Agewell Computer Club at The Lawns.

Celebrate National Volunteers Week at Age Concern Hackney’s Annual Summer Party.

Hosted by Goldman Sachs.

Volunteers and Agewellers – please join us! You are all invited!

• African dance performance.
• Raffle prizes.
• Food and drink.

This is Volunteers’ Week …

“Volunteers’ Week is an annual event which celebrates the fantastic contribution that millions of volunteers make across the UK. The Week plays a huge part in raising the profile of the millions of volunteers who regularly contribute to society, while inspiring others to get involved too.

To highlight this contribution, there is a burst of activity during 1-7 June when organisations hold events and activities to highlight their volunteers and the volunteering that they do. From showcasing the different volunteering roles on offer, taster sessions and team challenges with new partners, to volunteer recruitment events, awards ceremonies and launching new volunteering campaigns, hundreds of events take place throughout the country.

Everyone is invited to join this national celebration of volunteering, it’s up to you to decide exactly how you join in.”

Find out more on the Volunteers’ Week website .

New free training opportunities for volunteers interested in leading workshops for older people.

• Food hygiene.
• Walk leading.
• Introduction to healthy eating.
• Chair-based exercise leader training.

If you would like to find out more about the free training opportunities that we are offering please contact Sadia on 0207 241 5902 or by email sadiahussain@ageconcernhackney.org.uk .

Age UK has made two YouTube videos for people who like to volunteer to help older people learn digital technology — featuring three members of the Agewell Computer Club.

The volunteers’ page is ‘Volunteer to share your IT skills’, and the videos are included in the Age UK YouTube channel — but you might prefer to go straight to the videos now.

Here they are …

• Volunteer and learn how to share your IT skills.
• Ideas on what to share.

“Volunteers’ Week is an annual event which celebrates the fantastic contribution that millions of volunteers make across the UK. The Week plays a huge part in raising the profile of the millions of volunteers who regularly contribute to society, while inspiring others to get involved too.

To highlight this contribution, there is a burst of activity during 1 to 7 June when a host of organisations from the public, private and charity sectors will hold parties and award ceremonies to thank their volunteers. and highlight their contribution to local groups and the wider community, while individuals are encouraged to use the Week to find out more about volunteering.

Everyone is invited to join this national celebration of volunteering, it’s up to you to decide exactly how you join in.”

Find out more on the Volunteers’ Week website .

Are you looking to get back into employment and want to develop your work skills?

• Are you unemployed and looking for work?
• Would you like to update your skills and gain a Level 1 qualification?
• Would you like to have a chance to volunteer during the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012?

Come and join Age Concern Hackney’s Personal Best Programme — a 12 week course (Mondays and Wednesdays) starting soon.

What’s it all about?

The training involves classroom learning, visits to community projects and a volunteer placement where you can put your new skills to practice. All of which can be added to your CV and help in your search for employment.

The course covers …

• Understanding effective customer relations.
• Understanding equality and diversity.
• Developing team and interpersonal skills.
• Emergency and basic fire awareness.
• Public safety awareness.
• Conflict resolution in a public setting.
• Volunteering and the Olympics.
• Preparing for, and reflecting on a volunteer placement.

Be part of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

70,000 volunteers will be involved in the organising of the Games in 2012. All participants that complete the Personal Best program will be guaranteed an interview to become a volunteer at the Games. Be the envy of your friends and family — get a head start at your chance of being part of London’s 2012 Olympic Games!

Dates and times.

• The course began Monday 1 February 2010.
• Then every Monday and Wednesday for 12 weeks.
• Times: Monday 10.30 am – 1.30 pm, Wednesday 10.30 am – 3.30 pm.

What to do next.

For more information about future Personal Best courses, contact Sadia: 0207 241 5902 or by email: sadiahussain@ageconcernhackney.org.uk.

Volunteers’ Week 2009 has arrived!

Please look at our Volunteering page for ideas about how you can use your lifetime knowledge, experience and understanding to help others.

By the way — Hackney Silver Surfers (and its parent organisation Age Concern Hackney) always need volunteer help. There are many ways in which you can contribute your time and energy. You do not need advanced computer skills to be a valuable volunteer at Hackney Silver Surfers — people skills are much more important!

If you would like more information, please contact Sadia Hussain …

• Postal: Age Concern Hackney, 22 Dalston Lane, London E8 3AZ.
• Phone: 020 7248 7149.

Volunteering England.

In their own words …

“Volunteering England works to promote volunteering as a powerful force for change, both for those who volunteer and for the wider community. This web site offers a range of resources for anyone who works with or manages volunteers as well as to those who want to volunteer.”

URL: http://volunteering.org.uk/ .