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TimeBank is a national charity inspiring and connecting a new generation of people to volunteer in their communities, and enables charitable organisations and businesses to develop innovative and highly effective volunteer programmes.
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Changing the world, one classroom at a time
01-10-2008 - TimeBank is excited about the launch of We Are What We Do's latest book, Teach Your Granny to Text and Other Ways to Change the World. The book is the latest project from the organisation behind the best seller Change the World for a Fiver and I'm not a Plastic Bag. It is set to start a revolution of social change across the UK this autumn.
To help spread the messages from the book, TimeBank is supporting 200 young volunteers to go into primary schools in London and the North West of England. These sixth formers will deliver presentations that bring to life issues ranging from climate change and social exclusion to obesity and animal rights. The Young Speakers will help spread We Are What We Do's message that small actions x lots of people = big change.
To find out more about the Young Speakers programme visit our website or call Sam Bond on 020 7785 638
To help spread the messages from the book, TimeBank is supporting 200 young volunteers to go into primary schools in London and the North West of England. These sixth formers will deliver presentations that bring to life issues ranging from climate change and social exclusion to obesity and animal rights. The Young Speakers will help spread We Are What We Do's message that small actions x lots of people = big change.
To find out more about the Young Speakers programme visit our website or call Sam Bond on 020 7785 638
Home-Start links up with TimeBank to launch Real Parents campaign
24-09-2008 - Home-Start, the nation’s leading family support charity, is launching Real Parents - a high profile integrated communications campaign to recruit volunteers from across the country.
Refugee community organisations celebrate mentoring success
18-09-2008 - Over the last year, more than 20 voluntary sector leaders have changed the fortunes of refugee community organisations.
Digital mentors to bridge generation gap in London
17-07-2008 - National volunteering charity TimeBank has secured funding from national youth charity v to launch a new project aimed at closing the digital divide between generations in London.
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Jeremy MilnesFame Academy mentor and TV personality Jeremy Milnes “Mentoring and befriending is an incredibly powerful vehicle for empowering people. Volunteering as a mentor or befriender is a valuable and worthwhile use of time, which is hugely appreciated by those receiving advice and support.
People are often put off the idea of being a mentor or befriender by thinking ‘what can I offer?’ when, actually, they have years of experience and knowledge. I know from personal experience how the simple act of offering tips, advice and companionship to people, who may have had a tough time but want to get on in life, can be utterly life changing.”
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