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Young ‘Catalyst’ inspires peers to transform their Liverpool
community
A recent
Liverpool graduate has been appointed as the ‘Community Catalyst’
for the city and the wider Merseyside area in a groundbreaking
project aiming to recruit thousands of young people to take action
in their communities. Rachel Solomon, who finished her studies at
the University of Liverpool in July, will be identifying projects
throughout the year for the Agents4Change project that will benefit
the local area and mobilise other young people to take action and
make a difference.
Rachel says:- “I wanted volunteer as a Community Catalyst
because I’m passionate about working with people of my age in the
local community on transforming our local environment for the
better. I’m keen to help them achieve some of their goals by acting
as a role model and guide. Also, as I’ve lived in Liverpool for over
7 years, I felt it would be a privilege to take up the challenge of
helping making a difference to my city, especially in the run up to
its year in the sun! I am hoping to encourage over 300 people -
especially those aged 16 to 25 - to get involved in one of the many
activities happening over the year.”
CSV, the largest volunteering charity has teamed up with Tesco and
the youth volunteering charity v to recruit 20 full-time Community
Catalyst volunteers as part of Agents4Change. The Community
Catalysts will be encouraging other young people aged between 16 and
25 years to get involved in projects at 20 different locations
around the country.
The Catalysts will learn new skills in project management, media and
marketing and will play a vital part in inspiring young people to
take part in the projects they set up.
Rachel says:- “I think it’s great that CSV has given me so
much responsibility to create various projects and motivate others
to get involved in their communities. It is a great experience and
will help me develop a range of new skills. Once I complete my time
in as a Community Catalyst, I hope to pursue a career in the
voluntary or not-for-profit sector – a communications role that
enables me to use all the fantastic skills I’ll be building up over
the next 10 months in a positive, community-focused way.”
Anyone wanting to take part in an Agents4Change event should call
Rachel Solomon on 0151 794 0984 or
email.
Volunteering with CSV as a Community Catalyst is only one of the
many ways young people can broaden their horizons and gain valuable
CV skills by volunteering full-time in the UK. CSV’s UK based gap
years last 4 months to 12 months and are free. Volunteers live away from home
and are provided with accommodation and a set living allowance. CSV
volunteers support young offenders, homeless people and adults with
learning difficulties as well as helping people with physical
disabilities lead independent lives.
For more information, visit there
website or call 0800 374 991.
For further press information, call Rachel Solomon on 0151 261 9144.
For further information on CSV, call Olivia Ware on 0207 812 0039 /
07870 689 347 or Paul Donohoe on 020 7812 0037 |
CARBON MONOXIDE AWARENESS WEEK TO RAISE AWARENESS OF KILLER GAS
15 October 2007 to 19 October 2007
CARBON
monoxide is a silent killer – in the UK alone around 42 people have
died and a further 177 have suffered injuries from domestic carbon
monoxide related incidents over the last 12 months. Carbon Monoxide
Awareness Week aims to raise the profile of carbon monoxide, by
focusing on the dangers as well as the simple steps for safety and
prevention, the symptoms and where to seek help and advice.
The Carbon Monoxide Consumer Awareness Alliance (COCAA) will be
supporting the objectives of Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week by
raising awareness through organised events and activities across the
country. COCAA was set up this year in response to a government
review to raise public perception of the dangers of carbon monoxide
poisoning. Its members include representatives from energy suppliers
through to carbon monoxide alarm manufacturers, trade associations
and victim support groups.
At the beginning of the week, COCAA will launch a universal logo
that any organisation or company connected with the prevention of
carbon monoxide poisoning will be able to use on paperwork,
packaging, vehicles, posters and adverts.
“Greater visibility for the logo will ensure increased
awareness of the potential risk of carbon monoxide poisoning amongst
the general public, ultimately helping to save lives. Every death from
carbon monoxide poisoning is avoidable and we hope the launch of the
logo will take us closer to our ‘zero tolerance’ target.”
comments Dan Caesar, Chairman of COCAA.
Key COCAA events taking place include:-
* Launch of carbon monoxide awareness logo at the House of Commons
on October 16, 8.30am to 10.30am
* COCAA receptions
at:-
Northern Ireland
Assembly on 15 October 2007, 12.30pm to 2.30pm
National Assembly for Wales on 17 October 2007, 5.30pm to7pm
Scottish Parliament on 23 October 2007, 6pm to 8pm
* Launch of generic information website
www.becarbonmonoxideaware.com
Individual COCAA members will also be supporting the week with their
own activity to help increase public awareness:-
* CORGI Roadshows visiting regional hotspots in Birmingham,
Newcastle, Cardiff, Nottingham, Huddersfield, Sheffield and
Leicester
* Powergen and Kidde
carbon monoxide alarm giveaways across the country
* Carbon Monoxide
Awareness Group event in Huddersfield supported by a visit from Lord
McKenzie of Luton
* House of Lords
event arranged by CO-Awareness
Thousands of leaflets and branded promotional items from balloons to
badges and magnetised cards will also be given away during the
course of the week. |
