Volunteer opportunities in
North Somerset
Voluntary Action North Somerset
VANS is an independent charity that has championed the voluntary sector and volunteering across North Somerset for over 22 years.
We represent, develop and empower the voluntary community and social enterprise sector in North Somerset to be at the forefront of positive social change and development.
We’re funded in a number of ways; through projects that we manage on behalf of a number of organisations and through grant funding secured from national and regional philanthropic organisations.
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES OF THE MONTH
British Sign Language (BSL) Volunteer
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Digital Connector Volunteer
Electric cargo bike grant funding announced across North Somerset![]()
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Businesses that use motorised vehicles to carry out their activities across North Somerset can apply for funding for an electric cargo bike to help them reduce their carbon footprint, courtesy of a grant made available by the Energy Saving Trust (EST). ![]()
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North Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire councils have been invited to resubmit their joint proposal to the EST’s Local Authority eCargo Bike Grant Fund 2021/22, following an original application in March last year.![]()
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As 2020/21 has changed the way many businesses operate due to COVID, previous applicants are being asked to resubmit their applications, and other businesses are also welcome to apply. All applications will be scored competitively. ![]()
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The grant will cover up to 100% of the cost of the eCargo bike for businesses in North Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire (excluding accessories and any associated training costs, which the business itself will need to cover). Though individual cargo bikes may be up to 100% funded, the grant does not cover VAT, which will be payable by the applicant at the point the bike is ordered. The specific bike will need to be mentioned, along with its price, on the application form.![]()
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The deadline to apply for this grant due to the EST’s tight timeframes, is 4pm on Friday 18 June 2021. To register interest and to receive an application form (available from 4 June), interested businesses operating in North Somerset should email sustainable.travel@n-somerset.gov.uk.![]()
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If your business would like to trial an electric cargo bike, contact North Somerset’s Sustainable Travel Business Engagement Officer on sustainable.travel@n-somerset.gov.uk. Month-long free trials are available (a returnable deposit is payable) and the ecargo bike has already been borrowed by a wood co-operative, a micropub, a campsite and a cleaning and maintenance company. ![]()
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North Somerset Council is hoping for a positive outcome in its bid to the Department for Transport for funding to extend its electric bike trial scheme. This scheme aims to help more people and businesses gain first-hand experience of electric bikes with a view to increasing zero-emission and active travel, and reducing carbon emissions. To register your business, organisation or community group’s interest in an electric bike trial, contact the Sustainable Travel team on the email address above or by calling 01275 884 605. ![]()
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Application form can be found using the following link:![]()
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travelwest.info/for-businesses/grants-funding
travelwest.info
Match-funded grants available for initiatives that improve sustainable travel provision in a business. Offers may vary depending on where your business is
STAR TRAINING IN JULY![]()
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This is just a reminder to book your place soon for our free STAR training in July if you’re interested in setting up a bereavement peer-support group – places are going fast!![]()
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Want to hear first-hand the impact these groups can have? Read Donna’s story by clicking on the following link: bristolageingbetter.org.uk/case-studies/“peer-support-means-knowing-that-there-are-people-there-for-you-”/![]()
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Below is a reminder about the free support available and the training dates. There are now only a few places remaining on the Monday morning course, so best to sign up soon.![]()
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Support available: We are offering a free training programme to guide local residents and workers through the process of setting up their own bereavement peer-support group. These groups will be resident-led, self-sustaining, free of charge and open to anyone aged 18 or over.![]()
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The training is based on the successful model of the STAR (Share, Talk and Remember) bereavement peer-support group in Stockwood in Bristol which provides free support for people grieving from a bereavement or difficult transition in their life. The course will be delivered by Jan Perry, STAR Network Co-ordinator & Freelance Trainer, and is supported by Bristol Ageing Better.![]()
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The training will embed the core principles of the original STAR group to create a network of STAR bereavement peer-support groups across the local area which have strong foundations and are led by local residents.![]()
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Please do share this opportunity with anyone who may be interested – it is suitable for both local residents and community workers.![]()
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About the training course: The free training course involves 4 workshops which will take place online via Zoom, followed by a follow-up session 1 -2 months later.![]()
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The same course will run on Monday mornings, Tuesday afternoons and Wednesday evenings (please sign up to one course only).![]()
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Click on the following links for more information and to sign up to the training:![]()
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Monday mornings (10am – 12pm)![]()
Course: 5th – 26th July![]()
Follow-up session: 6th September![]()
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/151637388511![]()
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Tuesday afternoons (1pm – 3pm)![]()
Course: 6th – 27th July![]()
Follow-up session: 7th September![]()
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/151638188905![]()
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Wednesday evenings (6pm – 8pm)![]()
Course: 7th – 28th July![]()
Follow-up session: 8th September![]()
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/151638562021![]()
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The same course will be repeated in October this year, please get in touch if you’d like to be notified about this directly.![]()
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If you have any questions, please contact either Claire Chivers (Bristol Ageing Better) or Jan Perry (STAR Network Co-ordinator): ![]()
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Claire Chivers![]()
Learning & Monitoring Officer, Bristol Ageing Better![]()
clairechivers@ageukbristol.org.uk![]()
0117 928 1539![]()
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Jan Perry![]()
STAR Network Co-ordinator & Freelance Trainer![]()
starsconnecting@outlook.com![]()
07595165082
BAB Voices - Case Studies | Bristol Ageing Better
bristolageingbetter.org.uk
See what we do and the difference it makes to the people of Bristol.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY - The Space Digital R&D Commissions 2021 ![]()
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The Space Digital R&D Commissioning strand is part of the funder’s Building Digital Capacity Programme. The strand aims to support cultural organisations to create content and reach and develop audiences for digital work.![]()
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As the cultural sector begins to rebuild following the COVID-19 pandemic, the funder wants applicants to reflect on their experiences and learning from 2020-21 and consider what digital elements they wish to develop for the medium and long-term.![]()
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If the application is successful, applicants will be supported in areas where they may need help, eg digital production, content distribution, audience development and online rights.![]()
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Commissions are for applicants to develop and deliver a creative digital project for online audiences. This might be a video or audio project, or an interactive or immersive experience.![]()
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Digital R&D commissions of between £3,000 and £9,000 ex. VAT are available.![]()
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Match Funding Restrictions - The funder expects projects to have at least 10% matched funding, which can be cash or in kind.![]()
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Who Can Apply![]()
To apply, applicants must be an arts or cultural organisation with a registered office in England. This can include museums, libraries, community organisations and local authorities, where the project has a cultural focus. The funder particularly welcomes applications from diverse-led and disability-led organisations and at least 75% of the projects supported will be from organisations based outside London.![]()
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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS THURSDAY, 8 JULY AT MIDDAY![]()
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More details can be found by clicking on the following link:![]()
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www.thespace.org/commissioning
www.thespace.org
2021 Commissioning Round now openDigital R&D CommissionsArts and cultural organisations based in England, including museums, libraries, community organisations and local counc
The Enterprise Development Programme is a five-year programme, funded by Access – The Foundation for Social Investment and is managed by a coalition of partners, including multiple infrastructure bodies (sector leads) and Social Investment Business as a strategic grant partner.![]()
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The Enterprise Development Programme piloted in the homelessness and youth sector in 2018. Following great success, the equality and mental health sector joined the partnership in late 2019. Each sector is involved in the programme for three years and there will soon be an announcement about two new sectors to the mix. Click on the following link to view the application window for your sector.![]()
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www.enterprisedevelopmentprogramme.org.uk/how-to-apply/#application_windows_2021![]()
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Support from the programme enables organisations to grow financial resilience and impact by providing a mixture of grant and learning support to help get enterprise ideas off the ground.![]()
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Income from trading is vitally important to organisations. It generates unrestricted funding that can cover core costs and provides greater financial freedom and flexibility.![]()
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If accepted onto the programme, participating organisations work collaboratively with sector leads – the Association of Mental Health Providers, the Centre for Youth Impact, Equally Ours, Groundwork, Homeless Link and the Ubele Initiative – throughout the programme journey to best identify support needs (both learning and grants).![]()
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Want to learn more about the programme from your sector partner? ![]()
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Reach out to your sector’s Enterprise Development Manager to hear more about the programme and build a supportive relationship.![]()
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Black and Minoritised Communities – Yvonne.field@ubele.org![]()
Environment – enterprisedevelopment@groundwork.org.uk ![]()
Equality – aimee.dorsett-browne@equallyours.org.uk![]()
Homelessness – Murphy.Hopkins-Hubbard@homelesslink.org.uk![]()
Mental Health – greg@amhp.org.uk ![]()
Youth – steve.hillman@youthimpact.uk![]()
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To find out more, go to:![]()
www.enterprisedevelopmentprogramme.org.uk
Programme Support and How to Apply – Enterprise Development Programme
www.enterprisedevelopmentprogramme.org.uk
Apply here Want an Easy Read Translation of this page? Click here The Enterprise Development Programme takes a collaborative and participatory approach in programme design. Organisations apply onto ...
HELPING TO GET THE JABS DONE!![]()
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Could you be part of the mass vaccination programme by volunteering as a steward at one of the vaccination sites across Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire? With the drive to vaccinate everyone as quickly as possible, there is a greater need for more volunteers to come forward to support the clinical teams.![]()
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It's an opportunity to help people who arrive for their jabs to go through the process in an efficient and effective way and give them the support that some of them might need by being that friendly voice behind a mask! ![]()
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If you've got some spare time and are able to help, then please register by clicking on the following link and you will then be able to see the sessions at various locations that need volunteer stewards.![]()
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Come on people of Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, be part of the JABS DONE TEAM!![]()
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bit.ly/3seJv4r
