Voluntary Action Camden e-bulletin 24th May 2019

Camden Community Festivals

The results are out and this year over 48 community festivals received financial support from the Council to the sum of £35,000. The grants were awarded by the Council following submissions from organisers and judging by an independent panel supported by VAC. Full details at Love Camden.

Carers’ Week

Carers’ Week is coming soon (9th – 14th June).  Full details are at the Camden Carers website.  Or why not listen to the podcast about Carer’s Week.

The Great Get Together

The Great Get Together, inspired by Jo Cox, is an opportunity to celebrate kindness, respect and all we have in common.  On 21st – 23rd June communities across the country will be getting together to reject divisive politics and bring communities together.  You can get ideas at the Great Get Together website.  Don’t forget to register your event with Camden council.

Childhood vaccination:  What’s important to you?

Healthwatch Camden Community Forum Tuesday 2nd July, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm at 37 Greenwood Place, London NW5 1LB
Take part in a discussion about childhood vaccinations
You do not need to have any medical knowledge to take part. The research team wants to hear about what is important to you and why.
To register contact Shelly Khan, shelly.khan@healthwatchcamden.co.uk  Tel: 020 7383 2402 by 18th June.

Show the Mayor What you Do

The Mayor of London’s Office is working with ConnectSport to show how sport and physical activity are benefiting people across London.  Find out more here.
To take part simply to create a short video on your smartphone about who your organisation is, what you do, where, when and why. You can use existing video. Upload it to YouTube and submit it with a short description at here. It’s the message, not video production, that counts.

Youth Research Projects Launch for 16-25yr olds

Partnership for Young London
On Saturday 15th June, there will be a briefing and training session for two youth research and campaigning projects: #TruthAboutYouth and London Young Researchers. Register attendance at Eventbrite.

CPPEG Open meeting

Tuesday 11 June, 14:00 to 16:00, St Pancras Hospital, Conference Centre.
Presentations on St Pancras Hospital update (design of new inpatient setting); What is patient experience telling the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust? General Practice Patient Participation Groups (PPGs) working with the Adult Social Care team (implementing a new strength based practice model)

Summer Film Project for 14-18 yr olds

At 1A Arts Centre, Holborn Community Association & Somerset House.
For ages 14-18
Saturdays – 15th June through to 20th July (10am-5pm)
Summer holidays (weekdays) – Mon 29th July through to Fri 9th Aug (10am-5pm).
To get involved go to the webpage or email 1aarts@holborncommunity.co.uk

Get Involved with a Summer Carnival Arts Project

We are inviting people of all ages to collaborate to make music, costumes, props and gigantic puppets to perform in 4 carnival parades in London
Workshops run every Tuesday 2.30 to 4.30 at Cressfield Sheltering residence for older people at 1 Cressfield street and on Wednesday 2.30 to 4.30, when students from local schools also take part in the workshops.
On the week of half term we will run a drumming workshop at Map Studio Cafe at 46  Grafton Road  2-4pm, then costumes and puppet making on Tuesday 28th at 10.30 to 12.30 and another one on Friday 31st at 2-4. Call Julia on 07960550982 for more information and bookings

Building Bridges and Co-Designing Learning

Monday 3 June 11.00 – 14.30 (lunch included)
Would you like to find new ways to recruit UCL student volunteers? At this event, you’ll work with UCL students and staff to co-create new volunteer roles that both meet the needs of your organisation and tap into the skills and knowledge of students from different academic departments.
To book your place, email John Braime at j.braime@ucl.ac.uk
Or come to the:
Student Led Volunteering Co-Creation Event
For Partner Organisations. Thursday 6 June 14.00 – 16.30
To explore the possibility of co-creating a project with UCL students, register your interest

See the Funding pages on VAC’s website for all the latest information.

Communities Together- Cohesion Fund

Up to £72K will be available to the voluntary and community sector to deliver activities that promote community cohesion. The fund will be open from 10th June to 1st July for small grant applications of £500-£1,500 with a very quick and simple application process.
Decisions will be made by a grant panel of Camden residents.  Full details about the fund will be available soon.

Shaping Young Londoners Future

The Mayor is looking for project applications that will provide activities that can make a real difference to young people so they feel positive about their prospects; are informed by local knowledge, need and demand and shaped by those closest to the community;  have involved young people in the design and delivery.
More details on eligibility, grants here. Closes 12-noon on 12 July.

Richard Reeve’s Foundation

The Richard Reeve’s Foundation offers funding to support eligible schools and charities that run schemes for disadvantaged people and young people aged up to 25.
aims to support disadvantaged people in the local community who experience barriers to education and training and offers:
Raising Literacy and Numeracy Standards for early years and primary school students.And Progression into Work programme.
Find out more and how to apply at the Richard Reeve’s Foundation website.

Supporting NEET young people in London

Grants of up to £10,000 per-annum are available to charities running projects that support disadvantaged young people, to help them move into meaningful work. Awards for three years of funding are open to consideration.
Full details here: www.skinners.org.uk/atwell

Future Changemakers

The Future Changemakers programme will work with 16-25 year old living in Camden to make decisions on which youth services we fund, putting power into the hands of those who understand the challenges best.
Have a chat with one of the team before starting your application, you can do this by coming along to one of the events or by booking an appointment, email admin@camdengiving.org.uk  We have a range of flexible support available to applicants who need it, including ESOL support, applications via video or interview, just get in touch. Deadline: Mon 3 June Decision: Thurs 20 June

The HS2 Camden Fund

The Camden Fund aims to strengthen the sense of place and alleviate the disruption of the development of HS2 on local people. Aims:
1. A Happier and Healthier Camden
2. A Better Connected Camden
3. A Stronger Voluntary and Community Sector
Closing date: 14th May 2020. Full details at Camden Giving.

Healthy Minds Programme with Mind in Camden

The latest Healthy Minds community programme is now available.  A range of activities are available from VAC, Mary Ward, Mind in Camden, BWA, Good Gym, the Round House and more.  Find out what’s on and how to book.

Training Opportunity for Trustees – Governance in the Voluntary and Community Sector

13 June – 18 July.  6 Thursday evenings 17:30-20:30 in Camden
A short evening course for trustees/management committee members or anybody who is interested in developing the knowledge and skills required to be a member of a governing body in the voluntary or community sector. Ideal for new trustees as an induction, for experienced trustees who want a refresher and for those just starting out as trustees. The course is a partnership between Voluntary Action Camden and Mary Ward Centre.
To discuss the course content contact Kevin Nunan, tel; 020 7284 6557, Email: knunan@vac.org.uk
Full details at the Mary Ward website.To book email Rahul Miah,  Rahul.Miah@marywardcentre.ac.uk tel: 020 7269 6042

Safeguarding Courses from VAC in 2019
(Coming Soon)

More details on the VAC website: https://vac.org.uk/events/

Recovery College Courses

New FREE course at The Recovery College on 18 June: Living Well with a Long Term Condition.
Full details of this and all courses and how to book at the C&I Recovery College web page.

Cultural Competence Training

Nafsiyat Intercultural Therapy Centre one-day workshop on Cultural Competence. Aimed at counsellors/therapists who would like to strengthen their practice in this area. Sunday 16th June.  Book here.

Ageing Better in Camden’s Learning Seminars

Wednesday 12th June
10am-11am ‘An ordinary conversation’ – what works in street outreach?
11.15am-12.15pm ‘Connecting men to their communities’
Age UK Camden, Tavis House, 1-6 Tavistock Square WC1H 9NA
These free seminars explore the impact of outreach work with older people in Camden and/or the research we have carried out with men. The seminars aim to give you an overview of the research we have completed, followed by a QandA. RSVP ageingbetterincamden@ageukcamden.org.uk by Wednesday 29th May 2019. Spaces will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Free English Classes through Gardening and Cooking

Fridays 10.30 to 12.30 until 12 July at Skip Garden, Tapper Walk, N1C
Book at hello@speak-street.com tel: 020 3637 9668

From almshouses to pensioners action groups: The history of voluntary action for and by older people

Saturday, 15th June 2019 10.00 – 5.00
King’s College London, Bush House, South East Wing, 300 Strand, WC2R
Registration fee: £25 for members of VAHS (2018-19 and 2019-20) and £30 for non-members. Register via Eventbright:

Art Therapy Group for Parents

A safe and supportive weekly drop-in group facilitated by an Art Therapist. Come and join us to express yourself with a variety of art materials
Friday mornings 9.30 – 11am (during Camden school term-times).
Elfrida Rathbone Camden, 7 Dowdney Close, NW5 2BP
Creative Therapist Rosanna: rosanna@elfridacamden.org.uk / 020 7424 1639

Made of Money – Two Day Facilitator Training

Wed 10th and Thurs 11th July
Help people on low income talk about money and its impact on their lives. It is designed to improve people’s confidence, communication and control around money through interactive activities, discussions and resources.
More information and to book: http://tinyurl.com/y6he828q
Or contact: Mostofa – mostofauddin@qsa.org.uk or 0208 983 5046

Arts workshops for young people and older community members (May to September)

Arts workshops for young people and older community members across Kentish Town.  Workshops will be happening at local sites and have  been devised in collaboration with North London Cares, Free Space Project at Kentish Town Health Centre and Queens Crescent Community Association.
We would like to hear from both groups and individuals interested in taking part.
To register interest and receive more information email Leo Smith: info@cskx.org  020 8001 5357 / www.cskx.org

VAC seeks Treasurer

If you would like to lead on financial oversight and strategy at Camden’s umbrella organisation for the voluntary sector we would love to hear from you.  In the first instance contact Kevin Nunan, Interim Executive Director, for further information: knunan@vac.org.uk

Elfriday Rathbone Camden has two Vacencies

SEN English and Personal Development Tutor
Hours: 16 hours per week TERM TIME ONLY (Tues and Wed, preferably)
Salary: £10,506 including holiday pay (£26,871 pro rata)
Elfrida Rathbone Camden (ERC) is seeking to appoint a tutor to work with learners attending our OFSTED registered Leighton College, a small and person-centered FE provision for young people aged 16-25 with mild to moderate learning disabilities.
SEN Sports Tutor
Hours: 4 hours per week, 36 weeks a year only
Salary: £2426 including holiday pay (£26,871 pro rata)
Elfrida Rathbone Camden (ERC) is seeking to appoint a tutor to work with learners attending our OFSTED registered Leighton College, a small and person-centered FE provision for young people aged 16-25 with mild to moderate learning disabilities. The tutor will be responsible for delivering Physical Education sessions to 16-25-year olds with mild to moderate learning difficulties.
To apply and for either post and fo a full job description, please go to the website www.elfridacamden.org.uk/work-with-us/. If you have any questions please ring Sousan Luqman on 020 7424 1617 or email sousan@elfridacamden.org.uk. Closing Date: Thursday 6th June, midday (interviews to be held 13th June)

Volunteer with The Felix Project and help end food waste and food poverty in Camden

 The Felix Project collects surplus food from various suppliers and delivers this food free of charge to charities who support vulnerable people in the community. We rely on volunteers to make this operation happen. You could directly reduce food waste and food poverty in Camden by volunteering in the evenings with The Felix Project as either a driver or co-driver.
Get in touch: centrallondon@thefelixproject.org or 020 3034 4365.

Ageing Better Camden seeks Men’s Outreach Worker

18 hours per week 3 days per week, to include Friday Sc9 £24,486 to Sc13 £26,298 pro rata Fixed term to December 2020
Ageing Better Camden is looking for a male Outreach Worker to contribute to a new Outreach project with the ABC Outreach Service, to trial innovative approaches to reaching, initiating contact and engaging with older men across Camden.  A key focus of the role will be to build knowledge of and test and learn approaches to creating and bringing isolated older men together through informal male social hubs such as pubs, cafes, and gyms.
For more details, all documents can be downloaded from our website www.ageukcamden.org.uk or email jobs@ageukcamden.org.uk.
Closing date Tuesday 28 May.  Interviews Monday 10 June

Are you a Qualified Teacher with Time to Volunteer?

The English Network is a Camden run project which links qualified volunteer EFL teachers with Camden residents who need to improve their English language skills. Lessons are taught one-to-one within libraries and other Council buildings in Camden for an hour a week.
This post requires a TEFL qualification, preferably a CELTA or Trinity TESOL certificate, but candidates with a TEFL certificate will be considered if they have previous teaching experience.
To apply contact Sheila Rahman, Sheila.Rahman@camden.gov.uk

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.
We offer 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.
Contact: Mandira Manandhar, Community Links Co-ordinator (Mon, Tues and Thurs) 020 7284 6550/6573 or email: mmanandhar@vac.org.uk

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

Need a Meeting Room near Chalk Farm
Special rates for Camden network events

VAC now has 3 new rooms to hire out for Events/Training, etc. at our new base in the Charlie Ratchford Centre in Chalk Farm.
There is a large room for up to 60 people, ideal for large events.
The training room can hold up to 20 people comfortably for training/workshops
The Lounge is a open area for anything that is not confidential and can hold up to 20 people. Smartboard, level access throughout, reasonable prices.
Rates and full details on the VAC website. Special rates for Camden networks.

Supporting Muslim colleagues during Ramadan

Taking a few practical steps to support Muslim workers during Ramadan (5 May to 4 June) will help to create a workplace where everyone is respected and valued.See tiips from the TUC here.

Want to Share a Skill, Space or Equipment?

Simply add your request to Comoodle Camden, the new local online sharing platform which facilitates sharing for community benefit.

TrustLaw Workshop: Legal Health Check for Charities and Social Enterprises

The Legal Health Check workshop will cover a range of legal topics, including: corporate structuring and governance; commercial contracts; how to protect intellectual property; data protection requirements, etc.
25 June 2019 at City Hall.  Sign up here.

Free Osteopathy Consultations

6, 13, 19 and 20 June
Book a free Osteopathy consultation as part of BCOM’s student exams.
Contact appointments@bcom.ac.uk or call 020 7435 7830.  Nr Finchley Road.

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