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Issue no. 2011/37 - 21st December 2011Volunteer Centre Drop-In Dates
Monday 9th January: Merstham Community Facility
Thursday 19th January: Banstead Help Shop
Thursday 2nd February: Horley Help Shop
For more information go to the Volunteer Centre web site.Network Lunch
Monday 23rd January 2012 at Merland Rise Church, Preston
Invitations will follow shortly, but please do let us know if you'd like to book a ploughman's lunch
Voluntary Sector Forum
Thursday 26th January at the Sovereign Centre, Woodhatch
Theme: Youth
Invitations with full details will follow shortly
National Diversity Awards 2012
Nominations for the National Diversity Awards 2012 are now open to the public, and the organiser is looking to get community organisations involved. More information will appear in our January Newsletter, or you can visit their web site for further general information on the awards.
Issue no. 2011/36 - 15th December 2011
Christmas Event - Young Epilepsy at the Belfry, Redhill
Young Epilepsy are fundraising at the Belfry Shopping Centre in Redhill over the next few weeks. Why not take a look at their cards and other festive offerings, or give them a hand and volunteer for a couple of hours. The Belfry are also donating 50p from each ice skating ticket sold to Young Epilepsy. Contact the Volunteer Centre on 01737 762115 or e-mail us for further details.
The Big Make: 21st & 22nd December 2011
With Reigate & Redhill YMCA at Reigate Priory Park Pavilion Building, 11am - 4pm
If you're 16-24years old, and would like to get into making art out of rubbish, why not come along and join in this art event. For more information contact Martine (YMCA) on 01737 222 859 or send her an e-mail.
Issue no. 2011-35 - 8th December 2011
YMCA Positions Vacant
The YMCA will be opening a shop in the Belfry Shopping Centre in Redhill and are looking to recruit an experienced Shop Manager and Assistant Manager, pay and terms to be confirmed. For further information contact Tracey Osborn, Youth Services Manager at Sovereign Youth Centre, Slipshatch Road, Reigate, RH2 8HA or call 01737 229235
Dig Preston 2011
The Dig at the Preston Hawe site near Burgh Heath was a great success. A full report from the Dig's organisers will be available in our December Newsletter, which will be published next week. For more information visit their web site.
Brigitte Trust: Volunteer Introductory Morning, 12th January 2012
Volunteers are urgently needed to help local families facing cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. If you have a listening ear and would like to find out more, contact the Trust on 01306 881 816.
WEA: Microsoft Publisher Course for Volunteers
The WEA are running a course on Publisher from 28th February 2012 (10am - 12noon) for those who want to volunteer with an organisation. The course will run for 5 weeks and be based at the Community Facility in Merstham. Please contact WEA for details and to book on 0800 328 1060, quoting course code C3731968.
Message in a Bottle
We still have a number of Message in a Bottle's left if your organisation needs more to give to your members/users. Please do get in touch for more information.
Reigate & Banstead Sports Council - Volunteers Needed
The Sports Council, usually known as rb sport, is an entirely voluntary organisation which works with the Borough Council to look after the interests of sport in the Borough. They awards grants to clubs and individuals, hold events and liaise with members and the Borough Council. (More information can be found at www.rbsport.co.uk ).
The Sports Council is looking for volunteers to assist in the running of the organisation; A Treasurer, Grants administrator, Website and E-mail Co-ordinators. Those interested should contact the Volunteer Centre on 01737 762 115 or by e-mail.
Volunteer Providing Acupuncture for Free
We have a lady looking to provide free acupuncture to people in pain. She is fully qualified and licensed, and would like to offer her services to any organisation in Reigate & Banstead. If your organisation would be interested in her services, please contact the Volunteer Centre on 01737 762 115 or by e-mail.
Issue no. 2011/34 - 1st December 2011Funding - MSE Charity
Grants are available for individuals seeking to educate themselves and for groups/charities looking to develop financial awareness, budgeting and debt prevention projects.
• Grants for groups/innovative projects - Supports projects such as self help groups and other innovative projects that will help educate people about money/debt/consumer issues. Grants of up to £5,000 are available. The next deadline for applications is 31 January 2012.
• Grants for individuals - Grants of up to £500 to help pay towards an approved course that will help improve their ability to budget and manage their finances. The next deadline for applications is 28 February 2012.
Further information can be found here.
Funding - Nominate Trust £250k Challenge - New Fund for Older Entrepreneurs
The Nominate Trust £250k Challenge is supporting digital entrepreneurs over the age of 55 who have a viable idea for an internet start-up project which tackles the social problems afflicting senior citizens, and helps older people access the internet.
The programme was launched following research showing there is an urgent need for more web-based solutions designed for older people, by older people - as senior citizens are more likely to seek support from their peers than from younger age groups. Grants of between £1,000 and £100,000 may be awarded towards projects costing up to £250,000 in total.
The deadline for first stage applications is 1 February 2012. Those shortlisted must submit their full applications by 1 March 2012. Further information on their website.
Third Sector - The Third Sector has launched a new website, www.thirdsector.co.uk. It features new online resources, including The Fundraiser's Toolkit, Charities and the Law, and Good Governance. There are comprehensive good practice guides for all the main disciplines of voluntary sector work, better blogs, and a streamlined search facility. And its unrivalled service of daily breaking news and email bulletins continues as before.
SSAFA Forces Help are looking for a Hon Secretary, Reigate & Banstead Division to join their team of 10 volunteers whom are managed by the Branch Secretary, and is responsible for allocating cases to the volunteers and monitoring their progress. He or she can also undertake casework and will be fully trained at SSAFA’s central office in London. This is a marvellous opportunity to work with and help members or ex-members of the Armed Forces and their dependents, the majority of whom are now elderly. For further details, please contact the Volunteer Centre by e-mail or by calling 01737 762115.
Homestart East Surrey is looking to recruit volunteers for their next 10 week training course which starts in February 2012 in Redhill. If you can spare 4 hours a week and you are a parent/grandparent yourself and would enjoy visiting a family in their own home, this would be an ideal volunteering opportunity for you. For further details, please contact the Volunteer Centre by e-mail or by calling 01737 762115.
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