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Activ8 Time Bank

 

 

What is the Activ8 Time Banking project?

 

Oldford Communities First were successful in receiveing funding from Powys Zero Waste to run a pilot Time Bank scheme for one year. If this first year is a success the scheme will be opened to the whole community. We are working in Partnership with the following agencies to deliver this project: Welshpool Youth Centre, Powys County Council, Robert Owen Credit Union, North Montgomeryshire Volunteer Bureau and Powys Regeneration Partnership. This pilot project is aimed at young people aged 11+.

 

 

The most valuable asset in a community are the people - they all have the potential to make a positive contribution to their community.The time and energy that people give to build and strengthen their

communities should be recognised and valued.

 

By joining Activ8, they will become active citizens in their own community, using existing skills, developing new ones and accessing new experiences through trips, activities and projects.

 

For every one hour of volunteering you earn one credit!

Members can save credits and spend them on any activities and trips on offer at the time. This could include: Trips to theme parks, driving lessons, music events, local activities and lots more!

 

Becoming a member

Becoming a member is simple! Young people need to collect an enrollment pack from us, if they are

under 18 years of age a parent or guardian will also have to sign the form. Return the form to us at the Oldford Communities First and we will give them their personal credit record card to record how many credits they have earned and what they have spent.

 

Once they are a member, we will keep in touch with all of the new and exciting volunteering opportunities to help them earn credits. We will also let them know how they can spend their credits on trips, activities, and more!

 

Starting the Activ8 project

To jump start this exciting project there will be a range of workshops and training activities for members to join in with to earn credits.

 

· Fashion Design

· Jewellery making

· Re-cycling

· Photo and film training

· Sewing

· Woodwork

 

This training will help members work towards a final glamorous fashion show promoting the recycling of vintage items! This will involve fashion design and stage production. Here are just a few of the skills they will learn;

· Team work

· Technical skills

· Time management

· Design skills

· Organisational skills

· And much more…

They will also be planning and delivering a ‘Bring & Take’ event to further promote re-cycling!

 

Activ8 Time Bank Timetable

All activities will be held at Welshpool Youth Centre, Howell Drive, Welshpool.

     

Re-launch              Tue 6th Sept 7.00-9.00p.m
Recruitment           Wed 7th Sept 7.00-9.00p.m
Design                  Tue 13th Sept 7.00-9.00p.m
Design                  Wed 14th Sept 7.00-9.00p.m
Production             Tue 20th Sept 7.00-9.00p.m
Production            Wed 21st Sept 7.00-9.00p.m
Final Prep             Tue 27th Sept 7.00-9.00p.m
Rehearsal              Wed 28th Sept 7.00-9.00p.m
Fasion Show         Fri 30th Sept 6.00-9.00p.m

Give us a shout!

For more information on the Activ8 Time Bank project, please contact Julie at Oldford Communities First on 01938 556648

Matt at Welshpool Youth Centre on 07884312052

 

Please post any forms to us at :

Oldford Communities First

Oldford Infants School,

Oldford Lane,

Welshpool,

Powys, SY21 7TE

 

 Email - ocf@powys.gov.uk

Visit - www.commfirstpowys.org.uk

www.powysyob.com

Text - 01938556648

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