Friday, 21 December 2007

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!


We wish everyone a very merry Christmas and Happy New Year for 2008!

Look forward to seeing you on our exciting projects in 2008 - keep checking back for news on what we are doing!

From the team at Deaf Communities Foward

Tuesday, 4 December 2007

New postcards arrive!

Our new postcards have been created to advertise Deaf Communities Forward Projects for 2008!

See the front cover design below:


Keep an eye out for them at events nationwide!

Friday, 23 November 2007

Deaf Camp 2008 Dates

Dates for Deaf Camp 2008 are:

Camp Week - 3rd to 8th August 2008

Staff Training Weekend - 1st to 3rd August 2008

Second camp week is to be confirmed! Dates will be 10th to 16th August 2008 if it goes ahead.

Please check back for more information.

Contact us at info@deafcamp.org.uk if you would like more information about becoming a volunteer, interpreter or camper at Deaf Camp 2008.

LOT Weekends 2008

LOT Weekends have been booked for 2008! They will be held at Edale YHA in the Peak District - between Sheffield and Manchester.

Please check dates below and contact us if you are interested.

Level 1 - 28th to 30th March 2008

Level 2 - 4th to 6th July 2008 (For people who have completed Level 1 in September 2007 and March 2008)

Level 1 - 19th to 21st September 2008

Contact us at info@deafcamp.org.uk if you would like any more information about the LOT Weekends.

Friday, 19 October 2007

Administrator Applications Closed

Applications are no longer being accepted for the post of Administrator.

Please check back for other jobs that may be advertised in the future.

Wednesday, 19 September 2007

Administrator Wanted

DEAF COMMUNITIES FORWARD
Registered Charity Number 1107491

Administrator – Croydon

£17k per annum
37.5 hours per week

Deaf Communities Forward is a new charitable organisation that is leading the way in developing a year-round programme of social projects for young deaf people.

We are looking for an administrator who is willing to work in a dynamic office environment, and capable of turning their hands to a variety of tasks. We want someone with good communication, interpersonal and IT skills. You should also be able to communicate in sign language at CACDP BSL Level 3 or equivalent.

The administrator will be responsible for the administration of the office in Croydon, providing a comprehensive secretarial and administrative support service to the team. You will be the first point of contact for all enquiries to the office.

Please contact Jamie Martin using the details below for a job description, person specification and application form.

Deaf Communities Forward
96 Park Lane
Croydon
CR9 2NL

Email: info@deafcamp.org.uk
Fax: 0870 622 0921
Mobile SMS: 07902 087422

Deadline for applications is 5th October 2007
Interviews will take place on 12th October 2007

Sunday, 9 September 2007

Leaders of Tomorrow Weekend 7th to 9th September

A great weekend at Edale YHA in the Peak District learning about team work and leadership via doing lots of outdoor activities!




We had 7 participants from over the UK and Wales who spent a busy weekend doing activites such as raft building, building a crate tower and orienteering.

Click here to see some photos:
LOT Weekend 7-9 September 2007

This was first Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) Weekend and we will be organising more for 2008.