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Organisation Name:  Envision Contact Name:  Gemma Timons Contact Phone:  0117 3155113 Postal Address:  Unit G.5 The Office Bristol St Nicholas House 31-34 High Street Bristol BS1 2AW Contact Email:  gemma@envision.org.uk Organisation Website:  http://envision.org.uk Volunteer or non-salaried position (free):  Volunteer or non-salaried position (free) Your Membership Status:  Full Member M Details:  We are looking for workshop providers for our event on November 17th, from 2pm-->5pm at the Trinity Centre in Easton. Description:  Envision supports a key age-group, 16-19 year olds in schools and colleges, to develop their own innovative and social and environmental projects around issues that are important to them. The projects that result not only achieve positive change but inspire their creators, and those around them, with their collective capacity to make a real difference. Aims of The Launch 2010 The Launch starts the first ever Envision year in Bristol and aims to: • Welcome the young people to the Envision programme • Give the teams a buzz about being part of Envision • Expand the young peoples’ horizon on issues of sustainable development and social justice • Teach the young people skills that will help them to put their ideas into action • Motivate and enthuse the young people to make a positive difference • Give the teams an opportunity to meet each other, share ideas and feel part of a wider community of young people • To demonstrate that young people do care about their communities and all they need is a platform to engage with their local communities • For the teams to have fun! Workshops at The Launch At The Launch, Envision students have the opportunity to participate in two workshops. Each workshop must: 1. Have a practical application and explicit learning outcomes. 2. Equip the young people with skills that are transferable to other issues they might choose to focus on. 3. Workshops should be innovative and interactive. Learning Outcomes from Workshops We believe our method of learning by doing demonstrates an innovative approach to education and has been recognised by several bodies including being recognised as a Learning and Skills Network Citizenship Education Champion. We believe in using partnerships with experts in areas such as you to inform and educate young people around issues and build skills. Each workshop is encouraged to ensure that the following outcomes are incorporated in the session. 1. The young people should be able to understand how they can use the information gained in workshops to inform their peers and family. 2. Feel confident defending their point of view on the issue. 3. Leave workshops with practical tangible steps that they can take back to the rest of their Envision group to enhance their project. 4. Use the skills learnt in your workshop to transfer to their everyday lives. How to Apply:  Contact Gemma by phone or e-mail Compensation Min:  Expenses Closing Date:  29 Sep 2010 - 15:00

Organisation Name:  Gloucestershire Association for Voluntary and Community Action Contact Name:  Sally Pickering Contact Phone:  01452 332424 Postal Address:  75-81 EAstgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 !PN Contact Email:  admin@gavca.org.uk Organisation Website:  http://www.gavca.org.uk Volunteer or non-salaried position (free):  0 Your Membership Status:  associate member 90746 Purchase order number:  1011083 as above as above Susan Urch 01452 509701 finance@gavca.org.uk Your Ref:  VSM10-11 Details:  24 hours per week, permanent post (subject to continued funder after MArch 2011). Based in Gloucester but with Gloucestershire-wide remit. Salary £27,052 pro rata. 25 days annual leave plus days between Christmas and New Year. 6% employer contribution to pension Description:  PURPOSE OF THE POST: 1. To promote and facilitate volunteering in Gloucestershire. Specifically, to develop high-quality volunteering opportunities through capacity-building programmes with voluntary and community organisations and to work in partnership to provide a brokerage service that matched suitable volunteers to these organisations. 2. To manage and develop Volunteering Services within GAVCA. 3. To promote the use of volunteers within GAVCA and to recruit and support appropriate volunteers within the organisation. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. To work in partnership with Third Sector Services (TSS) to develop an effective and accessible countywide volunteer brokerage service, ensuring joined-up systems and procedures, and supporting TSS to promote the service and develop relationships with new partner organisations across the county. 2. To recruit, train and support a team of volunteers to provide this brokerage service from GAVCA’s office in Gloucester, providing information about volunteering opportunities, and advice and guidance to individuals wishing to undertake voluntary work. 3. To carry out outreach visits across the county, as required, for the brokerage service. 4. To support TSS to publicise this widely and undertake targeted work with identified groups to attract currently-under-represented sections of the community into voluntary activity. 3. To provide a range of opportunities for voluntary and community groups to develop their capacity to recruit, manage and retain volunteers, promoting good practice and equal opportunities including: • One-to-one advice sessions with staff, trustees and volunteers • Telephone and email advice service • Regular features and information in the GAVCA newsletter and website • Production of good practice guidance and briefings • Forum meetings where Volunteer Managers can network and share good practice. 4. To contribute to the planning and delivery of training events as part of the county-wide training programme for voluntary and community groups, identifying common issues which can best be met through training initiatives. In particular, to deliver GAVCA’s 3-day accredited Volunteer Management Programme. 5. To promote the concept of volunteering through taking part in events, information days, and other community activities. 6. To plan, analyse, monitor and review this work and provide reports as required by the GAVCA Board and Funders. 7. To recruit volunteers as required by other colleagues within GAVCA and work with colleagues to ensure that they are adequately supported. 8 To develop collaborative links with other statutory and voluntary bodies and businesses which can assist in the capacity-building of voluntary and community groups through volunteering. Management 9 To manage and direct the Volunteering Team and ensure that it operates in an efficient, professional and effective manner, in compliance with legislation and GAVCA policies. 10 To be responsible for the training, supervision, support, motivation and evaluation of the Volunteering Services’ staff and volunteers and work with the Chief Executive to undertake recruitment of new staff. 11 To monitor the Team’s budgets and ensure that the team operates effectively within budget: in conjunction with the Chief Executive and Finance Officer, identify new funding opportunities to further develop the work and ensure the long term sustainability and expansion of the Team.. General 12. To ensure that services are made accessible and relevant to the needs of all groups within the county. This may involve outreach work, some unsociable hours and the occasional use of interpreters. A proactive approach should be taken to ensure that those groups most in need of support are prioritised. 13 To keep abreast of developments both locally and nationally, including changes in legislation affecting volunteers. 14 To participate in the overall Staff Team, with regards to all matters that require a team approach, e.g. Strategic Planning, office procedures; and maintain a helpful and supportive approach to staff, volunteers and trustees. 15 To contribute to and comply with GAVCA policies and procedures, paying particular attention to issues of equal opportunities. 16 To report to the Line Manager through supervision/support sessions and annual appraisals. 17 To undertake professional development/training to meet developing requirements and to maintain necessary skills and knowledge to carry How to Apply:  For application pack go to www.gavca.org.uk or email admin@gavca.org.uk Closing Date:  22 Sep 2010 - 17:00

Organisation Name:  Orange Street Creative Studips Contact Name:  Maggie Waldon Contact Phone:  0117 924 3561 Postal Address:  9 Orange Street Contact Email:  orangest@scout-enterprises.co.uk Organisation Website:  http://www.orangestreet.co.uk Volunteer or non-salaried position (free):  Volunteer or non-salaried position (free) Details:  Full Time 30 hours (not all hours need to be on site) Description:  Free Ceramics Project for volunteers aged 16 – 25! We are introducing a new pottery workshop 3 days a week in our ceramics studio based in Horefield. You will learn basic techniques in our introduction to ceramics including coiling, hand building, throwing and glazing techniques. The workshops will be run by local artists and volunteers to create artworks for the community. There are also opportunities to help facilitate ceramic workshops at our ‘outreach visits’ at various day care centers. No experience necessary for any of our projects, you just need enthusiasm and the ability to enjoy your challenge. This project requires a commitment of 4 days a week, Monday – Thursday. The project is a great opportunity to gain new personal skills and experiences, improve on existing talents and is also a great creative way to benefit the community. Lunch is provided; travel and childcare expenses are available. This is an v involved project for volunteers aged 16-25. How to Apply:  For more information please phone us on 0117 9243561 or email us at orangest@scout-enterprises.co.uk or visit our website www.orangestreet.org.u Closing Date:  30 Oct 2010 - 16:00

Organisation Name:  Bristol Crisis Service for Women Contact Name:  Jenny Smith Contact Phone:  0117 9279600 Postal Address:  PO Box 654 Bristol BS99 1XH Contact Email:  jenny.bcsw@btconnect.com Organisation Website:  http://www.selfinjurysupport.org.uk Volunteer or non-salaried position (free):  Volunteer or non-salaried position (free) Your Membership Status:  F M Details:  3 hours a week Initial training one day a week for six weeks Commitment of one year after training Description:  TESS is a national text and email support service for girls and young women who are affected by self-injury. We offer emotional support for girls and young women via text and email. The service is confidential and non-judgmental. Everyone who works on TESS will go through an initial training covering communication skills, working with people who self-injure, young people's experience of school and home and relationships and sexuality. once people work on the service they are part of a team and have regular supervision. How to Apply:  Ring Jenny on 9279600 or email jenny.bcsw@btconnect.com or go to www.selfinjurysupport.org.uk and download all our information and application form. Closing Date:  22 Oct 2010 - 12:00

Organisation Name:  British Red Cross Contact Name:  Gemma Lewis Contact Phone:  0117 3012620 Postal Address:  Bradbury House Caxton Business Park Tower Road North Warmley BS30 8XP Contact Email:  wagvolunteering@redcross.org.uk Organisation Website:  http://www.redcross.org.uk/volunteer Volunteer or non-salaried position (free):  Volunteer or non-salaried position (free) Details:  Being an Avonsafe workshop facilitator is an exciting new opportunity to become involved with teaching and facilitating workshops on First Aid education to year 6 students in primary schools. You will play an essential and valuable role to help young children increase their confidence and skills in order to deliver First Aid to friends and family members if needed. How to Apply:  For more information and to apply online please visit www.redcross.org.uk/volunteer or contact ABinley@redcross.org.uk Closing Date:  30 Sep 2010 - 23:59

Organisation Name:  British Red Cross Contact Name:  Gemma Lewis Contact Phone:  0117 3012620 Postal Address:  Bradbury House Caxton Business Park Tower Road North Warmley BS30 8XP Contact Email:  wagvolunteering@redcross.org.uk Organisation Website:  http://www.redcross.org.uk/volunteer Volunteer or non-salaried position (free):  Volunteer or non-salaried position (free) Details:  Volunteering project Description:  The British Red Cross and international law firm Allen & Overy have recently teamed up to create exciting new resources that promote understanding of Justice and Fairness and International Humanitarian Law in schools. The Swerve project will work in two schools in Avon and two schools in Wiltshire to empower young people to deal with conflict in their own lives and communities. The aim of the project is to train 8-12 peer educators in each school in the principles of IHL and to inspire them to communicate these themes to their fellow students through Youth Action Projects. How to Apply:  Please visit www.redcross.org.uk/volunteer and apply online Closing Date:  30 Sep 2010 - 23:59

Organisation Name:  African Initiatives Contact Name:  Sian Lamprey Contact Phone:  0117 915 0001 or 0117 916 6452 Postal Address:  Brunswick Court Brunswick Square Bristol BS2 8PE Contact Email:  sian@african-initiatives.org.uk Organisation Website:  http://www.african-initiatives.org.uk Volunteer or non-salaried position (free):  Volunteer or non-salaried position (free) M Details:  Volunteer for various events and workshops at schools and in the community throughout October and November. Hours/days vary. Volunteers are encouraged be invlolved in the planning of events as well as delivering them on the day. Description:  *********************************************************************** Are you interested in global issues and what you can do to make the world a better place? Would you like to develop ways to engage your community on things that matter to you, or help develop young people’s understanding of global issues? If the answer is yes then you might be interested in volunteering with Go Global, an exciting project run by Bristol based charity African Initiatives! ********************************************************************** What’s it all about? 'Go Global' is a creative and innovative project working with schools, local communities and volunteers looking at global issues. It is a year long project working with 5 schools throughout the year and culminating with a day of global workshops at each school. Groups of students make their way around the "life-sized board game” through different workshops/experiences, each with authentic materials and props, and using specially designed "passports" to complete the game. Another part of the Go Global project are Community Action Days, which are FREE and open to everyone! By using the community environment as the base for a day of interactive learning, everyone in the community is welcome to come along, share their thoughts and join in with the fun activities! The Go Global day is a great way to engage the community and learn more about global issues in a creative and fun environment. African Initiatives needs volunteers to help with designing, planning and delivering workshops and activities at these events. This is a great opportunity for you to learn more about global issues and ways to share these with communities in Bristol. *********************************************************************** We have now confirmed the dates for our final Go Global events, so if you are interested in getting involved please get in touch! **Saturday 2nd October – Community Action Day @ St. Werburghs Community Centre, Horley Road, Bristol **Saturday 30th October – Community Action Day @ The Withywood Centre, Queens Road, Bristol. **Wednesday 13th October & Tuesday 2nd November – Go Global School Days, Bristol. *********************************************************************** Why get involved? Being a part of the Go Global Project will enable you have a broader perspective on the most pressing global issues the world is facing today. You will be able to think for yourself, be more aware of the world we live in and share ideas about issues that are important to you and your community. Since you will be working with other volunteers and helping to plan and deliver workshops/activities, you’ll be able to develop your communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills and get a foot in the door to the charity sector. Oh and yes, you will be meeting lots of new and interesting people, making lots of friends and having loads of fun! For more information about the work of African Initiatives, both the U.K and abroad, please visit www.african-initiatives.org.uk How to Apply:  Contact Sian Lamprey at sian@african-initiatives.org.uk for more information. All volunteers working with children or young people will be required to complete a CRB check for African Initiatives. Closing Date:  25 Oct 2010 - 09:00

Organisation Name:  Youth Moves (Positive Futures) Contact Name:  Alistair Dale Contact Phone:  0773 664 0936 or 0117 377 2641 Postal Address:  The Park Daventry Road Knowle Bristol BS4 1DQ Contact Email:  alistair.dale@bristol.gov.uk Organisation Website:  http:// Volunteer or non-salaried position (free):  0 Your Membership Status:  Full Member 490 Purchase order number:  VOS1 Your Ref:  YM 004 Details:  21 hours per week – times to be agreed with successful candidate but a large proportion of the hours will be after-school and evenings (2-10pm) Description:  Female staff team member(s) required to further develop our work with young people particularly young women and girls. Youth Moves is the lead organisation for youth work in the wards of Knowle, Filwood, Hengrove and Windmill Hill, is based at The Park and delivers open access youth club sessions, detached street-based work, work in schools and alternative education provision and specific project work focussing on target groups or issues young people may face growing up. As part of the project we have Positive Futures funding from the Home Office, which is given with the aim of engaging young people aged 10-19 and seeing the importance of building strong relationships between young people and adults as the most positive and lasting way to affect change in deprived and disadvantaged neighbourhoods. The project has been running since 2001, is based in the middle of the community we serve, and we are looking for some outstanding people to help develop the organisation further. We offer the chance to work with some of the most amazing young people in Bristol, access to fantastic training, flexible working, a great staff team and network of partners to support our programmes. The main aims of the post would be to: · Develop a programme of activities to engage young women and girls specifically · Support development of our Community Space Challenge environmental project · Plan, deliver and develop sports, arts, media and educational based activities and programmes to engage with young people through work within schools and other educational establishments, · As above but during evenings, weekends and school holiday programmes and with partners from Youth Work team · Support staff within the team and our pool of volunteer staff · Develop plans for individual young people to help them achieve better outcomes · Develop our partnership working all with the aim of ensuring young people reach their full potential. How to Apply:  To request an application form please contact us on one of the numbers below or via email.For an initial discussion about the role please contact us on the Positive Futures office no: 0117 377 2641 Call Alistair Dale direct on 0773 664 0936 Email: alistair.dale@bristol.gov.uk Compensation Min:  20 591 Compensation Max:  23 485 Closing Date:  19 Sep 2010 - 23:59

Organisation Name:  African Initiatives Contact Name:  Kate Abbott Contact Phone:  0117 915 0001 Postal Address:  African Initiatives Brunswick Court Brunswick Square Bristol BS2 8PE Contact Email:  info@african-initiatives.org.uk Organisation Website:  http://www.african-initiatives.org.uk Volunteer or non-salaried position (free):  Volunteer or non-salaried position (free) Your Membership Status:  Full Member 9 Details:  Job Location: Bristol UK Position: Voluntary Hours: 4 board meetings per year + annual reports, account and regular cheque signing Description:  African Initiatives is a social justice organisation working with communities in Africa to build their knowledge and ability to address their needs and access their rights. African Initiatives supports partners to empower marginalised people to fully participate in decisions that affect their lives. Overall Purpose of the post: To maintain an overview of African Initiatives’ affairs, overseeing the organisation’s financial viability and ensuring that proper financial records and procedures are maintained. Key Duties •Determine the overall direction and development of the charity through good governance and clear strategic planning and to promote and develop the charity in order for it to increase its efficiency and effectiveness •Maintain sound financial management of the charity’s resources, ensuring that expenditure is in line with the organisations’ objects and that its investment activities meet accepted standards and policies •Ensure African Initiatives is compliant with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations. •Oversee, approve and present budgets, accounts and financial statements •Ensure that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place and that the accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by funders and the relevant statutory bodies, e.g. The Charity Commission and/or the registrar of companies. •Monitor any investment activity and ensuring its consistency with African Initiatives’ policies and legal responsibilities. •Contribute actively to the board of trustees' role in giving firm strategic direction to African Initiatives, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets. •Keep the board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities. •Contribute to the fundraising strategy of African Initiatives. •Ensure that African Initiatives has an appropriate reserves policy. •Support and liaise with paid staff about financial matters, including regularly signing cheques. •Advise on the financial implications of African Initiatives’ strategic plans. •Ensure equipment and assets are adequately maintained and insured. Person Specification: Treasurer, Board of Trustees •Financial qualifications and experience: Certified Accountant •Local to the Bristol area •An understanding of and a commitment to African Initiatives, its purpose and its work Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort. •Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship •A broad experience of good governance in business, the public sector or not-for-profit organisations and an understanding of the governance of charities and the duties and responsibilities of trustees •Experience of charity finance and fundraising •A commitment to act solely in the best interest of the organisation, without regard to personal interest or benefit •Strategic vision and the ability to focus on practical issues •Good, independent judgement •The necessary time to be an effective trustee, including participating in African Initiatives’ events and fundraising strategy •Ability to work effectively as a member of a team •The skills to analyse proposals and examine their financial consequences •Willingness to be available to staff for advice and enquiries on an ad hoc basis •Experience of leadership and board level decision making •Experience of wider financial issues and specific skills in audit and risk management •An understanding of international issues and knowledge of the aims and purposes of African Initiatives and issues facing the organisation How to Apply:  To Apply: Application is made through the submittal of a Curriculum Vittae and a covering letter of no more than 2 pages. Please send CVs and covering letters to: info@african-initiatives.org.uk Your covering letter should outline why you would like the job, what you think you would bring to African Initiatives and your relevant achievements, showing concrete evidence of skills and experience based on the person specification below. Closing Date:  15 Dec 2010 - 17:00

Organisation Name:  Age Concern Bristol Contact Name:  Thomas Knoedler Contact Phone:  0117 929 7537 Postal Address:  Age Concern Bristol Canningford House 38 Victoria Street Bristol BS1 6BY Contact Email:  thomasknoedler@ageconcernbristol.org.uk Organisation Website:  http://www.ageconcernbristol.org.uk Volunteer or non-salaried position (free):  0 Your Membership Status:  M Purchase order number:  Lunch Club Details:  7 hours per week 6 month pilot scheme Description:  Age Concern Bristol is a local independent Charity that helps older people to live as independently as possible through the provision of a range of support services. This is an exciting, community based project, supported by Age Concern Bristol. The post holder will be responsible for co-ordinating the running of a new lunch club based in Stockwood, managing and developing a team of volunteers, collecting and banking of weekly money and any administration duties in relation to this post. How to Apply:  Please contact Thomas Knoedler at Age Concern Bristol if you are interested in applying for this post. AGE CONCERN BRISTOL Canningford House, 38 Victoria Street, BRISTOL BS1 6BY Telephone No: 0117 929 7537 Email: thomasknoedler@ageconcernbristol.org.uk Interviews: Thursday 23rd September 2010 Compensation Min:  8.64 p/h Closing Date:  27 Aug 2010 - 17:00

Organisation Name:  North Bristol Advice Centre Contact Name:  Carol Sage Contact Phone:  0117 9515751 Postal Address:  2 Gainsborough Square Lockleaze Bristol BS7 9XA Contact Email:  carol@northbristoladvice.org.uk Organisation Website:  http://www.northbristoladvice.org.uk Volunteer or non-salaried position (free):  0 Your Membership Status:  Full M Carol Sage Details:  21 hours per week Description:  We are looking for an experienced Debt Caseworker to deliver debt advice sessions and take on casework. You will need recent experience in specialist debt advice and up to date knowledge of welfare rights advice. How to Apply:  Ring 0117 9515751 Email carol@northbristoladvice.org.uk www.northbristoladvice.org.uk Compensation Min:  25,480 (pro rata) Closing Date:  10 Sep 2010 - 12:00

Organisation Name:  Bristol Debt Advice Centre Contact Name:  Rhianne Cotterill or Cathie Sales Contact Phone:  0117 9543544 Postal Address:  48-54 West Street St Philips Bristol BS2 0BL Contact Email:  energy@bdac.org.uk Organisation Website:  http://www.bdac.org.uk Volunteer or non-salaried position (free):  Volunteer or non-salaried position (free) Your Membership Status:  m Your Ref:  EAP/VOSA Details:  We are looking for volunteers who could support the project for a few hours every week for a minimum of six months. Description:  Their role would be to assist with a range of administrative tasks for the Energy Advice Team at both the office and at various outreach locations and to support self-help charitable workshops, coffee mornings and home visits. How to Apply:  Please send CV to Rhianne Cotterill and Cathie Sales or contact them for more details on: 0117 9543544 or e-mail: energy@bdac.org.uk Closing Date:  30 Sep 2010 - 12:00

Organisation Name:  Cabot District Scouts Contact Name:  Steve Smith Contact Phone:  07855 961864 Postal Address:  98 Westover Road Westbury on Trym Bristol BS9 3LP Contact Email:  dc@cabotscouts.org.uk Organisation Website:  http://www.cabotscouts.org.uk Volunteer or non-salaried position (free):  Volunteer or non-salaried position (free) Details:  This role will suit a skilled manager, with or without prior experience of scouts. The Group Scout Leader is the senior volunteer within a scout group, leading the team of adults who run the group. This is a voluntary role. There are no fixed hours, though the commitment required will usually be of the order of 5-10 hours per week, at times to suit the individual. The initial appointment is for two years. Description:  The 26th Bristol Scout Group in Westbury on Trym is a large, successful and thriving group, providing exciting, adventurous activities to over 150 boys and girls aged 6-14. The group is currently celebrating its centenary, and the current Group Scout Leader is stepping down. The group has a large team of skilled and experienced adult leaders, who provide a weekly programme of activities for it's members. However, for the long term success of the group, great management is as important as great people on the front line. The role of Group Scout Leader breaks down into three main areas : 1) Act as line manager for the adults in the group, ensuring that recruitment, induction, training and reviews are carried out. 2) Oversee the programmes delivered across the group, ensuring that sections work together, and the high quality is maintained. 3) Develop and manage a long-term plan for the group, ensuring that it remains successful and develops into the future If you are a skilled manager, who can lead an organisation, and work with a range of people, and if you can spare the time to make a difference for young people, then this role could be for you. Prior experience of scouting would be helpful, but certainly isn't essential - the current team of leaders at the group have over 200 years' experience between them! How to Apply:  Please call or email Steve Smith on 07855 961864 or dc@cabotscouts.org.uk to arrange an informal discussion. Closing Date:  31 Dec 2010 - 18:18

Organisation Name:  St Werburghs Centre Contact Name:  Goska Ong Contact Phone:  0117 955 1351 Postal Address:  Horley Road St Werburghs Bristol BS2 9TJ Contact Email:  office@stwerburghs.org.uk Organisation Website:  http://www.stwerburghs.org.uk Volunteer or non-salaried position (free):  Volunteer or non-salaried position (free) Your Membership Status:  member n/a Purchase order number:  n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Your Ref:  energy Details:  Part time Volunteer opportunity - to work on our Energy Saving Scheme. Once a week to start with and one hour monthly thereafter to update the data and charts. Description:  The role will involve: Collecting and inputting data onto excel spreadsheets Presentation of outcomes using description and charts Liaising with the Centre staff How to Apply:  For an application form please e-mail office@stwerburghs.org.uk or telephone Goska Ong on 0117 9551351 Closing Date:  27 Aug 2010 - 12:00

Organisation Name:  St Werburghs City Farm Contact Name:  Jackie Sullivan Contact Phone:  0117 9428241 Postal Address:  St Werburghs City Farm Watercress Road St Werburghs Bristol BS2 9YJ Contact Email:  volunteer@swcityfarm.co.uk Organisation Website:  http://www.stwerburghs.org.uk Volunteer or non-salaried position (free):  Volunteer or non-salaried position (free) Your Membership Status:  FULL 426 Your Ref:  HT Volunteer Group Leader Details:  To lead small groups of volunteers from the local community on specific gardening tasks at the community garden, as requested by the Horticultural Training Manager and/or the Horticultural Trainer. Description:  Responsibilities include: Health and Safety of community garden volunteers Risk assessment of specific gardening activities Provide training in basic gardening in a tidy condition and for cleaning and returning all tools to the tool shed at the end of each volunteering session. Typical gardening includes weeding sloping banks, pruning trees and shrubs, clearing overgrown areas, repairing paths and steps and general tidying up as requested. How to Apply:  Please email volunteer@swcityfarm.co.uk for further information and/or application form. Closing Date:  30 Sep 2010 - 23:00

Organisation Name:  St Werburghs City Farm Contact Name:  Jackie Sullivan Contact Phone:  0117 9428241 Postal Address:  St Werburghs City Farm Watercress Road St Werburghs Bristol BS2 9YJ Contact Email:  volunteer@swcityfarm.co.uk Organisation Website:  http://www.stwerburghs.org.uk Volunteer or non-salaried position (free):  Volunteer or non-salaried position (free) Your Membership Status:  FULL 426 Your Ref:  HT Volunteer Details:  We are looking for local volunteers to help with St Werburghs City Farm Community Garden. Responsibilities will include weeding, pruning, and other genreal gardening jobs as instructed by the Community Gardening Group Leader. Description:  Typical gardening will include weeding sloping banks, pruning trees and shrubs, clearing overgrown areas, repairing paths and steps and general tidying up as requested. How to Apply:  Please email volunteer@swcityfarm.co.uk for further details and/or a volunteers application form. Closing Date:  30 Sep 2010 - 23:00

Organisation Name:  Bristol Crisis Service for Women Contact Name:  Jenna Spink Contact Phone:  Office/Admin: 0117 927 9600 Postal Address:  Bristol Crisis Service for Women PO Box 654 Bristol BS99 1XH Contact Email:  bcsw@btconnect.com Organisation Website:  http://www.selfinjurysupport.org.uk/ Volunteer or non-salaried position (free):  Volunteer or non-salaried position (free) Your Membership Status:  F M Your Ref:  Trustee Details:  The Bristol Crisis Service is a charity run by women set up for women and girls who self injure. It offers both a helpline and text and email service for women to use. We are looking to appoint new trustees to join our team. The post is voluntary. It involves attending monthly management meetings to make decisions about the charity. We are looking for somebody who has an interest in the charity and its mission statement. The role means that you will be involved in Make and decide policy with the Management Committee, monitor finances, ensure that the charity is run within the rules and conditions of the Charities Commission, support, manage and develop the vision and work of the organisation and its service, communicate with employees, support the servies that are offered, make sure training continues, help maintain the Charities profile both formally and informally, assist with fund-raising, attend events and conferences and obviously attend regular trustee meetings. Description:  We are looking for people with a variety of skills that include: • Organisational skills • Finance expertise, accountancy skills • Linking the corporate and charitable world • Legal – knowledge of charity law, employment, regulation issues • Personnel skills • Therapeutic input • High profiler, fund raiser, business world • Networking • Trustees from a variety of ethnic groups • A passion and interest in the charity and services it offers How to Apply:  To apply for the position please contact the Bristol Crisis Service for Women directly on: Bristol Crisis Service for Women PO Box 654 Bristol BS99 1XH Office/Admin: 0117 927 9600 Or contact Jenna Spink (Trustee) on 07793205523. Closing Date:  30 Dec 2010 - 12:00

Organisation Name:  The City Academy Bristol Contact Name:  Kathryn Whitehead Contact Phone:  0117 902 3839 Postal Address:  The Old Co-op, 42 Chelsea Rd, Bristol, BS5 6AF Contact Email:  kathrynwhitehead@ymail.com Organisation Website:  http://www.cityacademybristol.org Volunteer or non-salaried position (free):  0 Your Membership Status:  Full FM The City Academy Bristol, Russell Town Avenue, Bristol, BS5 9JH Sarah McClean 0117 954 2829 recruitment@cityacademy.bristol.sch.uk Details:  Required to start September 2010; Casual Contract; Up to 8 hours per week, Term Time Only Description:  The Beacon Centre requires tutors qualified to teach Level 2 courses in the following vocational areas: NCFE Level 2 Award in Developing Skills for Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools NCFE Level 2 Certificate for Working in the Health Sector Full NVQ Level 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Full NVQ Level 2 in Pre-School Practice Some of these courses will be taught in parallel with an ESOL or Literacy qualification. How to Apply:  If you have enthusiasm and commitment to really making a difference, download an application pack from our website at http://www.cityacademybristol.org. Alternatively you can request a pack on 0117 902 3839. For an informal discussion please contact Kathryn Whitehead or Carla Ballin at The Old Co-Op on 0117 902 3839. Compensation Min:  25 per hour Closing Date:  25 Aug 2010 - 12:00

Organisation Name:  Orange Street Creative Studios Contact Name:  Maggie Waldon Contact Phone:  0117 924 3561 Postal Address:  9 Orange Street Bristol Contact Email:  orangest@scout-enterprises.co.uk Organisation Website:  http://www.orangestreet.org.uk Volunteer or non-salaried position (free):  Volunteer or non-salaried position (free) Details:  This is a full time opportunity, available Wednesday – Friday, 10am – 4pm Description:  Orange Street Creative Studios are looking for a group of volunteers aged 16 – 25 to help create a collection of textile work to use in community projects. We will teach you basic textile skills such as felt making, jewellery, patchwork and embroidery. The work created will explore themes of home, history and hope for an exhibition in September, as well as some outreach workshops in the community. We encourage our volunteers to take a leading role when designing workshops, so if you have a workshop you would like to run please let us know. We also aim to encourage our volunteers to help plan and facilitate art workshops out in the community. How to Apply:  For more information please phone us on 0117 9243561 or e-mail us at orangest@scout-enterprises.co.uk. Closing Date:  19 Oct 2010 - 12:00

Organisation Name:  The City Academy Bristol Contact Name:  Jennifer Hendry Contact Phone:  0117 935 1471 Postal Address:  The City Academy, Bristol Russell Town Avenue Bristol BS5 9JH Contact Email:  beacon_centre@yahoo.co.uk Organisation Website:  http://www.cityacademybristol.org Volunteer or non-salaried position (free):  0 Your Membership Status:  Full M Sarah McClean 0117 954 2829 recruitment@cityacademy.bristol.sch.uk Details:  18.5 hours per week, All Year Round; 6 months probationary period; Fixed Term Until June 2011 Description:  This post will be responsible for the effective management of the Beacon Learning and Employment Services (LES) finances and related finance systems. The post holder will ensure that all finance systems run smoothly and efficiently. They will support budget-holders in budget management, as well as working with senior management on the development of overarching budgets, cash flows, and fundraising proposals. How to Apply:  For full job details please go to www.cityacademybristol.org Compensation Min:  10,750 Closing Date:  9 Sep 2010 - 12:00