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Camden50: Exceptional Volunteers Sought for Volunteering Awards; Get Fit With Arsenal; September Lunchtime Volunteering Fair; Outcome’s, Islington Mind LGBT service, annual Open Day; Health and Safety for Marginalized Communities; Writing Better and Effective Funding Applications; Camden Physical Disabilities Forum; Camden Ageing Network Meeting; ‘Introduction to Marketing’ workshops; + jobs, volunteers, events, training, offers and resources.
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Camden50: Exceptional Volunteers Sought for Volunteering Awards
Camden celebrates its 50th birthday as a borough this year. As part of the celebrations Camden are looking for ten exceptional volunteers to receive a certificate and thanks from the Mayor on behalf of the vast number of people who give their time every day to help others. There are ten categories for nominations • Young person (under 18) • Older person (60 plus) • Trustee • New volunteer (started volunteering within the last year) • Long standing volunteer (more than five years) • Volunteer who has overcome a personal challenge to volunteer (perhaps a disability or speaking English as a second language) • Volunteer who has transformed lives • Online/ remote or helpline volunteer • Employee volunteer who volunteers through their workplace • Group of volunteers who have made an exceptional contribution There is also a special award for the most exceptional person who has volunteered in the borough of Camden for 50 years. The nomination form is here: http://camden50.co.uk/camden50-exceptional-volunteers-sought-for-volunteers-awards Any individual or organisation can nominate a volunteer and it is a quick and simple process. The awards are open to anyone who volunteers in Camden, except for Camden staff who may not enter. The judging will be done by an independent panel. The awards ceremony will be on Thursday 19 November 2015 at 6.00pm Camden Town Hall, Judd Street, WC1H 9JE. All are welcome to attend. Please download and complete the nomination form and email it to volunteering@camden.gov.uk. Call or email for further information: 0207 974 6457. The closing date for nominations is 5pm on Wednesday 21 October 2015. |
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NEWS & POLICY
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Local
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Get Fit With Arsenal September Lunchtime Volunteering Fair Outcome’s, Islington Mind LGBT service, annual Open Day Kentish Town Community Centre September Programme Health and Safety for Marginalized Communities Writing Better and Effective Funding Applications 22 September 2015 Camden Physical Disabilities Forum Camden Ageing Network Meeting ‘Introduction to Marketing’ workshops Free training, outings and events for unpaid carers in Camden Camden and Islington Public Health Healthwatch Camden The Camden Capacity Building Bulletin is produced monthly, targeting the community and voluntary sector in Camden. It provides up to date/recently live information and news on funding and training. To access the latest information please follow the Link www.camden.gov.uk/cbbulletin Kingsgate Workshops Trust, The Calthorpe Project, BTEG, One Housing, Sobus, Kentish Town Community Centre, VAC and Camden PA are recruiting. See Jobs and Volunteers section below. Camden Shares. The website for exchanges in Camden. www.camdenshares.org.uk You can join in on Facebook. Like us if you like us. Follow all the Camden Voluntary Sector news on OneCamden on Twitter. You can read more about all of these stories on our news page at www.vac.org.uk/new |
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FUNDING |
See the Funding pages on VAC’s website for all the latest information. The Edge Fund Cycling Grants for London The Jack Petchey Foundation small grants for youth programmes Crowdfunding? Don’t forget to sign up to Funding Central for free email funding alerts. Go to www.fundingcentral.org.uk/ |
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VAC EVENTS |
Health and Safety for Marginalized Communities VAC’s Mental Health Training Programme for BMER groups VAC has a full programme of courses coming up: Click here to find out more. All courses are £25 for members (unless otherwise stated). |
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OTHER EVENTS |
Free Events from Economic Change CIC Urban Harvest St Pancras Community Open Day and Family Fun Day West Euston Community Festival Royal Albert Hall Friendship Matinee 9th October 3pm Camden CCG’s Annual General Meeting Dementia Carers Training Streets of London Music Project Breathing and Empowerment Workshop for Women What makes life good for people with long term health conditions A celebration for World Mental Health Day Deaf Awareness Event Volunteer Management Training New Evelyn Oldfield Unit Research for Action and Influence Course 2015-16 Prince’s Trust Team Programme Made of Money London for All Camden Carers’ Service Don’t forget that Camden TDS run a full programme of course which are subsidised or free for voluntary sector partner organisations. There is a link to a list of partner organisations on the home page. Find more Training Opportunities at www.vac.org.uk |
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JOBS AND VOLUNTEERING |
Kingsgate Workshops Trust Volunteer Opportunity Calthorpe Project seeks Sports Development Manager Moving on Up seeks Intern Age UK Camden seeking Honorary Treasurer One Housing seeks: Organisational Development Officer Job Opportunity Kentish Town Community Centre currently have 2 part time Youth worker vacancies Volunteer Role and VAC to Update Website and Database Are you looking to employ an assistant to help with your care needs? CamdenPAs can help you. Socially Responsible Recruiting Find Jobs and Volunteering opportunities at https://www.vac.org.uk/ |
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OFFERS, RESOURCES & ANNOUNCEMENTS |
Age UK Don’t Cut Care Petition Help Us Help You – Complete the VAC Survey Camden Chinese Community Centre Nursery Camden Consultations FREE VAC Membership for Unfunded Groups: Voluntary Action Camden Small organisations with no paid staff and a turnover of less than £1,500 can now join for FREE. To take advantage of this offer just fill in the membership on the online form here. |