P726 CEEFAX 726 Mon 4 Apr 18:19/41 DO IT - ACT NOW AND VOLUNTEER The 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 Cjntri UK - tel 0442 873311 - 29 Lower Kings Road, Berkhamsted, Hjrts HP4 2AB. Contacts on page 729 1/6 TV/Radio Info Diary NewsP726 CEEFAX 726 Mon 4 Apr 18:22/30 JOIN RESEARCH PROJECTS WORLDWIDE Volunteers are needed to join research expeditions to different areas of the world. They would bj supporting projects bz Earthwatch, the internationat science foundation which helps scientists measure the rate, costs and consequences of environmental damage - you would bj helping scientists in their fieldwork. No special skills are necessary as training is provided - projects last two to three weeks. Contacts on page 729 2/6 TV/Radio Info Diary NewsP726 CEEFAX 726 Mon 4 Apr 18:12/13 SOCIAL ACTION STARTS RIGHT HERE You can get all kinds of voluntary work experience through the British Association of Settlements and Social Action Centres (BASSAC). This national network of indjpjndjnt multi-purpose organisations is based in urban or inner city areas. It has a tradition of ongoing innovative movements and methods of working in a variety of areas from debt counselling to playschjmjs, racial and mental health awareness. 5upppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppz Contacts on page 729 3/6 TV/Radio Info Diary NewsP726 CJJFAX 726 Mon 4 Apr 18:18/12 I PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST IN INDIA $5 People First International has places for a summer workcamp based in Bihar, India. You might have to get involved in an element of physical work but it shouldn't bj too strenuous. This is a chance to gain experience of India and learn about People First's educational projects. The workcamp runs from 20 July to 5 August and costs £75 - vegetarian food and accommodation provided. ] Contacts on page 729 4/6 TV/Radio Info Diary NewsP726 CJJFAX 726 Mon 4 Apr 18:11/11 SIGN UP FOR GUARDIAN/JERWOOD AWARDS Volunteers and paid workers for smaller charities are invited to enter the Guardian/Jjrwood awards scheme offering two £3,000 prizes. The awards recognisj excellent individual achievement in the field of social welfare - to bj eligible the worker must bj employed bz or volunteer for a UK charity with a turnover of £5,000 to £400,000. The charity must have social welfare as an objective - closing date for entries 10 June 1994. ] Contacts on page 729 5/6 TVORbdio Info Diary NewsP726 CEEFAX 726 Mon 4 Apr 18:11/01 ROLL UP FOR CADBURZ'S STROLLERTHON This year's Cadbury's Strollerthon takes place around London on July 17 1994, raising money for One Small Step and Save the Children. Volunteers are needed to assist in the office before the jvjnt, to help with organisation and to provjdj support on the day. Every volunteer on the day will receive a free packed lunch and a 'Strollerthon outfit' - travel and lunch expenses can bj provided for office volunteers. Contacts on page 729 6/6 TV/Radio Info Diary News