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Introduction to Safeguarding for Trustees
Wednesday 9th November: 10am – 11.30am via Zoom
The theme for Trustees Week this year is ‘Making a Difference in Changing Times’. Join us to find out more about a trustee’s responsibilities and ensure your organisation is doing all it can to protect its volunteers, staff and beneficiaries. This virtual introduction session is free for all new trustees delivering services to children, young people and vulnerable adults in Camden.
To register your place, click here
Voluntary Action Forum Report: Delivering the North Central London VCSE Strategy
VAC would like to extend our gratitude to everyone who took part in the Voluntary Action Forum: Delivering the North Central London VCSE Strategy on 21st September.
We have collated a summary of the ideas and issues raised during this session, which explore voluntary sector participation in the new health and care system.
To read the report, click here and follow the link highlighted under ‘Summary’.
Black History October Walk
Tuesday 25th October: 1:30 – 2:30pm
The People’s Museum Somers Town is hosting a lunchtime walk on the topic of ‘Anti-Colonial Routes & Black Radicals’. Led by Professor Esther Leslie, the walk will cover a decolonising history of St Pancras Somers Town. The meeting place is the People’s Museum Somers Town, where refreshments, an exhibition, library and publications can be found.
To register your place, click here
Free Youth Zine Project
24th – 28th October: 12 – 4pm
The People’s Museum Somers Town is hosting a zine project to celebrate Black History Month 2022. Inspired by local Pan-Africanist publication ‘International African Opinion’, workshop participants will gain useful skills in journalism, teamwork and editing. This event is open to young people aged 16 and over.
To register your place, click here
Free October Half-Term Activities for Young People
The Castlehaven Community Association is running four free days of activities from the 24th – 27th October. The Activ8 Zone is for children aged 8-13 and the Re-bound Zone is for young people aged 11-17. Each session will provide a safe & welcoming space for young people to get active, make new friends and try something new. Sessions are run by qualified, DBS-checked tutors.
For more information, click here
Greening Community Buildings Seminar
Wednesday 16th November: 12-2pm via Zoom
Camden Council and the Ethical Property Foundation are hosting a seminar for charities who own or lease a community building. Participants will gain advice and ideas on how to make their building greener and more energy efficient.
For more information, contact Sam Rowe on sam.rowe2@camden.gov.uk
To register your place, click here
Winter Wellness Project
The Elizabeth House Winter Wellness Project supports older council tenants to keep warm and well during the winter. From October 2022, if you are over 65, Elizabeth House can help you access grants and support to keep your home warm, access flu jabs, learn about local activities and more.
For more information, click here
The Kids Network: Volunteer Opportunity
The Kids Network are looking for volunteers to mentor children across North London. The programme matches children aged 8 to 11 with positive role models and local volunteer heroes from the community. Could you spend 1-2 hours a week supporting a child, having fun and exploring London? You will receive training, 1-1 support, networking events, a monthly budget and travel expenses.
Click here to apply.
Castlehaven Food Bank: Volunteer Drivers
The Castlehaven Food Bank is a lifeline for many in the local community struggling to make ends meet. To meet demand, Castlehaven is looking for volunteers with a full driving licence and a car to help deliver food parcels every Thursday.
To find out more, contact carmen@castlehaven.org.uk
Free Arthritis Action Clinic
Central YMCA Club have partnered with Arthritis Action to offer a free Open Clinic to people living with Arthritis. The open clinic provides practical advice on how to reduce the pain of arthritis through self-management and lifestyle choices.
To book your free 15-minute session with dietitian Martin Lau, click here
Central YMCA Club Kids Programme
The Central YMCA Club is running a programme to support children aged 4-13 to develop a broad range of physical, mental and social skills, whilst having fun. Opportunities on offer include after-school sports clubs, swim school and holiday playschemes. Childcare vouchers are also accepted for all these programmes.
For more information, click here
Stratford East Theatre: Half-Price Tickets
Stratford East Theatre is offering half-price tickets for Shakespeare’s comedy Much Ado About Nothing. Please note that this offer must be booked by Wednesday 26th October.
To book, please call the Box Office on 020 8534 0310 or click here and enter promocode TRUELOVE50 at checkout.
Free Research Clinic from UCL
Thursday 10th November: 2pm – 4:30pm
UCL’s Community Research Initiative is hosting their second annual research clinic. Participants will be assigned trainee research consultants, who will help to develop your ideas to create research project briefs. Project briefs can be uploaded onto the Community Noticeboard resource, which is used by hundreds of master’s students looking for a real-world, useful project for their dissertation.
To register your place, click here
UCL Community Research Initiative Showcase
On Thursday 29th September, UCL’s Community Research Initiative hosted a Dissertation Showcase. UCL students and local Community Partners presented their findings after spending the summer working together on a research project. The showcase included a talk by VAC CEO Keith Morgan, who expressed his enthusiasm for the cross-sector collaboration fostered by the Community Research Initiative.
Read more here
Mental Health Alliance: User Involvement Roles
Closing date: 31st October 2022
The Mental Health Alliance is looking for people who would like to get involved in shaping mental health services in the community in Camden. If you are over 18, live in Camden and have experience of using mental health services like those offered by Likewise, Mind and Voiceability, or have experience of primary or secondary mental services, please get in touch.
For more information, contact katja@advocacyproject.org.uk
Likewise Vacancy: Community Development Worker
Closing date: 24th October at 9am
Likewise is looking for a new Community Development Worker to join their team and support their work as part of the transformation of mental health services happening in Camden. A unique and exciting role, they are looking for someone who is passionate about people, has excellent interpersonal skills, and is open to learning.
For more information and to apply, click here
Hillside Clubhouse Vacancy: IPS Employment Specialists
Hillside Clubhouse is hiring 3 new IPS Employment Specialists to join their busy and exciting teams working across Camden & Islington. Have you ever considered working within the Mental Health Sector and supporting people back into paid employment? This is an opportunity to offer ongoing support to people developing the tools and skills required to transform their lives.
For more information and to apply, click here
Camden Council Vacancy: Community Liaison Assistant
Closing date: 27th October
Camden is looking to recruit someone to work alongside stakeholders to help the Council respond to the impact of the High Speed 2 (HS2) construction. You will be participating in a new way of working with a wide range of stakeholders to develop and deliver community involvement and engagement in the HS2 project.
For more information and to apply, click here
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