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Sophie Mellor
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::: Voscur ebulletin - 13 August 2008 :::
Contents:
- Stop Press!
- News
- Voscur Training
- Local Community Diary
- Coming Up
- Regional Events
- Funding
- Noticeboard
- Voscur members desk
- Join Voscur
- Job Vacancies
- Feedback
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Dear Members, Partners and Friends
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Welcome to your weekly Voscur ebulletin.
Please pass this information on to anyone else in your organisation, or friends who may find it useful.
Please add your Events at: http://www.voscur.org/event please do not send us events by email. If you would like help adding your event to the online diary, please contact the Voscur office on 0117 909 9949 or email: mailto:sophie at voscur.org
Post your jobs adverts online at: http://www.voscur.org/view/jobs click on 'post a job' link. Please note there is a charge per job and you will be invoiced at a later date.
If you have any problems posting a job or an event, please contact Sophie Mellor mailto:sophie at voscur.org or phone 0117 909 9949
The ebulletin is sent out every Wednesday. The deadline for getting jobs or events into the ebulletin is 5.00 pm Monday.
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::: STOP PRESS! :::
*** THE VOSCURS - SHORTLIST TO BE ANNOUNCED IN SEPTEMBER ***
Thank you to everyone who nominated for 'The Voscurs', Bristol's newest awards to celebrate the work of the voluntary, community & social enterprise sector. The longlist is up on our website http://www.voscur.org/voscurNominations and a panel made up of a Voscur Rep, Voscur staff member and Voscur Board member will be shortlisting in September. The winners in each category will be chosen by the Voscur Board from this shortlist and they will be announced at the Voscur Annual Conference on 2 October. Watch this space!
::: BOOK NOW! :::
*** NCVO INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABLE FUNDING ***
This one-day interactive workshop is aimed at voluntary and community sector organisations to help them to explore sustainable funding opportunities. The day will include:
> An introduction to the theme of sustainable funding
> An introduction to planning and management
> An introduction to full-cost recovery and analysis
> An introduction to the principles of generating income through contractual work and trading goods and services
> An introduction to loan finance
Held on 16 September (9:30am-4:00pm) at Barton Hill Settlement, Ducie Road, Bristol, BS5 0AX. For more information and to book go to http://www.voscur.org/training/ncvse08
::: NEWS :::
*** SEARCH FOR ROLE MODELS TO INSPIRE BLACK BOYS ***
The Government has launched an initiative looking for Black and mixed heritage men to take a lead in inspiring the next generation of Black boys to achieve and succeed. Males of all ages from a Black African, Black Caribbean or Mixed Heritage background are encouraged to apply to be a national role model - more information at http://www.direct.gov.uk/reach. And read more on the story at http://www.voscur.org/node/3629
::: VOSCUR TRAINING :::
Listed below the next three training sessions. http://www.voscur.org/training
CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE'S SERVICES COMMISSIONING SEMINARS
Date: Thurs 4 Sept (9:00am-12:30pm)
Venue: Windmill Hill City Farm, Philip Street, Bristol BS3 4EA
Cost: FREE
More info at http://www.voscur.org/training#cyps
CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE'S SERVICES COMMISSIONING SEMINARS
Date: Tues 9 Sept (1:00pm - 4:30pm)
Venue: The Gatehouse Centre, Hareclive Road, Bristol BS13 9JN
Cost: FREE
More info at http://www.voscur.org/training#cyps
NCVO SUSTAINABLE FUNDING INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP
Date: Tues 16 Sept 2008, 9:30am-4:00pm
Venue: Barton Hill Settlement, 43 Ducie Road, Barton Hill, Bristol BS5 0AX
Trainer: Sabrina Lee - Voscur
Cost: £30
To book these sessions go to http://www.voscur.org/training and fill in the online form. For further information please contact Rebekah Hacker on 0117 909 9949 or email: mailto:rebekah at voscur.org
::: LOCAL COMMUNITY DIARY :::
*** For many more events, training, courses etc, visit our on-line diary at: http://www.voscur.org/event
>>> Information on how to add your own event can be found at http://www.voscur.org/about/usingwebsite If you have any problems posting an event, please contact Sophie Mellor mailto:sophie at voscur.org
--- THURSDAY 14 AUGUST 2008 ---
BCC COMMUNITY INVESTMENT FUND 2009/10 - BRIEFING SESSION (1:00-4:00pm)
This session will give you more information about the priorities and process of this Bristol City Council grant. Held at The Park, Daventry Road, Knowle, Bristol BS4 1DQ. More info at http://www.voscur.org/node/3417
--- SUNDAY 17 AUGUST 2008 ---
BRISTOL'S GOT TALENT (11:00am-6:00pm)
At Felix Road Adventure Playground, Felix Road, Easton, Bristol, BS5. Win £150 if you can impress the judges! Any age, any act, all levels welcome. A fun day for all the family. To enter send your name, age, act and contact details to: mailto:bristoltalent at yahoo.co.uk or text: 07506 917 389 by Friday 1 August.
--- TUESDAY 19 AUGUST 2008 ---
BCC COMMUNITY INVESTMENT FUND 2009/10 - BRIEFING SESSION (9:30am-12:30pm)
This session will give you more information about the priorities and process of this Bristol City Council grant. Held at North Bristol Advice Centre (The Langley Centre), 2 Gainsborough Square, Lockleaze, Bristol BS7 9XA. More info at http://www.voscur.org/node/3418
--- THURSDAY 21 AUGUST 2008 ---
INVOLVING MARGINALISED & EXCLUDED GROUPS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY (10:00am-4:00pm)
FREE - Held at The Create Centre, Cumberland Basin, Smeaton Road, Bristol, BS1 6XN.This workshop will provide an opportunity for participants to think about working with different communities, engaging with them on their own terms and drawing out their interests regarding environmental projects. More info at http://www.voscur.org/node/3619
--- SATURDAY 23 AUGUST 2008 ---
CYCLE OUT BANK HOLIDAY CHALLENGE (10:00am)
Cycle Out Bristol is the gay and lesbian cycling club. They are holding a bank holiday weekend cycling challenge, cycling the Avon Cycleway in stages. More info at http://www.voscur.org/node/3615
THE ELDERS: WHEN WE CAME TO BRITAIN (12:30-2:30pm)
Shown at the Watershed Media Centre, Canons Marsh, Bristol, BS1 5TX. Free event. The Bristol Black Archives Partnership is pleased to present the screening of this film by award-winning filmmakers, Clive and Lonnie Smith (As It Is TV), which captures the story of the Caribbean elders who came to Bristol in the 1950's and 1960's. More info at http://www.voscur.org/node/3558
JOURNEY, TRANSITION & HOPE (3:00-4:00pm)
Part of the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. At St Stephens Church, St Stephen's Street Bristol BS1 1EQ. Through spoken word, music and dance, the occasion will create a shared space for us to reflect on our histories, honour our journeys and explore how these stories have shaped who, and where we are today. More info at http://www.voscur.org/node/3561
AFRICAN VOICES FORUM LAUNCH (4:00-7:00pm)
At The Malcolm X Centre, 141 City Road, Bristol, BS2 8YH. A memorial lecture and cultural event to celebrate the resistance that our African fore-fathers put up against slavery and the slave trade. Featuring popular music artists such as Sierra Leonean musician Bunny Mack, Celestine and others. More info at http://www.voscur.org/node/3562
AVON INDIAN COUNCIL CELEBRATES INDIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY (7:30-11:30pm)
Avon Indian Council (in conjunction with Saheli Group) celebrates Indian Independence Day. Dinner & Dance with Live Music & Cultural Evening. Held at St. Bonaventures Club, Berkley Road, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8HP. More info at http://www.voscur.org/node/3496
--- WEDNESDAY 3 SEPTEMBER 2008 ---
BCC COMMUNITY INVESTMENT FUND 2009/10 - BRIEFING SESSION (9:30am-12:30pm)
This session will give you more information about the priorities and process of this Bristol City Council grant. Held at Black Development Agency, 5 Russell Town Avenue, Redfield, Bristol, BS5 9LT. More info at http://www.voscur.org/node/3419
--- THURSDAY 4 & FRIDAY 5 SEPTEMBER 2008 ---
THE 2008 NATIONAL LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL & TRANSGENDER HEALTH SUMMIT (all day)
Held at the BAWA 589 Southmead Road, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7RG. More info at http://www.lgbthealth.co.uk
::: COMING UP :::
--- SUNDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 2008 ---
BRISTOL DIVERSE OPEN DOORS DAY (11:00am-4:00pm)
An opportunity to visit places of worship and meet some of the faith communities in Bristol. Organised by the Bristol Multi-Faith Forum in partnership with the Equalities and Community Cohesion Team, Bristol City Council. More info at http://www.voscur.org/node/3623
--- FRIDAY 19 - SUNDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2008 ---
REVOLUTION 08 - YOUTH VOLUNTEERING FESTIVAL FOR 16-25 YEAR OLDS
A volunteering festival being organised by a team of young people with The National Trust. Free and all food is provided. More info at http://www.voscur.org/node/3144
::: REGIONAL EVENTS :::
--- TUESDAY 9 SEPTEMBER 2008 ---
READY STEADY GO - INVOLVING YOUNG PEOPLE IN DECISION MAKING (10:15am-4:00pm)
A free one-day course that introduces participants to a selection of training methods and tools to enhance their skills and knowledge in increasing children and young people's effective participation in decision-making. Held at Bishops Hull, Taunton, Somerset TA1 5EP. More info at http://www.voscur.org/node/3627
::: FUNDING :::
--- FUNDING UPDATES SERVICE ---
New on the Funding Updates page:
>> TALK TALK INNOVATION IN THE COMMUNITY AWARDS - apply for an award of £2,000 for technology related projects and equipment.
>> HILTON IN THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION - grants to a wide range of charities and organisations that support education or health projects for disadvantaged young people.
Go to http://www.voscur.org/funding/updates to see more information on all the above grants.
The Funding Updates page currently holds up-to-date information on over 50 current grants and trusts in the following categories - General Funding, Children & Young People, Environmental, Arts, Health & Wellbeing, Sport, Information Technology and Older People.
--- VOSCUR LOCAL FUNDING DIRECTORY ---
Download it at http://www.voscur.org/funding/local
FunderFinder Sessions on Friday mornings
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FunderFinder sessions for members on Friday mornings with Voscur's Funding Advice Worker, Sabrina Lee.
Please book one of the three 50 minute slots on Fridays - 9am, 10am or 11am.
If you're not free on Fridays then you can come in and teach yourself using the FunderFinder Training program. To book, contact Emma Rice at Voscur.
email: mailto:emma at voscur.org
Tel: 0117 909 9949
web: http://www.voscur.org/funding/funderfinder
NEXT AVAILABLE SESSION IS FRIDAY 15 AUGUST 2008.
::: NOTICEBOARD :::
VOSCUR ONLINE NOTICEBOARD
Got some information you want to share? Free to a good home, help needed, help offered, new services, general announcements etc. Then add your notice to Voscur's online Noticeboard. Go to http://www.voscur.org/view/classified-ads and add your notice and also check out what's 'pinned up' at the moment.
++ CRIMINAL RECORDS BUREAU CHECKS ++
Volunteering England has updated its online information sheets on CRB checks, including new information sheets on 'When To Get a CRB Check' and 'Screening Volunteers'. http://www.volunteering.org.uk/Resources/information/on-lineinfor mationsheets
++ DISCIPLINE AND GRIEVANCE ++
Acas has issued draft guidance to accompany its new Code of Practice on discipline and grievance. http://www.acas.org.uk/index.aspx?articleid=2080.
++ INTEGRATION, ISLAMOPHOBIA AND CIVIL RIGHTS IN EUROPE ++
Institute of Race Relations (IRR) research report. http://www.irr.org.uk/publication
::: VOSCUR'S MEMBERS' DESK :::
At the members' desk you can use a computer to get online, set up email accounts for your group, use Microsoft Office software for your admin, use FunderFinder to help your funding bids, and use the 'Just the Job Evaluation - the PEACE approach' CD Rom etc. Contact the Voscur office on 0117 909 9949 to book a morning or afternoon session. Email: mailto:info at voscur.org
::: JOIN VOSCUR :::
There is a whole range of fantastic benefits that come with Voscur membership! Training discounts, reduced price job and newsletter ads, bi-monthly newsletter, funding advice, capacity building, representation on strategic partnerships and more! There is a sliding scale of membership rates as well as membership bursaries. Read more and join online at http://www.voscur.org/joining
::: JOB VACANCIES :::
Recruit the right candidate!
Take out an advert in our jobs listings - with over 52,000 unique page views and rising per month, our most popular area is our jobs section, so it makes sense to get your job details here! Your job advert will be displayed on our website and listed in every ebulletin until your application deadline has expired.
For more information, visit:
http://www.voscur.org/jobs/advertise
-- Salaried Posts --
Refuge Support Worker (female only*) NEW
Involvement Network Development Worker & Administrator NEW
Primary Care Carers Development Team Manager NEW
Floating Support Worker NEW
Administration Assistant NEW
Fleet Assistant NEW
Minutes Secretary NEW
Director - p/t NEW
Project Development Officer (Capacity Building) NEW
Part time Administrator Community Development Project NEW
Generalist Advice (including Welfare Benefits) Outreach Worker NEW
Young Carers Family Support Worker - Bristol NEW
LINks Administrator NEW
Trainee Clerical Assistant based at Voscur NEW
Childcare Development & Support Worker (maternity cover) NEW
Childcare Development & Support Worker NEW
Childcare Manager (maternity cover) NEW
Arts & Health South Freelance Administrator NEW
Health Promotions Specialist
Outreach & Development Worker (Scale 2)
Shared Care Plus Worker
Structured Day Programme Worker
Heritage Project Manager
Environmental Education and Youth Work Manager
Money Advice Caseworker
Be a Foster Carer
-- Consultants --
Consultant - Disability Equality Forum NEW
Fundraiser NEW
-- Voluntary --
Scout District Administrator NEW
Web-page designer NEW
Marketing Assistant NEW
Poster /Leaflet designer NEW
Trustee for Bristol based International Development Charity NEW
RIES Advocacy Volunteer NEW
Volunteer Treasurer NEW
Volunteer Ally Independent Visitor NEW
Trustee - Basement Studio NEW
Treasurer for Labour Behind the Label Managment Committee NEW
Festival of the Tree Events Volunteer
Telephone Support Helpline Volunteers
Admin Volunteer
Admin Support
Marshals for Bristol Half Marathon
Board Members - St Werburghs City Farm
Drugs Advocacy Project Volunteers
Trustee - Wish
Organic Farm Worker
Trustee for local homeless charity
Volunteer IT Tutor
For all details on jobs http://www.voscur.org/view/jobs
To place job ads on website and ebulletin http://www.voscur.org/view/jobs click on 'post a job' link. Please note there is a charge per job and you will be invoiced at a later date. If you have any problems posting a job, please contact Sophie Mellor mailto:sophie at voscur.org or phone 0117 909 9949
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::: FEEDBACK :::
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