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    Volunteers Needed Community Litter Picking Day

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     Join Riverside for a Community Litter picking day in West Bromwich Wednesday 12th March 10am-12pm Meeting on The Ridgacre Car Park, New Gas Street, West Bromwich, B70 0NP All equipment will be provided The RC Team -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

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    The Recovery College Gazette Summer 2024

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    Our Latest Newsletter is Now Live! This month, we're excited to bring you: A special message from Liane, one of our Deputy PrincipalsA volunteering update from Usha, our Volunteer CoordinatorIntroductions to the new faces on our teamInformation about our brand new course: Help for Heroes: Veterans Moving ForwardsA sneak peek at our Autumn Timetable...

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    Walsall College Volunteer Hospitality & Catering Programme

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    Walsall College are offering a *free volunteer programme in Hospitality & Catering taking place at The Link in Walsall Town Centre and Boathouse in Rushall in July, in partnership with Gio's Italian Deli! This five week programme will help people boost their confidence, develop their knowledge and skills for a career in Hospitality & C...

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    Volunteering in My Community RC Hub Highlights

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    Are you interested in Volunteering in your community... you can find out how by looking at our RC Hub! The RC Hub is a mental health, recovery, health and wellbeing resource library, for people living in the Black Country. It is ever-growing with new activities, leaflets, videos and other tools to help you. Access the Recovery College Hub here...

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    Diabetes UK Wellness Walk 7th July 2024

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    Diabetes UK are hosting a Wellness Walk in Birmingham City Centre on 7th July! There is opportunity to take part in the walk or volunteer at the event..  It's a great opportunity to walk towards a healthier, happier future, take in some of the Birmingham landmarks and hopefully enjoy some sun. All whilst raising awareness and funds for di...

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    National Volunteers Week, 2024

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    It's the 40th anniversary of Volunteers Week! We are celebrating the amazing contributions volunteers make to communities across the UK and most importantly for the Recovery College. The celebration starts on the first Monday in June every year. It's a chance to recognise, celebrate and thank the UK's incredible volunteers for all they co...

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    A Day in the Life of...Darren Williams

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    At The Recovery College co-production is at the heart of everything we do. We recently interviewed Darren, asking him a series of questions relating to volunteering and co-production. A Day in the Life of...Darren Williams, A Recovery College Volunteer (youtube.com) Darren is a student at The Recovery College and he has co-produced the Men's W...

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    Drop-In Sessions & Volunteering with YMCA Walsall

    Come along every Wednesday between 10.30am till 1.30pm at YMCA Small Street Centre. Where YMCA  will be offering free drop in sessions for local residents to support with: Form completion Employment Support Accessing Online Council Services General Information Advice & Guidance  For further information or to book 1...

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    Explore Volunteering - Workshop

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    Dear Students, Have you thought about volunteering with the Recovery College or in general? Explore volunteering workshop allows students to explore and prepare for any future volunteering. Come along to the online workshop, explore, learn, develop and unlock potential. Could you kindly email and/or text in by the 22nd of November 2023 expressing i...

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    H.O.P.E Volunteer Opportunity

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    Would you like to support vulnerable people in your community and help others get more connected whilst reducing isolation?If so, then please consider volunteering for HOPE.To find out more, please: Call 07796 046072 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Social Prescribing service provides a non-medical approach to supporting adults in Wolverhampton...

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    A Day in the Life Of...Usha Patel

    A Day in the Life Of...Usha Patel

    Here at the Recovery College we are super proud of our hard working team, and we feel that it's time to celebrate them, and put some names to faces. Today we have approached Usha Patel! 1) What is your job role and what subjects do you cover? I am the volunteer coordinator for the Recovery College, I will be supporting students who express an ...

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