 The power of volunteering and young people was on show at Frenford Clubs on Sunday 8th August. 75 young people from the borough helped make the event a runaway success. To celebrate the achievements of 80 years of Frenford's Youth Club, Frenford's Youth Committee joined forces with the vinvolved's Redbridge Youth Action Team to host Summer JAM, the ultimate youth event this summer! This was the first time that the two teams of young people have collaborated and worked together. They organised Frenford's Summer Jam to put on an event for the whole community; young and old. Rebecca Awan from the Youth Action Team said "it was initially a little nerve wracking working with a new team, but as time progressed and we got to know each other we learnt to work together. It was great to work with the Youth Committee and witness how passionate they are about the club. We managed to pull of a really successful event together! The two teams also managed to engage an additional 55 young people as volunteers on the day." Alex Hinds, a Youth Action Team member who compered the event added "after months of planning it was fantastic to see everything come together on day. And we all played a part in that." The young people had organised and arranged a range of activities for locals to get involved in on the day, including; street dance, graffiti, face painting, football, cricket, Wii and Playstation tournaments to name a few. There was also information stalls from vinvolved East London, Frenford Clubs, St Johns Ambulance and PCSO Safer Neighbourhoods. Frenford's Club is moving to new premises at the end of the year, the event was a thank you to everyone who has made Frenford's an outstanding success! Irfan Shah of Frenford Clubs commented; "To witness 'young people' plan and execute an event with over 50 plus young volunteers, has to be one of the most satisfying highlights of my time as a youth worker. The Frenford's Youth committee and the Redbridge Youth Action Team supported by Frenford, vinvolved East London, Changemakers and BTCV have made this event possible but notably a success. People approached me at the event and were extremely complimentary towards the young people who were volunteering at the event. This gives Frenford great hype as we approach a much anticipated move to the drive in October. I only hope that this event will be highlighted as much as the negatives surrounding young people usually are. Young people must be supported more now than ever as they face a steep rise in unemployment and I see volunteering as a tool to bridge the gap to employment." |
Tuesday, 17 August 2010
Frenford's Summer Jam
Wednesday, 7 July 2010
Newham Youth Action Team host Shanti International Fundraising Day
Saturday saw Newham’s Youth Action Team dangling above the streets of Newham in the sunshine – all for a good cause, naturally. The Newham Action Fun Day was run by the young people of the Newham Youth Action Team run by vinvolved East London in Outdoors in the City, which brings extreme sports and activities to the local community. Sponsored zip wire leaps, bungee jumps, tug of war battles and sumo challenges were undertaken to raise money for Shanti International. There was a barbeque and even live acoustic music.
Over Eighty people came along, keen to take on physical challenges and raise money, and over £1,500 was collected for Shanti International to help build wells in India and also to help this local community venue in Canning Town- Outdoors in the City.
Friday, 11 June 2010
The Youth Action Team's 'Youth Talk' event as featured in the Barking News!
Well done Adonis for securing press coverage for the 'Youth Talk' event, the collaborative efforts of both the Youth Action Team and UpRising. As mentioned in the above article; Tahseer Khan, Iman Hamouch and Adonis Leboho feature in the picture.
Friday, 21 May 2010
Monday, 29 March 2010
The North East London Youth Action Team bring to you...
The charity been running for 2 years now, and have already made the dreams of 42 people come true.
Patrons Include: Ray Winestone, Patsy Palmer, Vicki Michelle, Michelle Collins, Rt. Hon. Iain Duncun Smith, Dr Rory McRae, Larry & Dorean Golding.
So what we, the Youth Action Team, are doing is a three-legged sponsored walk encircling Valentines Park and as many times as it takes (minimum 5km)! And to give it a special touch, as this is of course no ordinary three-legged sponsored walk, we'll be doing it in our pyjamas! Some of us will even be parading in ADULT BABY GROWS!
The wackier the better, and remember we're doing this not just to be silly, but to make the dreams of seriously ill children come true. We are asking for a minimum of £10 worth of sponsorships to take part in the event. Bear in mind that could be something as simple as £1 from 10 people or £2 from 5 people. But we have full faith that you're all so much more convincing and motivated to raise more than just £10!
And of course, the more money you are able to collect, the more dreams you will be granting. So please get involved!
For a sponsorship form or if you have any queries, please email us on nelondon.youthactionteam@gmail.com.This event will take place on Sunday 11th of April between 2.30 and 5pm!
As well as this, we at the YAT, have decided on a briefing date, for all volunteers who wish to take part in one form or another which include: sponsored walk participants, stewards and general volunteers. This briefing will take place at The Downshall Centre On Wednesday 7th April between 6:30- 8:30pm.
Wednesday, 17 March 2010
Happy Computers: Apprenticeship for IT Users- Become Proficient in IT in Your Job!
Free Training for Your Staff, Aged 19-24
Happy Computers is proud to offer your organisation fully funded training, towards a level 2 qualification, for staff aged between 19 and 24 – provided they don’t have degrees.
IT User Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are high quality work related training programmes for those that want to improve their IT skills and develop their future prospects and career. In doing an Apprenticeship for IT Users you will gain a valuable qualification and gain transferable skills that will enable you to succeed in your chosen career. On successful completion of the programme you will receive City & Guilds certificates.
An Apprenticeship is a programme of learning and development that gives you the skills, knowledge and competence you need for your job. The programme consists of:
• An NVQ for IT Users (ITQ) – this proves your competence of using IT in your job.
• Key Skills (Communication & Application of Numbers) - these give you the underlying skills you will need in business
• Employment Rights and Responsibilities –ensures that you know the key rights and responsibilities you have whilst at work.
The apprenticeship includes an initial assessment to help identify your current level of IT skills, what you need to know for your job, and what you know already.
Length:
10 days of classroom training, plus one-to-one coaching & support
Timescale:
5 -12 months, depending on existing level of IT skills
Cost:
Free
To Qualify:
Must be EU citizen, be in employment, aged 19-24 and not have a degree
Requirements:
Must be confident in using a keyboard, Windows and a mouse. Additionally you must have used Word before and be familiar with entering text and using common features in Word. This is a level 2 qualification and not suitable for beginners.
Classroom Training Included
The core qualification includes the following classroom courses, each one day in length:
• Word • Excel
• Outlook • MS Publisher
• Access • PowerPoint
• Applying numerical skills in the workplace
• Improving your communication skills
• Evidence Workshop
The course consists of 10 one day sessions, one held each fortnight. Each training session includes a step-by-step manual and two years use of our telephone help-line, free of charge, on anything covered by your courses. You will also have full access to online learning materials, if you wish.
Your Portfolio: What you will be able to do:
To complete the apprenticeship you will need to produce pieces of work, to demonstrate your ability to use your new skills in your job. Examples could include:
PowerPoint: Create a presentation about your organisation, including images & automated slides.
Excel: Create a budget spreadsheet, including formulas and charts.
Word: Create a report, including images, Tables and Headers & Footers.
MS Publisher: Create newsletters and leaflets.
Email: Create an email distribution list, use attachments, signature, out of office and schedule meetings.
Access: Create a database, create queries using criteria, create and format reports.
These are examples. If any of them are not relevant to your job, you will instead produce work that is.
Free Bonus Course
Learners will be offered any course from the Happy Computers schedule, free of charge, once they complete the apprenticeship and achieve the qualification. Examples are 2 or 3 days courses in the following software:
• Dreamweaver • MS Project • Flash
• In Design • Sage • MS Expression Web
• Photoshop • Train the Trainer • Excel VBA
Why is it free? Where’s the catch?
There is genuinely no cost. It is a key priority for the government to increase IT skills in the workplace and Apprenticeships are the way it wants to achieve them. The qualification is therefore fully funded by the Learning and Skills Council.
Your commitment is to attend all the courses and complete your portfolio of work. This is vital: you will only achieve the certificate, and get the benefit of the courses, if you do the work.
Our guarantee:
You will be hugely more confident and more capable in using your computer by the time you achieve your qualification.
Provided by Happy Computers
Happy Computers is recognised as one of the highest quality IT training companies in the UK and has recently been awarded IT Training Company of the Year 2009 (Institute of IT Training annual awards). It has also been voted the best company in the UK for customer service by Management Today.
How to Book:
Contact Happy Computers on 020 7375 7300 or email at itq@happy.co.uk.
Wednesday, 3 March 2010
Mediabox Photography Workshop
Mediabox is offering young people aged between 13 - 19 from London, Bristol, Leeds or Birmingham the chance to work with professional photographers to create powerful photographs depicting their personal experiences of unemployment.
Just so it's clear participants need to be unemployed to take part, they will work with professional photography mentors to create images that reflect their personal experiences of unemployment. Young people will be asked to attend a photography workshop where they will come up with creative ideas and learn basic photography skills. This will take place on Tuesday 16th March at The Guardian HQ in London. They will then go back to their local area and with the support of their mentor they will take images and then come back to London on Friday 19th March for a final post production workshop where they will format and edit their images.
All travel and expenses along with youth worker expenses for all three days will be covered.
Those interested will need to email Jessica Odubayo jessicao@mediatrust.org with their age, which organisation they are from and details of thier current unemployment situation/the story behind being unemployed.
Closing date for all applications is Friday 5th March 2010.
Just so it's clear participants need to be unemployed to take part, they will work with professional photography mentors to create images that reflect their personal experiences of unemployment. Young people will be asked to attend a photography workshop where they will come up with creative ideas and learn basic photography skills. This will take place on Tuesday 16th March at The Guardian HQ in London. They will then go back to their local area and with the support of their mentor they will take images and then come back to London on Friday 19th March for a final post production workshop where they will format and edit their images.
All travel and expenses along with youth worker expenses for all three days will be covered.
Those interested will need to email Jessica Odubayo jessicao@mediatrust.org with their age, which organisation they are from and details of thier current unemployment situation/the story behind being unemployed.
Closing date for all applications is Friday 5th March 2010.
Mediabox and Community Channel filmmaking workshop
Mediabox in partnership with Community Channel has a fantastic opportunity for 10 disadvantaged young people to make a film about a subject that is important to them. Is there a subject or issue that affects the young people attached to your organisation, that they wish to promote or highlight? If so, this prospect will provide them with the skills, resources and support to promote/highlight what is important to them, and get their voices heard.
The successful applicants will go on a daylong filmmaking workshop run by Mediabox. Through Media Trust’s Youth Mentoring scheme the young people will be matched to a media professional mentor, who will advise them on their creative ideas.
Each young person will then receive a My Mediabox grant of £500 and have six weeks to shoot and edit their short film. Their media professional mentors will be available via phone and email to support the young people through this creative process.
Highlights
Media Trust will broadcast the films on Community Channel and across all of their online platforms. Mediabox will also distribute the content on as many platforms as possible through their media partners.
Who can apply?
Disadvantaged young people aged 13-19 years old (and up to 25 years old for those with learning difficulties and/or disabilities).
Other Conditions
Successful applicants must meet the Mediabox target group and be able to travel to and from the workshop.
When?
The workshop will take place in London on Saturday 13th March 2010.
Apply Now!
Apply online by visiting www.media-box.co.uk. For more information please contact Priscilla Baffour on 020 7217 3424 020 7217 3424 or email priscillab@mediatrust.org. Closing date for all applications is Friday 5th March 2010.
The successful applicants will go on a daylong filmmaking workshop run by Mediabox. Through Media Trust’s Youth Mentoring scheme the young people will be matched to a media professional mentor, who will advise them on their creative ideas.
Each young person will then receive a My Mediabox grant of £500 and have six weeks to shoot and edit their short film. Their media professional mentors will be available via phone and email to support the young people through this creative process.
Highlights
Media Trust will broadcast the films on Community Channel and across all of their online platforms. Mediabox will also distribute the content on as many platforms as possible through their media partners.
Who can apply?
Disadvantaged young people aged 13-19 years old (and up to 25 years old for those with learning difficulties and/or disabilities).
Other Conditions
Successful applicants must meet the Mediabox target group and be able to travel to and from the workshop.
When?
The workshop will take place in London on Saturday 13th March 2010.
Apply Now!
Apply online by visiting www.media-box.co.uk. For more information please contact Priscilla Baffour on 020 7217 3424 020 7217 3424 or email priscillab@mediatrust.org. Closing date for all applications is Friday 5th March 2010.
Thursday, 18 February 2010
Youth Action Team- Leadership & Empowerment Training
The YAT members attended a workshop run by Kaizen on Leadership & Empowerment. This fantastic workshop opened them up to new ideas and opportunities to recognise the positive, as well as negative attributes their roles as volunteers, and as individuals, entail. It was also a great opportunity to meet other Youth Action Team members across the other boroughs and find out what they were doing and how they got involved.
Here is what Alex Hinds, a YAT member from the North East team thought of it:
"I just want to talk a little about the Leadership and Empowerment Training which took place on the 30th - 31st January 2010 in East London. The training spread over the weekend challenged us in various skills we use in everyday life such as speaking, doing as we say and the judgement we have of others. The training as I am sure all who were there would agree challenged us to overcome our pre-conceptions of people which would re-enforce our beliefs of people. We were also led to discover that leadership is not just about a head who commands subordinates, it’s about taking a step back sometimes, realising that the best leaders are those who listen to the team, take aboard ideas and are always willing to learn more themselves.
Perhaps most importantly was to do what you say. In life we always say we are going to do something even if we sometimes don't mean it. However, what we say may affect others or our relationships with others. The training told us to not just say yes for the sake of it but to mean what you say. By keeping to your word, people are able to trust your ability to act on it which in turn builds a solid and stable personal or working relationship in whatever environment you are in.
Here are some pictures of the event for your viewing pleasure to see how the day went.
I look forward to the many exciting events we have lined up."
Here is what Alex Hinds, a YAT member from the North East team thought of it:
"I just want to talk a little about the Leadership and Empowerment Training which took place on the 30th - 31st January 2010 in East London. The training spread over the weekend challenged us in various skills we use in everyday life such as speaking, doing as we say and the judgement we have of others. The training as I am sure all who were there would agree challenged us to overcome our pre-conceptions of people which would re-enforce our beliefs of people. We were also led to discover that leadership is not just about a head who commands subordinates, it’s about taking a step back sometimes, realising that the best leaders are those who listen to the team, take aboard ideas and are always willing to learn more themselves.
Perhaps most importantly was to do what you say. In life we always say we are going to do something even if we sometimes don't mean it. However, what we say may affect others or our relationships with others. The training told us to not just say yes for the sake of it but to mean what you say. By keeping to your word, people are able to trust your ability to act on it which in turn builds a solid and stable personal or working relationship in whatever environment you are in.
Here are some pictures of the event for your viewing pleasure to see how the day went.
I look forward to the many exciting events we have lined up."
Introduction to modern music production: Register now! 5 places left..
Bulletin: workshop for 15-19 year olds - introduction to modern music production: February 27, from 11am to 6pm at the Stolen Space gallery, Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane. More from the organisers below ....
Music production workshop: February 27, from 11am to 6pm at the Stolen Space gallery, Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane.
The workshop is an introduction to modern music production with two of our artists, established producers from the UK and Japan, and a team of professional music tutors. It's free, lunch is covered and at the end of the day attendants will be able to take home with them music they created that day on a CD. We are looking for young people aged 15 to 19, living in the borough and with an interest in music to allow them to develop any skills they may already have or learn the basic skills necessary to start making music with computers and controllers. In addition we offer the participants the chance to make valuable contacts in the industry as well as progress further via future workshops and events.
You can find full details at the link below and i am also attaching an e-flyer detailing the workshop
http://www.discoveryounghackney.com/2009/12/original-cultures-music-production.html
Spaces are limited and attendants must register with me via email or phone (07910917861) to guarantee a place on the day. We still have 5 spaces available.
Laurent Fintoni
Mob: +447910917861
Original Cultures - Connecting cultures through modern performing arts http://www.originalcultures.org/en/
Turntable Radio and Rhythm Incursions - Presenter, Programme and Content manager
Spannered / ATM / Serie B / Shook Mag - Writer / Columnist
Spin Science - Editor
Blog and online portfolio:
sawyouontheflipside
Thursday, 11 February 2010
CASE STUDY: Who is it? Alike Jeffs, Dats who!
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Initially I just want to congratulate you guys at v-befree on all that you are doing, I am extremley proud and honoured to be affliated and able to contribute via my talents. To be honest I'm not totally sure on what I intend to gain from this message but if there's one thing I've learnt in life it is to make the most out of every situation and never under estimate the possibilities of what could happen, it's better to try than to do nothing at all, so below is some 'inf' (info) about what I do plus links.
So... Introducing - Alike Jeffs
I am "a young, talented, upcoming musician, an artist by the name 'Infecta'" (Logan Sama KISS 100). And I focus mainly on vocals so whether that be Gospel, Poetry, Grime, Spoken Word, Rap, Singing, Song writing etc. am about it, plus I've had experience in all fields I've mentioned.
Recently in this struggle to get out there I been doing things to take my music career further via; performances, music videos, events / public appearances and many more... also due to the way I've been brought up I do a lot of youth work with all sorts of positive companies such as; Prince's Trust, BPA (Black Police Association), ssp(safer southwark partnership), Kickstart, f4L(Foundation 4 Life) etc.
From all these things - the network around me is now strong enough to start spreading my music, exp. I linked up with a Producer overseas in Latin America and managed to work on one song within his album (Color TV) which was released by two labels; 'Sinewave' in Brasil & 'Diablero' in Mexico. But I am still living in a deprived region of South East London and so find it difficult to push my music out there.
Also have been making a lot of different music that all ages can listen to by working with organizations such as; London Sinfonietta, artist like; John Cage and poets such as Michael Groce and through the influence of my surroundings mixed with experiences from the past e.g. The Southbank Project: SOWF (some other way forward) & Street Genius.
Just worth mentioning I also do modeling, acting, designing. Recently did an advert for Pepsi, I'm also close to receiving a sponsorship by Nike but right now am currently working on building a Portfolio based on Designers/Apparel in UK. Whether that be T-Shirts to full Clothing Lines. Am also working on designing my own Tees which will allow those that own one to make it unique by customizing the front to display their name etc. with the theme being "We are what we wear." & "supporting supporters."
Commercially I have made a few TV Appearances this year including; Channel 4, BBC, SKY1 & ITV & also performed on the same stage alongside artist such as; Chipmunk, Bashy, Ghetts, N-Dubz, Tinchy Stryder etc. (on Festivals like 'The Mix 09') but at my age of 18 (recently) it's easy for me to become misunderstood so although in all I spread positive messages sometimes my musical gift has still been over looked.
To listen to my songs, or watch videos, view my pictures or find out more about me just check me on the net;
http://www.youtube.com/infectatv
http://www.myspace.com/datswhoitis
Upcoming Shows
Tuesday 12th - British Council (Music) - Croydon.
Yours Faithfully,
Alika Samuel Timothy Agidi-Jeffs
Recording Artist
Young Entrepreneur
Dats Who It Is™.
.Infecta
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Wednesday, 10 February 2010
Managing Young Volunteers - Free training (Valentines Mansion)
The vinvolved East London Team is pleased to invite you to a free half-day training event on Managing Young Volunteers: Converting Initial Queries into Active Volunteering.
We have two FREE sessions taking place on Monday 22nd February 2010, 9:30am - 1:00pm or 1.30pm – 5.00pm at Valentines Mansion, Emerson Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 4XA. The training is aimed at organisations who work with or wish to involve young people aged 16-25 as volunteers, and will be delivered by a highly respected and experienced trainer. Refreshments will be provided.
By the end of the session, participants will feel better-equipped to ‘convert’ young peoples’ interest into sustainable volunteering activity. As well as providing a chance to network and share your learning with peers, the training will give you an opportunity to think about several elements of the service you provide, on both a strategic and practical level, including:
• Responding fast enough to initial queries from young people
• Having a welcoming and positive attitude to young people
• How to keep young volunteers engaged: from their first impressions to a lasting experience
• How to work with stakeholders such as volunteers and funders, and ‘what’s in it for them’
The training will be delivered by Graham Allcott; a social entrepreneur and a faculty trainer for CSV’s Institute of Advanced Volunteer Management. Graham spent 9 years in student volunteering, including roles as a Volunteer Manager, a Community Action Project Leader, and as Chief Executive of Student Volunteering England, during which time he sat on the advisory board for the Russell Commission. Graham is co-founder of Birmingham-based volunteering charity Intervol, and Chair of READ International. Graham runs two companies: Fruitful Consulting (www.fruitfulconsulting.co.uk) and Think Productive (http://www.thinkproductive.co.uk/).
Places on this training are quite limited, so if you’d like to attend please don’t delay in booking your place. Simply click on the following link, and fill in our online registration form:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2P568NR
Best wishes,
The vinvolved East London team
Thursday, 28 January 2010
Mayor of London: Taking London Forward
Taking London Forward27 January
The Mayor of London Boris Johnson today (January 27) announced that he is to reorganise and refocus his team to concentrate on the delivery and implementation of plans, developed over the last two years, to improve London.
Since his election, the Mayor has delivered strategies for key areas such as transport, housing, economy, environment, sport and serious youth violence, approved budgets and put in place brand new systems at City Hall to drive this work forward.
With these solid foundations now in place, the Mayor has taken the decision to sharpen his team's energies on delivering these promises. As part of this step change, he is proposing Deputy Mayor for Policing Kit Malthouse as Chair of the Metropolitan Police Authority. As Vice Chair of the MPA for the last two years, Kit Malthouse has a vast knowledge of policing issues in the capital and is committed to delivering the best police force for London. The direct line of accountability between the Metropolitan Police Service and the people of London will remain with the Mayor who was democratically elected with a mandate over policing.
The Mayor also believes that, as an independent body of experts working to improve policing in London, the MPA should put party politics aside. To this end, he is proposing Reshard Auladin OBE, a well-respected independent voice on the MPA, as Vice-Chair to work alongside Kit Malthouse.
No Mayor can afford to be complacent about crime and Boris Johnson is clear that it remains his top priority. While no longer overseeing the day-to-day operation of the MPA, the Mayor will be more involved than ever, having fortnightly meetings with the Commissioner and his senior staff, as well as embarking on a systematic programme of visits to crime hotspots in the capital, speaking directly to the people affected and the officers working on the ground.
The Mayor is also proposing Assembly Member for Bexley and Bromley, James Cleverly, as Chair of the Waste and Recycling Board. He'll oversee an £84m budget and drive forward ambitious plans to end London's poor record on recycling.
James, a former soldier, is widely respected as a diligent representative of outer London as well as an effective board member of both the LDA and the MPA. He will also draw on the excellent success of Bexley and Bromley as pioneers in the field of recycling in his new role.
The Mayor of London Boris Johnson said: "Two years into my job as Mayor, I am increasingly confident that I have the right structures and policies in place and the best people with the vision and drive to truly make London the best big city in the world. To enable us to crack crime, give our young people the opportunities they deserve, clean up the environment and improve quality of life in our capital, we need a relentless, single-minded focus to drive home our advantage. I firmly believe Kit Malthouse, Reshard Auladin OBE and James Cleverly have the credentials, commitment and rigorous determination to meet these challenges head on."
Subject to the Assembly's confirmation hearing James Cleverly will stand down from his role as the Mayor's Youth Ambassador. The Mayor is very grateful to James for his contribution to this role, in particular his invaluable work to deliver the new Heron Wing for first time offenders at Feltham.
Lizzie Noel, who was recently appointed Advisor on Social Action and Volunteering as part of the Mayor's drive to boost volunteering across the capital, will now be taking forward You London, which will engage young people in structured activities. Pamela Chesters, Mayor's Advisor Health and Youth Opportunities, is already establishing the Mayor's Academies to set new standards in education provision in London. She will also lead on the Mayor's Scholars programme, to give children in care the opportunities normally associated with more privileged families, with the first scholars to be identified in the spring.
In addition the Mayor also announced that Christopher Garnett is to step down from his position as non-statutory Deputy Chairman on the Transport for London Board because of his increasing role as Chair of the Olympic and Paralympics Transport Board, although he will remain a Transport for London Board member. Daniel Moylan will remain as Deputy Chairman bringing the full benefit of his commitment to the board.
Notes:
The Mayor has written to the Assembly today notifying them of his intent to appoint Deputy Mayor Kit Malthouse to Chair of the MPA and Assembly Member James Cleverly to Chair of the Waste and Recycling Board.
The Assembly have three weeks to make their recommendations on the appointments to the Mayor.
The Mayor of London Boris Johnson today (January 27) announced that he is to reorganise and refocus his team to concentrate on the delivery and implementation of plans, developed over the last two years, to improve London.
Since his election, the Mayor has delivered strategies for key areas such as transport, housing, economy, environment, sport and serious youth violence, approved budgets and put in place brand new systems at City Hall to drive this work forward.
With these solid foundations now in place, the Mayor has taken the decision to sharpen his team's energies on delivering these promises. As part of this step change, he is proposing Deputy Mayor for Policing Kit Malthouse as Chair of the Metropolitan Police Authority. As Vice Chair of the MPA for the last two years, Kit Malthouse has a vast knowledge of policing issues in the capital and is committed to delivering the best police force for London. The direct line of accountability between the Metropolitan Police Service and the people of London will remain with the Mayor who was democratically elected with a mandate over policing.
The Mayor also believes that, as an independent body of experts working to improve policing in London, the MPA should put party politics aside. To this end, he is proposing Reshard Auladin OBE, a well-respected independent voice on the MPA, as Vice-Chair to work alongside Kit Malthouse.
No Mayor can afford to be complacent about crime and Boris Johnson is clear that it remains his top priority. While no longer overseeing the day-to-day operation of the MPA, the Mayor will be more involved than ever, having fortnightly meetings with the Commissioner and his senior staff, as well as embarking on a systematic programme of visits to crime hotspots in the capital, speaking directly to the people affected and the officers working on the ground.
The Mayor is also proposing Assembly Member for Bexley and Bromley, James Cleverly, as Chair of the Waste and Recycling Board. He'll oversee an £84m budget and drive forward ambitious plans to end London's poor record on recycling.
James, a former soldier, is widely respected as a diligent representative of outer London as well as an effective board member of both the LDA and the MPA. He will also draw on the excellent success of Bexley and Bromley as pioneers in the field of recycling in his new role.
The Mayor of London Boris Johnson said: "Two years into my job as Mayor, I am increasingly confident that I have the right structures and policies in place and the best people with the vision and drive to truly make London the best big city in the world. To enable us to crack crime, give our young people the opportunities they deserve, clean up the environment and improve quality of life in our capital, we need a relentless, single-minded focus to drive home our advantage. I firmly believe Kit Malthouse, Reshard Auladin OBE and James Cleverly have the credentials, commitment and rigorous determination to meet these challenges head on."
Subject to the Assembly's confirmation hearing James Cleverly will stand down from his role as the Mayor's Youth Ambassador. The Mayor is very grateful to James for his contribution to this role, in particular his invaluable work to deliver the new Heron Wing for first time offenders at Feltham.
Lizzie Noel, who was recently appointed Advisor on Social Action and Volunteering as part of the Mayor's drive to boost volunteering across the capital, will now be taking forward You London, which will engage young people in structured activities. Pamela Chesters, Mayor's Advisor Health and Youth Opportunities, is already establishing the Mayor's Academies to set new standards in education provision in London. She will also lead on the Mayor's Scholars programme, to give children in care the opportunities normally associated with more privileged families, with the first scholars to be identified in the spring.
In addition the Mayor also announced that Christopher Garnett is to step down from his position as non-statutory Deputy Chairman on the Transport for London Board because of his increasing role as Chair of the Olympic and Paralympics Transport Board, although he will remain a Transport for London Board member. Daniel Moylan will remain as Deputy Chairman bringing the full benefit of his commitment to the board.
Notes:
The Mayor has written to the Assembly today notifying them of his intent to appoint Deputy Mayor Kit Malthouse to Chair of the MPA and Assembly Member James Cleverly to Chair of the Waste and Recycling Board.
The Assembly have three weeks to make their recommendations on the appointments to the Mayor.
Managing Young Volunteers - Free training (Old Street location)
Free training for anyone working with young volunteers. Link below to apply. Spaces limited! The vinvolved East London Team is pleased to invite you to a free half-day training event on Managing Young Volunteers: Converting Initial Queries into Active Volunteering.
We have two FREE sessions taking place on Friday 26th February 2010, 9:30am - 1:00pm or 1.30pm – 5.00pm at Changemakers, Ground Floor Zetland House, 5-25 Scrutton Street, London EC2A 4HJ. The training is aimed at organisations who work with or wish to involve young people aged 16-25 as volunteers, and will be delivered by a highly respected and experienced trainer. Refreshments will be provided.
By the end of the session, participants will feel better-equipped to ‘convert’ young peoples’ interest into sustainable volunteering activity. As well as providing a chance to network and share your learning with peers, the training will give you an opportunity to think about several elements of the service you provide, on both a strategic and practical level, including:
· Responding fast enough to initial queries from young people
· Having a welcoming and positive attitude to young people
· How to keep young volunteers engaged: from their first impressions to a lasting experience
· How to work with stakeholders such as volunteers and funders, and ‘what’s in it for them’
The training will be delivered by Graham Allcott; a social entrepreneur and a faculty trainer for CSV’s Institute of Advanced Volunteer Management. Graham spent 9 years in student volunteering, including roles as a Volunteer Manager, a Community Action Project Leader, and as Chief Executive of Student Volunteering England, during which time he sat on the advisory board for the Russell Commission. Graham is co-founder of Birmingham-based volunteering charity Intervol, and Chair of READ International. Graham runs two companies: Fruitful Consulting (https://83.105.27.10/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.fruitfulconsulting.co.uk) and Think Productive (https://83.105.27.10/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.thinkproductive.co.uk).
Places on this training are quite limited, so if you’d like to attend please don’t delay in booking your place. Simply click on the following link, and fill in our online registration form:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MK58583
Best wishes,
The vinvolved East London team
We have two FREE sessions taking place on Friday 26th February 2010, 9:30am - 1:00pm or 1.30pm – 5.00pm at Changemakers, Ground Floor Zetland House, 5-25 Scrutton Street, London EC2A 4HJ. The training is aimed at organisations who work with or wish to involve young people aged 16-25 as volunteers, and will be delivered by a highly respected and experienced trainer. Refreshments will be provided.
By the end of the session, participants will feel better-equipped to ‘convert’ young peoples’ interest into sustainable volunteering activity. As well as providing a chance to network and share your learning with peers, the training will give you an opportunity to think about several elements of the service you provide, on both a strategic and practical level, including:
· Responding fast enough to initial queries from young people
· Having a welcoming and positive attitude to young people
· How to keep young volunteers engaged: from their first impressions to a lasting experience
· How to work with stakeholders such as volunteers and funders, and ‘what’s in it for them’
The training will be delivered by Graham Allcott; a social entrepreneur and a faculty trainer for CSV’s Institute of Advanced Volunteer Management. Graham spent 9 years in student volunteering, including roles as a Volunteer Manager, a Community Action Project Leader, and as Chief Executive of Student Volunteering England, during which time he sat on the advisory board for the Russell Commission. Graham is co-founder of Birmingham-based volunteering charity Intervol, and Chair of READ International. Graham runs two companies: Fruitful Consulting (https://83.105.27.10/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.fruitfulconsulting.co.uk) and Think Productive (https://83.105.27.10/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.thinkproductive.co.uk).
Places on this training are quite limited, so if you’d like to attend please don’t delay in booking your place. Simply click on the following link, and fill in our online registration form:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MK58583
Best wishes,
The vinvolved East London team
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