LO2 Local social action project research

Task 2

The videos linked below have the same point that i am trying to put across.

Task 3
The first video has a good point and it is a unique way of creating the video however i find that for the length of the video it doesnt have much going on and would not draw in and keep a large audience watching.

The second video has a good point and they have used several different ways to keep the audience watching switching from animation to real life story.i think however it is slightly long and may not keep an audience watching for that long.

After watching these two videos i have decided that my video must:
- show awarness to the danger of alcohol
- be fun and exciting to keep the audience entertained
- get across the point that the video is trying to show
- have different ways of communication (interviews, animation and role play)

A detailed account of the issue the social action project is trying to erase (look at stats and facts on the issue within the area)

The social action project ‘young addiction’ is trying to help young people who have problems with drinking or drugs in Oxfordshire to stop the addiction and get their lives back on track. It provides a confidential programme for youngsters giving them advice support and treatment. As well as helping youngsters with drug and alcohol problems they also help young people who are affected by others alcohol and drug problems. They have a sister site for adults with similar problems giving them details for addiction problems and support services in Oxfordshire.

Background on the Social project itself - Why it was set up; who set it up and funding

It was set up to help the youth in Oxfordshire stay away from alcohol and drug addiction and to help young people who may be affected by it from others. It is based in oxford.

What effects has the project had on the community?

The Project has had a strong development with the community helping many youngsters around the oxford area.

How has it helped certain individuals?

It has helped youths by sending project workers to a selection of venues such as youth clubs, GPs and homes to tell them about the danger of drink and drugs. They work with young people to help them change around there misuse of substances.

Does it already have an action video to help its cause?

There is no action video to its name.

Who can you interview? Volunteers and those who attend
Can you follow a volunteer or member of the project?
What will your angle be? Informative, educational, change of attitude ......
Do they have any footage you can use for your video?
What issue does the community project want you to focus on?
What ethical issues will you have to overcome or be careful documanting?



Who can you interview? Volunteers and those who attend
Can you follow a volunteer or member of the project?
What will your angle be? Informative, educational, change of attitude ......
Do they have any footage you can use for your video?
What issue does the community project want you to focus on?
What ethical issues will you have to overcome or be careful documanting?
Task 4

Who can you interview? Volunteers and those who attend

I am hoping to be able to interview both volunteers who have worked with young alcoholics and possibly people who have attended the programme themselves.

Can you follow a volunteer or member of the project?

I am hoping to follow a volunteer to see how they deal with the addicts and the sort of problems they come across.

What will your angle be? Informative, educational, change of attitude......

My filming angle will be a change of attitude; I am hoping to be able to warn teenagers about the alcohol problems.

Do they have any footage you can use for your video?

They have no possible footage that I can use in my final video.

What issue does the community project want you to focus on?

Stopping youth binge drinking and youth alcoholics.

What ethical issues will you have to overcome or be careful documenting?

The people that attend the community project may not want to be filmed or have their face on camera.

LO2

 Task 1
Local social action

Social action

 

Watlington Memory Cafe Supporter

Alzheimers Society Central West

About Alzheimers Society Central West

Supporting carers through information, one to one support, groups and awareness raising activities. The Alzheimer s Society is committed to maintaining, improving and promoting its unique knowledge and understanding of dementia. We seek to improve the circumstances for people with dementia, their families and those who care for them through five principal activities:
1. The development and provision of information and advice services
2. The development and provision of quality care and support services
3. Campaigning for the improvement of policy, planning and co-ordination of services
4. Increase awareness and reduce stigma and discrimination
5. Promote, fund and disseminate research into cause, cure and care

What are they looking for?

No special skills are required-volunteers should be reliable, patient with an understanding of or willingness to learn about dementia. Volunteers may need to help set out the room so an ability to move chairs would be useful.

The Memory Cafe is held at the Watlington Sports Pavilion, Shirburn Road, Watlington, Oxon, OX49 5BZ

(http://www.do-it.org.uk/search/opportunities/1833257/watlington-memory-cafe-supporter?unit=mile&distance=5&location=ox49+5pq )

Volunteer Youth Worker

Watlington Youth Club

About Watlington Youth Club

A Youth Club providing sports, music and a place to generally hang out for young people aged 11-17. Ideal for those wishing to gain experience in working with young people. No experience necessary.

What are they looking for?

No qualifications necessary. A sense of humour and and ability to build rapport with young people is a benefit.

The Youth Club is in Watlington

(http://www.do-it.org.uk/search/opportunities/1833238/volunteer-youth-worker?unit=mile&distance=5&location=ox49+5pq )

Volunteer wanted!

ENRYCH, Oxfordshire

About ENRYCH, Oxfordshire

ENRYCH Oxfordshire, formerly Ryder-Cheshire Volunteers, aims to give people with physical disabilities the opportunity to pursue a leisure, learning or sporting activity of their own choice, in partnership with a volunteer.

What are they looking for?

Willing to help and support someone who has become disabled.

Based in Lewknor at clients house

(http://www.do-it.org.uk/search/opportunities/1844538/volunteer-wanted?unit=mile&distance=5&location=ox49+5pq )

Young Parents Support Volunteer

LIFE

About LIFE

LIFE provides help and support to thousands of women and men each year. Our core services are Caring, Housing, Education and the FertilityCare Programme.

LIFE Housing and Care
We offer free, confidential information, counselling and support for women with unplanned pregnancy who are struggling or distressed in some way: they may be may be unsure about how to cope with the pregnancy or be contemplating abortion. We also see women who are suffering after pregnancy loss or struggling to cope after abortion. Men and other family members affected by these issues are welcome to use our Care Centre support and counselling service too.

We have houses up and down the country, including one in Oxford, which offer supported accommodation to pregnant women and to mothers with small children.

LIFE can also provide financial and practical help and support before and after the birth of a child. We have a network of baby shops which can supply baby clothes and equipment, and our care centres can also supply clothes and equipment to anyone who might need help.

LIFE Education
Every year LIFE gives hundreds of interactive talks and conferences in schools and colleges to thousands of students - on issues that impact upon their lives and the lives of their friends and families: abortion, sex and relationships, stem cell research and euthanasia.

LIFE Fertility Care
LIFE also offers natural fertility treatment for married couples and natural fertility management.

What are they looking for?

- Good Verbal and written Communication skills.
- Proven team building and team working skills.
- Committed to the vision, mission and values of the charity.
- Experience of the Supported Service

Getting there

The Oxford LIFE Care Centre is located at 130, High Street, in the centre of Oxford. The entrance is through at door a couple of metres down a little alley and is above a dental practice.

(http://www.do-it.org.uk/search/opportunities/1832915/young-parents-support-volunteer?unit=mile&distance=5&location=oxford )

Can you help change a child's life whilst having fun yourself?

CHICKS

About CHICKS

CHICKS is a charity that offers free, week long residential respite breaks for disadvantaged children from around the UK. These are children who would not otherwise have a break this year.
We are currently not accepting any further female applications for 2012. Contact info@chicks.org.uk or visit our website for other ways you can support us in 2012.

What are they looking for?

Volunteers simply need to be willing to get involved, have fun and use their common sense to ensure the smooth running of a fantastic break.
All volunteers must be over 18 and happy to undergo a CRB check through CHICKS. A s well as providing names of two referees.
There are no specific skills required but experience of working with children is desirbale.
Volunteering at CHICKS is rewarding, fun and a worthwhile experience which you will never forget.
Please visit our website to find out more. www.chicks.org.uk

You may be able to stay overnight as part of this opportunity.

(http://www.do-it.org.uk/search/opportunities/1356787/can-you-help-change-a-childs-life-whilst-having-fun-yourself?unit=mile&distance=5&location=oxford)

One To One Support

Keen (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now)

About Keen (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now)

KEEN offers sporting and recreational activities to children and young adults with special needs in Oxfordshire. Keen is predominantly a student organisation, but non-student volunteers are welcome.

What are they looking for?

No experience necessary, just lots of enthusiasm and patience.Volunteers are preferred to be between 18 and 30. Older non-student volunteers are not turned away but students are preferred. No regular time commitment is required.

The sessions take place at various venues in and around Oxford.

(http://www.do-it.org.uk/search/opportunities/1023337/one-to-one-support?unit=mile&distance=5&location=oxford&pageNumber=2 )

Events Assistant

Macmillan

What are they looking for?

We are looking for:
¿Excellent organisational skills
¿Good communication skills and a clear and polite telephone manner
¿Reliable and honest
¿Adherence to Macmillan¿s policies, including health and safety, equal opportunities, confidentiality and financial guidelines
¿An interest in cancer care and the services that Macmillan provides

How will you benefit?

¿Developing your communications, customer service and organisational skills
¿Gaining events organisation skills
¿Meeting new people and being part of a fun, enthusiastic and supportive team
¿Adding to your CV
¿Potential to set up your own Macmillan events group or to become more involved in other volunteering/areas of the charity¿s work
¿Helping people affected by cancer
¿Information pack and induction provided to help familiarise you with the work of the charity and the fundraising team
¿Donor care training
¿Other training to complete the role will be provided as necessary e.g. writing press releases
¿Fully supported by your Manager and fundraising team
¿Regular one to one meetings as agreed with your Manager
¿Opportunities to meet and network with staff and fellow volunteers during the year
¿You will be updated on the success of the team!

(http://www.do-it.org.uk/search/opportunities/1848303/events-assistant?unit=mile&distance=5&location=oxford&pageNumber=2 )

LO.1

A social action is something that helps a community and its surrounding using volunteer work and projects such as videos to show awareness to the community.
What is a social action project and why are they needed?

A social action project is something that advices or tells people of something that is happening
this can be locally or worldwide. It is used to help the community and its surroundings so that awareness is raised and negative aspects of the community can be changed.


What is a social action video?

A social action video is a piece of media that shows the social action. The video is created to show awareness of the issues being raised.

Why are they important?

They are important because they show the community the problems that are occuring and many give advice as to how to stop it from happening.

Research

Local

Henley YMCA

Henley YMCA provides a range of facilities and activities for the community. These include housing for young people, an active living centre with a diverse set of classes, floodlit five-a-side football on a state of the art Soccer Real 60 football pitch, men and ladies senior football with provision for those with learning disabilities, plus youth events.Henley YMCA celebrated 150 years of its transforming work with young people at a service held in St Mary’s Church on 15 September 2007.The anniversary coincided with the appointment of Mike Ray as Chief Executive. Mike succeeded Alan Rothery, who had been Chief Executive for the previous seven years. Around the same time Angela Healey became Henley YMCA’s Housing Manager.The YMCA in Henley was founded in 1857. Over the years, its work has been located at a number of sites across the town, providing activities and meeting places for young people as well as sports and leisure activities for the wider community.The YMCA moved to its current site off Watermans Road on the southern fringe of the town in 1922. Alongside activities with a spiritual focus, the site has hosted youth work, football and other sports and leisure pursuits.In response to changing needs, in the 1990s the YMCA decided to develop part of its site to provide affordable housing for young people with a Henley connection. Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Gloucester opened the scheme of 31 self-contained studio apartments and flats in October 2000.As well as proving good quality housing, the site also boasts a football pitch, a floodlit state of the art Soccer Real 60 five-a-side football pitch and a modern community pavilion. These facilities are home to a diverse range of activities that reflect the YMCA’s mission to promote the development of the whole person in body, mind and spirit. There are exciting plans to expand and develop Henley YMCA’s work with young people and the community over the next few years to reflect ever-changing social, physical and spiritual needs.

Found on http://www.henleyymca.org.uk/henley-ymca-and-ymca-movement

Wycombe Youth Action

Who we work with, what we do and why.

Qualifications alone do not guarantee employment, so we work with young people to maximise their chances of securing employment.
Employers want employees who are motivated to succeed, who can work as part of a team while using their own initiative, who have skills relevant to the role and who they can rely on to deliver against the job requirements.
We work with young people to understand their aims and objectives, to build their confidence and to help them take the steps required to achieve those objectives.
We encourage young people to achieve positive changes by providing the tools and support to achieve personal success. A balance between support and challenge is provided, to aid progress and positive outcomes.

Found on  http://www.wycombeyouthaction.co.uk/employment-support.php

Worldwide

Brower youth awards

The New Leaders Initiative (NLI) grows environmental leadership by raising the profile of young emerging environmental leaders in North America, celebrating their achievements, and providing them with the skills, resources, and relationships to lead effective campaigns and projects. NLI honors the legacy of David Brower - firebrand environmentalist, community activist, and founder of Earth Island Institute.


NLI is home to the Brower Youth Awards, the premier North American awards honoring bold young environmental leaders. Since 2000, the Brower Youth Awards has recognized 61 exceptional leaders with a cash prize, a high-energy week of activities in San Francisco, and ongoing leadership support. NLI also offers mentoring and project sponsorship to rising young leaders.

Found on: http://broweryouthawards.org/section.php?id=65

Independent Thought and Social Action

Independent Thought & Social Action International (ITSA International) is an internationally recognized, youth-led organization aimed at creating socially responsible youth leaders through fostering critical thinking skills and action on issues of social justice.
ITSA believes in empowering and educating the next generation to think critically and creatively and to act effectively towards societal improvement. We break down the boundaries between the self, society and the classroom, by empowering students to take action in the direction of bringing about real social change within their own communities.
ITSA aims to address the need for youth leadership and action, through empowering students through the opportunity of youth-developed social action projects and through workshops, lectures and conferences, with a view towards creating a new generation defined by the principles of social responsibility and active leadership.

found on: http://itsainternational.org/?page_id=11