News From De Montfort http://www.demontfortstudents.com All information is copyright and owned by De Montfort De Montfort tjones1@dmu.ac.uk One Voice is a brand new project for Involve for International Students. http://www.demontfortstudents.com/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=12005 http://www.demontfortstudents.com/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=12005 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:26:00 +0100 De Montfort tjones1@dmu.ac.uk The Learning Centre works with Key Stage 3 children who are currently staying in hospital. The children are attending the anxiety unit at the hospital to access education. http://www.demontfortstudents.com/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=11805 http://www.demontfortstudents.com/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=11805 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:05:00 +0100 De Montfort tjones1@dmu.ac.uk The Red Cross work with in a variety of capacities. One of these is at Glenfield and Leicester City General Hospital working with the mental health patients. http://www.demontfortstudents.com/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=11795 http://www.demontfortstudents.com/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=11795 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:03:00 +0100 De Montfort tjones1@dmu.ac.uk Below you will find the links to the first Involve Staff Newsletter! http://www.demontfortstudents.com/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=11593 http://www.demontfortstudents.com/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=11593 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:51:00 +0100 De Montfort tjones1@dmu.ac.uk This is a unique volunteering opportunity exists for an individual to work in Sports Development within the voluntary sector. You will be working directly with the Vinvolved Sports Development Officer to raise the profile of Youth Sports Volunteering. http://www.demontfortstudents.com/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=11195 http://www.demontfortstudents.com/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=11195 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:59:00 +0100 De Montfort tjones1@dmu.ac.uk You can learn new skills, gain valuable experience and have fun by being a part of an action packed fortnight of Sport. The Sports Fest takes place in Humberstone Gate in the city centre. http://www.demontfortstudents.com/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=11185 http://www.demontfortstudents.com/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=11185 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:57:00 +0100 De Montfort tjones1@dmu.ac.uk Leicester City Council are looking for DMU students to take part in a focus group on Thursday 10th July from 11.30am-1.30pm to discuss the name of the new Digital Media Centre currently being built in the Cultural Quarter. http://www.demontfortstudents.com/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=10246 http://www.demontfortstudents.com/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=10246 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:48:00 +0100 De Montfort tjones1@dmu.ac.uk VAL are looking for a volunteer to become a mentor for a young man with mild Aspergers Syndrome to enable him to volunteer. http://www.demontfortstudents.com/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=10245 http://www.demontfortstudents.com/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=10245 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:47:00 +0100 De Montfort tjones1@dmu.ac.uk This scheme provides a vast range of activities for local children over the summer holidays including sports coaching, crafts, storytelling, farm animals, drama, trips out and outdoor pursuits. http://www.demontfortstudents.com/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=10244 http://www.demontfortstudents.com/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=10244 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:46:00 +0100 De Montfort tjones1@dmu.ac.uk DMU are looking for friendly and approachable volunteers to welcome new arrivals of International Students to Leicester and the DMU campus. The students arrive from June onwards with most arriving in August and September. http://www.demontfortstudents.com/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=10080 http://www.demontfortstudents.com/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=10080 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:01:00 +0100 De Montfort tjones1@dmu.ac.uk A local fundraiser is looking for 6 students to assist her in the organising of a major fundraising event taking place in Leicester on Friday 19th September 2008. http://www.demontfortstudents.com/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=10079 http://www.demontfortstudents.com/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=10079 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:59:00 +0100 De Montfort tjones1@dmu.ac.uk Rainer Leicestershire are working in conjunction with the Secretary of State for the Ministry of Justice to provide a service which will see volunteer mentors work alongside Persistent and Priority Offenders between the ages of 18-25 years for 6 months. http://www.demontfortstudents.com/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=10078 http://www.demontfortstudents.com/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=10078 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:55:00 +0100 De Montfort tjones1@dmu.ac.uk Rainbows Children’s Hospice is a local charity raising money to enrich the lives of children and families during their respite stays. Every year Rainbows organise a sponsored Walk of Life across Leicester, this year the walk is on Sunday June 22nd. http://www.demontfortstudents.com/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=10077 http://www.demontfortstudents.com/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=10077 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:53:00 +0100 De Montfort tjones1@dmu.ac.uk The play scheme will be running for 4 weeks between July and August on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Volunteers will work with groups of children over the day in fun and creative activities. http://www.demontfortstudents.com/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=10014 http://www.demontfortstudents.com/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=10014 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:01:00 +0100 De Montfort tjones1@dmu.ac.uk MENCAP work with young people with learning disabilities. As part of their work with young people from minority ethnic communities they are looking for a volunteer who can speak Gujarati. http://www.demontfortstudents.com/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=10013 http://www.demontfortstudents.com/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=10013 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:00:00 +0100 De Montfort tjones1@dmu.ac.uk WaterAid is looking for volunteers to help on our stand at the Riverside Festival in Bede Park on Sunday 8th June. This is to support the Sing for Water campaign taking place on the Sunday afternoon. http://www.demontfortstudents.com/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=10012 http://www.demontfortstudents.com/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=10012 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:58:00 +0100 De Montfort tjones1@dmu.ac.uk Following the success of the Media Moguls project, which ran in February, Involve are pairing up with the Youth Inclusion Project to offer local 8-12 year olds a weeklong media experience in August (4th-8th). http://www.demontfortstudents.com/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=9917 http://www.demontfortstudents.com/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=9917 Tue, 27 May 2008 09:36:00 +0100 De Montfort tjones1@dmu.ac.uk The South Leicestershire CAB are running a campaign to highlight issues costumers face from mobile phone providers. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who would like gain experience in Social Policy. http://www.demontfortstudents.com/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=9916 http://www.demontfortstudents.com/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=9916 Tue, 27 May 2008 09:35:00 +0100 De Montfort tjones1@dmu.ac.uk This day is a regional event open to all students on Wednesday 5th June 2-4.30pm. Volunteers will be picked up (12.45pm) and dropped off (6.30pm) in Leicester. http://www.demontfortstudents.com/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=9915 http://www.demontfortstudents.com/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=9915 Tue, 27 May 2008 09:34:00 +0100 De Montfort tjones1@dmu.ac.uk Next summer Leicester will be hosting the Special Olympics 2009. This is a fantastic opportunity for Leicester and also for you. http://www.demontfortstudents.com/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=9762 http://www.demontfortstudents.com/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=9762 Thu, 15 May 2008 15:27:00 +0100 De Montfort tjones1@dmu.ac.uk Rainbows Children’s Hospice is a local charity raising money to enrich the lives of children and families during their respite stays. Every year Rainbows organise a sponsored Walk of Life across Leicester, this year the walk is on Sunday June 22nd. http://www.demontfortstudents.com/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=9761 http://www.demontfortstudents.com/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=9761 Thu, 15 May 2008 15:25:00 +0100