VAC is recruiting volunteers to help us in our new building in Chalk Farm
VAC has recently moved to a new home at Charlie Ratchford Centre, Belmont Street, NW1. We are sharing the building with Camden Carers and Camden Disability Action. It is a very busy building with lots of visitors and events.
We are recruiting volunteer receptionists to be the first point of contact for visitors. I You will be an important member of the VAC team of volunteers and staff and will have access to training and ongoing support.
Contact Kevin Nunan at VAC on 020 7284 6557 or knunan@vac.org.uk
Castlehaven Community Association seeks Chief Executive Officer
The current Chief Executive Officer is retiring in April 2019. The new CEO will have significant experience in leading a complex multi-facetted charity. The new postholder will provide leadership and be responsible for the organisation’s staff, facilities, administration and financial management. You will work closely with the board of trustees to develop the organisation’s long-term strategy, budget and business plan and ensure it complies with the law and regulations.
Full details of how to apply at the Castlehaven website.
Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 16th December 2018
Crick seeks Exhibitions Officer
To join the Crick’s public engagement team. It’s a great opportunity to join a young but very ambitious biomedical research institute, working closely with colleagues in the events, community and education outreach teams, as well as collaborating with Crick scientists, to deliver temporary exhibitions in the heart of Kings Cross. Details here: https://bit.ly/2Pzv4UW deadline 16th January.
Family Support Volunteers Wanted
Are you a parent, grandparent or have parenting experience?
Can you give 3 – 4 hours weekly to visit a family with young children who may be going through a difficult time? Enhance your skills with our training, supervision and fulfilling volunteer role
Next Preparation Training Starting: 16th January -13th March Every Wednesday 9.45am to 2.30pm. Certificates awarded & expenses paid
For information pack ring 020 7424 1603email: info@homestartcamden.org or
www.homestartcamden.org.uk
University College London seeks Alumni Volunteer Manager
This exciting new position will lead, develop and deliver our alumni volunteer strategy. Alumni volunteers are involved in a range of activities including mentoring students, speaking at events and organising network groups across the world.
Information on the position is available here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/campaign/work-us/find-your-next-role
Salary: £35,328 – £42,701 per annum Closing date: Sunday 13th January 2019
Elfrida Rathbone Camden seeks Work Experience Support Volunteers
To accompany students from The Leighton College on their weekly work placement. Students typically spend two or three hours a week at their work placement, which can be in a shop, café, garden centre, office or other local venue. We are looking for volunteers who like working with young people to offer a minimum of a half-day a week to supporting a student at their work experience placement. Experience of learning disabilities and/or education would be an advantage but is not essential.
To apply please visit the website
Age UK Camden seeks Care Navigation/Social Prescribing Manager
P02 SCP 35-38 £34,938 to £37,650 pa pro rata for a 28 hour week
Age UK Camden (AUC) are an exciting new service for Camden Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) as part of a social prescribing service for residents of 18 years and over until March 2020.
The service has developed from the Care Navigation pilot which AUC successfully ran for residents 60 years of age and over until Sept 2018.
For further details and an application form visit our website www.ageukcamden.org.uk or email jobs@ageukcamden.org.uk or telephone 020 7239 0400. No CVs, no agencies please.
Closing date: End of day Wednesday 19th December 2018
Volunteer with VAC and develop experience and skills in public health
VAC provide training, and work opportunities for Camden volunteers who can commit 2 hours per week.
Voluntary Action Camden (VAC) is offering free Royal Society of Public Health (RSPH) training to volunteer Health Advocates for Community Links, part of a new Care Navigation and Social Prescribing service in Camden. Community Links Health Advocates signpost residents to community based activities and help with formal referrals where community based activities are needed alongside clinical care.
Volunteers will have access to other health related training, and will be part of a large multi-disciplinary team that meets monthly to develop the service and explore health related issues. After 3 months, active volunteers will have opportunities to take up occasional paid sessional work alongside volunteering.
Placements are in GP practices and other community locations. In return for your commitment to the project, we offer support, out of pocket expenses and other professional development opportunities.
Contact: Mandira Manandhar, Community Links Co-ordinator (Mon, Tues and Thurs) 020 7284 6550/6573 or email: mmanandhar@vac.org.uk |
