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A LOCAL AND GLOBAL SOCIAL ACTION SHOWCASE: 15 March 2012, 10:00-15:30, Innovation Centre, University of Exeter

A unique and free opportunity:

• Interested in volunteering, or developing a voluntary initiative, at home or abroad?
  Meet our Volunteer Access Worker to find out how you can get the training, support and funding to make a difference doing something you enjoy.

• Considering setting up a social enterprise or charity with an international connection?
  Explore how local initiatives can establish realistic, equitable trade arrangements with communities in other countries. Hear from local projects who have extended the benefits of their work to communities overseas.

• Keen to connect with active citizens from other countries?
  Network with social activists from England, Eastern Europe, South East Asia and Africa who have made big changes in their communities. Meet others looking to develop new social action projects, both here and abroad.

At a time of change and uncertainty Exeter CVS and the British Council are bringing together active citizens from around the globe, to show how small practical steps can make BIG social change...

Interactive workshops and taster sessions including:

• Fishbowl: A practical demonstration of a technique successfully used in project meetings and training, to encourage positive dialogue for change among diverse groups.
• New Publicity: Join in the early development of a newsletter campaign for local social action projects in Exeter, aimed at delivering fresh information to specific communities not currently ‘in the loop’.
• Keeping the Connection: A multimedia presentation exploring how free technology can be used to make and keep international connections, without regular travel or expensive telecomms.
• Waste Not Want Not: A bring and swap ‘freecycle’ event will run throughout the day.

CLICK HERE to download the flyer [PDF 988KB]

We look forward to seeing you there!