CCDN also offers 2 placements per year for the Sussex Police Student Officer Course Community Placement Programme

Get Involved... The Celebrating Cultural Diversity Network is a Voluntary Organisation that relies on the voluntary input of its members. This input can vary depending on the availability of your time and level of commitment. All together a lot of work is being done and it is good to remember that every little helps in order to achieve the aims and objectives of the organisation. Voluntary help is always welcome whether this means helping to do some dishes at a Bring-a-Dish celebration or taking a lot more responsibility at the different levels of the organisation. Another way of getting involved is letting us know about you services as an artist, musician, small trader, stall holder, face painter, Craftsmen, Storyteller, Teacher... or any other skill that you would like to contribute, please don't hesitate to contact us. We have funds for a small budget, which contributes to your expenses and fees. Invitation to getting actively involved Since Equality is one of our core values, we aim to give everyone an opportunity to fully embrace the aims and objectives of the Celebrating Cultural Diversity Network. On a more formal level we are opening up the opportunity to joining CCDN at a level, which fits most with your skills, time, knowledge and experience. We trust that you will find a space where you can truly contribute to the sustainability of the network by representing your views and that of your community.  Directorship level Monthly meeting where operational issues are discussed Ongoing communication by email Attendance to the Monthly Bring A Dish parties Legal responsibilities  Operational Advisory group -Quarterly meeting where actions and results are fed back from CCDN Ad Hoc consultation about important issues Feedback from your group whenever appropriate Strategic Advisory group -Quarterly meeting where actions and results are fed back from CCDN Ad Hoc consultation about important issues Feedback from your group whenever appropriate Volunteering Placements Admin support on weekly or fortnightly basis in exchange for professional guidance Support to existing and/or future projects Privileged access to ongoing training provided to CCDN management team If you want to get further involved, you may want to commit to become a CCDN Member-Volunteer: Develop specific projects according to your interest, e.g. undertake specific research, organise a specific event or help further developing existing events Take on Regular administrative tasks and office duties, e.g. practise your minute taking skills during meetings or help with Data Entry Provide specific support and advocacy to other members, e.g. help with translations, writing letters etc. Serve on the Board of Directors, helping to make strategic decisions Co-ordinate and provide transport for CCDN services and events Act as representatives of CCDN and attend meetings and forums, representing the interests of our members CCDN will support you identifying your current skills and training needs, support you with the relevant training, provide you with regular supervision and expenses (such as child care, travel, materials) according to the contract, which will be discussed upon the start of your placement. We provide written References following a completion of 3-4 month placements, which has been found a good starting point before entering paid employment. ______________________________________________________________________ Celebrating Cultural Diversity Networks Planning for the Future The following activities have been requested and any support in raising necessary momentum and funding for the successful delivery of the required services are much appreciated: Holiday play scheme as a lively place for our children, ages 4 - 14, to play during holiday periods, supervised by responsible play leaders. There will be lots of fun activities, games, trips, drama and sports. Saturday School supplement our children's education, from the age of 4 up to "A" level, in Maths, English, French, Arabic, Farsi, Science and Geography. Whether your child is coping well or struggling to keep up, qualified tutors from BME communities would like to help. Lessons on Black History also provide an opportunity for children to develop self worth & cultural identity. Cultural Diverse Cookery classes learn how to prepare healthy meals from Nigeria, West Indies, India, Thailand, China and many other places. Our Cultural Diverse crèche and culturally diverse learning environments for under 5's needs to be expanded to support all our workshops & meetings. A variety of other workshops that focus on themes such as personal development, assertiveness & confidence building, mental health, language interpretation, storytelling,  childcare, swimming for ladies only, IT, drama, public speaking, dress making, HIV training, sickle cell/lupus, dance, singing, art, photography, journalism, website development, Black skin  & hair care, sport, Women & Health, fostering