dot) uk
Skills Gained: Social and cultural understanding, communication, initiative, problem solving, team working, flexibility.
Date: Saturday May 22nd
Time: 9am-4pm
Charity: Sick Childrens Trust
Provides support for families with life-limited children
What: Being part of the first event of its kind outside of London, a charity Tower Run up Yorkshire’s tallest building; Bridgewater Place. You will be marshalling on one of 30 floors, assisting and encouraging runners to reach the top!
Skills needed: Common Sense
What next?: To get involved email vinvolved (at) leeds (dot) ac (dot) uk
Skills Gained: Social and cultural understanding, communication, initiative, problem solving, team working, flexibility.
Pink Ribbon Walk Steward
Type: One off
Date: Saturday 5th June
Time: 7am - 7pm (but flexible)
Charity: Breast Cancer Care
They combine the personal experiences of people affected by breast cancer with clinical expertise, using this in a unique way to:
provide information and offer emotional and practical support
bring people affected by breast cancer together
campaign for improvement in standards of support and care
promote the importance of early detection.
What: There are a range of roles including registering in participants in the morning, supporting them along the walk and handing out medals when they finish.
Skills needed: Common Sense
Skills Gained: Social and cultural understanding, communication, initiative, problem solving, team working, flexibility
What next?: Visit http://events.breastcancercare.org.uk/server/show/nav.235 to download a volunteer information pack or our “day in the life” of a volunteer for more information.
Date: Saturday 5th June
Time: 7am - 7pm (but flexible)
Charity: Breast Cancer Care
They combine the personal experiences of people affected by breast cancer with clinical expertise, using this in a unique way to:
provide information and offer emotional and practical support
bring people affected by breast cancer together
campaign for improvement in standards of support and care
promote the importance of early detection.
What: There are a range of roles including registering in participants in the morning, supporting them along the walk and handing out medals when they finish.
Skills needed: Common Sense
Skills Gained: Social and cultural understanding, communication, initiative, problem solving, team working, flexibility
What next?: Visit http://events.breastcancercare.org.uk/server/show/nav.235 to download a volunteer information pack or our “day in the life” of a volunteer for more information.
Low Vision Centre Team Member
Type: Part Time
Date: ASAP
Time: Suggested minimum commitment of 6 months
Charity: coHearentVision
coHearentVision is the working name of The Leeds Society for Deaf and Blind People which has existed since 1876. Throughout its long history, the single objective has been to respond to the expressed needs and aspirations of deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, blind and partially sighted people. This has been achieved by the active participation of sensory-impaired people, both as members of committees at every level and as members of staff.
What:
Working with customers (with varying levels of sight impairment) on an appointment only basis demonstrating specialised equipment, designed to enable a more independent lifestyle.
Undertaking Market Research and liaising with various manufacturers to ensure that we have the most up to date technology available.
Skills needed: an academic interest in this area would be an advantage as this is an excellent role for career development. You will be CRB checked for this opportunity
What next?: To get involved email vinvolved (at) leeds (dot) ac (dot) uk
Skills Gained: Social and cultural understanding, commercial awareness, creativity, communication, initiative, problem solving, team working, flexibility.
Date: ASAP
Time: Suggested minimum commitment of 6 months
Charity: coHearentVision
coHearentVision is the working name of The Leeds Society for Deaf and Blind People which has existed since 1876. Throughout its long history, the single objective has been to respond to the expressed needs and aspirations of deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, blind and partially sighted people. This has been achieved by the active participation of sensory-impaired people, both as members of committees at every level and as members of staff.
What:
Working with customers (with varying levels of sight impairment) on an appointment only basis demonstrating specialised equipment, designed to enable a more independent lifestyle.
Undertaking Market Research and liaising with various manufacturers to ensure that we have the most up to date technology available.
Skills needed: an academic interest in this area would be an advantage as this is an excellent role for career development. You will be CRB checked for this opportunity
What next?: To get involved email vinvolved (at) leeds (dot) ac (dot) uk
Skills Gained: Social and cultural understanding, commercial awareness, creativity, communication, initiative, problem solving, team working, flexibility.
Green Streets
Green Streets is back for another summer of collections and free shops.
The student volunteer-led project collects unwanted reusable items from halls of residence and houses during student changeover to redistribute in free shops and to charities.
Help Out! After collecting over 21 tonnes of reusable items last year, we need lots of volunteers this summer! Join us between 10.00am and 5.00pm on Wednesday 28th April, in the LUU Conference Hall (upstairs in the ARC). We will be preparing bags for collection whilst providing ice lollies to keep your energy up and music to keep spirits high!
Sign up or just come along! Email leaveleedstidy@luu.leeds.ac.uk to sign up for an hour (..or two) or just come along with some friends. Contact us to find out about more Green Streets volunteering events this summer too!
http://www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk/news/article/6272/1037/
The student volunteer-led project collects unwanted reusable items from halls of residence and houses during student changeover to redistribute in free shops and to charities.
Help Out! After collecting over 21 tonnes of reusable items last year, we need lots of volunteers this summer! Join us between 10.00am and 5.00pm on Wednesday 28th April, in the LUU Conference Hall (upstairs in the ARC). We will be preparing bags for collection whilst providing ice lollies to keep your energy up and music to keep spirits high!
Sign up or just come along! Email leaveleedstidy@luu.leeds.ac.uk to sign up for an hour (..or two) or just come along with some friends. Contact us to find out about more Green Streets volunteering events this summer too!
http://www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk/news/article/6272/1037/
Walk of Friendship
Type: One off
Date: Saturday May 1st
Time: 10.45 - 3pm
Charity: Leeds Concord Interfaith Fellowship
Concord is one of the oldest interfaith groups in the UK, founded over 30 years ago. It exists to foster friendship, trust, tolerance, understanding and co-operation among members of the faith communities of multi-cultural Leeds.
What: This is the opportunity to help steward at a multi faith walk through the streets of LS6. There are various roles from helping to carry a banner at the head of the procession to supporting slow walkers and keeping people on the footpath and off the road.
Skills needed: Common Sense
What next?: To get involved email vinvolved (at) leeds (dot) ac (dot) uk
Skills Gained: Social and cultural understanding, communication, initiative, problem solving, team working, flexibility.
Date: Saturday May 1st
Time: 10.45 - 3pm
Charity: Leeds Concord Interfaith Fellowship
Concord is one of the oldest interfaith groups in the UK, founded over 30 years ago. It exists to foster friendship, trust, tolerance, understanding and co-operation among members of the faith communities of multi-cultural Leeds.
What: This is the opportunity to help steward at a multi faith walk through the streets of LS6. There are various roles from helping to carry a banner at the head of the procession to supporting slow walkers and keeping people on the footpath and off the road.
Skills needed: Common Sense
What next?: To get involved email vinvolved (at) leeds (dot) ac (dot) uk
Skills Gained: Social and cultural understanding, communication, initiative, problem solving, team working, flexibility.
Tuesday 20 April 2010
Woo we have a blog!
We have not had a blog before so please bear with us.
This will be a place where we will post general stuff about volunteering, the University of Leeds, Leeds University Union and Leeds in general as well as a list of all the opportunities we have to offer you so make sure to check back regularly and if you have anything to submit then please send it to vinvolved (at) Leeds (dot) ac (dot) uk.
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This will be a place where we will post general stuff about volunteering, the University of Leeds, Leeds University Union and Leeds in general as well as a list of all the opportunities we have to offer you so make sure to check back regularly and if you have anything to submit then please send it to vinvolved (at) Leeds (dot) ac (dot) uk.
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