CAVOS - Sedgefield Borough Council for Voluntary Service
It aims to support, develop and represent voluntary action, promoting initiatives that address the community needs. It also aims to strengthen public, private and voluntary sector partnerships.
CAVOS, Block 2, First Floor, St Cuthbert's House,
Durham Way North, Newton Aycliffe,
County Durham, DL5 6HW
Telephone: 01325 313930
Facsimile: 01325 312696
E-mail:
mike@cavos.org.uk
Website:
www.cavos.org.uk
EVENTS
Food for Thought - A multi-cultural experience
Voluntary and community organisations across Sedgefield Borough took part in an Equality and Diversity Event organised by CAVOS, their supporting body, at Ferryhill Business and Enterprise College.
Young people and adults got together in their choice of workshops and explored equality issues around age, disability, sexual orientation, race and religion.
The programme provided something for everyone: presentations, information stands and networking. A crèche was provided for babies and toddlers.
Food and entertainment were special highlights of the day. Participants sampled a selection of cuisine from seven different countries. Later they took part in a workshop conducted by Navrang Arts, a two-sister partnership, who demonstrated movements from Bollywood dance. Men, women and children joined in before sitting down to enjoy a performance of Indian dance.
Sylvia Rochester, Training Officer for CAVOS, commented on the success of the day saying, "We were delighted with attendance. All age groups and a good range of community interests were represented. Attendees said they had come away with a better understanding of other people's views. We are really encouraged by the positive reaction we have had to the day's activities and we look forward to arranging our next community event."
VOLUNTEERING IN SEDGEFIELD BOROUGH
Volunteer Centre Sedgefield Borough, which is part of an independent voluntary organisation (CAVOS) provides information about different organisations looking for volunteers.
We can also support people who volunteer and provide training opportunities for volunteers. Benefits of volunteering can include having fun and meeting new people, gaining experience, learn new skills or contributing to your community.
We currently have over 200 volunteering opportunities on our database including:-
Administration, Befriender, Bingo Caller, CAB Advisor,
Child Care Assistant, Citizen Advocate, Drop in Centre Helper, First Aider, Fundraiser, Furniture Scheme Helper, Gardener, Home Risk Assesor, Mentor, Minibus Driver,
Receptionist, Shop Assistant, Trustee, Youth Worker and many more.
To arrange an informal chat about these or other volunteering options, please call Sharon Vasey on 01388 811115.
