> > From: Paris Lynne - Learning Strategy Division > - ><lynne.paris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > > The attached presentation shows one way that Voluntary Arts > > Organisations aligned themselves with the public sector. >I will try to send this presentation again attached to this email. It >seems this programme doesn't like attachments Here it is in plain text format: VOLUNTARY ARTS AND DELIVERING HARD TARGETS SUB-ORBITAL a cultural case study Presented by Lynne Paris Chair of the Doncaster Cultural Partnership Voluntary Arts and Delivering Hard Targets WHO DELIVERS VOLUNTARY ARTS ACTIVITIES? Professionally organised groups from all walks of life Highly skilled and experienced operational staff force Committed and enthusiastic people who deliver to tight schedules within nominal budgets Voluntary Arts and Delivering Hard Targets WHAT ARE VOLUNTARY ARTS? A vehicle for learning new skills and developing existing ones A platform for self-expression, motivation and FUN A social experience with few or no barriers to participation Voluntary Arts and Delivering Hard Targets ? WHAT DOES THE DCP DELIVER? ? 130 Community based projects, all of whom are listed in the VANDaS Directory ? an annual Cultural Festival, showcasing the Voluntary Arts in Doncaster Voluntary Arts and Delivering Hard Targets ? WHAT DOES THE DCP DELIVER? ? An inspiring programme of entertainment and activity based education which generates community spirit and breaks down cultural barriers across the Borough Voluntary Arts and Delivering Hard Targets ? HOW CAN THE DCP DELIVER MORE? ? By Working in Partnerships with other bodies to deliver hard targets in more innovative ways ? By providing cost effective ways of delivering hard targets in crime, health,education and the economy Voluntary Arts and delivering Hard Targets HOW CAN VOLUNTARY ARTS DELIVER ON HARD ECONOMIC TARGETS? ? CRIME ? EDUCATION ? HEALTH ? ECONOMIC Voluntary Arts and delivering Hard Targets CRIME ? Engaging projects that interest people ? Absorb their time - less time to be bored ? Channeling negative energy etc Voluntary Arts and delivering Hard Targets EDUCATION ? Creative Writing - English ? Accountancy - Mathematics ? Web-site building - IT/Design ? Running Events - Project Man. ? Capacity Building - Business Man. Voluntary Arts and delivering Hard Targets HEALTH ? Engagement in group activities build relations-sense of belonging ? Improve self esteem/self worth ? Reduce depression, anxiety, panic attacks, drug related problems ? Performance builds confidence Voluntary Arts and delivering Hard Targets ECONOMIC Consolidating Creative Industries Opportunities to gain competency evidence/experience Engaging ?hard to reach? groups that prefer non-bureaucratic organisational structures Voluntary Arts and Delivering Hard Targets HOW TO ENGAGE AND INSPIRE HARD TO REACH GROUPS ? Make them Feel valued ? Listen to them ? Provide interesting challenges ? Provide exciting activities SUB-ORBITAL ? Project for DJ mixing ? Activity based learning ? Leisure pursuit ? Cool/street cred ? Driven by young people ? Supported by authority SUB-ORBITAL All aspects of running an organisation real experience in real situations SUB-ORBITAL the opportunity to make mistakes safely and to learn from them SUB-ORBITAL COMPETENCY BASED EVIDENCE Analyse activities in terms of competencies demonstrated SUB-ORBITAL HOW DO YOU ENGAGE YOUNG PEOPLE? SUB-ORBITAL person centred cool activities SUB-ORBITAL ? move fast ? anticipate resources ? ride the wave SUB-ORBITAL What is the value of Creativity? SUB-ORBITAL develops creative and emotional intelligence SUB-ORBITAL ? EVERYONE IS ? GIFTED ? IN SOME WAY SUB-ORBITAL ? BUILD ? on what you ? CAN DO SUB-ORBITAL _________________________________________________________________ Internet access plans that fit your lifestyle -- join MSN. http://resourcecenter.msn.com/access/plans/default.asp