All Time2Share Bristol information and advice on activities can now be found on our official website:
http://www.time2share.org.uk/blogs/bristol/
Please use this new page from now on. There are also similar pages for Bath and North East Somerset on our new site: www.time2share.org.uk
Dear all,
I have been volunteering for time2share for the past six months. I have met other volunteers during the initial induction, but not since then. I was wondering if anyone was interested in a get together/fun day out with the befrienders/children? We have the Funday/AGM coming up in the first weekend of July, but I’m also thinking of another get together the weekend of the Bristol Balloon festival (which is the 7th-10th August). It should be a fun day out with lots of activities for the children to enjoy – and watch the balloons take off! If anyone is intersted, perhaps we could organize a trip on one of the balloons as well for the children who are interested. Please email your interest to Jenny (Bristol@time2share.org.uk) mentioning that you read this post on the blog (or putting it in the subject line). Jenny will then put you directly in contact with me to arrange the details.
Really looking forward to hearing from everyone!
ZM
The latest version of the Titch Hikers Guide to Bristol is now out as a special summer edition (£2.99). We got a free copy in the office, because Time2Share is featured in the guide on page 134. If you’re interested in getting your own copy look at this link: http://www.freedomguide.co.uk/ (this also includes options to buy the other books in the series). Alternatively I can look up details for you using our copy, just email me on bristol@time2share.org.uk or phone into the office (941 5868). If I ever get the time to do it, I may post some of the most useful looking tips here…
To: Time2share
This is a brief note to let you know about the free distance learning training course we are currently providing for the voluntary and not-for-profit sectors.
The Certificate in Interpersonal Skills for Volunteers, run by the University of Wales, Lampeter (
http://www.volstudy.ac.uk) has helped hundreds of people over the years improve their interpersonal skills. You don’t need to be a volunteer to take advantage of this course, everybody can benefit from improved interpersonal skills.At the moment the course is available free of charge for UK and EU residents who do not hold (and are not currently studying for) a degree or higher qualification.
The course is part-time distance learning with no exams. We have monthly start dates and our tutor support is second to none. The course is fully accredited by the University of Wales and can lead to a BA Degree in Voluntary Sector Studies.
If you would like to know more then please visit our website at
http://www.volstudy.ac.uk. Phone us on 01570 424785 or reply to this email.Matthew Scott
The Department of Voluntary Sector Studies University of Wales, Lampeter College Street Lampeter
SA48 7ED
01570 424785
EDCM and Contact a Family are hosting further supporter workshops for Spring 2008. The workshops are designed primarily for parent supporters but all EDCM supporters are very welcome to attend. The workshops will give supporters a full update on the government’s ‘Aiming High for Disabled Children’ programme to transform disabled children’s services. Supporters will learn and share information on how to influence the change programme locally – just as over £400 million of new funding starts to be spent across England in the next three years.
Venue: The Vassall Centre, Gill Avenue, Fishponds, Bristol BS16 2QQ
Date: 28 March,
Times: 10.30am – 2.30pm
We invite all volunteers who have not previously completed induction, and anyone who has said they are interested in becoming a volunteer. Please can you confirm if you are attending and which pizza toppings you prefer? Current pizza opinion is slanting towards vegetarian or pepperoni! Apologies if you have received a similar email through a different e-mail list, or if you have already replied (the number of non-replies was quite high which is why I’m writing again).
All volunteers are required to attend induction, so that you can gain a better understanding of why we do what we do, and we can clarify important issues such as child protection. The induction will also be a great place to meet other volunteers and to ask any questions you may have about volunteering. This induction is unusual because it is a whole day on a Saturday, rather than two Wednesday evening sessions. We are also piloting having a social lunch in the middle of the day, which will include free pizza (courtesy of Herbert’s Bakery). During lunch we will be joined by other volunteers, and you will have a chance to chat to them and gain from their experiences.
These are the details:
Saturday 19th January 2008 10am – 5pm Knightstone House, Portland Street, Kingsdown, Bristol
Bus No.s 20 and 21 drop off on Kingsdown Parade
Bus No.s 8 and 9 drop off on Cotham road.
Walking from the centre – The most direct (but steepest) way is to walk up Marlborough Hill besides the Bristol Royal Infirmary, which brings you out onto Kingsdown parade, turn left and then right, crossing the road, and go up Alfred place (in front of you). Go to the end of Alfred place and turn right and it turns into Portland Street and Knightstone house is on your right opposite the car park for Kingsdown Sports centre.There is street parking available but please observe restrictions.Call me on my work mobile 07966 988 625 if you need further assistance on the day (I now only use this mobile for training, so please do not call this number at other times).
Invite letter to volunteers:
Dear Volunteers This session will cover the essential details you need to know as a Time2Share volunteer. It will increase your awareness of disability issues and ensure you are equipped with the correct knowledge to support you in your role as a volunteer with Time2Share. Please attend the whole day (if you have previously attended half of the induction, you are welcome to attend the relevant half of the day). You can also come just for lunch 1-2pm if you have completed induction already. We will be covering:
Even if you have already started volunteering it is important that you attend if you have not attended the full Induction before. It is also a great way to meet other Time2Share volunteers and keep in touch with your co-ordinator who is always more than pleased to see you! If you have difficulty attending please contact us to let us know. We will be using Knightstone house on Portland street in Kingsdown opposite the Kingsdown leisure centre car park – there is a map on the reverse of this letter. · There is on street parking on the roads (Portland Street, Alfred place). · The nearest bus stop is on Cotham Road south· If you need further information please ring me.· If you get lost on the day ring me on 07966 988625 (this mobile is not normally used). Best wishes Jenny Lyus
Bristol Area Co-ordinator
“We are a group of young people working with the Kingswood Foundation and Ten Sing people to put on a showcase event for youth arts talent in the East Bristol/South Glos areas. We have so far raised over £26,000 for the event so it looks like it will be a big one (‘Lil Chris has been confirmed as a headline act).
The Youth 4 Youth event will be held on the 23rd September at the Kingswood Foundation. The day itself will have two parts. The afternoon will be workshops and a chance for any young people to have a go at dance, singing, graffiti art, circus skills etc. The evening will have local youth bands, comedians, theatre groups, dancers, filmmakers etc. showcasing their talent to an audience of up to 1000 people on a professional stage.
We are now looking for as many volunteers to perform (in any art form), be stewards (to help organise the day and get the event going), technicians, put out publicity (street teams will be handing out flyers, posters etc through the summer) and be on the organising group. If you’re interested please contact Sandy on 0117 947 7948 We need to hear back from you by the 14th August. Check out http://www.myspace.com/youth4youthbristol for more information on what we are after.”
Time2Share volunteers can access BAND training (see http://www.bandltd.org.uk/training.htm). These courses are free with a deposit of £10. Let us know if you would like to attend any of these courses:
| July 2007 | Paediatric First Aid Promoting Self-Esteem in Children Child Protection Creative Skills (music/drama) |
| September 2007 | Dealing with Racist Behaviour in Playschemes BAND Playwork Foundation (Level 2) BAND Senior Playworker (Level 3) Child Protection |
| October 2007 | Paediatric First Aid Assertiveness Stage 1 Dealing with Challenging Behaviour Finance |
| November 2007 | Promoting Self-Esteem in Children Fire Safety Food Hygiene Child Protection |
A couple of you have suggested that it would be nice to meet up as a group. Unfortunately I don’t have enough work time to organise this. It does sound like a great idea though, so maybe you could set a time and place and invite everyone along? I would definitely like to come along.
Perhaps the Watershed would be a good, central place to meet up? What time would suit people? If you decide on the blog, I can email everyone else about it.
The first comment from a volunteer on this blog was about organising a social meet up. If this is a popular idea, you will need to arrange it amongst yourselves but I will try to come (if you’d like me to!). Perhaps you could set a time and place and see who turns up?!
Bristol Ferry Boat Company – www.bristolferry.com 927 3416
Take a boat trip around the Harbourside. You could combine this with a trip to the Industrial Museum (free); the SS Great Britain; the Watershed; the Arnolfini; or the Empire and Commonwealth Museum . See separate entries for details of these other attractions.
Time2Share discount: volunteers travel at child rate e.g. £2.80.
At-Bristol – www.at-bristol.org.uk 0845 345 1235
This is a good venue for a busy or curious child. It is also indoors so perfect for wet weekends. I would recommend only going to one section at a time, and coming back on a separate session to do the others.
You should be able to get into all the attractions free (say you’re a carer and show your Time2Share ID). The child you’re with can get an education rate, this is:
£4.45 for one attraction (e.g. Explore)
£7.50 for two attractions (e.g. Explore and Wildwalk)
£10.55 all 3 (Explore, Wildwalk and Imax)
I have discussed these discount directly with @Bristol, so let me know if they say anything different!
Wednesday 17th January and Wednesday 24th January
6.15 p.m. to 9.15 p.m.
Knightstone House, Portland Street, Kingsdown,
Bristol
This training is for any volunteer who hasn’t yet completed both parts, or who would like to do it again. It is in 2 parts – part 1 on Wednes 17th Jan and part 2 on Wednes 24th Jan.
Email me on info@time2share.org.uk to let me know whether or not you can come, or ask more questions here.
Venue:
see purple star
We generally find it tricky to recruit certain types of volunteers, for various reasons. Do you have any suggestions about how we could recruit:
Perhaps you have links with communities or organisations which could help us in this way? Can you think of any imaginative ways to target these types of potential volunteers? Maybe you have a friend or relative who would be great at volunteering?! As you know we try to match volunteers and children well, so some children end up waiting quite a while for a match. Any suggestions appreciated…
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