Volunteer for 'Go Global' Project

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Job-type: 
Organisation Name: 
African Initiatives
Contact Name: 
Sian Lamprey
Contact Phone: 
0117 915 0001 or 0117 916 6452
Postal Address: 
Brunswick Court Brunswick Square Bristol BS2 8PE
Contact Email: 
sian@african-initiatives.org.uk
Organisation Website: 
http://www.african-initiatives.org.uk
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Volunteer for various events and workshops at schools and in the community throughout October and November. Hours/days vary. Volunteers are encouraged be invlolved in the planning of events as well as delivering them on the day.
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Are you interested in global issues and what you can do to make the world a better place?

Would you like to develop ways to engage your community on things that matter to you, or help develop young people’s understanding of global issues?

If the answer is yes then you might be interested in volunteering with Go Global, an exciting project run by Bristol based charity African Initiatives!

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What’s it all about?

'Go Global' is a creative and innovative project working with schools, local communities and volunteers looking at global issues. It is a year long project working with 5 schools throughout the year and culminating with a day of global workshops at each school. Groups of students make their way around the "life-sized board game” through different workshops/experiences, each with authentic materials and props, and using specially designed "passports" to complete the game.

Another part of the Go Global project are Community Action Days, which are FREE and open to everyone! By using the community environment as the base for a day of interactive learning, everyone in the community is welcome to come along, share their thoughts and join in with the fun activities! The Go Global day is a great way to engage the community and learn more about global issues in a creative and fun environment.

African Initiatives needs volunteers to help with designing, planning and delivering workshops and activities at these events. This is a great opportunity for you to learn more about global issues and ways to share these with communities in Bristol.

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We have now confirmed the dates for our final Go Global events, so if you are interested in getting involved please get in touch!

**Saturday 2nd October – Community Action Day @ St. Werburghs Community Centre, Horley Road, Bristol

**Saturday 30th October – Community Action Day @ The Withywood Centre, Queens Road, Bristol.

**Wednesday 13th October & Tuesday 2nd November – Go Global School Days, Bristol.

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Why get involved?

Being a part of the Go Global Project will enable you have a broader perspective on the most pressing global issues the world is facing today. You will be able to think for yourself, be more aware of the world we live in and share ideas about issues that are important to you and your community. Since you will be working with other volunteers and helping to plan and deliver workshops/activities, you’ll be able to develop your communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills and get a foot in the door to the charity sector. Oh and yes, you will be meeting lots of new and interesting people, making lots of friends and having loads of fun!

For more information about the work of African Initiatives, both the U.K and abroad, please visit www.african-initiatives.org.uk

How to Apply: 
Contact Sian Lamprey at sian@african-initiatives.org.uk for more information. All volunteers working with children or young people will be required to complete a CRB check for African Initiatives.
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Closing Date: 
Monday, 25 October, 2010 - 09:00