'vcashpoint' is a funding initiative for young people who want to set up a voluntary project in their own community. By providing grants of up to £2500, vcashpoint can help young people turn their ideas for voluntary projects into reality. For more information about vcashpoint, please log onto: wearev.com or contact marketing@wearev.com .
First full-time volunteers join the team - 5 young people with skills in web-design, photography, graphic design, filming, editing and animation have started on the project and are boosting the Essential Energy project with their creative talents
Thanks to James Evans
120 full and part-time opportunities over the next year.
Essential Energy is a project funded by v, an independent charity which was launched in May 2006 to champion youth volunteering in England. Its aim is to inspire a million more young people aged 16-25 to volunteer. To do this, v is working to increase the quantity, quality and diversity of volunteering opportunities available to young people.
| Learn the Chinese Exercise of Lishi for Health, Fitness and Self Defence and gain a leadership qualification for free! |
If you are aged 16-25, and have 2 hours free each week for 8 weeks, then
the Essential Energy project is offering you the chance to learn the ancient
arts of Lishi (pronounced Lee Sher).
By volunteering as a class assistant for 8 weeks, we will teach you Yoga, Taichi, Wushu and Kungfu exercises to a level where you can lead other beginners through simple movements.
To find out more and apply for a place, click here
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To find your nearest class, click here
Welcome to the Essential Energy website
Essential Energy is a project run by the College of Chinese Physical Culture.
Our aim is to stimulate, invigorate and energise mind and body by offering
a range of courses that specialise in the ancient art of traditional Chinese
Wushu. Chinese Wushu involves a combination of both simple and complex
movement and dance that stimulates and invigorates body and mind, with
a core focus on inner strength, breathing and energy (Qi)
How to get involved
The Essential Energy campaign is spread nationwide and if you are aged
between 16 and 25 you could qualify for a free place. Please click HERE
to find out details about your nearest class. You will also find teacher
contact details, plus contact telephone numbers, should you wish to find
out more before attending. In the meantime, have a look at www.lishiarts.org
- Click on the pictures to watch short videos. If you are aged 16 - 25
and have the skills we are looking for, you could also apply for a volunteering
opportunity on the project. Click HERE to find
out what's on offer.
