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Welcome to VODA's e-bulletin. This email is sent to over 1,500 groups, organisations and individuals - please feel free to forward to anyone who may find it useful and they can sign up here to receive their own copy. If you'd like an article included in a future bulletin, please email victoria.logan-coulsey@voda.org.uk.
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Booster jabs recommended for over 50s
Booster jabs for over 50s and younger adults with health conditions are being recommended by government vaccine advisers. Around 30 million people in the UK, including frontline health and care workers, will be offered a booster. The Pfizer jab is recommended, regardless of which vaccine people had previously, and it should be given at least six months after the second dose.
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Your Covid recovery
The NHS has created a website - www.yourcovidrecovery.nhs.uk - specifically to support people if they do get COVID-19. It explains:
- How to support yourself or someone you know
- The effects that COVID-19 can have on physical and mental health
- How best to recover from the infection
- What is long COVID and how to recognise the signs of this?
They have also created an app to download to help support someone through their recovery.
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LA7 reaction – Winter plan and 12-15 year-olds' vaccinations
"With the return of colder weather on the horizon, and children and young people going back to schools, colleges, and universities, it is essential that clear and robust plans are put in place to protect us from any significant increase in Covid-19 cases and the burden that would place on the NHS.
“While cases have remained relatively high, and consistent daily death figures have served as a sobering reminder that the virus has never gone away despite restrictions being eased in July, we always knew that the approach to winter would be a significant test." Read the full statement here.
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Collaboration during the pandemic
 Find out more about VODA's collaboration with Dreamshine during the Covid-19 pandemic in this article from Mobilising UK Voluntary Action. One of the most consistent themes that has emerged over the course of their research is the importance of collaboration and partnership working throughout the pandemic. In some cases new partnerships have emerged and in other cases existing relationships have been strengthened, with organisations working together to play to their strengths and support their communities. This article explores how VODA supported Dreamshine in their efforts to quickly set up a telephone befriending service at the start of the pandemic and how it has led to an ongoing relationship which sees us worklyg with Dreamshine to provide Happy to Chat sessions at their hub in Wallsend.
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Calling all North Tyneside serving Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprises (VCSEs)
 As you may already know, Living Well North Tyneside is a new partnership bringing together health, wellbeing, social care and community organisations in one place… with the brand new website - www.livingwellnorthtyneside.co.uk - launching later this month.
We want to provide the residents of North Tyneside with trusted information and resources on local services, activities and events available to them to help us all live well.
That’s why we’re on the lookout for any VCSE’s that would like to register with us to provide their information on the new Living Well North Tyneside website. It’s a fantastic way to engage with your community and share the services you offer locally. You can get started right now via this link.
Find out more information about adding or changing any of your information in LWNT – A Guide for Providers. For more information please email us at hello@livingwellnorthtyneside.co.uk.
If you know of a local organisation or group that you think would be relevant for Living Well, please pass this on to them.
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Community Foundation seeks Business Sector Trustee
 The Community Foundation has a vacancy for a business sector trustee to join their Board. They are looking for nominations from people at any stage of their career who have management or leadership roles in a private organisation. Nominations open until 24 September.
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Latest volunteering opportunities in North Tyneside
 Read our latest volunteering round-up. for North Tyneside. New roles added this week include:
Safe Families for Children has opened up recruitment again for the following volunteer roles:
- Host Home Volunteers offer short-term overnight accommodation to children.
- The Family Friend Volunteer role is very flexible and allows volunteers to offer support according to their skills, interests, availability and preferences.
The Old Low Lights Heritage Centre is recruiting a Welcome Desk Volunteer and a Café Assistant Volunteer:
Smart Works Newcastle supports women into employment through interview coaching, clothing and confidence. They currently have two new volunteering opportunities, Interview Coach and Stylist/Dresser.
Action Tutoring is recruiting Volunteer English or Maths Tutors to support local families to try to close the attainment gap widened by the pandemic. The role requires 1 to 1.5 hrs a week for 8-10 weeks for small groups of 2 or 3 pupils, either face to face and/or online. Years 5, 6, 7, 10 or 11. Training and support given.
Northumbria Coalition Against Crime: Volunteer Mentors – Can you spare a few hours per week to help a young person at risk of offending or reoffending? The Northumbria Coalition Against Crime is recruiting new mentors for its award winning mentoring project. Contact: recruitment@thecoalition.org.uk
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 Follow the Volunteer Centre North Tyneside on Facebook for all the latest volunteering updates.
Or you can search our online database to see what roles are currently available across North Tyneside.
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Live briefs from Newcastle College
 Newcastle College’s Digital Arts department is actively looking to partner with local employers and organisations on live briefs. Live briefs provide a great opportunity for students to experience work with clients on real-world problems and challenge them to come up with a fresh and creative solution or ideas that could benefit your organisation. Projects can cover a variety of areas from:
- Photography
- Animation.
- Illustration
- Video Production
- Creative content
- Graphic Design
All project proposals are welcome and will go ahead if they can be suitably incorporated into students’ course commitments.
Newcastle College recommends an initial briefing session with students, followed by progress reviews as necessary. Your role is to help support students through expert advice and connection with any relevant people and resources. Projects of varying scales can be accommodated and would be free of charge.
If you would like to submit a project for consideration or find out more information, please email kelly.boden@ncl-coll.ac.uk and copy to ian.dodds@voda.org.uk.
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Advice on updating and creating websites
 Sector Connector member Elev8 Web Design, based in North Shields, is a web design agency whose aim is to help small charity organisations grow online. Chris Judson, Elev8's owner, has helped a number of charities in the area to raise their web profile and, as part of his commitment to Sector Connector, he is happy to have a chat with any voluntary organisations who might be thinking about a new website or upgrading their website to add new features. Organisations often think this will be too expensive, but Chris can provide advice on how you can save money on your website. If you're interested in having a chat with Chris, contact Sector Connector at ian.dodds@voda.org.uk.
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Free webinar on Brand Storytelling
 Thursday 30 September, 10am to 11.30am
This interactive Zoom workshop, delivered by Andrew Young of The Pulse Rooms, will help you think about how you can link your brand story (the push factor) to the needs of your service users (the pull factor) and how it can help your organisation grow. Learn more and get tips on how you can tap into funding for brand development work.
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Keeping Communities Safe During Winter webinar
 Monday 20 September 3.00pm to 4.00pm
Community leaders have played a vital role during the pandemic. Before the colder months set in, the Cabinet Office & NHS Test & Trace are holding a Keeping Communities Safe During Winter webinar to support community and faith leaders, voluntary and community groups with their ongoing engagement and communications. The webinar will include updates on:
- The latest Government COVID-19 guidance
- Vaccine uptake and effectiveness
- Face masks and fresh air
- Testing and isolation
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Rashford's goal to keep the social security lifeline
Football star and poverty campaigner Marcus Rashford has urged the Government not to cut £20 a week from Universal Credit in October.
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Sight Loss Councils roadmap out of lockdown
The Sight Loss Councils have created a web page providing all the up to date information to support blind and partially sighted people enjoy the benefits of the country coming out of lockdown. The page includes tips and guidance for businesses and members of the public.
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Charities Against Hate Live
Tuesday 16 November, 9am to 12,40pm free online event
Join Charities Against Hate at their first event to learn more about what they do, hear from some great speakers, and help shape the work going forward. There will also be an opportunity for you to find out the different ways you can get involved.
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North Tyneside Sea Front Sustainable Route consultation
 North Tyneside Council is inviting views on proposals for a permanent, segregated, two-way, safe space for sustainable travel along the seafront between Whitley Bay and Tynemouth. Visit the online consultation tool to find out more and have your say. There's also more information and FAQs on the council's website.
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People in North Tyneside encouraged to get more active with HowFit
 Households across the North East and Cumbria have had the HowFit (Home Wellbeing and Fitness) Plan instructional leaflet delivered to their homes over the first few weeks of September. The Plan is designed to help people improve their fitness and health which is important at any time but may also need a boost as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more.
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New lease of life for old garage at Linskill
 The Linskill and North Tyneside Community Development Trust has been awarded a £140k grant from NHS North Tyneside Clinical Commissioning Group to convert an existing garage into a Men’s Community Shed, supported with a rolling programme over two years to encourage health-vulnerable, older men into creative, practical and social activities at the Linskill Centre.
This new venture will be the first of its type in North Tyneside and follows the internationally acclaimed Men In Sheds initiative promoting socialisation, developing friendships, sharing skills and most importantly having fun. There are over 500 Men’s Sheds across the UK, operating from garages to disused warehouse, but nothing of this scale in North Tyneside. Read more.
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Helix Arts: By Your Side
 Wednesdays: 6 / 13 / 20 & 27 October 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Helix Arts: By Your Side is a new visual arts programme with North Tyneside Art Studio, for adults who have caring responsibilities for loved ones or a close friend and live in North Tyneside. Try your hand at drawing, painting, printing and more at one of our taster sessions, helping improve and maintain your mental health, as part of their wider social prescribing programme Better Connect. No experience required! Contact stacey.ntartstudio@gmail.com or call 0191 296 1156.
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Tips to make your content more shareable
Amy McKie, Marketing and Communications Officer at Connected Voice, shares her tips on how to make your content easily shareable and boost your online presence.
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How to defend your organisation from email phishing attacks.
The North East Regional Cyber Crime Unit (NERCCU) in partnership with Cleveland Police; Durham Constabulary and Northumbria Police have released our next free webinar - Defending your organisation from Phishing attacks. Register your place quickly as spaces are limited.
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Creating a positive cyber security culture for your charity
In this bite-sized snippet, the NCSC explain how your charity can nurture a positive cyber security culture and some of the tools you need!
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Tips to make your content more shareable
Connected Voice's Marketing and Communications Officer Amy McKie shares top tips to help make your content easily shareable and boost your online presence.
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How to optimise your web content
Charity software provider Access has created a new resource hub to guide charities through the process of creating a successful content strategy as part of their website plans.
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Podcast: How not to host a podcast
This Podcast from Charity Digital will cover the mistakes to avoid, the things you won’t want to avoid, and some post-production nuggets of wisdom that’ll help your podcast stand out in a crowded field.
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Social media platforms to watch out for in 2022
Find out which platforms offer the best opportunities for the charity sector in 2022
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Project Development Worker
The North Tyneside Disability Forum is recruiting a part time Tales of Disabled People’s Lives during the Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pandemic Project Development Worker – two year fixed term. The Project Development Worker will encourage volunteers of all abilities that have a passion for equalities and accessibility in North Tyneside. NTDF wants to preserve people’s stories, the significance of what is happening in the here and now – its uniqueness – living history – living heritage of disabled people to be recorded in their words, their voices, their families, and groups are heard and recorded in many different forms of media. To apply, please complete an application form which can be acquired along with an application pack with more details by calling 0191 4661667 or emailing info@ntdf.co.uk. Deadline: Friday, 17 September at 5pm.
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Catering Assistant
Meadow Well Connected is looking for a part time Catering Assistant to work in their friendly community cafe. Previous catering/hospitality experience is essential. The post-holder will actively participate in the daily operation of the café under the direction of the Office Manager as required in food preparation and presentation, stock management and general kitchen maintenance. Team participation and good working relations with staff, volunteers and customers are essential. Salary £10 per hour. The hours will be Monday to Thursday 8.30am - 2.30pm and Friday - 8.30am - 1.30pm (total weekly hours 26.5).
Email mandi@meadowwellconnected.org.uk for a job description. To apply send your CV and covering letter explaining how your skills and experience fit with the role. Deadline: Friday 17 September at 9am.
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Partnership Development Officer
Walking With in North Tyneside provides a range of services to a wide range of clients, including a food bank, a clothing bank, English language and communication classes, a befriending service and an integration support service. They are looking for a Partnership Development Officer (PDO) to join the team on a two year fixed-term contract. The PDO will be responsible for developing their fundraising network and capacity, working towards generating an income of at least £75,000 per annum. They will also plan, deliver and evaluate fundraising initiatives, events and appeals, develop and support ‘Friends of Walking With in North Tyneside’ and support the development of the organisation’s social media profile. Salary scale £26,208 to £29,952 pro rata. Deadline: Monday, 20 September at noon. Read more and apply here.
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Group Chief Operating Officer
Age UK North Tyneside is an ambitious and values driven organisation working to make more of life for people in later life. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident professional to undertake a new pivotal and challenging role within the organisation. They are looking for an experienced professional to oversee the design, enhancement, implementation, reporting, and oversight of the Group’s performance, operations, quality and compliance. Reporting to the Group Chief Executive you will be joining a dedicating and caring Senior Leadership Team. The Group Chief Operating Officer will be instrumental to driving up standards and embed an effective performance culture. Salary: £41,620 to £50,140, full time. Deadline: Friday, 24 September at 9am. Read more and apply here.
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Family Intervention Worker
PROPS is a leading provider of specialist support to Carers and Families affected by the problematic use of alcohol or other drugs. They are seeking a highly motivated Family Intervention Worker to join their team in North Tyneside. Fixed Salary £23,450 Pro Rata, 17.5 hours per week. 6 months fixed term until 31st March 2022 (potential to extend). Deadline: Thursday 30 September at 5pm. Read more and apply here.
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Specialist Alcohol Support Worker
Meadow Well Connected is recruiting a Specialist Alcohol Support Worker to provide one-to-one support and encouragement to people with problematic relationships with alcohol as part of their Well Together programme which is funded by the North Tyneside NHS CCG until October 2022. The post provides support to those individuals who are struggling with their relationship with alcohol but are not ready to go into a formal treatment service. Fixed Salary: £22,650 Pro Rata, 28 hours per week worked over 4 days. Deadline: Monday, 4 October at 9.30am. Read more and apply here.
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Income Generation Officer
Independent Advocacy North East is recruiting an Income Generation Officer to develop and manage an income generation strategy, manage relationships, identify funding, write bids, monitor and track activity and more. This is a 12-month fixed term contract with a 3-month probationary period. The contract may be extended subject to successful income generation and satisfactory performance. Salary - £24,012 (NJC scale 16) per annum, pro rata, 22.5 per week; working pattern and location by mutual agreement. Deadline: Wednesday 13 October at 5pm. Read more and apply here.
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Part Time Community Outreach Worker (Various Hours Available)
LD:NorthEast is recruiting Community Outreach Workers to support people to live their lives their way and feel part of their community. If you have the drive, determination and commitment to make this happen, this could be the job for you. You will need to be flexible in a fast moving environment. No two days will be the same. Hours may include weekend working. Salary: £9.50 per hour, part time, flexible hours. Based: Community based across North Tyneside. Read more and apply here.
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Trustee Vacancies in North Tyneside
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Keep up to date with all funding opportunities
 View all of our COVID-19 funding opportunities in our COVID-19 information centre and all non-COVID funding on our regular funding pages.
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Co-operative Bank: Customer Donation Fund
Organisations such as Registered Charities, Co-operatives and Credit Unions; etc. that have a Community Directplus account with the Co-operative Bank can apply for grants of up to £1,000 from the Customer Donation Fund. The money can be used to support special projects and fundraising activities; and all Community Directplus account holders are eligible to apply. The closing dates for applications are March and September, and they will then be assessed in April and October. Read more.
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VODA Funding Support and Advice
 VODA continues to offer support on the identification of suitable funders together with support on writing individual bids – if your organisation is based in North Tyneside or needs funding for beneficiaries based in North Tyneside, please contact VODA Funding Adviser Frank Gillender for free advice and support at frank.gillender@voda.org.uk.
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About VODA
VODA provides support, advice, training and information to volunteers and voluntary and community organisations operating in North Tyneside. If you would like to know more about the different services we provide, please see below, or visit our website.
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