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In  the spotlight this week is Eaves Charity and our monthly knitting and sewing session with them Tuesday April 17th 2.30-4.30pm.

All levels of experience are welcome, so whether you're an expert knitter or a complete novice come along for the perfect combination  of knitting, chatting, and tea and biscuits!

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In The Spotlight!

In  the spotlight this week is Eaves Charity and our monthly knitting and sewing session with them Tuesday April 17th 2.30-4.30pm.

All levels of experience are welcome, so whether you're an expert knitter or a complete novice come along for the perfect combination  of knitting, chatting, and tea and biscuits!

Sign up! 

Charity Shop Manager Required

Ace of Clubs is a day centre for homeless, vulnerable, and isolated people.  They aim to guide homeless and vulnerable people towards a more secure way of life.  This is achieved by providing free professional support and advice so that people can make informed and responsible decisions about their lives.  They are based in St Alphonsus Road, SW4 7AS.
 
They are looking for a long-term, able, trustworthy, committed volunteer to run one of their charity shops one day per week.  If you are interested in helping please contact Sarah directly at sarahmiles@aceofclubs.org.uk. 

Hands on London Fundraiser Gala

Hands on London would look like to cordially invite you to attend our first ever fundraiser gala. We are holding the event in conjunction with one of our charity partners, The Baytree Centre, who provide educational opportunities to women and children in Brixton.

The gala is being held at The Medieval Banquet, St Katharine's Docks, on Monday evening, the 28th November and includes a cocktail reception, a three course dinner, an auction, and medieval entertainment. You can arrive as late as 7:30pm as this is when the first course will be served.

Please note the dress code is business/smart. Dresses are fine as well for ladies. 

Please RSVP to gala@handsonlondon.org.uk and include how many tickets you would like to purchase. Remember, if you purchase 4 or more tickets you will receive a 10% discount, so invite your friends, partners or
work colleagues!

We look forward to hearing your response.

If you cannot come but would still like to make a donation, you can send it to:

Account Name:                 Hands on London
Bank:                               Cooperative Bank
Account #:                        65443550
Sort Code #:                     08-92-99

Additionally, do let us know if you would like to Giftaid your donation as we are a registered charity 1140291.

Card Aid Shop Volunteers Needed

Card Aid is a scheme run by the Charities Advisory Trust. Each year the Trust sets up Christmas card shops all over London to raise funds for over 300 charities. Unlike many commercial companies, where as little as 2% of the card price goes to charity, 100% of the profits made on Card Aid sales go to charitable causes.

The Eastcheap Card Aid shop near Monument will be opening from the 24th of October until Christmas and is seeking volunteers to help with its day to day running. Typical tasks include serving customers, arranging and pricing stock, operating the till, and helping to publicise this wonderful cause. They have a very friendly team at Card Aid and hope this opportunity will not only be rewarding but a lot of fun too!

Generally Card Aid asks volunteers to make a regular commitment (e.g. weekly or fortnightly) of a minimum 3 hour shift. However there is a degree of flexibility so even if you are interested but cannot make a regular commitment do still get in touch. Note that this is a weekday opportunity as the shop's opening hours are Monday to Friday, 11a m til 4.30 pm. To volunteer or simply find out more please contact Florence Ackland (Card Aid Shop Manager) at florence.ackland@gmail.com.

Fundraising Development Volunteer Needed

Eaves is a charity which provides high quality services to women who have experienced violence through various support, accommodation and research projects.  They are in need of a fundraising development volunteer to assist with the creation of Eaves' Trust and Statutory Fundraising Strategy, to help raise new income for the charity, to develop and maintain existing relationships with funders, and to assist with promoting the charity externally.  This will involve planning, research, and some database management.  
 
Ideally, the volunteer would be able to commit to 2 or 3 days a week for a minimum of 3 months.  Eaves welcomes all applicants, but competent computer use and some experience of research and fundraising is desirable.  If you would like to volunteer or know of anyone who might be interested please contact venetia.barton@eaveshousing.co.uk as soon as possible.

Silent Disco - World Record Event Stewards Needed

Free to Dance is a fundraising and awareness raising event for the charity Learn Burma.

On the 11-16th October, Ben Hammond (Former teacher and Director of Learn Burma) will attempt to break the world record for the longest time spend dancing (6 days). During that time Free to Dance will also be trying to break the world record for the longest Silent Disco.

 
The silent disco will take place between the 11th-16th Oct at The Scoop, at More London, near Tower Bridge. Members of the public are invited to come and dance for 4 hours at a silent disco of their choice (there are lots of different dance styles and music to chose from). People can either just pay to attend or get themselves sponsored for their 4 hour dance. All the money raised goes to the charity Learn Burma. Click here to watch a 2 minute video for more information.
 
Hands on London is helping Free to Dance recruit volunteer stewards between the 9th and 17th October to help make the event an outstanding success. For every 4 hour shift you volunteer, Free to Dance will give you a place at your pick of their brilliant silent disco lineup. Roles are straightforward, supervised and you will get a full induction beforehand. Click here to sign up and bring a warm fuzzy 'I'm making a difference' feeling to your day.

Typing and Computer Skills Volunteer Needed

Basaira Elderly Centre provides a centre in Lambeth where the elderly are welcomed in familiar surroundings to meet and talk with someone and to break isolation.  Basaira organise talks and workshops, promote community cohesion, participate in local governments, fundraise to provide services, and aim to influence policy.  They are in need of a volunteer to help staff with typing and basic computer and administrative help.    
If you would like to volunteer or know of anyone who might be interested please contact the organisation by telephone on 0208 761 9631 as soon as possible.

Volunteer Receptionist Needed

Eaves is a charity which provides high quality services to women who have experienced violence through various support, accommodation and research projects.  They need a volunteer receptionist to provide a welcoming, efficient and courteous reception service to the organisation and to be the first point of call for visitors to Eaves.  The role would also involve providing a professional working environment, answering the phone and dealing with enquiries, taking messages and passing them on to the appropriate member of staff, as well as occasional additional general administrational tasks. 
 
Ideally, the volunteer would be able to commit to a couple of hours a day, preferably between 12 and 2pm, for at least 2 days a week.  Eaves welcomes all applicants, but excellent telephone manner and interpersonal skills are essential.  If you would like to volunteer or know of anyone who might be interested please contact alice@handsonlondon.org.uk as soon as possible.

Volunteer Needed: Assistant to Sojourner Resettlement Worker

Eaves is a charity which provides high quality services to women who have experienced violence through various support, accommodation and research projects.  They need a volunteer to assist the Sojoruner Resettlement Worker with her duties.  The Sojourner Resettlement worker prepares Sojourner funded women to live independently in the UK after they have been granted Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK and leave our service. She also advocates for them with local authority housing departments and the Job Centre when they make application for benefits and present themselves as homeless in need of housing. She takes over support of women when they have been granted ILR or when their funding is coming to an end but no decision has been made.  In these circumstances she will seek ongoing financial assistance from other sources such as Social Services.  The volunteer assistant will help with all these aspects of the role, as well as other duties when needed and appropriate. 
 
Eaves welcomes all applicants, although prefers those with experience of working with women who have been victims of domestic violence.  If you would like to volunteer or know of anyone who might be interested please contact alice@handsonlondon.org.uk as soon as possible.
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