Thursday, 23 May 2013

ViP Student Led Volunteering


ViP Student Led Volunteering 

ViP are currently looking for three motivated students to lead volunteering projects during the next academic year.  You will be fully supported by ViP and the volunteer dept and given full training.  This is a great opportunity to gain  practical conservation skills and work alongside experienced conservation officers.

The projects are:



The Rural Stations Project involves working with The Devon and Cornwall Rail Partnership based in the University's School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences. The partnership aims to encourage more people to use rural and inner city branch lines, such as the Liskeard to Looe line in Cornwall. Volunteer activities throughout the year include cleaning, renovating, gardening and generally beautifying the stations on these lines. Volunteers can also become involved in themed activity days.


The Barn Owl Trust is a charity based nr. Ashburton, Devon whose sole purpose is to help conserve the Barn Owl and its environment. As a volunteer you’ll be working in the reserve and maintaining the habitat of the birds. This will involve clearing scrub from river banks, building loose stone walls, pruning orchard trees and much more. The project is a great way to get into the fresh outdoors on the edge of Dartmoor, gain new skills and help a brilliant cause.



The Green Team undertake a range of environmentally related one-off projects from beach cleans to coppicing and scrub clearance. The group work with organisations such as the National Trust, the Dartmoor Preservation Association and Natural England.

If you are interested email us to arrange a chat

Monday, 20 May 2013

Volunteer positions at management level for Oxfam's Plymouth Oxjam




What is Oxjam?

Oxjam is a music festival with a difference. Throughout October, volunteers organise hundreds of music events, of all types and genres, across the UK. Since 2006, these events have raised more than £2 million for Oxfam.

The centre-piece of the festival is the Oxjam Takeover – up to 60 multi-venue events happening in towns and cities across the UK, all on one weekend in October. Each event includes up to 8 venues. Some will have over 100 bands performing, showcasing the very best of local talent.

Oxfam is currently recruiting the management team for the Plymouth Oxjam town takeover. Please have a gander through the role descriptions and send a cover letter and CV to oxjam.plymouth@gmail.com.

All the roles are voluntary and require six months commitment (May to November 2013), 4+ hours a week. Between September and the end of October, up to 10 hours a week will be required. 


Festival Fundraising Manager

Key Purpose: Working under the Takeover Manager to lead a fundraising team coordinating a multi-venue Oxjam Takeover event in Plymouth to raise money for Oxfam GB. 


Ideal experience for: Candidates looking for events, project management or fundraising experience.

As Fundraising Manager, you will have responsibility for delivering the team's fundraising objective, plans and (with Takeover Manager) oversees budget for the team, pay raised money into Oxjam Plymouth bank account, designs and implements a fundraising strategy to cover any incurred costs, generates a minimum of £1000 to donate to Oxfam pre-October and develop innovative ways to maximise income from the takeover event itself. 

Key responsibilities:
1. To recruit and manage a fundraising team of 2-3 committed volunteers.
2. To recruit and coordinate as many volunteers as required for the Takeover event in October (approx. 100)
3. To organise of a series of fundraising events or initiatives in the months prior to the Plymouth Oxjam Takeover in association with the Takeover Manager, raising a minimum of £1000
4. To be in regular communication with the Plymouth Oxjam Takeover manager by phone, email and face-to-face. You will have to agree with them a regular time for monthly meetings.
5. To attend the Oxjam national training conference (15th-16th June 2013).


Skills and experience:
Experience of volunteering and/or organising volunteers
Experience of organising events
Fantastic inter-personal and communications skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Knowledge and understanding of your local music scene
Fundraising experience is essential 



Festival Production Manager

Key Purpose: Working under the Takeover Manager to lead a production team coordinating a multi-venue Oxjam Takeover event in Plymouth to raise money for Oxfam GB. 

Ideal experience for: Candidates looking for events, project management or fundraising experience.

As a Production Manager, you will have responsibility for the logistics of the Takeover event, book venues, recruit and manage venue coordinators, ensure relevant legislation is adhered to including insurance, licensing and on the Takeover day, in conjunction with the Takeover Manager, manage the event. 

Key responsibilities:
1. To recruit and manage a production team of 2-3 committed volunteers.
2. To organise production of a music event which will take place across multiple venues on the weekend 19th-20th October 2013.
3. To assist in the organisation of a series of small fundraising events or initiatives in the months prior to the Plymouth Oxjam Takeover
4. To be in regular communication with the Plymouth Oxjam Takeover manager by phone, email and face-to-face. You will have to agree with them a regular time for monthly meetings.
5. To attend the Oxjam national training conference (15th-16th June 2013).


Skills and experience:
Experience of leadership positions, either professionally or within teams, clubs or societies
Experience of using and/or setting up sound equipment
Strong inter-personal and communications skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Knowledge and understanding of your local music scene
Experience of organising live music events or similar
Fundraising experience is desirable 


Festival Marketing Manager

Key Purpose: Working under the Takeover Manager to lead a marketing team coordinating a multi-venue Oxjam Takeover event in Plymouth to raise money for Oxfam GB. 

Ideal experience for: Candidates looking for events, project management or fundraising experience.

As Marketing Manager, you will have responsibility for designing and implementing the strategy for promoting the Takeover event, working with local media to promote the Takeover, managing online social networking and other web presence and overseeing ticket selling for the Takeover event. 

Key responsibilities:
1. To recruit and manage a marketing team of 2-3 committed volunteers.
2. To organise marketing of a music event which will take place across multiple venues on the weekend 19th-20th October 2013.
3. To organise of a series of fundraising events or initiatives in the months prior to the Plymouth Oxjam Takeover in association with the Takeover Manager
4. To be in regular communication with the Plymouth Oxjam Takeover manager by phone, email and face-to-face. You will have to agree with them a regular time for monthly meetings.
5. To attend the Oxjam national training conference (15th-16th June 2013).

Skills and experience:
Experience of leadership positions, either professionally or within teams, clubs or societies
Experience of using social media and/or website management
Fantastic inter-personal and communications skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Knowledge and understanding of your local music scene
Fundraising experience is desirable 





Festival Volunteer Manager

Key Purpose: Working under the Takeover Manager to lead a volunteer team coordinating a multi-venue Oxjam Takeover event in Plymouth to raise money for Oxfam GB. 

Ideal experience for: Candidates looking for events, project management or fundraising experience.

As a Volunteer Manager, you will have responsibility for recruiting, training and engaging with a team of volunteers. You will maintain regular contact with all volunteers and ensure that each event is staffed appropriately. You will coordinate the volunteers on the day of events and be first point of contact for them. You will ensure that all volunteers maintain the Oxjam brand image at all times. 

Key responsibilities:
1. To recruit and manage a team of committed volunteers.
2. To organise the staffing of a music event taking place across multiple venues on the weekend 19th-20th October 2013.
3. To assist in the staffing of a series of small fundraising events or initiatives in the months prior to the Plymouth Oxjam Takeover
4. To be in regular communication with the Plymouth Oxjam Takeover manager by phone, email and face-to-face. You will have to agree with them a regular time for monthly meetings.
5. To attend the Oxjam national training conference (15th-16th June 2013).


Skills and experience:
Experience of leadership positions, either professionally or within teams, clubs or societies
Strong inter-personal and communications skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Knowledge and understanding of your local music scene
Experience of organising live music events or similar
Fundraising experience is desirable 

If you would like to take up one of these roles please  send a cover letter and CV to oxjam.plymouth@gmail.com.

Thursday, 9 May 2013

Free Tree Health Survey Course


Volunteers needed for the Devonport Column Launch - 11th May 2013



Real Ideas Organisation are in need of some volunteers for the Devonport Column Launch this Saturday 11th May. 

9.30-11am
1-2pm
6-8pm
8-10pm

All the roles will be all marshaling roles.

Please contact Kate on 07595 491018 or kate.rowlands@realideas.org 

Tuesday, 30 April 2013

Volunteers wanted for the Kingfisher Award Scheme



The Kingfisher Award Scheme are looking for volunteers to help with the scheme which will year be based at Cornish Orchards at Duloe, Cornwall from 21st to 24th May inclusive.

They have a number of experts to help them engage the children in field days in the orchard that week, but are keen to involve students in this project, especially those who are interested in the countryside or primary teaching. 

More information on the scheme can be found here.

For more information please contact:

Jacky Cherry
Cornwall Kingfisher Award Coordinator
Tel: 01208 831503