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Matthew Jones Enillwr cystadleuaeth dros 25
Steve Blaquire Ail yng nghystadleuaeth dros 25
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Mae aelodau’r panel wedi’u hyfforddi a’u goruchwylio gan Catherine Moyle, Ymgynghorydd Gwirfoddoli Ieuenctid CAVO. Eglurodd Catherine ymagwedd y “Dragon’s Den”, rhaid i’r grwpiau sy’n ceisio am arian grant gwblhau ffurflen gais yn y lle cyntaf. Bydd aelodau’r panel yn darllen y ffurflenni cais ac yna’n gwahodd y grwpiau i mewn i’r “Den” i gyflwyno eu syniadau am brosiect. Ar ôl y cyflwyniad roedd yn rhaid i’r ymgeiswyr ddal eu tir yn ystod sesiwn 10 munud o holi ac ateb pan oedd aelodau’r panel ieuenctid yn holi am bob elfen o bob prosiect, o gyllidebau i gynaladwyedd”.
Ymhlith yr ymgeiswyr llwyddiannus o’r noson “Dragon’s Den” oedd Cyswllt Contact am eu gardd goffa sy’n dod o dan brosiect gwirfoddoli ieuenctid Undeb CredCer am eu clybiau cynilo ar gyfer pobl ifanc gan wirfoddolwyr ifanc, a Fforwm Ieuenctid Cymru dros Ddatblygu Cynaliadwy (WYFSD) neu Ddyfodol fel y’u gelwir nhw bellach ar gyfer eu gweithdai ymwybyddiaeth gwastraff bwyd a drefnir gan wirfoddolwyr ifanc”
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Mae Cymunedau 2.0 yn cynnal rhaglen gwirfoddolwyr Pencampwyr Digidol yn Aberystwyth/Aberteifi er mwyn hyfforddi gwirfoddolwyr sydd am helpu i ddarparu hyfforddiant a chefnogaeth ym maes technoleg. Gall gwirfoddolwyr ddewis pa lefel o’r cwrs Cylchredwyr Technoleg maen nhw am ei wneud. Ymgynghorydd Technoleg sy’n deall anghenion y Trydydd Sector yw Cylchredwr Technoleg. Mae dwy lefel o hyfforddiant ar gael;
1 Cylchredwr Technoleg Cychwynnol sy’n hyfforddi pobl sut i ddarparu hyfforddiant TGCh sylfaenol er mwyn helpu cael defnyddwyr gwasanaethau, aelodau a’r cyhoedd ar-lein
2 Cylchredwr Technoleg Uwch sy’n hyfforddi pobl fwy technegol i gynnig cefnogaeth technoleg penodol i gyrff gwirfoddol a chymunedol, megis adeiladu gwefannau, datblygu cronfeydd data, a sefydlu cyfryngau cymdeithasol.
rheoli cefn gwlad, yn ogystal 창 thechnegau gwaith coed gwyrdd traddodiadol, i ddatblygu
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Winter 2011 In this ISSUE... Ÿ Volunteer Awards
2011 Ÿ Clic Y Cardi
Winners Ÿ Community
Transport Volunteer Drivers
Volunteers recognised for their commitments and contributions to Ceredigion charities at the CAVO AWARDS CEREMONY 2011 held at the Memorial Hall Aberaeron CAVO Chief Executive Hazel Lloyd Lubran opened the evening with the Certificates and Trophies presented by Councillor Mark Cole, Vice-Chairman of Ceredigion County Council.
Ÿ Engagement
Gateway Ÿ Tir Coed Ÿ The Explore
Volunteer Internship Programme Ÿ Home-Start Ÿ Make a Difference
Day, the UK’s biggest day of volunteering!
CAVO Chief Executive said “The CAVO team are so glad that groups in Ceredigion have responded so positively to recognise the efforts of their volunteers and say thank you to those who have given their time for such good causes. The Event continues to go from strength to strength and we look forward to celebrating the contribution of volunteers again next year.” Cllr Cole commented “I greatly enjoyed the annual CAVO awards evening in Aberaeron's Memorial Hall and it was brilliant to see so many people of all ages, contributing to what is a vibrant community throughout our county.” “The voluntary sector is at the core of Ceredigion's day-to-day life with an estimated 1,200 to 1,500 voluntary organisations operating in our county alone. It was great to see so many at the awards evening, representing as they are, an entire community of volunteers who give of their time, with passion, enthusiasm and commitment, for the greater good and with no recourse to financial gain".
Photographic Competition
Mathew Jones Over 25 competition winner
Steve Blaquire
over 25 competition runner-up
Volunteering Award (Over 25) Gemma Atherton St John Ambulance Divisional Officer Aberystwyth Town Division “Fantastic evening, great to see so many people there and thank you to CAVO for organising the event”. Gemma has been a volunteer since 2003 and has qualified as a trainer and went out to Zambia in 2010 as leader with a group of young people. The trip was to train St John members and members of the public in the skills of First Aid. In 2007 she was awarded Best Cadet Unit in Wales, two cadets won Deputy Cadet and one County Cadet. Membership of St John and duty bookings increases year on year; Gemma is keen to make a difference and ensure as many people as possible receive first aid training and demonstrates that St John as provider of more than just first aid. Volunteer Driver Czeslaw Dzisko “I never expected such an honour, I am very proud and enjoyed the evening and the atmosphere” As a self-employed taxi driver Czwslaw carries out this volunteering in addition to his paid duties–he uses down time to share duties. The volunteering opportunity gave him chance to navigate the area. He says he has met good nice people in difficult circumstances. It was good for him to go to places and discover Wales and get a very good picture and understanding of social needs. It has turned life into a colourful period, a chance to do something special on this planet. Trustee Award Jane Dodgeon “I felt very honoured, it is nice to be appreciated and to have some recognition, volunteers are an integral part of society and what CAVO do recognising volunteers and their contribution, is really positive”. Jane has a great deal of experience and knowledge around the disability sector and acted as a volunteer in a number of organisations (Citizens Advice Bureau) but joined RAY Ceredigion in 2010. She has been an excellent chair taking the organisation from one employee to a structure of 8, and supporting recruitment procedures. Her experience and patience has been integral in managing this period of change.
Mentor Award (supporting fellow volunteers) Wendy Reynolds “I see as a great honour to receive the award and pleased for all of the team in Ystwyth guiders” Wendy is Unit Leader for 1st Penrhyncoch Brownies and District Commissioner for Ystwyth District which entails looking after the Rainbow, Brownie, Guide and Senior Section Units and has been a Guider for 10 years while working fulltime and caring for her family.
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The aim of the programme is to provide you with some valuable work experience, an opportunity to test your skills, whilst you deliver a project or service which enhances the work of the organisation and improves the lives of the people it supports.
The Explore Volunteer Internship Programme offers a range of short term volunteer placements across Wales. The placements provide a meaningful experience which enhances your employability and skills, gives you an insight into a challenging and rewarding sector and can build on a n y a c a d e m i c qualifications you may have. An Internship differs from regular volunteering as it is designed around a specific project, part time, for a limited period, usually 2-3 months. It is arranged on a flexible basis to suit your needs and those of the organisation.
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The panel members are trained and overseen by CAVO’s Youth Volunteering Adviser Catherine Moyle. Catherine explained the Dragon’s Den approach “the groups applying for the grant money had to complete an application form in the first instance. The panel members read the application forms then invited the groups into the den to pitch their project ideas. Once the pitch was done, the applicants then had to hold their nerve during a 10 minute question and answer session, where the youth panel members questioned all elements of each project from budgets to
Among the successful applicants from the Dragon’s Den style evening were Cyswllt Contact for their commemorative garden youth volunteering project, CredCer Credit Union for their young people’s savings clubs run by young volunteers and the Wales Youth Forum for Sustainable Development (WYFSD) or Dyfodol as they are now known for their food waste awareness workshops run by young volunteers.
The second round of the Youth Led Grants closed on 18th October 2011 and the panel ‘Dish the Dosh’ met once again for a second Dragon’s Den style meeting.
Issued: 07 December, 2011 Volunteer to help your community and improve your career prospects More and more young people in Wales are realising the benefits of volunteering and signing up to an initiative that is improving both their own lives and those of the communities they support. Since its launch in 2009, over 8,000 young people have been recruited by GwirVol, a Welsh Government-funded partnership supporting volunteering opportunities for 16 to 25-year-olds. Recent research has revealed that most young people in Wales (67% of respondents) regard volunteering as helping in the community, while 46% see it as helping them gain experience or skills. A survey of young people completing the Millennium Volunteers Award revealed that, the award was used by 70% on their CV or in a job application, 38% talked about their experience in a job interview and 33% used the award on their UCAS form. 94% value their award and 96% would recommend the programme to a friend. In the current climate where unemployment of young people in Wales is so high, the award holds a great value. ‘The response to our surveys was excellent and shows that young people in Wales view volunteering very much as a two-way process, where both they and the community gain something from the experience,’ said Leah Doherty, GwirVol Co-ordinator. The research was carried out through focus groups organised by Swansea training workers' cooperative Dynamix, surveys online and at events such as the Urdd Eisteddfod. Survey participants were entered into a competition with 10 winners receiving high street vouchers. The results are available in a series of publications, with a full evaluation of GwirVol’s impact since its launch available online at www.gwirvol.org The website also has inspiring stories from GwirVol volunteers, including those of: Amy from Neath Port Talbot, who volunteers with the Youth Opportunities Bank and the CVS Young Researchers Project - where she received training on children’s rights and research methods. ‘I saw volunteering as a chance to do something worthwhile and something different, that would also give me a chance to think about what I might like to do as a career,’ she said. Nathan from Rhondda Cynon Taff volunteers with Barnardo’s. Nathan had tried college, but the experience affected his confidence and he felt he needed to do something different. ‘Volunteering has built my confidence and got me into a more positive frame of mind,’ he said. The competition winners included Stephanie from Tonypandy, who said she enjoyed learning new skills, being able to pass them on to others and ‘watch them as well as yourself progress’ while volunteering. Muzumil from Newport said he enjoyed having an opportunity to help others and thought volunteering was a great way to gain new skills, leading to him getting work experience. And Charlotte from Trimsaran, near Llanelli, felt she had gained a sense of pride ‘knowing that I have made a difference’. A further survey was carried out with GwirVol grant recipients to find out their views on the grant programmes and give them the opportunity to win £200 towards their volunteering project. The winner was Black Association of Women Step Out (BAWSO), which supports BME women in Cardiff experiencing issues such as domestic abuse and disengagement with their local community. Information on the next round of grants is available from GwirVol, on 029 2043 5751, or e-mail gwirvol@wcva.org.uk. Contact GwirVol Co-ordinator Leah Doherty for more details about the initiative.
Catherine Moyle Cynghorwr Gwirfoddoli Ieuenctid/ Youth Volunteering Advisor Rik Mowbray Swyddog Datablygu Gwirfoddoli/ Volunteering Development Officer Bryndulais, 67 Stryd y Bont, Llanbedr Pont Steffan, Ceredigion SA48 7AB 0800 328 0940 / 01570 423 232 Bryndulais, 67 Bridge St, Lampeter, Ceredigion SA48 7AB www.cavo.org.uk infovb@cavo.org.uk www.gwifoddolicymru.net www.volunteering-wales.net CAVO
Digital Champions Volunteer Programme Communities 2.0 is running a Digital Champions Volunteer Programme in Aberystwyth /Cardigan to train up volunteers who want to help deliver technology training and support. Volunteers can choose what level of Circuit Rider learning they want to do. A Circuit Rider is a technology consultant who understands the needs of the Third Sector and the two levels of training are:
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Circuit Rider Advanced
Circuit Rider Lite
trains up more technical people to deliver specific technology support to voluntary and community organisations, such a building websites, developing databases and setting up social media
trains people to deliver basic ICT training to help get service users, members and the public online
Alternatively contact Rik Mowbray at the CAVO office (Lampeter) for details of volunteering opportunities in your area: 01570 423232