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.

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!

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

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

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

If this sounds a great way to kick off the new year, the volunteer centre at Voluntary Action Calderdale is here to help.  You can discuss your skills and interests with a member of staff so we can help identify a volunteer role to suit you.  Please call in at our offices on Hall Street in Halifax every Thursday any time between 12noon – 3pm when we hold a drop-in session.

Alternatively you may like to attend one of our outreach information sessions which are available on an appointment basis:

■Monday 4.30 – 6.30pm, King Cross, Halifax.
■Tuesday 3pm – 5pm, Brighouse.
■Wednesday 10.30am – 12noon, Sowerby Bridge.
■Thursday 2 – 4pm, Todmorden.
Please phone the Volunteer Centre on 01422 348 777 to arrange an appointment. Appointments can also be made in Hebden Bridge, Ripponden, Elland and other areas of Calderdale on request.

• End of year Accounts  (11th Jan)
• Protecting Children – managing allegations against people who work with children  (17th Jan)
• Do you need to register as a charity?  (18th Jan)
• Safeguarding Chilldren  (24th Jan)
• Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults  (31st Jan)

For more deatils on each course please see our training calendar

For further information, details of fees or to book a place on any of the following training courses please contact us on 01422 348777 or email: training@cvac.org.uk