Current Projects

 

Below is a list of the projects that Volcom is currently involved in:

All our Futures has been funded by the Neighbourhood Renewal Fund, and aims to impact on the GCSE results in Hull.  Volcom is involved in lots of different activities that work towards this aim, including revision camps and events, placing volunteer mentors in schools, InSET training and providing Marvellous Spelling classes.  We have set up 'Maths Medals' to improve pupils' numeracy skills in key stage 3, and we are currently carrying out research into Conditions for Learning.  For more information contact Nicole Steele.

 

Family Learning is a project funded by the Working Neighbourhoods Fund, and aims to provide a wide range of learning opportunities for people living in Bransholme and Orchard Park. If you live in either of these areas and would like to find out more, please contact Mike Scott.

 

The Common Treasury is a resource of equipment that voluntary and community groups in Hull can loan for free to use at events and courses.  It includes laptops, digital cameras, video cameras and projectors, as well as giant games, gazebos and chairs.  To see what there is, have a look at the Common Treasury catalogue, and to loan equipment contact Amiirah Elahee on 01482 382521.

 

Personal Effectiveness Programme is a 20 week course for 16-19 year olds who are not in education, employment or training (NEET). The programme supports young people to develop the skills, experience and knowledge they need to move forward on their journey into further learning, training or work, and offers them the opportunity to take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award. For more information contact Simon Lewis.   

 

Infomails are brief emails sent out by Volcom to inform individuals and groups in the voluntary and community sectors about relevant issues such as funding, government policy, national and local events, and learning opportunities.  The service is free, reaches over 200 groups in Hull and beyond and has been running successfully for over eight years.  For more information or to sign up, visit the Infomail page or contact Amiirah Elahee.

 

Marvellous Spelling is a successful way of teaching adults and children to spell.  Volcom has been using the method in Hull schools to aid literacy, and has had a great response with lots of successes!  We have a DVD pack that enables parents, teachers and others who are interested in learning about Marvellous Spelling, to hear from those who have had breakthroughs in their spelling ability, and to learn to use it themselves.  Click here for more information or contact us on 01482 382523.

 

The Learning Curve was an innovative pilot project which Volcom delivered in partnership with other organisations in Hull.  The project was about developing skills and knowledge for neighbourhood renewal.  If you would like to develop skills and knowledge about regeneration in your neighbourhood, contact Isabelle Tracy.

 

The Research Team has been involved in many of Volcom’s projects, carrying out evaluations and research around them.  Their main project was the Learners’ Forum (see the Data Observatory for details), but the team also does contract research work that is related to learning and/or regeneration. For more information contact Nicole Steele.