WANTED: Volunteer – Support Assistants

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Cafe Wednesday’s World Food Feast is back!

Cafe Wednesday’s World Food Feast will be running again on Wednesday 1st February from 12 til 1pm in the main building at the St Augustine’s Centre on Hanson Lane.

This month’s Chef is the lovely Shamim who will be making traditional Pakistani curries and desserts. Main meals cost £3, dessert £1 and tea/ coffee 50p. All food is Halal and there will be a vegetarian option.

All proceeds go towards the Cafe Wednesday Project, which supports centre users in gaining catering skills and support with their written and spoken english. Take Away’s are available.

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New volunteer opportunities in Calderdale

The latest edition of Volunteer Voice is now out.  Please click here for details of local, new and current opportunities.

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Training: Protecting Children – managing allegations against people who work with children

ON: 20th March 2012
TIME: 10:00am-1.00pm
VENUE: VAC, Hall Street, Halifax, HX1 5AY, 01422 348777
TRAINER: Keith Watson – Local Authority Designated Officer

Objectives of the session
•To enable all people who work with children, or represent those people who work with children, to contribute to the development of a safer environment for all children
•To raise awareness of procedures for the management of allegations against people who work with children

Booking & Contact Information:

To book please fill in the attached booking form and return to the Training Administrator with your full payment to Voluntary Action Calderdale, The Resource Centre, Hall St, Halifax, HX1 5AY.

For further information please contact us on 01422 348777 or email:training@cvac.org.uk
This session is chargeable, please contact VAC to establish the cost that is relevant to your organisation!

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New Job Opportunity: Change Agents UK

Change Agents UK (http://www.changeagents.org.uk/ncs360) is looking for Wave Co-ordinators, Team Facilitators and Team Supporters (45 people in total) to play a key role in delivering the National Citizen Service 360 (NCS 360) in Yorkshire, funded by the Cabinet Office (more information here).

The NCS 360 project is a voluntary 5 week summer programme for 15-16 year olds which aims to promote a more cohesive, responsible and engaged society, by bringing together young people from different backgrounds to make a difference in their communities. Each young person will take part in four phases of a ‘Wave’, DARE: week 1; DISCOVER: week 2; DEVELOP: week 3; and DO: making it happen weeks 4 and 5.

Change Agents UK is working as part of a consortium of four like-minded youth organisations (Envision, The Co-operative College and Woodcraft Folk) to deliver the NCS 360 programme involving residential-based activities, community action and skills development. The programme has a vision based on co-operative values, a shared commitment to quality youth provision and building sustainable communities and active citizens.

We are asking for your help in targeting the most appropriate people with training and experience of working in the youth work sector – either paid or voluntarily. In addition to providing paid employment for a limited period, some of the roles offer an opportunity for less experienced youth workers to enhance their employability and career development. Please note that these temporary positions offer a salary of between £12-18k pro rata per annum.

For more information please contact:

Sarah Hooper

NCS 360 Recruitment and Induction Officer – CHANGE AGENTS UK

Phone: 01572 725842 | Fax: 01572 725830

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Volunteer needed: Cameraman/woman

Are you the next Steven Spielberg? Voluntary Action Calderdale is looking for a volunteer to help shoot a promotional video. It’s an exciting role which gets you out and about in Calderdale and gives you the opportunity to meet some fantastic community and voluntary organisations in the area. It’s a role which gives you real hands on experience and will look great if you’re looking for a career in the film and media industry. Experience of filming is preferable and equipment and travel expenses will be provided.

If you’re interested in this role please contact Adrian Bell at Voluntary Action Calderdale on 01422 348777 or email Adrian.bell@cvac.org.uk

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Safeguarding Training

We have a number of safeguarding training events coming up at Voluntary Action Calderdale.

Protecting Children – managing allegations against people who work with children

ON: 17th January 2012
TIME: 10:00am-1.00pm
VENUE: VAC, Hall Street, Halifax, HX1 5AY, 01422 348777
TRAINER: Keith Watson – Local Authority Designated Officer

Safeguarding Children


ON: 24th January 2012
TIME: 10.00am-1.00pm
AT: VAC, Hall Street, Halifax, HX1 5AY, 01422 348777
TRAINER: Tracy McWhire- Voluntary Action Calderdale

Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults

ON: 31st January 2012
TIME: 10.00am-1.00pm
AT: VAC, Hall Street, Halifax, HX1 5AY, 01422 842645
TRAINER: Tracy McWhire- Voluntary Action Calderdale

For more information please visit our dedicated Safeguarding Training page here

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