Volunteering Events
VOLUNTEERING AT CHAUCER COLLEGE
The successful volunteering programme fosters links between Chaucer College and the surrounding community and gives the students an invaluable opportunity to practise their English in a practical and realistic context. The students are actively involved in events and projects which enable them to observe and be a part of a British community, thus reinforcing the practical elements of learning – being able to express oneself and talk to British people.
April 2010 - February 2011
The Volunteering year has got off to a busy start. Since mid April the students have been involved in supporting a range of local activities:
Latest Events
24th July 2010 - Whitstable Oyster Festival
This is an annual week of community celebration of Whitstable past and present. Chaucer College students performed the Fisherman’s Dance, showing the tough daily struggle of Japanese fishermen against the sea, on Tankerton Slopes on Saturday afternoon.
18th July 2010 - Margate Bay Race for Life
Students supported the Cancer Research charity by acting as race marshals.
15th July 2010 - Chatham Grammar School for Boys International Day
Chaucer College students demonstrated origami, Japanese calligraphy and manga at the International Day. This school hosted a recent visit by our Teacher Education students.
10th July - Pilgrims Hospice Summer Fete
At this daytime event, students set up stalls, sold raffle tickets and cakes and helped to clear up afterwards.
4th July - Herne Bay Race for Life
Students supported the Cancer Research charity by acting as race marshals.
3rd July - Kent School Games
These took place at venues around Kent, where our students acted as general event assistants.
3rd July - Seeds for Africa Garden Party
Chaucer College students support this charity by doing administrative tasks on a weekly basis and helping at the annual Garden Party by selling tickets and helping on the refreshment stalls.
June 27th on Kent University campus - Race for Life – 5km.
Cancer Research is a charity which raises money through a wide range of activities. Chaucer College students support their work by acting as road marshals at the sponsored Race for Life 10 km and 5 km races, which are held locally three times a year.
20th June 2010 - Whitstable Umbrella Community Centre Fun day
Many Chaucer College students spend their homestay in Whitstable so were pleased to support this event by acting as road marshals, taking down stalls and clearing up.
22nd May 2010 - Bysing Woods Childrens Centre ‘Dads and their Lads’ Fun day
This was an event for grandfathers, fathers, sons and male carers. Our students supported the event by taking part in face painting, games of football and helping with the barbecue.
23th May 2010 - The Pilgrims Hospice Canterbury Half Marathon
This annual race raises money to support the Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent charity. The students helped by acting as race marshals.
April 25th 2010 - The Wellchild London Marathon
This is an internationally renowned race which is held annually. This year its aim was to raise money for sick children. Twelve Chaucer College students attended the marathon and helped by giving support at the finish line.
