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V.01 PRINT DATE JULY 2013
WHAT IS SVB?
PROJECTS FOR
VULNERABLE ADULTS AND THE ELDERLY
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PROJECTS FOR
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
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PROJECTS AIMED AT
HELPING THE ENVIRONMENT
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GENERAL
COMMUNITY PROJECTS
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PROJECTS AIMED AT
ENHANCING THE VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE
AND RAISING FUNDS FOR CHARITY
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DEPARTMENT VISION
Student Volunteering Bangor is a
department within the Students’
Union which has over 600 regular and
one-off volunteering opportunities
for students on over 20 different
community based projects. SVB
volunteers currently carry out a
total of 400 volunteering hours
each week, which promotes a
close relationship between the
university and the local community.
our
WHAT IS SVB?
SVB
VOLUNTEERS CURRENTLY
CARRY OUT A TOTAL OF
400 VOLUNTEERING
HOURS EACH WEEK!
OVER 600
VOLUNTEERING
OPPORTUNITIES
ACROSS MANY
UNIQUE PROJECTS!
WANT TO
KNOW MORE?
SVB has a vision that it should
be commonplace for students
to volunteer whilst they are at
university and that the Students’
Union should do everything they
can to support, promote and
develop student volunteering.
That is why SVB’s main aim is to
assist students to lead their own,
community based volunteering
projects and provide student
volunteers with the support and
training they need to do so.
LEAD YOUR OWN,
COMMUNITY
BASED
VOLUNTEERING
PROJECTS!
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If you would like to know more
about volunteering on one or
more of the projects listed in this
booklet, join our mailing list at
WWW.BANGORSTUDENTS.COM/SVB
to register your interest. You will
then receive regular emails to
notify you when spaces become
available. You can also email us at
[email protected], or come
and visit us at the SVB office on the first
floor of the Students’ Union building.
You can also find us on facebook.
REGISTER YOUR
INTREST TODAY
AND BE PART
OF SOMETHING
SPECIAL
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Vulnerable Adults
& the Elderly
PROJECTS FOR
VULNERABLE
ADULTS AND
THE ELDERLY
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TY LLYWELYN
HERGEST
OUT AND
ABOUT
TEA PARTIES
This project involves attending the Tŷ Llywelyn
(Secure Unit) hospital to organise and carry
out activities for patients in a friendly and
supportive environment. Activities aim
to promote positive self-esteem and to
build confidence amongst the patients. It
is ideal for those interested in the area of
mental health. Volunteers need to be good
listeners and ready to engage with the
patients in activities such as art and craft,
woodwork, games and sports activities.
This project attends the mental health unit
at Ysbyty Gwynedd, the local hospital, to
organise and carry out activities for patients
in a friendly and supportive environment.
Activities aim to promote positive selfesteem and to build confidence amongst the
patients. It is ideal for those interested in the
area of mental health. Volunteers need to be
good listeners and engage with the patients
in activities such as pool, badminton, table
tennis, baking and arts and crafts activities.
Out and About is a service which provides
Saturday afternoon trips out for people over
the age of 60 from the Bangor community.
The project promotes independence and
improves the quality of life for those who
may have difficulty in travelling alone and
appeals particularly to people who do not
drive, are more confident to travel in the
company of others or who simply just want
to get out and about! Volunteers accompany
the elderly people from their doors to
the minibus and then onwards on trips to
local attractions. Volunteers need to be
patient and caring and willing to engage
in long chats with the elderly people!
This projects organises an afternoon tea
for the elderly residents of Bangor at
Christmas and Easter. Volunteers need to
be willing to get into the party spirit and
lead the celebrations. There are many roles
for volunteers within this project, from
providing the entertainment to serving lunch
and socialising with the elderly people. The
events are organised by volunteers and a
more regular commitment is open for those
wishing to get involved in planning the parties.
TIME COMMITMENT:
TIME COMMITMENT:
One evening a week in term time.
(6pm – 9pm). Day to be confirmed.
Every Monday evening or every Wednesday
evening in term time. 6.15pm – 9.15pm.
LOCATION:
LOCATION:
Tŷ Llywelyn, Bryn y Neuadd
Site, Llanfairfechan, Gwynedd.
Transport is provided by SVB.
The Hergest Unit, Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor,
Gwynedd. Transport is provided by SVB.
TIME COMMITMENT:
Alternate Saturday afternoons.
12.30pm – 4.30pm.
TIME COMMITMENT:
10am – 4pm on the day of the party
and assisting with organisational
tasks in the run up if able.
LOCATION:
Neuadd Rathbone, College Road, Bangor.
LOCATION:
Volunteers are picked up at the
Students’ Union. The project will visit
a different location each fortnight.
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PROJECTS FOR VULNERABLE ADULTS AND THE ELDERLY CONTINUED
CONTACT THE
ELDERLY
(RUN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
CONTACT THE ELDERLY)
A team of volunteers organises a monthly
afternoon tea for a group of people over the
age of 70 who wish to socialise with others.
Service users take part in games of bingo
and quizzes and will hear interesting talks
and presentations from outside guests.
Volunteers need to be patient and caring
and good listeners as this project is aimed
particularly at people who live alone.
TIME COMMITMENT:
One Sunday per month. (Dates are agreed
at the beginning of the year). 3pm – 5pm.
LOCATION:
Agorfa, High Street, Bangor, Gwynedd.
TY NEWYDD
HAFAN CAFÉ
07
LLINOS CLUB
AGRO
HEAR TO MEET
(RUN IN PARTNERSHIP
WITH NATIONAL OFFENDER
MANAGEMENT)
(RUN IN PARTNERSHIP
WITH AGE CYMRU)
(RUN IN PARTNERSHIP
WITH THE DOWN’S
SYNDROME ASSOCIATION)
(RUN IN PARTNERSHIP
WITH THE ANGLESEY AND
GWYNEDD RECOVERY
ORGANISATION)
(RUN IN PARTNERSHIP
WITH ACTION ON
HEARING LOSS CYMRU)
A group of volunteers attends Tŷ Newydd,
a local approved premises, to organise
activities for residents. Residents are all
individuals who are either awaiting trial and
not able to stay at home or have recently left
prison. This project would be ideal for those
interested in working with ex-offenders and
volunteers need to be willing to interact with
the residents and assist in the delivery of
positive future focused activities designed
to enhance self-esteem and support the
development of life and social skills.
Volunteers run IT sessions at a local drop in
centre and café for the over 50’s in the centre
of Bangor. Elderly people are supported to
learn how to use a computer (or develop
computer skills), access the internet and
send emails. The project aims to encourage
more older people to use IT and therefore
improve access to information and services.
Volunteers need to be patient and willing
to share their computer skills. A good
understanding of the basics of IT is needed
and volunteers are also required to assist
the café volunteers with general tasks when
they are not required in the computer suite.
This is an excellent opportunity for anyone
interested in developing training skills.
This project organises a fortnightly social
group for young people aged 18 to 30
who have Down’s Syndrome. Volunteers
accompany the service users on an
‘evening out’ perhaps for a meal or to the
cinema or bowling alley. The project aims
to facilitate sociable activities designed
to provide entertainment and enjoyment
for the group members in a safe and well
managed environment. Volunteers need
to be patient and caring and enthusiastic
about creating a fun environment for
the other young people to enjoy.
The AGRO project organises activities for
the members of the local AGRO (Anglesey
and Gwynedd Recovery Organisation)
group. Service users are all in recovery
from alcoholism or substance misuse and
meet regularly as a group for peer support
and friendship. A small team of volunteers
attend one meeting a month and work
with the service users to identify activities
to organise for the group. The aims of the
group are to support the service users in
their journey to recovery through providing
positive and purposeful activities which
will hopefully introduce new pastimes
and hobbies to the services users.
This project organises a monthly coffee
morning or afternoon tea for a group of people
over the age of 50 who suffer from hearing
loss. Volunteers must be patient and caring
and willing to sit and talk with service users,
getting to know them and finding out more
about how they live with hearing loss. Through
the partnership charity, Action on Hearing Loss
Cymru, volunteers can also access training on
the issues surrounding hearing loss and will
offer basic advice in maintaining hearing aids.
TIME COMMITMENT:
One morning a week in term time.
(Which day of the week the project takes
place is agreed upon by the group at the
beginning of each semester as a time
convenient with everyone). 9am – 11am.
TIME COMMITMENT:
TIME COMMITMENT:
One evening a fortnight in term time. (Which
day of the week the project takes place is
agreed upon by the group at the beginning
of each semester as a time convenient with
everyone). 6pm – 9pm (Some flexibility
is required depending on the activity).
LOCATION:
One 2 hour session per week in term time at a
time convenient with the volunteer. The café is
open between 9am – 3pm, Monday to Friday.
Ty Newydd, Llandygai, Bangor, Gwynedd.
Transport provided by SVB
LOCATION:
LOCATION:
The Hafan Centre, Garth Road, Bangor.
Bryn Llinos, Victoria Drive, Bangor Gwynedd.
TIME COMMITMENT:
One evening a month in term time. 6pm - 9pm.
TIME COMMITMENT:
One Tuesday afternoon of the month.
(Dates agreed in advance) 1pm – 2.30pm
LOCATION:
Bryn Llinos, Victoria Drive, Bangor, Gwynedd.
LOCATION:
Penrallt Chapel, Holyhead Road,
Upper Bangor, Gwynedd.
A new project in Llangefni, Anglesey
will begin in 2013-2014.
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Children &
Young People
PROJECTS FOR
CHILDREN AND
YOUNG PEOPLE
SPLODGE
SPLAT
SPECTRUM
This project organises weekly
play sessions for children
aged 5 to 7 years living in
the Maesgeirchen area of
Bangor. Volunteers collect the
children from their homes
in a minibus before bringing
them back to the Students
Union for fun activities
and games. This project is
ideal for those interested
in working with children.
Volunteers need to be full of
energy and ideas and have
a good sense of humour.
This project organises
weekly play sessions for
children aged 7 to 11 years
living in the Maesgeirchen
area of Bangor. Volunteers
collect the children from
their homes in a minibus
before bringing them back
to the Students Union for fun
activities and games. Once a
month, the volunteers take
the children on a trip out to a
local attraction. This project
is ideal for those interested
in working with children.
Volunteers need to be full of
energy and ideas and have
a good sense of humour.
This project organises weekly play sessions for
children aged 5 to 11 years who are affected
by Autism or Aspergers Syndrome. Children
attend the Students’ Union where the team
of volunteers support them with fun activities
whilst giving parents some time to themselves.
This project is great for those seeking a
career working with children with special
needs. Volunteers need to be full of energy
and ideas and have some understanding of
Autism although full training will be provided.
TIME COMMITMENT:
Every Tuesday evening
in term time.
5.30pm – 8.30pm
LOCATION:
Bryn Llinos, Victoria Drive,
Bangor, Gwynedd.
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TIME
COMMITMENT:
Every Wednesday
evening in term time.
5.30pm – 8.30pm
LOCATION:
Bryn Llinos, Victoria
Drive, Bangor, Gwynedd.
TIME COMMITMENT:
Every Thursday evening
in term time.
5.30pm – 8.30pm
LOCATION:
Bryn Llinos, Victoria Drive,
Bangor, Gwynedd.
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PROJECTS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE CONTINUED
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RED CROSS MOBILE
YOUTH PROJECT
SVB
DRAGON
SPORTS
SVB
COMMUNITY
SPORTS
This project arranges for pairs of volunteers
to attend local primary schools once a
week to run after school sessions in sports
for the children. The aim of the project
is to encourage children to participate in
sports activities, to try new sports and to
maintain a healthy lifestyle. Volunteers
do not need any background training in
sports, just an enthusiasm for leading the
children in an active session of games.
This project is particularly interesting
for those wishing to gain experience in
coaching or simply working with children.
This project organises and facilitates weekly
(and one-off) sports activities with local
secondary school children after school.
The aim of the project is to encourage
children and young people to participate
in sports activities, to try new sports and
to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Volunteers
do not need any background training in
sports, just an enthusiasm for leading the
children and young people in active sessions.
This project is particularly interesting
for those wishing to gain experience in
coaching or simply working with children.
The Red Cross Mobile Youth Project is a purpose built ‘youth
bus’ which visits rural areas during the evening to engage
with local young people. The aim of the project is to widen
access to information and volunteers are trained to engage
with young people and signpost them to other organisations
should they require support or assistance. Issues covered
range from sexual health to money issues, housing and
much more. Volunteers are paired up or put into a team
of three and will operate the service one evening a week,
as part of a larger team. The British Red Cross (who own
and operate the service) work with the volunteer team and
representatives from other agencies to identify areas most in
need. The project also seeks to tackle anti-social behaviour.
TIME COMMITMENT:
TIME COMMITMENT:
TIME COMMITMENT:
Once a week in term time. 3.15pm – 4.30pm.
LOCATION:
Various Primary Schools throughout
Bangor and the surrounding area.
(Volunteers are assigned to a school
depending on their availability). Transport
is provided (or the cost refunded) by SVB.
Once a week in term time.
(One-off opportunities are also
available). 3.15pm - 4.30pm
LOCATION:
Various schools throughout Bangor
and the surrounding area. (Volunteers
are assigned to a school depending on
their availability). Transport is provided
(or the cost refunded) by SVB.
(RUN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
THE BRITISH RED CROSS)
One evening a week in term time. 6pm-9pm.
TRACK & FIELD
(RUN IN PARTNERSHIP
WITH MENAI TRACK &
FIELD ATHLETICS CLUB)
This project works in partnership with the
Menai Track & Field athletics club based at
Treborth Athletics Track. A team of volunteers
attend a weekly session to support the
younger members of the club in their training
and development by coaching and leading
activities. Volunteers contribute to the planning
and organisation of each session and must be
aware of the individual needs of the children
and young people. This project is particularly
interesting for those wishing to work with
children or to gain experience in coaching.
TIME COMMITMENT:
Every Wednesday evening in
term time. 6pm-9pm.
LOCATION:
LOCATION:
The bus is kept at the Normal Site and will attend
towns and villages throughout Anglesey and North
Gwynedd for on average 6-8 weeks at a time.
Treborth Athletics Track. Transport
is provided by SVB.
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STUDENTS TAKE PART IN A VOLUNTEERING
RESIDENTIAL AT FELIN UCHAF, ABERDARON.
PROJECTS AIMED
AT HELPING THE
ENVIRONMENT
the enviroment
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THE ‘BIG GIVE’
GREENER
GWYNEDD
BEACH
CLEAN
This project takes place during the months of
May and June and enables students leaving
the Bangor area for the summer to donate any
unwanted items. A team of volunteers organise
donation boxes and regular collections over a
period of about one month and then sort the
donated items for recycling or distribution
to local charities. The aim of the project is
to have as great an impact as possible on
reducing the amount of landfill generated
by those leaving halls of residence and to
encourage students to support local good
causes. This project is particularly useful for
those wishing to volunteer for a one-off event
as you can do as much or as little as you want.
This project organises regular one-off opportunities for
volunteering on environmental projects and works in
partnership with various organisations. The purpose of the
project is to facilitate environmental volunteering amongst
the student community by breaking down barriers which
may prevent some people from volunteering outside of the
Bangor area. Transport is provided for each activity and some
out of pocket expenses can be refunded. SVB also provide
appropriate clothing for the type of volunteering activity.
This project organises
litterpicks and cleans at
beaches and coastal areas
throughout Anglesey and
Gwynedd. It’s aim is to
protect marine life and
generally enhance the areas
by removing waste items.
TIME COMMITMENT:
A diary of collection days is publicised at
the beginning of May. Most volunteers sign
up to volunteer on the days convenient with
them and either do a whole or half day.
LOCATION:
Bryn Llinos, Victoria Drive, Bangor, Gwynedd
(with collections taking place throughout the
campus). Transport is provided by SVB.
TIME
COMMITMENT:
One-off opportunities
usually on Saturdays
or Sundays throughout
university term time.
Volunteers can attend
as many or as few
as they wish. Some
events continue into
the summer vacation
for students remaining
in the Bangor area.
LOCATION:
TIME COMMITMENT:
One-off opportunities usually
on Saturdays or Sundays
throughout university term
time. Volunteers can attend as
many or as few as they wish.
Some events continue into the
summer vacation for students
remaining in the Bangor area.
LOCATION:
Various locations throughout
Anglesey and Gwynedd.
Transport is provided by SVB.
Various locations
throughout Anglesey
and Gwynedd. Transport
is provided by SVB.
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community
projects
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SPORTS
ANALYSIS
Community sports clubs and groups in Bangor and the
surrounding area can benefit from video performance analysis
free of charge through this innovative and unique volunteering
project. A team of volunteers give clubs and groups the
opportunity to access skills and equipment usually only used
at elite sports level. Volunteers attend club training sessions
or matches, obtain video footage of the play and then using
specialist software, analyse the performance of the team or
the individual before feeding back to the club or coaching
staff. This project is particularly good for those wishing to
develop skills in sport performance analysis or coaching.
GENERAL
COMMUNITY
PROJECTS
TIME COMMITMENT:
Volunteers will be ready to respond to requests from
local sports clubs and teams and will be dispatched to a
club at a mutually convenient time. The analysis will be
carried out at the Students’ Union at a time convenient
with the volunteers involved within a short time frame of
attending the club. Work will be organised by SVB Staff.
LOCATION:
Various locations throughout Anglesey and
Gwynedd. Transport is provided by SVB.
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STUDENTS ENJOYING RAG’S
HARRY POTTER FUNDRAISER
volunteering experience & raising funds 17
SVB
PROMOTIONS
TEAM
BANGOR
RAG
The SVB Promotions Team
publicises volunteering and
SVB in the university and
wider community. Throughout
the academic year the
team members showcase
the positive impact of the
work of the organisation
through attendance at
university and community
events. Volunteers also raise
funds to help support the
work of the organisation.
Bangor RAG organises fundraising events throughout
the academic year and encourages as many students as
possible to get involved in regular and one-off fundraising
volunteering. A committee of regular volunteers meets once
a week in term time to plan events and then additional roles
are created for each individual event or activity making it
ideal for those wishing to volunteer on one-off events.
TIME COMMITMENT:
PROJECTS AIMED AT ENHANCING
THE VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE
AND RAISING FUNDS FOR CHARITY
Weekly daytime meetings
during term time (which day
of the week the meetings
take place is agreed
upon by the group at the
beginning of each semester
as a time convenient with
everyone). One-off-events
throughout the year
LOCATION:
SVB Meeting Room, The
Students’ Union, Victoria
Drive, Bangor, Gwynedd.
NEW
PROJECTS
If you or anyone you know
has an idea for a project
or recognises a need for
a particular service in the
community, please get in
touch with SVB staff or drop
into the SVB office to tell us
about it. We are always on
the lookout for new project
ideas and just because it’s
not mentioned in this booklet,
doesn’t mean that it couldn’t
be set up this academic year.
To find out about up and
coming events, projects and
opportunities, join our mailing
list or find us on Facebook.
TIME COMMITMENT:
Weekly meetings for
committee members during
term time (which day of the
week the meetings take
place is agreed upon by
the group at the beginning
of each semester as a
time convenient with
everyone). One-off events
throughout the year.
LOCATION:
Committee meetings take
place at the SVB Meeting
Room, The Students’
Union, Victoria Drive,
Bangor, Gwynedd.
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Student Volunteering Bangor is currently
in the process of developing several
new projects including a community
sports project, an extension of the
current AGRO project, a Homework
Club with local secondary schools, a
new project supporting parents who
are learning English and a service
for teenagers with Autism.
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