Volunteer Roles

The Men in Sheds Project: Is a project specifically for men aged 50+. It provides a well equipped workshop space where men can work together on a range of practical activities. We currently have ‘sheds’ in Blidworth and Worksop. The project aims to:

- encourage men to be more socially active

- give members an outlet for their skills and the opportunity to learn new skills

- provide a break amongst friends for older men who are carers

- give retired men the opportunity to make a valuable contribution to the local community

- provide access to information and other local services Members are encouraged to take ownership of their ’shed’.

What impact does this role have? This role helps combat social isolation for men over the age of 50.

What activities might you be involved in?

• To unlock the shed and get it ready for use, heating, check for unsafe items of machines etc.

• Supervising workshop sessions, alongside another volunteer.

• Collect or oversee the payment of subscriptions, ensure that members book in on the attendance register

• Assist members if needed with projects, lifting etc.

• Agree with members in advance on the price of projects that members make

• Take payment for items when finished, issue a receipt and record the sale

• Encourage work that could be done to members, orders, seasonal items etc.

• Meet and greet visitors, ensure they comply with all safety requirements and to sign in

• Meet and greet potential new members, show them around the shed and briefly describe the aims and function of the shed. Arrange a meeting with a shed leader for induction if interested. Ensure they comply with all safety requirements and to sign in

• (With one other Volunteer or member) Count and record subscriptions & tea fund at the end of the day and put away in the safe 

• You will be supported by a staff member from the Men in Sheds Team 

• To check that everything is switched off, the ‘Red Button’ is pressed and to lock up at the end of the day

• Reporting any concerns to the Shed leader

What are we looking for?

➢ Friendly personality and approachable manner

➢ Ability to use own initiative to work alone, or as part of a team

➢ Understanding of the workshop environment and/ or working with power tools

➢ Appreciation of the need to follow health and safety guidelines

o Ensure members follow the shed’s General Safety Rules

o Ensure that all members work in a safe manner

o Ensure machines are not used inappropriately

o Ensure members wear the correct PPE equipment as per the H&S notices,

o To wear PPE equipment yourself, if you don’t use PPE and injure yourself, you could be negligent, the shed will not accept any responsibility for your injury. This should also be pointed out to members

o Ensure there is no smoking in the shed, only in the outside designated smoking area

o Stop other members from carrying out unsafe practices or report it to a Shed Leader immediately

o Actively contribute to keeping the shed clean and tidy

➢ Expected levels of conduct include:

o Treat members and fellow volunteers in a friendly and supportive approachable manner

o Not use rude, offensive, threatening or abusive behaviour, language or gestures

o If anybody is deemed under the influence they will be asked to leave the shed and not to return until sober

o Report any incidents or breach of any of the above to the Shed Leader in confidence

o Report any complaints about the project / charity in line with Age UK Notts’ Compliments and Complaints procedure

➢ Be able to cover a session either weekly or to provide cover on an ‘as needed’ basis.

Ability to work sensitively and confidentially with men from a variety of backgrounds.

➢ Willingness to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check. 

We are looking for volunteers who can regularly commit to at least one session per week.

• The Worksop Shed: Open Monday - Wednesday: 9am - 2pm and we are looking for volunteers on all days.
• The Blidworth Shed: Open Tuesday 9am - 2pm & Thursday 9am - 1pm and will soon be opening on a Wednesday (9am until 2pm), and we are looking for volunteers on a Wednesday and a Thursday.

Days to be agreed with the shed.

Please note that this volunteer role is aimed at the older male population who attends the shed and applicants must have been a member of the shed for at least 3 months.

***Please note that we don’t offer sponsorship or accept overseas applicants***

No one should die because they needed first aid and didn’t get it. St John Ambulance teaches people first aid so they can be the difference between life and death, and you can help us do this.

As Unit Manager you will be responsible for the overall management of your St John Ambulance Youth unit. You will do this by leading weekly meetings, organising other youth development activities and actively participating in the recruitment, training and retention of the young people and volunteers in your unit. You will ensure that they have a positive and rewarding experience in St John Ambulance, by equipping them with the necessary skills to fulfil our vision; ‘Everyone who needs it should receive first aid from those around them. No one should suffer for the lack of trained first aiders.’

This role is ideal for someone who has some management experience and wants to enhance their skills while doing invaluable work. This role is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitations Offenders Act.

Closing date for this role is 15th August 2024

Interview dates : TBC

As an Events volunteer you will provide support at our events taking place throughout the year. These range from sporting events, summer fetes, bridge drives, open gardens, luncheons etc. The role is varied and encompasses a number of different duties depending on the event; from car park marshalling at our busier events, to help setting up and manning a stall at our fete. The locations of our events are around Surrey and Sout West London. 

We have 250 local groups which play a vital part in supporting people affected by MS across the UK. They provide sense of belonging, unity and friendship. And they deliver services and support for their local MS community.

We are looking to recruit a Group Coordinator for our Brent group. As our local Group Coordinator you’ll take the lead in making sure your local group works as effectively as possible. You’ll recruit, induct and support other group volunteers to make sure your group’s activities meet the needs of your local MS community. You can see a video about one of our Group Coordinators here.

In this role you’ll be able to develop your leadership, management, communication, organisation and motivation skills. 

Time Commitment

We estimate this role will need around 5 hours a week. Our roles are flexible and aim to fit around you. Time commitments for this role may vary depending on your activities. This is an ongoing role.

This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.

About you

You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll be confident using Microsoft Office, the internet and email. You’ll be able to apply disability, equality and inclusion practices and understand and apply our risk management system. Ideally you’ll understand the local area and organisations that provide local services.

You will be reliable and easy to contact and you need to live in or near the Brent area to carry out this role.

The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.

We have 250 local groups which play a vital part in supporting people affected by MS across the UK. They provide sense of belonging, unity and friendship. And they deliver services and support for their local MS community.

We are looking to recruit a Group Coordinator for our West Hertfordshire group. As our local Group Coordinator you’ll take the lead in making sure your local group works as effectively as possible. You’ll recruit, induct and support other group volunteers to make sure your group’s activities meet the needs of your local MS community. You can see a video about one of our Group Coordinators here.

In this role you’ll be able to develop your leadership, management, communication, organisation and motivation skills. 

Time Commitment

We estimate this role will need around 5 hours a week. Our roles are flexible and aim to fit around you. Time commitments for this role may vary depending on your activities. This is an ongoing role.

This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.

About you

You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll be confident using Microsoft Office, the internet and email. You’ll be able to apply disability, equality and inclusion practices and understand and apply our risk management system. Ideally you’ll understand the local area and organisations that provide local services.

You will be reliable and easy to contact and you need to live in or near the West Hertfordshire area to carry out this role.

The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.

Barnardo’s is committed to providing ‘Better Outcomes for More Children’. Our children’s services volunteers help the charity to deliver essential services in local communities, providing support to over 300,000 children, young people and their families. This role provides a great opportunity to join our fantastic children’s services and help make a real difference.

Children's Activity Support volunteers work accross a range of groups, from Children's Centre's with pre-school children and Short Breaks services for children with disabilities , to Mental Health Support Groups and Young Carers Groups.

We are looking for volunteers, who can be aged 11+ years, with a passion for making a difference in children’s lives, a fun and approachable attitude and an ability to engage young people in worthwhile and enjoyable activities.

Why we want you

• Planning and organising group activities, which take into consideration age, abilities and interests of members.
• Setting up group activities in advance and clearing away afterwards. This might include preparing refreshments/snacks, organising the layout of the room, preparing the resources and tidying the room after group.
• Assisting children and young people to improve their self-confidence, develop social skills and build positive relationships.
• Role modelling positive behaviour and interactions during the sessions.
• Collating and evaluating feedback from children, young people and parents.
• Adhering to Barnardo's ploicies and procedures at all times including Bardarndo's: Safeguarding; Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; Health and Safety; Data Protection; Confidentiality; Recording policies and procedures.
• Participating fully in training and supervision.
• Volunteering within Barnardo's Values and Behaviours.

The skills you need

• Reliable, punctual and trustworthy.
• Approachable and welcoming.
• Passion, enthusiasm, compassion, understanding and having an open minded approach.
• Being passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people and families.
• Preferably have some experience of working with children, young people and families.

What's in it for you

• Full induction and training
• Other training opportunities relevant to the volunteer role
• Regular supervision and support.
• Out of pocket expenses agreed in advance.
• Access to Barnardo's internal vacancy listing.
• Our volunteers tell us about lots of other benefits of volunteering including; experience of working with children, young people and families; experience for your CV; supporting your local community; meeting new people; increasing self-confidence; feeling like you are making a difference; improving your health and wellbeing; and a chance to contribute to a worthwhile charity.

Disclaimer

We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers, If your skills don't fit the role exactly, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles.

Across the UK, our 270 local groups play a vital part in supporting people affected by MS. They provide sense of belonging, unity and friendship. And they deliver services and support for their local MS community.

We are looking to recruit a Group Coordinator for our Chorley and Leyland group. As our local Group Coordinator you’ll take the lead in making sure your local group works as effectively as possible. You’ll recruit, induct and support other group volunteers to make sure your group’s activities meet the needs of your local MS community. You can see a video about one of our Group Coordinators here.

In this role you’ll be able to develop your leadership, management, communication, organisation and motivation skills. 

Time Commitment

We estimate this role will need around 5 hours a week. Our roles are flexible and aim to fit around you. Time commitments for this role may vary depending on your activities. This is an ongoing role.

This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.

About you

You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll be confident using Microsoft Office, the internet and email. You’ll be able to apply disability, equality and inclusion practices and understand and apply our risk management system. Ideally you’ll understand the local area and organisations that provide local services.

You will be reliable and easy to contact and you need to live in or near the Chorley and Leyland area to carry out this role.

The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.

Best Foot Forward provides a series of free, accessible, guided health walks around open spaces in Nottingham. Walks are designed to encourage a healthy lifestyle through exercise and social interaction. The walks offer the opportunity to improve health, make new friends, have fun and get to know your local environment. This volunteer role offers you the chance to make a difference to an older person's life, and ensure your volunteering experience is a fulfilling and positive one.

Tasks you may be involved with include the following:

• Giving a brief talk before the walk to make sure everyone is prepared, and welcoming new walkers
• Leading and managing walks, usually jointly with other walk leaders (including ‘back marking or middle marking’ as well as leading at the front.
• Making sure walks are welcoming, friendly, enjoyable and safe
• Trouble shooting and dealing with problems on walks, with the support of your scheme coordinator
• Providing information about other Age UK Notts services and other walks offered by the scheme, and basic information about how to keep active
• Making sure paperwork such as registration forms and registers are completed

Skills and interests required are:

• Friendly, welcoming and empowering with good communication skills
• Knowlegdeable about the basics of the benefits of walking and physical activity
• Reliable, punctual and well-organised
• Ability to volunteer independently but with guidance and support
• Confident at speaking in front of small groups and able to take control and be assertive when needed
• Able to provide basic paperwork punctually and accuate

We are looking for volunteers who have availability to support our walks across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire which are held every day except for a Thursday 

We are looking for volunteers who can support a minimum of one walk per week, every week (time and days tbc)

***Please note that we don’t offer sponsorship or accept overseas applicants***

What is the purpose of this role?

The Sutton in Ashfield Shop is part of the commercial / Income generation team. 

This role is to support the work of the staff to maximise the income generated from the donations which provides the Charity with vital funds to run our services.  The role involves volunteering both in the back shop behind the scenes and in the shop itself.

What impact does this role have?

This role helps the shop to run efficiently and effectively, and to sell products for Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, which in turn, generates funds to allow Age UK Notts to continue to run effective services for older people.

What activities might you be involved in?

Front of shop

• Engaging with our customers, in a friendly and welcoming way
• Ensuring customers experience excellent customer service
• Maintaining the look of the shop displays so that customers have a positive shopping experience
• Restocking shelves and rails as and when needed
• Maintaining a tidy clean and safe shopping / working environment
• Following appropriate till training, taking and processing payments from customers (including card payments).
• Signposting clients to our Connect Service
• Promoting Advantage Mobility products and services

• Accepting donations from supporters that visit the shop and encouraging those who are tax payers to sign up to Gift Aid in order to generate a further 25p in every £1 for the Charity.

Back Shop

• Accepting donations and ensuring that donations that have been Gift Aided are separated and clearly labelled with the correct Gift Aid number
• Sorting through donations to identify:

• items that can be sold in the shop,
• items that can be ragged or sold as scrap and
• items of higher value that need to be sold on elsewhere

• Labelling all saleable items with price tags and if appropriate Gift Aid numbers
• Steaming items of clothing and placing on appropriate hanger in preparation for sale
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
• Use of the internet to share shop stock on Social Media.
• Volunteering in line with the Charity’s policies and procedures and adhering to the Volunteer Code of Conduct

What are we looking for?

• A genuine interest in the wellbeing of older people
• An enjoyment of chatting with customers and offering good customer service
• An ability to get on well with others and to volunteer as part of a team  
• A calm, sensitive, personable and positive approach
• A willingness to learn how to use the shop tills and to process card payments
• Ability to use and have access to the internet to share stock on social media.

When would you be needed to volunteer?

A minimum of either one morning or one afternoon.  The shop is open Wednesday to Saturday from 10am until 4pm.

What training will you be given?

You will be given all the training you need to enable you to carry out your role which will include a thorough departmental induction at the shop.

What can you gain from this opportunity?

• The chance to make a difference to older people’s lives
• The opportunity to learn new skills
• The opportunity to meet new people and make new friends
• Experience to add to your CV
• A comprehensive training programme
• Ongoing support, ensuring your volunteering experience is a fulfilling and positive one
• Reimbursement of out of pocket expenses as defined in the Age UK Notts Volunteer Handbook

Additional Information

Please note a Basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring check) is required for this role which will be undertaken by the Charity at no cost to the volunteer, after being offered the role.

***Please note that we don’t offer sponsorship or accept overseas applicants***

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITY AND IS NOT OPEN TO STUDENT VOLUNTEERS

What is the purpose of this role?

The Sybil Levin Day Service is a specialist SPECAL-Led day service supporting people with dementia and their carers using the SPECAL method.

What activities might you be involved in?

• Assisting centre attendees to engage in activities.
• Serving meals and drinks.
• Helping to set up and clear away activities.
• Engaging in conversation with centre attendees.
• Volunteering in line with the Charity’s policies and procedures and adhering to the Volunteer Code of Conduct

What are we looking for?

• People with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of people with dementia.
• A friendly, sensitive and kind approach.
• Being comfortable in small groups or on a one to one basis.
• People with a commitment to using the SPECAL method at all times whilst at the centre.

When would you be needed to volunteer?

The centre is open from Monday to Friday and would like volunteers to commit to a morning or afternoon at least once a week as a minimum.

What training will you be given?

You will be given all the training you need to enable you to carry out your role.  This will include a thorough Charity induction and a departmental induction to provide further information about the role.  You will also be given access to our online training library to complete the training modules that are mandatory for your role.

You will receive SPECAL training prior to commencing your role.

What can you gain from this opportunity?

• The chance to make a difference to the lives of people with dementia.
• Ongoing support, ensuring your volunteering experience is a fulfilling and positive one.
• A comprehensive training programme.
• The opportunity to learn new skills.
• Experience to add to your CV.
• The opportunity to meet new people and make new friends.
• Reimbursement of out of pocket expenses as defined in the Age UK Notts Volunteer Handbook

***Please note that we don’t offer sponsorship or accept overseas applicants***

Oasis Local Charity Chair of Trustees

We are seeking a new Chair of Trustees. As Chair of the North East Board you would become a Chair of Oasis Community Hub: South Grimsby, Oasis Community Hub: Henderson Avenue (Scunthorpe) and Oasis Community Hub: Fir Vale (Sheffield).

Founded in 1985, Oasis' vision is for community - a place where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their God-given potential. We have developed a unique and successful Community Hub model, which brings everyone together to ensure people’s needs are met holistically. Our experience shows that integrated models involving local people, schools, professionals, statutory agencies, churches and other charities are vital in transforming lives and communities.

The Community Hub concept has been replicated across England and in other countries worldwide. Our work in the UK includes running over 20 local Community Hub charities. We don’t just do things for people, we work alongside them with the aim of helping everyone reach their full potential.

As a Trustee you will have responsibility for:

• Critiquing and agreeing strategy
• Income generation
• Project oversight
• Safeguarding the Oasis ethos and reputation

Our unique governance structure, means that you have additional support to ease the burden that can be associated with local trusteeship, freeing you up to focus specifically on those tasks outlined above.

We are looking for a Chair to lead our trustee meetings who:

• is local to Grimsby, Scunthorpe or Sheffield
• has a passion for community transformation and the vision of Oasis
• is able to ask challenging questions
• has time to attend four meetings year, with occasional extraordinary meetings when required, as well as time to liaise with the executive team to ensure meetings are well planned and meaningful.
• will foster and maintain productive relationships with and among individual trustees.
• will create a positive environment for a high performing team.
• chair meetings effectively and efficiently, bringing impartiality and objectivity to the decision making process.

We encourage diversity amongst our Trustees, and we would applications from a diverse range of people in the community.

We are committed to provide a training and support package to our Trustees.

To apply or find out more please contact us via the Oasis Charity Jobs Website.

Deadline for applications 19th July 2024.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1163889

Settled currently has vacancies for volunteers in the following roles. Further information about volunteering and any new roles will be on the volunteering page of our website.

• Advice Volunteers for EU citizens, giving advice on the EU Settlement Scheme. We seek volunteers who speak any of these languages: Czech/Slovak, French, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, or Romanian. We also seek volunteers who live in Wales (no specific language requirement for them).
• Complex Case Support Volunteers, working with our senior advisers on more EUSS complex cases. We seek volunteers who already have some experience giving immigration advice.
• Ukraine Advice Volunteers to support our Ukraine visas advice team. We seek volunteers who speak Ukrainian.
• Outreach and Communications Volunteers - to help raise awareness of our work and expand our reach so that we can support more people. 
• Data Volunteers - to assist with outcomes data monitoring, so that we can analyse our caseload and demonstrate the difference that we make.
• Culture Volunteers to help showcase a new ‘Settled Culture‘ website promoting arts and events by, for or about EU citizens.

The role of northern NGOs is up for debate. Share your insights as a trustee of Ace Africa UK, a small international development charity that has changed the lives of more than 2 million adults and children in Kenya and Tanzania since 2003.

Three independent charities (in Kenya,Tanzania and the UK) make up the Ace Africa family.  We share the same vision - to unlock the potential of the most vulnerable children and families in East Africa. 

Ace Africa UK staff work with amazing supporters who have helped us raise an average of £750,000 the last six years.  We are really proud that many of the philanthropists, foundations and bike riders chose to support us year, after year. 

Two new trustees are needed to help lead the charity. If you already work in the non-profit sector, Ace Africa UK would love to benefit from your hard won insights. And you don’t have to be in the UK to apply; one of our current trustees is Africa based.

Our trustees:
✔️ respect and listen to our partners in East Africa
✔️relish the challenges of being the trustee of a small UK based charity supporting work overseas
✔️understand that fundraising takes time and requires investment
✔️work with the executive on the basis of mutual respect and trust

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to join our team as a Volunteer for Community Events. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact by attending and facilitating community events for LGBTQIA+ Muslim groups in London. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting the Community Trustee in researching and planning events for the hub in London
• Communicate with members on our Discord channel to coordinate attendance and activities
• Liaising with speakers, performers, and workshop facilitators to ensure their needs are met and their contributions align with the goals and values of the community.
• Setting up and taking down meeting rooms including workshop materials, refreshments and other ops as required
• Engaging with attendees, volunteers, and stakeholders during events to ensure a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.
• Recording attendance collect feedback and evaluate the success of each event, making recommendations for improvement.
• Assisting workshop leaders and Trustees in delivering activities
• Assisting with special projects and initiatives as directed by the Trustees

This role requires travel to/from the Leeds Hub location with travel reimbursement capped at £20.

How much commitment is required?

We are flexible around your schedule. However, the following commitments are in place for volunteers:

• Attend monthly meetings to update on tasks, progress etc.
• Aim to attend all other planning meetings as necessary
• Attend all Hidayah Hub events in your respective region
• Attend other Hidayah events where geographically possible
• Add to and maintain the administration of our file-sharing system ‘Google Drive’ to ensure it’s up to date with clear records, templates and forms
• Check and respond to emails in a timely manner
• Contribute to the communications group (via Discord) and stay up to date with Hidayah developments
• Keep up to date with Hidayah communication and organisational developments

What do we expect from a Volunteer?

Qualities:

• Strong commitment to advocating for the rights and well-being of LGBTQIA+ Muslim individuals.
• Knowledge or understanding of the specific challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ Muslims in London
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of the community.
• Previous experience in events or coordination is preferable but not mandatory.
• Join Hidayah Membership and Hidayah Discord server
• Participating and contributing to discussions on the Hidayah Discord server
• Read all Hidayah policies, keeping up to date with any changes
• Read, understand and agree with the constitution of Hidayah (available on our website)
• Working knowledge of Google Suite, Microsoft, as well as project management, web and comms tools 

Personality:

• A self-starter who can volunteer with minimal supervision
• Friendliness, enthusiasm, dedication, responsiveness, flexibility and eagerness in supporting the aims, vision and mission of Hidayah

Personal Skills:

• Confidence taking the lead with plans and ideas at Trustee meetings
• Ability to resolving conflict situations if needed
• Professionalism in all situations

Please ensure you do not have a conflict of interest with your current role and check this prior to applying for this role.

What benefits do I get from this role?

• Contributing to Hidayah’s cause
• Supporting vulnerable communities
• Connecting with like-minded, passionate people
• Experience working in community events
• Development of professional networking skills
• Travel expenses (capped at £20)