Archive for July, 2010
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By SimonC 21st July 10
Volunteer Ambassador Ryan
What I got out of it?
I gained more confidence and independence which will help in the near future to help me get into employment.
I also did conservation work on the canals, we took the Himalayan balsam out as this was killing other plants. It was interesting to find out a few facts about the Himalayan balsam, what it looks like and best way to kill the plant.
What I enjoyed?
I enjoyed it because I met a few more people, had a really good laugh, we all worked well as a team, and everyone was helpful and helped with the chaos and we all supported each other. I also did two other activaties; Raft Building, this involved team work and communication skills and kayaking that involve’s your own physical skills like your balance, but we supported each other.
Why should you join waterways action?
I joined Waterways and I have gained more working skills, like my communication skills have become better and also my IT skills. I am also doing an NVQ in Business, so you get qualifications out of your voluntary job. We also go on residual holidays. I have met some good people. Voluntary also looks good on your C.V.
Why not get involved yourself?
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Hi, I’m Simon Colderley and I’m going to be around for the next 6 months or so working for Waterways Action Squad as the Volunteer Co-ordinator.
I’ve been out on a couple of conservation tasks and the ambassadors residential at Burrs. Its great to see so much energy around and I’m looking forward to getting out and about seeing as many projects as possible. We are currently gathering a whole host of new opportunities, that we hope to have posted soon, giving an even greater breadth of experiences to volunteer for.
To coin a phrase “I’m here to help” so any questions please get in touch simon.colderley@thewaterwaystrust.co.uk and I’ll try to answer your questions.
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By ChristyM 20th July 10
Lunch break
The Pride of Sefton was the location for this months ambassadors meeting. This narrow boat has been specially fitted to allow disabled access and frequently travels along the Leeds-Liverpool Canal. Docked at Haskayne, we arrived a little later than intended but with plenty of enthusiasm and plenty of grub!
Cruising along the canal we got to discussing the hot topics of summer activities schedules and ways to get returning students into volunteering with us. The Waterways Action Squad newsletter, which we hope to make a regular thing was also brainstormed. Ideas thrown into the pot include adding puzzles and volunteer profiles to get more people reading it. Plans to get our leaflets into public places and into universities were also put in place.
After a few hours, the biggest muffins ever and plenty of other food was brought out. We got to watch the baby ducklings whilst chatting about the ambassadors residential that’s coming up over the summer. We even got a few people to sign up on the day.
Then it was time to have a go at steering the boat (althought I think we just held the handle and Frank and Alan did the steering!).
Overall I would say it was a great chance for a catch up and to plan what will be going on in June, July and August, whilst getting to enjoy a fun trip along the canal! Thanks Pride of Sefton!
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