VOLUNTEERING FAYRE 2014
22nd October 2015
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The number of students recorded as volunteering by Purple Door reached 700 last year and we start the current academic year with over 185 volunteering roles for you to choose from. Employers continue to want to see much more than a degree on a graduate's CV; they need to see strong evidence of skill sets relevant to the role you are applying for. Volunteering is one of the career enhancing activities that will allow you to access these skills, build your confidence and ensure you enter the job market competitively and it does not need to be a long term commitment, nor take more than a few hours a week. Purple Door has close links with a wide variety of organisations including local schools, the police, the NHS, Portsmouth City Council, charities, and other not for profit organisations, who provide voluntary roles that may be linked to your course or future career path. All the roles on offer today have something in common - they are designed to improve your employability skills and therefore your future graduate job prospects. The organisations attending today's fair are here because they value students - your help, your ideas and your contribution, but they also want to pass on their knowledge and help you develop new skills. So make the most of today and do something for yourself and the local community. If you see a role you like you can either complete an application form at the fair or register your name for further info. If you are unsure which skill sets you need to develop for your future career path, then make sure you grab a quick chat with one of our Careers Advisers who will situated at the Student Breakout area. Who knows, the volunteering you do in the next few months might help you make some difficult decisions and may even take you in a totally different career direction. Enjoy!
Jane Howe jane.howe@port.ac.uk Volunteer Coordinator University of Portsmouth, Purple Door
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VOLUNTEERING FAIR 2015 It’s great to do something with your free time and volunteer. There are many ways you can get involved whilst studying at the University of Portsmouth; by joining local community projects, one-off projects with VIP or find opportunities with recognised organisations at Purple Door. As a student I got a lot out of my time volunteering. This included supporting my classmates at high level meetings and ensuring the student voice is heard by being a Course Representative and a Faculty Representative. I also got involved with raids helping to raise money for charity via Raising and Giving (RAG). I was also lucky enough to work with Hampshire Constabulary Student Watch scheme and the Food Cycle scheme helping homeless people in the community. I was also a committee member and presenter on our fantastic student radio station Pure FM. These are just some examples of the diverse range of volunteering opportunities available to you right now. Volunteering is the perfect opportunity to learn new skills and develop as a person while helping others and meeting new people. If you have considered volunteering before, then our Volunteering Fair is the perfect opportunity to get an idea of what you can get involved in. When you ask volunteers why they spend their time volunteering, you will get a lot of different reasons. There are some added benefits you may not have thought about and that you might want to consider. You can gain insight and knowledge, not only of a cause or organisation, but of yourself as well, and you also get an opportunity to gain a new set of skills; this is especially valuable for when you are applying for jobs. Volunteering can also be a great opportunity to make some really useful contacts which could help you later in life. The Volunteering Fair is a perfect opportunity to find out more about volunteering and to get involved in life changing opportunities. Have a look around, register your interest and get involved. Give a little, gain a lot!
JAMIE MITCHELL jamie.mitchell@upsu.net Vice President Welfare & Community University of Portsmouth Students’ Union
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1 - Purple Door 2 - age uk portsmouth 3 - wessex cancer trust 4 - alzheimer’s society 5 - portsmouth museums & visitor service 6 - the rowans hospice (no longer attending) 7 - boathouse 4 8 - CODE CLUB 9 - brightside 10 - stroke association 11 - british heart foundation 12 - spurgeons: invisible walls 13 - british red cross 14 - uop sport & recreation 15 - circles south east 16 - sport hampshire & iow and join in 17 - citizen’s advice bureau (havant) 18 - southsea greenhouse (no longer attending) 19 - enable ability 20 - hampshire constabulary 21 - rspca solent - the stubbington ark
22 - girlguiding uk (portsmouth south) 23 - royal national lifeboat institution 24 - hampshire and isle of wight air ambulance 25 - radian: employment support & training 26 - hampshire county council: children’s services 27 - portsmouth city council & wellbeing team 28 - barnaRdo’s 29 - kings theatre 30 - portsmouth foodbank 31 - foodcycle portsmouth 32 - pompey in the community 33 - national musuem of the royal navy 34 - personal choice 35 - no 6 cinema 36 - express fm 37 - shaw trust 38 - orCA 39 - volunteering in portsmouth (VIP) upsu 40 - raising and giving (RAG) upsu VOLUNTEERING FAYRE 2014
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2. age uk portsmouth Volunteer Roles: Information Support, IT Tutor, Independent Living Support, Reception, Gardeners, Café Assistant and Activities Centre Volunteers
Age UK Portsmouth has been caring for vulnerable and isolated older people in Portsmouth and the local area for over 75 years. We are an independent, local registered charity, responsible for our own funding and services, and a brand partner of the national Age UK organisation. Our mission is to ‘help adults in Portsmouth and South East Hampshire enjoy a better quality of life, with a specific focus on all aspects of getting older.'
4. Alzheimer's Society
Volunteer Roles: Group Support Volunteers
Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading support and research charity for people with dementia, their families and carers. We provide information and support to people with any form of dementia and their carers through our publications, website, and more than 2000 local services. We campaign for better quality of life for people with dementia and greater understanding of dementia. We also fund an innovative programme of medical and social research into the cause, cure and prevention of dementia.
28. BarnaRdo's
Volunteer Roles: Volunteer Mentor
Barnardo’s believe in children regardless of their circumstances, gender, race, disability or behaviour. Our purpose as a charity today is to transform the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children. We believe in the abused, the most vulnerable, the forgotten and the neglected. We will support them, stand up for them and bring out the best in each and every child. We do this because we believe that every child deserves the best start in life and the chance to fulfil their potential.
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7. Boathouse 4 Volunteer Roles: Visitor Guides
Boathouse 4, an iconic building within the Historic Dockyard constructed during the massive 1930’s rearmament period, will be restored and opened to the public as the Boatbuilding & Heritage Skills Training Centre. Portsmouth Naval Base Property Trust (PNBPT) is delighted to have received a grant of £3.75m from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for its Boat building & Heritage Skills Training Centre project. The project, which focuses on preserving and celebrating valuable traditional skills, will be the new, south coast branch of the long established International Boatbuilding Training College, specialists in traditional boatbuilding training.
9. Brightside
Volunteer Roles: Online Mentors
Brightside is a charity that helps young people access the education and career pathways they might not have believed were available to them. We want to make sure that it is talent, not background, which determines the education opportunities and careers that are available to young people. Sometimes the only thing standing in the way of a young person achieving their education or career ambitions is a lack of information or support. We want every young person to have the advice or inspiration they need to get to where they want to be in life.
11. british heart foundation
Volunteer Roles: Merchandising, Customer Service Assistant and Stock Processors
British Heart Foundation, raising money for the research of all heart disease. We fund research into the causes and methods of prevention, and treatments. We educate public and health professionals about heart disease to help reduce their own heart risks. We promote training in emergency life support skills, fund BHF heart nurses to care for patients, and provide vital life-saving equipment for hospitals and other health providers. Every pound raised, every minute you donate your time to our shops will make a difference to people’s lives. Join our fight for every heartbeat. WWW.UPSU.NET/ VOLUNTEER
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13. british red cross Volunteer Roles: Refugee Support, Emergency Response, International Family Tracing, Fundraising, Independent Living Help at Home, Administration, Youth Education and Engagement
The British Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We are part of a global voluntary network, responding to conflicts, natural disasters and individual emergencies. We help vulnerable people in the UK and abroad prepare for, withstand and recover from emergencies in their own communities. Join our friendly team of volunteers and do something positive for your community.
15. circles south east Volunteer Roles: Circles Volunteer
Circles South East is an extremely successful community initiative working with groups of volunteers to support, monitor and maintain registered sex offenders in the community. Our aim is to reduce reoffending and therefore reduce the number of victims. Working in partnership with the police and probation services in Hampshire and Thames Valley, we support sex offenders being released from custody. There is also referrals from health provision for individuals with Autism and/or an Intellectual disability who have committed sexual offences. We are recruiting volunteers who can combine an empathic approach with the ability to maintain firm boundaries and challenge inappropriate attitudes and behaviour.
17. citizen's advice bureau (havant) Volunteer Roles: Publicity & PR Agent, Money Mentor Learning Assistant, Money Skills Facilitators
Work Out Your Money is operated by Citizens Advice Havant. Our project aims to improve money skills for young people, families and the over 50s. We want to give everyone the chance to take control of their finances, something that many of us avoid and an area where there has been very limited learning opportunity. Our project seeks to change that, by offering everyone in the local community (including schools), a quick, simple learning programme, plus the chance to access our skilled Citizens Advice team. 8 WWW.PORT.AC.UK/ PURPLEDOOR
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19. enable ability Volunteer Roles: PALS Volunteer and Sports Club Volunteers
PALS (Partnership for Active Leisure Scheme) enables young people (aged 6-21 years) with physical/mild-moderate learning disabilities to take part in a range of inclusive activities, and to socialise and have fun. We offer our young people leisure, sport and recreational activities, and look to develop their confidence, self-esteem and encourage independence. We run weekly wheelchair basketball sessions, and have a diverse program including bowling, cinema, meals out, cooking club, sports, archery, day trips and many more. This is all achieved with the help and support of a team of volunteers who support and encourage our young people.
36. express fm
Volunteer Roles: Radio Presenters and Radio Producers
Express FM exists to help people in the Portsmouth area realise their potential. We do this by creating innovative programmes that highlight learning, leisure and career ideas, and by providing access and training so local people can make their own radio.
31. foodcycle portsmouth
Volunteer Roles: Meal Evening Support, Team Management, Marketing and Events Assistants
FoodCycle Portsmouth serves meals made from surplus food to vulnerable members of the community. We tackle food waste, food poverty and social isolation whilst offering flexible, social volunteer opportunities. We serve two community meals each week made from surplus donated supermarket food by a team of volunteers. We feed around 70 Guests and save over 100kg of food from going to landfill each week.
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22. girlguiding uk (portsmouth south) Volunteer Roles: Unit Helpers
Girlguiding is the leading charity for girls and young women in the UK. Thanks to the dedication and support of 100,000 amazing volunteers, we are active in every part of the UK, giving girls and young women a space where they can be themselves, have fun, build brilliant friendships, gain valuable life skills and make a positive difference to their lives and their communities. We build girls’ confidence and raise their aspirations. We give them the chance to discover their full potential and encourage them to be a powerful force for good.
24. hampshire & isle of wight air ambulance Volunteer Roles: Events Assistants, Mascots, Public Speakers Graphic Designer, Photographer and Collection Pot Coordinator, Eco Volunteer
A leader in helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS), the charity delivers the highest standard of patient care to the people of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The charity operates an EC 135 Helicopter which is based at Thruxton Airfield near Andover and operates 365 days a year. Every day the Air Ambulance crew provide an efficient, prompt response to road traffic collisions, sporting accidents, collapses, and many other incidents throughout the region. The Helicopter is called out many times per day, and these missions are often lifesaving.
20. hampshire constabulary Volunteer Roles: Student Watch Volunteers
Student Watch is a Hampshire Constabulary initiative open to all University of Portsmouth students. This role works to support the work of the police in making Portsmouth an even safer city, by improving student awareness and community relations. Participating students are involved with at least 10 community initiatives that aim to keep students and community members safe and informed, giving volunteers the opportunity to develop invaluable work experience for their CV. 10 WWW.PORT.AC.UK/ PURPLEDOOR
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26. hampshire county council: Children’s services Volunteer Roles: Family Support and Mentors
Exciting opportunities are opening up for volunteers who would like to use their skills and experience to support vulnerable children and their families. The new volunteer roles will be part of an innovative re-design of children’s social care support. The County Council has been awarded almost £4 million from the Department for Education’s Innovation Fund for this reform. We will be setting up networks of volunteers to work with children and families in their communities. Full training will be provided to volunteers.
29. kings theatre
Volunteer Roles: Administration, Front of House and Youth Theatre Support
The Kings Theatre is a beautiful Edwardian theatre that has been central to the community since its conception in 1907. In the last twelve years over £2M has been raised through fundraising and grants and invested in essential repair and restoration. The fundraising department works to identify and secure funding to facilitate the development and enhancement of the theatres activities and take the theatre forward. It is the perfect place to develop your confidence and skills and gain an excellent grounding in the realities of the world of work.
27. PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL: INDEPENDENCE & WELL-BEING TEAM Volunteer Roles: Community Connectors
The Volunteer Community Connector role is based with the Independence and Well-being Team which sits in Portsmouth City Council's Adult Social Care service. Our work focuses on supporting adults to improve and maintain their health and well-being to enable them to remain living independently in their homes and communities. Volunteers work with support staff to be paired with adults (18+) who, for a number of reasons, have become socially isolated but are looking to become more socially included, extend their support networks and develop new friendships. WWW.UPSU.NET/ VOLUNTEER
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33. national museum of the royal navy Volunteer Roles: Educational Support Volunteers, M.33 Exhibition Guides and Community Engagement
The National Museum of the Royal Navy’s main purpose is to become the world’s most respected naval museum, underpinned by a spirit of enterprise and adventure. Our goal is to promote public understanding of the Royal navy and its constituent branches, past, present and future. We strive to be a beacon of excellence in enabling people to learn, enjoy and engage with the story of the Royal Navy and understand its impact in shaping the modern world.
35. no 6 cinema
Volunteer Roles: Cinema Customer Support Assistants
No.6 Cinema is an independent, not-for-profit cinema run entirely by volunteers. We are based in the world famous Portsmouth Historic Dockyard located in the Grade II listed Boathouse 6, hence the name! We are open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights and our 275-seat auditorium boasts the biggest screen on the South Coast! No.6 Cinema screens world cinema’s latest and greatest releases, whilst also mixing an eclectic blend of cult classics.
38. orca
Volunteer Roles: Various Volunteering Opportunities
ORCA are a UK based whale, dolphin and porpoise conservation charity dedicated to the long term protection of whales, dolphins and porpoises (collectively known as cetaceans) in UK, European and adjoining waters. ORCA has been training volunteers from all walks of life to become qualified members of ORCA’s volunteer teams for over a decade. Where research was once left to scientists, academics and experts, we’re making conservation accessible, inclusive and rewarding for anyone and everyone. We’re simply bringing science home.
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34. personal choice
Volunteer Roles: Volunteer Coordinator and Art, Cookery or Photography Workshop Assistants
Personal Choice has been set up to recognise that older people and their relatives and/or carers in Portsmouth need more accessible information, advice and support to address the problems of economic and social deprivation. We aim to support older people in the years preceding retirement to address issues that could lead to poverty and isolation in later years, to improve their independence and wellbeing. We offer a holistic service at the centre, offering time to discuss issues, explore avenues and provide the information, advice and support our clients need.
32. pompey in the community Volunteer Roles: National Citizen Service Team Leader and a range of other roles!
Pompey in the Community harnesses the motivational power of Portsmouth Football Club to promote education, healthy living, sporting participation and achievement among people of all ages. Last season, across Portsmouth and the surrounding area, more than 32,000 people directly benefitted from our programmes, offering an innovative range of coaching, inclusion, health and disability programmes. It is vital we gain more support, both financial and physical, encourage more people to participate and continue to build on the positive relationship we have with the Pompey fans.
30. portsmouth foodbank
Volunteer Roles: Social Media, Website Management, Store Room Manager and Funding Researchers
Portsmouth Food Bank is a Trussell Trust affiliated Portsmouth Food bank that runs as a charity and relies on volunteers to distribute donations of food to people in the city with a ‘food voucher’. The vouchers are distributed by many organisations and agencies across the city so that the charity can run without making judgement. Each parcel provides 3 days of nutritionally balanced dried and tinned food per person, couple or family. Foodbanks help prevent crime, housing loss, family breakdown and mental health problems. A simple box of food makes a big difference. WWW.UPSU.NET/ VOLUNTEER
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5. Portsmouth Museums & Visitor Service Volunteer Roles: Museum Guides
Portsmouth Museums and Visitor Service looks after 6 sites across the City - The Natural History Museum, Eastney Beam Engine House, Portsmouth Museum, D Day Museum, Southsea Castle and Charles Dickens Birthplace - which attract thousands of visitors each year. Volunteers help to enhance the visitor experience and support the running of these heritage sites through gallery interpretation, guided tours, helping with activities and events and providing general support in busy, customer facing environment.
1. Purple Door - university of portsmouth Approximately 180 volunteer opportunities in the local area!
Purple Door offers support to students and graduates on volunteering, part-time jobs, career planning, work experience, placements, business start-up and graduate jobs. Visit our stand today for details on volunteering roles or for general information about the support services on offer at Purple Door. You can take a look at the full range of volunteering opportunities available by visiting the Volunteering Bank at Purple Door or logging-on our online jobs board, My Purple Door: https://purpledoor.port.ac.uk.
25. radian: employment support & training Volunteer Roles: Admin Support, Employment Mentor and Gardening
Radian is committed to helping residents flourish. We've set up EST - Employment, Support and Training, to give our residents the best chance of success. We offer them all kinds of practical job hunting help and tailored training programmes. We work to help boost confidence and self-esteem, whilst addressing the many barriers to work people have. Volunteering with us can provide valuable work experience, be extremely rewarding and be an opportunity for you to support people in your community.
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40. Raising & giving (rag) upsu
RAG Portsmouth is the Raising and Giving Society for the University of Portsmouth. We had a massive year 2014/15, Last year students raised £198,000 for a variety of charities and put a number of events that included the RAG Ball where we illuminated the Spinnaker Tower pink for Breast Cancer Campaign. We have also taken on many challenges as a team such as the Kilimanjaro Adventure, trekking the Inca Trail, cycling from London to Paris and walking along the Great Wall of China – why don’t you join us? Email rag@upsu.net
23. royal national lifeboat institution Volunteer Roles: Fundraising, Education, Events and Lifeboat Crew
The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. 95% of RNLI people are volunteers and we currently have over 40,000 people around the UK and Ireland that give up their own time to bake cakes, hold buckets, educate people, show people around our stations, go out on shouts and much more. You do not have to step foot on a boat to volunteer for the RNLI and we are always in need of more support so could you become an RNLI lifesaver?
21. rspca solent - the stubbington ark
Volunteer Roles: Dog Socialiser, Cat Socialiser, General Animal Care, Charity Shop Assistant, Fundraising Event Organiser, General Admin and Presentation Planners
The RSPCA Solent Branch is the focus for local animal welfare services covering 400 sq.miles, across the Portsmouth and Southampton area. We operate The Stubbington Ark that provides care and rehoming for all manner of animals; domestic, wildlife, farm stock and exotics - there are usually more than 500 animals on site at any one time. We are a separately registered branch of the RSPCA, are self-funded and primarily responsible for raising funds locally. We operate autonomously from the central charity, whilst still following national guidelines.
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37. shaw trust
Volunteer Roles: Career Development Coach, Group Session Support, Job Seeker Support Volunteer, IT Support Volunteer, and Horticultural Volunteer
Shaw Trust is a national charity that helps people who face disadvantage gain skills, find work and take control of their future. Our volunteers help in a range of ways, from coaching and mentoring our clients on their journey towards work, to sharing their IT skills with those who need support, to helping out at one of our horticultural projects or retail shops. Our volunteers add value to all our services and get something back at the same time.
16. sport hampshire & iow and join in Volunteer Roles: Sport Coaches and Coordinators
Sport Hampshire & IOW is one of 44 County Sports Partnerships in England, committed to increasing participation in sport and physical activity. Our vision is, ‘Inspiring more people, to be more active, more often'. Whether you are looking to volunteer as a one off, or 10 hours a week, our website has all the information you need on local sports volunteering opportunities. Sports volunteering isn’t all about playing sport. There are 100’s of different roles required to make sport happen, from organising referees and match fixtures to
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12. spurgeons: invisible walls
Volunteer Roles: Visitor Centre Volunteer and Play Area Volunteers
The Invisible Walls Service delivers support to assist fathers and their families rebuild, develop and maintain healthy relationships during custody and on release. We organise family day visits for fathers and their children to interact, bond and play together. Invisible Walls provides a seven day a week “wrap around” service during prison visits. The Visitors’ Centre is a hub for support, offering families a warm welcome, access to information as well as play opportunities for children. We also train support services in the community to have a better understanding of the needs of prisoner’s families.
10. stroke association Volunteer Roles: One-to-one Peer Support, Communication Support, Group Support and Events Assistant
The Stroke Association is a national charity, supporting Stroke survivors and their families/ carers. We raise awareness about stroke and hope to reduce the number of future strokes through education. We promote a “Life After Stroke”, and have a Portsmouth Team. The team has 3 coordinators, who all recruit volunteers to aid their work across the city in a life after stroke programme.
8. CODE CLUB
Volunteer Roles: Code Club Leaders
Code Club is a nationwide network of volunteer-led after school coding clubs for children aged 9-11. Our aim is that children leave Code Club with the desire and ability to pursue digital making and with a set of skills that will be useful to them in their future hobbies, schooling or career. Volunteering with Code Club to run a weekly coding session for children aged 9-11 is a great way develop your coding skills, help the local community and it looks great on your CV too!
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14. uop sport & recreation UP for Sport Coaches and Volunteering
The University of Portsmouth's Sport & Recreation department offers students the opportunity to work across our Sports Development Programmes. We encourage students to gain experience and qualifications by delivering activities to the University community and young people in local schools, colleges and sports clubs. We cater for all levels of coaching and volunteering experience – from coaches with a lot of experience, through to those who have no experience at all and want to try something new.
39. volunteering in portsmouth (vip) upsu Volunteer Roles
VIP (Volunteering in Portsmouth) is a student lead volunteer group that mainly organises one-off volunteering opportunities for students. Due to their busy schedules, we understand that a lot of students want to volunteer but can’t afford to commit to long-term opportunities. With VIP you can put forward your own project ideas/suggestions. You can also work with the VIP committee with the ongoing opportunities available! For more information please email VIP@upsu.net.
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3. wessex cancer trust
Volunteer Roles: Administration, Marketing and Event Management
Wessex Cancer Trust provides non-clinical care for those affected by a cancer diagnosis, sufferers, their families and carers inclusively. The Charity has 6 designated Cancer Support Centres across Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, and Isle of Wight, and has four shops across all regions to support its income. Wessex Cancer Trust holds regular local and regional events and it is with these events that we need help, both in marketing, administration and event management volunteering, regularly in the WCT office or on the day itself.
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This doesn't need to be a formal volunteering role - even something as simple as coaching a local children's football team could count! Simply visit Purple Door’s website www.port.ac.uk/purpledoor and click the ‘Record Your Volunteering’ button to let us know what kind of volunteering you have been up to.
What is the HEAR? The Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR) is a record of your academic and extracurricular achievements during your time at University. This document is verified by the University and will help maximize your employability when seeking a graduate job. This gives you the opportunity to highlight the skills and experience you have developed to graduate employers or even other universities if you choose to undertake postgraduate study. The Purple Door Volunteering Team are keen to find out about your volunteering activity and capture this information for your HEAR document. To find out more about HEAR please visit http://www.hear.ac.uk/. 19 WWW.PORT.AC.UK/ PURPLEDOOR
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