CONC UK LTV 01 YMCA FAIRTHORNE MANOR 20.02. - 30.09.2012
Arbeit mit Kindern im YMCA in Southampton
After a very successful year running our first LTV project with the YMCA Fairthorne Manor. The YMCA would love to give the opportunity of 10 more Volunteers to do a 7 month project starting in February 2012 that will provide valid experience and training working and running activities with children. It is meant for 10 international volunteers between 18-30 years old.
YMCA Fairthorne Group is a fast growing charity. There mission is to champion and add value to young lives by providing experiences that challenge, enable and develop the individual.
In addition to the running of the activities volunteers will also be expected to contribute to the running of the Centre in other ways. This may include working as part of the estate team, housekeeping team or providing a helping hand in the kitchen for a week. It is the estate team's responsibility to take care of the maintenance of the Centre and this can include such tasks as putting up marquees (big tents) and maintaining the equipment. Sometimes you may get to help out in other areas such as nursery or reception.
During your stay here you will be given the freedom to conduct yourself in a manner which some of you will not have experienced before. It is important to realise however, that the role at Fairthorne is a very responsible one, and that you will be looked up to and regarded as a role model by the children and young people you are working with. It is therefore imperative that your behaviour and appearance reflect this responsibility.
TRAINING: This volunteer role will be part of an apprenticeship training programme. As a result, the YMCA will offer full and comprehensive training in all elements of running outdoor education activities. Combined with work experience here at Fairthorne Manor, this should secure you an NVQ Level 2 in Activity Leadership, as well as some National Governing Body Qualifications, such as British Canoe Union, level 1.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be allocated a basic room, which maybe shared with up to 4 other instructors. This is your own space and as much as possible we allow you to treat it as your own. Three meals a day will be will be provided in the canteen and there are toilet and shower facilities and a washing machine.
LOCATION: Fairthorne Manor is located in a village called Curdridge which is near the city of Southampton on the South Coast of England. It is about 15 minutes walk from Fairthorne Manor into the village where there are shops and pubs. The nearest train station is Botley which is about half an hour's journey into Southampton.
TERMINAL: London or Southampton Airports and Botley train station for arrivals and departures.
Working Hours: You will normally work six days per week, some weeks you may be required to work around 50 hours, but your average should be no more than 45 hours per week.
Holiday: Holiday entitlement is eighteen days pro rata, by prior agreement.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Volunteers will need to provide a certificate of good conduct, motivational letter, fill in the special application form and provide two references, including one from their most recent school/ college or employer. A phone interview will also be conducted. Volunteers will be provided with £60 per week ‘pocket money' and food and accommodation. The application and the job description are available from the UK Volunteer programme co-ordinator.
Volunteer profile:
• An outgoing and friendly personality, able to communicate well and engage a wide range of people, including children, staff and group leaders.
• A genuine enthusiasm for working with children
• A genuine enthusiasm for the work of the organisation.
• An aptitude for and interest in a wide range of sports.
• Willingness to learn new skills and undergo training.
• As this post involves working with children and living on site, all applicants must be aged between 18 - 30 years old.
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CONC UK LTV 02 YMCA NURSERY 23.01. - 14.12.2012
Arbeit mit Kindern im YMCA in Southampton
We are very excited to announce another LTV project with the YMCA Fairthorne Manor. We are giving the opportunity of 3 Volunteers to do a 11 month project starting in 2012 that will provide valid experience and training working with very young children.
YMCA Fairthorne Manor Nursery opened in 1999 and received an Outstanding Ofsted grading in 2009. The experienced staff team understand the importance of play - based learning, healthy eating and time spent outside.
The nursery is able to provide childcare to 89 children aged between 4 month and 5 years. The children are split into 3 aged groups.
WORK: Volunteers will be part of a team who are dedicated to the holistic development of each child. During the first few weeks volunteers will have the opportunity to volunteer with each of the age groups and find the age group that suits their skills. Volunteers will then be placed with that age group for the rest of the placement.
YMCA pride themselves on a forest school approach and strongly believe in allowing children to spend as much time as possible playing outside. Typical activities may include woodland walks, puddle jumping, growing plants in the allotment, bug hunting and going on boat trips.
TRAINING: YMCA Fairthorne Group is committed to staff training at all levels and actively encourages participation. In addition, we offer full and comprehensive training in all elements of nursery life, plus a combination of work experience here at Fairthorne Manor.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be allocated a basic room, which maybe shared with up to 4 other instructors. This is your own space and as much as possible we allow you to treat it as your own. Three meals a day will be will be provided in the canteen and there are toilet and shower facilities and a washing machine.
LOCATION: Fairthorne Manor is located in a village called Curdridge which is near the city of Southampton on the South Coast of England. It is about 15 minutes walk from Fairthorne Manor into the village where there are shops and pubs. The nearest train station is Botley which is about half an hour's journey into Southampton.
TERMINAL: London or Southampton Airports and Botley train station for arrivals and departures.
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday - between the hours of 7.45am to 6.15pm Holiday: Holiday entitlement is 20 days pro rata plus bank holidays, by prior agreement.
VOLUNTEER PROFILE:
• An outgoing and friendly personality, able to communicate well and engage a wide range of people, including very young children and staff.
• A genuine enthusiasm for working with very young children
• A genuine enthusiasm for the work of the organisation.
• Willingness to learn new skills and undergo training.
• As this post involves working with children and living on site, all applicants must be aged 18 years or older.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Volunteers will need to provide a certificate of good conduct, motivational letter, fill in the application form and provide 2 satisfactory references, including one from their most recent school/ college or employer. A phone interview will also be conducted. Volunteers will be provided with £60 per week ‘pocket money' and food and accommodation. The application and the job description are available from the UK Volunteer programme co-ordinator.
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MTV with Concordia Portslade, East Sussex March - August 2012
Concordia is a small not-for-profit charity that organises short-term international volunteer projects. We work with many partner organisations across Europe, Africa, Asia and North and South America. Projects range from environmental to social in theme. In 2012 we are hoping to send up to 200 volunteers abroad and host up to 25 projects in the UK.
In order to do this successfully we are looking for a medium term volunteer to help out in the office over the busy 5 month period from March to August 2012 (exact dates to be confirmed on successful application). The volunteer would be based at the Concordia office working along side four members of staff. The volunteer would work from 9-5 Monday to Friday during the quieter periods. However, during the very busy period (May/June) it may occasionally involve working longer hours or the odd weekend. Time will be given off in lieu if this is the case. The work will vary depending on the time of season but will focus mainly on the following:
• preparation of the international programme
• dealing with telephone enquiries
• dealing with general enquiries (letter and emails)
• dealing with incoming and outgoing placements - contacting partner organisations and volunteers by e-mail, fax, phone and letter
• helping out with co-ordinator training and volunteer preparation weekends
• general administrative work
The MTV will also be expected to co-ordinate a UK Project the details of which will be agreed when they arrive at Concordia and they will attend the co-ordinator training weekend in preparation for this.
ACCOMMODATION: Concordia will pay for accommodation up to a maximum of £90 per week. In addition, a living allowance of £55 is paid weekly. The volunteer, with assistance will need to find their accommodation and this can be in either in a shared house or with a family.
Insurance will be provided by Concordia but volunteers are advised to take out their own personal travel insurance as personal property will not be covered. Volunteers from the EU are advised also to bring their EHIC card.
Holiday may be taken after 2 months work have been successfully undertaken so long as it is at a convenient time agreed with the Programme Manager. This means the volunteer is entitled to 4.5 working days holiday over 4 months. In addition there will be 2 public holidays in May.
LOCATION: The Concordia office is situated in Portslade, East Sussex only a few kilometres from the lively tourist resort and student town of Brighton. More information about the town itself can be found in the section on Brighton.
Travel Expenses: Concordia will pay the MTV's travel expenses from the port of arrival in the UK to Brighton and return. We cannot reimburse travel expenses incurred in getting to the UK. Once in Brighton Concordia will provide a bus pass for the first month only and then a bicycle will be available for use to and from the office.
Office environment: The volunteer section is quite small with only 4 staff members. Our office is upstairs from Concordia Farms; which is the Charity's main concern. Concordia's Farm scheme funds the running of the volunteer programme. The Concordia Farm scheme places around 8,000 non EU students on farms in the UK to do paid seasonal agricultural work. There are 11 members of staff working on the Concordia Farm programme, which runs quite separately from the volunteer programme. As the Concordia Farm scheme has a more commercial focus the office environment is quite a formal one.
It is important to point out that volunteers rarely visit the Concordia office and applications are made by post or email. Most contact with volunteers takes place over the phone and during the preparation and training weekends.
Applicant requirements:
• Ability to communicate effectively in both spoken and written English even in pressured situations.
• Aged 21+
• Word processing skills
• Ability to use a computer, and preferably familiarity with Microsoft Office, Access and Excel
• Previous volunteer project experience
• Organised approach
• Good communication skills
• Confident and independent nature
• Sense of humour
The closing date for applications is 28th November 2011
Selected applicants will have to do a phone interview in English (date to be set but it will be approximately 1 -2 weeks after the closing date for applications). The successful applicant will be contacted by the beginning of December 2011.
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