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Organisation Name:  Alive! (Registered Charity 1132708) Contact Name:  Tim Lloyd-Yeates Contact Phone:  0117 9049413 Postal Address:  15 Victoria Place Bedminster Bristol BS3 3BP Contact Email:  tim@aliveactivities.org Organisation Website:  http://www.aliveactivities.org Volunteer or non-salaried position (free):  Volunteer or non-salaried position (free) Your Membership Status:  M M Details:  part-time, days and hours to suit your schedule (however we do ask that you remain available for at least 4 hours per week), the project is due to start in August 2010 Description:  Alive! is a registered charity based in Bristol which designs and facilitates activity and reminiscence workshops for older people living in residential care. We have recently been granted access to an exciting archive of photographs and images of Bristol down the ages. Our intention is to scan these images and create a digital database available to all, mount an exhibition and invite further submissions from the people of Bristol & Bath. The database will also form the backbone of our future guided reminiscence sessions. If you are able to regularly devote some time to helping us collate, annotate and scan these images, or have expertise in database, image or information management, we would be delighted to hear from you How to Apply:  Please email Tim Lloyd-Yeates, Executive Director, Alive! at tim@aliveactivities.org Closing Date:  30 Sep 2010 - 17:00

Organisation Name:  Youth4Youth @ The Kingswood Foundation Contact Name:  Rhiannon Hunter Contact Phone:  0117 303 0072 Postal Address:  Kingswood Foundation Limited 20 Old School House Britannia Road Kingswood Bristol BS15 8DB Contact Email:  rhunter@kfl.org.uk Organisation Website:  http://www.youth4youth.co.uk Volunteer or non-salaried position (free):  Volunteer or non-salaried position (free) M Details:  For Main Event Festival - 4th September, 2010 Description:  The Main Event is a music and performing arts festival which showcases the very best of Bristol’s home-grown talent. Organised by Youth4Youth, this year’s festival will be held on 4th September, at the Kingswood Foundation. Currently Bands, Rappers, Singers, Dj’s, Performers, Visual & Digital Artists, Photographers, Filmmakers, Volunteers and Stewards are being sought. Youth4Youth is run by young people for young people and has won the 2009 Philip Lawrence Award and Diana award of excellence amongst numerous other accolades. Deadlines for applications 22nd July. How to Apply:  If you would like to get involved then visit www.youth4youth.co.uk and download an application form. Closing Date:  22 Jul 2010 - 17:00

Organisation Name:  'Our Place' Community Group Contact Name:  Shirley Potts Contact Phone:  0117 9491569 Postal Address:  1 Albert Road, Staple Hill, Bristol BS16 5LA Contact Email:  Shirley.Potts@southglos.gov.uk Organisation Website:  http:// Volunteer or non-salaried position (free):  0 As above As above Terry Dando 0117 9567124 terry.dando@talk21.com Details:  Part-time Development worker. 18 hours per week. £20,000 pa (pro-rata) If you have experience in: Community work (paid or voluntary); Identifying and applying for funding; Identifying and addressing local needs; Multi-agency working; IT and communication skills; Working with a volunteer committee; Promoting the community facility; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Able to organise and work independently; Then you may be the person we are looking for, For further information or an application pack please contact Shirley on 0117 9491569 How to Apply:  In the first instance, telephone Shirley on 0117 9491569 for application pack. Closing date 18th August 2010 Closing Date:  18 Aug 2010 - 12:05

Organisation Name:  Bristol Green Doors Contact Name:  Maddy Longhurst Contact Phone:  07791373483 Postal Address:  c/o 5th Floor Hamilton House Stokes Croft Bristol Contact Email:  maddy@bristolgreendoors.org Organisation Website:  http://www.bristolgreendoors.org Volunteer or non-salaried position (free):  Volunteer or non-salaried position (free) Your Membership Status:  M M Your Ref:  GreenDoors Details:  Volunteers are needed for mornings (9.30am - 13.00pm) and afternoons (14.00pm - 17.30pm) on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th September 2010. Whether you can volunteer for the whole weekend or just one of these shifts we'd love to hear from you. We are also looking for volunteers to help out at various events leading up to the Green Doors weekend including at the CREATE Centre solar-powered fun day on 10th July. We will contact interested people directly about these opportunities. Description:  Take part in a new event for Bristol. Bristol Green Doors is a pilot event supported by the Energy Saving Trust showcasing home refurbishments and ways of living that can make our homes warmer and less energy consuming. Home owners, supported by volunteers, will open their homes and share their experiences with the public on the weekend of 11th/12th September. The weekend will educate, inspire, enable and motivate people to make changes to their own homes and the way they use them to move towards greater energy efficiency, self sufficiency and comfort. The weekend will feature clusters of homes in neighbourhoods centred around hubs such as community centres. These hubs will support the event before, during and after with publicity, displays, energy advice and workshops so providing a stimulating and local context. Open homes and hubs will be dotted across the Bristol area. Volunteers will be teamed up with householders or in hubs in an area as close to them as possible. Ideally volunteers will walk or cycle to the agreed location for the event. Volunteers will be refunded travel expenses where necessary and those working for whole days will be given money towards lunch. Volunteers are covered by insurance policy of English Heritage, Heritage Open Days with which Bristol Green Doors is registered. Because the opportunities are in peoples homes city wide, support for additional access and mobility requirements unfortunately cannot be guaranteed. How to Apply:  Contact maddy@bristolgreendoors.org in the first instance and we'll be in touch with a simple application form. That will be followed up with an informal meeting and thorough induction prior to the event. If you don't have access to email please contact Maddy on 07791373483. Closing Date:  12 Sep 2010 - 14:00

Organisation Name:  One25 Limited Contact Name:  Gill Nowland or Tina Dunne Contact Phone:  0117 909 8832 Postal Address:  The Grosvenor Centre 138a Grosvenor Road St Pauls Bristol BS2 8YA Contact Email:  jobs@one25.org.uk Organisation Website:  http://www.one25.org.uk Volunteer or non-salaried position (free):  0 Your Membership Status:  Full M Sue Hazelden 0117 909 8830 sue@one25.org.uk Details:  Part-time 6 month contract in the first instance with the possibility of renewal. 24 hours per week (normally 11.30 am – 5 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, plus one outreach shift per fortnight outside these times). <cr><cr> Description:  One25 is a registered charity (No. 1062391) with a Christian ethos providing services to women who are at risk or have a history of involvement in street-based sex work. We are looking for a female Drop-In Support Worker to enable us to provide a safe, secure Drop-In space. She will support volunteer teams, service users and visiting external agencies, and work one to one with service users to help meet their immediate and urgent needs. How to Apply:  Please request a job pack, which we prefer to send out by email. Compensation Min:  14,003 pa pro rata (£11.22 per hour, FTE £20422) Closing Date:  19 Jul 2010 - 13:00

Organisation Name:  Penny Brohn Cancer Care Contact Name:  Emily Waller Contact Phone:  01275 370073 Postal Address:  Penny Brohn Cancer Care, Chapel Pill Lane, Pill, Bristol, BS20 0HH Contact Email:  fundraising@pennybrohn.org Organisation Website:  http://www.pennybrohncancercare.org Volunteer or non-salaried position (free):  Volunteer or non-salaried position (free) Details:  Various hours over the Friday, Saturday and Sunday Description:  Penny Brohn Cancer Care has been chosen as the official charity partner for the Bristol Harbour Festival 2010. The Bristol Harbour Festival is one of the best-loved festivals in the South West- and one of the biggest free events in the country with over 250 000 attending the festival every year. This is a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness and vital funds for our services but we cannot do this without the help of a wonderful team of volunteers. Volunteers can work one or more shifts throughout the Festival and we promise you a great weekend. How to Apply:  If you are interested in volunteering for this fantastic event we would love to hear from you by either: Phoning the Fundraising Team on : 01275 370073 or E-mailing us at : fundraising@pennybrohn.org Closing Date:  30 Jul 2010 - 16:00

Organisation Name:  The Children's Society Contact Name:  Gemma Stimpson Contact Phone:  0161 927 4420 Postal Address:  N/A Contact Email:  gemma.stimpson@workcomms.com Organisation Website:  http://www.playyourpart.co.uk Volunteer or non-salaried position (free):  0 Your Membership Status:  Non-member N/A Purchase order number:  6090-01-148 Work Communications Saffron House 6 - 10 Kirby Street London EC1N 8EQ Accounts Payable 0207 492 0000 N/A Your Ref:  S01875/VOSCUR Details:  Part-time, temporary contract for 1 year, 18.5 hours per week Description:  Intergenerational Project Worker £21,909 - £24,958 pa pro rata Part-time, temporary contract for 1 year, 18.5 hours per week Based in Marksbury, nr Bath The Children’s Society is a leading children’s charity committed to making childhood better. We work with children across the country, providing the right support at the right time. We commissioned The Good Childhood® Inquiry; the UK's first independent national inquiry into childhood. Its aims were to renew society's understanding of modern childhood and to inform, improve and inspire all our relationships with children. Building on the success of a partnership with Bath and North East Somerset Council, we’re looking to recruit a part-time Intergenerational Project Worker for a 12 month fixed-term contract. We need a creative person to work with young people aged 10 - 18 and other generations to create more cohesive, safe and happy communities. You’ll deliver sustainable and creative intergenerational intervention for children, young people, and adults including older people. The project aims to help communities improve their perceptions of young people, address fears of anti-social behaviour and supports relationships to develop across the generations. You’ll need a degree or a professional qualification in education, youth and community work, social work, or equivalent, together with experience of working directly with children and young people and older people. Your experience must also include inter-agency working and proven experience of using community development approaches in communities. We’ll provide support, development and an opportunity to be part of a team. We need you to have the confidence to deliver intergenerational outcomes from the outset. CPP Wessex is a well-established project working across Bath and North East Somerset and Somerset. The project works to promote community cohesion within communities, with disabled children, promoting participation especially for young children and with Travellers. As well as a strong commitment to your development, we offer a generous holiday entitlement, a contributory stakeholder pension, childcare vouchers and flexible working. Closing date: 15th July 2009. Interview date: 22nd July 2010. All recruitment documents are available in alternative formats. Please note that CVs will not be accepted. Charity Registration No. 221124 We strive to be an equal opportunities employer How to Apply:  To apply, please visit www.playyourpart.co.uk or call us on 0121 362 8618 quoting ref: S01875/VOSCUR. Compensation Min:  21,909 Compensation Max:  24,958 Closing Date:  15 Jul 2010 - 05:00

Organisation Name:  TACT Bristol & South West Contact Name:  Michelle Raeburn Contact Phone:  0117 927 7725 Postal Address:  32-34 Hotwell Road Hotwells Bristol BS8 4UD Contact Email:  m.raeburn@tactcare.org.uk Organisation Website:  http://tactcare.org.uk Volunteer or non-salaried position (free):  0 Your Membership Status:  Full Member M full member Details:  Approximately 7 hours per month. £150 (includes reading panel papers and attending panel) Description:  TACT is the largest fostering charity in the UK, providing fostering and adoption services. The role of panel members is to review and recommend approval of foster carers. As a panel member you will be required to work in close partnership with TACT and the Area Manager, to deliver the best possible foster care service to children and young people. TACT is looking for two people to join our exisiting fostering panel. We are looking for individuals with health, education or social work background, or individuals who are ex-Looked After Children. How to Apply:  If you are interested please contact: Michelle Raeburn or Elaine Graham for further information. Closing Date:  30 Jul 2010 - 17:00

Organisation Name:  Mencap Pathway Employment Service Contact Name:  Jane Prior Contact Phone:  0117 9655623 Postal Address:  The Vassall Centre Room 8 Gill Ave Fishponds Bristol BS16 2QQ Contact Email:  jane.prior@mencap.org.uk Organisation Website:  http://mencap.org.uk Volunteer or non-salaried position (free):  0 M Purchase order number:  June 2010 The Vassall Centre Room 8 Gill Ave Fishponds Bristol BS16 2QQ Jane Prior 0117 9655623 jane.prior@mencap.org.uk Your Ref:  Job Trainer Details:  1 year fixed term Description:  Mencap Employment Service in Bristol & North Somerset has opportunities for full, part time and sessional hours for Job Trainers Positions will be recruited initially on fixed term basis (pending future funding being agreed). Mencap Employment Service has Job Trainer vacancies for two existing employment projects in North Somerset & Bristol. Having a job can make a huge difference to the self esteem, confidence and independence of people with a learning disability. For you it’s all about the opportunity to help people with a learning disability achieve their potential and gain a meaningful role in their community. You’ll work with an Employment Coordinator and local employers to raise awareness, secure their commitment and identify employment opportunities. From there you will assess the requirements of each role against the skills and abilities of the people that you work with to create person centred employment support. You will work under the operational supervision of an Employment Co-ordinator to raise awareness and secure the commitment of local employers to offer employment to jobseekers with learning disabilities. You will match employment vacancies and identified job opportunities to the skills and abilities of the individuals you support, creating a person centred ‘path’ to employment. Then, after a period of support and monitoring, the employer and employee will work independently of Mencap, with the added security and knowledge that further support is only a telephone call away. You’ll need to be a genuine team player with excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills, together with a committed, flexible approach to the role, with an ability to build good working relationships with a range of local partners and stakeholders from parents and carers to Jobcentre Plus personnel. Previous experience of working with people with a learning disability is desirable although not essential as relevant training will be given. You must have access to your own transport and meet the need to travel to a range of locations in the area owing to the ‘out reach’ focus of the role and for which expenses will be paid. All vacancies over 30 hours per week are open to job share. .For an application pack please email jane.prior@mencap.org.uk Wherever you come from, whoever you are, we want you to contact us. How to Apply:  By email to jane.prior@mencap.org.uk By phone 0117 9655623 By letter The Vassall Centre, Gill Ave, Fishponds, Bristol BS16 2QQ Compensation Min:  15509 (based on 37.5 hours full time) Closing Date:  9 Jul 2010 - 17:00

Organisation Name:  Easton and Lawrence Hill Neighbourhood Management Contact Name:  Tracy Parsons Contact Phone:  01179039975 Postal Address:  The Old Bank 108 Church Road Redfield Bristol BS5 9LJ Contact Email:  officemanager@eastonandlawrencehill.org.uk Organisation Website:  http://www.eastonandlawrencehill.org.uk Volunteer or non-salaried position (free):  0 Your Membership Status:  Full Details:  Salary: £25,146 per annum. Fixed term contract for 12 months to cover sabbatical. 37.5 hours a week, 25 days annual leave. Some evening and weekend work. Description:  Good communications is at the heart of all we do. We need to be able to communicate well with a wide range of people. We are looking for someone who has experience of getting information across to a diverse community in creative and traditional ways . Ideally you will have a good understanding of the Easton and Lawrence Hill communities. You will be organised, reliable, self motivated and a team player. We work hard and we want to do our best for the people of Easton and Lawrence Hill. If you want a rewarding job, working with lots of interesting people and making change happen, then this is the job for you. We want to build a staff team that reflects the diverse community we serve. We positively welcome applications from all communities living and working in the inner city. How to Apply:  Closing date: 5pm Wednesday 7 July Interview Thursday 15 July For an application pack contact Tracy Parsons on 903 9975 or officemanager@eastonandlawrencehill.org.uk (we prefer to send the information by email if possible) Compensation Min:  25,146 Closing Date:  5 Jul 2010 - 17:00

Organisation Name:  Walk the Walk Contact Name:  Ian Lamb Contact Phone:  01483 741 430 Postal Address:  Brook House 88-100 Chertsey Road Woking Surrey GU21 5BJ Contact Email:  volunteers@walkthewalk.org Organisation Website:  http://111.walkthewalk.org Volunteer or non-salaried position (free):  Volunteer or non-salaried position (free) Your Membership Status:  Voluntary/non-salaried Details:  Volunteer your time to The SunWalk Bristol and make a real diffence in the fight against breast cancer! Description:  The SunWalk Bristol is the fantastic 5K, 10K and half marathon power walk taking place at Ashton Court on the 4th of July. The event will see more than a thousand walkers taking their challenges around the city of Bristol to raise money for vital breast cancer causes. There’s going to be fabulous food and drink, entertainment across the SunWalk and brilliant live music from Björn Again. We need your help to marshal around the beautiful City of Bristol, award medals at the finish line, drive our support vehicles, organise the baggage area or take on one of a host of different roles at the SunWalk Village. Whether you’re keen to experience an amazing day this summer or want to donate your time to a great cause, you’ll find we have a rewarding volunteer opportunity for you. So get with the sounds of the ‘70s and make a difference! How to Apply:  Register online at www.walkthewalk.org or call 01483 741 430 to take part! Closing Date:  4 Jul 2010 - 08:00

Organisation Name:  Age Concern Bristol Contact Name:  Tom Knoedler Contact Phone:  0117 929 7537 Postal Address:  Canningford House 38 Victoria Street Bristol BS1 6BY Contact Email:  thomasknoedler@ageconcernbristol.org.uk Organisation Website:  http:// Volunteer or non-salaried position (free):  0 Details:  Salary in line with NJC SCP 19 £19,315 per annum pro rata 21 Hours per week Description:  We currently have a part time vacancy of 21 hours a week with Age Concern Bristol’s Housing Support Scheme. As a Housing Support Worker, you will strive to promote the independence of older people, enabling them to sustain and manage their tenure. Ideally, you will have some experience and knowledge of the issues facing older people and the ability to travel in and around the city of Bristol and the surrounding areas. You will be working alongside a supportive team of people who are based at Age Concern Bristol’s office in Victoria Street, Bristol. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds to apply to work with us. How to Apply:  For an application form please contact: Tom Knoedler at Age Concern Bristol Canningford House, 38 Victoria Street, Bristol BS1 6BY. 0117 929 7537 Closing Date:  14 Jul 2010 (All day)

Organisation Name:  Bristol Debt Advice Centre Contact Name:  Deb Hole Contact Phone:  0117 9543990 Postal Address:  48-54 West Street St Philips Bristol BS2 0BL Contact Email:  mail@bdac.org.uk Organisation Website:  http://www.bdac.org.uk Volunteer or non-salaried position (free):  0 Your Membership Status:  Member m Purchase order number:  898 Bristol Debt Advice Centre 48-54 West Street St Philips Bristol BS2 0BL Carol Alexander-Reid 0117 9543990 carol@badc.org.uk Your Ref:  FCA/V Details:  Part-time 16 hours per week fixed term contract until 31 March 2011 Description:  Financial Capability Advisor required to work with clients tho have reached crisis point with their debts through the provision of face to face money advice sessions. The role will support financial capability sessions and run budgeting workshops/information sessions which focus on increasing participation in financial services. Full details can be found in the Job Description. How to Apply:  Contact BDAC for an application pack: Telephone 0117 9543990 or download from our website www.bdac.org.uk Compensation Min:  11,019 Closing Date:  9 Jul 2010 - 17:00

Organisation Name:  Bristol Debt Advice Centre Contact Name:  Deb Hole Contact Phone:  0117 9543990 Postal Address:  48-54 West Street St Philips Bristol BS2 0BL Contact Email:  mail@bdac.org.uk Organisation Website:  http://www.bdac.org.uk Volunteer or non-salaried position (free):  0 Your Membership Status:  Member M Purchase order number:  898 Bristol Debt Advice Centre 48-54 West Street St Philips Bristol BS2 0BL Carol Alexander-Reid 0117 9543990 carol@badc.org.uk Your Ref:  FIFAS/V Details:  Part-time19 hours per week fixed term contract until 31 March 2011 Description:  Admin Support required for the FIF Project Manager to contribute towards the partnership's purpose, operations and successful delivery of targets. Full details can be found in the Job Description. How to Apply:  Contact BDAC for an application pack : Telephone: 0117 9543990 Or visit www.bdac.org.uk to download from our website Compensation Min:  9,111 Closing Date:  9 Jul 2010 - 17:00

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):  0 Your Membership Status:  Full Member 9 Details:  Job Location: Bristol UK with regular travel to Tanzania and Ghana Hours: 37.5 per week Contract: Initial contract until 31 March 2011 with the possibility of annual renewal from that date Closing Date: Thursday 15 July 2010 Interview Date: The week of 19 July 2010 Start Date: Monday 23 August 2010 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. African Initiatives is seeking a Programme Support Officer to provide: - Programme support to African Initiatives’ Coordinator and overseas partners - Office administration to an existing team of 5 Programme support will enhance the smooth running of work in women’s rights, girls’ education, land rights and sustainable livelihoods. In addition, the role will include coordinating the contract management of African Initiatives’ statutory and institutional grants, ensuring reporting requirements are complied with, as well as providing support to advocacy and campaigning in the UK. The post holder will also manage a large team of volunteers to ensure that they effectively contribute to achieving organisational objectives. How to Apply:  Download an application pack from: www.african-initiatives.org.uk To Apply: Please send a CV and Covering letter to info@african-initiatives.org.uk Compensation Min:  20,000 Closing Date:  15 Jul 2010 - 17:00

Organisation Name:  Terrence Higgins Trust Contact Name:  Ellie Dale Contact Phone:  0117 955 1000 Postal Address:  8-10 West Street, Bristol, BS2 0BH. Contact Email:  ellie.dale@tht.org.uk Organisation Website:  http://tht.org.uk Volunteer or non-salaried position (free):  Volunteer or non-salaried position (free) Details:  Fastest Clinic Receptionist Volunteer Monday evenings - 5pm until 7.30pm Wednesday evenings – 4:30pm until 6:30pm Description:  Introduction to Role: To provide a reception, registration and point of care service for individuals attending Terrence Higgins Trust’s (THT’s) testing clinic which helps service users feel comfortable whilst they wait to be seen by the clinical staff. To work as part of a team ensuring that clinics run efficiently and that clients receive a professional service. The Type of Tasks / Activities you could be involved with: • To open up, prepare and then close and tidy the clinic rooms, reception area and drop in at the start and end of each session • To greet visitors to the clinic, sign them in and explain to them how the service works • To give those attending the service a registration form and, if necessary, assist them in completing the form • To inform clients of the test confirmation service and follow appropriate procedures as instructed • During the registration process, to encourage clients to complete a monitoring form (assisting them to do so if necessary) • To enter client details via the Lilie database and when available to enter sexual history records. • To operate a fair waiting system by managing the flow of paperwork to the clinical staff • When required, to further explain to clients about clinic procedures, the queuing system and how the test is administered • To offer reassurance and comfort to distressed clients • To complement the clinical staff in providing a warm, welcoming and respectful service, during what is likely to be a stressful time for individuals • To provide additional information regarding good sexual health to clients, as appropriate, and to refer to the Health Promotion Team those who have complex concerns Desirable Skills / Experience Sought: • Good spoken and written communication skills • Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality • Attention to detail and the ability to complete routine tasks reliably • Understanding of HIV and the issues that relate to the infection, e.g. the fear and stigma associated with HIV • Knowledge of sexually transmitted infections • Ability to work in an environment dealing with challenging and sensitive issues • Commitment to representing THT in a positive & constructive way Benefits: • Full training provided • Reimbursement of out of pocket expenses where possible • Support and supervision • References given subject to THT policy • Opportunity to develop and update skills and gain new experiences How to Apply:  Contact Ellie Dale, Volunteer Co-ordinator, on 0117 955 1000, or email ellie.dale@tht.org.uk. Closing Date:  20 Oct 2011 - 18:19

Organisation Name:  CRUSE BEREAVEMENT CARE Contact Name:  Ed Johnson Contact Phone:  0117 9264045 Postal Address:  9a St James Barton Bristol BS1 3LT Contact Email:  bristol@cruse.org.uk Organisation Website:  http://www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk Volunteer or non-salaried position (free):  Volunteer or non-salaried position (free) Your Membership Status:  VOLUNTARY m Your Ref:  Ed June 2010 Details:  Voluntary Description:  Cruse Bereavement Care - Bristol and District Area Have you ever thought about becoming a volunteer? Are you a good listener? Do you enjoy working with people ? Bristol and District Area Cruse offers Bereavement training for volunteers. A course entitled Awareness in Bereavement Care is planned to commence in October 2010. This is an accredited course which involves course work, including regular work on a Portfolio, which will become a record of your learning, training and development as a Bereavement volunteer. It can contribute towards accreditation (optional). Closing date for applications 16th July 2010 How to Apply:  Application forms and further information is available from: Cruse Bereavement Care, 9a St James Barton, Bristol BS1 3LT . Tel: 0117 9264045 Or email: bristol@cruse.org.uk Closing Date:  16 Jul 2010 - 16:00

Organisation Name:  Upper Horfield Community Trust Contact Name:  Maria Damsell Contact Phone:  0117 9690011 Postal Address:  UHCT Community Centre Eden Grove Methodist Church Eden Grove Horfield Bristol BS7 0PQ Contact Email:  maria@uhct.co.uk Organisation Website:  http://www.uhct.co.uk Volunteer or non-salaried position (free):  0 Your Membership Status:  Full M Maria Damsell 0117 9690011 maria@uhct.co.uk Details:  Part-time, 21 hours per week funded until end March 2011. Description:  UHCT is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Centre Office Manager to support the Community Centre Manager/Development Worker in the day to day running of the Community Centre; its activities, groups and site facilities. The role will also involve some fundraising as well as volunteer and staff supervision. Some flexibility in hours will be required to suit the needs of the post. You will have demonstrated experience of working within a similar role; be a good team leader; have the ability to motivate others and a strong desire to provide the best possible provision for the Upper Horfield Community. How to Apply:  For further information or to download an application pack please visit www.uhct.co.uk, or email - info@bchf.co.uk or contact Gill 0117 9319772. Closing Date: Friday 2nd July Interviews to be held on: Tuesday 13th July Compensation Min:  20,000 pro rata Closing Date:  2 Jul 2010 - 18:00

Organisation Name:  Bristol Citizens Advice Bureau Contact Name:  Joanne Goldsworthy Contact Phone:  0117 9462561 Postal Address:  Bristol CAB 12 Broad Street Bristol BS1 2HL Contact Email:  joanneg@bristolcab.org.uk Organisation Website:  http://www.bristolcab.org.uk Volunteer or non-salaried position (free):  Volunteer or non-salaried position (free) Your Membership Status:  Full member m Details:  Voluntary 2 sessions of 3.5. hours per week either as 1 all day or 2 half day sessions. Description:  Reception/ Administration Volunteers Bristol CAB is a busy organisation and volunteers play an important part in enabling us to meet the demands for our services. Reception/ Admin volunteers carry out a variety of different roles from meeting and greeting clients, booking appointments, signposting clients, keeping records uptodate, etc. Training dates on Monday 19th and 26th July 10am to 4pm followed by training in the specific roles. How to Apply:  Volunteer Introduction Meeting On Monday 5th July at 10.30am at 12 Broad Street, Bristol. BS1 2HL. The meeting will be for about an hour and we will tell you more about the voluntary roles in Citizens Advice and the training involved. Please email or phone to confirm if you can come along. Closing Date:  5 Jul 2010 - 09:00

Organisation Name:  Bristol Citizens Advice Bureau Contact Name:  Joanne Goldsworthy Contact Phone:  0117 9462561 Postal Address:  Bristol CAB 12 Broad Street Bristol BS1 2HL Contact Email:  joanneg@bristolcab.org.uk Organisation Website:  http://www.bristolcab.org.uk Volunteer or non-salaried position (free):  Volunteer or non-salaried position (free) Your Membership Status:  Full member m Details:  Voluntary for 2 sessions of 3.5 hours each per week. Description:  Gateway Assessor Gateway Assessors are trained to provide a 10 minute assessment interview for clients when they first access Citizens Advice Bureau either in person or on the phone. This enables clients to to understand the different options that they may like to take to resolve their issues. For many clients it is providing information, for others it may be referral for an indepth interview or to other agencies that can assist them. There will be interviews in the week of the 12th July and then a 6 week training course - training dates are Mondays 19th, 26th July, 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd August and 6th September 10am to 4pm each day. After that you will be involved in interviewing clients and further training to complete the course. How to Apply:  Volunteer Introduction Meeting Monday 5th July at 10.30am here at 12 Broad Street, Bristol. BS1 2HL. The meeting will be for about an hour and we will tell you more about the voluntary roles in Citizens Advice and the training involved. Please email or phone to confirm if you can attend. Closing Date:  5 Jul 2010 - 09:00