Spark! invites you to volunteer this Spring
As we start our 35th anniversary year, we hope you share our excitement about what 2015 has in store. Your support for Spark! was recognised at the end of last year with our nomination for The Queen’s Award for Volunteering 2015 – so a huge thank you and well done! We will find out in May 2015 whether we have won the award, so watch this space….
Why not make a New Year resolution to volunteer with us to make a difference to the lives of young people? Throughout 2015 we have a range of inspiring opportunities for young people to gain invaluable life skills, develop their confidence and understand the world of work. These events not only make a huge difference to young people, but our volunteers always tell us about the satisfaction and enjoyment they get from working with young people. So, if you are interested in participating in one of our events, please drop us a quick reply!
CAREERS DAY / SPEED NETWORKING
Careers Days are the one of the best ways for students to explore future opportunities. The day is spilt into two parts:
Workshops (AM) – Delivering a mini workshop (about 40 minutes long) about your company/industry, to a group of 15-20 young people. A talk on career opportunities followed by a short practical activity would be ideal.
Speed Networking (PM) is a high energy way of introducing young people to a range of people in a short amount of time. Young people will ask you questions about your career.
Queensmead School, Monday 2nd February 2015, 8:30am – 3:00pm Address: Queens Walk, South Ruislip, HA4 0LP – Students aged from 12 – 13 (Year 8)
Rivers Academy, Wednesday 25th February 2015, 8:30am – 3:00pm Address: Tachbrook Road, Feltham, TW14 9PD – Students aged from 14 – 15 (Year 10)
Kingsley Academy, Friday 27th March 2015, 8:30am – 3:00pm Address: Prince Regent Road, Hounslow, TW3 1NE – Students aged from 13 – 14 (Year 9)
St Mark’s School, Wednesday 15th July 2015, 8:30am – 3:30pm Address: 106 Bath Road, Hounslow, TW3 3EJ – Students aged from 14 – 15 (Year 10)
HIGHER EDUCATION & APPRENTICESHIPS FAIR
These fairs introduce students to a variety of higher education and apprenticeship opportunities. Students will benefit from talking to professionals directly and learning more about your industry and routes into higher education pathways.
St Mark’s School, Wednesday 17th June 2015 (PM) Address: 106 Bath Road, Hounslow, TW3 3EJ – Students aged from 16 – 18 (Year 12/13)
Isleworth & Syon School, Monday 6th July 2015, 1pm – 7pm Address: Ridgeway Road, Isleworth, Middlesex, TW7 5LJ – Students aged from 15 – 18 (Year 11/12/13)
INDUSTRY INSIGHT DAY
Hosted by companies across West London, Wednesday 8th July 2015, 10:00am – 2:30pm
Can your company invite a small group of students (10-15) for the day to your organisation (usually between about 10am – 2.30pm) to show them how you operate and to find out about some of the different job roles? This is a great way to open your doors to the local community and inspire the future workforce.
MOCK INTERVIEWS
This activity gives students the opportunity to find out what the expectations of employers are in an interview scenario. Volunteers will spend time interviewing young people with a set of questions and provide feedback to enable students to improve their interview skills.
Kingsley Academy, Monday 13th July 2015, 9 – 2pm TBC Address: Prince Regent Road, Hounslow, TW3 1NE – Students aged from 14 – 15 (Year 10)
St Mark’s School, Thursday 16th July 2015, 9 – 2pm TBC Address: 106 Bath Road, Hounslow, TW3 3EJ – Students aged from 14 – 15 (Year 10)
SPARK! SCIENCE DAY
The involvement of employers with a specific subject curriculum can help students place their learning within the context of the workplace. So, if you have a science-related background – please get in touch and support the Spark! Science Day.
Kingsley Academy, Tuesday 14th July 2015, 8:30am – 3:30pm Address: Prince Regent Road, Hounslow, TW3 1NE – Students aged from 11 -12 (Year 7)
For more information or to register your interest call Ruby or Kiran on 020 8047 3352 or email kiran.sandhu@sparklondon.org
Best wishes,
Andrea, Andrew, Kiran, Rachel and Ruby
The Spark! Team
P.S. If you have not volunteered with us before, we are happy to meet with you or have a chat over the phone about the options available. A member of the Spark! team is always on hand at these events, as well as teachers from the school, to offer support.