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SOME VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES -OADBY & WIGSTONFor more information about these volunteering opportunities or to sign up for any of them, please contact Gary Brown by phone or text: 07868129753 or email: gbrown@vasl.org.uk
‘Sport Relief’ Fun Runs (Blaby & Oadby & Wigston): Sunday 21st March 2010 - Volunteers
Volunteers to assist with the general running and support of this major fundraising & participation event and to help ensure the public are well informed and health and safety is adhered, as Registration Volunteers; Parking Marshals; Course Marshals; and Activities Assistants. Induction & support on the day and lunch/refreshments provided.
Where– Leicester Racecourse, Oadby.
When – Sunday 21st March 2010. People required at various points, for varying periods of time to suit availability, between 7am-5pm approx.
Youth Action Team (YAT) – 16-25 year olds from Oadby & Wigston; Blaby; Rutland; Harborough
Our ‘Youth Action Teams’ are young people between 16-25 years of age from all walks of life who champion volunteering locally. These ambassadors encourage their peers to volunteer; help develop youth-led community action; work alongside the vinvolved team and communities to help change the perception of youth volunteering and to provide accessible, diverse and empowering opportunities for all young people aged 16-25. They meet each other regularly, receive training, gain leadership and other skills, organise and attend a residential, make new friends, have fun, and make a real difference.
People can be involved at the level which fits in with their other commitments and there will be training and support along the way. It’s a great opportunity to play a leading role in the community, be part of a team and improve your CV or your education, employment or life opportunities.
If you’re 16-25 and committed to helping others and making a difference in your community, have enthusiasm, and can join in for at least a few hours a month, ideally for around 6 months to a year, then get in touch, especially if you’re from Blaby, Oadby & Wigston or Rutland.
Learning for the Fourth Age – Volunteer Learning Mentor (Oadby & Wigston area)
A not-for-profit social enterprise aiming to provide educational and learning services to frail elderly people who live in residential accommodation settings, encouraging older people to follow up existing interests or develop new ones; promote the value of education as a tool for increasing wellbeing; giving a more positive outlook on life; increasing confidence and delaying the onset of dementia.
Trained volunteer ‘Learning Mentors’ (currently 18 years old+) offering a range of topics and skills based on their interests and backgrounds, giving around 2-3 hours per week, going into the Care Homes of elderly people, sharing interests; having discussions; providing activities; facilitating their learning; and helping to increase wellbeing, gain a positive outlook on life, increase confidence and keep minds active.
An interest and care in the maintaining of independence for older people; Commitment and respect for own and older people’s learning/education; Empathy; Compassion; Commitment; Punctuality; Good Listening Skills; Friendly & Approachable; understanding and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity. Website: www.L4A.org.uk
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