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Are you interested in global issues and what you can do to make the world a better place? Would you like to develop ways to engage your community on things that matter to you, or help develop young people's understanding of global issues? Go Global is a creative and innovative project working with schools, local communities and volunteers looking at global issues. It is a year long project working with 5 schools throughout the year and culminating with a day of global workshops at each school. Groups of students make their way around the "life-sized board game" through different workshops/experiences, each with authentic materials and props, and using specially designed "passports" to complete the game. Another part of the Go Global project are Community Activity Days, which are Free and open to everyone! By using the community environment as the base for a day of interactive learning, everyone in the community is welcome to come along, share their thoughts and join in with the fun activities! The Go Global day is a great way to engage the community and learn more about global issues in a creative and fun environment. African Initiatives needs volunteers to help with designing, planning and delivering workshops and activities at these events. This is a great opportunity for you to learn more about global issues and ways to share these with communities in Bristol. We have now confirmed the dates for our final Go Global events, so if you are interested in getting involved please get in touch! Saturday 2nd October - Community Activity Day at St. Werburghs Community Centre, Horley Road, Bristol. Saturday 30th October - Community Activity Day at The Withywood Centre, Queens Road, Bristol. Wednesday 13th October & Tuesday 2nd November - Go Global School Days, Bristol. We also need volunteers to help distribute posters and flyers in and around Bristol. So if you can cover an area, perhaps where you live or work, please do get in touch!

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Volunteers required to bucket shake outside Sainsbury's Winterstoke Road store in Ashton, Bristol. We have been given the wonderful opportunity of monthly bucket collections at the store, starting on Friday 10th, Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th September 2010. We'd be really grateful to anyone who could spare a couple of hours to hold a bucket and help raise vital funds for young cancer patients in Bristol.

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As an Events Promotion Assistant you would be assigned to a project drawn from a range of dance/music, arts and community events including community markets, exhibitions, live events, cinema club, dance classes etc that make up the overall programme at the building. There is also scope to develop your own projects. You would need to be able to work on your own initiative, motivated, interested in the arts, computer literate, organised and have a working knowledge of the local arts scene. You would need to commit to a minimum of one day or two mornings a week for a minimum of three months and be able to manage a project through to completion..

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Could you spare some time to chat with an older person on the telephone? We are now recruiting telephone befriending volunteers who will support an isolated older person with a weekly telephone call. If you have good communication skills and an understanding of the needs and aspirations of older people, we would love to hear from you.

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Could you spare 3-4 hours per month? Are you flexible and good with children and/or young people? Would you like to make a difference in a small but meaningful way? We are looking for male 'Mentors' or 'Independent Visitors' who enjoy playing snooker and/or football, bowling and outdoor activities, in the following areas: Bristol, Avon & Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Devon. We have children and young people in care in need of a positive male role model. A Mentor/Independent Visitor is someone who visits, supports and befriends a child or young person in care. This opportunity would suit someone friendly and caring, with good listening skills. who is interested in making a difference to a child or young person's life.