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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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COVID-19 safe reopening of businesses
A series of short videos to help businesses reopen safely have been created. They cover a wide range of organisation types and issues, including risk assessments, Test and Trace, face coverings, social distancing, customer groups and keeping staff safe. You can view the full playlist on YouTube.
Useful guidance for organisations and groups
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North Tyneside vaccinations - 100,000 doses!
Over the weekend 11 to 12 April, the Covid vaccine programme on North Tyneside reached a new important milestone with our 100,000th vaccine administered. A huge thanks to primary care staff and volunteers across the borough; including our three vaccination services in Longbenton, Wallsend and North Shields. Read more here.
Booking your vaccination
The national Covid Vaccine booking service remains online for those eligible, including all over 45s, to book their jabs at a larger vaccination centre or pharmacy site. Those that require a local appointment at a GP-led site should wait for their GP to contact them.
Rapid testing for symptom-free people
All people in England without symptoms will now be able to access twice-weekly rapid tests for coronavirus. North Tyneside Council wants to make testing as easy as possible and everyone in the borough can now access FREE tests via a variety of ways. View options here.
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Getting the COVID-19 vaccine: Personal experience guide part 1 for people with severe mental illness
This is one of a series of 3 explainer videos on COVID-19 vaccination, aimed at people with Severe Mental Illness (SMI) and primary care professionals working with people with SMI. In this film Professor Wendy Burn, Chair of the Clinical Group of Equally Well, explains why you should get a vaccination and what to expect when you do.
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#MyVaccineStoryNT
If you are from North Tyneside and would like to share your vaccine story or what it means to you to have had it, please email Alice.holliday@voda.org.uk, or share on social media by tagging @ChampionsNT and @TyneHealth and using #MyVaccineStoryNT.
Get all the latest Covid-19 health updates, information on vaccines, self isolation, testing and see the #MyVaccineStoryNT by following our Community Health Champion on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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New vaccination support buddy scheme for North Tyneside
 VODA has teamed up with local GP Surgeries and North Tyneside Council to offer support to people struggling to take up their vaccine in North Tyneside.There are a number of reasons that lead to someone missing their vaccine slot, they may be shielding, are vulnerable or have no one to help them get there.
To help people who are struggling to attend, VODA will provide a volunteer to accompany the patient through the vaccination process. These volunteers are already volunteering at the clinics so are very familiar with the process and can provide reassurance and support to someone who may be too nervous to go on their own. We can also help organise transport if that is a barrier to them attending the clinic.
“It is vitally important that we provide every opportunity for people to take up their vaccine, we want to make it as stress free and easy as possible for those who are vulnerable or anxious about attending the clinics,” said VODA's Keith Hardy, Core Services Manager responsible for delivering the project.
Referrals can be made via the North Tyneside Council's Local Support Service T:0345 2000101.
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Do you want to work with VODA?
 VODA is recruiting a Project Worker to act as the information gatekeeper for the new Living Well in North Tyneside platform, ensuring content is up-to-date and of high quality, while being open to developing new approaches to meet the changing needs of the local community. You must be able to identify and act on opportunities to raise the profile of the platform and have the experience to support the development of online health campaigns and trusted messages that support residents to become more informed and have greater confidence in managing their own health and wellbeing. Salary £22,894 per annum for 37 hours/wk (1.0 FTE). The post is funded for two years. Deadline: Monday, 3 May 2021 at noon. Read more and apply here
Online information event 28 April
Potential applicants are welcome to attend our online information event on Wednesday 28 April from 10am to 11am to find out more about this role and the wider Living Well North Tyneside partnership. The event will also provide an opportunity for you to get a sense of what it’s like to work at VODA and also to ask any questions. Please note that attendance at this event is not compulsory for applicants and will not influence our final recruitment decision. Register in advance here.
This is a rare chance to help shape the future of a new and innovative project with positive outcomes for the residents of North Tyneside.
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North Tyneside Neighbour's Network
 Tuesday 27 April 1pm to 2pm on Zoom
The Neighbours Network would like to invite you to our next community conversation about key services available to residents in North Tyneside.
The Neighbours Network is open to all! Whether you’re a resident, a volunteer, friend or organisation. It is an informal space for you, your friends and neighbours to hear about services that are important to your community.
The theme this month is ‘Reconnecting into the community’; We know that coming out of lockdown is a drastic change to life as we currently know it, understandably some people are going to be apprehensive about getting back out for the first time, whilst others will be rearing to go. The Neighbours network wants to offer you a place to find the appropriate advice, information and support available within North Tyneside to make re-connecting back into the community easier for you and to help those around you.
Register your place here. You will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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VODA's Digital Champions in action
 Thank you to our partners Moving On Tyne & Wear for sharing this wonderful case study about one of their participants Albert who was referred to our Digital Champions for help to improve his digital skills to enable him to search for job opportunities online. In only 2 weeks he went from being able to send the odd text message to using email to register accounts on websites, attaching documents to emails and even shopping online.
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Calling all young people!!
 We're working with Phoenix Detached Youth Project to create a new volunteering project for local young people. The project aims to create a space for young people to improve their local community through group projects.
If you are or know a young person (aged 14-25) who has a passion for a cause and is interested in creating change across North Tyneside, helping others, learning new skills and meeting new people, please contact josie.robinson@voda.org.uk / 07539884618.
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Could you be an Age UK befriender?
 Age UK is looking to recruit befrienders who will support an older person by visiting them in their home environment, once the Coronavirus restrictions ease and it is safe to do so. Until then, your friendship will begin on the phone, making it a great way to get to know the person, make a connection and build confidence together before you meet face to face. Read more here.
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Latest volunteering opportunities in North Tyneside
 As lockdown starts to ease and organisations start to open up, more volunteering roles are coming on line. You can view all of the latest volunteering opportunities in North Tyneside in our latest volunteering round-up.
New roles added this week include:
- VODA's new Walking, Community and Shopping buddy roles to help local people get back into the community.
- YMCA North Tyneside is seeking volunteer mentors to support young girls aged 9 to 14.
- St Oswald's has added a new Admin volunteer role.
- Age UK needs Befrienders
- Tin on a Wall needs volunteers for their next collection on Saturday 2 May
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Follow the Volunteer Centre on Facebook
 Keep up to date with new volunteer roles and other volunteer news by following the North Tyneside Volunteer Centre on Facebook.
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Identifying and managing risks to your charity
 Thursday 6 May, 11am to 12pm on Zoom
This free workshop from Virgin Money Foundation aims to give a practical and proportionate overview of governance, risk management and controls (GRC). Book your place here.
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Practical Guide to Converting a Charitable Company to a CIO
 Tuesday 11 May, 10am to 11am.
There are many pros and cons in converting companies limited by guarantee registered with the Charity Commission to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). If your organisation is considering this transition, this free, practical webinar delivered by Ian Hempseed from Hempsons, will answer your questions about all aspects of the process. Book here.
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British Dyslexia Association
This animation by the British Dyslexia Association seeks to pre-empt misconceptions among young audiences by shedding light on the real challenges dyslexic children face whilst also acknowledging their strengths and potential. A supporting teaching resource can be found her.
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Economic safety for women and girls must be central to tackling domestic abuse
A new report from Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA), The Cost of Covid: Economic abuse throughout the pandemic, has revealed how domestic abusers utilised COVID-19 restrictions to restrict, exploit and/or sabotage victims’ economic resources, compromising their physical safety.
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‘Left behind’ neighbourhoods isolated by poor public transport
People living in ‘left behind’ neighbourhoods are cut off from urban centres and essential services due to poor public transport and low car ownership, according to a new report.
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Mobilising voluntary action: Learning from today, prepared for tomorrow
NCVO and the University of Kent are working on a collaborative research study looking at volunteering during Covid-19. They hope to hear from local authority volunteering leads, infrastructure organisations and volunteer involving organisations about the effects of Covid on volunteering and the support that is needed as we move into the next phase of the pandemic. Click here to complete the survey.
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Supporting people living with dementia through safeguarding processes
This article includes guidance bringing together research undertaken by Dr Jeremy Dixon at the University of Bath, alongside people living with dementia, their family carers and professionals in the sector.
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Centre for mental health blog: Young Black men’s lives blighted by COVID-19
This blog discusses how young Black men’s mental health has been hit hard by the pandemic and urgent cross-government action is needed now to avoid jeopardising their futures, according to a briefing published today by Centre for Mental Health.
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Free Online Learning with the Cranfield Trust
Join Cranfield Trust for a series of free charity webinars. These sessions will allow charity leaders to benefit from the experience and advice of industry leaders, learn practical steps to build your successful charity and take part in live Q&A's. You can find out more and sign up here.
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Ambitious Coalition target to make the North East ‘England’s greenest region
 The North East England Climate Coalition (NEECCo) launched last week with the ambition of making the North East ‘England’s greenest region’. The Coalition received seed funding from the Community Foundation in January 2020, which helped first establish the organisation. Read more and sign your pledge here.
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Ramadan Mubarak
 This year, Ramadan 2021 is taking place between 12 April and 12 May (depending on moon sightings), and once again is proving to be a different experience for Muslims due to the COVID -19 pandemic. Connected Voice Haref has shared an online 2021 Haref Ramadan prayer calendar, which also contains health advice and confirmation that receiving the Covid-19 vaccination does not invalidate your fast. Read more here.
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Carers' awareness training for professionals
 Wednesday 23 June 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Join the North Tyneside Carers' Centre for this session and you will have a clear understanding of who is a carer, what can be involved in their caring role and how you can support them more effectively. These sessions are aimed at professionals who are providing support to carers. To sign up call 0191 643 2298 or email training@ntcarers.co.uk
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NTASII at Wallsend Forum
 North Tyneside Art Studio's NTAS II face to face workshops in the Wallsend Shopping Forum restarted on 13 April. The workshops are fun and informal and a great way to try something new. Workshops are suitable for everyone and no artistic experience is required. The aim of the workshop's is to raise awareness of positive mental health and wellbeing through the arts. To book a session please email us at booking.ntas2@gmail.com or call 0191 2961156. View timetable here.
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YMCA launches Y's Girls mentoring project
 The YMCA's new Y's Girls mentoring programme will match trained and supported local volunteers with young girls aged 9 to 14 years old. Over a period of 12 months, the mentors and mentees will meet for around 2 hours each week. With mentors support, the young people will set and work towards achievable goals, as well as being given the space to discuss anything that might be on their minds, building their confidence and resilience to lead fulfilling lives. Based on previous research, the programme is an early and preventative initiative, reducing the possibility of young people developing mental health issues in their future. Read more here.
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New online event from Launchpad North Tyneside!
 Tuesday 20 April 7pm to 8pm on Zoom
Click and Connect is a new online event for people with mental health difficulties to get together to connect and make new friends. You can choose to join in a quiz, colouring in and doodling or a general chat space.
Please contact launchpadnt@gmail.com if you're interested and would like the Zoom link and/or further information.
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Email Best Practice for Non-Profits & Charities: Digital Charity Lab
Learn about best practice for email marketing for charities & non-profits in under 4 minutes! This short video from Digital Charity Lab will tell you all you need to know about what works in email marketing for causes. Read more here.
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Free webinars: Cyber Essentials - A Cyber Basic Review
 Cyber Essentials is a Government-backed, industry supported scheme to help organisations protect themselves against common online threats. These events will explain what Cyber Essentials will and will not defend against, the five technical controls made easy for everyone to understand and what to expect if you do decide to go for certification. Events on 21, 24 & 28 April - book your free place here.
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Publishing content in an accessible format
Helpful Digital has produced a useful one page guide to publishing content in an accessible format.
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SEO Made Simple: A Step-by-Step Guide
Want to understand the basics of SEO? Neil Patel has created this step by step guide to get you started.
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How using Facebook groups can build inspiring communities for your supporters
This blog looks at how you can use Facebook groups to build online communities.
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Free Canva Pro for Registered Charities
If you are a Registered Charity, you may be able to get a free Canva Pro account via their Nonprofits program. Canva for Nonprofits gives you and your team – of up to 10 members – access to Canva Pro’s premium features for free.
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Job Vacancy: Activity Worker
 LD:NorthEast is recruiting an Activity Worker on a 12 month fixed term contract to join their Tomorrows Project team. This project provides preventative support to people aged 50+ who have little or no formal support, to help them maintain their independence, manage their health and wellbeing and keep safe in their community. Salary: £20,870 Pro Rata, 18 hours per week (over 3 fixed days – Mon, Tues & Weds). Deadline: Tuesday 20 April at noon. Read more and apply here.
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Job Vacancy: Charity Locality Manager
 Age UK North Tyneside is looking for a dynamic, organised and experienced manager to support them to find and engage with more older people in our communities to help them make more of life. The Charity Locality Manager is tasked with leading and coordinating locality teams to engage, consult and support older people by providing much needed services to the community which promote independence, respect and dignity, encouraging a love for later life. Salary: £26,706 pa - £29,200 p.a., full time (36.25 hours). Deadline: Wednesday 21 April at 9am. Read more and apply here.
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2 Job Vacancies at Deaf Awareness NE
 Business Development Lead :To develop marketing strategies for deaf awareness training and deaf awareness raising initiatives and to liaise with all pertinent customers in developing the trade of deaf awareness training and deaf awareness raising initiatives. Temporary, full time, £12 per hour. Deadline: Wednesday, 21 April at 5pm. Read more and apply here.
Project Worker: To deliver a range of sessions and activities to the deaf, hard of hearing and hearing members of deaf awareness: NE. Temporary, part time, £10 per hour. Deadline: Wednesday, 21 April at 5pm. Read more and apply here.
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Job Vacancy: Cycling development officer Newcastle
 Cycling UK is looking for a highly self-motivated, driven, and creative individual to develop their Big Bike Revival programme and engage with local community cycling clubs, initiatives which are integral to helping them achieve their goal of getting millions more people cycling. Home-based. Salary £26,000, full time (37.5hrs), Fixed Term Contract until end of March 2022. This role is funded externally, with the option to extend subject to funding availability. Deadline: Thursday 22 April. Read more and apply here.
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Job Vacancy: Creative Support Worker
North Tyneside Art Studio (NTAS) is seeking a Creative Support Worker to work in a creative and inspiring space and make a real difference to people’s lives. You will use your great people skills and artistic knowledge to support the delivery of their creative programme and offer 1-2-1 help and support to members. They seek a hard working person with a range of creative skills and experience who brings a flexible attitude and a focus on finding solutions and getting things done. Salary £19,000 pro rate, 22.5 hours a week. Deadline: Friday, 23 April at 5pm.Read more and apply here.
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Job Vacancy: Chief Executive Officer
 Family Gateway is looking to recruit a new Chief Executive Officer. The successor to the outgoing CEO will be required to drive forward the growth plan for Family Gateway, and ensure that it continues to thrive as a recognised and successful organisation that delivers outcomes for families and individuals most in need. Family Gateway is an award-winning North East charity that is committed to using local people to deliver enterprising community-led solutions to families, children, young people and communities. Family Gateway also has an enterprise arm and therefore needs a person who has the breadth of expertise, capacity, vision and entrepreneurial spirit to drive the whole organisation forward. Salary £50,000 Per Annum. Full time. Deadline: Sunday, 25 April at 5pm. Read more and apply here.
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Job Vacancy: Community Reading Worker
 This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative project with the Cultural Services team at North Tyneside Council. The community reading project, initiated by best-selling author Ann Cleeves, is part of a programme with five North East Councils, focused on supporting access to books to improve health and well-being and reduce health inequalities There will be a focus on working with families with young children. Salary: £20,092 - £20,903 per annum, full time. Deadline: Sunday 25 April. Read more and apply here.
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Job Vacancy: Youth Worker
 Barnardo's is commissioned by Newcastle City Council to lead the Community Family HUB in the East of Newcastle primarily to families living in the 0-30% lowest Super Output Areas (as measured by the Index of Multiple Deprivation).This post will be managed through Newcastle Young People Support Team and is a combination of two posts,15 hours per week with Young Newcastle at Newcastle Young People Support Team and 22 hours per week based in Community Family Hub East. Salary: £23,545.00 FTE, hours 15 & 22. Fixed term until 31 December 2021 & 31 May 2022. Deadline: 26 April. Read more and apply here.
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Job Vacancy: Events and Communications Assistant (home-based)
 Difference North East campaigns for equality for disabled people across our region, so that the north east is a fairer, more equal place to live, work and study. They are run by disabled people for disabled people. They are recruiting for an Events and Communications Assistant who can deliver engaging, impactful and accessible content to support all of their activities. Salary: £20,000 p.a. pro-rata (£12,000 p.a. actual), 3 days per week (22.5 hours). Deadline: Wednesday, 28 April at noon. Read more and apply here.
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Job Vacancy: Living Well in North Tyneside Worker
VODA is recruiting a Project Worker to act as the information gatekeeper for the new Living Well in North Tyneside platform, ensuring content is up-to-date and of high quality, while being open to developing new approaches to meet the changing needs of the local community. You must be able to identify and act on opportunities to raise the profile of the platform and have the experience to support the development of online health campaigns and trusted messages that support residents to become more informed and have greater confidence in managing their own health and wellbeing. Salary £22,894 per annum for 37 hours/wk (1.0 FTE). The post is funded for two years. Deadline: Monday, 3 May 2021 at noon. Read more and apply here
Join our online information event 28 April 10am to 11am to find out more Register in advance 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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The Sylvia Waddilove Foundation UK COVID–19 Emergency Fund reopens for applications
The fund has now worked through the backlog of applications and is now reopen for new applications to the emergency fund. Read more here.
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North of Tyne Crowdfund
 The deadline to pitch for the Crowdfund North of Tyne fund is the 21 April. If your organisation wants to get involved and deliver your project later this summer, you now have less thank 1 week to complete your project page and prepare your pitch answers. Along with pledges from the local community, the combined authority can pledge up to £5,000 towards campaigns which fits the eligibility of their fund. Read more here.
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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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