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OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY – KIDS ACTIVITY VOLUNTEERS

Description

Prior to the London 2012 Olympic Games, the Olympic Torch will spend 70 days touring the United Kingdom. The Torch will arrive in Sheffield for an evening celebration, on Monday, June 25th. 

During the afternoon of Monday 25th June, Hallam Union is organising activities for international students and a local primary school as part of the city wide Torch Relay celebrations. The activities will be an exciting build up to the evening celebrations taking place in the city centre.  The afternoon activities will include;

• Mini Olympics
• Arts and Craft workshops
• Cultural carnival – culture sharing, costume making
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We are looking for volunteers to help run the kids activity workshops on the day. This could be arts and craft or sports. Along with other volunteers you will plan the activities in a couple of meetings before the event and be responsible for leading the activities on the day. This is great experience for anyone interested in gaining experience working with children.

Commitment

x2 meetings prior to the event (dates tbc)

Monday 25^th June, 12 – 5pm (approx)

CRB Requirements

A CRB is required for this role – this will be issued by Hallam Union.

How to apply

Contact Katy Weston on k.weston@shu.ac.uk or 0114 2255003 for more information and to request an application form.

Please note, we are looking for volunteers to help with the event coordination, running kids sports activities and assisting with some cultural workshops. If you are interested in volunteering in all these areas, please state this when you apply for the role.

• by volunteering
• 4 Apr 2012

From Available, Children, Community, Hallam Union, Olympic Inspired, One-Off, Project, Schools & Education, Sports, Summer 2012, Volunteering

OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY – SPORTS ACTIVITY VOLUNTEERS

Description

Prior to the London 2012 Olympic Games, the Olympic Torch will spend 70 days touring the United Kingdom. The Torch will arrive in Sheffield for an evening celebration, on Monday, June 25th. 

During the afternoon of Monday 25th June, Hallam Union is organising activities for international students and a local primary school as part of the city wide Torch Relay celebrations. The activities will be an exciting build up to the evening celebrations taking place in the city centre. 

We are looking for volunteers to help out with running sports activities in a children’s mini Olympics event. Along with other volunteers you will plan the activities in a couple of meetings before the event and be responsible for leading the sports activities on the day. This will be a fun event and great experience for anyone interested in coaching sports.

Commitment

x2 meetings prior to the event (dates tbc)

Monday 25^th June, 12 – 5pm (approx)

CRB Requirements

A CRB is required for this role – this will be issued by Hallam Union.

How to apply

Contact Katy Weston on k.weston@shu.ac.uk or 0114 2255003 for more information and to request an application form.

• by volunteering
• 4 Apr 2012

From Uncategorized, Volunteering

VOLUNTEERING EVENTS OFFICER – VOLUNTEERING COMMITTEE – 2012/13

Description

Advise and assist individual projects with technical and event planning support where requested. 

Attempt to attends ‘events based’ team project meetings to offer support

Lead and support a team of volunteers to provide technical (via liaison with tech department), set design, and event planning support for Volunteering projects.

Along with support team organise and coordinate one off volunteering opportunities

Encourage good communication and liaison between projects when planning events.

Build and maintain effective links with other projects, Committee teams and external organisations. 

Liaise with stage services and attend training when provided.

Be a member of the Volunteering Standing Committee and provide regular progress reports to them.

Actively fundraise for volunteering

Any other duties appropriate to the role. 

Commitment

Attend fortnightly committee meetings.

Regular one to ones with volunteering staff / Activities Officer.

Attend additional volunteering events (fairs, showcases, socials)

Regular meeting with role specific team to plan and organise events and campaigns

Desirable Skills 

Committed to personal development and willing to attend various training sessions related to role.

Willingness to listen to others and respect their opinions.

Able to work on own initiative and represent student volunteers.    

 CRB Requirements

A CRB is not a requirement but maybe useful for your role. This can be provided by Hallam Union. 

Places Available

1

Sign Up

If you are interested in this opportunity check out the committee elections pack Committee Elections pack

Or to discuss further contact Volunteering at volunteering@shu.ac.uk or call 0114 225 5005.

To nominate yourself click on the link below:

www.surveymonkey.com/s/volunteer-standing-committee-nomination2012-2013

• by volunteering
• 16 Mar 2012

From Uncategorized, Volunteering

PRESIDENT (CHAIR) – VOLUNTEERING COMMITTEE – 2012/13

Description

Oversee and motivate the committee. 

Organise the committee agenda prior to meetings taking place and ensure all members have been included in the process.   

Chair the Volunteer Standing committee at meetings and encourage open dialogue between committee members.   

Act as spokesperson for the Committee. 

Meet regularly with volunteering staff to discuss committee progress and to take down information which can then be disseminated back to individual committee members at meetings. 

Ensure effective communication between staff and committee.  

Attend volunteering staff meetings and volunteering forums where necessary.  

Meet regularly with Activities Officer to discuss committee progress and to take down information which can then be disseminated back to individual committee members at meetings. 

Ensure effective communication between Activities Officer and committee. 

Be a member of the Volunteering Standing Committee.   

Actively fundraise for volunteering.

Any other duties appropriate to the role.  

Commitment

Attend fortnightly committee meetings.

Regular one to ones with volunteering staff / Activities Officer.

Attend additional volunteering events (fairs, showcases, socials)

Desirable Skills 

Committed to personal development and willing to attend various training sessions related to role.

Willingness to listen to others and respect their opinions.

Able to work on own initiative and represent student volunteers.    

 CRB Requirements

A CRB is not a requirement but maybe useful for your role. This can be provided by Hallam Union. 

Places Available

1 

Sign Up

If you are interested in this opportunity check out the committee elections pack Committee Elections pack

Or to discuss further contact Volunteering at volunteering@shu.ac.uk or call 0114 225 5005.

To nominate yourself click on the link below:

www.surveymonkey.com/s/volunteer-standing-committee-nomination2012-2013

• by volunteering
• 16 Mar 2012

From Uncategorized, Volunteering

SPORT EVENT SUPPORT VOLUNTEERS

Description

Help Broomhall raise money for Sport Relief! The Broomhall Centre are planning a fun sports event for families living in and around Broomhall. Money raised on the day will go to Sport Relief.

As a volunteer you will be:

Supervising the sporting events, refreshments, general duties, setting up clearing away.

Commitment

 Sunday 1^st April 2:30pm-5:30pm.

Desirable Skills 

Ability to control and organise.

Have good communication skills.

Essential Skills

Volunteers must have a current CRB

CRB Requirements

A CRB is required for this opportunity. 

Places Available

6 

Type of Opportunity

This is an individual opportunity with an external organisation. 

Sign Up

If you are interested in this opportunity contact Sharon Gill at broomhallcentre@broomhallcentre.f9.co.uk

• by volunteering
• 15 Mar 2012