ysjinvolved 4d: summer 2012, faculty of health and life sciences
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Health and Life Sciences
What? Summer Exhibition AssistantWhere? York Archaeological TrustWhen? One of half a day per week
Assisting in the running and interpretation of the temporary ‘Viking Afterlife’ exhibition by stewarding information on its content, assisting with chilren’s crafts and in the shop.
What? DistributorWhere? Trinity Methodist ChurchWhen? Monday and Wednesday afternoons
Distributing a street magazine to local vendors who are homeless.
Various duties from setting up the church to handling cash and account for stock.
What? Support AssistantWhere? Youth Offending TeamWhen? Negotiable
Supporting young people in a wide range of settings throughout the Integrated Young People’s Service.
Community panel members, youth club support, mentoring.
Summer 2012
YSJinvolved // 2 Summer 2012
more opportunitiesWhat? Group AssistantWhere? Wilberforce TrustWhen? Various
Supporting the tutor in delivering the course. Supporting and assisting trainees participating in the course.
What? Sighted GuideWhere? Wilberforce TrustWhen? 4 hours per week
Assisting participants with visual impairment to safely travel from one place to another.
What? Events AssistantWhere? Wilberforce TrustWhen? 3 hours per week
Attending and assisting in exhibitions and events with the Rehabilitation Department throughout the year.
What? HelperWhere? Friends of York HospitalsWhen? Negotiable
Opportunities including working as a guide, in the library, on specific wards and fundraising.
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What? Buddy for Buddy Up SchemeWhere? York St John UniversityWhen? Negotiable
Working as part of a team to support the integration of new students arriving in September into life at York St John University and York.
internal opportunities
What? Welcome Week HelperWhere? York St John UniversityWhen? Freshers’ Week (September)
Assisting new students in finding their way around university, offering help and assistance on any queries they have.
YSJinvolved // 3 Summer 2012
Interested in helping with a community project?
Get in contact with andy law (see detailson the next page) for more details.
kelyn passmoreKelyn is a York St John graduate. She said “The chances of getting my [current] job were enhanced by the fact that I had already volunteered; this made me stand out from other candidates. I can’t recommend volunteering enough, from both a personal and a professional point of view.”
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