Volunteer at Cambridge Regional College!!!
Cambridge Regional College is recruiting now!!!!
The vtalentyear programme at Cambridge Regional College is offering 15 full-time volunteer places to young people aged 16-25.
Vtalentyear and Cambridge Regional College have developed a full-time volunteering opportunity for young people, who come from a diverse range of backgrounds aged 16-25. These young people will be able to engage in opportunities that lead to further training, education or employment. The activities undertaken by the volunteers’ are designed to complement and enhance Cambridge Regional College students’ formal educational experience.
Vtalentyear and Cambridge Regional College are looking for 15 young people with a commitment to their own personal development while at the same time enhancing the experience of others. Applicants, who are accepted onto the volunteering programme, after interview, will be working in their volunteering placements and working towards their qualifications. They need to commit to successfully complete a nationally recognised qualification within a 44 week timeframe. Volunteers will need to commit to be in college 30 hours a week including their volunteering and study hours per week (Monday to Friday). If accepted you will be offered a position in a particular area of the college.
New position available from September 2010 volunteering in:- Health & Welfare
- Sexual Health promotion
- Youth Work
- Administration
- Student Support
- Sports
- Mechanics/Engineering/Construction
- Marketing
- Library
- Entertainment
- Events organisation and many more...
All of the placements offer specialist experience that, as a volunteer, will be both rewarding and enjoyable.
What's in it for you?
Volunteering can be very challenging and ultimately very rewarding. Volunteers will gain practical skills, life skills, and benefit from valuable training while in the field of volunteering work. Gaining experience at CRC can really improve a volunteer's chance when applying for a course or job.
How much commitment?
You will have to:
- Commit 30 hours a week for 44 weeks
- Start in September 2010 and finish in July 2011
- Complete a nationally recognised qualification
What we are offering you?
- Nationally recognised qualification
- Real work experience
- Better career opportunities
- Access to a Personal Development Grant (up to £1500) on completion of the programme
- Access to a wide range of courses and training opportunities
- Meeting new people
- CV and professional career guidance
- Valuable experience in a career path of your own choice
- Personalised support through the whole programme
- Invaluable gap year experience for those of you considering a place at University.
What help will you receive?
- You will receive a weekly allowance of up to £100 to cover travel and other living costs to help you attend your placement
- Group and one-to-one support from the Volunteer Co-ordinator
- Financial help for educational courses and trainings up to £1000
What do we expect from you?
As a volunteer you will be expected to:
- Complete a CRB check
- Attend all induction and training sessions
- Act as professionals in volunteering placements
- Complete all written requirements as agreed with the Volunteer Co-ordinator
- Meet all elements of the volunteer role description
If you think the description matches you we would like to hear from you!!!
Please have a look at the vtalentyear Volunteer Programme Information Pack! If you want to apply download the application form and send it back to: atoth@camre.ac.uk
If you want to find out more information please contact:
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Agnes Toth
Vtalentyear Volunteer Co-ordinator
Cambridge Regional College
Science Park Campus, Kings Hedges Road
Cambridge, CB4 2QT
Phone: 0777 30 80 143
Email: atoth@camre.ac.uk
