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Your portal to hundreds of volunteering opportunities in Rushmoor, Hart and Basingstoke!

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Your portal to hundreds of volunteering opportunities in Rushmoor, Hart and Basingstoke!

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If any of your local family and friends are interested in volunteering, do tell them about the Volunteer North Hampshire website which covers Rushmoor, Hart and Basingstoke. There are over 100 opportunities on there in Rushmoor alone and we are adding new opportunities onto the website all the time!
https://www.volunteernorthhants.org/

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Welcome to the July edition of the RVS Responder and Volunteer Team Newsletter

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Welcome to the July edition of the RVS Responder and Volunteer Team Newsletter

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This newsletter contains information about current bitesize (one-off and short-term) volunteering opportunities available to the RVS Responder and Volunteer teams as well as all the latest information about training along with some RVS updates.

Please note that this newsletter is for the RVS Responder and Volunteer teams only. However, if you know anyone who would like to join the team they can apply here: https://bit.ly/3wBdhFa

If you have any queries about this newsletter, please contact Nicola Norman: nicola.norman@rvs.org.uk or 07894-606244

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It was great seeing our responders amongst the Bhangra dancers in the Victoria Day parade. They attended four workshops run by Nutkhut (a leading community carnival arts organisation) to learn all the moves. On the day of the parade Nutkhut provided beautiful costumes for everyone to wear. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves and it looks like they may be asked to dance at more community events in the future!

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Paid Role at RVS! Join our team as a Health Walk Development Officer (part-time)

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Paid Role at RVS! Join our team as a Health Walk Development Officer (part-time)

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We're recruiting!! Join the RVS team as a Health Walk Development Officer (part-time).

Following a successful bid to Public Health England, we have been commissioned to offer Health Walks for Rushmoor Residents with an initial fixed term contract to 30th April 2025. The Development Officer will set up the programme, recruit volunteers and establish safe walks in the district. Full details are in the recruitment pack which can be found here:

https://bit.ly/3JZ0YtE

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Regular Volunteering Opportunity! Barnardo's Walk and Talk Support - Aldershot and Farnborough

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Regular Volunteering Opportunity! Barnardo's Walk and Talk Support - Aldershot and Farnborough

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Barnardo's are still short of volunteers for their local walks for new parents!

Are you a friendly and welcoming person who is interested in supporting young families? Do you enjoy walking and being outside? Then this rewarding role with Barnardo's could be for you!

This regular volunteering opportunity involves supporting the Ready Steady Mums Rushmoor group on a Tuesday in Farnborough OR on a Thursday in Aldershot.

These are free, fun and informal social walking groups for new parents to give them the chance to meet other local families as well as the motivation to get out in the fresh air and get fit. Your role would be to chat to parents and make everyone feel welcome during the walk.

The walks are organised by Hampshire Healthy Families which is a partnership between Southern Health Foundation Trust (NHS) and Barnardo’s. The latest health information is promoted during the walks.

For more information, please email Maria Clarke - hhf@barnardos.org.uk
and mention that you heard about the role through RVS.

Please also copy Nicola in so that she can add it to your volunteering record. Thank you!

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RVS Responder/Volunteer Social Group and Buddy Scheme

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RVS Responder/Volunteer Social Group and Buddy Scheme

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As an extension of Thrive Together, we're looking for a small group of responders to take the lead in setting up social get-togethers so that you can all meet up, have fun and get to know each other more. This could include summer picnics, informal walks or café meet ups, whatever you would like to organise! If anyone is interested in getting involved with this, please do let Nicola know.

We are also looking into setting up a buddy scheme in pairs for new responders who have joined recently so if you would like to get involved, please do get in touch - nicola.norman@rvs.org.uk

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Congratulations: Rushmoor Volunteer Recognition Awards - 8th June

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Congratulations: Rushmoor Volunteer Recognition Awards - 8th June

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Congratulations and thank you to all of you - our community is very lucky to have such an amazing team in Rushmoor!

We were delighted that Paul Bryanhill and Chrissie Green from the responder team could attend the Rushmoor Volunteer Recognition Awards on 8th June at the Council Offices. Here they are receiving the certificate from the Mayor of Rushmoor on behalf of you all!

You can see the nominations booklet and all the photos from the evening on our website -
Rushmoor Volunteer Recognition Awards 2023 – Rushmoor Voluntary Services (rvs.org.uk)

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Volunteers Needed! Picnic and Pop, Aldershot - weekend of 29th & 30th July

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Volunteers Needed! Picnic and Pop, Aldershot - weekend of 29th & 30th July

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Aldershot Picnic and Pop is a two-day family festival with  live music across two stages by some of the UK’s top tribute acts as well as the best local bands.

Alongside the music there are also some great children’s activities, fun fair, bar and a variety of street food vendors.

This year's Picnic and Pop festival on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th July have a range of volunteer roles including stewarding, litter picking, photography and videography.

You are not expected to work the whole day, but as a minimum be able to volunteer one of the shifts that include early morning, morning, afternoon or evening each day.

The success of the event relies on many people, especially like-minded people who want to do something for their community.

What do you get?

Free entrance to the festival for the weekend

Free refreshments whilst on shift

If you are interested, please fill in the form: Become A Volunteer - Picnic and Pop, Aldershot, Hampshire

Please let Nicola know if you volunteer so that she can update your responder volunteering record. Thank you!

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Become A Volunteer - Picnic and Pop, Aldershot, Hampshire

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On a par with the sponsors for importance are the volunteers. For the Festival to go ahead we rely on many people, especially like minded people who want to do something for their community. Please come and join the team, whether it be stewarding, stage help there are plenty of roles that need filling!

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Free Training for Rushmoor Residents! Rushmoor Mental Wellness 

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Free Training for Rushmoor Residents! Rushmoor Mental Wellness 

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Rushmoor Borough Council have launched their wellness hub in conjunction with SEEDL. This hub offers Rushmoor residents free unlimited access to a range of interactive courses.

Residents can choose either 60-minute webinars or 20 minute ‘micro’ sessions to fit in with their schedules. Subjects include:

Emotional Intelligence

Guided Relaxation

Active Listening

Sleep

Meditation

Stress Management

Mental Health First Aid

There are also work-related sessions including:-

Giving presentations

Desk yoga

Managing your inbox

Remote working

Time management

Safeguarding in the workplace

As a Rushmoor resident, all courses are free but you need to register. For more information and to look at the courses, please click HERE

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Regular Volunteering Opportunity: RVS Befriender

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Regular Volunteering Opportunity: RVS Befriender

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Peter Edmonds, the RVS Social Inclusion Officer, is always on the look out for some new befriender volunteers as demand is very high for this service. Please spread the word amongst your friends in case anyone can spare an hour or two a week. We are looking for friendly people who would like to make a difference to someone's life in Rushmoor. There are 3 different roles:-

face-to-face befrienders

telephone befrienders

buddy befrienders (to help people who have lost their confidence in going out)

Please get in touch with Peter for more information: peter.edmonds@rvs.org.uk / 07526-074376

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Have you or anyone you know considered volunteering as a Trustee - also known as Committee Member, Board Member, Director or School Governor? Would you like to support a charity, community group or social enterprise in Rushmoor and the surrounding area? None of these organisations would be able to run without their Trustees!

If you would like to find out more about being a trustee in Rushmoor then please complete the link below to register your interest. Once we have enough people then we will organise a Let’s Talk Trustees session which will explain more about the role and also include testimonies from local trustees.
https://rvs.aidecrm.co.uk/surveys/respond/VhwFh23rTJTrE8a5WKLVtFcpHgaEbo4e9nPc6Luw

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Rushmoor Voluntary Services: Our Facebook Page

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Rushmoor Voluntary Services: Our Facebook Page

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We'd love you to follow, share or like our Facebook page! There is lots of community information on there as well as RVS posts and updates.  https://www.facebook.com/rushmoorvolunteers

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Thank you to all those who helped at Victoria Day on 10th June, it was much appreciated by Jenny Atherton, the Events and Cultural Projects Manager at RBC. Pictured here are Sue and Veronica having a lovely time in the sunshine during their volunteering stint.

It was a fantastic, action-packed day with its theme of 'Circus' and included the carnival parade, circus skills, family activities, the classic car show, live music & dance performances… and much more! We're already looking forward to next year!

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Directory Detectives Needed (short-term role)

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Directory Detectives Needed (short-term role)

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Rushmoor Voluntary Services are looking for 3 Directory Detectives to help with the development of a new Rushmoor directory of community organisations, activities and services. This directory will be available to members of the public who will be able to search for information using categories and key words. To see an example of what the final directory will look like, please see Here for Hart's directory here: https://www.hereforhartdirectory.org.uk/

The main purpose of the Directory Detectives will be to research information for the different directory categories and then to add this information to our database ready for it to be transferred to the directory.

This short term opportunity starts asap and will be a few hours per week until the end of September. It is ideal for someone who loves research, has a good eye for detail, competent IT skills and has an interest in our local community. Full training will be provided.

For more information, please contact Nicola - nicola.norman@rvs.org.uk so that she can send you the role profile and answer any queries. Thank you!

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Thrive Together - recommencing in the autumn

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Thrive Together - recommencing in the autumn

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Thrive Together will be re-commencing in the autumn so watch this space! As you can see from the photos, our Responders and Volunteers have tried all sorts of things from ZenTangle to meditation to ukulele. We have also run several first aid courses throughout the year. New ideas for the autumn include a well-being walk at Wellesley Woodlands and a Nepali language and culture workshop.

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Thank you: Princesmead Job Fair - 15th June

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Thank you: Princesmead Job Fair - 15th June

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Thank you to our responders Heman (pictured) and Karen for helping Nicola at the RVS Volunteering stand at the Princesmead Job Fair.

They did a fantastic job talking to shoppers and passers by about volunteering and the services that RVS provide in the local area.

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Heman at the Princesmead Job Fair June 2023

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Cove Brook Greenway Group - Upcoming Work Party Dates

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Cove Brook Greenway Group - Upcoming Work Party Dates

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Please see below for the remaining dates for the Cove Brook Greenway Group monthly Saturday work parties for 2023. These working parties are open to everyone interested in maintaining the Brook in a good state for the benefit of local residents and wildlife.  Please wear stout footwear and suitable clothing for the weather. Gloves, tools and refreshments provided. They generally start at 10am and finish at 12.30.

SUMMER DATES

July 8th - meet at 10am at Blunden Hall, Farnborough, GU14 8QP. Tasks will include litter picking and woodland management.

August summer break no work party

AUTUMN DATES - please see their website nearer the time for more information: Welcome to Cove Brook Greenway Group - Cove Brook Greenway Group

September 9th

October 14th

November 11th

December 9th

Please let Nicola know if you volunteer so that she can update your responder volunteering record. Thank you!

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Date for your diaries ... the next Volunteer Work Party at Tice's Meadow is Saturday 12th August.
The task is to be confirmed but they will meet at 10am as usual at Horton's Mound by the Bird Hide. Work parties last approximately 4 hours and all are welcome to join us (no experience required). All tools and equipment plus tea/coffee and cakes are provided. Tasks are weather dependent and subject to change.

Please see their website for more information or their website: www.ticesmeadow.org
Or email ticesmeadow@hotmail.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/ticesmeadow

Please let Nicola know if you volunteer so that she can update your responder volunteering record. Thank you!

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