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E-Bulletin 07
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Small Grants for
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You, Your Client and
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Small
Grants for European Year of Volunteering Programme
2011/12 The Small
Grants for European Year of Volunteering Programme is a government funded
grant programme designed to encourage and support volunteering by funding
a wide range of volunteer-involving projects within voluntary and
community groups. It is
targeted specifically at projects that promote volunteering amongst people
not in paid work and other groups who are currently under-represented in
the volunteering population.
The Small Grants for Volunteering Programme makes small grants (of
up to £1,500) available to small, locally based volunteer-involving
organisations incorporating the above ethos. The European
Year of Volunteering 2011 has 4 objectives: - Creating an
enabling environment for volunteering - Improve the
quality of voluntary activities - Rewarding
and recognizing voluntary activities and - Raising
awareness about the value and importance of
volunteering Please see
attached for further information and contact
details. Small Grants
is funded and administered by the Voluntary & Community Unit, part of
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They very much
want to hear from groups who are helping children and young people to
overcome disadvantages such as: - Living in
poverty or situations of deprivation - Disability
- Behavioural or psychological
difficulties - Illness,
distress, abuse or neglect. It is
important that you are specific about the nature of the disadvantage in a
request for funding, and clear about the difference your project will
make. You can make an
application at any time of the year to fit with your project
plans. They operate
four grant rounds with closing dates of: 15
July - notification by end of October 15 October -
notification by end of January 15 January -
notification by end of April 15 April -
notification by end of July All
applications must be submitted online at www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey where you will
find details of how to apply. You can also contact the local staff team at
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What is gender
proofing? Why do it and how do you put it into
practice? Donegal County
Council adopted a motion on The seminar is
aimed at: representatives from the community, voluntary and statutory
sectors, staff and elected representatives from Donegal County Council.
While the focus is on Donegal’s County Development Plan, the seminar is
also open to groups in Derry/Londonderry and staff and elected
representatives from Registration -
To register for this event please fill in the attached booking form and
forward to WIPL by |
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Hot
Opportunities Marie
Curie – Community Ambassador Positive
Futures The charity
that supports children with learning disabilities is recruiting volunteers
for their August Summer scheme in the Playhouse, running every Tuesday
& Thursday during the month from AWARE
– Support Group Facilitator Could you
volunteer to facilitate Aware’s Self-Help
support Meetings? By helping with the preparation of the room, greeting
members, circulating information about the group and other services and
providing participants with relevant literature? This role is vital in the
support that we offer our members. VOYPIC(Voice
of Young People in Care)-Volunteer Could you
offer a social, educational and recreational service to young people aged
between 12-18 years old who are in care, to assist in lessening the
feelings of loneliness and isolation that young people in care may feel
and to encourage young people to have goals and aspirations for their
future? If so why not volunteer with VOYPIC? CHEST,
HEART & STROKE – COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING Volunteer team
required to assist with fundraising events within the North-West, to
include assistance and support for the fundraiser and any relevant admin,
bag packs, managing collection boxes, “man” stalls and come up with new
ideas! If you have good communication and inter-personal skills and full
of bright ideas about raising much needed funds
and like working as part of a team this could be the role for
you! For more
information on these and many more volunteering opportunities please visit
www.volunteernow.co.uk or Tel: 02871 271017 or Email: enquiries@volunteeringnorthwest.co.uk.
Alternatively, you can call in person to North West Volunteer
Centre, |
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Hands
That Talk – New Courses Coming Hands That
Talk will be offering a range of Sign Language Courses in September at
their centre ( Level 1
British Sign Language Level 2
British Sign Language Level 1 Deaf
Awareness and Communication Tactics There is a
possibility of an NVQ Level 3 in British Sign Language as well as NVQ
Level 6 in British Sign Language depending on the number of people
interested. Hands That
Talk will also be delivering a range of courses for Deaf and hard of
hearing people including: Essential
skills in English & Maths START
IT Cook
IT Photoshop
Training Wide range of
recreational courses. There will be
information sessions starting in September on a wide range of topics
including men and women’s health, mental health courses, information on
benefits etc. If you would
like to take part in any of these courses, or you know anyone who would be
interested, please contact denise@handsthattalk.co.uk
Hands That
Talk can deliver courses on site for your organisation. If you are
interested in a quotation, please contact the office on 028777 42776 or denise@handsthattalk.co.uk
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Parenting
Forum NI Opportunities Parenting
Forum NI is looking for new members (parents and/or representatives from
organisations) to join their Strategic Advisory Group!!
Who
are we looking for? Have you
something to say about parent’s issues? Would you like
the opportunity to voice your opinion? Would you like
the opportunity to make a difference to how people view / think about
parenting and the issues and needs that are important to
parents? If you
answered yes then you could be who we are looking for. Individuals who
have a little time, a lot of interest and a willingness to share their
views and ensure that the voice of parents is heard. Please contact Alison
or Pauline on 028 9031 0891 or email pauline@pachelp.org by Working
with Fathers Presentation Morning
Is your
organisation interested in developing work with fathers? If so, then The Parenting Forum NI
within Parents Advice Centre would like to invite you to a Presentation
Morning which will showcase some of the learning arising from the "Kick
Start 2011" project - a seven month package of training, support,
networking, reflection and practical action for groups that are trying to,
or wishing to, engage with fathers. The Kick Start
2011 trainees are now coming to the end of their time on the programme,
and have organised an event to help others to: understand why we need
increased engagement with fathers; get a sense of what Kick Start offers;
hear about the practical experience of a number of trainees; meet Kick
Start participants and find out about the hands-on things involved in
running an activity for fathers. This
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You,
Your Client and Blood Borne training on Please find
attached information on the Blood Borne Virus training organised by the
Drugs & Alcohol Training Programme on All courses
are delivered free of
charge to individuals living and working in the WHSSB area and are
delivered to groups representing community/voluntary, health, social care,
criminal justice and youth organisations. If you wish to
apply for a place on this course, complete the course application form
attached (please ensure you fill in your email address and all details)
and return by All
successfully placed participants will be informed by email (or letter if
appropriate). If we do not
contact you by If you would
like more information on the work of the DATP, please contact Fionnuala Mc
Kinney DATP Manager, on 028 71 865236. |
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Foetal
Alcohol Spectrum Disorder training Please find
attached information on the Foetal Alcohol
Spectrum Disorder training organised by the Drugs & Alcohol Training
Programme on All courses
are delivered free of charge to individuals living and working in the
WHSSB area and are delivered to group s representing
community/voluntary, health, social care, criminal justice and youth
organisations. If you wish to
apply for a place on this course, complete the course application form
attached (please ensure you fill in your email address and all details)
and return by All
successfully placed participants will be informed by email (or letter if
appropriate). If we do not
contact you by If you would
like more information on the work of the DATP – contact me, Fionnuala Mc
Kinney DATP Manager, on 028 71 865236. |
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This course is
facilitated by the Health Improvement Department and trains adults to:
- Set up local
walking for health programmes; - Lead safe
& enjoyable health walks for people of all ages & abilities;
promote the health benefits of walking; - Motivate
people to take up walking. Please note all participants will be expected
to be active as Walk
Leaders within 3 months of attendance If you would
like to secure a free place please contact Maire Walker, Health
Improvement Department Maple Villa, |
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Free
trees for your community with Woodland Trust Community
groups in The Trust has
1,000 free community tree packs to give away to groups this autumn. Packs
are available in two sizes (105 trees and 420 trees) and four different
themes, helping you find the right mix for your local area.
To apply for a
pack for your community to plant either this year or next, visit www.MoreTreesMoreGood.org.uk
Registrations
for packs for this Autumn close on |
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Alzheimer’s
Society – Leading the fight against dementia Foyle Memory
Walk 2011 - St Columb’s
Park, Registration
from For more
information visit: www.memorywalk.org.uk Remember
Remember 4th
September! |
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Are you
worried about items being stolen from your
farm? Would you like
to bring your trailer along to have it marked for Would you like
advice on how to better secure your farm? Are you
interested in joining our Rural Text Alert
Scheme? Would you like
some information on legislation relating to matters that are important to
you, i.e. age limits for driving tractors and number plates on
trailers? Then come to
the Farm Security Event at the Vale Centre!! Information
and advice will also be available from: PSNI Crime
Prevention Officer and Rural Support Team / NFU Mutual / Community Safety
Partnership / Rural Support / Be Safe Be Well / The Dry Arch Centre Team /
Victim Support Exhibitors
Include: Compound Security / Cesar Scheme / Tracker / Selectamark This is a
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InterAct, the
custom-made Youth Arts Festival for 12 - 21 year olds held in
Derry/Londonderry, returns for its third year to present an electrifying
programme jam-packed with 20 free workshops, 4 free film screenings, 3
free special guest master classes plus live performances staged in 12
venues. Fuelled by the
creative energy of our dedicated Youth Forum, the hand-picked events -
including InterAct represents
the Millennium Forum's commitment to nurturing, supporting and showcasing
the indigenous talent of the North West while encouraging interaction
between artists, venues and our local community.
The Youth Arts
Festival runs from 25th – 31st July
2011 in various venues across Derry/Londonderry. To
download the festival programme visit www.millenniumforum.co.uk or
ring 028 7127 2776 to book. |
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Derry
City Legends v Rest of the World Soccer Game This very
successful event will provide the opportunity for a group of children and
adults who would represent the Rest of the World v a Derry Select to play
football and have some fun. Date:
Venue:
Bishop’s Field, Creggan Time: Children
age 10 – 13 will play between Adults will
play between To enrol on
the adult team please contact Eamonn at eamonnbaker@thejunction-ni.org
To enrol on
the children’s team please contact Terry or John at goalproject@rathmor.com or by
phone on 028 7126 0118 |
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Please see
attached for job opportunities with
Omagh Ethnic Communities Support Office, Foyle Multicultural
Forum, Ballymagroarty Hazelbank
Community Partnership (BHCP), Greater Shantallow Area Partnership, Londonderry YMCA and Victim Support NI. |
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