Millennium Volunteering
WE ARE CURRENTLY RUNNING A MILLENNIUM VOLUNTEER SCHEME - OPEN TO ALL 14-25 YEAR OLDS UNTIL JANUARY 2013
Millennium Volunteers is a UK wide initiative designed to promote and recognise volunteering among young people age 16-24.
In order to become a Millennium Volunteer you must first register as an Adult or Young Volunteer, and state you wish to become a Millennium Volunteer.
The Millennium Volunteer programme aims to
-
Offer challenging and interesting volunteering opportunities for all young people
-
Enable young people to acquire new skills and knowledge and develop personally
-
Increase recognition of volunteering by young people
-
Set a standard of volunteering opportunities in Wales
-
Make a positive impact in local communities
-
Encourage ownership of the programme by young people.
What does it involve at the Egypt Centre?
-
The young person makes a commitment to volunteer for 200 hours within 12-15 months.
-
The young person commits to doing a project within the Egypt Centre.
-
The young person commits to attending training sessions at the Egypt Centre.
What will you get back?
-
A chance to put a nationally recognised scheme on your CV
-
The satisfaction of working in a worthwhile voluntary organisation
-
Certificates of recognition for 50, 100 and 200 hours. For 200 hours you will receive an award of excellence from the 1st Minister of Wales.
-
The support of a full time volunteer manager
-
Development of your personal skills
-
Valuable work experience
-
2 free trips - one to Bristol in November and one to London in February.
-
Free tea/coffee and refreshments!
-
Accredited training worth an A level.
How do I get involved?
It's simple. If you are already a volunteer, see the Volunteer Manager, Syd Howells, and he will register you.
If you are interested in volunteering here for this scheme, you need to apply as a volunteer first - mention on your application form that you are interested in being a Millennium volunteer and Syd will register you when you first start.
For more information on this nationally recognised scheme visit www.wvca.org.uk
If you would like to receive more information on volunteering at the Museum, please contact: