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Diary of Events

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VOLUNTEER AT THE MAZDA LONDON TRIATHLON 2008

The world's largest triathlon takes place on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th August 2008. Over 10,000 participants including the world's top triathletes, fun runners and celebrities will be taken through their paces in the swim-bike-run event, passing world famous landmarks such as Big Ben, Tower Bridge and The London Eye. The Event is held at the ExCel Exhibition Centre in London, Royal Victoria Dock, E16 1XL.

Volunteers are need to help out with various roles such as:

  1. Directing athletes
  2. Helping at swim/run change over points
  3. Supporting competitors on the run
  4. Providing information for spectators
  5. Handing out medals

What's included

  1. Agreed Travel Expenses
  2. Limited Edition T-shirt
  3. Goody Bag
  4. Food and refreshments throughout the day
  5. Excellent event management experience
  6. Accommodation for those working the whole weekend

If you are interested and would like more information please contact us today on 020 8233 5900 or email: info@thelondontriathlon.com

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Greenwich Volunteer Co-ordinators Forum

Greenwich Volunteer Co-ordinators Forum is a members only Forum which meets quarterly to discuss issues relating to volunteering, Provide the opportunity for members to network,gain new ideas and help resolve issues regarding volunteering.

Date of the next meeting

Tuesday 24th June 12pm - 1.30pm

Lunch provided

Venue to be confirmed

For enquiries regarding the Forums contact Luise or Andy on 020 8853 1331 or email:

luise@volunteersgreenwich.co.uk

andy@volunteersgreenwich.co.uk

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Training workshops

Training workshops are run for people who will be managing volunteers - not for volunteers. Volunteer Centre Greenwich Training workshops are only available to members. The dates for the next series of workshops are:

Thursday 29th May 2008 10 - 12.30pm Introduction to Recruiting and Managing Volunteers
Thursday 19th June 2008 10 -12.30pm Inclusive Volunteering.
Thursday 26th June 2008 10 - 12.30pm Writing Role Descriptions for Volunteers
Thursday 24th July 2008 10 - 12.30pm Supervising and Supporting Volunteers
Thursday 21 August 2008 10 - 12.30pm Volunteers and Whistle Blowing
Thursday 18th September 2008 10 - 12.30pm How do deal with difficult volunteers and situations
All workshops are being held at - Venue to be confirmed  

If you would like to express an interest in attending any of these courses then please fill in the Provisional Booking Form. The cost for these courses will be £20 for organisations based within the Greenwich borough, £30 if you are based outside the Greenwich borough, and £30 for statutory organisations. (If you are an unfunded group or require assistance then please fill in the Provisional Booking Form anyway, and let the Course Administrator know your situation when they contact you.)  


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