COMMUNITY EXCHANGE - 10 August 2014
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2 Fundraisers at no 19
10 Requests, Services at no 21
2 Grants, Funding at no 31
47 Training Courses, Workshops at no 33
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EVENTS, NEWS
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events
1) Five national outcomes - youth practitioner symposium
This symposium anticipates the forthcoming National Youth Strategy and provides practitioners with a space to learn about and reflect on the challenges and opportunities that youth work has in contributing to the five national outcomes for children and young people under the Better Outcomes, Brighter Futures Policy Framework.
Region: Dublin 1
Expiry date: 17/09/14
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/16831
2) River Links Project conference - 'Opportunities in rural areas'
To mark the completion of the River Links Project, Donegal County Council is hosting this one day cross border conference with the theme of 'Opportunities in Rural Areas'. The conference will be held on 17th September 2014 in the Villa Rose Hotel, Ballybofey, Co. Donegal.
Region: Ballybofey, Co. Donegal
Expiry date: 05/09/14
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/16832
3) Viatores Christi regional volunteering information sessions
VC seeks motivated people with transferable skills for assignments in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Haiti. Placements are for a minimum of one year.
Region: Various Locations
Expiry date: 22/09/14
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/16848
4) The Console world Suicide Prevention Day conference, 2014
The Console Conference is relevant to anyone with a general interest in suicide prevention or bereavement, other agencies and workers in the field, and professional clinicians wishing to up skill in these important areas of work.
Region: Dublin
Expiry date: 09/09/14
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/16850
5) Free talk on wellness recovery action planning
If you are interested in finding out more about how WRAP can support your mental health recovery and wellbeing, this is a date for your diary;
Monday August 18th, 5.30-7pm at Dr Stevens Hospital. Presenter Rona McBrierty, International Mentor, Copeland Centre for Wellness and Recovery and WRAP.
Region: Dublin
Expiry date: 18/08/14
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/16870
6) The school and the family today - 'Good practice guidelines'
The purpose of this new publication is to provide Home School Liaison Teachers & Schools with a best practice approach on policies and procedures regarding children living with parents married and unmarried, children of separated parents, same-sex parents, non-biological parents and children in care.
Region: Nationwide
Expiry date: 05/09/14
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/news/16888
7) Central Library: Bi annual series of six free lectures
This bi annual series of six free lectures, in association with the Local Enterprise Office - Dublin City, begins on Thursday, September 11th at 6.30pm, here in the Central Library. A guided tour of the library's services and resources will be available to participants at 6.00pm on the evening of lectures.
Region: Dublin
Expiry date: 10/09/14
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/16893
8) Alzheimer Café: Relaxation & Mindfulness Techniques
Date: Wednesday 13th of August at 7.00pm:
Topic: Relaxation & Mindfulness Techniques
Speaker: Orlaith Donoghue - Occupational Therapy Manager, St John of God Hospital.
Region: Dublin
Expiry date: 13/08/14
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/16757
9) New Irish Families Research Project Report
We wish to inform you of the publication of a new research report from the Department of Sociology, Trinity College, Dublin - 'New Irish Families: A Profile of Second Generation Children and their Families'.
Region: Nationwide
Expiry date: 15/08/14
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/news/16772
10) LGBT Noise: March for Marriage 2014
With the marriage equality referendum due to come before the polls in Spring 2015, this year's March for Marriage marks the beginning of the countdown to the vote. Now more than ever it is hugely important that all of you, your family, friends and co-workers march with us to make equal civil marriage rights happen.
Region: Dublin
Expiry date: 24/08/14
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/16780
11) Concern Worldwide Urgently Appealing for Staff to Work in South Sudan as UN Warns of Famine Threat
Press release - 30.07.2014 Concern Worldwide, Ireland's largest international humanitarian organisation, today put out an urgent appeal for extra staff to help in its response to the rapidly deteriorating food situation in South Sudan.
Expiry date: 14/08/14
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/news/16789
12) RADE Services Users Exhibit their Custom Built Stained Glass Windows
RADE (Recovery through Art, Drama and Education) Service User's exhibition 'Light Source' celebrates the organisation's 10th anniversary with a show that develops their visual arts skills by learning the medieval craft of stained glass.
Region: Dublin
Expiry date: 05/09/14
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/16799
13) Northside Citizens Information Service: Public Information Mornings
Northside Citizens Information Service is delighted to invite you to our new series of coffee mornings:
Thursday 14th August - Family & Children
Thursday 11th September - Housing
Region: Dublin 17
Expiry date: 11/09/14
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/16674
14) Dublin North East Drugs Task Force: Strengthening Families Programme September 2014
The Strengthening Families Programme (SFP 12-16 yrs) is a 14-session family skills training programme for families developed by Dr. Karol L. Kumpfer and associates at the University of Utah in 1982.
Region: Dublin North East
Expiry date: 31/08/14
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/training/16721
15) Cura Kilkenny: Information Session for Volunteer Counsellors
Cura Kilkenny will launch a recruitment drive with an information session for prospective volunteer counsellors on Wednesday the 3rd of September at Cura's Kilkenny centre on Dean Street, at 10am. At this meeting, anyone interested in volunteering with Cura will get a chance to learn about the organisation, what is involved in volunteering as a counsellor, the training process, and the commitment required.
Region: Kilkenny
Expiry date: 02/09/14
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/16629
16) Viatores Christi Regional Volunteering Information Sessions
VC seeks motivated people with transferable skills for assignments in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Haiti. Placements are for a minimum of one year. If you are over the age of 21 and feel that you would like to learn more about volunteering with VC, please come along to one of the information sessions.
Region: Various Locations
Expiry date: 20/08/14
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/16643
17) Dublin Central Public Library: INOU Information Stands
Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed - Information provided on training options, Social welfare entitlements & Educational courses for job seekers with Joe McDonagh, Development Officer with I.N.O.U.
Region: Dublin 1
Expiry date: 18/08/14
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/16562
18) What Employers Want to See in Your CV
Dublin City Public Libraries continues its 2014 Career Direction and Development Programme on Wednesday, 20th August, 2014 at 1.30pm - 2.30pm in the Business Information Centre, Central Library, Henry Street, Dublin 1 with a free workshop given by Jane Downes. This interactive workshop will look at how to stay on track in the jobs market, while focusing on your employer wants. How can you be more proactive in your job search while maximising your chances of finding employment by tweaking your CV.
Region: Dublin
Expiry date: 20/08/14
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/16591
FUNDRAISING EVENTS
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/fundraisers
19) Immigrants Council of Ireland: 6th Annual Mothers and Daughters' Lunch
The Immigrants Council of Ireland is holding its 6th annual Mothers and Daughters' Lunch on Friday 26th September 2014. The Lunch will be held at Fire restaurant and will kick off at 12:30pm. There will be a keynote address, spot prizes, a raffle and an auction! You are welcome to then join us at 37 Dawson Street after the event.
Region: Dublin
Expiry date: 19/09/14
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/fundraisers/16736
20) Friends of Londiani Mountain Challenge
FOL invites you to join them in climbing the highest mountains in each of the 4 Provinces – Carrauntoohil, Co. Kerry, Mweelrea Mountain, Co. Mayo, Slieve Donard, Co.Down, and Lugnaquilla, Co. Wicklow. Four different teams will each climb each one of the mountains at the same time. Each team will be supported by experienced guides. Even if you've never climbed a mountain before there will be a walk for you!!
Region: Various Locations
Expiry date: 19/08/14
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/fundraisers/16558
REQUESTS, OFFERS, SERVICES
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/services-requests
21) Mapping study of development researchers
The Development Studies Association of Ireland (DSAI) is conducting a mapping study of development researchers on the island of Ireland. This study aims to provide support, recognition and opportunities for connection between development researchers. The information gathered through this mapping study will be included in a database which will be searchable under a number of headings through the DSAI website.
Region: Nationwide
Expiry date: 08/09/14
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/services-requests/16847
22) Healthy Food for All is looking to rent an office space
Healthy Food for All (HFfA) are moving offices. We are looking for a Dublin city centre location with office space for 4 staff members as well as access to meeting rooms. Healthy Food for All are a small organisation addressing food poverty among low-income groups and are very much committed to social justice and equality issues.
Region: Dublin
Expiry date: 31/08/14
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/services-requests/16876
23) Volunteers needed to assist lady with physical disability in setting up business
Volunteers needed to assist lady with physical disability who is setting up her craft business to sell her crafts at Marlay Park market in Rathfarnham on Saturdays and Sundays.
Region: Dublin
Expiry date: 22/08/14
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/services-requests/16892
24) Gospel Choir Robes Wanted for Community Organisation
Longford Voices United are a Community Gospel Choir who are now in place nearly a year. They meet weekly and try engage with people who are living in isolation, have difficulties such as mental health issues or anybody who needs to get out of the house for a while for any reason. We are looking for any group who may have old Gospel Choir Robes that are not being used anymore and may be looking for a new home.
Region: Longford
Expiry date: 21/08/14
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/services-requests/16723
25) UCD School of Social Justice Conference: Call for Abstracts
We welcome contributions that have a social change agenda from students and graduates in third-level institutions across Ireland, activists and practitioners in NGOs, Community Groups, and Partner Organisations working for equality and social justice. There will be an opportunity to present your research, participate in workshops, and attend an exhibition showcasing the work of the school. Keynote lectures will be given by academics and front-line workers in the field.
Expiry date: 12/09/14
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/services-requests/16734
26) Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience: Volunteers Required for Research Study
Are you aged 65 or older and in good health? If so, we would like to invite you to participate in a study which investigates the effects of brain stimulation on cognitive performance in healthy older adults.
Region: Dublin
Expiry date: 17/10/14
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/services-requests/16631
27) People of the Year Awards 2014: Nominations Now Open
2014 marks the 40th People of the Year Awards, organised by Rehab and broadcast live on RTÉ One on Saturday, 6th December 2014. They are your chance to honour people who change our world.
Expiry date: 05/09/14
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/services-requests/16662
28) Training Allowance Campaign Group: Please Sign the Petition Now!
The campaign to restore the training allowance is gathering pace, with many more influential organisations and individuals questioning the wisdom of making it more difficult for people to return to the workforce after suffering a mental health setback.
Expiry date: 09/09/14
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/services-requests/16579
29) Blood Donor Clinic List for the Next Fortnight
Irish Blood Transfusion Service need 3000 donations every week. The listing of the clinics locations and times for the next fortnight are available here.
Region: Nationwide
Expiry date: 30/09/14
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/services-requests/16398
30) Participants Required for Research into Awareness
We are looking for Volunteers to take part in a research study that hopes to improve our understanding of how we utilize our everyday judgments in day-to-day life. Participation would involve a two and half-hour visit to Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience.
Region: Dublin
Expiry date: 12/09/14
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/services-requests/16291
GRANTS / AWARDS / FUNDING
http://www.activelink.ie/content/funding
31) St. Stephen's Green Trust: Small Grants Programme - Direct Provision Centres
The SSGT Small Grants Progamme - Direct Provision Centres (SGP-DPC) aims to give an opportunity to parents/carers of children in accommodation centres to decide what activities will benefit their children and to apply for funding for them. It is envisaged these activities will avail of sporting, community and arts facilities in the areas in which they live.
Expiry date: 12/09/14
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/funding/16589
32) St. Stephen's Green Trust: General Grants Scheme
Following a review in March 2014, the Trustees will focus on specific issues of social injustice in critical aspects of a number of key areas over the next 3 to 5 years. We have a particular interest in supporting work in partnership with others and for which there are few opportunities for funding. The September 2014 General Grant Scheme will focus on Prisoners / Ex-prisoners, Travellers and Homelessness.
Expiry date: 12/09/14
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/funding/16611
TRAINING COURSES, WORKSHOPS
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/training
33) Northside Counselling Service: Foundation in counselling course
The Foundation Course content is aligned with our highly respected IACP Professional Diploma in Counselling Course which has been running since 1997. Each Foundation Course will be delivered by the Centre's Experienced and Successful Core Training Team.
Region: Dublin
Expiry date: 15/09/14
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/training/16821
34) Healthy Food Made Easy course
A 6-week Course will start on Thursday 25th September 2014 at 10.30am in The Healthy Living Centre, 4 Neilstown Crescent, Clondalkin. The course can improve people's nutritional knowledge and help them to put it into practice in everyday life. It is practical and fun and everyone can participate. It includes cooking and tastings!
Region: Dublin 22
Expiry date: 24/09/14
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/training/16853