Wednesday, 18 January 2012

Job Club

Do you need help getting back into training or employment. We can help you with:
CV Writing, volunteering, work placement, benefit advice, back to work support, application forms, job searches, interview skills and training guidance.

Back to work support days every other Tuesday 10am to 2pm at Trefechan Community Centre - No Appointment needed
The dates of the next support days are
Tuesday 24th January 2012
Tuesday 7th February
Tuesday 21st february
Tuesday 6th March
Tuesday 20th March

For more information, please contact your local employment engagement officer Ian Murphy King for support now on 07740 899730 or email i.murphy-king@btcv.org.uk

Training

Communities First is looking to organise a range of training for the new year. If you are looking to try out something new or interested in a particular course or area of training, please call into the office and have a chat with Louise.

Monday, 16 January 2012

Job Vacancy with Wildlife Trust in Taf Fechan Nature Reserve

Wildlife Trust Officer – Merthyr Tydfil
A Wildlife Trust Officer (WTO) is required for Merthyr Tydfil to manage the Wildlife Trust’s Taf Fechan Local Nature Reserve (SSSI) and deliver community/landowner advice and conservation projects in the area.
The post holder is required to effectively communicate the Wildlife Trust’s aims and objectives to all people in the Merthyr Tydfil area through a variety of means including community events and guided walks. In addition you will develop partnerships to undertake important scientific research and surveys on the reserve.
You will need to have a good understanding of the Taf Fechan Nature Reserve and the general Merthyr Tydfil area as well as three years’ practical experience of wildlife conservation, monitoring and report writing.
The post is a three year post, full-time in years one and two, and part-time (three days a week) in year three, with the possibility of full-time if funding is found.
Working hours are 35 per week.
The salary is £17,500 pa pro rata.

For more information please visit http://www.welshwildlife.org/about-us/jobs/

Monday, 19 December 2011

Love Food Hate Waste

Come along and learn how to make meals on a budget from your leftovers.

Stop throwing away your food leftovers and use them to make healthy meals on a budget. Help to stop food waste and save yourself money too!

Come along on Wednesday 18th January 2012 1.30pm to 3pm at Trefechan OAP Hall, the Birchway Trefechan.

Please note that spaces are limited so please book a place with Sally at Communities First on 01685 383758.

Monday, 12 December 2011

Santa Appeal

The Trefechan Communities First Partnership would like to thank all local residents who kindly donated a present to the Santa Appeal this year.

The Santa Appeal is run by the council with father christmas to make sure that children across Merthyr who may not receive a present otherwise, receives a present from Santa.