Labeth Voluntary Action Council have still got some places for the following courses:

QuickBooks Intermediate - 7th Oct, 9.45am - 4.30pm, Weir Link Project (only 3 spaces left!)

Commissioning and Tendering - 14th Oct, 9.45am - 4.30pm, Evangelical Alliance

Fundraising for Beginners - 28 Oct, 9.45am - 4.30pm, Evangelical Alliance

Recruiting Volunteers and Keeping them Happy - 13th Nov, 9.45am - 4.30pm, Roots and Shoots

Monitoring and Evaluation - 26th Nov, 9.45am - 4.30pm, Roots and Shoots

Improving the Quality of your Funding Applications - 9th Dec 08, 9.45am - 4.30pm, Evangelical Alliance

For further information or bookings click here or visit http://www.lambethvac.org.uk/

MIGRANTS RESOURCE CENTRE- 24 Churton Street London SW1V 2LP

Would you like to learn how to write your CV? Do you need to prepare for an interview? Would you like to feel more confident in your job search? Are you new to London and do not know how the welfare system works and how to access different services (health, benefits, education, etc)? If you have answered yes to at least one of the above questions, come and join our employability workshops- In a friendly and safe environment, you will have the opportunity to meet other people, understand how things work in the UK and become more aware of your skills, strengths and potential.

• CV and Cover Letter Writing - Monday 08 September 2008 6-8pm
• Action Planning for your future and job search - Friday 12 September 2008 1-3pm
• Tax Credit and General Welfare Rights - Tuesday 16 September 6-8pm
• Accessing Adult and Higher Education Learning Provision - Friday 19 September 1-3pm
• Confidence Building - Monday 22 September 6-8pm
• Interview Techniques - Tuesday 23 September 6-8pm
• Cultural Awareness and Preparation to London - Friday 26 September 11-12.30pm
• Financial Inclusion - Friday 26 September 1-3pm
• Access to Health Services - Tuesday 30 September 6-8pm
• Careers in Childcare - Friday 3 October from 1pm to 3pm

For furthe information or to register for a session contact Laura Marziale or Bianca Galluccio at the Migrants Resource Centre to register for a session. E-mail laura@migrants.org.uk or bianca@migrants.org.uk or Tel. 020 7821 1273

Minimum grant: £1 million; Maximum grant: £5 million
Total available: £190 million between 2008 and 2010.

Do you have the vision and drive to work with young people to deliver a world class place for them to go? If so, myplace may be able to help you turn your ideas into reality. myplace aims to deliver world class youth facilities driven by the active participation of young people and their view and needs.

This funding programme is delivered by The Big Lottery Fund on behalf of the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF).

For further information click here.

Fundamental Rights Agency publishes 4 new calls for tender:

• The role of commemoration sites, original sites and historical museums in Holocaust education and Human Rights education in the EU (for further information click here):
• The impact of the Race Equality Directive: a survey of trade-unions and employers in the member states of the European Union (for further information click here)
• Separated asylum seeking children in EU member states: an examination of living conditions, provisions and decision-making procedures in selected EU member states through child centred participatory research (for further information click here).
• Respecting, protecting and promoting the right of free movement and residence in the member states of the European Union: the case of the Roma

The deadline for all these tenders is 17 October 2008. For further information, please see the FRA Website (click here).

Lasa is working with The The City Bridge Trust (www.bridgehousegrants.org.uk) and the Wates Foundation (www.watesfoundation.org.uk) to provide support to voluntary and community groups based in London on all aspects of ICT elements of funding bids to the Trust.

Planning and developing ICT as part of your funding bid is essential. By providing advice on proposed ICT developments and current problems we can pass on the skills and knowledge you need to manage and build your ICT capacity.

For more information click here.

Salary £24,545 (pro rata) Fixed term to March 2011 Ref No: W/00190/R; Location: Birmingham
Closing date for applications is Friday 10th October 2008

The Refugee Council has been successful in obtaining funding from the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) to run a 3-year programme in 3 regions (West Midlands, London, Yorkshire and Humberside) to support separated children and children in families to both access, and be supported, in education.

The objective of this role is to recruit volunteers to mentor and befriend children in addition to delivering talks and presentations in schools. The post-holder will work within the Children’s Section and will be part of the Children’s Section Education Support Team. The post-holder will be expected to develop links with stakeholders of this project, including schools, volunteer groups, and others. This post is subject to CRB disclosure.

For furthe information and a full job description click here.

Initially 12 Months Fixed Term Contract with the potential for extension; Salary: 26,076 Incl. of OLW
Closing Date: 9th October 2008; Interviews: Week commencing Monday, 13th October 2008

The Harrow Refugee (and Minorities) Forum is the umbrella organisation for refugee and minority
ethnic and migrant community organisations in Harrow. The Forum provides expert advice and
assistance to the BAMER community organisations as well as a unified voice at a local, sub-regional and regional level. A strong and a valuable partner in driving the refugee, minority ethnic and migrant’s agenda for Renewal and West London Refugee Partnership (WESTREP) partnerships in West London.

We are looking for an ambitious, dynamic, high calibre and high potential voluntary sector skilful visionary who is able to operate both at operational and strategic level to/AND translate the Forum’s agenda for the next three years and beyond. Working closely with the Chair, Executive Officers Committee and the Board of Directors you will both head/lead-up an emerging and existing multi-disciplinary task force and drive this ambitious organisation to a successful transformation. You will thoroughly integrate voluntary sector and other business initiatives activities aiming in further sustaining and driving the Forum’s ambitious programme while effectively managing and spearhead project-critical relationships with funders and key stakeholders alike. Importantly you will also develop and implement innovative solutions and processes needed to ensure the project’s overall delivery and strongly contribute to our strategic growth and wider Business Plan.
To meet this unique challenge you will need to be an inspirational leader, able to take initiative and drive wide-scale changes through a diverse team of staff and volunteers. You are likely to have a minimum of eight years experience and exceptional project management and as well as leadership skills gained both at operational and strategic level. You have no less than three years Board membership experience. A proven team leader, you will be of strong personality, well versed in directing, influencing, motivating and negotiating with those around you. Able to see a big picture, you will constantly focus on service as you deliver projects often in demanding conditions and with time constraints. The post involves some evening and week-end work.

For further information and to download an application pack click here.

Salary:£25,750; Location:Islington
Closing Date:2 October 2008

The LCRN Community Network team is looking to recruit an Outreach Coordinator. This is a three year Capacitybuilders funded project in which the new Outreach Coordinator will be expected to deliver service to 90 LCRN member organisations serving black and other ethnic minority communities, refugee and other new communities in the capital. We intend to improve the reach of 50 LCRN member organisations to better serve and involve the multicultural communities in which they are based and help those communities access the benefits and services LCRN and Network organisations offer.

Over three years LCRN will help 12 targeted organisations to enter partnerships delivering new sustainability-focused community enterprise initiatives integrating excluded groups with the mainstream green economy. To this end, we will help community recycling and reuse groups in London build their capacity, improve their diversity and make links with new stakeholders.

For further information and how to apply visit LCRN website (click here).

The Bangladeshi Women's Society is looking for volunteers and paid sessional workers to support children aged 5-16 to gain skills in maths, English and Bengali at a weekly after-school club in Redbridge. For further information and to express your interest, please email Hosna h_bangladesh@hotmail.com or call 07949000572.

Salary:£30,000; Location:Croydon
Closing Date:25 September 2008

A unique opportunity for a highly experienced administrator and therapist to manage and develop RASAC effective and exceptional counselling service for female survivors over 14 who have been raped or sexually abused as children. You will require good leadership skills, management and HR experience, a sound counselling qualification and extensive experience working with survivors.

If you are a vibrant and dynamic person who feels strongly about stopping violence against women, who is reliable, self-motiovated and efficeint and committed to evidence based practice, we would love to hear from you.

For further information and application pack contact 0208 683 3311 or email: admihn@rasasc.org.uk