► Culture & Heritage
Hampton Court Palace
Historic Royal Palaces is an independent charity which looks after Hampton Court Palace. The organisation does not receive funding from the Government or the Crown and therefore relies on support from visitors, members, sponsors and volunteers. The Palace is over 500 years old and is set in exquisite gardens on the banks of the River Thames. The charity’s aim is to help everyone explore the story of how monarchs and people have shaped society, in some of the greatest palaces ever built. Volunteers play a significant role at Hampton Court providing links between the palace, visitors and local community. The aim of everyone involved with Hampton Court is to help preserve the past for the future. The volunteers will assist visitors by pointing out key places to visit - would they like to visit the Tudor kitchens, the gardens or the King's apartments? Or visitors may just need directions or audio equipment. However you get involved, you will be helping to enrich the visitors’ experience of the stories, romance, intrigue and legend of this wonderful place. For more information contact Alex
The Holly Lodge Centre
The Holly Lodge Centre is situated in scenic Richmond Park and attached to an old farmhouse. The aim of the centre is to provide everyone, no matter what their ability or background, with the opportunity to enjoy and learn about Richmond Park, including its wildlife and fascinating history. The experience should be fun as well as educational and this is very much in evidence when being taught in a Victorian classroom. There are many opportunities available at the centre: Classroom Assistants, Creative Artists, Interpretational Actors / Drama Students, Gardeners / Teachers
There are also possibilities to carry out research on the park or help write scripts for the interpretational actors. For more information contact Alex
MeWe Arts and Education Alex
MeWe's aim is to educate and uplift young people through performing arts and culturally based education. Through the celebration of African and Afro-Caribbean culture they promote diversity and community cohesion. The MeWe Youth Theatre Company was recently awarded Youth Theatre Company of 2006.
They also deliver international development work in Southern Africa via education and ICT projects in rural communities. To fund its activities, MeWe engages in Social Enterprise, delivering English and Open Source Software training. A young and vibrant organisation with conscience. The opportunities are numerous: Teaching assistants to help research and create multi-cultural school education pack, Accounting & Bookkeeping assistants, Youth Theatre Production Team, Finance & Marketing assistants, Illustrator/Animator/Media. For more information contact
Refugee Action Kingston
Refugee Action Kingston (RAK) provides free advice and information on a number of issues, including immigration, benefit, housing, education, training, health and other issues. RAK whilst supporting the refugees encourages their independence, enabling them to settle and lead fulfilling independent lives. Opportunities exist at RAK’s day centre on Wednesdays and Fridays. This could include helping to serve lunches, playing with the children, doing arts and crafts, and helping with English, IT and exercise classes. There is always the chance to talk and socialise with the refugee families. Volunteers are also needed to help at the crèche and they also have a befriending and mentoring scheme. There are regular opportunities to get involved in one-off projects with RAK - helping at their clothing collection days throughout the year and with the Christmas party. For more information contact Alex
marketing & advertising opportunities click the media pack button.
Delicious
Digg
Facebook
reddit
StumbleUpon