Rough Guide 19/20

Student Volunteering and Outreach

Rough Guide 2019/2020

Welcome to Durham University Student Volunteering and Outreach!

We are excited to meet you!

Welcome (or welcome back) to Durham! The Durham experience provides you with many opportunities to try something new, step out of your comfort zone, pursue your passions, meet new people, develop your skillset or just have fun - and volunteering is no exception.

Durham University Student Volunteering and Outreach (DUSVO) is the home of student-led, community-focused volunteering at Durham University. We have been volunteering since 1989 and are a trusted, reliable organisation with roots deep in the community. As a result, we’re now pretty big too! We have over 40 projects on offer, which are divided into our 3 project streams: 

Education and Environment

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Social Inclusion and Complex Needs

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Sports and Physical Activity

Within these, there are projects to suit all interests and personal needs: from dog-walking, to tutoring local school children, to helping older people learn basic computer and internet-based skills. The best thing about DUSVO is that it is student-led; if you don’t see a project that you’re interested in, you can set up your own!

On top of the volunteering you can get involved in - as little or as often as you like DUSVO have a jam-packed and varied social calendar for volunteers to take their pick from. Whether an informal fancy dress social is where you want to spend your Wednesday night, or keeping it more relaxed spending your Sunday at a fundraising cake morning, we cater for all schedules and tastes. We always round off each year of successful volunteering with our annual Durham University Volunteer Awards, free for all volunteers to attend, to recognise the positive impact you have made on the local community.

Being a part of DUSVO can be as much of your Durham experience as you want it to be whether volunteering is your thing, or just something you’d like to dip into every now and again, it is always great to get involved, and we are always happy to have you.

So, have a flick through our Rough Guide, check out our social media and come join us!

@DUVolunteering

@DUVolunteering scadurham.org.uk

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The People Pages Student Executive Committee President – Priyanka Vanama-Rathna president.sca@durham.ac.uk.

Priyanka heads up the DUSVO Student Executive Committee and is responsible for the overall running of DUSVO. Priyanka is the face of DUSVO both within the University and externally to funders and the local community.

Vice President - Pachi Cervera-de-la-Cruz vice-president.sca@durham.ac.uk Pachi is responsible for DUSVO’s publicity so if you have any questions about advertising or branding (for events, projects and DUSVO in general), feel free to ask. Also, if you can’t contact Priyanka, then contact Pachi!

Events Coordinator - Hazel Davies events.sca@durham.ac.uk Hazel is in charge of leading our Events Committee and coordinating our amazing events schedule, which includes socials and the annual Durham University Volunteer Awards!

Education & Environment Chair - Adam Carruthers education.sca@durham.ac.uk.

Adam is responsible for overseeing DUSVO’s longstanding educational projects, so get in touch with him for any information on tutoring, teaching or volunteering in schools. Adam is also responsible for expanding volunteering opportunities focusing on the environment and conservation in the local area.

Sports and Physical Activity Chair - Lottie Brand sports.outreach@durham.ac.uk

Lottie is responsible for coordinating DUSVO’s projects which focus on the benefits of sports and physical activity for mind, body and soul!

Get in touch if you’re interested in keeping people moving!

Social Inclusion & Complex Needs Chair—Sarah McNally inclusive.outreach@durham.ac.uk Sarah oversees DUSVO’s projects which support those with complex needs or who face social isolation. For exciting opportunities to help people feel part of the local community, contact Sarah!

Fundraising Officer- POSITION STILL OPEN! fundraising.sca@durham.ac.uk The fundraising officer coordinates fundraising events on and around campus. If you are interested in applying for this position, please contact us!

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The People Pages DUSVO Staff Team We are extremely proud to have held the Investing in Volunteers quality standard from the National Council for Voluntary Organisations since 2012. The Investing in Volunteers award is the gold standard for organisations who work with volunteers.

The DUSVO Staff Team supports the Student Executive Committee in making volunteering the best it can be at Durham. We are a friendly and approachable team and are here to support you throughout your volunteer journey.

We are based in PC012 Palatine Centre and work Monday to Friday 09.00-17.00.

Katie Stobbs Volunteer Manager Katie works closely with the student executive committee and oversees the DUSVO staff team to ensure the best possible experience for all of our volunteers and service users. She is responsible for the development and implementation of Experience Durham’s volunteering strategy. She is also responsible for managing the DUSVO budget as well as our existing portfolio of grants.

Katie is the Designated Lead Safeguarding Officer for the department.

You can contact Katie on katie.j.stobbs@durham.ac.uk

Charly Robson DUSVO Volunteering Officer Charly is one of our new sabbatical officers for the 2019/2020 academic year, and is responsible for overseeing all Social Inclusion and Complex Needs volunteering projects as well as leading on our marketing and social media presence. She will also be coordinating new museum volunteering opportunities this year.

Contact Charly on community.action@durham.ac.uk

Emily Kitching DUSVO Volunteering Officer Emily is also one of our new sabbatical officers and will be responsible for overseeing all Education and Environment volunteering projects as well as DUSVO’s dedicated volunteer training programme which runs throughout the year.

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Our Projects 2019/2020 Education MATHS CLUB

BRAINSTORM SCIENCE CLUB

A rewarding volunteering experience that aims to help primary school children in the local area develop their skills and have fun with maths through puzzles and games. DBS required.

A project aiming to remove the “boring” stigma around STEM subjects by running Science Fairs in local schools– volunteers demonstrate experiments to educate children on the concepts behind them.

DBS required.

mathsclub.sca@durham.ac.uk

scienceclub.sca@durham.ac.uk

MFL PRIMARY

MFL SECONDARY

Volunteers work in local primary schools to help pupils develop their speaking skills, confidence and love of languages, through 1-1 tutoring, lunchtime/afterschool clubs and taster sessions. DBS required.

This project allows volunteers to work in pairs or small groups to run conversation clubs and taster sessions in new languages in order to promote language learning and boost confidence. DBS required.

mflprimary.sca@durham.ac.uk

mflsecondary.sca@durham.ac.uk

CRECHE

ENGLISH CORNER

Based in Durham city, crèche volunteers support staff in the care-taking of 0-5 year old children, helping to carry out activities and games. DBS required.

Offers international students a place to meet up with fluent English-speaking volunteers to make friends, have fun and learn about one another’s cultures whilst improving their English language skills.

creche.sca@durham.ac.uk

englishcorner.sca@durham.ac.uk

SCHOLARS INTO SCHOOLS

CYBER CHAMPIONS

International students go into schools to teach primary and secondary students about countries outside of their borders, promoting mutual respect and acceptance of different cultures and faiths.

DUSVO volunteers work in partnership with Cyber Champions, an established not-for-profit organisation which delivers digital literacy and e-safety workshops to school pupils. DBS required.

scholar.sca@durham.ac.uk

cyberchampions.sca@durham.ac.uk

ONE-TO-ONE TUTORING

SIXTH FORM TUTORING

One-to-one tutoring pairs student volunteers with pupils from local schools for weekly tutoring sessions, to enhance pupils’ academic development, grades, aspirations and confidence. DBS required.

This project involves student volunteers tutoring sixth form students in their chosen subject at Durham Sixth Form Centre. DBS required.

tutoring.sca@durham.ac.uk

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Our Projects 2019/2020 Education STUDENTS 4 STUDENTS

FURTHER MATHS CLUB

Committed to integrating communities and inspiring children, Students4Students run one-to-one tutoring sessions in English and Maths in local primary schools. DBS required.

An exciting and worthwhile project with visible results that allows volunteers to support A Level students to develop their maths skills and abilities. DBS required.

chair.durham@students4students.org.uk

furthermaths.sca@durham.ac.uk

KEENAN HOUSE HOMEWORK CLUB

DU ELECTRIC MOTORSPORT OUTREACH

A homework club that helps primary school children based in Durham University family accommodation– many of whom are not native English speakers– with their school work, as well as supervising a variety of recreational activities. DBS required.

DU Electric Motorsport team are the longest running and most successful student-led solar car team in the UK. Their outreach team takes the car on tour around local schools in order to promote STEM subjects and inspire pupils to study STEM at university.

keenan.sca@durham.ac.uk

duem.sca@durham.ac.uk

CODE CLUB

VOICE IT DEBATING PROJECT

Volunteers help to run an after-school coding club in local primary schools to introduce children to new IT skills and develop their interest further. Coding training is available for volunteers. DBS required.

This project runs a free debating programme in schools across County Durham. The project aims to promote confidence in public speaking and to provide a structured debating format for school pupils to channel their ideas and opinions into.

codeclub.sca@durham.ac.uk

mel@voiceitoracy.org

Our Projects 2019/2020 Environment ONE CLEAN METER

WHARTON PARK CONSERVATION

Founded by Durham graduate Kate Shramko, #onecleanmeter is a global environmental campaign that connects people passionate about reducing plastic waste in the ocean. Volunteers help to clean beaches across County Durham and the North East.

Become a Friend of Wharton Park! Volunteers help to look after and develop the fabulous garden area within Wharton Park. There are a range of roles including hands on gardening, sowing and potting, as well as crafts and activities in the Community Garden.

education.sca@durham.ac.uk

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Our Projects 2019/2020 Social Inclusion and Complex Needs FREE CAKES FOR KIDS

COMPUTEAS

A community service for families who find it difficult to provide a birthday cake for their child due to financial problems. Our volunteers bake and decorate a cake in line with the child’s favourite theme.

Volunteers help older people in Durham to learn basic computer and internet skills in a relaxed, friendly environment. The content of the programme is flexible, decided by the volunteers and participants together.

cakesforkids.sca@durham.ac.uk

computeas.sca@durham.ac.uk

GENERATIONS TOGETHER

TEA PARTIES

2-3 volunteers are paired with an elderly resident facing social isolation, visiting their home on a weekly/ fortnightly basis, to offer friendly conversation and companionship.

Tea parties are hosted every two weeks in St. Oswald’s Church Hall (near the Science Site) for tea, cake, a chat and some entertainment with Durham residents aged 55 and over.

generations.sca@durham.ac.uk

teaparties.sca@durham.ac.uk

CATSS PRIMARY & CATSS SECONDARY CATSS runs fun day trips and an Easter residential trip for hard-to-reach children aged 7-13. The project aims to improve children’s confidence and wellbeing as well as promote positive behaviour through strong role models. DBS required. catss.sca@durham.ac.uk catsssecondary@durham.ac.uk FEEDING FAMILIES

BEYOND FOOD

Feeding Families works with disadvantaged families in the North East, providing them with Christmas food hampers. Volunteers will establish collection points, run fundraising events and of course, pack hampers!

Volunteers work alongside the Trussell Trust’s Durham food bank to provide food parcels for disadvantaged families in County Durham.

beyondfood.sca@durham.ac.uk

beyondfood.sca@durham.ac.uk

ALINGTON HOUSE

AYCC YOUTH CLUB

This project works with visually impaired individuals to provide entertainment and companionship, helping to run sessions for adults aged 20-92 years old, including baking, karaoke and day trips.

Volunteers work alongside centre staff at AYCC to deliver youth club activities to local children in a deprived area of Bishop Auckland. DBS required.

alingtonhouse.sca@durham.ac.uk

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Our Projects 2019/2020 Social Inclusion and Complex Needs DASH

DURHAM FOR REFUGEES KIDS CLUB

Durham Action on Single Housing is a local charity that provides accommodation and support to people who are homeless or facing homelessness, in particular, women at risk.

Weekly youth club run for refugee children and local children to play, make friends and integrate into their new local community.

dash.sca@durham.ac.uk

dfrkidsclub.sca@durham.ac.uk

GOALS

RIDING FOR THE DISABLED The RDA project runs a weekly trip to Washington Riding Centre, a local specialist centre which provides therapeutic lessons for horse riders with disabilities.

DBS required.

GOALS is a social club for adults with learning difficulties. The club provides a relaxed space for both volunteers and service users to socialise, play games and go on days out.

rda.sca@durham.ac.uk

goals.sca@durham.ac.uk PROJECT SOUP

DURHAM MINDS

Project SOUP brings together the people behind new community project ideas and the people that want to help make them happen. Together we enable people to support local projects via a simple, democratic vote over a delicious dinner, made from surplus food.

A project to provide inclusive support to individuals living with mental health issues through practical, fun activities including art therapy. We work with three local partners: Waddington Street Centre, RT Projects and St. Margaret’s Centre. DBS required.

project.soup@durham.ac.uk

mentalhealth.sca@durham.ac.uk

OTTERS SWIM CLUB

RESIDENTIAL DOG WALKING

This project provides swimming lessons to adults and children with various mobility and learning difficulties.

DBS required.

Volunteers walk dogs owned by local residents who are unable to walk their dogs regularly, due to personal circumstances. We also run volunteering opportunities to support Stray Aid kennels.

otter.club@durham.ac.uk

dogwalking.sca@durham.ac.uk BEYOND BOUNDARIES Volunteers support adults living with learning disabilities through conservation work at Fowl Green Farm.

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Our Projects 2019/2020 Sports and Physical Activity PARTICIPATION FOOTBALL

COMMUNITY WELLNESS

Recreational football programme for those living with mental health issues, individuals that are part of the recovery and/or probation community and players that have enjoyed football through their adult life, but are now facing health problems.

This project provides gym-based and outdoor multisport sessions engaging community members (from a variety of complex needs backgrounds) in varying levels of physical activity. Volunteers will assist with planning and delivering these sessions.

participation.football@durham.ac.uk

community.wellness@durham.ac.uk

TEAM DURHAM JUNIOR PROGRAMMES

TEAM DURHAM HOLIDAY CAMPS

There are plenty of opportunities to work with young people– from sports sessions delivered by student coaches to after school clubs or working with local school children with behavioural difficulties.

DBS required.

A great opportunity for dynamic and enthusiastic students to provide a range of exciting activities for local young people aged 4-18 years old. This project is ideal for anyone looking for extra experience working with children in a fun and lively environment.

DBS required. teamdurham.holidaycamps@durham.ac.uk

teamdurham.community@durham.ac.uk

Our Projects 2019/2020 Durham Music and Theatre Outreach ELDERLY TEA PARTIES MUSICIANS Interested in playing at tea parties for over 55s? We want to make sure that everyone in Durham can listen to great music. If you or your ensemble are interested in providing some entertainment, then drop us a line!

music.coordinator@durham.ac.uk

WEST RAINTON PRIMARY SCHOOL DRAMA

OFF THE PAGE DRAMA

West Rainton Primary School need volunteers to help with their after-school drama club. This drama club runs on Fridays 15.00-17.00 from November 2019.

DBS required.

Off The Page is a theatre company that works with schools and youth groups in the North East.

Volunteers facilitate an after-school drama club in Shincliffe and a creative writing project at St. Hild’s Primary School. DBS required. theatre.coordinator@durham.ac.uk

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Our Projects 2019/2020 Volunteer Zambia Every year, a number of Durham University students fundraise and travel to Zambia for six weeks over the summer to deliver sport and performing arts activities in Livingston and Lusaka. Students and young Zambians work side-by-side, creating opportunities to develop new and existing skills, exchange knowledge and undertake new experiences beyond those that university alone can provide.

This opportunity is provided in partnership with Sport in Action.

For further information please contact Katie Binks on katie.binks@durham.ac.uk

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is the world’s leading youth achievement award and is all about preparing you for life and work after University.

Volunteering on any of the outreach projects in this guide is a great way to get started on your Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Whether you’ve achieved your Bronze or Silver Award already, or are completely new to the programme, we would love to hear from you!

To find out more or sign up, contact dofe.manager@durham.ac.uk

Durham Inspired Award The Durham Inspired Award is optional and available to any full time or part time undergraduate student with two years left on their degree programme. You can undertake the Award through your College, the Students’ Union or Experience Durham – or a combination of all three!

The Award has three zones: THINK, ACT, GROW. Any volunteering you do whilst here at Durham can count towards completing the ACT zone.

Make sure to check the Durham Inspired website for further information. https:// www.dur.ac.uk/inspired-award/ 9

Next Steps Volunteer Inductions & DBS Checks We are looking forward to welcoming you on board!

There are a few things you need to do in order to get started.

1) Contact the Project Leader on the email addresses given in this Rough Guide to express your interest. If you signed up at the Fresher’s Fair, there is no need to email again.

2) Attend a volunteer induction. Volunteer inductions will start in the weeks immediately following the Fresher’s Fair. All new volunteers must attend an induction before they start volunteering. The first induction sessions are detailed below. We run inductions throughout the year.

7 October 2019

18.00-19.00

Chemistry CG93

8 October 2019

18.00-19.00

Elvet Riverside ER140

9 October 2019

18.00-19.00

Elvet Riverside ER140

14 October 2019

18.00-19.00

Chemistry CG93

15 October 2019

18.00-19.00

Elvet Riverside ER140

16 October 2019

18.00-19.00

Elvet Riverside ER140

3) Apply for a DBS check if your project requires one. You will need to complete a DBS form before you can begin volunteering. You can pick up a form at an induction session or from our office. To apply for a DBS certificate, you will need three forms of ID from the eligible documents list found on our website www.scadurham.org.uk.

One must come from Group 1 and two documents from Group 1 or 2, one of which must verify your home or student address. You will need to know your UK national insurance number if you are a UK citizen or have applied for one to be able to work in the UK, but proof is not needed. Ask a member of staff if you need help.

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Contact us Durham University Student Volunteering & Outreach PC012 Palatine Centre Stockton Road Durham DH1 3LE

Enquiries T: +44 (0)191 334 1208 E: community.action@durham.ac.uk

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