P726 CEEFAX 726 Thu 21 Oct 21:27/17 DO IT - ACT NOW AND VOLUNTEER $hj following pages advjrtisj opportunities for you to get involved in volunteering - contacts are given on page 729. If you represent an organisation that involves volunteers, you can use the pages to request voluntary support,and to publicisj volunteer training, publications, and events. To feature your group contact Clare Thornley at The Volunteer Centre UK - tel 0442 873311 - 29 Lower Kings Road, Berkhamsted, Herts HP4 2AB. Contacts on page 729 1/6 TV/Radio Info Diary NewsP726 CEEFAX 726 Thu 21 Oct 21:14/47 I SUPPORT ABERZSTWZTH AIDS HELPLINE Abjrystwyth AIDSlinj initiative iu establishing an outreach team and helpline for people affected bz HIV and AIDS in the area. Project worSjrs now need volunteers to help get the initiative started - you would bj involved in raising local awareness, fundraising and research into available training and information sources. A good chance to gain experience for anyone interested in a career in the voluntary sector. Contacts on page 729 2/6 TV/Radio Info Diary NewsP726 CEEFAX 726 Thu 21 Oct 21:21/13 CONSERVATION WOKS IN SUNDERLAND $5 The British Trust for Conservation Volunteers has recently established a 'mid-week group' in Sundjuland. If you like the outdoors and would be interested in getting involved in voluntary work the Trust would like to hear from you. The mid-week group operates on Tuesday, Wjdnjsday and Thursday, 9.30 am to 4.30pm - full traiing is provided and travel expenses are refunded to unemployed volunteers - tea and coffee are provided. Contacts on page 729 3/6 TV/Radio Info 0 Diary NewsP726 CEEFAX 726 Thu 21 Oct 21:16/34 MARIE CURJJ FUNDRAISING VOLUNTEERS Marie Curie Cancer Care in Dorset needs volunteers to help raise funds for local Marie Curie Community Nurses. These dedicated nurses provide a unique service for cancer patients and support for their families. Fundraising can be both fun and very rewarding, and can provide valuable work jxpjrijnce in communication - training and professional support are readily avbilabli for vol Contacts on page 729 4/6 TV/Radio Info Diary NewsP726 CEEFAX 726 Thu 21 Oct 21:25/42 I VOLUNTARY SERVICE OVERSEES (VS ) $5 VSO volunteers conj from a wide range of trades and professions, including education, health, business and social djvjlopmjnt. To bj a VSO volunteer you need to have a skill or profession, with suitable qualifications and pro6jn work experience - flexibility and sensitivity to the needs of others are vital qualities. Most posts are for two years - volunteers receive local pay, medical insurance and air fayres. $upppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppz Contacts on page 729 5/6 TV/Radio Info Diary NewsP726 CEEFAX 726 Thu 21 Oct 21:18/21 CIVIL RIGHTS ADVICE AND SUPPORT The Civil Rights Advice and Support Group (CAPA) is holding a training session for volunteers on 17 and 24 November 1993 from 6 to 8pm. Based in the East End of London, CAPA offers advice and support to survivors of racial harrassmjnt, racial and domestic violence and police harrassmjnt. Volunteers work from home during the evenings and on weekends, receiving calls from people who need advice and/or support. Contacts on page 729 6/6 TV/Radio Info Diary News